You Seem a Little Naive

"They're just a bunch of crazy guys who call themselves the Reunion Movement. I have no authority in their eyes."

Talulah looked at Maria's back, a surge of desire rising within her for a moment, but she quickly suppressed it.

She continued to smile, her expression composed.

A moment later, she narrowed her eyes slightly and smiled.

"So, I think I've fulfilled your request, right? Now, would you like to consider my suggestion?"

"... You shameless bastard!"

Seeing that Talulah hadn't done anything, yet still dared to say such things, W couldn't help but feel a little resentful.

How can this guy be so shameless?

However, W's thoughts did not affect Talulah; she continued to smile at Maria in front of her, awaiting her reply.

Maria's answer was also very simple.

"My request was fulfilled, but it wasn't you who did it."

"Really? That's a real shame."

Talulah shook her head helplessly, took a small step back, and increased the distance between the two of them.

She reached out and grasped the strangely shaped longsword at her waist, her eyes gradually shifting from calm to madness.

"I wanted to use a gentler approach to get you to comply, but it seems that might not work?"

"...Miss Talulah, to be honest, a lot has happened these past few days, and your actions have made me quite unhappy,"

Talulah didn't really want to take direct action against Maria.

Because Maria truly intrigued her... even, for a short time, this interest overshadowed the twisted, burning flame within her.

She couldn't understand why Maria held such a terrible attraction for her.

This is clearly abnormal...

But what's terrifying is that Talulah knows this is abnormal, yet she is irresistibly drawn to it.

She realized that if she didn't resolve her 'curiosity' this time, she might be so burdened by it that she wouldn't even be able to walk in the future...

That's why she so readily agreed to Maria's request.

With just a brief encounter, she could tell that Maria was a somewhat old-fashioned woman.

Such people value promises and personal relationships most.

If she agrees to the other party's request, then in return, she will inevitably agree to some 'reasonable' requests of hers.

Unfortunately, she overlooked her promise and did not gain Maria's approval.

This left her feeling somewhat helpless, but there was nothing she could do about it.

"I only have one simple request... Miss Maria, if you can cooperate with me, I will be very happy, and perhaps I will even spare those little ones who came with you."

Talulah spoke calmly.

Maria's current power is indeed still untapped, but she also has ample confidence that she cannot lose to Maria.

But Maria just looked at the girl in front of her strangely.

After a moment of silence, she shook her head.

"Sometimes, being overconfident isn't a good thing, Miss Talulah ... You seem to have gotten used to being the one in control, but sometimes that kind of thinking can seem too arrogant."

"Yeah?"

Talulah noncommittal.

"So, can I interpret your current denial as you feeling that you have the upper hand?"

She slowly drew the Blades from her waist and pointed it straight at Maria.

His upturned eyes were full of provocation.

"I don't mean to belittle you, but based on my current assessment, you don't have the ability to defeat me."

Maria made her assessment very calmly.

She didn't deny Talulah's assessment of her... she was certain that Talulah couldn't beat her.

Whether it was the flames she had just unleashed, or the shadow hidden within her body that Maria found repulsive.

This was the awareness she had honed through countless brushes with death... With just the simplest gesture, the simplest step, she could clearly sense the level of her opponent.

Talulah very strong... at least stronger than most of the people Maria has seen so far.

Texas, Lappland, Exusiai, and even Hoshiguma and that Detective Girl might not be able to compare to her.

Only the man who calls himself Patriot is likely to fight the other side for a while.

But... such strength is still only at a level that humans can comprehend.

But Maria... transcends these common sense principles!

"But in my assessment, no one can stop me."

Despite Maria's words, Talulah remained completely calm and even made some boastful claims.

No one can stop themselves...

Nobody's here!

With each step she took, that alluring smile remained on her face.

A few stray flames ignited on the Blades, which was almost aimed at Maria's neck!

It moved so fast that it only left a thin line in the air...

There was simply no time to react; all their energy was spent trying to track the weapon's movements.

W, standing to the side, stared wide-eyed.

Her mouth opened, as if to issue a warning... but she spoke too slowly.

The Blades was already pressed against Maria's neck...

A tragedy was about to unfold.

But it was at this moment.

The Blades springs out instantly!

"What the hell... do you want to do to Lady Maria?!"

The enraged Twin Wolves instantly blocked the Blades!

Texas and Lappland!

After searching for most of the day, they finally caught a whiff of Maria's unique scent and followed her!

With perfect coordination, they deflected Talulah's longsword!

Talulah's chest... caught her off guard!

In an instant, the situation took a dramatic turn!

Chapter 187 You Seem a Little Naive

There was no communication whatsoever, not even a glance.

Lappland and Texas made their choices in an instant, as if they could guess each other's thoughts!

After deflecting Talulah's attack, a momentary opening appeared in Talulah's chest!

The most aggressive Lappland did not choose the most effective attack at this moment. Instead, she used one hand to block Maria behind her, and with the other hand, she decisively swung her longsword from the side!

Talulah unfazed upon seeing this, and immediately raised her longsword to block the opponent's attack.

Although she was indeed caught off guard by the two of them, it didn't mean that their strength had overwhelmed her.

As a Drak, her physical strength, while not as great as that of a pure monster race like the Vouivre, was still far beyond what Texas could challenge.

Even if two people go together, it won't work!

But clearly, Lappland was aware of this as well.

Seeing that Talulah had actually launched an attack on her, a smile crept onto her lips.

That was a smile completely different from Talulah's seductive, swaying one.

She smiled confidently, with a hint of sarcasm.

"Um?"

Talulah noticed the strange smile, and almost at the same time, a chilling sharpness shot straight at her face!

It's Texas!

These two wolves, who bickered but knew each other best, made tactical arrangements without any communication.

Lappland's attack was tricky enough; she launched the first attack to draw Talulah's attention.

The deadly attack will be carried out by the faster Texas!

At this moment, Talulah's weapon had already been swung out. Even if she forcibly changed the direction of the weapon, Lappland was confident that she could make the opponent lose the ability to continue holding the weapon with a single blow!

This teamwork was absolutely flawless!

No matter who Talulah chooses to be wary of, the outcome will be the same!

There is only one way to break this trick...

"Oh..."

Just as Texas was about to approach, Talulah's lips curled into a smile.

Her left hand rose, and orange-red flames instantly erupted!

In a moment, the surging heat enveloped the two audacious attackers!

"Tsk..."

What's puzzling is that despite her successful counterattack, Talulah showed no joy whatsoever; instead, she frowned.

Moments later, the flames dissipated.

The black figure slowly stood up, and despite the intense heat that could instantly scorch flesh, Maria's clothes remained completely unchanged.

In her arms, the Twin Wolves had their eyes closed, their faces showing obvious discomfort.

Clearly, Maria could protect them from the flames, but the intense burns were still unavoidable.

Talulah did not press her advantage, but instead took a few steps back and looked at the woman in front of her.

Neither Texas nor Lappland could pose a threat to her.

But Maria was different.

She... is very dangerous...

"Cough cough cough... Damn it, I think I just saw Lady Maria... Oh, Lady Maria, you're right here."

Lappland is very adaptable; she got back to her feet in no time, and even helped Texas up along the way.

After making a few casual complaints, she paused, then paused again.

The descriptions used to depict nearly dying are no longer as applicable today...

For a moment, there was a strange awkwardness.

"... Um."

Are you alright?

Texas, standing nearby, also recovered.

But unlike Lappland, who frankly vented her frustration, she turned to Maria and showed concern for her.

Maria shielded them from the fiery onslaught just now!

This made Texas feel both heartbroken and guilty.

They had come to help Ms. Maria, but instead, they ended up being protected by her.