Chapter 34: Srike the Great Demon King?

Zhang Xinying logged out of the game and sat on the edge of the bed, dazed.

Staring out the window, she seemed lost in thought, her enchanting eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions.

"Ding dong!"

Zhang Xinying picked up her phone from beside her, showing a message.

"Zhao Ziming: Sorry, I'm stuck in traffic, I'll be there in twenty minutes."

Feeling irritated, she tossed the phone on the bed and walked to the vanity.

Having eaten breakfast before logging into the game, Zhang Xinying couldn't be bothered to dress up.

She casually picked up the expensive foundation and gazed at herself in the mirror.

Underneath that beautiful face was a mask of sorrow.

She couldn't remember the last time she genuinely smiled. The smile she managed when she saw Mu Lingxue yesterday was her limit.

Putting the foundation back on the table, Zhang Xinying found a simple hair tie in the drawer and tied her shiny black hair into a casual ponytail at the back of her head.

All the makeup items were shoved into the drawer. Her eyes welled up with tears as she struggled to keep them from spilling over while looking at her reflection.

Zhang Xinying forced a brave smile:

"The best of me has already been given to you. From now on, I'll be myself."

As soon as she finished speaking, the tears she had held back finally overflowed.

Two streams of tears traced down her cheeks; she wiped them away with her hand, her voice trembling as she spoke to the mirror:

"Lin Yi, goodbye."

......

"What's wrong?"

Red Eyes looked at Lin Yi in surprise.

"Nothing."

Lin Yi clutched his chest. Just a moment ago, he felt as if something had left him, filling him with agitation.

He glanced at the real-world time: 13:11

Lin Yi was puzzled, wasn't there still ten minutes to go?

Could something have changed?

"Damn invader, meet your end!"

Just then, Oktod's massive form charged with his great sword swinging.

"Ah! Don't kill me."

Mingmen Yue'Er was so frightened by the scene that she froze on the spot.

Xia Haitang looked towards Lin Yi,

"What should we do? Say something."

Red Eyes echoed,

"Yeah, if we're going to fight, let's do it."

Pushing aside the unease in his heart, they needed a quick resolution.

Lin Yi looked at the hulking figure,

"We're not his match at all; any attack is futile."

Everyone was shocked,

"You said we could get the first kill, wasn't that a joke?"

Lin Yi chuckled,

"Getting the first kill and killing him are two different things."

Red Eyes was confused,

"What do you mean?"

Just then, Lin Yi suddenly spoke,

"Red Eyes, notice the protruding rock three meters high on the left side of the cave?"

At this moment, Oktod was already charging with heavy strides.

Red Eyes and Xia Haitang shouted almost in unison:

"Watch out."

Because Oktod's first target was Feng Hua!

Oktod's seemingly powerful attack was full of flaws in Lin Yi's eyes.

If he weren't in a hurry, he might have tried seeing if he could kill him after all.

Because that piece of purple equipment was truly eye-catching.

However, compared to her matters, even if it were a Divine Artifact, Lin Yi wouldn't be swayed at all.

Lin Yi could have easily dodged the attack with a roll, but then he heard a scream from Mingmen Yue'Er behind him.

"Damn it!"

How could he forget about her?

For some reason from the beginning Mingmen Yue'Er had consciously stood behind Lin Yi.

Originally, Lin Yi didn't pay attention, but now if he dodged Oktod's attack, it would naturally fall on Mingmen Yue'Er.

Lin Yi didn't expect her to dodge the attack.

If Oktod hit her, that frail Priest would surely die.

Red Eyes and Xia Haitang immediately realized this but had no time to aid.

Lin Yi cursed inwardly, changing his dodge into a quick retreat, rudely pushing Mingmen Yue'Er aside.

The great sword landed with a crash, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Feng Hua!"

"Feng bro!"

"Ah!"

Mingmen Yue'Er sat on the ground, face filled with confusion and misapprehension.

Red Eyes was incredulous, they were supposed to get the first kill, how did it end up like this?

Neither Red Eyes nor Xia Haitang believed a magic system class like Lin Yi could survive Oktod's heavy strike.

"Foolish humans, this is what happens when you offend me, the great Srike."

Red Eyes' face twisted with rage,

"I'll fight you to the death!"

Just as Red Eyes was about to cast a spell, Lin Yi's voice rang from behind them,

"What are you doing, haven't we caused enough chaos?"

"What? How is that possible?"

Oktod turned his massive body to see Feng Hua completely unharmed, his voice full of disbelief.

"How could you~"

Red Eyes was thrilled:

"You're unharmed"

"You scared me to death.

At this moment neither Xia Haitang nor Mingmen Yue'Er noticed, their faces both showing relieved expressions.

Watching the cooling 'Instant Teleportation', Lin Yi smiled confidently,

"It's not that easy to kill me."

Just then, Red Eyes' voice came from beside him,

"Found it, now what?"

Seeing Lin Yi unharmed, Oktod seemed enraged, raising his great sword again, bellowing as he charged at Lin Yi.

"Prepare to die, invaders, you'll pay for your ignorance."

"Ignorance?"

Lin Yi turned to Red Eyes:

"Smash that rock and get the little gnome hiding inside out for me.

Everyone was dumbfounded, what's with this strategy?

Red Eyes didn't bother questioning it, launching her skill

"Shadow Blade Dance"

Everyone's vision blurred briefly, and a loud crash came from where Lin Yi had pointed, stone fragments flying everywhere.

Oktod, who was raging towards Lin Yi, suddenly emitted a sharp scream,

"Ah, who are you, how do you know I'm here!"

"You can't kill me, I'm the great Srike!"

"Ahhh, help, murder!"

Shortly after, a gnome less than a meter tall dashed out from the blasted cave made by Red Eyes, wailing as he ran.

This scene left Red Eyes and the others dumbfounded.

"What is this trickery?"

"A gnome!"

Lin Yi stopped Red Eyes from pursuing,

"Don't kill him, this guy is the key to our first kill."

Then Lin Yi turned to the gnome,

"I won't kill you, but you have to promise me one thing."

Only then did everyone notice the name above the gnome:

Srike Lv10

Timid Gnome

Srike stopped nervously at Oktod's feet, eyeing Lin Yi with suspicion.

"What condition?"

At this moment, all eyes were on Lin Yi.

Not just Srike, but the other four were also curious, including Red Eyes, who had unwittingly revealed their presence.

Under their gaze, Lin Yi smiled slightly,

"It's simple."

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PS: Two chapters updated.