Xingtie, started with a guitar, and made a living by singing

"Yes. While you're working hard here, we adults can't just sit there doing nothing, especially since the world changes so suddenly and inconspicuously."

Ji Zi took a sip of the black tea brought by the receptionist, with a serious expression.

"Whether it's the Demon King's army or the Rift Creation, if they continue to sit idly by, I'm afraid they will eventually lead the world into the abyss.

But if we look at the world from a heavenly perspective, it is too easy for people to have the illusion of omniscience and omnipotence.

So, I came down here early to join this Chamber of Commerce, to gather some necessary intelligence while waiting for your return."

"So, does that mean we can go on a pioneering journey with Himeko next?"

March Seven happily jumped into her arms, and Ji Zi gently rubbed her head and said lovingly.

"That's right."

These two get along just like mother and daughter.

Not only Mimiya, but even the pioneers thought so.

But it is always a good thing to have new companions joining. After a brief introduction to Jizi, she easily integrated into the team.

……

The Chamber of Commerce was very efficient and prepared the carriage that afternoon, and then set off smoothly.

However, this success did not last long.

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Chapter 162: Whoosh~Whoosh (Wind Blowing)

The baby is crying.

It was originally a very annoying sound, but for some reason...

Xing looked at the mother with tears in her eyes, gently rubbing her child's cheek, and she couldn't show an expression of disgust no matter what.

She just withdrew her hand and looked away woodenly.

Although she was reluctant to admit it, she ultimately chose the side of salvation.

Even though my heart was as heavy as usual, I couldn't say that this was a good thing for that child.

Living in such a bad and not beautiful world, and being born as a refugee, she is destined to face many hardships and pains in the future.

but……

At least she still has a mother who loves her deeply.

Compared to a guy like me who has no idea where he came from, where he is going, and even has no relatives.

That child still has the right to be loved and to love.

Besides——

If Wendy were here, she would definitely make the same decision.

Whispering this quietly in his heart, Xing always felt a little less burdened.

Ji Zi, who observed her actions, just smiled charmingly and pleased.

This caused the crowd around to become a little restless, but no one dared to offend this elegant and noble man who looked like a big shot from the royal city.

A few knowledgeable people even recognized that the badge she was wearing belonged to an important cadre of the Border Chamber of Commerce.

Such adults from the "upper class" naturally cannot be provoked, but there are still many people staring at her, hoping that this group of kind-hearted adults will show more kindness.

However, it is Dan Heng who is responsible for external affairs.

His cold and unapproachable face was very scary. At least the people he called out to were startled and stood up straight.

"Excuse me, we are adventurers from Gertlo, currently escorting this batch of supplies to the western battlefield. Judging from your appearance, you must have escaped from a frontier city. Could it be that the Demon King's army has already breached the border defenses?"

A cold male voice and a subtle sense of pressure emanating from the young man.

This made the person being questioned dare not look him in the eye, especially when he looked down and saw the silver nameplate hanging around the other person's neck. He swallowed his saliva and felt a little scared, fearing that if he gave a wrong answer, he would be beheaded.

"Okay, Danheng. Don't scare me. It's not common to suddenly ask people a long question right away."

Seeing that the person being questioned looked panicked, March Seven quickly spoke to comfort him.

"Well, don't be afraid. My companion just looks a little difficult to get along with, but he doesn't mean any harm!"

"Yes, yes..." the man quickly responded after arranging his words. "We fled from Emerald City. I don't know if Sunset City, further ahead, has been breached, but everyone in the city says the western defenses will be breached sooner or later. Even the city lord has abandoned the city and fled. With no reinforcements and no food, we all fled with them."

"This city lord actually led the escape?"

"Yes... Because the pressure on the western front is so great, monsters occasionally sneak into the city and kill people. Everyone is very scared. The city lord has sent knights several times but failed to catch the murderer. I guess he is also afraid of assassination, so he wants to quickly return to the safer hinterland. But..."

As if recalling some horrible scene, the man's face turned pale and he trembled.

"When we passed by a mass grave earlier, someone reportedly saw them wandering around in the form of the undead..."

"This is really..."

For a moment, San Yueqi didn't know whether to say that the city lord was unlucky or deserved it.

"This is just the retribution that those who abandon their people deserve."

Mimiya showed disdain for this.

The person being asked the question just gave a forced smile and didn't agree, but there was a hint of recognition in his eyes.

"In that case, should we still go to the Emerald City?"

March 7 said with some distress.

"They also have a share in the delivery order, but don't let the city be deserted by the time we get there."

These words made the refugees' eyes brighten up suddenly, as many of them had not had enough food for a long time.

If they could get some supplies, even if it was only enough for one meal or even half a meal, at least they would have the strength to walk to the next city.

"Of course we have to go. We have signed a formal contract."

Ji Zi's voice suddenly interrupted, and Dan Heng and San Yueqi also focused their eyes on her.

"Everyone, don't forget your identities and what you will do next."

She reminded in a cautious yet gentle voice.

"Oh, that's right... Regardless of whether they're there or not, it's better to go over and take a look. What if there really are still people defending the city, but they miss the chance to resupply because of us? That would be too tragic."

Sanyueshichi was a compassionate girl and quickly agreed to Jizi's proposal.

Although she had always been Ji Zi's most loyal fan girl when she was on the train, there was no such thing as her singing a different tune.

Dan Heng glanced back at the transport vehicle, moved closer to Ji Zi, and whispered.

"Then do we need to leave some supplies for them?"

"Leave them a small portion of the share sent to Emerald City."

Although such a proposal is unfair to those who defend the city, allowing this group of refugees to attack the towns in the rear will probably only cause greater panic.

Therefore, while retaining enough for the Emerald City to use, there was enough supplies to provide the refugees with two meals a day.

This is also the special situation handling right she was granted after joining the Chamber of Commerce.

Perhaps it was the group's kind deeds that opened the refugees' hearts, and soon everyone stopped being so indifferent, and even took the initiative to help others do things within their ability.

While he was resting on the spot, the person who had been asked the question earlier also ran over and spoke.

"My Lords, you said earlier that you were going to the front lines, right?"

"What do you want to do? During this special period, we are not responsible for carrying letters or other miscellaneous tasks."

Mimiya has encountered this kind of person who likes to take advantage of others countless times since her adventure.

Each one has a story, each more touching than the other, but when it comes to compensation, they have nothing to show for it.

Although she doesn't care about that little bit of money, it doesn't mean she likes to be cheated.

"Ahahaha...you must be joking. How dare you bother me with such a small matter?"

The freckled brown-haired young man scratched his head awkwardly.

"I just want to give you all a suggestion... If possible, it would be best to turn back directly after visiting the Emerald City and not go any further into the battlefields on the western front."

"Why? Aren't you worried that the kingdom's defenses will be breached, leading to even more casualties?"

Mimiya frowned, somewhat dissatisfied with his weak performance.

"...Of course I'm afraid."

When she said this, the freckled young man lowered his head and said with some frustration.

"But, after all, if the front line hadn't been breached, there wouldn't have been so many monsters from the Demon King's army pouring in here, right?"

He was of course referring to the group of monsters that had attacked the fleeing team earlier. When they saw the supply truck, they immediately retreated, leaving only the goblins behind to watch.

Regardless of whether the other party is proficient in the tactical outline, at least he is not a brainless monster who only knows how to kill.

Facing such an enemy, given the dire state of the Western Front, it was only a matter of time before they were breached.

Unless a legendary brave team appears, otherwise——

"Ha. Thank you for your concern, but we can't retreat."

Mimiya folded her arms and answered in a firm tone.

"Why? You and the other adults are all at the Silver level, no... maybe even stronger than Silver, at least at the Senior level. They should be able to live well wherever they go, right?"

The freckled young man looked at her in surprise. Although his words were a bit inappropriate, he didn't want this group of unique adventurers to die in vain on a hopeless battlefield.

They are different from other trash who claim to be adventurers but are actually thugs and gangsters. They are truly doing things to help and save others.

As long as we preserve this vitality and look for opportunities to fight later, we can at least live longer than most people.

In response, Mimiya just snorted softly.

"No reason, but if you must find a reason."

She looked back at the people who were discussing the next strategy.

"Have you ever seen a brave man who, faced with adversity, retreats instead of moving forward?"

"Brave, brave!?"

The freckled young man exclaimed.

"Tsk. Keep your voice down. This is just my one-sided opinion of them. Although, in fact, everyone can indeed be given such a name -"

Mimiya kicked the freckled young man sideways and watched him jump away, covering his leg, wanting to scream in pain but quickly shutting his mouth.

"S-So, you and the other adults are here to save the kingdom and the world, right?"

After the previous lesson, the freckled young man spoke much softer. If it weren't for Sen Ren's sharp hearing, he might not even understand what he said.

"You can think so... But, as I said before, they didn't do this just to leave a name in history. They had a more grand, more pure reason, but I don't understand what it is. After all... it's not right. Why am I telling you all this? Hurry up and get your rations and leave—"

Halfway through his words, Mimiya seemed to have noticed something and immediately waved her hand in disgust to drive him away.

Although he felt a little aggrieved and really wanted to know what the untold truth was, the freckled young man still left obediently. For people like them, knowing too much would only shorten their lives.

After he left, Mimiya looked at Wendy who got off the carriage with a hint of concern on her face.

"Why did you come down?"

"If I sleep any longer, I'll be forgotten like a pebble on the roadside."

Wendy yawned, looking sleepy, but her gaze was looking into the distance.

"Also, although I really like to take a nap on rainy days, if there's a lot of noise around me, I'll get a little irritated."

I was already trying to suppress the storm in my body that was like a ball of wool that had been scratched by a cat, and from time to time I could hear malicious glances from the side.