It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

"I've never heard of elves being good at these things, but compared to simply using more sophisticated spells to solve problems, these things seem to be much more interesting..."

"As long as it meets your needs."

Bai Lin replied neatly, making Nana choke. The latter was slightly stunned, and then for the first time in front of Bai Lin, she showed a wry smile on her face, which seemed not to be there. She leaned back on the table behind her and replied to Bai Lin,

"That's not the case. I still have to satisfy others..."

Bai Lin nodded slightly, and ignored Nana, but looked at Amy beside him. This time, Bai Lin took the initiative to speak,

"Well, I didn't lie to you, did I?"

Amy glanced at Bai Lin and replied with her head down,

"It's really good. It's obviously a shocking and mind-opening new way. But it still feels too fast. If the pace is slowed down, can I really finish it alone?"

"Don't worry. If one of you falls, there will always be thousands of you to take up the torch. It's okay if you want to quit halfway. At least you can achieve your basic wish. As for what happens next, just do your best."

"That's it, I understand."

After finishing her lengthy narration, Bai Lin felt a bit tired after sitting for an entire afternoon. She yawned, picked up little Miyu, who had been sleeping all afternoon, and headed out into the world. As the sky darkened, the broken dome let in a cool breeze, which made her feel a little more refreshed.

After all, I have done what I owed to others, so who wouldn’t be happy?

The church was damaged by uninvited guests, but it would be rebuilt soon. Looking at the orcs still busy outside, and then looking at the succubi behind him who were dressed in a frivolous manner and looked frivolous, Bai Lin smiled.

One had to admit that succubi were indeed quite alluring. It wasn't just them; there seemed to be many other alluring things in this church. But all of that had likely been shattered today. What was rebuilt would likely be a more powerful and resilient "Church of the Severed Succubus."

Why is there confusion and what has been cut off? It is not easy to say.

Bai Lin stood under the blood-red sunset, feeling somewhat comfortable physically and mentally, yet looking at the scene, she felt a sense of melancholy. Even more melancholy was the fact that she had to keep the unfortunate child, Miyu, by her side. She couldn't even light a mosquito coil...

"Hey, Miss Elf, are you leaving now? Why don't you stay for dinner or something?"

Seeing that Bai Lin had packed up the red luggage he brought with him, Amy quickly stepped forward to persuade him to stay. Bai Lin turned sideways, raised the corner of his mouth in a playful manner, turned around and looked at Amy and the two people behind her and said,

"Have dinner with you? Wait until you give me the drug, right?"

"If we can cure you with just a little medicine, we won't have to work so hard. I'll just tie you up here for the rest of your life."

As soon as he walked outside, Xiao Pa's mind began to tangle again. Bai Lin also gestured to Xiao Pa in a rather intimidating manner, threw an exaggerated expression, and said,

"I'll do it for you later."

After saying this, everyone couldn't help but laugh. Bai Lin also took this opportunity to put on her full set of armor. Her body had long since returned to its best condition after a long rest, but her heart was inexplicably empty.

Saying goodbye to the three succubi who had once tried to rape her didn't make Bai Lin feel particularly sad. However, she was still a little mentally exhausted today. Perhaps it was just because of the brain-burning fight with Saint Qili, or perhaps it was because she had spent the whole afternoon discussing serious matters.

"It's fine if you want to leave, but compared to our losses, the help you provide us is quite expensive. How about this, Miss Elf, if you need any help, just let us know, how about that?"

Nana spoke to Bai Lin rationally and gently, but Bai Lin didn't even turn around to look at her. He just waved his hand and said,

"Doing your job well is probably the greatest help to me."

Chapter 657 The bell stops ringing

Given Nana's personality, the fact she'd come up to Bai Lin and said something like that was obviously out of affection and a desire to improve her impressions. She probably saw Bai Lin's uniqueness, or perhaps simply because she was an elf, she wanted to get close to her. However, Bai Lin's calm response put an end to her thoughts.

Bai Lin was seen walking away again in the sunset.

Today, the bells in the backyard of the church did not ring.

-

"So, what are you going to do next?"

Gentle and familiar words struck Bai Lin's ears. She gathered her scattered gaze and focused it back on the person in front of her. Across from her sat a young woman with short blond hair and black pupils. She had a lovely face, but a peaceful and gentle expression. Under the dim light of the restaurant, she seemed especially gentle, bringing a sense of calm and warmth.

This, of course, is Bai Lin’s girlfriend, Katie Pello.

Every once in a while, Bai Lin would come back to see his girlfriend, or at least let her know he was safe. After all, Bai Lin hadn't said he was out exploring alone, but had lied that he was on a team exploring as usual. Such adventurous work generally didn't require long-term living away from home.

Seeing his girlfriend again, Bai Lin felt pretty good. After all, being in a relationship didn't mean he'd just sit alone in the garage, smoking cigarettes. Seeing Katie so happy around him made Bai Lin feel a lot better.

After all, what I am doing is to ensure that this security and stability will continue forever.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Seeing Bai Lin looking at her in a trance, but not replying for a long time, Katie asked this question. Bai Lin smiled and shook his head, and replied,

"Nothing, I've been through so much these days that I'm a little distracted."

Bai Lin, sitting at the dinner table, had just been recounting some of his recent experiences to Katie. Of course, it was an abridged version. While lies could easily be seen through by someone as clever as Katie, simply deleting them was a safer option. Katie had also just told Bai Lin some of her recent experiences.

The brief separation was met with undiminished, even stronger, passion. This was something Bai Lin had never imagined before. Busy with his own affairs, he would exchange feelings like this in his free time.

Bai Lin was delighted to hear Katie talk about the club she and Yueluo had formed, school activities, and her grades. After all, this was the kind of youthful campus life she hadn't been able to experience before, and it was also what she hoped Katie could have.

"Is that so? When I was in front of you, my attention was completely focused on you. Speaking of which, why didn't your teammates meet me this time? Could it be that you flirted with some girl again and didn't dare bring her back?"

Katie's words sounded sharp at first, but they were also quite playful. Bai Lin naturally understood her, chuckled twice, and replied,

"Don't talk nonsense. If you want to use this kind of groundless speculation as an excuse to hit me tonight, I can only say that I definitely won't agree to it."

Who doesn't know what this little girl wants to do when she opens and closes her mouth? Seeing that Bai Lin seems to be more eloquent than before, and her attitude is slightly different from before, Katie was slightly surprised at first, and then asked,

"Why are you so good at talking now? I feel like you're not as picky as before."

"After a year of dating someone like you, even a rock would melt away. It's only natural that you'd know how to attack and defend. As the saying goes, practice is the best way to learn..."

Before Bai Lin could reveal her sultry, otaku personality, Katie half stood up and reached out a hand to Bai Lin, pinching her cheeks to stop her from talking. Bai Lin closed her mouth and looked back at her.

Katie looked down at Bai Lin, but there was no arrogance in her eyes. She just used her very proactive temperament, which was more abundant despite being younger than her, to slowly invade Bai Lin's mind. She pinched Bai Lin's face and said,

"Okay, you don't have to be so smart in front of me. Just be the same as before. You know it. It's been so long since we last met, don't you miss it yourself?"

Bai Lin naturally did not give in. She slowly took Katie's hand away and replied,

"Aren't you so smart first?"

"Really? I think I'm already stupid enough in front of you right now."

Katie's words made Bai Lin feel a little bit unconvinced. Sometimes, it was really hard for her to imagine that Katie Pello was only 19 years old. She sighed deeply, and in the blink of an eye, Bai Lin was lying in a familiar hotel with people she knew.

The two of them lay on the bed, looking at the starless night sky outside the window, and Bai Lin sighed deeply. Katie, who was beside him, curled up and hugged Bai Lin again, then asked,

"Now it's time to talk about it. What are you going to do next?"

"The flight attendant introduced me to a duke. I'm going to take two days to visit other human villages and do some work before returning to my normal adventuring life."

Bai Lin narrated calmly. After experiencing the messy cultures and stories of the alien races, it was a little strange for Bai Lin to deal with human matters all at once. However, no one would come to hunt him down here, which was really good.

"Hey, are you going to another village? It's usually not too far from the city. Then, take me with you..."

"No, I won't take you there. Kid, just stay in the city and study hard. Why are you running around?"

Bai Lin immediately refused. She was indeed very happy with Katie, but she was very determined in this regard. After hearing this, Katie did not show any understanding towards Bai Lin. Instead, she put her hand up to Bai Lin's and whispered in his ear,

"Who are you calling a kid? It seems some people are a bit hard-nosed. I wish your skills were as hard-nosed as your words."

"What's the matter? It's been a year, and you still want to use this kind of words to suppress me? You should stop now. You've been struggling for so long, and you're absolutely powerless now. I understand you too well. I don't believe you still have the energy to do anything to me now."

Chapter 658 Mysterious Cloaked Woman

Listening to Bai Lin's words, Katie's competitive spirit, which had not been angry for a long time, suddenly lit up in her eyes. It's not just men who are sensitive in this regard. She buried her cheek deeper into Bai Lin's neck, and then whispered in Bai Lin's ear,

"You seem a little too arrogant. Don't forget, you are physically stronger, but when it comes to magic... the uses of magic are beyond your imagination."

The hazy words and the hot air on her neck reminded Bai Lin of the situation with the succubus a few days ago. A warning bell instantly rang in her mind! But it was too late. How could a duel that had already been provoked be stopped so quickly?

Finally, after being busy for a while, the two moved to another bed to rest, because the original bed was no longer suitable for sleeping due to heavy rain.

Rather than feeling a bit tired physically, Bai Lin's mood at this moment was probably more about happiness. It wasn't just because of the intense physical pleasure, but more likely because of Katie herself. Looking at the lovely sleeping face in his arms, Bai Lin's mood actually brightened considerably.

Just get along like this, do nothing or have crazy sex, as long as she is happy, do whatever...

But no matter what, as long as I leave this short rest period, I still have to put on that iron mask and continue to step into this cruel world.

Bai Lin was interrupted by Katie's tighter embrace as she thought about this. She stopped thinking and fell into a deep sleep.

-

The Gobi Desert, scorching hot at sunrise and cool at night, boasts a unique climate. It's similar to some grasslands, but with more wind and sand. It's a bit like a desert, but not as vast and desolate. At least, that's how it is in this part of the Gobi Desert.

There's a river nearby, as well as some areas suitable for farming. Naturally, there are also people living here, seemingly enjoying a peaceful and contented life by the water. However, strange lights flickering around and the pervasive smell of gunpowder seem to confirm the unrest in this land.

A group of humans huddled between a trench and a makeshift fort. Their equipment, like that of the Dragonblood Village, was somewhat uneven, but the combined firepower of their archers and those skilled in magic seemed even more formidable. Perhaps it was because their population was larger.

The bow and arrow were pulled straight and shot forward, hitting the monsters that looked like stone giants. Although there was no direct destructive damage, if it hit the joints, it could slow down their pace, damage their body structure, and make it difficult for them to move. They would then be hit again in the next round of shooting, or even blown to pieces.

However, it wasn't just magicians; archers were also incredibly expensive as a war resource. Even a rain of arrows, as a consumable, wasn't something a village could sustain. Furthermore, it seemed like these rains of arrows weren't enough to stop the hordes of stone giants advancing. So, at this point...

Close combat, or human shield, is where it’s time to come into play.

This isn't a world of cheats. While there's a saying that melee combat deals more damage than ranged combat, the only advantage is its low cost. Just give them the bare minimum equipment, some physical and mental training, and you can send them into battle. This is far cheaper than training archers and mages, who require both talent and nurturing.

The most lacking thing has never been population. When there's a real shortage of population, the front line won't be sent forward to hold the fort. In that case, archers and the like will still have to be sent forward as cannon fodder. However, now, cannon fodder seems to be limited to these front-line soldiers.

"The front line is in crisis, and we need someone to handle the pressure. Let's go!"

Enthusiastic young men were indispensable in any war, especially one where retreat meant the loss of their homes. Someone quickly rallied their spirits and led a group forward. They seemed determined to fight to the death, charging forward without hesitation. They grasped their twisted swords, stiffened their still-hairy bodies, and prepared to fight the monsters invading their homes to the death, but...

An accident seems to have happened.

A massive meteorite, so fast they had no time to react, plummeted from overhead, crashing to the ground in an instant. Deep purple flames instantly melted, crumbled, and collapsed vast swathes of the ground. Scalding, short-lived hot magma surged out, shaking the entire land and causing it to wail in agony. A massive explosion echoed through the valley, the blinding light and sound instantly blinding everyone's senses.

By the time they regained consciousness, they realized that the land once known as a battlefield was no longer worthy of the name; the more appropriate term was "hell." The raging fire still lingered, its blaze ever more intense and menacing, blinding all living creatures to the sun's rays.

And within this hell, a figure stood slowly in the center, wielding a spear. Her cloak and armor concealed her form, making it difficult to discern. But the only thing that was certain was the intense sense of danger emanating from her. She was undoubtedly the one who had caused this "hell." Everyone present could be certain of this.

Mysterious and powerful, standing at the top of purgatory, who would not be afraid of such a person?

However, the man put away his weapon and muttered to himself in the middle of the field,

"If the power was deliberately reduced, theoretically it shouldn't have affected those people. Although the flames are still extremely hot, a normal person shouldn't be able to get close to them..."

Just as she was mumbling to herself and looking around, another figure appeared in the field. The figure stepped out of the air and stood very steadily beside the mysterious cloaked woman. She was wearing a bamboo hat and frowned as she came out. She said something very dissatisfied,

"Why is it so hot?"

The cloaked woman rolled her eyes at her and replied unhappily,

"What do you mean it's so hot? That's all I can do to blow things up. If you think it's too hot, please put out the fire yourself, Miss. Also, why did you come out from the ground while I was launched into the sky?"

Upon hearing what the other party said, the woman in the bamboo hat seemed to tremble for a moment, but she also controlled her temper.

Chapter 659: Supervising the Battle

She was no longer as impatient as before, but instead reached for her waist. In the blink of an eye, the knife flashed out, and the powerful blade extinguished a lot of the surrounding flames, leaving only a few still very strong sparks, dancing faintly.

"It's not me who chooses how to get here. If you have any opinions, you should go talk to the store manager."

Maybe it's because she has been with Sora for too long, Yamashita Kanon's temper seems to have calmed down a lot sometimes. After all, there is no point in showing off in front of Sora. Although Bai Lin is not sure what level Sora is at, he thinks Yamashita Kanon is probably not her opponent.

Being sharp-tongued was Hanako's usual style. Bai Lin glanced at her, raised the knife in his hand to his shoulder, and said with a sigh,

"Just a complaint."

I guess if Kong saw Bai Lin yelling at Yamashita Kanon, he would probably laugh out loud with satisfaction.

It was obvious that none of these two were dressed in such a way that their faces could be clearly seen. In this kind of war, they were like a cheat, and the moment they appeared, they stunned everyone. Every human on the other side had a look of fear on their faces, a panic that came from being so powerful.

As if realizing that his own people's morale might be a little low, Bai Lin waved his hand and shouted loudly,

"Don't worry, humans over there. I'm your reinforcement. From now on, just follow me and advance steadily. The enemy should retreat soon."

If possible, Bai Lin still didn't want these people to fight too aggressively. If they were too close to Bai Lin, they would most likely be affected by Bai Lin's abilities. Useless losses were unnecessary. But although this group of people agreed, their overall actions seemed a bit too slack...

When Bai Lin and the others moved, the others behind them didn't follow suit. Instead, they held their weapons with nervous expressions, watching the two people in front of them in a relatively scattered formation. They had completely lost the passionate demeanor of the young men before. Bai Lin seemed to think that these people might be a little afraid of him, but then he thought again, that wasn't the case. It was just that these guys seemed to have suddenly lost the courage to fight.

Forget it, civilians, it’s normal to help whoever wins.

Bai Lin thought that there was no threat from the current enemies, and she did not sense the presence of any strong guys, nor did she receive any similar intelligence. So she waved her hand and said to Yamashita Kanon,

"Advance at full speed. Clear a path for them to follow. Then the charge will naturally follow."

"Yeah, I totally agree. If they still don't catch up, as the Overseer, I'm going to kill them all..."

"No, no, no, you are not a warlord, please put away your murderous intent."

Bai Lin quickly stopped Yamashita Kanon's thoughts and breathed a sigh of relief at the other party's seemingly submissive look. Then, the latter spoke to Bai Lin again,

"Even though I'm not a military commander, as your teacher, I still have some authority to check your work. Show me your knife, and let me see how much progress you've made in the past few days."

"Okay, that's exactly what I meant!"

Bai Lin never hesitated to show her ugliness in front of her own people, especially in front of someone who could point fingers at her. Furthermore, she didn't think her knife skills were really that bad. So, she also responded loudly.

The crane-haired katana appeared between Bai Lin's fingers. Yamashita Kanon leaned forward, while Bai Lin held the katana in his hand and lowered his body, his gaze fixed on the various stone figures charging ahead. As a leaf from the Gobi Desert slowly drifted to the ground, both of them rushed out simultaneously.