Just after leaving the beginner village, they found the boss blocking the exit.
That seemed to be the situation they were facing now. Hifu's sleeves fluttered, her eyes gleaming crimson. Her wild smile bloomed like a flower, radiating boundless energy.
"Three formation nodes? You think you can escape as long as you break them? Ask yourselves—could anything in this world really be that wonderful?"
"Do you think this is some puzzle game?"
Since Hifu was in control now, she could taunt them as much as she pleased. Hoshino smiled brilliantly, a smile full of confidence and strength. Her crimson lips made her teeth appear exceptionally white.
Worthy of the most perfect body. After all those long years, she did not even have a single cavity.
"My domain is flawless! There is only one way to escape—receive my permission!"
Nian was dumbfounded.
She had promised to lead them out, yet the final boss was this old lady herself?
It was not merely that they had no chance of winning. This was practically suicide.
Nian had not had much motivation to begin with, and now she had none at all. She wanted to find another way out. As for a flawless formation, Nian did not take it seriously at all, because such a thing simply did not exist.
Everything had flaws. As a master forger, she was especially skilled at finding the defects in crafted objects.
"I think everything can be discussed."
Muelsyse wanted conflict least of all. She was somewhat anxious, so she no longer beat around the bush and spoke plainly.
"What do we need to offer in exchange for being allowed to leave?"
Bargaining was what she did best. Knowing what someone wanted was always the greatest bargaining chip at the negotiating table.
What did she want?
Muelsyse raised