A Temporary Partnership

Han Dong was just about to enter the area designated as the "First Year" area.

The sleeve was gently tugged.

"Hey... can I come with you? I swear, I won't bother you."

Moreover, the witch told me all about the details of the preliminary rounds! I'm willing to share them all... If there's a team component, the two of us teaming up would greatly increase our chances of success.

Han Dong did not respond to her directly.

Instead, he glanced at the wind-up timer on his wrist to confirm that there was enough time.

"Come with me."

"Okay..."

Han Dong hurried to the nearest arena rest area, and as soon as he entered, he found a small, dark, empty space.

Snap!

Wall slam.

As soon as Mia stepped inside, Han Dong displayed an unusually tough side, forcing her into a corner.

"I won the sparring match three days ago, right? The condition was that you stop bothering me... I hope you can keep your promise."

Being forcefully pinned against the wall like that, coupled with Han Dong's unusually fierce gaze, Mia's eyes immediately filled with tears.

Han Dong responded coldly to the girl's tears:

"You shed tears, but your expression was a bit over the top... Don't put on this act in front of me, I'm not interested in women."

These words were spoken.

Mia immediately dropped her sad expression and put on a very interested one, tentatively asking:

"You're not interested in women... could it be that you're interested in that blond guy from earlier?"

"I'm not particularly interested in you, at least not. What exactly is your purpose?"

"They don't have any ulterior motives; they're just genuinely interested in you."

The first time I met you, I felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity, as if I had met a kindred spirit.

How about letting them follow you during this [Knight Training Camp]?

Moreover, if something unexpected happens during this training camp outside the city and we accidentally get separated from the main group... given our unique abilities, we're sure to survive if we cooperate with each other.

Besides, Mr. Black and White isn't here. If the leader of the group, the Knight Commander, recognizes your identity, I can vouch for you, can't I?"

Han Dong had already realized that Mia intended to cling to him relentlessly.

Therefore, Han Dong held up the number '1'.

"I have one condition... If you do anything that I feel is 'inappropriate,' our temporary partnership will be terminated immediately."

If you still cling to me then...

I'll find a way to separate ourselves from the main force... until we rejoin them, I'll be all alone.

Mia looked aggrieved, "You threatened me..."

Suddenly.

In the originally dark rest area, dazzling particles of ash drifted out, and the temperature rose sharply.

at the same time.

A wisp of malevolent energy, unlike anything Mia had ever seen before, also emanated from Han Dong's body.

Creak, creak~ (sound of joints twisting)

A dense aura of evil accompanied two twisted, slender, and elongated arms, which slowly crawled out from behind Han Dong.

Black hair floated.

A terrifying woman's face was reflected in her black hair.

It was like Destiny Space, where a wrong decision led to the appearance of an evil spirit... Mia was so frightened that she took two steps back.

Snap!

As she stumbled backward, Mia crashed into a solid object resembling a steel plate, and it was extremely hot!

Looking back.

It wasn't steel, but a bald man.

A pair of demonic eyes from hell were staring intently at her.

The man with Saw Blade embedded in his forehead put immense pressure on Mia.

Just then, Han Dong spoke:

"Do you still want to follow me?"

Han Dong was very clear about one thing: although Mia's curse came from outside the city, she was indeed human in essence... which was why she could follow the witch without being suspected.

However, her true nature is absolutely 'evil'.

Since Mia was determined to pester him, Han Dong simply confessed everything.

If you get in my way, I'll get rid of you!

To Han Dong's surprise, something slightly unexpected happened...

Mia lowered her head and bit her soft lips tightly.

She dared not look up at the Woman in Red Robe floating beside Han Dong, nor did she dare turn around to look at the terrifying demon behind her.

She slowly walked forward, reached out and tugged at Han Dong's sleeve, nodding slightly, "I want..."

In a short time.

Wicked Thoughts and the burning heat of hell have all dissipated.

When Mia looked up again, Han Dong had already turned and stepped out of the rest area.

However, Han Dong stretched one hand over his shoulder and gently beckoned her to hurry up and follow.

"Here I am!"

She saw that Han Dong had accepted her.

Mia was so excited that a wisp of black energy even emanated from beneath her mask.

Several small spiders crawled out of Mia's ear and then crawled back into her mouth...

And so, the two returned to the field right on time.

Han Dong deliberately stood in a less conspicuous spot at the very back... Mia stayed close to him, always holding onto a corner of Han Dong's clothes.

Han Dong said coldly:

"You must be quite famous in the Department of Mystery, right? After all, you have the best grades among the outstanding students in our year... Are you trying to attract other people's attention by holding my hand like this, increasing the risk of us being exposed?"

Let go!

"Oh..."

Mia pouted, looking aggrieved. She let go of Han Dong's hand but still clung tightly to him, making sure no the Third would get between them.

"Master, this woman is a master of theatrics... wicked and dangerous! Why did you let her follow you... do you really intend to 'do' her outside the city?"

Chen Li had a lot of complaints about Mia, who was clinging to her master.

"Stop fighting and killing all the time, let's be harmonious and civilized!"

Since she's persisting, let's take this opportunity to find out the source of her curse... Once we leave the city walls, her Spider Curse might change.

Perhaps we can borrow 'her' sometime then.

"Mr. Han Dong, are you going to scam people again?"

Shh... this is called a plan.

Time's up.

All the Knight-Errant gathered in the arena fell silent without hesitation.

The entire venue was instantly filled with an aura of 'heavyness,' 'irritability,' and 'wildness.'

"The Behemoth Knight Order are here! This aura... could it be that their commander has come in person!?"

The side gate of the arena, an iron gate specifically used to release the behemoths, slowly opened as the gears turned.

The passageways in a typical rest area are simply too small to accommodate someone of this stature.

As the iron gate opened to the left and right, even greater Stress Release.

For a time, about 60% of the students in the First Year area were unable to withstand the Heavy Pressure.

With a thud, he knelt on the ground.

If it were the old Han Dong, he would surely have collapsed and couldn't get up...

But right now, let alone whether Han Dong's body can withstand it...

Han Dong was able to weaken the effects of the Heavy Pressure on his body by standing still in one place using a unique method.

He didn't pretend to fall down.

After all, this could be part of the qualifiers, and Han Dong needs to stay on the field.

At that moment, a gigantic body, far exceeding the scope of human beings, squeezed out of the door.

Every step will cause the ground to tremble.

"Captain of the Behemoth Knight Order] - Kaimon Raine!"