Confrontation? Cooperation!

After Li Nian announced her name, the originally friendly atmosphere of the negotiations vanished in an instant.

However, after Li Nian made her move, the atmosphere became friendly once more.

The trio on the other side chose to believe Li Nian when she said she meant no harm.

After all, they had no other choice.

"'Master Thief' really lives up to her reputation!"

Little Fire Dragon sheathed her longsword and cupped her fists.

Deadshot also nodded. "You're far more formidable than an ordinary 'Thief.'"

Normally, a "Thief" could not possibly steal an [Item] from someone's hand using their own abilities.

But... the "Master Thief" before them had done exactly that, which was enough to prove that her title was no empty boast.

She really was far more formidable than an ordinary "Thief."

At the same time, this made Little Fire Dragon and Deadshot realize...

Since the other party could steal their weapons without making a sound or showing any movement or warning, did that mean Li Nian could do the same during a fight?

Regardless, Li Nian had already made the trio's decision firm with that single encounter.

Dealing with just this "Master Thief" would be difficult enough. It would be best to negotiate!

At the same time, all three of them felt somewhat relieved—they were fortunate that, following the Player Mutual Aid Society's guidelines, they had chosen to talk first even though this might be a [Confrontation Instance].

Otherwise, they would have almost ended up clashing head-on with the "Master Thief"... and that would absolutely not have been a good thing.

Little Fire Dragon spoke again. "What about the other two? Aren't you going to introduce yourselves?"

Lin Yu inclined his head slightly. "I'm just a nobody. My profession is 'Veterinarian.'"

"You wouldn't happen to be from the 'Freedom