Chapter 161

This would normally be nothing special, just standard office attire. But the fact is, Chastina had just witnessed her wielding a longsword; her movements were swift and her posture composed, clearly those of a master swordsman.

This inevitably raises the question – what office worker would carry a longsword with them to the office?

Theresa, dressed casually with sunglasses, looked like a tourist on vacation.

While wearing a hoodie and sunglasses late at night might seem a little odd, it can be explained as a personal preference and there's nothing to be surprised about.

But the conspicuous gun slung over her shoulder instantly shattered this sense of tranquility—who would bring such a weapon on vacation?

As for Han Fei, who stood between the two, he was also hardly a "decent person" in Chastina's eyes.

Putting aside the huge gun on his back, his bulky black suit alone was quite unusual— Han Fei himself did not appear to be obese, but the suit was stretched to its limit, giving the illusion of a well-proportioned young man being somewhat "chubby."

Without a doubt, something was stuffed under those clothes—either a bulletproof insert or some other weapon.

This combination made Chastina hesitate.

Should we agree to their request?

She was by no means an innocent girl. Kazimierz was far from a peaceful paradise; the dark slave trade still existed on this land.

As an infected person and a young girl with some fighting ability, and who is also quite cute, she is easily targeted by malicious people if she is not vigilant enough, and becomes a "high-quality commodity" in the trading market.

That's why she was having trouble making a decision.

Han Fei wasn't in a hurry. These things can't be forced; rushing them would only arouse suspicion and backfire.

Just wait patiently.

Even if Chastina really didn't want to, he wouldn't force her.

Fartooth is quite a cute little girl.

Although loli wasn't Han Fei's type, Han Fei still harbored goodwill towards a cute little girl.

After much hesitation, Chastina's gaze swept over the three of them once more before she finally spoke softly, "Then... I'll travel with you for now."

Ultimately, her initial impression of them wasn't bad—they were the ones who offered help when she was at her lowest point, not the indifferent bystanders.

"Alright, then it'll be a four-person team again." Han Fei laughed, his tone relaxed. "To be honest, it's more fun with four people."

Unable to contain her curiosity, Chastina asked in a low voice, "What about your previous companions...?"

"I didn't come; I stayed home to rest," Han Fei replied.

"I see." She nodded, then hesitated for a moment before asking, "So, where do you plan to go next?"

"Find a place to stay?" Han Fei shrugged and said frankly, "There's something I need to explain beforehand. We're new here and know nothing about this place. We don't even know where we'll sleep tonight."

"Huh?" Chastina's eyes widened instantly, her cute little face filled with astonishment.

"I'm not lying to you," Han Fei said with a smile. "There's no benefit in lying to you."

"That's true," Theresa softly agreed. "In fact, we've been in this city for less than three hours."

Actually, it's more than three hours; they've probably been there for less than an hour. That's a bit of an exaggeration.

"So, I'm your guide now?" Chastina tentatively pointed to herself, her tone still tinged with disbelief.

"Yes," Theresa clasped her hands together, looking at her with gentle eyes, "I'm counting on you, Miss Guide."

Her gentle and approachable demeanor was simply irresistible. Moreover, Chastina was not opposed to being a guide.

She finally nodded. "Okay. So what are your plans next? Are you going to find a place to rest first?"

"Isn't it still early?" Han Fei glanced at his watch. Indeed, it wasn't even nine o'clock at night yet, and the city's nightlife was just beginning.

"No rush..." he said, then paused and considerately added, "Of course, if you're tired, we can find a place to rest first."

After all Chastina had just finished an underground knight competition and might already be exhausted. Han Fei wouldn't just make arrangements for himself; he would naturally show her the necessary consideration and respect.

"I'm fine."

Chastina said, "Actually, the competition just now wasn't as painful as that fall."

"Are your legs still tight?"

Upon hearing this, Theresa took out her surgical kit and said softly, "Tie it up, it'll heal faster."

It's alright.

Chastina shook her head and declined, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, but I'm fine. It just hurt a little when I fell, but I'm much better now."

"That's good."

Theresa was gentle and unperturbed by Chastina's refusal, and casually put the surgical kit away.

Chastina asked, "Where do you want to go?"

"Either is fine."

Han Fei shrugged. He wasn't familiar with this place at all, so he figured he could go anywhere and wander around first.

Let's familiarize ourselves with the surroundings tonight so we can find a place to eat tomorrow.

--We can't come all the way to Kazimierz and then not eat anything at all, would that be a wasted trip?

Even if we can't serve meals freely, we still have to make back the entrance fees!

"Whatever you say is fine, but I don't know where to take you then," Chastina, sounding troubled.

She wasn't very familiar with Han Fei and his group, and had no idea what their purpose was. She really didn't know which way to go for the time being.

It's like going out to eat with a friend you just met, asking him what he wants to eat, and he says "anything is fine."

In this situation, I really don't dare to make any arbitrary arrangements. If I do, I worry that it might not suit the other person's taste.

Seeing this, Texas simply said, "Then how about you take us to the official arena of the Knights' Stadium?"

"The arena for knightly competitions? That's possible, but it's a bit far and will take some time," Chastina said, a fleeting hint of regret in her eyes.

She too came to this city with a dream of becoming a knight, and should have stood proudly on the arena under the spotlight. Unfortunately, fate played a cruel trick on her; she became infected and is now forced to struggle in illegal underground competitions.

This has always been an invisible wound in her heart.

Although that hint of regret was fleeting, Han Fei keenly noticed the subtle change in her eyes.

He comforted her, saying, "Relax, things will always turn around."

Chastina didn't seem to mind, and simply smiled politely, saying, "Thank you for your kind words."

Even Margaret Nearl, the Radiant Knight of the Nearl Family, was forced to leave her homeland because she was infected, which shows the country's attitude towards the infected. Change? It's not that easy.

"Don't you believe me? Let me tell you."

Han Fei, as always, exuded a familiar aura. He moved closer to Chastina, gave her a thumbs-up, and said with great conviction, "I'm incredibly lucky to have met you. You're blessed. Trust me, you really won't have to wait long."

Han Fei couldn't quite recall exactly when Kazimierz allowed infected individuals to register as official knights, but it was within the last few years—because by the next tournament, infected knights would already be able to rightfully step onto the tournament stage.

Texas, standing nearby, almost chuckled. Her boss, who was the type to mutter "borrow some luck" before even looting a loot box, was now seriously claiming he was incredibly lucky...

It's quite humorous.

--It's like they're trying to fool a little girl.

However, she naturally wouldn't undermine Han Fei. It's always good to give Chastina a glimmer of hope.

Han Fei's expression was unusually serious, and his earnestness actually made his words seem more credible.

And this was indeed the conclusion Chastina truly wanted to believe. So, a slight smile played on her lips as she gave a thumbs-up and said cooperatively, "Yes, I believe you. Really."

"Just trust me!"

Han Fei patted her shoulder, looking at her with an expression that said, "You have good taste." He added, "Don't forget us when you become rich and powerful. When you become the famous 'Fartooth Knight,' don't forget your brothers."

Chastina nodded earnestly. "I won't forget."

"OK." Han Fei's smile widened. "Shall we set off?"

"Okay," Chastina agreed, then explained, "The arena for the tournament is far from here; we'll have to take a car there."

"Okay..." Han Fei subconsciously replied, but then suddenly remembered something and abruptly changed his mind. "Uh, it doesn't seem like that will work."

"?" Chastina looked up at him, her golden eyes filled with confusion.

What's the deal with this "yes" and "no" approach?

"We have no money."

Texas stepped forward and calmly added on behalf of her often eccentric boss, "The three of us are penniless."

"???"

Chastina there, stunned.

As the shortest of the four, she had to tilt her head slightly to see anyone—there was no way around it, the little guy seemed to be less than 1.6 meters tall.

But this did not stop her from staring at the three people in front of her as if they were some rare and exotic creature.

What does it mean to be... penniless?

She couldn't understand. These days, are there still people who go out without a single penny?

A thought flashed through her mind, and she tried to remind him, "I know where the bank is; I can exchange marks there."

The Mark is the official currency of Kazimierz.

"No, you misunderstand," Theresa interjected softly, a hint of apology in her voice, adding sheepishly, "We... don't have any other currencies on us."

"?"

Chastina was completely bewildered, wondering what kind of strange creatures she had encountered.

She subconsciously looked the three people up and down. Although they were dressed very elegantly and appropriately, they didn't seem particularly down on their luck.

How come you can't even come up with a single penny?

Thinking of this, Chastina couldn't help but ask, "May I ask what your purpose is?"

She didn't mind paying for the transportation, that's the gist of it, but it would be strange if she really supported them indefinitely.

Han Fei answered simply, "Make money!"

"We came to Kazimierz for one purpose only."

Han Fei said in a serious tone, "Making money, making money, or... making money!"

I was going to swear at first, since the format of this sentence involves swearing, but then I thought it would be too strange to say that in front of a young girl.

"Can I ask you about your methods of making money?"

Chastina's expression was subtle. Making money isn't shameful; you need to eat, after all.

The way these people were behaving made her very suspicious of their true motives.

"It would be too complicated to explain in detail."

Han Fei was frank, saying truthfully, "You can think of us as mercenaries."

"Then you might be disappointed."

Chastina didn't seem to mind; being a mercenary was a common way of making a living in Terra.

However, this approach is somewhat ineffective in Kazimierz.

"Most important figures keep knights under their command, and it's quite common for gladiators to serve their patrons in Kazimierz."

"I see."

Han Fei wasn't too disappointed. He said generously, "Since we're already here, we should give it a try. What if we can make money? You know what I mean?"

"If all else fails, I could sign up for the Knights' Tournament; I could at least earn a little money that way, right?"

"Indeed."

This time Chastina didn't refute it, after all, knightly competitions were a way for competitive knights to rise to prominence.

If you're strong enough and rank high enough, you can get sponsorship from big spenders.

"Then I'll take you to see it."

Chastina suppressed her turbulent thoughts and said, "I'll pay for your transportation."

Thank you.

Han Fei said with a smile, "I will remember this kindness."

"It's nothing, you've helped me anyway."