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

In the midst of this little bickering, Bai Lin walked towards the place filled with light. The surrounding scene gradually returned to the real world. Yamashita Kanon said to Bai Lin,

"I've told you before, you still have to be on guard. But you don't really need to be on guard either. That kid had no idea I was following him, and I completely exposed all his actions. I handled it all by myself."

Seeing how reliable Yamashita Kanon was, Bai Lin felt for the first time that this person was quite useful as a companion. But Bai Lin then felt something was wrong and asked Yamashita Kanon,

"Then why did I still fall for it? Why didn't you dismantle the trap they set in advance?"

"That's because I heard them say it was harmless, and I was wondering what on earth could have made them think they could trap you. Having said that, I didn't expect you to be trapped..."

Bai Lin coughed twice, barely suppressing her desire to argue, and quickly turned the topic to business, and said,

"So what's the situation now, are they past it?"

"Yes, we're here."

"Then stop chatting with me! Go save them now! Someone's going to die there!"

With that, Bai Lin pulled Yamashita Kanon along and they ran off at full speed. Although Yamashita Kanon looked somewhat reluctant and didn't seem to want to save anyone, she still followed Bai Lin. After all, preserving their reputation as a Saint would also make their recruitment efforts go more smoothly. For them, saving someone didn't require any sacrifice.

Just before the guillotine was about to chop off Aqi's head, Bai Lin's figure flashed by, and with a big kick, she kicked him and the guillotine away. She casually threw the guillotine she had pulled off onto the floor below. The murderous, blood-stained steel knife instantly shocked the young people in the audience. Bai Lin did not even give a single explanation, but shouted to Perpoget,

"Get out. Your entire race, get the f*ck out of here."

Seeing Bai Lin's ferocious eyes, none of the Periya people dared to speak. Only one person standing in the corner tried to argue, but after Bai Lin looked at him, he suppressed all his words.

Chapter 691 Die Where I Can’t See You

After saying that, Bai Lin smiled, took out a cigarette from behind his waist, and put it in his palm. This sounded a bit joking, but there was a hint of sadness in it. Yamashita Kanon looked at Bai Lin's expression that seemed to be a wry smile, was silent for a while, and then replied,

"Actually, it's not just that there are too few people you can trust. Even among those you can trust, you don't consider them all as companions, right? You're not arrogant or aloof, but inexplicably, you can sense a resistance to others."

"It's not just distrust; it's something more complicated. If this problem can be resolved, I'm sure you'll feel more at ease."

Yamashita Kanon's words hit Bai Lin's sore spot. Bai Lin's hand holding the cigarette stopped moving. Then she spoke again and sighed slowly,

"Yes, because I, and only I, am responsible for saving this world. It has always been like this, and I know this very well. But as a human being, I cannot abandon my humanity. I always want to find a more secure existence. Sigh..."

"The hero is disqualified."

"Do you really think so?"

Before Bai Lin tried to light a cigarette, Yamashita Kanon interrupted Bai Lin's thoughts. Then, Yamashita Kanon said in a cold tone,

"You are a very powerful person, Bai Lin. Even among the people I have met, you are already ranked among the best. If you really abandon your humanity and pursue only rationality as you said, you will definitely become a perfect hero. At least, that's what I thought a few days ago. I wanted to mention this point when I said half of it."

"But it is precisely this humanity, this humanity that might be considered impurity, that is a very important part of who you are as a hero."

"If you were to remain completely rational, you would probably adopt a similar approach to the Camilantran authorities regarding the Rakutenxiang incident. Maintain strict controls, but secretly allow some sales backed by the nobility. Exploit some of the money, but maintain a basic labor force. And if the situation escalates, crack down on it harshly."

Basic labor could be recruited from various villages, and as much as needed was available. After all, what Kamitlan lacked the most was probably labor. As long as the Rakutenxiang didn't spread too much to important areas like the upper classes and the border defenses, the wealth and resources collected could be recycled and refined into more useful personnel.

For a magician like that, even if it meant sacrificing the happiness of a hundred civilians making clothes to cultivate a powerful magician, it was worth it. Because this was not an ordinary world, effective high-level military force was part of the core.

Feeling Bai Lin's slightly surprised look, Yamashita Kanon replied calmly,

"Don't look at me like that. That's how the authorities do it. Even when the official personnel came to clean up afterward, that was definitely arranged specially. It must have been the flight attendant who used her connections to help you out. Otherwise, there's no way the authorities would have sent anyone in that situation."

"Otherwise, we Sakura wouldn't dare to do this in front of Qianhong. The reason why you and I met is simply because Qianhong is a very unique existence in Kamitlan."

"If you aim to increase combat power, quickly eliminate the threat, and allow humanity to stand up, that's absolutely the most rational approach, but it also abandons humanity. However, doing so will only exacerbate subsequent disasters. It's your humanity that has reduced the losses."

Listening to Yamashita Kanon saying this, Bai Lin was not happy at all. She lit the cigarette, put it in her mouth, took a deep breath, and replied,

"Perhaps, but honestly, this is an oversight. If the decision-makers can clarify things, rationally speaking, they are the ones who are right..."

"You wouldn't do that. Although you haven't reached a very high level yet, it's rare to find someone of your status who can still be so kind."

Bai Lin couldn't help but point at himself and looked at Yamashita Kanon and replied,

"Me? Kind?"

"Of course you are kind, Holy Son. If you had continued your cultivation and had the authorities brainwash a few thousand adventurers into doing the work you're doing now, progressing both simultaneously, that would have been the most efficient method. But you didn't do that. In this less severe period, you're the one doing it yourself."

"To you, the number of dead listed in the newspapers is more than just a number; it worries you. But for people like us, as long as it doesn't exceed the pre-set quota, we don't even raise an eyebrow."

Yamashita Kanon sat closer to Bai Lin, with a serious look on her face. She stared at Bai Lin with her enchanting red pupils and said,

"You don't want to see others get hurt, right?"

Even if it was Bai Lin, it would be really hard to lie when being looked at like this. She turned her eyes away and said helplessly,

"...Well, I really can't get used to it, sacrifice."

"Is that why you have no companions?"

"Yeah, so what?! You really want to embarrass me? Do you want to start a fight here, Yamashita Kanon?!"

Bai Lin's temper suddenly flared up, but this time, Yamashita Kanon remained expressionless, which was a strange scene. Yamashita Kanon shook her head and replied,

"If it's just a fight, you're no match for me. And I don't mean that, and you're obviously not in that mood either. However, I do want to deny your idea."

"It's human nature not to want to see others get hurt. But it's the choices others make. Those who see the same goal as you, saving the world, as their ideal rather than their responsibility, should respect their choices. You can grieve for their sacrifices and celebrate their greatness, but you shouldn't take everything personally."

Yamashita Kanon's words hit Bai Lin. Bai Lin's hand suddenly exerted too much force and accidentally crushed the cigarette. She threw the broken cigarette butt away and angrily refused,

"No, people like that won't come near me again. I won't allow that to happen. As for them, if they really exist, I will respect them. If they die somewhere I can't see, then so be it."

"Yeah……?"

This was probably the first time Yamashita Kanon had seen Bai Lin so out of control and so unfaithful. It was also the first time Yamashita Kanon had truly felt pity for someone.

Chapter 692 You'd better not be polite

When Yamashita Kanon first met Bai Lin, she was so calm and composed, fearless of life and death. In subsequent encounters, she also displayed such strength. But it was only after meeting her today that Yamashita Kanon suddenly realized that she was actually a human being. Unlike herself, who had been nurtured with all her heart from birth, she was just an ordinary person.

She was suddenly chosen, suddenly pushed out, suddenly became famous, gained power, and suddenly got hurt, that's all.

Seeing Bai Lin's expression, Yamashita Kanon was also slightly touched. She was silent for a while, then asked again,

"He's powerful enough to earn your trust, and he shares your pure goals, yet he's not close to you. You don't confide in him, nor do you consider him a partner, but only a tool for profit. Is that okay?"

"Hmm? You mean you don't treat others as human beings."

Bai Lin lit another cigarette, and her mind seemed to be a little clearer. She seemed to hear some subtle meanings from the details of the words. She looked at Yamashita Kanon who was sitting next to her and said firmly,

"If only I could be that carefree, but I really can't. Even if someone like you sacrificed, I would still be sad."

“…You really know how to talk.”

Despite saying this, Yamashita Kanon's expression didn't betray much dissatisfaction. She simply extended a hand and gave it a few tremors. Bai Lin, with a knowing smile, passed a cigarette to Yamashita Kanon. Under the somewhat desolate moonlight, he lit it for her.

-

"So, you did bring back a group of people, didn't you? From a profit perspective, you did pretty well, didn't you? You received useful information from the Periya people, and you also completed your own mission normally. Overall, it's pretty good."

Katie Pelo, sitting in her dorm, put down her book and patiently listened to Bai Lin's narration before replying. Because the Periya tribe had fallen out, and the truth had been revealed to the village elders, some people had moved to Kamitlan out of attachment. This was indeed a good thing for the work.

After saying these two sentences, Katie looked at Bai Lin and continued,

"You don't need to blame yourself too much. Even if something goes wrong this time, the problem can't be attributed to you. Your work intensity must be very high right now, right? So you must not add to your mental burden. Make sure to get enough rest, and don't force me to leave the city one day and drag you back."

Although Katie Pello's words and actions were still gentle, overall, she seemed much stronger than before. However, Bai Lin was not right in this regard, so she just smiled and replied,

"I'm older than you, so of course I know when to relax. Don't worry. As for you, I heard you seem very busy."

Just as Bai Lin had said, Katie Pello's desk was piled high with what seemed like a mountain of books. It seemed she'd even used up a small portion of her friends' borrowing quota to research complex spells. Fortunately, not every student needed to borrow so many magic books, so it was a good use of resources.

"No, studying is not tiring at all. It's much better than living on the brink of life and death."

Katie Pello casually brought up the topic on her side, and Bai Lin also responded in a timely manner.

"I'm fine too. As long as I don't run into anything weird, there won't be any serious danger."

Currently, there were relatively few monsters that could threaten Bai Lin. After all, she had stealth equipment and a wealth of experience, so normally, she would be hard-pressed to be besieged by monsters. And normal individuals basically couldn't threaten Bai Lin's life.

The most disgusting thing is that group of idiots like Araniah and Saint Qili. Their pursuit of her is the most dangerous.

"But in this world, there are just these kinds of messy things you mentioned. Their existence is normal."

Katie Pello said this and continued to preach to Bai Lin,

"Last time you were in trouble, it was good that you thought of coming back to solve the problem. But it was the flight attendant who came to ask me for help, and I know exactly what that means. Don't do that again next time. If you have any difficulties, you must tell me. I am your girlfriend, and I need someone to convey anything to you."

"Like us at school, we actually have a certain amount of vacation time. If you encounter any problems, you can always ask me to go out with you. I'm pretty capable now..."

Before she finished speaking, Bai Lin, who was sitting next to Katie, pulled her into his arms. Their soft skin touched each other, conveying a little excitement and joy, and a very happy feeling. Bai Lin hugged her and whispered softly,

"That's all. The help you've given me is already a lot, more than enough. I'll be very satisfied to be with you when I finish work."

This sounded like some sweet talk, but it didn't make sense when Bai Lin said it, nor did it make sense when Katie heard it. However, being hugged like this suddenly, even Katie Pello couldn't help but feel a little shy. Her face flushed slightly, but she still said,

"I really didn't realize when you became so proactive?"

"We've been in a relationship for over a year, almost two. It was a long time ago that I didn't take the initiative. You're just holding a long-standing stereotype of me. Why should you be so polite to your own girlfriend?"

Bai Lin's words were pure nonsense. Even if they confirmed their relationship, Katie still had more initiative. However, this young couple often competed in this regard. Katie Pello also smiled slightly, turned over, and pushed her knees between Bai Lin's legs. She put one of her hands lightly on Bai Lin's neck and slowly stroked his cheek with her fingers, saying,

"Then you'd better not be polite, Bai Lin."

"Haha, I'm being looked down upon again..."

"You two should stop it. This is the dormitory and there are people here! Don't think that just because I'm nice and well-mannered you can have sex like this."

At this moment, Yue Lingluo angrily interrupted the dorm's bright light bulb, which had been on for who knows how long. Bai Lin and Katie then remembered that someone else was there, and they couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

That's it, just let Katie live a good life.

-

The stench of decay made Bai Lin, who had seen many a spectacle, frown slightly. Not to mention the wolf girl she carried on her back, whose nose was incredibly sharp. And the root cause of this odor seemed to be right in front of them.

Chapter 693 Ye Wan

A cluster of black flowers, shrouded in a black mist, bloomed gracefully, growing abruptly in the middle of a road. Furthermore, the surrounding shacks exuded a lifeless silence. A cool breeze blew, rattling the dilapidated wooden door like a death knell.

This is where the Elf Queen and the God of Wilderness pointed out, the place where Bai Lin might be able to find out the truth. And that is why Bai Lin came here. She glanced at Mi Yu who was lying on her shoulder and asked him,

"Yayu, do you have any impression of this place?"

"No... I can't see anything, but I'm a little sleepy. The smell here makes me dizzy. I want to take a nap first."

Miyu yawned and replied to Bai Lin listlessly. You know, it was already afternoon, not yet dusk, so even those who were taking a nap should have woken up. Bai Lin couldn't help but admire Miyu's reply.

You're capable of feeling sleepy even with such a strong smell.

Judging from the current situation, it is impossible to obtain information through questioning. After all, there is no trace of living people here. I can only briefly investigate the ruins.

Bai Lin walked towards the flower in the center. After hesitating for a moment, she let her intuition guide her and reached out her hand. Then, a familiar yet unfamiliar feeling spread throughout her body. A superflux of information whizzed through her mind, and fragments of images appeared before her.

By the time she came to her senses, Bai Lin was already drenched in cold sweat, breathing heavily. The black mist before her had dissipated, leaving only the cluster of flowers, still standing. The stench of decay had also dissipated considerably.

Now, he could barely see the complete wool of the bouquet. It was a kind of flower that Bai Lin was relatively familiar with, but he couldn't quite place it.

Some resemble aster flowers...is that the name? But they're black, so according to naming conventions, they should be called nightshades.

However, what concerned Bai Lin wasn't the flower's appearance or name, but the fact that it shared a similar function to the Moonlight Agate flower, allowing her to save and move her body. This was truly a bit surprising. Compared to the Moonlight Agate flower, the Night Purple flower's aura was far more enigmatic, even sinister. The two shared only a few subtle similarities.

Bai Lin glanced at Miyu, who looked a little absent-minded and didn't even notice her own fatigue, with a complicated expression on her face. Then, she straightened her body again. She shook herself up, walked around the bouquet, and walked out slowly, asking,

"Miyu, do you want to stay here?"

"How could I possibly think that...Just leave now."

"okay."

Just like that, Bai Lin agreed to Miyu's request and strode out of this dilapidated settlement, which could hardly even be called a village. The afternoon sun seemed particularly dim, but Bai Lin's posture seemed even more resolute than before. Just like the extra glint of determination in her eyes.

She clenched her fists tightly, as if severing her hesitation. In other words, Bai Lin was now full of determination.

However, I still need a relatively comfortable environment. Turn back to the elves? Never mind, let's just keep going forward. After all, there's a chance I might run into someone else.

Bai Lin thought so.

After walking for a while, the setting sun dipped slightly, revealing a rosy glow. The sky was dim, dark clouds covering the sky, and even the sun had disappeared, hiding behind a mountain or fading into the mist. Today seemed to be the only evening that was not particularly clear, and therefore, even if the sun fell on their shoulders, it only made Bai Lin and the others feel a slight chill.

There were dead branches and old crows, and no signs of any living creatures in the desolate wasteland. Although it was peaceful, it made people feel waves of anxiety, which kept spreading from the ends of their own nerves and crawling all over the body like a millipede.

Obviously, this isn't a good place to stay. If I want to stay overnight, I'll have to find another place... But this flat land doesn't look hard, wouldn't it be great for farming? Why is it uninhabited? Bai Lin's Qianhong DNA kicked in, and she thought.

At that moment, Bai Lin suddenly stopped. She sensed danger. Though her cloak didn't signal a problem, she could immediately discern the nature of the so-called danger from the relatively flat wasteland. The reason for it was a seemingly perfectly regular square object, roughly a hundred meters tall and with a width that was unpredictably large even for Bai Lin. It stood abruptly in the center of the wasteland.

"Hahaha, damn little things, I knew you would come out of that village and pass by here. After all, that guy came out from there!"

A very arrogant, domineering, and unbridled voice came from the top of the giant cube. The voice was very distinctive, and Bai Lin immediately recognized it. It was her damned Alaniya.

If, in the past, an enemy he hadn't defeated last time suddenly appeared before him in this seemingly abnormal form, Bai Lin would have rationally chosen to run, even though the chances of escaping were slim. Perhaps partly because he couldn't run away, Bai Lin raised his head, his expression cold and serious, and calmly returned his gaze.

Xiao Miyu beside her also looked nervous and didn't dare to breathe. She looked at Bai Lin and felt a little anxious.