Keep attacking girls and try not to be killed by them

However, there is a problem. Viviana's current understanding of Jiang Ran is still basically the concept of the "hunter boy" from the beginning, which brings some difficulties to Jiang Ran.

Although Viviana seems easy to talk to and will be shy like an ordinary girl after being kissed, she has the self-respect and pride of a strong person when it comes to her fighting strength.

When Jiang Ran was replenishing his magic just now, part of the reason why he used the "Goblin's Secret Vault" was to change his impression in Viviana's mind.

Regardless of whether the two will have the chance to meet again after leaving the maze today, and whether Jiang Ran will have the opportunity to launch a formal attack on Viviana, for Jiang Ran, getting Viviana's recognition is a very meaningful step.

·

It is true that in some emotional relationships, a strong woman and a weak man is also a form of love.

Men rely on role positioning such as pitiful, cute, and weak to win women's sympathy and then turn it into love. This is also a path to love.

But Jiang Ran didn't follow this route. He always relied on showing his own value to attract women to like him.

Therefore, regardless of whether Jiang Ran was stronger than Viviana in actual terms, he had to find a way to make Viviana admit in her heart that the young hunter was now more powerful than the "Silver Queen Bee".

What really matters is Viviana's thoughts, not "facts" such as levels, stats, and records.

Jiang Ran's decision to make Viviana realize that her total magic power had been surpassed was only the first step. Next, he would continue to show Viviana his growth in a "natural and unpretentious" way.

And helping Viviana leave the maze is a perfect opportunity.

"I do remember, but what about you, Viviana? You didn't come in from the entrance to the maze in Driss Town, did you?"

Jiang Ran did not accept Viviana's proposal, and instead cared about her situation.

"I'll figure it out myself, you don't have to worry about me."

"How can I not worry about you? You're injured like this."

As Jiang Ran spoke, he gently touched the arrow wound on Viviana's thigh, and she immediately hissed in pain.

"Besides, you just used such a powerful move, which must have used up a lot of your magic power. If you encounter danger again, won't you be unable to escape?"

Jiang Ran's continuous questioning left Viviana unable to answer, and both of them fell into a brief silence.

·

In fact, Viviana knew how bad her situation was, but how could she accept the protection of someone weaker than herself?

Whether it was her status as a noble or a powerful person, these did not allow her to continue to accept Banning's help.

"I...I will handle my own affairs. Thank you for your kindness."

Viviana had no choice but to make it clear. After she said that, Banning finally gave up insisting, but turned to ask other questions.

"By the way, why is Viviana in this maze?"

"I……"

The moment she opened her mouth, Viviana hesitated.

The Feiqi family's action plan this time was required to be kept confidential, so even Banning couldn't let it slip.

"I... I came here to conquer the maze, but... but... but I didn't expect the monsters here to be stronger than I expected, so I had to give up."

Viviana didn't actually lie, she just concealed part of the truth, but even such a simple "lie" was told in a disjointed manner.

She has always been innocent and honest, and is really not good at doing such shameful things.

"I see. I just saw some very strong people fighting monsters on the ground, some flying and some hiding in the ground. After seeing you in this maze as well, I thought they were your companions."

When Banning said this, Viviana knew that he was definitely talking about the Red and Black Elder.

Viviana sighed secretly in her heart. She knew that Banning must have only seen the "excitement" but not the "truth". The current situation was that even the Red and Black Elders were no match for the maze boss.

Viviana didn't want to deceive Banning, but she couldn't reveal the family's plan either, so she could only remain silent in response to Banning's words, neither confirming nor denying.

At this time, the two had already walked to a place close to the exit of the ravine, and if they walked up further they would reach the ground.

This means that the two of them must decide what to do next.

·

"Viviana, can you first tell me where your exit is?"

At this time, Banning asked a question that Viviana could answer. Viviana didn't think much about it and pointed him in the direction of the exit of the maze in the Feiqi family's territory.

"So it's over there, that's perfect, we're going the same way!"

Banning was very excited and immediately told Viviana the location of the exit of Dris Town.

Based on their current location, they can easily reach the exit of the Feiqi family's territory first, and then go to the exit of Dris Town, without having to take a detour.

Viviana was also very excited when she heard this. This greatly increased the possibility of both of them surviving safely.

"So, Viviana, let's not talk about who is escorting whom. Let's just head to the exit together. Is this acceptable to you?"

At this time, Banning changed his words and made a new proposal to Viviana.

This time, Viviana didn't show any resistance. She was happy to accept the two of them helping each other.

——(Helping each other...isn't that what "friends" are all about?)

Viviana has always wanted to have a friend, but her family always asked her to act as secretly as possible, so she never had the opportunity to make friends.

So now, as Banning became more and more like her friend, Viviana was delighted.

only……

——(If they've already kissed? ...Can we still be friends...?)

Viviana didn't know what her relationship with Banning was now, and she couldn't figure out what kind of feelings she had for Banning.

As the two of them returned to the ground, the red beam of light once again enveloped Viviana.

Two or three hundred meters away from them, a carefully arranged encirclement had begun to quietly close.

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7.45 - Dangerous Situation

"Viviana, what is this on you...?"

The red beam of light on Viviana's body made Banning look confused, and Viviana was also wondering why Banning didn't have the same beam of light.

After the two communicated with each other, Viviana finally understood the situation.

Viviana first told Banning the origin of the red beam of light. At that time, the maze leader used unknown magic or skills to mark out all the surviving invaders in the maze with real-time tracking red beams of light.

The reason why Banning was not marked was because he entered the maze after this incident happened, so he survived.

"However, even though you don't have the red beam of light on you, if you continue to move with me, you will still reveal your whereabouts to the monsters."

Viviana felt that she was a burden to Banning at this time. She thought that without her, Banning might be able to escape from the green ghost's lair more easily.

"Banning, why don't you just go to the maze exit by yourself? I'll try my best to lead the monsters in the opposite direction."

Without any hesitation, Viviana immediately came up with a new idea, which she thought was the right thing to do.

However, in Jiang Ran's eyes, Viviana's "as it should be" is a precious quality. It is no exaggeration to say that this quality is almost non-existent among the nobles in the Prison Star World.

Jiang Ran has always subconsciously equated the nobles with the high-ranking officials and the playboys on Earth.

What these people have in common is that they are selfish and treat ordinary people like lowly livestock.

However, Viviana did not do so. Even for someone like Jiang Ran who had no background to speak of, she would seriously remember Jiang Ran's kindness and seek to repay him.

So, how could Jiang Ran let such an innocent and kind girl take risks alone?

"Viviana, this red beam of light is actually a good thing."

Jiang Ran thought about it for a moment, then started talking nonsense, as he was good at, trying to make Viviana change her mind.

——『Combat Class Skill [Trickster - Lv25] has been activated and is currently in effect...』

"A good thing...? How can this be a good thing?"

Seeing Viviana's confused reaction, Jiang Ran was not surprised at all.

Whether he could convince Viviana of his theory would depend entirely on his ability to fabricate stories on the spot and the effectiveness of his "trickster" skills.

·

Jiang Ran told Viviana that he and Viviana were actually working together in a covert relationship.

They can take advantage of the fact that only one of the two people has a mark to create an information asymmetry effect. A strategy like the mantis stalks the cicada while the oriole is behind is easy to implement.

"What mantis...what bird?"

Jiang Ran subconsciously used the language of another world to tell the stories of the Earth world, which made Viviana confused.

Looking at her cute look with her head tilted, Jiang Ran almost couldn't help laughing.

However, time was running out, so Jiang Ran immediately gave a concise explanation, and then added another use for the red beam of light: to mislead the enemy in combination with the terrain.

Jiang Ran came up with this idea based on the situation in the ravine just now. If Viviana were to hide in the cave, the vertical red beam of light would only stay on the top of the mountain, thus achieving the effect of luring the enemy to the wrong place.

"In short, if used properly, the red beam of light can become our 'weapon'. Am I correct, Viviana?"

After some fabricated stories, Jiang Ran handed the power of judgment to Viviana, which is also a kind of communication skill.

Because Viviana is higher than Jiang Ran in status, as long as Jiang Ran gives her the right to judge, she can more easily agree with Jiang Ran's ideas. This technique is very useful in communicating with elders, teachers and even workplace leaders.

The result was just as Jiang Ran expected. Viviana agreed with his idea, so it was natural for them to continue with their previous plan of action together.

As for whether or not to use the strategies Jiang Ran just mentioned, it no longer matters.

·

In the densely wooded mountains, Viviana rode on a warhorse, and Banning followed nearby, walking quickly.

Viviana was quite surprised at the quality of this black warhorse. Although it was walking on a rugged mountain road, she only felt very slight bumps. Moreover, the physique of this warhorse was quite strong. It could easily force its way through bushes that ordinary horses would find difficult to pass through, as if its body was made of metal.

"Banning, where did you buy this warhorse?"

Viviana also wanted to buy a warhorse of the same breed, preferably a white mare, so that she and Banning could form a pair.

——(Hey, but why should I be paired with Benning?)

"Well, I don't know where I bought it. Actually, this warhorse found me on its own..."

Banning smiled awkwardly, then told Viviana the story of his encounter with the warhorse.

As they talked, the two walked out of the area covered by dense forests. The view suddenly opened up, and Viviana was finally able to see the battle situation on the side of the Red and Black Elders.

On another hillside five or six hundred meters away, a three-story-tall maze boss was striding forward with a square shield in hand. In the direction of his advance, there was a two-headed giant python that was no smaller than his own.

The two-headed giant python was covered with pitch-black metal scales, and it looked invulnerable to swords and guns. One of its two heads was still spraying purple-black liquid, trying to prevent the maze boss from approaching.

Its other head was resisting the attack of the Dark Elder Augusto, but the Dark Elder's target was not the two-headed python, but the mysterious old man standing on the poisonous head.

At the same time, Elder Yuhong spread his flaming wings and flew into the air, helping Elder Minghei intercept the hornet monsters that kept flying from all directions.

Each of these hornet monsters is the size of an adult human. They continuously fly out from the magic circle constructed by the maze boss "God of Magic", making the already chaotic battlefield even more difficult to distinguish.

Viviana, who was experienced in the battlefield, immediately understood the situation. The Red and Black Elders and the Mysterious Old Man were attacking each other, and they both hoped to divert the hatred of the maze boss to each other.

But the maze boss has his own ideas. He wants to eliminate both invading forces.

——(Elders, can you escape safely...?)

Viviana was anxious about the safety of the two teachers, but she could do nothing to help.

All she could do now was to get out of the maze as quickly as possible. Only in this way could the Red and Black Elders retreat without any worries.

"Viviana, I'm afraid we need to prepare for battle..."

At this moment, Banning's voice drew Viviana's attention back, and the horse she was riding had stopped.

I saw shadows moving near the bushes in front of me that Banning pointed to, and if I paid close attention, I would find that rustling sounds were already spreading all around them.

There was no doubt that the enemy had surrounded them.

7.46 - Goblin Shaman (nd Update)

"Don't worry, I'm here."

Viviana immediately summoned five scarlet silver rapiers floating around, and at the same time asked Banning to get on the horse.

"The enemy has the advantage in numbers, and the terrain here is not favorable to us. We must break through first."

Just two simple sentences reflected Viviana's rich battlefield experience. However, Banning did not ride the horse as she asked.