Is this cheat code from Bika? Just do it!

It can only be described as a coincidence.

Claudia opened her eyes and saw Fiorena outside the door. A complex expression flashed in her eyes, a mixture of surprise, shyness, and an indescribable jealousy.

However, at this moment, the atmosphere in the room became even more eerie and fascinating.

The three people's eyes met in the air, as if an invisible storm was about to sweep in.

"Oh dear! Eavesdropping outside the door, Fiorena, that won't do!"

As Link spoke, he thrust forward with all his might!

"what...!"

Claudia, who was also in a daze, trembled violently when Link suddenly nudged her, as if she had been struck by an invisible force.

A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes, which was quickly replaced by overwhelming pleasure.

Just then, a clear spring gushed out like a fountain, spraying precisely onto Fiona's stunned face.

Fiona was caught off guard by this sudden "baptism," her eyes filled with astonishment, yet also with a hint of shyness.

Seeing this, Link smiled knowingly and gently put Claudia down, letting her lean against the bed to catch her breath.

Then, he reached out and pulled Fiona up, his eyes gleaming with a burning light, as if to say to Fiona, "Now it's your turn."

"Does Fiorena want it too?"

"me..."

"It's okay~ It'll feel great~ Fiorina, you'd love to try it too, right?"

While kneading Fiona's breasts, Link reached down...

I touched it, and it was completely soaked with water...

"Oh, she was already soaking wet. Fiorina is so cute~"

Link led Fiona to the bed: "Actually, Fiona was just fantasizing about being held tight by me, wasn't she?"

Link worked quickly and soon removed Fiona's black miniskirt.

"The night is short, Fiorena, let's make the most of it and have some fun!"

Under Fiona's blushing gaze, Link found the entrance and slowly squeezed between the tight fruit segments...

148. In the darkness of night

The next day, the sun was visible in the sky above Hailin City, a rare occurrence.

Sunlight shone through the sparse clouds, bringing warmth and hope to this war-torn city.

On a simple, dilapidated wooden bridge made of planks, a group of people stood on the riverbank next to Hailin City.

They wore various armors and clothes, some bearing scars and showing signs of exhaustion. Rows of boats were neatly arranged on the river, and armored soldiers lined up, slowly boarding them. Some carried something on makeshift stretchers covered with animal hides—the remains of fallen soldiers.

These are all soldiers from the North that Link brought. They left their homes to aid Hailin City and are now finally going home.

"Link, you're leaving so soon. You rushed over to help us, and I haven't even had a chance to properly thank you..."

The old city lord stood on the shore, grasped Link's hand, and sighed.

His eyes were filled with gratitude and respect; he knew that Link had sacrificed a great deal for Hailin City.

“Old City Lord, I believe we will have the opportunity to meet again in the future,” Link said with a smile. “Isn’t it convenient for us to travel between us via this river? If you need anything in the future, just send someone to let us know. We can help each other and cooperate more then.”

“Yes, yes, I hope you can consider the suggestion I made before.” The old city lord said with a smile, “And as for the saltpeter mine, if you want it, you can send people to mine it at any time. Don’t be shy, Hailin City will always be your friend.”

“I plan to renovate this wooden bridge and rebuild a small port once Hailin City recovers,” the old city lord added. “This will make it much easier for us to travel between us in the future.”

"Well, it's getting late, I should be going." Link glanced at the sky and said, "Old City Lord, please take care of yourself. I believe that under your leadership, Hailin City will recover quickly."

After saying that, he turned to Adoris and instructed, "Adoris, don't wait for me. You take the prepared boat and go first. I'll go last."

"Yes!" Adoris replied, turning and walking onto the wooden bridge. She led the soldiers onto the boats in an orderly fashion, preparing to set off for home.

One by one, the boats carrying the good people slowly rowed forward, propelled by boatmen specially recruited by Hailin City. Link stood on the shore, watching them depart. His heart was filled with emotion and anticipation; he knew a new journey was about to begin.

......

The river flowed swiftly, churning up waves that crashed against the banks with a rushing sound.

The scenery along the shore, like a painting, slowly recedes into the distance as the boatman's oars glide rhythmically.

Trees, grass, distant mountains—everything is constantly changing, as if adding endless colors to this journey.

Link stood at the bow of the ship, his posture upright and his gaze resolute.

As he watched the ever-changing scenery before him, his mood gradually relaxed.

A gentle breeze caressed his face, bringing a touch of coolness and dispelling some of the weariness in his heart.

However, along with the relaxation came worries, which hung over his heart like dark clouds.

Although they successfully saved Hailin City and obtained the mining rights for saltpeter, this undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for the future development of the North.

But the Naga people he encountered this time left a deep impression on Link's heart.

Their immense power and mysterious magic told Link that this world was not home to only one intelligent race, humans.

Other races also possess powerful existences; they may be hiding in deep mountains and forests, or lurking in deep sea valleys, posing a threat to humanity at any time.

Moreover, the dire situation within the human kingdom has been fully exposed this time.

Link recalled his previous conversation with the city lord of Hailin City and his helplessness when he encountered the Naga attack, and a surge of indignation welled up in his heart.

Not only were they attacked by the beast tides before, but this time they were also attacked head-on by the Naga, making it a true "diplomatic incident".

However, even when this happened, the kingdom did not send troops to provide support; instead, it sent some envoys to express its concern and condolences.

The current situation is a clear indication that the kingdom is internally corrupt and divided, making it impossible for the kingdom to unite against external threats.

"Lord Link, we'll be there soon if we keep going a little further. Let's find a calm spot to dock then."

The boatman approached Link and bowed respectfully. His voice was hoarse, clearly from rowing for a long time.

Link looked around and realized that they had indeed arrived at the area of ​​the Northern River.

The water flow was noticeably calmer, no longer as rapid as before.

Looking at the surrounding environment, the water area is quite wide, and the riverbanks are covered with grass and wildflowers, making it a natural shallow harbor.

Link made a mental note of it, thinking that perhaps a harbor could be built here in the future to facilitate the docking of ships and the loading and unloading of cargo.

"Follow the convoy ahead and find a place to dock," Link nodded and gave the order.

"Yes, sir," the boatman replied, then adjusted the course and slowly followed the convoy ahead.

Continuing forward for a while, the waterway gradually narrowed, indicating that the fleet was entering a tributary.

The trees on both sides of the river are even denser, their branches and leaves intertwined to form a green canopy.

Before long, Link saw small boats moored on the shore in the distance. Soldiers who had disembarked were organizing their equipment, while Claudia and the others were waiting there, their expressions a mixture of anxiety and anticipation.

“Let’s dock there,” Link said to the boatman, pointing to the small fleet ahead.

"Yes, sir, I'll get there right away." The boatman replied and then quickened his pace of rowing.

The ship docked at the shore, and Link and the others disembarked. Their steps were steady and powerful, clearly the result of long-term training and honing their skills.

“My lord.” Claudia approached and bowed to Link. Her eyes gleamed with awe and gratitude, clearly showing her deep admiration for Link’s bravery and wisdom.

"Is everyone here?" Link asked with concern, glancing around. He knew the importance of this operation and understood that every soldier's life was precious.

"Yes, everyone's here," Claudia nodded in reply. Her voice was clear and melodious, like a mountain spring.

"Have you done everything I asked you to do?" Link asked Claudia seriously. He had previously entrusted Claudia with some tasks, hoping she would handle them properly.

Claudia nodded and said, "When I arrived, I sent people ahead to the North. I think they'll be here soon." Her tone was confident, clearly satisfied with her arrangements.

"How long did it take us to get here?" Link looked into the distance, where he could already see the outline of the northern city walls. The towering walls and majestic towers seemed to whisper of home and peace to him.

Fiore, who was standing next to her, thought for a moment and replied, "We set off early this morning, and it's not even noon yet. It must have taken about six hours, right?" Her voice was soft and delicate, like a gentle spring breeze.

“Traveling by water is so fast!” Link exclaimed. “If we were to walk, it would have taken several days, but now that we’re familiar with the waterways, we can get there in half a day.” He knew the convenience of water transport and understood that if this advantage could be fully utilized in the future, the development of the North would be even faster.

"When Bai and the others arrive, arrange for someone to send the bodies of the fallen soldiers back first," Link said solemnly. He knew that these soldiers had sacrificed themselves to protect Hailin City and the Northern Border, and their bravery and selflessness deserved to be remembered and respected by everyone.

"Yes," Claudia replied, and then began to arrange for people to prepare to transport the body.

At this moment, a boatman came over and bowed to Link, saying, "Sir, I have delivered you here, and it is time for us to return." His tone was filled with reluctance and respect, clearly showing his deep admiration for the heroic deeds of Link and his companions.

"Wait a moment, I have some things that you can take back later," Link said. He already had a plan in mind: he wanted to send some supplies to Hailin City to help them through their difficulties.

"Take something back? Our city lord didn't tell us about this...?" The boatman seemed puzzled, unsure of what he meant. He looked at Link, his eyes filled with doubt.

"It's alright, you can wait a little longer, there's still plenty of time," Link said with a smile. He knew the boatmen's hardship and difficulties, and he understood that they were just following the city lord's orders.

"My lord, Commander Bai has arrived." A short while later, Claudia approached and reported to Link. Her eyes gleamed with joy, clearly indicating she had spotted Bai.

Link turned to look at the other side of the road and saw Bai leading a group of people approaching from a distance. She was dressed in casual clothes, looking very dashing, and she was also leading a series of carriages, clearly having made thorough preparations for this operation.

"Lord Link, you're back! Are you alright?" Bai rushed over, looking at Link with some concern. Her eyes were full of care and anxiety, clearly showing how much she cared about Link's safety.

“I’m fine.” Link waved his hand, indicating that he was alright. “Did you bring everything I asked you to bring?” he asked with concern. He knew that what he brought back this time was crucial to the development of Hailin City.

“I’ve brought them all.” Bai pointed to the carriages behind her. “These are the supplies and equipment you requested.” Her tone was full of confidence and determination.

“Alright, move the stuff onto the ship and have them transport it back,” Link nodded and gave the order. He knew what these supplies meant to Hailin City, and he understood his responsibilities and obligations.

"Understood," Bai replied, then called out to the people behind her, "You guys, move the things onto the boat." Her voice was clear and powerful, full of authority and strength.

Upon hearing this, the boatmen immediately began to move the supplies. Their movements were swift and orderly, clearly the result of extensive training and coordination.

"Sir, what are all these things?" a boatman asked curiously. He looked at the supplies and equipment on the wagon with a look of doubt in his eyes.

“These are some food and daily necessities,” Link explained. “Hailin City has just weathered a crisis and is in dire need of rebuilding. These are gifts from our Northern Territory; just tell your city lord when you return.” His tone was full of sincerity and concern.

Link brought back quite a lot of things this time.

He brought back all the monster materials from the apology left by the Naga girl.

These things, if exchanged for gold coins, would be a considerable fortune.

Therefore, Link should also give back by providing some supplies and food to help them through this difficult time.

Soon, the goods were loaded onto the boat, bag by bag. The boatmen were exhausted and covered in sweat, but their faces were filled with satisfied and joyful smiles. They knew their efforts were worthwhile and understood the preciousness of this friendship.

"Lord Link, then on behalf of our city lord and the people of Hailin City, I thank you." The boatman bowed respectfully to Link and said gratefully. His eyes were full of respect and gratitude, clearly showing his deep admiration for Link's generosity and selflessness.

"It's alright." Link smiled and waved his hand. "You can go back after you've moved your things. Be careful on the way." His tone was full of concern and advice.

"Yes, sir," the boatman replied, and then began to prepare the boat for the return journey.

After a while, the fleet finally loaded its cargo and began its return journey. They slowly rowed towards the distant city of Hailin. Link stood on the shore, watching the fleet sail away, a strange sense of emotion welling up inside him. He knew that although this mission was over, the road ahead was still very long.

"Lord Link, how did the mission go?" Bai asked from the side. Her eyes were filled with concern and inquiry, clearly showing that she was very interested in the course of the mission.

"Everything went relatively smoothly," Link nodded and replied. "Let's send our fallen soldiers back." He looked at the stretchers covered with animal skins, his heart filled with sorrow and respect. These soldiers sacrificed themselves to protect their homeland and people; their bravery and selflessness will forever be etched in the annals of history.

"How many soldiers have we sacrificed this time..." Bai's voice choked with emotion, clearly moved by the profound grief.

“Nine,” Link replied sadly. “They were all the bravest warriors.”

......

In the deep darkness of night, at the cemetery in the North, a raging fire soared into the sky, illuminating a patch of the surrounding heavens. The firelight reflected on the stone tablets, making the words etched with the marks of time seem to come alive, silently recounting the heroic deeds of the past.

This is a cremation ceremony for the soldiers who recently sacrificed their lives; their bravery and dedication will be forever remembered by this city.

Flames licked the night sky, carrying endless sorrow and respect, sending the souls of these warriors to the distant shore.

After the cremation, the soldiers' remains were buried in a separate area designated for martyrs in the cemetery. Each tombstone stands solemnly and quietly, guarding this sacred land and the city's eternal remembrance of its heroes.

As soon as the burial ceremony ended, Link slowly turned around and left this place filled with sorrow and reverence.

He took a deep breath, trying to suppress the sorrow in his heart, then looked at Bai behind him and asked softly, "During the days I was away, did anything happen in the Northern Border?"

Bai followed closely behind Link, giving a detailed report as they walked: "In the few days you were gone, the Northern Territory was generally peaceful, with no major incidents. However, there have been some new changes in the population; another five or six hundred new people have joined our city. News from the Merchant Guild says that the largest batches of slaves have been safely delivered, including over a hundred commoners who migrated from afar, choosing the Northern Territory as their new home with a longing for a new life and hopes for the future. The remaining new people have arrived in smaller batches since then."

Link nodded and continued, "How many slaves have been taken in as new citizens in total?"

After a moment's thought, Bai accurately recited the number he had memorized: "Added together, it's just over three thousand people."

More than three thousand people!

This number gave Link a slight jolt.