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Chapter 280, Level 4
Chapter 280, Fourth Level
That gaze seemed to be scrutinizing.
She sized up Xia Sheng, observed him, and marked him, but it was only for a moment.
Xia Sheng had just noticed when his gaze disappeared.
There are no other intruders here; the only possible direction of sight is where the intruders came from.
He's being watched.
Xia Sheng was too close. The goblin had just entered this space when he approached, so it was very likely that he would be noticed.
Although he had suspected before that the intruders there might know him, now it was completely known.
But there was no other way; to prevent the emergence of special goblins, he had to do this.
Xia Sheng had been on guard against this beforehand, and he wouldn't have approached it casually if it weren't for the trouble caused by the special goblins.
After all, he didn't know enough about the intruders, and he had no idea where they were.
What if he gets caught if he approaches the passage too easily?
Xia Sheng was not worried about his own safety. Going to the invaders' world was both a danger and an opportunity. He could quickly become stronger by using his devouring technique.
What if that place really is another world?
However, if he doesn't come back, they will be in danger.
This is what he cares about most; he can't leave this place.
I'll have to be more careful from now on.
Xia Sheng sheathed his katana, dipped it in a little goblin blood, put it in his mouth, and swallowed.
In any case, hard power is the most important thing; only with confidence can you deal with anything.
"Xia Sheng, is that all?"
Akiyama Mio and the others took the initiative to approach.
"Yes, it's resolved."
"Wow, so fast! And there's only one?" Ritsu Tainaka wondered.
"I've been here every night this week, so there's only one," Xia Sheng explained.
"Every night?" Akiyama Mio looked at him, puzzled.
"Something unexpected happened, and the rules here have changed."
"Is it because of the Black Mist Man?" Nakano Azusa immediately guessed the reason.
"Yes, the Black Mist Man, it's the goblin on this floor that ran away. It can turn invisible and disappear without a trace, it just ran away." Xia Sheng briefly described the danger of the goblins.
"That's really troublesome... No wonder you took action directly, Brother Xiasheng."
"So it's already this dangerous... and we still can't do anything to help..." Akiyama Mio muttered helplessly to herself.
But her voice was loud enough that everyone could hear it.
"It's okay, it's not much different from before, you don't need to worry about it," Xia Sheng comforted him.
"I still can't be of much help..."
'
Akiyama Mio has already gained magic power, but having magic power is only the beginning. If she wants to help, she needs to do something more advanced.
She understood all of this, but taking things a step further was not something she could decide on in a short time.
She wanted to help, to take responsibility, but also wanted to do it willingly; her feelings for Xia Sheng weren't strong enough yet.
She didn't want to be a casual girl.
She likes Xia Sheng and is willing to take things further with him, but hopes to cultivate their relationship a little more.
At least, the current situation doesn't allow her to let go of her pride.
She also craves romance.
"Zero, you...?" Ritsu Tainaka stared at her best friend.
She had a feeling that something might have happened to her best friend.
What do you mean by "still can't help"?
Could it be...?
Speaking of which, my best friend has been acting strangely all week.
She looked back and forth between the two men, making guesses in her mind.
"What are you looking at?" Xia Sheng noticed her gaze.
"No...it's nothing." Ritsu Tainaka shook his head and didn't say anything more.
"That's ridiculous." Xia Sheng flicked her forehead.
"Ugh, Natsuo is bullying me!" Ritsu Tainaka covered her forehead, pouting in dissatisfaction.
"I'm just bullying you. Your eyes are darting around; you're definitely up to something again."
"No way!"
"I don't believe it."
"How could this be..."
'
"Give up, you never had any credibility to begin with," Akiyama Mio patted her shoulder, trying to comfort her.
"Mio." Ritsu Tainaka stared intently at her.
"What's wrong?"
"Is there anything you're hiding from us?"
"What...is it?" Akiyama Mio felt a pang of panic.
She didn't tell them about kissing Xia Sheng, nor did she tell them about being attacked by the Black Mist People.
The expression has passed; there's no need to worry them.
Have we been discovered?
"What is it that you don't know?" Ritsu Tainaka retorted.
"I don't...I don't know..."
"Hmph~ Let's just say that's how it is." Ritsu Tainaka didn't press for details.
She was just guessing; she wasn't sure if it was true or not. Even if she asked, she didn't think her best friend would admit it.
But if it's true... my best friend is really that brave.
"Ritsu, you're teasing me again..." Akiyama Mio secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's all my fault for teasing Mio."
"You're so annoying."
Xia Sheng watched the two bickering with amusement. The atmosphere between them was one of pure affection.
Looking at them, he felt much more relaxed.
"Natsuo..." Kotobuki Tsumugi suddenly exclaimed.
"What...?" Xia Sheng looked at her and understood the situation.
Her feet were becoming transparent and blurred.
The same goes for Hirasawa Yui and the others.
They had only reached the second floor and could not proceed to the third floor.
"You're leaving already?" Hirasawa Yui said, a little disappointed. "It feels like we just arrived."
"Natsuo is amazing," Kotobuki Tsumugi said with a smile.
"We don't need to help at all," Ritsu Tainaka said with a helpless smile.
"That's hard to say. Don't be careless. What if Xia Sheng can't come with us?" Akiyama Mio reminded him worriedly.
"Oh right, what did we do then?" Hirasawa Yui asked.
"Of course... I'd like to get intimate with Natsuo~" Ritsu Tainaka said jokingly.
"Hmm..." Akiyama Mio had a strange reaction.
Ritsu Tainaka noticed that she said that to test her.
It seems something really did happen.
They beat them to it.
"Natsuo, when are you going to kiss me?" Hirasawa Yui asked directly and innocently.
"Yui-senpai?!" Nakano Azusa looked at him in surprise.
"Is there a problem? I really like Natsuo~ We should protect the world too, right?"
"But..
'
"These things depend on timing, don't rush, you should go back to sleep," Xia Sheng interjected, advising.
"oh...
'
The five of them disappeared together in a short time. Xia Sheng shook his head and walked towards the third floor.
Only someone as naive and innocent as Daiyu could ask such a question.
Upon reaching the third floor, the air was much fresher. Xia Sheng inhaled the scent of earth and grass, waiting for the others to arrive.
Not long after, two figures appeared out of thin air: Mai Sakurajima and Kaguya Shinomiya.
Yukino Yukinoshita and Mahiru Shiina didn't appear, so where they might be is pretty obvious.
"Natsuo, good evening... Where is this?" Sakurajima Mai was about to greet him when she noticed something was wrong with her surroundings.
"This is the third floor," Xia Sheng said.
"It really is sunshine and grassland...isn't that incredible?"
"Yes, it should be underground." Kaguya Shinomiya calmly observed.
"You've read so many fantasy novels, why are you making such a fuss?" Xia Sheng chuckled.
"Novels are novels, reality is reality. This is the first time I've seen it with my own eyes... What about Yukino and the others? Could it be?" Mai Sakurajima's expression turned serious.
"Yes, they haven't arrived yet." Xia Sheng nodded seriously.
"There really is a fourth floor..."
'
"Don't worry, I'll find a way to solve it," Xia Sheng reassured him.
"Don't get hurt."
"That's hard to say, but I'll do my best."
"You must prioritize your own safety, understand?" Mai Sakurajima continued to urge.
"Okay..." Xia Sheng nodded with a smile.
"Then it's up to you." Sakurajima Mai and Shinomiya Kaguya stepped back to the wall.
Xia Sheng took out his katana and walked inside, where the space was fluctuating.
A few seconds later, a tall, dark-skinned figure strode into the space.
"This is... an orc?"
Mai Sakurajima and Kaguya Shinomiya stared intently at the awe-inspiringly large size; it was the first time they had ever seen a half-orc in person.
It had a profound impact on them.
In front of orcs, the two of them are no different from children.
This is Natsuo, this is the invader that Yukino and the others have always faced.
Next, they will face even stronger invaders.
The two women fell silent; they were no match for them at all.
Xia Sheng remained calm as he faced the orc; he was used to it.
He gripped his katana tightly, not intending to finish it off quickly, but instead unleashing all his magic—a fireball, a water gun, and a wind blade.
There are also various slashing attacks.
After showing Mai Sakurajima and the others that all abilities were ineffective against it, he used his old method to kill it.
That was the only way he could deal with it.
As the orc fell, a hole suddenly appeared deep inside.
Head to the entrance to the fourth level.
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