Although it is a bit shabby, this heroic spirit is super strong

While using dragon wings to keep distance from the monsters in the air, he cleverly used small dragon breath and magic to protect Xiao and the others on the ground.

"These guys' actions are too orderly. Is there something directing them?"

While shooting, Rose observed the movements of these insect-like monsters.

The actions of different types of monsters were too coordinated, and it was obvious that something was directing them.

"In other words, we seem to be approaching something very important."

"You're such an optimistic fellow! We might end up feeding to worms before we even get there."

Lucy slashed at a giant creature that looked like a rhinoceros beetle in front of her, while complaining to Akatsuki not far away.

"Don't worry, you probably won't be able to feed the bugs enough."

"Why do you say that? It makes me so angry. Tsk! Why is this thing so hard?"

A beetle-like insect attacked from the side of Lucy, but Lucy's counterattack did not seem to have any noticeable effect on it.

"Sister Lucy!"

Lucy heard Celeste's warning and immediately stepped aside.

A silver-white dragon breath turned the beetle into ashes.

"Thanks, little Sera. Ah, these pesky bugs."

Celeste screamed and was almost hit by the acid sprayed by the monster.

"Xiao, let's retreat first. The situation is a bit bad now."

"Well, Celeste, please provide cover. Lucy and I will cover the rear."

"Ok!"

Upon receiving Akatsuki's order, Celeste flew and dealt with the scattered magical beasts that had gathered at the cave entrance.

Crystal and Rose took the opportunity to retreat back into the cave corridor.

Chapter 63 Collaborators

*

"Huh, I finally breathed a sigh of relief."

Crystal sat down on the ground exhausted.

After a short and very miserable retreat, Xiao and his companions returned to the high ground where they had camped yesterday and set up a barrier.

"What's wrong with those bugs? Why can't I kill them all?"

Lucy complained, leaning against the wall.

Today was their fourth attempt to advance towards the area where the insect monsters gathered.

The result is back to square one.

Even if Crystal or Rose used area magic to clean up, the endless stream of monsters would immediately fill the entire wide cave.

"And the trouble is, these bugs move in perfect coordination, making it very difficult to deal with them."

Rose sighed while holding the magic gun.

"Or we should go back to Pierre first. Our supplies are almost gone."

"Brother Xiao, are you really just going back to gather supplies?"

Seeing Xiao, who was originally in deep thought, showing a standard smirk, Rose knew that he definitely had some strange ideas.

"Well, I guess so. There are some things I want to try out, maybe I can get some help from the hero and the others."

"Hey, you bastard."

Lucy and Crystal smiled at each other.

"Ok?"

*

As soon as they returned to Pierre-El, Crystal and the others fell asleep in the hotel.

As for Xiao, he received a very interesting piece of news.

In the evening, he came to the tavern as Darlin requested.

"Sister Darling, what brings you to me so late today? Are you too lonely?"

"Don't be so naive, kid. I made it very clear in the letter, didn't I?"

Darling said as he prepared a drink for Xiao.

"Oh? Is this juice?"

"It's not juice, it's sweet wine. It's suitable for a child like you, right?"

"Sorry, I'm not old enough to drink..."

"Eh? You, you're that small..."

A wave of guilt washed over Darlin.

"No, I'm already fifteen. I just made these rules for myself."

"Is that so... That's quite regrettable."

"But after all, it was made for me personally by Sister Dalin, so it's okay to break the rules a little, right?"

"You little brat, are you using this method to seduce little girls?"

"Unfortunately, I have other tricks up my sleeve."

"Ms. Darling, can you really trust someone like that?"

A sweet voice sounded behind Xiao.

"Whether it's reliable or not, don't you know it yourself, Miss Vida?"

Vader ignored Akatsuki, took off his hood and sat aside.

"Miss Darling, could you please give me a glass of sweet wine? I can't drink much."

"Ok."

"So, Miss Vida took such a big risk to come to me, what's the matter?"

"You've declared war on Nakamura. How far do you plan to go?"

Vida stared at Akatsuki with those beautiful deep purple eyes.

"That's a really strange question. If it were me, I'd at least make sure he doesn't dare to have any ideas about Crystal again. If I can't do that..."

"Just make him disappear forever, huh?"

"After all, he was the one who started the trouble. I don't want anything to happen to the people around me."

"Is that so... then can you cooperate with me?"

"Cooperation..."

Xiao put down his glass and looked at Vida.

Although she has a very sweet voice and beautiful eyes.

But this girl's appearance can be considered ugly.

But Xiao felt that there was something strange about Vida's body and face, a bit like he had undergone plastic surgery.

"Don't you trust me?"

"No, of course I believe a cute girl like you."

"Are you mocking me?"

Vader showed a slight displeasure.

"No, that's not right, I'm telling the truth. So why did you betray Nakamura?"

"Revenge. I'm sorry, I can't tell you the specific reason."

"I should be the one to apologize. I shouldn't have asked so many questions. Here."

"this is…"

"My plan, if you think it's feasible."

"I see…"

*

"Huh, taking a bath is really comfortable."

Lucy came out of the bathroom, wiping her golden hair, and Rose and Crystal followed behind her.

The next morning, the three girls took a bath in the bathroom early in the morning.

"By the way, you guys don't mind me being here?"

Seeing the three girls wrapped in thin bathrobes walking into the living room, Xiao complained helplessly.

The seductive collarbone and slender legs are half-covered by the bathrobe, which is very tempting.

Looking at Sera behind the three people who was dressed in the same way, Xiao felt that this child had been taught a bad lesson.

"It's not like you haven't seen it before..."

Although Lucy felt very shy, she had no intention of avoiding it.

She even deliberately pulled the collar of her bathrobe to reveal more of her collarbone.

"Should I say you're too bold, or too proactive..."

I don't know when it started, but Lucy, who has always been a tsundere, also started to attack Xiao.

"Since Brother Xiao knows, why hasn't he attacked us yet?"

Rose hugged Xiao from behind while she was sitting on the sofa.

She deliberately clamped Xiao's neck with her slender and tender arms and held his head in her arms.

The girl's wet hair teased Xiao's cheeks, and the floral scent of the bath gel teased Xiao's nostrils.

Rose's warm and soft skin made Xiao feel a little itchy.

"I've already explained to you, I have no interest in attacking children."

Xiao broke free from the embrace and tapped Rose's head lightly in warning.

"Woo! I'm a very mature woman!"

"Just because you think you're a mature woman, you're the child."

"Eh? Why?"

Crystal was a little curious about what Xiao said.

"Look, how many truly mature women like to be praised for their maturity? They all want to be treated like young girls."

"Woo, you're making a twisted argument!"

Rose screamed.

"Brother Xiao, what are you doing?"

Taking advantage of the quarrel between Rose and Xiao, Sera sat in Xiao's arms.

"Eh? Sera-chan, when did you run over there?"

Lucy was very surprised, she felt that Celeste was still by her side just now.

"I didn't expect Sera-chan to be such a strong enemy."

"Sera, your hair isn't dry yet. You'll catch a cold."

Crystal held a towel and tried to get Sera out of Xiao's arms.

"Brother Xiao will help me wipe it, right?"