"Miss Vivian! They're coming! Get rea—holy crap! Don't bite my butt—are you ready!?" Big Watermelon and Melee God of Magic jogged along in a frantic panic, shouting toward the distance.
The two players were covered in dirt, jumping and scrambling all over the place. They looked absolutely miserable, as if they had just returned from begging for food.
A huge group of ape-shaped monsters chased relentlessly behind them. At the very front was the Demon Ape, its eyes bloodshot with fury. One claw flailed wildly in the air, while the other was bizarrely pressed against its rear, as if two bastards had just viciously stabbed it there.
One had to admit, experts really were experts.
Even the way they drew monsters and attracted aggro was unique. Judging from the leader's posture, it definitely wouldn't stop until it tore those two bastard players to pieces along with their underlings.
But without the proper skill, how could they dare take on the job?
It was obvious that the two Beta Testers had excellent footwork. Whenever the monsters chasing them were about to catch up, they could suddenly accelerate and dodge the Demon Apes' claws in every direction like slippery loaches.
Straight ahead, in a clearing in the forest not far away.
Liao Zixuan comfortably stretched his limbs and lay in the little girl's arms. As he watched the scene transmitted through the magical projection, he praised them inwardly.
Oh, first, he had to clarify something. Liao Zixuan was a Dark Flame Wolf, not a sloth.
The reason he was always clinging to the little girl and was even too lazy to climb down and walk was entirely because Vivian loved picking him up whenever she had the chance. It absolutely wasn't because he had gotten addicted to being carried. That was right—it was all because the little girl spoiled him too much!
Back to the point.
"Vivian, condense your magic first. Don't rush to release it. Wait until the monsters get a little closer." Liao Zixuan used Telepathy to teach the girl how to use magic.
"Miss Vivian! Hurry and cast your magic to wipe them out! Hurry! We can't hold out much longer!!" The two players luring the monsters had drawn closer and closer. When they saw the little girl, they immediately looked as if they had found their own mother.
"Don't pay attention to them. Listen to me." Liao Zixuan used his little wolf paw to block the girl's worried gaze, which kept drifting toward the players being chased by a huge group of monsters.
"Okay, Little Black. I'll do my best!"
Vivian withdrew her gaze and tensed her little face. One hand continued holding the Wolf Cub, while the other slowly rose. Surging magic began rapidly gathering.
"This time, try not to release all your magic in one go. Can you divide it into multiple missiles and target different enemies?"
"Okay, I-I'll try!"
"Help! Someone help! Miss Vivian, they're really about to catch up—holy crap! You damn monkey, stop grabbing my butt!" Melee God of Magic and Big Watermelon were nearly in tears.
They saw that Vivian had already assumed the stance for casting magic, yet she still did not release anything. The two of them were nearly driven mad with anxiety.
The quest had clearly said that we were supposed to lure the monsters over for you to kill!
Hurry up and do something!!
"Fire!"
"Fire already!!"
Seeing that the furious, crazed Demon Ape leader was about to pounce again, Big Watermelon shouted at the little girl with all his strength.
But just as his voice fell, the players' vision was filled with a vast expanse of blue.
The next second—
The largest Demon Ape, which had previously been so arrogant and aggressive, was blown apart. Flesh flew everywhere, a huge hole appeared in its body, and half its torso was blasted away by Vivian's Magic Missile.
Holy crap!
That was brutal! So vicious!
Seeing that Vivian had finally acted, Big Watermelon finally let out a sigh of relief. He collapsed onto the ground with a slap and panted heavily.
As for Melee God of Magic, who had shouted for help several times earlier and nearly had his butt grabbed, his expression changed. He instantly became incredibly arrogant and shouted at the remaining Demon Apes, who stood frozen after their leader was killed in a single blow:
"Come on! Come over here if you've got the guts! You chased us so fiercely just because we poked your boss in the butt once! Look, look! You never expected to provoke a great Witch, did you? Now you know fear, huh?"
Indeed.
The monsters weren't stupid. They could sense weakness from the two players, but from the girl standing behind them, they sensed an enormous threat.
And as for... as for the Wolf Cub in the human girl's arms, they sensed—
A deep fear and trembling that came from their souls and their bloodlines!
Run!
Get away quickly!
The intense signal from their instincts made them retreat in fear, wanting to leave this place as quickly as possible.
Unfortunately, it was already too late.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The azure blue symbolizing magic blossomed from Vivian's hands once again. This time, it was not merely one missile. The magic split apart and burst out like a machine gun, becoming a true multi-target Magic Missile.
You have killed "Forest Rampage Ape" and gained 43 Experience Points You have killed "Forest Rampage Ape" and gained 49 Experience Points You have...
A string of notification sounds rang out. Having players help really was different—the efficiency was incredible.
While Liao Zixuan shamelessly started counting his money, Vivian, who had a great deal of compassion, hurried over to the two players with an apologetic expression.
"You've worked hard... You've both worked hard!" Seeing how disheveled the two of them were, the little girl became so anxious and grateful that she immediately bent deeply at the waist and bowed to them.
Vivian had truly never expected these two Outlanders to work so hard for her!
She felt terribly sorry for them as well. They had only gone out to scout the path, yet they had been chased by a large group of monsters. How unfortunate!
Yes, the girl, who knew nothing of the truth, still thought that the two Outlanders were merely responsible for sentry duty and scouting. She had no idea that the reason they had been chased by so many monsters was purely because they had brought it upon themselves—or rather, because of the Witch's "secret instructions."
Looking at his silly little girl, the Little Black Wolf in her arms curled his lip disdainfully while counting his money.
Obviously!
If not for an S-rank quest, would those two have worked so hard and risked their lives?
"Miss Vivian, don't say that! You're being too distant! Since we accepted your commission, we naturally have to do our absolute best!"
"Not to mention a mere scouting mission. As long as you wish it, Miss Vivian, even if you asked me to serve as bait or stay behind to cover your escape, I wouldn't say a word of complaint. I swear I'll serve you to the death!"
Listening to his teammate's solemn declaration—he was practically saying, "Miss Vivian, let me be your dog"—Big Watermelon felt utterly speechless.
There was one thing his friend had in abundance, and that was shamelessness!
He absolutely couldn't bring himself to do something so shameless!
Then—
The system's wonderful "ding" sounded once again.
You have completed Stage One of the S-rank chain quest "Assist Herb Gathering." Rewards have been issued, and the current quest status has been updated. Stage One: False Scouting Quest Description: As you advance deeper into the forest, the monsters around you will grow increasingly powerful. Concerned, Vivian wants you to scout the path ahead. If you encounter danger, run back immediately. Quest Objective: Lure 10 monsters back and offer them to the Witch, Vivian. Quest Reward: 5,000 Experience Points Current Completion: 10/10 Quest Complete You have gained Experience Points: 5,000 You have leveled up You have leveled up You...
"..." Big Watermelon.
"Do you still need a dog, Miss Vivian? No—a super-rich Witch, Miss Vivian!!"
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