Moreover, he wasn't the only one working in the square; Sophie was also helping him out. However, there were too many people in the square, and the two of them couldn't manage everything for the moment.

Fang Hong roughly understood Su Changfeng's rationale for such arrangements. First, as a newcomer, he truly couldn't be of much help in such a battle. Secondly, it was likely also a precaution to prevent him from escaping again, wasn't it?

He couldn't help but smile wryly, as he honestly hadn't considered this idea this time.

However, he glanced in the direction of the Elfendo Spire, still feeling somewhat uneasy. Was the Shadow Throne and Dragon Worship Sect's plan really just this? Even without military support, the city barrier would be restored in half an hour. Half an hour might result in more casualties, but it wasn't enough for Koras to destroy the city.

From Masongke Creek to Fanric, the Dragon Worshippers had plotted this far, even at the cost of exposing an insider as high-ranked as Pudra in their quest to cause chaos in Fanric. Some cult organizations might take such actions, but based on his understanding of the Dragon Worship Sect, each of their moves always had a clear purpose, and they would never strike blindly.

The Dragon Worship Sect, by its name alone, suggests followers of the Dark Giant Dragon. Previous plans had almost invariably involved it. Yet this plan seemed unconnected to the Dark Giant Dragon—or at least Fang Hong hadn't discovered the connection yet.

Additionally, the presence of Rolin always made him feel like there was something he hadn't considered.

Unfortunately, time was pressing, and with the upcoming confrontation with Koras, people didn't have much time to ponder these issues. On one hand, they had to halt the Fishman God from heading towards Roman's Holy Sanctuary, while protecting Elfendo's core was already the maximum they could achieve.

He was convincing a small adventure group, ready to head to the next location, when he spotted a tall female swordsman stepping out of the crowd.

He recognized her; she was the military female swordsman he had met once at the square.

The female swordsman brushed her ebony-like long hair aside with her hand, and only then did she seem to notice him and walked over. Baijia extended her hand to him, gave him a slight smile, and said, "Ade, right? Nice to meet you for the first time, but I've heard about you for a long time."

Fang Hong shook hands with her, feeling a bit embarrassed. Since she was military personnel, he naturally assumed she was referring to his smuggling incident.

But Baijia smiled, "Don't worry, I'm not referring to that."

Fang Hong looked at her with some surprise.

"I've heard about you from my sister," Baijia said, her eyes curving as she examined him amusingly, "I'm called Baijia."

"You..." Fang Hong finally recalled the name, "You, you're the sword witch?"

Baijia then nodded, smiling, "That's right, you must have guessed it. Baihua is my brother, Miya is naturally my sister. Oh, did she ever tell you her real name?"

Fang Hong was shocked, not expecting Miya and Baihua to have a sister.

However, he had heard about the connection between the sword witch and the sea witch, though it was merely a community rumor that had never been confirmed.

Thinking of this, he shook his head.

"Well, that girl is still so silly, but it's okay, I'll tell you next time," Baijia winked playfully at him, "I heard she 'entered' your body before, causing you quite some trouble—she felt guilty afterward and gave you her precious first time, so you two must have an unusual relationship now, right?"

Fang Hong broke out in a cold sweat, what was all this talk? Was this person really Miya's sister? She seemed more like a stepmother, didn't she?

"No such thing happened..." He hurriedly denied, otherwise even jumping into the Yellow River couldn't clear his name.

"No?" Baijia seemed surprised, looked at him innocently, "Miya's last resurrection relied on the Dragon's Crystal, it shouldn't have cost her Starlight. Her sharing Starlight with you should have been a first time, right?"

Fang Hong suddenly stared at this demon sister-in-law.

Baijia smiled slightly, "Alright, enough joking with you. The Captain sent me to find you, firstly to protect your safety, though actually to keep an eye on you, so you won't escape again. Secondly, to escort a beautiful madam."

Fang Hong paused slightly, then saw a charming face emerging from behind Baijia, none other than Hilveld.

"Hilveld!?"

Hilveld only smiled faintly, "I was with Master Ande, and upon hearing Baijia was looking for you, I asked them to bring me along."

Fang Hong couldn't help but look at Baijia, feeling a little chill. Luckily, he hadn't just gone along with her teasing earlier, or he'd be doomed now. Was this sister of Baihua and Miya too formidable?

Were the three of them really a family?

The female swordsman merely smiled at his gaze and pretended to admire the scenery around.

However, Hilveld seemed unbothered, her marine-like eyes bright, focused solely on Fang Hong—hardly anyone knew Fang Hong must participate in this competition, even at the cost of throwing himself into the whirlpool's core — but she understood the true reason behind it.

Even fewer would believe the Holy Chooser valued promises more than the natives—

Hilveld herself hadn't expected her judgment to be so accurate.

She smiled lightly, and even with people around, she came up, stood on tiptoe, and gently planted a kiss on Fang Hong's lips. In that instant, Fang Hong's face blushed bright red, while Baijia merely looked on with an amused smile.

"Hilveld..."

Hilveld didn't respond, just smiled, as if everything was understood without words.

She stepped back, perhaps sensing Fang Hong's embarrassment, and shifted the topic, "I came from Teacher Ande, he told me to inform you that they have yet to locate Rolin. But someone saw him heading south, and craftspeople are now searching in that direction—"

"South?" Fang Hong was stunned. Both east and south in the Lower City Area were flooded, what was he doing there?

At that moment, his heart was suddenly filled with confusion.

He originally believed Rolin's target was Elfendo, therefore collaborating with the Shadow Throne. Once crowned Champion, as Pudra proposed, he would easily access the core area where the Ice Longstone was kept. In that case, it seemed everything was explainable.

But the sudden turn of events disrupted their initial analysis with Hilveld. The Tower Heart Hall where the Ice Longstone resided had already been invaded, even shutting down the city barrier, allowing Koras to infiltrate Fanric.

None of this had anything to do with Rolin.

Could it be that he really guessed wrong?

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