Wrong, my skills refresh every week

Liu looked at Charles's appearance and his heart trembled.

A skill that allows one to withstand beatings... or something like that. Is this a curse that would only be hatched after being bullied so many times?

It's not that the Astralia family is unaware of the current situation in the city. Countless unemployed adult thugs have gathered together to rob and bully passers-by who are walking alone in the alleys...

But compared to these petty criminals, they are totally outnumbered and can do nothing about it. This is the sadness of this era.

"Now, is there anything I can do to help you? It seems like you are also confused..." Liu seemed to have thought of something, and his eyes revealed reluctance: "Yes, the new companion is..."

Ciel smiled and said, "No, we just got separated. I'll find him soon."

Lost?!

The girl's eyes were filled with even more sorrow. She didn't dare to speak. Such a large-scale vicious attack had just happened. The whole city was burning. They got separated under such conditions and looked for several shelters, but there was no news from them. Most likely, they would never be found again.

"I...will help you look for it. The secret faction is probably still hiding in the corners of the city. It's too dangerous to act alone." The girl said in a firm tone.

"No, I got my revenge last time, and I became much stronger..."

"Please let me go with you!" Liu declared loudly, with an attitude that could not be refused.

"Okay... okay." Charles said helplessly.

……

The two walked through countless streets. Ciel pretended to look through the trash cans and lifted up the collapsed rubble and beams on the ground to check. Liu stood by and watched silently.

He also went back to the church basement to check, but still found no sign of Bell.

"Those are……"

Seeing the timid looks from Lily and Cassandra, Liu asked curiously.

"They are all my new family members. The ground is too dangerous. Let them hide in the basement for the time being."

An orphan? Ryu quickly came up with the answer based on Ciel's information.

Indeed, in this chaos, the orphans in the slums are the ones with the least human rights. No one cares about their life or death...

"Mr. Charles." Liu called out to Charles who was moving forward.

"Ok?"

"Please don't belittle yourself. You are a human being worthy of respect."

"Hmm? Hmm?!"

Chapter 89: Liu: I don't allow you to say that about Mr. Ciel

"I'm just an ordinary person."

No, useless elf...what's wrong with you? Something's wrong!

I didn't do anything, why do I suddenly become respected?

Charles admitted that he had some bad intentions at first, and he wanted to poke a prick at this pure girl, but he didn't expect...

What on earth did you come up with?

Three question marks floated above Ciel's head.

"I don't allow you to say that about yourself! Mr. Ciel!" Liu put his hands on Ciel's shoulders: "Dumb tape, I will accompany you today until you find your companion."

Only then did I realize that an elf of the same age was actually taller than Ciel...

These damn long legs...

Without waiting for Ciel to refuse, Liu changed the subject: "However, the prerequisite for finding someone is your body. You have just recovered from your injuries, so you can't go on an empty stomach. This is not only inefficient, but also hurting yourself."

Ciel's gaze subconsciously moved to the girl's belly.

“Gurgle~~~~”

A strange noise filled the air between the two of them.

"This……"

"Don't get me wrong!!! I definitely didn't suggest this because I'm hungry!" The elf's ears turned red with shame.

She would definitely not be the kind of bad person who would persuade others to give up the search and rescue just because she was hungry and didn't want to accompany them!

Li Ang spoke loudly to hide his embarrassment: "Stop! Let's keep looking!"

"Do not……"

Just when the atmosphere between the two of them was becoming extremely awkward...

"Liang~~~~Over here, over here!" A shout came from afar.

Liu turned around and saw Alyse running towards him with her arms waving, followed by Leila with her hands on her head, and Kaguya with her eyes closed, pulling at her kimono and moving forward like a Yamato Nadeshiko.

"Everyone……"

"Liang! It looks like the dark faction won't attack again for the time being, let's go back first. Triumph! Triumph!" Alisha had a smile on her tired face all the time.

Leila rubbed her wrist unceremoniously: "Ah, I'm so tired. How many days have we not had a rest?"

Kaguya yawned. "I've been searching for the Adventurer Hunter in the dungeon for about five days now, and just when I got back, this massive attack happened."

"Hmm?" Kaguya opened her eyes and saw Charles standing behind Ryu. She narrowed her eyes and spoke in the gentle tone of a Far Eastern geisha:

"Oh my, isn't this Brother Xiaer? Didn't Xia Keti invite all the Soma clan members to have tea? Why are you still wandering around the street?"

Kaguya pushed aside Alyse who was holding Ryutetsu, bent down and looked into Ciel's eyes. She curved her eyes and said with a smile:

"Come, tell me, why did your clan buy so many ignition devices?"

Ciel raised his head, very disgusted with Kaguya's attitude, testing him overtly and covertly. Bring out the same attitude you had towards Bell before, asshole!

I obviously look stupid, okay? Look at my innocent eyes, they are full of justice! This week, I am not fake at all!

"I don't know. That's something the big guys up there decide." Charles said calmly.

Liu broke away from Alyse and stood in front of Kaguya: "Kaguya, what do you want to do? Even if you suspect the Soma clan, there is no need to point the finger at Mr. Ciel."

"Sir?" Kaguya glanced sideways: "Oh, it seems that our youngest sister has been getting along well with you recently."

This time, Leila interrupted Kaguya's topic: "News has come from the hero that the Soma clan has been cleared of suspicion."

"You really have great respect for the "brave man" of the clan, so I'm sorry for being too talkative." Kaguya covered her chin with her long sleeves: "I'm just curious, can't you tell me a thing or two?"

Charles thought about it...

"Since you have a good attitude this time, I will tell you a little bit."

He pulled the pistol out of his [Nika Pocket], pulled the trigger, and flames spurted out from the muzzle:

"It's something like this. Don't you think the current lighter (stove) is inconvenient? We are researching this because we want to expand our business into tobacco."

In the world of Dicuo, there is the dry tobacco that Ishtar smokes, and the more advanced ones are the snow purine cigars used by the rich. Cigarettes provided to civilians and low-level adventurers to relieve their mental stress are not popular.

Nicotine can stimulate the nervous system and has the effect of improving spirits, and is also suitable for use by some wizards.

Astraea and the others looked at each other in bewilderment. They were not sensitive to business and did not comment on this conclusion.

"Is it really okay to reveal the clan's secrets like this?" Leila asked.

"Of course I trust the Astraea family. You won't leak the information casually, will you?" Charles smiled fakely... As for whether it is true or not, you can guess it yourself.

Liu felt that she could stand up now, and she raised her voice:

"See, I told you Mr. Charles is a good man!"

"Hi hi~" Leila put her head in her hands and left.

Kaguya also lost interest, put her hands in her pockets and said boredly: "Let's go back, let's go back."

Liu looked at Charles and said, "How about Mr. Charles, come back with us for a quick meal. I will accompany you in the afternoon to search for your companions."

"Search and rescue?" Alisha glanced over.

Liu Mo whispered in the red-haired girl's ear, and Alyshe's eyes immediately rippled.

"Hey...Liang! How can we invite such a person to our headquarters?" Leila turned her head with a look of surprise.

"What do you mean by that kind of person? I don't allow you to say that about Mr. Charles, Leila!" Liu said sternly, with his hands on his hips.

Alishe clasped her hands together, making a loud snapping sound. "Yes, it's decided. Brother Ciel, come visit our clan! Oh, I'm starving. Let's go, go, go! Lady Astraea must have prepared delicious food and is waiting for our triumphant return!"

"Hey, Alicia!"

Without realizing it, Charles was being carried forward by the girls.

……

The location is somewhere in the northern part of Orario.

It was a quiet residence, the base of Ryu and others, the "Stardust Mansion".

And at this time...

"Hey, wait." Kaguya's hand fell on the sword at her waist: "Don't you feel something is wrong?"

"what?"

"There are two auras in the room."

"Oh no, Lady Astraea and? Are they from the dark faction?"

"Don't be nervous, Li'ang. You go around the back and we'll break through from the front. I'll count 1, 2, 3... start!"

Reconnaissance, deployment, and customized strategy, in just three seconds, the four cadres instantly completed mutual coordination and broke into the gate.

But when they approached the door, Charles saw it open automatically from the inside, and a stupid face with cheap rabbit ears instantly came into view.

"Welcome back..., lunch is ready... eh... Guha——————"

"Hey, no way..."

Charles covered his face and watched a level 5 boy, whose speed was enough to crush Chardo, being pinned to the ground by three level 3 boys.

What are you doing, Bell?

Lyu finally arrived and walked out of the room with the sacred object.

"Ah! You are... from that time!" Liu Ye saw Belle's face clearly and screamed in surprise.

"You are indeed a spy sent by the dark faction!" Liu drew out his knife and shouted angrily: "Hyuga Laila, control him, this man is too suspicious!"

"So, it was a misunderstanding! Liusang!" Belle screamed.

"I didn't give you permission to call me by my first name like that!"

Chapter 90 Bell! You with thick eyebrows and big eyes...

At the dinner table, Belle served the dishes virtuously while Astraea explained Belle's background while comforting the emotional Liu.

She was a goddess whose great compassion could be felt at first sight, dignified and beautiful, without a speck of dust.

At the same time, Alishe was also introducing Ciel.

"Eh? Charles? Sir?"

Belle's exaggerated reaction caught Astraea's attention.

"Al, do you know this Charles-kun?"

Charles looked away: "No, I don't think we've met."

Belle had indeed never seen her human form, but...

"Well, we really don't know each other..."

Astraea narrowed her eyes: "Al, has anyone ever told you that you never lie?"

Alishe nodded: "Yes, the name Al also sounds like a pseudonym."

Because Belle was too concerned, during the whole meal, Astralia looked at Charles intentionally or unintentionally with a smile in her eyes.