Keep attacking girls and try not to be killed by them

No way, this is too embarrassing!

"Why...why do you only want to take care of me?" Emilia tested cautiously.

Now that things have come to this, she must get to the bottom of it.

At this moment, Banning suddenly looked at Emilia with a look of idiot, as if Emilia had asked a stupid question.

"Because you still owe me money. You have to get better soon. I'm still waiting for you to buy me a potion book and teach me magic."

Completely beyond Emilia's expectations, every word Banning said turned into a flying knife piercing her heart.

The rapid breathing and the hot cheeks have all dropped to freezing point.

Emilia felt like an idiot. This was that evil-minded Benning! She had even wondered if he… if he liked her…

——(But, I think this way, is it because I have already fallen in love with him?)

Once this idea came into Emilia's mind, she could no longer get rid of it.

——(I... like Benning?)

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"How about it? Do you want to go back to bed and rest? I'll help you over there?"

"No, thank you for now... I seem to be gradually getting used to it."

Emilia was unsettled and a little afraid to have any more physical contact with Banning.

She tried to stand up and walk on her own and found that her body was no longer as painful as when she first woke up.

And she was able to recover so quickly thanks to Banning's careful care throughout the morning.

"Really? That's good... I'll come to you with food around noon."

Banning said as he started packing up, which made Emilia look a little disappointed.

Emilia then realized that she had inadvertently become very accustomed to having Banning by her side.

However, Banning was not his relative, so there was no reason for him to stay in his house.

So, after his injury gets better, will Banning still come to see him every day like this?

Emilia knew very well that the answer was definitely no.

From now on, after the favor of the two third-level magic books is repaid, there may be no further developments between the two of them.

When Emilia thought of this, she felt...very uncomfortable in her heart.

The feeling of losing Benning forever made her feel a little breathless.

"Emilia, shall I go first?"

Banning was carrying the package and was about to walk towards the door.

Emilia wanted to say something to persuade him to stay, but she couldn't find a suitable excuse, so she could only nod blankly.

Banning turned around and walked towards the door, moving away from Emilia step by step.

Watching Banning's departing figure, Emilia thought of the delicious soup she had that morning;

I remembered the meticulous care;

I remembered how he had persevered to come and take care of me after a night of hard fighting;

He recalled how he had eagerly picked himself up and placed him on the horse's back when they had finally met last night;

Emilia recalled how Banning nervously tried to detoxify her after she was accidentally bitten by a snake.

I remembered how he single-handedly turned the tide and led away a powerful enemy for the safety of his team;

It was Banning who discovered Nassar's abnormality, and it was Banning who promptly dealt with the monster rat infestation in the slums;

He accomplished many great things, but he did not seek any fame;

He is kind and generous, and treats subhuman races equally;

Looking back now, Emilia felt that Banning was not a bad person. He forced two third-level magic books on her not because he was asking for anything in return, but because he was trying to open up her heart that refused to fight in his own way.

This boy who sticks cute little foxes on the hotel walls every day can't be a bad person.

The scenes of memories continued to flash through her mind, and before she knew it, Emilia had followed Banning to the door.

Looking at Banning who was about to leave, Emilia remembered something her mother told her when she was a child.

——"Emilia, when you grow up, if you meet someone you like, you must pursue them bravely."

——"We, the fox people, are a tribe that dares to love and hate~"

Subconsciously, Emilia grabbed Banning's hand.

Then, when Banning turned around to look back at Emilia, she stood on tiptoe and gave the boy a chick-pecking kiss on the face.

Before Banning could react, Emilia pushed him out of the door with both hands and then closed it.

—(Oh my…oh my…!)

—(I…I…!)

Emilia leaned against the door and slowly sat down on the ground.

Her cheeks were flushed and her heart was about to jump out...!

4.52 - Preparing for War (Second Update)

Jiang Ran stood outside Emilia's house, somewhat unresponsive.

The soft touch of the girl's lips still lingered on his cheek.

The prompt that popped up in his field of vision later surprised Jiang Ran even more.

——『The confession from "Foxman Emilia" has been confirmed. Energy point +1. Current energy point: 1』

(Eh, is this even possible?)

Emilia did not say a single word of confession, but her actions just now were also considered as a confession of her feelings.

Jiang Ran never thought that he would receive Emilia's confession in this way.

(Benny: Oh my God!)

(Benny: This time it’s really too extreme!)

(Benny: There’s only one day left in the countdown!)

The stupid loli was screaming excitedly in Jiang Ran's mind. These days, as the countdown to the day was getting shorter, she was almost going crazy.

Jiang Ran, on the other hand, remained calm throughout. If there was anything he didn't expect, it was Emilia's final kiss.

Jiang Ran originally thought that she would confess her feelings in a subtle way through words.

(It seems I still don’t know enough about fox girls.)

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After obtaining the confession points this time, Jiang Ran was not in a hurry to use them.

He already had a plan in mind on how to use the points this time.

After leaving Emilia's house, Jiang Ran first went to visit branch chief Oleg.

Oleg had woken up from his coma, and Jiang Ran reported to him the results of last night's battle - of course, in order to hide his special identity and abilities, Jiang Ran had appropriately "processed" the truth.

"Really... Spland is dead..."

Oleg sighed deeply. He was relieved that this evil relationship could end. But no matter how hateful Spland was, Oleg still felt sorry for his death.

"If he hadn't gone astray, he would actually be a good person..." Oleg muttered to himself.

Afterwards, Jiang Ran took out the Black Sword Flame Horse and handed it to Oleg.

Oleg stared blankly at the magic sword, and tried to pick it up with trembling hands, but hesitated before touching it.

"Just for this sword... so many people died..."

"If it weren't for this sword..."

Oleg clenched his fists in anger. He hesitated again and again, but in the end he did not touch the magic sword, but withdrew his hand.

"Sir Banning...did you use this magic sword last night?"

"Used."

"What do you think we should do with it? I've tried to destroy it several times before, but I couldn't bring myself to do it."

Jiang Ran understood the hidden meaning in Oleg's words. In addition, Oleg's thoughts were actually revealed clearly.

Oleg wanted to take this opportunity to completely destroy the magic sword and put an end to this evil relationship.

But should this "Black Sword Flame Horse" really be destroyed? Jiang Ran didn't think so.

What is wrong is never the weapon, but the human heart.

The scary thing is not the backlash mechanism of the "Black Sword Flame Horse", but human greed.

——『Combat Class Skill [Trickster - Lv10] has been activated and is currently in effect...』

"I understand what you mean. Let me be responsible for destroying this magic sword."

Jiang Ran took back the magic sword. Oleg nodded with great trust and expressed his gratitude to Jiang Ran.

"Banning... I have so much to thank you for."

"It's just a small favor, there's no need to worry about it, Branch Chief."

Jiang Ran stopped using the "Trickster" skill. He should thank the branch chief for being able to obtain such a powerful equipment as the Black Sword Flame Horse.

As the two chatted, Oleg took the opportunity to extend an olive branch to Jiang Ran.

"Banning, I have a request... You see, my health is already in this state. I need someone to take over the position of branch leader. I wonder if you are willing?"

Oleg spoke very sincerely and with full sincerity.

"Branch Chief, you think too highly of me. I am not yet capable of handling such a responsible job. But there is someone who I think is more suitable than me." Jiang Ran activated his "Fraudster" skill again.

"Oh? Who else is more suitable than you?"

Oleg's eyes widened, while Jiang Ran smiled and then gave a name.

"Emilia."

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After leaving Branch Chief Oleg's house, Silly Loli was still amazed at Jiang Ran's answer. She was really impressed by Jiang Ran's wisdom.

(Benny: Clever... Really clever... As long as Emilia becomes the branch manager, you can continue to act alone!)

(Jiang Ran: It’s just basic operation, not advanced.)

Jiang Ran had already thought of this development long before he knew that Nassar was a traitor.

Emilia is a good girl, and Jiang Ran doesn't want her to waste her time and feelings on him.

Ideally, Jiang Ran should have said goodbye to everyone formally and left Sunny Town as soon as possible, using the same excuse as before in Ella Village - he had a "mission" that he couldn't tell anyone else.

However, Jiang Ran couldn't leave yet, as he still had one thing to do in Sunny Town:

He has to pass the career advancement trial in Sunny Town.

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If possible, Jiang Ran hopes to upgrade all his skills to the maximum level (if there is a maximum level), complete the manufacturing and production professions, and then create a set of magical equipment, including equipment with built-in levels such as the Black Sword and Flame Horse.

When there was really nothing left to improve, he would challenge the career advancement trial.

This way, even if he failed and died in the trial, he would have nothing to say.

However, Jiang Ran did not have the luxury to use his time in this way.

The unknown powerful enemy that may attack at any time is the sword of Damocles always hanging over Jiang Ran's head.

He must improve his strength as quickly as possible within a limited time.

Therefore, Jiang Ran had no choice but to bear the risk of the trial.