Ye Xiaoqian possessed a talent for weaving shadows. It was her greatest source of confidence.
Ever since their first meeting, Ye Xiaoqian had never hidden her unwavering faith in her own abilities.
She clearly knew that following the advice of that bargain-bin teacher of hers would let her grow faster, yet Ye Xiaoqian still carried on at her own pace without a care.
Heaven had given her a rice bowl, yet she set it aside, too lazy even to look at it.
This was, in a sense, arrogance born of talent. Judging from Ye Xiaoqian's path so far, she truly had the capital to be proud.
It had to be said that one's environment was sometimes truly important. Without the stimulation of other geniuses like Rimuru and Nine Tails, Ye Xiaoqian might never have realized that there were so many geniuses in the world, and that hardworking geniuses could be so terrifying.
Even a lazy wolf did not need the companionship of rabbits. Only a ferocious lion could awaken the desire to compete.
Now, Ye Xiaoqian was quite clear about what her goal was.
She stepped onto the path where the Shadow Church followers were splitting off in a grand procession, then turned back and gave Rimuru a giggling smile, silently mouthing a sentence.
"Next time we meet, I'll treat you to chocolate!"
Then, she disappeared into the Shadow Church followers, pulling on a distinctive Gothic-style hood. She was clearly so out of place among the others, yet in less than an instant, after a moment of dazed confusion, no one could find her anymore.
Rimuru extended his senses, but could only perceive a hazy expanse of shadow.
He looked toward Nine Tails and Lilith. The latter shook her head with a soft laugh. "It seems the Shadow Church values