Xia Lun glanced at White Line and couldn't help laughing. "How could they be? Enemies at this level aren't common."
"Phew..." White Line finally relaxed, a relieved smile appearing on her tense face. "You scared me. I thought—" Before she could finish, Xia Lun added, "At a pessimistic estimate, there should be two more enemies like that in this Scenario."
White Line's smile froze. "Two?!"
Xia Lun patted her shoulder reassuringly. "That's the pessimistic estimate. If we're optimistic, there should only be one left."
"You call that optimistic?" White Line couldn't help retorting.
"Yes." Xia Lun nodded. "I also learned something else just now. The Conqueror has rallied an army and is advancing on this place. There's bound to be a major battle, so there's something you need to decide for yourself."
"Huh?" White Line blinked in confusion and pointed at herself. "Me? Decide something?"
Xia Lun nodded. "We've already earned far more Perth Coins than the Scenario requires. If we can find a way across the Boundary Sea and hold out until the Scenario ends, we'll clear it safely. So you—"
"Xia Lun," White Line interrupted, "will I be a burden if I stay?"
"Of course not. But what comes next really will be dangerous."
"Then I'm not leaving." White Line looked up at him, her expression earnest. "I could never accept letting you take all the risks while I reap the rewards. We're companions."
Xia Lun held her gaze for a moment. Only when she couldn't help blinking did he give a solemn nod.
"I understand. Let's return to Temple Square. We have a lot to do tonight."
"A lot?"
"The city has fallen into chaos, and chaos is a ladder. There's no need to hide who we are anymore. It's time to step forward!" Flames spread and