Our Dharma Masters are like this.

Chapter 129: Does he like Bev?

Besides, Zellier knew another magic apprentice in the third squad, namely Riley.

He even came over to say hello to Zellier.

This is the entire team led by Lena and Manlin; it's a very impressive lineup.

Lena, Manlin, Hank, and Isis, four higher-ranking members, are the most solid guarantee for the safety of the team members.

Then there were the eight mages from the third and fourth squads combined.

Including the four members of the combat escort team, there are a total of sixteen people.

"Before we set off, I'd like to add something."

When Instructor Manlin, who had been mostly silent, spoke up, she drew everyone's attention.

"As everyone knows, I am an enchanting mage who can quickly heal all kinds of injuries."

"Does that mean that if you don't get hurt, my abilities will be completely useless?" Manlin smiled gently.

Her words caused the expressions of the mages in the third and fourth squads present to freeze.

"You're here again, Manlin..." Lena sighed and rubbed her forehead.

"As Instructor Lena just said, we and the two senior warriors are our insurance for this monster hunt."

"The so-called insurance is only for when we encounter truly insurmountable difficulties... You'll have to deal with the monsters you encounter on the road yourself."

"So, you are very likely to get injured in ordinary combat, but it's okay, please don't worry."

Manlin's smile was like a gentle breeze, but her words were somewhat frightening.

"With me here, you won't die... you'll just be in pain, very, very much pain."

"After all, pain is a necessary part of life, so I hope you can prepare yourselves mentally in advance, haha..."

Upon hearing these words, several young magic apprentices paled, and even Lant subconsciously shrank behind Zelier.

Seeing the gentle smile on Manlin's face, Zelier couldn't help but feel a shiver run down his spine.

I have a feeling... that Mentor Manlin has another side that no one knows about.

"Alright, let's load the things onto the carriage." Lena clapped her hands.

The team members immediately sprang into action and began moving supplies.

"I've never seen what the inside of a mage's guild is like before."

Gray, carrying two large bags of miscellaneous items, stood on tiptoe, peering curiously into the guild from the entrance.

Upon seeing the spacious courtyard and magnificent buildings, he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Wow, this is so luxurious! The space inside is huge! Compared to that, the Adventurers' Guild is practically a latrine."

Vales silently took a step away from him, pretending not to know this shameful fellow.

The team got busy, moving the supplies one by one onto the designated wagons, but it was mostly adventurers who did the work, except for Zellier.

Zellier was in good physical condition, and he easily carried the two large, heavy tent bags onto his shoulders.

Just as he walked toward the carriage, a figure followed him and walked alongside him.

It's Yanni.

The surrounding area was noisy, with the adventurers' rough shouts and the sound of carriages mixed together, but Yani's voice clearly reached Zelier's ears.

“Bev often mentions you.”

Yani looked ahead, her tone somewhat indifferent.

Even when we were alone yesterday... she kept talking about you.

"what?"

Zellier was puzzled, not understanding why Yani suddenly brought this up.

She talked a lot about her time with you.

Yanni continued.

"Like digging for herbs in the forest, roasting rabbits in the wild, or spending an entire afternoon creating some kind of fireworks magic."

“Yes, those things are true…” Zellier readily admitted. He didn’t know the other party’s intentions, so he could only answer like this, and there was nothing to deny.

Upon hearing Zellier's confirmation, Yani seemed to fall silent.

Her eyes were lowered, her eyelashes trembled slightly, making it impossible to see her expression.

"I'm talking about you..."

After thinking for a long time, Yani suddenly turned her head and looked directly into Zellier's eyes.

"You like Bev, don't you?"

"...?"

Zellier was speechless at the start of Yani's conversation.

This abrupt shift in logic left him momentarily speechless.

Before Zellier could even gather his thoughts, Yani spoke again.

"Bev is naive and kind; she can't distinguish between friendly affection and dangerous distance. You just want to use this opportunity to get closer to her, right?"

"Wait...aren't you misunderstanding something?" Zellier frowned slightly.

"Bev and I have a very deep bond, the kind of feeling you can never understand. So I advise you to stop dreaming about it."

Yanni's eyes were cold, and she spoke each word with a vow-like tone.

"Because... Bev is mine."

After saying that, Yani didn't linger.

She quickened her pace, leaving Zellir without looking back, and walked towards Bev.

Zellier watched Yani's retreating figure, his expression somewhat conflicted.

So, she hates me because of this?
Zeller sighed.

I have a feeling this monster hunt won't be peaceful.

……

On the other side of the guild entrance, Instructor Marvin gathered the mages of the first and second squads together and gave them their final instructions.

Zellier looked over and saw two other impressive adventurers standing in the escort of Marvin's team.

Without a doubt, those two were adventurers of the same higher class as Hank and Isis, and also a combination of vanguard and swordsman.

Zellier originally thought that since Marvin's team only had one senior mage, he would arrange three senior classes in the escort team to make up for the gap in overall combat strength.

But it seems that's not the case now.

Could it be because Professor Marvin is exceptionally capable?

The moment the thought crossed his mind, Zellier felt that it should be the same.

Arcane magic is known for its overwhelming destructive power, especially when it comes from a high-level mage who has mastered seventh-level arcane magic.

I'm really looking forward to seeing Coach Marvin fight with all his might...

Zellir sighed inwardly.

It's a pity I can't go with him and see it for myself.

Just then, a hearty laugh interrupted his thoughts.

Zellier looked up and saw that it was Hogan, the president of the Blackrock Town Adventurers' Guild branch.

When Zellier first saw Hogan, he thought he was a very serious and unsmiling person.

However, at this moment, Hogan was actually chatting and laughing with his mentor Marvin, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Thinking about it carefully, it's not surprising.

After all, this monster hunt received strong support from the Adventurers' Guild, and the two organizations also had some unsavory history.

President Hogan can use this opportunity to ease tensions and get closer to his former colleagues.

As time went by, all the supplies were packed and everything was ready to go.

(End of this chapter)