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

"Alair, don't scare the kid. That's enough. Just do a routine check and let him go."

The guard called Ariel glared at the guard who spoke and said, "What do you know? This is necessary."

At this moment, the guard who was in charge of checking the information ran back. After confirming that there was no problem, Alair nodded and made way for the door.

"Welcome to Camitlan Severance City. I hope you can find your place in this city."

After entering the city gate, the first thing that caught my eye was the vast complex of buildings. There were specially paved stone roads, a bustling crowd of people coming and going, houses of varying heights, and a variety of shops.

The bright lights and swaying signs were all filled with the breath of life, reminiscent of a large medieval settlement. Bai Lin took a deep breath. Perhaps this was the starting point of her life in another world.

-

From fighting monsters to being attacked by assassins, the constant stream of events had already left the three women somewhat exhausted. Andel, in particular, had lost her companions, a major psychological blow. However, she took the initiative to drag Bai Lin and the others to an inn, settling in before leaving on her own.

Seeing the soft bed in the hotel, Bai Lin took off his armor and unceremoniously lay down on it in a spread-eagle position. The room faced the street, had a window, and two beds. They still had some money, so staying for a while was no problem at all.

"Are you tired?" Katie asked caringly as she sat next to Bai Lin.

"I'm a little tired..."

Chapter 154 Delicate Conversation

Although my body wasn't too sleepy, having experienced death before, the mental fatigue was still lingering. After a long period of continuous battles and expeditions, I had thought it would be nice to have a few of the frequent battles like those in Dragon Castle. It seemed that the unexpected situations in this other world were still quite frustrating.

"Then, let's catch up on some sleep together?"

As she spoke, Katie unceremoniously occupied the pitiful remaining space on the bed. The part that was not enough for her to sleep on was naturally replaced by Bai Lin's body. She crawled on Bai Lin's body, and the feeling of being clingy like a kitten made Bai Lin unconsciously cooperate with her and change some positions.

Bai Lin remembered the decision he had made, so he started to move his hands with some resistance, but he didn't dare to use too much force. In this way, Katie laughed and started to wrestle with Bai Lin on the bed. The latter felt more and more that this was not right, so he surrendered and turned to verbal offensive.

"Stop it, you're grown up now, it's not appropriate for you to share a bed with me."

He laughed, pressed down Bai Lin's hands, leaned forward a little and said,

"You're saying this as if we've been sharing a bed together since we were little. How many months have we only slept together?"

"You are an adult, so don't do things that can easily be misunderstood." Bai Lin felt that he was no match for Katie by hitting her from the side, so he could only get straight to the point.

"Don't you like me?" Katie tilted her head. Her cute expression, which seemed a little aggrieved, was as soft as the white clouds in the sky, lightly melting into Bai Lin's heart, making her a little shaken for a moment. But in the next moment, she hardened her heart and said,

"I like it, but not that kind of like." Bai Lin's cold tone was also a little gentle, as if he didn't want to hurt Katie's feelings.

The smile on Katie's face didn't freeze directly, but just slightly narrowed, and her tone became more subtle.

"What kind of like?"

As she said this, her hot breath blew against Bai Lin's ear, and her body pressed even closer to hers. Bai Lin felt an electric shock behind her ear, and her face flushed slightly, feeling a little embarrassed. She wanted to turn her head away, but then she remembered that she couldn't back down at such a critical moment. So she looked Katie in the eye and refused directly.

"That's right. Also, the same goes for other girls. Don't be too extreme. Be reserved."

Katie retracted her gaze, stood up slightly, but still kept her hands away, and whispered, "But you won't let me tease you, and you won't let me tease other girls, so what should I do?"

Just as Bai Lin thought, Katie understood what he meant when he said he liked her. She also knew that continuing to pester him would only make her feel bored, so she cleverly pretended to be aggrieved.

Bai Lin sighed, "Of course I don't restrict you from doing anything, but when it comes to other girls, you have to take it one step at a time. I just hope you can be with your true soulmate instead of being a playboy."

Katie nodded gently, loosened her hands, stood up from the bed, and slowly walked to the window. Bai Lin caught a glimpse of her beautiful profile, which looked a little lonely and thoughtful, and he himself fell into some thought.

In Bai Lin's impression, women are more emotional creatures, so if she didn't know that Katie was very smart, she wouldn't dare to say this so directly. Just when she was about to say something, Katie took the initiative to speak.

"This city looks beautiful. Although Andel said she would come and show us around tomorrow, it's almost dinner time anyway. I want to take a walk around the area first. Bai Lin, would you like to come with us?"

Katie's tone was very calm, but there was no ambiguity, just a very ordinary and normal tone. It seemed that Bai Lin was not as shocked by her words as he had imagined. Bai Lin stood up, got out of bed, and agreed.

"Okay, we don't have anything to do anyway, let's go together."

With that, Bai Lin changed into the casual clothes Katie had provided. It was a rare opportunity to not be in armor, and it was time to relax her muscles. She walked to the door first, opened it, and waited for Katie.

Katie smiled and followed Bai Lin's steps. Their relationship didn't seem too strained. Bai Lin said what he wanted to say, and Katie seemed to understand. Everything seemed beautiful, especially at dusk after the journey.

But before they knew it, their hands were holding each other again without Bai Lin's awareness. However, who can say that this is not a part of the beauty?

-

The inn's ground floor lobby was a typical Western European adventurer's tavern. At dusk, a large number of guests were already sitting inside, swaying their glasses and chatting loudly. Candlesticks lit the walls on either side, illuminating them. In the center, a flower-shaped globe of light shone, seemingly a lamp. It was a rather unusual combination.

An adventurer was wearing light armor, revealing the muscular muscles on his arms. He was looking at the commissions hanging next to the tavern, muttering something. Suddenly, a loud shout was heard from the tavern.

"Oh my god, what a beauty!"

His gaze was drawn to the voice, and at this moment, he seemed to have formed a new understanding of beauty.

Her long white and gold hair drifted in the air, her perfect face warmed by the orange light. Her eyes were like a rippling golden lake, beautiful, dreamy, and limpid. Her sudden, abrupt expression of surprise was also captivating. She didn't look at him, but her heart was already stirring, and he unconsciously took a step forward, driven by a man's mating instinct.

Of course, he wasn't the only one like this. Many eyes in the tavern were fixed on Bai Lin, and even the women were speechless with surprise.

As for the protagonist, Bai Lin, she naturally regretted her decision. She had been a commonplace person for so long that she had forgotten that she was a peerless goddess. After all, everyone in Dragon Blood Village viewed her as someone favored by the gods, and there weren't many dissenters. She hadn't noticed this before.

"Do you want me to help you use magic to hide your appearance?" Katie said after chuckling twice when she noticed that Bai Lin's pace had quickened a bit.

"Come on, let's borrow a veil from Andel tomorrow."

For the first time, Bai Lin was troubled by her appearance, but the feeling of being noticed certainly made her happy. Showing up once in a while was nothing. After all, she usually wore clothes that looked like something out of a tin can, so it didn't really affect her.

Chapter 155 White Hair Magic Office

Leaving the bustling tavern, the two of them walked down the street, where they could still see the busy crowds of pedestrians. Although it was getting dark, the roadside still had some kind of streetlights, though they weren't as densely packed as modern ones. However, the glow from the various shops made up for the lack of lights. In short, this city seemed to have a much higher tech tree than Dragon Blood Village.

"It's actually quite luxurious." Katie suddenly said as they walked.

"Ok?"

"A large amount of magic energy flows underground in this city. Those candlestick-like objects that glow are all converted from magic energy, which then gradually dissipates and returns to the atmosphere."

Bai Lin had originally thought that the place already had electricity, but after Katie's explanation, he finally understood the source of the energy. This made more sense, after all, it wasn't inappropriate for the other world to use magic as energy.

"Is there anything unreasonable about this?"

Katie frowned. "That's completely unreasonable. Think about it, isn't humanity in a critical situation right now? The amount of magic produced by nature every day is limited, and using it for lighting is a huge waste."

"Besides, only magicians can use magic power for other purposes. However, it's also possible that some device is extracting magic power from the atmosphere... I'm not sure about that."

Bai Lin nodded, not quite understanding, and then said, "There's no point in thinking about it now. Let's just wait until Andel comes tomorrow and ask."

It's not unusual for two rural residents to be clueless about everything when entering a large city. Fortunately, they both had a relatively mature perspective and didn't overreact. The shops along the way mainly consisted of tailors selling fabric, a few general stores, food shops, and restaurants. The shops they encountered weren't numerous, but they did have a distinctly medieval feel.

While the shop interiors had different paint schemes, the materials used were mostly stone or wood, so Bai Lin saw a similar style. The food in the other world was also very different from the original place. Some desserts looked quite novel, while some grilled insects were something Bai Lin could only physically resist.

After a round of shopping, the two of them had quite a few things in their stomachs. As for fabric, Katie also bought some. Although the money was with Bai Lin, Katie had the final say on how to spend it, which was an alternative way to manage money.

"Speaking of which, aren't we going to pawn some of the rare metals and gold coins we found in Chronostyana?"

Bai Lin asked casually, "It's too bad that you don't even get some gold coins as a reward for defeating a big boss. How can you think that these should be worth some money?" Katie was stunned for a moment and replied,

"Ah, there is such a thing. How would I know if you didn't tell me? At that time, I was..."

She stopped talking halfway. It still felt strange to say that she was dead at that time. Katie smiled a little bit, "You know what I mean," and Bai Lin tightened his grip on her.

"There shouldn't be a next time for this."

"Then you must protect me."

The person in question winked playfully. Seeing how relaxed she seemed, Bai Lin, though feeling mixed emotions, naturally had nothing to say. Thinking about it this way, even if Katie was powerful, taking her on an adventure was still too dangerous. However, this kind of thing probably wouldn't happen again in the future. Katie came here to focus on her studies.

"I definitely will." Bai Lin didn't say this out loud, but kept it in his heart.

Before he'd taken two steps, Bai Lin caught sight of a wooden house. Its delicate white-and-brown paint job made it look like any other. It seemed quite small for a shop, and at first glance, it might have been a private residence. However, a sign reading "Open for Business" hung on the door, and a dim light emanated from within.

This place, which was not much different from other wooden houses, made Bai Lin stop and stare for a few seconds. Seeing Bai Lin looking a little stunned, Katie said,

"Bai Lin has been curious about magic, right? This shop is what I was talking about. They sell special props and things. However, they should be quite expensive. Do you want to go in and take a look?"

When Bai Lin heard the word "expensive", he shook his head and said, "No, no, no, don't waste your money on a place like this. It's not much to begin with, and you might even have to pay for tuition."

Katie saw through Bai Lin's lingering desire to go and take a look, and waved her hand proudly, "Magicians need rare metals the most. If we exchange them for money, we'll have money. Besides, it's just a look, not a purchase. Even if you don't buy it now, just consider it a goal. When you make enough money, you can buy what you want later."

After hearing what Katie said, Bai Lin felt a little more confident and was willing to be dragged towards the store door by Katie.

As a newly opened shop, the wooden house had its doors and windows closed, which was rather strange, giving no idea of ​​what the shop looked like inside. Only when Bai Lin got closer did he see a small plaque with seven large characters written on it:

"White Hair Magic Office"

The name clearly indicated it was a shop related to magic, but Bai Lin had never heard of the word "agency" in this world. Could it be a problem with the translation? But his translation system had always worked perfectly. This was strange.

Pushing open the heavy wooden door, the sound of wind chimes echoed through the opening. The shop was dimly lit, its dim light enough to illuminate the entire space. There was a sofa of unknown material, a coffee table, and further back, a bar-like area.

It wasn't really a bar, but considering the small stool placed outside, it was probably an information desk or something. Bai Lin felt a burning gaze burning his cheek, but it felt familiar, so he followed the gaze and met a pair of dreamy cherry-pink eyes.

Although Bai Lin didn't know why the other person was staring at him, he was deeply moved. Her flawless oval face was rounded with a touch of cuteness, both beautiful and thought-provoking. Her eyes seemed to captivate the soul, and a mere glance at them was like a gentle breeze brushing against one's heart, naturally causing the flower in one's heart to bloom.

Orange bangs reach her eyebrows, with side hair cascading gracefully at the side of her neck, and long hair flowing freely at the back. A gorgeous lolita-style hair accessory accentuates her hairstyle, adding a touch of cuteness. The subtle smile on her lips adds a touch of maturity, symbolizing the friendliness of spring. Her appearance is impeccable, her figure is also perfect, and especially...

Against the backdrop of her maid outfit, which was just the right amount of revealing, the open collar just below her neck and the white skin on her arms were very tempting. Fortunately, Bai Lin was not a man now, otherwise, given her nature, she would have had some thoughts.

Isn't it common sense that there are no white hairs in the White Hair Magic Agency?

Chapter 156 Uninvited Guests in the Office

"Welcome." Finally, the other party spoke first. The sweet yet somewhat cold voice made Bai Lin's thoughts react immediately.

Bai Lin looked away a little embarrassedly, but just happened to see Katie staring at him meaningfully. Seeing Bai Lin finally turned his gaze away, the latter snorted and turned to look at the maid-dressed clerk and said,

"Hello, we want to buy some magic props. Are they sold here?" Katie still used her usual tone, as calm as ever.

The maid-dressed clerk tilted her head, as if she was confused and lost in her own world. She paused for a second and said, "Is this your first time in the store?"

Her tone also became calmer. As soon as she spoke, a hint of immersion in her eyes became clear, as if she had figured something out. The maid's hands went from being casually placed at her sides to being clasped together and hanging in front of her, appearing to be in a state of business.

However, the aura emanating from her gave Bai Lin a sense of something similar to that of Claire, a person with a completely different inner self than she appeared on the outside. Her every move was remarkably calm, like a professional maid, a strange contrast to this unpopular place. In short, she was filled with a mysterious aura.

"Well, yes," Katie replied.

"That's no wonder. Our shop is mainly a place to take commissions and handle matters of all sizes, not to sell magic items."

With these words, the other party's aura of mystery increased even further. In this world, adventurers are undoubtedly plentiful. After all, anyone can make a living by taking on commissions, so it's a highly competitive industry. The bustling crowd in the tavern indicated that many people were eager to take on commissions.

And in a place like this, someone would actually wait for someone to come and offer her a commission? What kind of reputation and strength does she possess?

Katie, who was standing beside him, was also lost in thought like Bai Lin, and fell into a brief silence. But surprisingly, during this moment of silence, the maid standing opposite him spoke first.

"However, I see that you two have a good chemistry, so I'm willing to provide you with some magic props. It just so happens that I don't have anything to do today, so how about we chat slowly?"

The maid smiled and invited the two. Although she was full of mysterious elements, Bai Lin instinctively felt a sense of affinity from the maid, an inexplicable feeling that he could trust her. Just as Bai Lin was struggling with whether to agree to her, the crisp sound of wind chimes came again from behind them.

Then, someone quietly appeared beside her. Before Bai Lin could react, the black-robed figure had already inserted itself between Bai Lin and Katie. He slowly turned toward Bai Lin, his seemingly short and hunched figure suddenly becoming taller.

Whether it was the slightly upturned corners of his mouth or the iconic purple hair, Bai Lin instantly realized the other person's identity. Her nerves tensed, and her pupils constricted, but she quickly remembered that this bitch had never seen what she looked like, so why was she so nervous?

"Oh? This lady is so nervous when she sees me. Do I look scary?" The purple-haired man's tone was full of amusement, but Bai Lin was not moved at all.

"You appeared beside me for no reason, and I haven't even asked you why yet, and you're asking me first?"

Modern people have a very good command of language. Bai Lin kept her eyes fixed on the purple-haired man as she responded to his words. Although he couldn't see her face clearly, she had no idea if he had remembered Katie.

If he were to make a move, I would be slower than him and even further away from Katie. In short, the current situation is somewhat critical. Seeing that the other party did not express anything, Bai Lin stepped forward and questioned,

"What's wrong? You have nothing to say? Then can you please get out of the way and stop blocking us from buying things?"

She put on an arrogant look and questioned him, but there was already a hint of cowardice in her voice, which was naturally seen through by the purple-haired man. After she took a step to the side, the purple-haired man also moved slightly to the side, shook his head, and said,

"It seems that the young lady has a strong opinion of me. I would like to hear the reason."

"That's enough. Xifa, how many people in Camelan Severance City don't know your notoriety? But I have to remind you that my shop is different from other places. You've disturbed my business, and I'm in a bad mood right now."

The words "I'm in a bad mood" were full of oppression. Although they were not directed at himself, Bai Lin suddenly felt a very deep threat coming from the maid, and his temperament changed drastically.

The maid narrowed her eyes slightly, like a cat ready to attack its prey at any time. The tense atmosphere as she locked onto the purple-haired man filled the air, and the small shop was filled with the smell of gunpowder.

The smile on the purple-haired man's lips disappeared, and the playfulness and ease in his tone were also dug out. He no longer focused on Bai Lin, but turned to look at the maid.

"Oh? I've heard that the owner of the White Hair Magic Agency is a very dangerous and ruthless character. She even accepts orders to kill people in our organization. If you want to talk about being angry, I'm quite angry too. How about we settle the score first?"

The two men were on the verge of a fight. Bai Lin naturally wanted to retreat, but he didn't dare to act rashly. He could only closely monitor the actions of the man called Xifa. After all, he was a definite enemy.

At this moment, the maid suddenly let go of some of her emotions. She shrugged helplessly, closed her eyes and sighed, muttering inexplicably, "You are still so troublesome." Then she spoke sarcastically,

"You take yourself too seriously, are you settling accounts with me? Are you worthy?"

Domineering, completely arrogant and domineering, the maid, who was completely different from before, raised her head proudly, raised her hands to her chest, and began to loosen her joints. Bai Lin seemed to feel a sense of familiarity for a moment, but it was as elusive as the smell of water.

Under this level of provocation, Xifa naturally became angry. You're stretching your muscles across the counter, and you can't possibly reach out and slap me. If I want to kill someone from your place, is it your business?

With a flick of his sleeve, Xifa's dagger quickly stabbed towards Bai Lin's torso. She had been on guard all the time, so she naturally reacted in an instant. She turned her body slightly to the side and punched out.

Chapter 157: Punch into the Hole

Xifa was clearly a master in close combat, and his crushing power wasn't solely due to his speed. He immediately raised his hand in defense. But Bai Lin, having blocked his punch, didn't give him a moment to breathe, spinning around and attempting to grab Xifa's wrist with his palm. Xifa quickly moved his dagger-wielding hand to the center between them and stabbed Bai Lin in the chest.