Chapter 851

"Can't those two things be done at the same time?" Xu Huo asked, rather surprised.

"No." Lady Lily was blunt. "Contacting other Wormhole Points is dangerous in itself. District 011 needs to keep enough Players on standby. We can't send out large teams like we did before."

"Which side do you favor, Lady Lily?" Xu Huo asked in return.

"I'm a woman. I just want to run my business in peace and see my family and friends live safe, healthy lives." Lady Lily looked at him. "I don't like killing and bloodshed."

"But you men want nothing more than to burn, kill, and plunder every Sub-district. You don't realize how many enemies District 011 has made in E27. The incident in Base City is proof enough."

"If one day Players from other Sub-districts come knocking, Players can run, but where are people like us supposed to go?"

Xu Huo gazed at the woman before him. After a moment, he said, "With District 011's strength, that shouldn't happen."

"Who can say what the future holds?" Lady Lily rose and walked over to him. She paused before sitting down beside him, then said softly, "I'm really glad you came."

They were sitting close enough for the moment to feel intimate. Xu Huo didn't move away. "I'm only a D-class Player here to make up the numbers."

Lady Lily made no further move. Instead, she smiled and said, "You're a Noble. By standing with me today, you've also put yourself at odds with Asis and his people."

Xu Huo had little interest in District 011's political infighting, but that didn't stop him from making his position clear. "I chose to settle in District 011 so I could enjoy a few safe days between Dungeons."

Lady Lily looked pleased. "I'm so glad you see