Keep attacking girls and try not to be killed by them

At this moment, although a thin white veil covered half of her face, Jiang Ran could still clearly see the anger and tension in the girl's expression.

"Banning!"

Viviana rode her horse at a trot, shouting as she came to Jiang Ran.

"Banning! The Wolf King's son is attacking you from a distance! A silver spear was just launched at you. Did you see it?!"

Jiang Ran was flattered to hear Viviana's concern for him. He thought that the girl would scold him without thinking.

After seeing Viviana's inner thoughts, Jiang Ran was even more moved, wondering how there could be such a good girl in the world.

"I saw it! I was lucky enough to dodge it! It turned out to be him! Wait, wait a minute, Viviana! Why are you here?!"

Jiang Ran pretended to have just discovered Viviana, and then his acting skills came in handy.

Viviana had no doubts when she saw Jiang Ran's reaction, but her expression seemed to indicate that she wanted to say something but was hesitant.

"I... the reason why I'm here is a long story."

As Viviana spoke, she drew out her usual scarlet silver longsword, and then summoned several slender scarlet silver rapiers, controlling them to float in the air around her for vigilance.

"Anyway, let's all be on guard against enemy attacks! We'll deal with the rest later!"

After saying that, Viviana stood on her feet, lowered her center of gravity, and skillfully took a stance, entering combat mode.

But Jiang Ran didn't want Viviana to fight alongside him at all.

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8.231 - Thinking in Love

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October 187, 8

〖2:21 pm〗

[Confession death countdown remaining: 30 days]

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There are two reasons why Jiang Ran doesn't want to fight with Viviana.

The first was that the battle with Kenroshi Okami was too dangerous for Viviana to participate in.

As far as Jiang Ran knew, although Viviana's attack ability was excellent, her defense and dodging abilities were very average. She could basically only rely on the footwork of the Feiqiliu swordsmanship to protect herself.

Previously in the "Tower", Jiang Ran had fought against a powerful enemy together with the werewolf girl Adela. Jiang Ran still remembers the difficult experience vividly. It was really too difficult to fight and protect people at the same time.

But now, Kenroshi Okami and the werewolf ancestor who is likely to appear again are far more powerful than the skeleton monsters in the "Tower", and Viviana does not have any life-saving items like the "Black Jade Ring". In this case, asking Jiang Ran to take her to fight is tantamount to taking her to her death.

The first reason alone is actually sufficient, but the second reason is also very important to Jiang Ran, and that reason is what Viviana just said.

——"Anyway, let's all be on guard against enemy attacks! We'll deal with the rest later!"

The first half of Viviana's words is unimportant; the key lies in the second half.

What does "the rest of the things" refer to?

In Jiang Ran's opinion, "the rest of the things" most likely refers to the fact that "Ice Star Shirley kissed him just now."

Viviana did not come to settle accounts with Jiang Ran immediately, but gave priority to the overall situation. Jiang Ran deeply admired her maturity and steadiness in prioritizing things.

However, Jiang Ran felt a little uncomfortable when he thought that Viviana had a backup plan and was planning to settle the score later.

Although Jiang Ran has the ability to read minds, if Viviana doesn't think in that direction, Jiang Ran won't be able to read the corresponding information. Unfortunately, after meeting Viviana, all Viviana thought about was the safety of "Banning", or she was worried about the sniper attack of Kenroshi Okami. In short, the main focus was on "putting the overall situation first".

Therefore, Jiang Ran still had no idea what Viviana thought about the "kissing incident" just now.

As the saying goes, mankind's greatest fear comes from the unknown. Not knowing how Viviana would react, Jiang Ran felt that the best way was to separate from her for a while and let time heal all emotions.

Otherwise, if during the battle with Kenroshi Okami, Viviana suddenly wanted to clarify with Jiang Ran what happened to the kiss just now, then Jiang Ran would not be able to die no matter how many lives he had.

So, in addition to how to defeat Kenroshi Okami, Jiang Ran had another new problem:

How can I reasonably let Viviana leave first?

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In order to find a way, Jiang Ran turned on the "computing power enhancement and overclocking". His many years of experience in dealing with various women allowed him to always survive in such situations.

And this time, it's no exception.

"Viviana, can I ask you for a favor? Only you can do this." Jiang Ran said sincerely and urgently.

"what's up?"

Viviana didn't think much about it and responded immediately.

Jiang Ran pretended to hesitate for a moment before he made his request. He told Viviana that the Snow Deer Family's troops were about ten kilometers away from here. If they could be brought here, they would be able to defeat Kenroshi Okami and other werewolves who were pursuing them.

"Viviana, the warhorse you ride is very fast. If it were you, you would definitely be able to bring reinforcements quickly." Jiang Ran added.

After listening to Jiang Ran's suggestion, Viviana thought for a few seconds, and then suggested that Jiang Ran ride with her on the Scarlet Flame Divine Horse to find reinforcements, because Viviana was worried about leaving Jiang Ran here alone.

After listening to this, Jiang Ran pointed out that the weight and size of two people would make it difficult for the warhorse to exert its speed. At this time, only the slender Viviana could make the warhorse exert its fastest speed.

"Don't worry, Viviana, I will evacuate with you, but I'm not as fast as you. Trust me, it'll be fine."

Jiang Ran started stretching his muscles as he spoke, which was also indirectly encouraging Viviana to quickly ride her Scarlet Flame Divine Horse.

Having said that, Viviana was a little shaken. She knew in her heart that with her own strength, she could not stop Kenroshi Okami.

In addition, Viviana still remembered that when they were in the "Maze Green Ghost Lair", Banning showed strength far beyond her expectations. If Viviana's judgment was correct, Banning's current strength might have surpassed hers.

Viviana's heart wavered even more when she thought that she, who came here specifically to help, might just be a hindrance.

—(This is a battlefield… On a battlefield… We must maintain rational judgment… We cannot act impulsively…)

Viviana recalled the earnest teachings given to her by the Red and Black Elders and finally made a decision.

Just like she left her father in the werewolf royal territory in order to save him, she now has to choose a risky but more promising option in order to save Banning.

"Ok, I see."

The hesitation on Viviana's face disappeared, and after making a decision, she moved forward.

However, before setting out to seek reinforcements from the Snow Deer Family, Viviana had one thing to confirm with Banning, which would affect how she would deal with the Snow Deer Family next.

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"Banning, there is one thing I hope you can answer me truthfully."

Riding on the Scarlet Flame Divine Horse, Viviana asked Banning the question that had been temporarily put aside.

"When I arrived here just now, if I saw it correctly, I saw the West Kingdom's chief court magician, Ice Star Shirley, forcibly kissing you, right?"

As soon as this question was asked, Banning's expression obviously stiffened. Viviana knew that Banning definitely didn't want this matter to be told, which must be very embarrassing for him.

——(Sorry, Benning, I don’t mean to hurt you, but I have to ask this question.)

Under Viviana's gaze, Banning nodded heavily, and in this way, the big stone in Viviana's heart could finally be put down.

——(Great...Banning was forced after all...)

It turns out that from Viviana's perspective, she had always wondered if Icestar Shirley was taking advantage of Benning by force because, in Viviana's values, how could a woman date a man younger than herself? Icestar Shirley looked at least five years older than Benning! She could have been Benning's mother!

[Note: Viviana's logical thinking was confused due to excessive excitement]

After Banning said that there were reinforcements from the Snow Deer family more than ten kilometers away, Viviana became more certain of her guess. She even imagined the conversation in which Ice Star Shirley used the reinforcements as a bargaining chip to threaten Banning.

As for the Ice Star Shirley who rode away on Banning's warhorse just now, she must have gone to call for reinforcements.

"Don't worry, Banning, I won't tell anyone."

Viviana patted Benning's shoulder heavily, hoping that this would give him some comfort.

In addition, she had something else to tell Banning, but she was a little embarrassed to say it.

After hesitating for a while, Viviana finally spoke before setting off. Just as the Scarlet Flame Divine Horse started to move, Viviana shouted to Banning, "And then... and then... Banning! You, don't worry about it. I... I won't... mind...!"

Before she could finish her words, the Scarlet Flame Divine Horse had already carried Viviana a long way away. It was unknown whether her last words were successfully conveyed to Banning.

8.232 - Fourth Confrontation

Looking at Viviana who was gradually walking away, Jiang Ran once again sighed, wondering how there could be such an "understanding" girl in the world.

Instead of thinking that Jiang Ran was unfaithful and cheating, Viviana thought that Jiang Ran was being wronged and that it was Ice Star Shirley who was forcing Jiang Ran to do something he was unwilling to accept.

In her mindset, even if overwhelming evidence was right in front of her, before Jiang Ran admitted it himself, she would still consider the possibility that was most beneficial to Jiang Ran.

To use an analogy, it's like being framed by a bad classmate at school, and your parents rush to the school after receiving a call from the homeroom teacher. Just when you think your parents will scold you without knowing the truth, they stand by you and argue with you, unreasonably believing that you would never do anything bad.

At that moment, I was so moved that tears came to my eyes.

However, Jiang Ran did not shed tears. It was not because he was not moved, but because his conscience ached besides being moved - after all, he was not framed, at least, he did not put up any decent resistance.

If Viviana had not trusted Jiang Ran unconditionally, no matter how eloquent he was, it would have been difficult for him to get away with the situation just now.

Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that if a girl like Viviana were discussed in the world of Earth, it would be even more incredible than a science fiction story. Even if you search the Earth with a lantern, you would not be able to find a few such girls.

(Jiang Ran: Thank you, Viviana. I will definitely repay the favor I owe you.)

(Stupid Loli: This guy seems to owe someone a favor. Please don’t let this person’s sincerity go to waste.)

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The stupid loli's complaint hit the nail on the head, but if Jiang Ran wanted to live up to the girls' sincerity, it would all depend on whether he could finally complete the "three tasks" assigned by the "good god".

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Uncertainty about the future made Jiang Ran rarely retort to the stupid loli. The stupid loli also felt that she had gone too far, so she deliberately changed the subject and said something like "What a pity, Viviana's last sentence just now was not counted as a confession. If it was a confession, it would be so easy~".

Since it was a forced topic, the stupid loli didn't think about it when she said it. After she finished speaking, she thought about it carefully. If it was considered a confession, then the confession death countdown that had just been reset would have to be reset again, and 30 days would have been wasted in vain!

After thinking this through, the stupid loli realized how stupid her words were, so she simply stopped talking to avoid being made fun of by Jiang Ran.

Fortunately, Jiang Ran was not in the mood to tease the stupid loli at this time, because after such a long time after that "greeting" attack, Kenroshi Okami finally showed up.

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"I thought you would continue to hide in the shadows and shoot arrows at me like before, Kenroshi Okami."

Jiang Ran said as he looked at Kenrushi Okami who was slowly walking towards him from the distant hills.

Unlike the previous times we met, this time Kenroshi Okami changed into the attire of a werewolf king. Today he wore a white robe with gold edges, and silver-grey chain mail was faintly visible in the gaps of the robe. Coupled with his handsome face with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, he was indeed a handsome man.

...It's a pity that beneath this appearance lies a cruel heart that will do anything to achieve its goals.

Even with a sacred weapon like the "Silver Divine Spear Silva" in hand, it is difficult to conceal the evil aura that continues to emanate from Kenroshi Okami.

"Because I changed my mind. I will kill you in person."

Kenroshi Okami has very good hearing. He has a pair of pointed wolf ears for real. Even from such a distance, he still heard Jiang Ran's provocation clearly and fought back.

His attitude of not rushing to launch an attack was exactly what Jiang Ran wanted.

"I know you want to kill me, but Ice Star Shirley has already run far away? Is it okay if you don't chase her?" Jiang Ran continued to taunt.

"It doesn't matter. I can kill you first and then slowly capture her... Anyway, killing you won't take much time."

Kenroshi Okami's answer was still calm. His current calmness was much better than before, which made Jiang Ran secretly wonder what made this guy achieve so much growth in such a short time.

(Could it be that... I have become his "experience points"?)

Thinking carefully about the past, Jiang Ran realized that although Kenrushi Okami had failed to kill him many times, on the other hand, he had also failed to kill Kenrushi Okami many times.

While Jiang Ran himself continued to grow, Kenroshi Okami also did not stagnate.

(This guy... is truly a worthy opponent.)

However, in terms of growth rate, Jiang Ran is definitely unique among all the people he has met so far.

When Jiang Ran first encountered Kenroshi Okami, he had no intention of winning, only of escaping.

During the second encounter, Jiang Ran was also unable to fight back, but he was no longer as panicked when he retreated;