"There are three people five hundred meters behind you. They're too far away, and their clothes are ordinary, so I can't tell how strong they are." Han Shuo took note of them, standing on higher ground and narrowing his eyes to observe them for a while before answering Candice in a low voice.
"Thank you, Brian. I'll remember this favor." Candice murmured her thanks and said nothing more to Han Shuo. She turned back to the Warfire Mercenary Group and discussed matters with the mercenaries.
"Who is she to you? Why were you willing to help her?" After Candice left, Lisa tugged at Han Shuo's sleeve and questioned him.
"An old friend. Come on, let's leave another way. We still have to return to Warren City later." Han Shuo watched Candice. Seeing her still discussing matters with her employer and several members of the Warfire Mercenary Group, he knew his words had given her an idea of the situation.
Candice was a mercenary, with her own missions and way of life. Having encountered her and noticed a hidden danger in her mission, Han Shuo had fulfilled his duty as a friend by offering a casual, well-meaning warning, but he would not interfere in her affairs.
Hearing that Han Shuo wanted to leave, Lisa said little. She lowered her head shyly, moved behind him, wrapped her arms around his neck, and pushed off with her little feet to jump onto his back. Leaning close to his ear, she said with a smile, "I still want you to carry me."
Han Shuo was speechless. With a helpless, wry smile, he said to Lisa on his back, "Things were urgent earlier. I had no choice but to keep carrying you. We're out of danger now, so you don't need me to carry you