A Chance Encounter on the Street

"It's nothing! I just think you're a nice person and I wanted to chat with you, get to know you, and become friends."

Ubel looked away and released the binding spell.

Dugu Qing shook his head. "That's it? That's it? It's not worth coming all this way in the middle of the night!"

Women are so strange!

What do I have to know?

Dugu Qing sat down at the dressing table and tied her hair into a high ponytail so that her hair wouldn't be damaged while she slept.

"I'll help you."

Ubel stepped into his boots, and before Dugu Qing could agree, he reached out with his right hand, grabbed Dugu Qing's hair, and gently tugged at it.

Dugu Qing looked at Ubel with a puzzled expression. Yu Beier's clear eyes were pure and innocent, yet also profound and majestic.

Ubel was defeated by Dugu Qing's harmless gaze, and his movements became obedient as he gently tied Dugu Qing's white hair into a ponytail.

Dugu Qing stood up and loosened her white hair slightly forward, instantly relieving the tension.

"It's late, I'm going to sleep. Aren't you leaving?"

"It's still early!"

Ubel looked out the window at the bustling night market street, with so much to say.

I go to bed at nine.

"I was planning to invite you shopping, but I didn't expect you to be asleep so early. In that case, see you tomorrow."

With a wave of his hand, Ubel's slender figure leaped out of the window and quickly disappeared into the night.

After watching Ubel leave, Dugu Qing turned off the light, lay down on the bed, and sorted out what she had seen and heard over the past few days.

The mature and steady Denken, and the youthful and beautiful Laufen.

The mischievous and adorable Lavina, the passionate Kanne, the dashing Ubel, the gentle and lively Ailu...

Everyone has distinct personality traits, different temperaments, different goals, and different life philosophies. It's all so complex!

In the past, Dugu Qing would spend two days Meditation, and the time would pass by easily.

Having taken this exam, Dugu Qing felt that his future life would likely be greatly affected.

In your spare time, you might occasionally recall someone's smile, someone's touch, or someone's words.

That won't do!

I absolutely cannot dwell on the past! I must forget it as soon as possible and restore a clear and peaceful state of mind.

Unbound by the past or the future, live carefree in the present.

"So why bother taking exams? It's much more comfortable staying in the forest. Just taking a walk every day and watching the wildflowers bloom is enough..."

He turned over, Dugu Qing his eyes, and gradually his consciousness ceased, entering a deep sleep.

The next day, early morning.

Dugu Qing slowly awoke, and the past events gradually sank to the bottom of the lake.

He untied his ponytail, went into the bathroom, showered and dressed, his white hair flowing over his shoulders, and came out.

In the hotel corridor, Fern carried a bamboo basket, nervously waiting for something.

Dugu Qing walked out of the room, Fern's lips curled up; he couldn't help but blame Frieren.

"Dugu Qing, you're up so early! You don't seem like Ms. Frieren."

What's wrong with Frieren?

"Today was the day we agreed to buy bread, but she's been sleeping in until now and hasn't gotten up yet!"

Fern frowned slightly, his tone revealing a barely concealed annoyance.

"Then let's go together!"

"No, I said we'd go together as a group of four, and that means we'll go together as a group of four."

Fern said seriously.

Dugu Qing pushed open the door and walked to Frieren's bedside.

Frieren nestled in the warm bedding, her head resting on a soft pillow, her long eyelashes drooping gently. She exuded a serene, gentle, and adorable aura, like a well-behaved kitten.

"She's sleeping peacefully! Let's wait for her here! We can rest all day anyway."

Looking at the quiet Frieren, Dugu Qing couldn't bear to ruin her sweet dream.

"Since you've said so, Dugu Qing, then let Ms. Frieren get some rest!"

Fern pouted and sat down on another bed, looking at the sun outside the window.

Dugu Qing bent down, opened Frieren's briefcase, and took out a deck of cards.

Three months ago, he spent three gold coins to commission a magician skilled in card making to create a special Hero Killer.

This deck of cards simply brings the game that Dugu Qing played in his previous life to this other world.

Popular characters from the game, such as Lian Po, Bao Si, Diao Chan, Zhuge Liang, Murong, Song Jiang, Chen Sheng, Xiang Yu, and Yang Yuanzhao, have been recreated.

It also fully replicates the complete set of basic cards, including attack cards such as Beacon Fires and Wolf Smoke, A Thousand Arrows, Kill, Dodge, and Taking an Object from a Bag.

These cards are paired with the game's mechanics of Lord, Loyal Minister, Rebel, and Traitor.

It's a great way to pass the time when you're bored.

"Fern, let's play cards!"

Taking out the Hero Killer, Dugu Qing looked at Fern expectantly.

Having not played cards for many years, Dugu Qing, who knew the Hero Killer like the back of his hand, couldn't wait to play a game.

"It's no fun with so few people! It's just killing, killing, killing..."

Fern had played Hero Killer a few times and knew that it was more fun the more players there were.

Players can take on different roles, employing strategies and battling each other.

Right now, it's just Dugu Qing and himself playing in the room; there's no space for games, so it's hard to have fun.

"Never mind then."

Dugu Qing put away the Hero Killer and returned it to his briefcase.

Frieren woke up slowly, looked at Dugu Qing and Fern, smiled apologetically, and realized that she had overslept.

I quickly got up, took a shower, brushed my teeth, changed my clothes, and called over Stark.

The four of them went to the bakery together, selected the bread they liked, bought it all, and packed it into their suitcases.

On the way back to the hotel, the crowds were huge, and the noise of children was deafening.

"Hey, Fern, is this your teammate?"

Wirbel ran over enthusiastically, claiming that she had accepted a mission from the Magic Association to exterminate the Lion Boar and needed to borrow a team member.

Fern nodded in agreement.

When Wirbel first looked at Dugu Qing, her exquisite face and aloof temperament made her seem like a god-king standing proudly above the heavens, transcendent and detached from the world, someone he could not command.

Looking at Stark again, his eyes were dull, his appearance was honest, and he didn't exude any sharpness.

Hey, this looks much better. It will definitely be much easier to command.

He pulled Stark and started walking.

Lavina, dressed in a plain white dress, a light blue coat, and a white sun hat, walked slowly towards them, awkwardly carrying a blue and white bag.

Kanne followed beside Lavina, radiating youthful energy, carrying a basket of snacks.

Seeing this, Stark was terrified, unsure how to interact with so many girls, and hurriedly hugged Wirbel.

"Lots of girls, hurry up, hurry up!"

Dugu Qing glanced at Frieren, Fern, then at Lavina and Kanne, and felt a bit overwhelmed. He envied Stark, who could leave immediately.

"Frieren, thank you for helping us pass the first test. This is a token of our gratitude; please accept it."

Kanne bowed politely and handed over the bamboo basket.

Frieren took it and waved it casually, "I only did some trivial things!"

Fern looked at Lavina and thought she looked strange in her ladylike clothes; she looked much better in her sailor uniform.

"Lavina, why did you change your clothes?"