Are You Experienced?

The men from Valentan were temporarily stationed at Maple Leaf Fort.

Two rooms in the guards' barracks could be vacated to accommodate them. The green-skinned soldiers would be more troublesome, given their large size and lively nature... but that could be solved by simply setting up some tents in an open space.

For ease of management, they were housed in a centralized location, but a few people of higher status, such as Hong San, were allowed to have separate accommodations. This allowed Hong San to have private conversations with Kang De in a separate room, as did Cassandra and her brother, so A Xing could pull her aside and whisper some secrets.

Alexios was the younger brother, so he was sent outside to stand guard, listening to his sister and the Queen whispering among themselves. While Kang De and Hong San were discussing things, the A Xing was not idle either. At this time, Horus was injured, and the Platinum Ape lost his love mentor, so he could only seek advice from his subordinates.

Inside the room, she sat upright, looking at Cassandra who seemed somewhat bewildered, and said solemnly, "I have something I want to ask you."

His expression was more serious than ever before... at least, it was a look Cassandra had never seen before.

The falconer's eyes flickered, and his breathing became rapid.

This brave and fearless female warrior is straightforward and impulsive, and is used to solving problems with violence. She thinks in a very direct way and gets along very well with A Xing, so she is quite trusted by A Xing.

But this loyalty and devotion are driven by self-interest.

She was Bayero People, an exile whose kingdom was destroyed by the elves, and she longed to restore her homeland.

Over the years, the Bayero People have been exiled to the continent, constantly connecting and accumulating strength, waiting to restore their country. Cassandra and her companions thus became mercenaries, and by chance they encountered A Xing, a mysterious, incredibly powerful, and not very bright boy, and thus voluntarily joined his ranks.

She wanted to gain the other party's trust and tried her best to make A Xing a force for Bayero.

It may be called selfishness, but there is no such thing as unconditional loyalty in this world. Some people are for money, some are for power, but she was for the restoration of her country. Moreover, she did not use any tricks or conspiracies, nor did she do anything immoral. She devoted herself wholeheartedly to serving the commander and believed that she had a clear conscience.

But things developed too quickly. When she realized that the "Kang De" that A Xing was looking for was Princess Tina's fiancé, she was still considering whether to persuade Kang De to join them.

After getting to know him for a while, she realized that Kang De was extremely important to the leader. In other words, if she could win over Kang De, she could gain the powerful combat strength of the Crimson Queen. Even if Kang De was just a weak mortal, it would still be meaningful to win him over.

But Battle of Valentan, she piloted the giant eagle as a long-range strategic bomber, carrying Kang De to deliver Forbidden Spell. She witnessed the sword of the sky whistling down and the five Dragon Banner Warband disappearing into the rolling waves of the earth. Only then did she realize that wolves and tigers will not walk with sheep, and Kang De was the real father.

As Cassandra reported to the governor, she considered how to cling to his leg and call him "Daddy."

But things developed far too quickly. While the Bayero People were still cautiously discussing the situation and possibilities of an alliance, Kang De had already stormed into Danfeng Lucerne like a wolf, and within a single day, he had thoroughly humiliated the Elf Expeditionary Force and even the entire Dusk Moon Dynasty, shaking the continent.

The Bayero People seemed to wake from a dream. Cassandra arrived late and hesitantly conveyed her thoughts to Hong San in a roundabout way. She also wanted to ask the Crimson Queen to whisper in her ear. And now, the leader was sitting right across from her.

His solemn expression and stern gaze made her feel a little uneasy and hesitant.

It even made her feel a certain degree of unease.

She was afraid.

It wasn't fear of the other person's anger, but fear of losing a friendship.

Ultimately, she still had some ulterior motive when she joined A Xing's ranks.

Looking into A Xing's bright and clear eyes, she couldn't help but feel guilty.

How can I explain myself? No, there's probably no way to explain myself. The commander trusts me, but I harbored selfish motives...

Guilt gnawed at the female warrior's heart.

Just then, A Xing on the other side slowly asked, "You, are you...?"

Cassandra closed her eyes, unable to look at the face opposite her. She gritted her teeth and said, "Yes, as you think, that's indeed the case. I'm willing to explain..."

"No explanation needed!"

These decisive words struck Cassandra's heart.

The guild leader sitting opposite him said, "You're really good!"

The sarcastic remark was ironic; Cassandra lowered her head in shame, her face burning.

A Xing then said, "Why are you closing your eyes? I think that's a very impressive thing."

Cassandra couldn't help but say, "My lord, please don't say that. I feel ashamed and uneasy. If there's anything I can do for you, or anything I can do to make amends..."

"I truly believe that. Whatever makes you happy is your own business; you don't need to feel ashamed."

--These words sounded very serious, as if they came from the heart.

The female soldier felt both moved and ashamed.

"But I'm different from you; I only like Kang De."

--But I am more loyal to my country. I'm sorry, sir...

"But I do have something I'd like to ask for your help with..."

Cassandra immediately opened her eyes, her face resolute, and said decisively, "I swear to the gods, my lord, as long as it does not harm Bayero's interests, Cassandra will do everything in her power to accomplish it, without complaint, even unto death, and without shirking her responsibilities... Please give the word!"

Then she noticed that the group leader's expression had become somewhat awkward.

This was the first time she had seen the regimental commander like this in the past few months.

Her face was flushed, her eyes blinked rapidly, she hesitated, felt shy, and was uneasy, unsure how to speak or explain; in short, she was in a difficult position.

"I just wanted to ask... that... is hard to explain..."

A Xing's language skills were already a bit poor, after all, he had only recently transformed into human form, and he gradually felt that it was a rather embarrassing thing to talk about, and he didn't want to say it in front of his familiar subordinates.

For example, I have a friend...

She stammered and gestured wildly, watching Cassandra's increasingly confused gaze. Finally, impatience overcame her shyness, and she slammed her hand on the table, pointing at the beautiful Bayero across from her.

An animal's intuition will always find the optimal solution.

She shouted, "Let me put it this way! If I asked you to seduce Kang De, what would you do?!"

Click.

Thunder and lightning, a chaotic dance of thunder and lightning—these words, like the roar of Thor, exploded in Cassandra's heart.

Explosive and bewildering.

She blinked, her eyes showing more bewilderment than shyness or shock.

Would His Highness Kang De like a woman like me—dark-skinned, muscular, and with a rough and irritable temper?

And why did the topic turn to this?

Why would the commander make me do something like this? Is it punishment? No, it's clearly a reward... Ugh, what a shameless thought! But why?

Could it be that...

Some court secrets she had heard about flashed through her mind.

Is the captain trying to win favor? Princess Tina is a formidable rival, so she wants me as her helper... No, no, no, how could a woman like me possibly be of any help?

But I just swore an oath...

Amidst her chaotic thoughts, Cassandra saw the captain leaning towards her, his eyes sharp and imposing. Her heart skipped a beat, and she grew increasingly uneasy.

A Xing frowned and said, "Then tell me."

What are you saying... Oh, how do you seduce Prince Kang De?

Why did I bring this up? Ah, I see. His Highness is testing me, testing my ability to complete this task. Perhaps he'll even instruct me on how to seduce... Should I spout nonsense to appear crude, foolish, and incapable, thus disappointing the captain and causing him to abandon me? No, no, no, I swore an oath, Cassandra. Using and deceiving the captain is already wrong; how could I deceive him after swearing an oath?

How can I explain this? I have absolutely no idea...

Cassandra felt uneasy and flustered under the Crimson Queen's gaze, but she remained true to her warrior's honor; having made her vow, she was determined to give it her all.

She gritted her teeth, mobilizing the brain regions that were overly occupied by muscle, and with her appallingly barren way of thinking, offered Cassandra- esque courtship strategy.

I'm sorry, Commander, I'm just a rude and clueless woman who doesn't understand these things at all. I can only offer some random thoughts and methods based on my own way of doing things...

She imagined the scene in her mind: if one day I took a fancy to a man, how would I propose to him? A blush appeared on the female warrior's sculpted, wheat-colored face.

She shyly voiced her wild thoughts. "First, firstly, I should probably invite His Kang De out. It would be best to bring a bottle of wine, and have a little beforehand to bolster my courage..."

The Crimson Queen opposite nodded. "Yes, yes, continue!"

--Wow, is that actually the right line of thinking?!

The Bayero People were shocked; in any case, the commander's affirmation gave her courage.

She continued, "My personality... sir, you see, my skin is rather dark. As a soldier, I've trained, so my body isn't very flexible, and my legs are a bit thick. And I'm not like a lady, nor can I act like one. I'm... well, I'm a rough woman. If you ask me to do that kind of thing, I can only do it in a rather rough way..."

A Xing's eyes brightened even more, and she nodded like a chick pecking at rice. "Yes, yes, yes!"

--Did I get it right again?!

Does His Highness Kang De really have a taste for this? It's really hard to say about the tastes of important people!

Cassandra felt both embarrassed and secretly excited—a sense of satisfaction that came from being recognized, like "So someone actually wants me," which gave her more courage.

She continued, following A Xing's eye signal.

"In short, I am this kind of woman. I can never lie weakly in a man's arms like a lady. I will ask for love in my own way. In our Bayero, the way to ask for love is to offer an apple. If he accepts, it means he agrees; if he refuses, it means he politely declines."

"I don't think this is meaningful. I'll take a bottle of wine, and I'll say, 'The moonlight is beautiful tonight.' I'll say, 'I... I really want to look at this moonlight with him many more times.' Then, I'll drink half of the wine, hand it to him, and say, 'If you feel the same way I do, then... you finish this half bottle...'"

As Cassandra finished speaking, she glanced at A Xing, whose eyes sparkled.

The female warrior lowered her voice and whispered, "If he drinks it, I... I'll just kiss him."

This was probably the most romantic way that the female warrior, with her remaining girlish sentiments, could imagine.

She once thought she didn't have any girlish sentiments, but she still did. She had thought about marriage. Maybe she would be a warrior for the rest of her life, and in ten years, she might adopt a few orphans. Or maybe she would marry someone who would be beneficial to the restoration of the country, as the ruler wished. Girlish sentiments were the most useless thing.

But today, she made a vow to complete everything the leader required of her.

As an apology and compensation.

The third way.

If it's His Highness Kang De...

Although it wasn't love, it wasn't a bad deal at all. At least she wasn't bad-looking, which was better than marrying some fat, stupid, and greedy guy as the governor wanted.

So, if this is the leader's intention...

--Hands were lifted up.

Cassandra looked at A Xing's face with a mixture of confusion and shyness.

"That's so well said! I've learned something new! I didn't know you could do that!"

... Um?

"You're amazing! You're so experienced! You'll have to teach me more in the future!"

... Uh-huh?

Immediately afterward, a forceful slap landed on his shoulder. The leader's smile, though warm, held a hint of wariness. "Let's get this straight! You can mess around in the mercenary group, you can take your fancy to whichever man you want, that's your business. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. But one thing, absolutely, absolutely, don't actually try to seduce Kang De!"

... Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm???

What does it mean to be very experienced? What does it mean to mess around? What does it mean to just enjoy yourself?

It was only at this moment that Cassandra suddenly realized that perhaps what the two of them had said before did not mean the same thing at all—she had just been too guilty and shy to realize it.

But A Xing had already jumped up from his seat. "Thanks! I'll go try it right now!"

After saying that, he quickly pushed open the door and left.

Cassandra was still in a state of great shock, and subconsciously reached out Erkang's hand and opened her mouth.

Alexios's face peeked out from behind the door, surprised. "Cassandra?"

My sister was frozen in place, like a marble statue in a temple.

He didn't speak for a long time.

I said...

"Um?"

Should we flee Danfeng Lucerne immediately?

"... ah?"

As for Kang De, after Kang De farewell to Horus, he returned to his room early.

His room was also Tina's room.

The warm room and soft lighting illuminated the beautiful woman's face, which could be both happy and sad, reflecting an alluring glow. At this moment, all he wanted to do was sing a song.

"A Xing Isn't Home Tonight".

But the old woman was there.

--On a sofa not far away, the Sword Saint Cascading Snow crossed his legs, leaned against the back of the sofa, and looked at the two of them with a smug expression. He was no longer the Sword Saint Cascading Snow, but rather the Blazing Sword Saint.

Yeah, old woman.

Before Tina came into her life, Hilmeria was a comrade-in-arms, her fiancé's aunt, a reliable battlefield reaper, a comrade-in-arms, and an upright and ruthless frost blade.

And now, she's an old woman.

This is not surprising. Just like the heroine Huang Rong, when watching The Legend of the Condor Heroes, she was the quirky and clever Rong'er, but when watching The Return of the Condor Heroes, she became a strange middle-aged woman.

Such stereotypes, which change with the times and the development of the plot, are only completely reversed and changed when Lü Wende, Chancellor Jia, or even Lu Youjiao appear.

"Don't look at me like that. I'm acting on His Highness's orders to protect Teldrassil's dignity."

"Hilmeria said smugly."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kang De felt a golden light flash before his eyes. Tina spun around like a whirlwind, pressed herself against his chest, tilted her head back to his cheek, and gave him a gentle kiss. The soft touch felt like an electric current.

Then Tina turned around, looked at her aunt, and smiled sweetly, a smile full of innocence.

"... Hello!"

"Alright, there's something I need Goth's help with."

Kang De gently put his arm around Tina's waist, his hand holding hers so tightly, it felt wonderful.

Tina's smile was beautiful and gentle. She looked at Kang De and nodded, saying, "Yes, I also have something very important and precious that I want to give Kang De. Father has agreed..."

--Um?

The girl blushed, hesitant to speak, and said, "Then we can be even more closely united, you in me and me in you, so that even the gods cannot separate us..."

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PS1: Update update, going to sleep now... Sleep is always a big problem during Chinese New Year...