> Objective Failed: Return the City Lord's Daughter before detection.
> Penalty: -200 Reputation with Blueflame Palace, Wanted by The City Lord.
Victor buried his face in his hands upon seeing the notifications.
Xuan Qing sat beside him, swinging her legs like an innocent child caught stealing cookies.
Her legs accidentally tapped Victor who still looked sore.
"Oops…" she drew the word out with a guilty grin.
"I'm going to seal your legs together," Victor groaned.
She patted his shoulder with mock sympathy. "You love me."
"Keep dreaming."
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(( Later That Night ))
As the others dozed or patrolled, Aeri plopped down opposite Victor with her legs crossed.
Her perceptive eyes settled upon Victor with a look of curiosity.
"You're stronger than your realm should allow," she said without preamble. "You know that, right?"
Victor looked up warily. "So?"
