Looking up at that sunlit smile, which seemed to radiate holy splendor even beneath the streetlamp.
Howard reached out and clasped Xu Yue's hand as well, allowing himself to be pulled to his feet.
It was truly impossible to dislike a companion whose very soul radiated purity and justice.
Perhaps he could not do the same himself, but no one would dislike having such a companion at their side.
Though he was not The Savior, he was surely still an important figure in this world. Someone like that was bound to have fortune on his side.
Coupled with his saintly disposition of helping others and treating people kindly.
Following someone like him was actually safer than following The Savior, that lone star of misfortune!
"Thank you."
After getting up, Howard spoke with an earnest expression.
"You're welcome. Let's get out of here first. That commotion was pretty big. It might attract the agents' attention, and we don't know what happened."
Xu Yue made the suggestion.
"Troubled times indeed..."
Hearing Xu Yue say this, Howard became even more convinced by him.
He then nodded and said,
"We'll follow your lead in everything. We don't have experience with this."
Howard seemed sincerely eager to learn, and he was indeed telling the truth.
"Don't worry, I have plenty of experience in this area. Just listen to me. I guarantee all of you will escape safely."
"We'll leave everything to you. May I ask your name?"
Howard asked.
Due to the cognitive distortion of the Punishment mission, Xu Yue had no need to deliberately hide anything and answered directly,
"Xu Yue."
"Oh, I could tell at once that it's a Hua name. I love Great Xia culture most of all—its history is long and profound, truly extraordinary. I can even say a few words