<h4>Chapter 87: Rose with Thorns</h4>
Trantor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Yang Ling was caught in a daze, but he suddenly felt the pagoda-shaped mark between his brows throb. A protectiveyer of Wizard Power circted around his body automatically. Yang Ling quickly came to his senses as the warm current of Wizard Power circted once around his limbs and bones.
A demoness?
Looking at the dazed troops and adventurers around him who seemed to have been inflicted with some curse, then taking a whiff of the unique fragrance in the air, Yang Ling suddenly heightened his sense of caution. The pagoda-shaped mark between his brows only throbbed when he faced a great level of danger, and the protective Wizard Power would only circte on its own when he encountered something unknown. It was clear that this dazzling beauty in ck was not an ordinary person.
Could she be an assassin sent by thest of the Anca family?
Yang Ling’s pupils dted when he saw the approaching beauty in ck and recalled the heaven-ranked assassin that he could not defend himself against. He secretly formed a hand gesture. He was prepared to summon the Unicorn immediately if the situation became dire.
Having previously experienced the shock of a surprise attack, Yang Ling understood that being careless around a top-notch killer would be fatal. Even if he possessed many more high level Magical Beasts, he might be killed in one strike if he got distracted. Magical Beasts were useless if he couldn’t summon them in time. Back when he was attacked in the fog, Yang Ling might have met his maker if that heaven-ranked assassin hade after him first.
“One ss of rum!”
Taking a surprised nce at the cautious Yang Ling, Maryse ced an order with the bartender John before turning to sit at a seat near the window. Soon, the fragrance in the air became duller and duller.
The crowd only snapped out of their daydreams after hearing the maic voice of the beauty in ck, and the bartender John was no exception. He picked up the handkerchief he had dropped onto the ground and wiped a tall crystal ss before filling it with premium rum. He then served it personally to the beauty in ck.
John gave a gentlemanly smile, wanting to flirt with the woman. Unexpectedly, aside from a faint smile, she quickly turned her head and looked silently at the Terras Mountains far away.
After awkwardly walking back to the bar counter, John drank a cup of wine, depressed. Even though he had no power or authority back in the capital, he was still very popr with thedies because of his handsome appearance, exceptional bartending abilities, and his ability to get into the psyche of his customers. To think that the so-calleddy killer of the past waspletely disregarded by the beauty in ck today.
John was depressed, but Maryse wasn’t feeling much better.
Originally, she had expected Yang Ling to grovel under her dress like the other nobles, with her appearance and the Temptation of Darkness that she had cultivated to the fifth level. Unexpectedly, Yang Ling had quicklye to his senses after being in a daze for a moment,pletely foiling her following ns.
Interesting.
Thinking back to her teacher’sments, then sneaking a peek at Yang Ling by the bar counter, looking at hiszy appearance and faint smile, Maryse gritted her teeth in irritation.
Over the years, countless men had grovelled before her. There were nobles with high status and power, great leaders who lorded over thousands of miles ofnd, even top-notch warriors and spellcasters. She didn’t believe that she could not charm that detestable Yang Ling
When her teacher praised the young Yang Ling, Maryse had wanted to recruit him into the Association of Dark Magic with a few tricks to disy her abilities to her teacher. She had also wanted to obtain the Dark Divine Weapon, the Snake Demon Blood Staff, along the way. Now that the target had easily avoided and dispelled her Temptation of Darkness, she felt frustration, but also curiosity after her surprise.
Even a high level Great Swordsman or Great Spellcaster would find it hard to defend against her Temptation of Darkness. Maryse could not understand how Yang Ling, who had no Battle Energy or ripples of Magical Energy, could unravel her spell.
Could he have a Divine Weapon that is specialized in countering Dark Magic hidden on his body?
Maryse took a sip of the ice cold rum. It was rumored that Yang Ling was from a rich noble family with massive influence and that he spent money like water. Seeing how he threw money into the dwarf weapon shop and Shangri-La Inn, it seemed as though the rumors were true.
Even though Divine Weapons were very rare, it was possible that an ancient family with a thousand-year legacy might have passed down one or two Divine Weapons.
After a series of deductions, Maryse became more and more sure of her guess. As a Summoner, Yang Ling’s abilities came mainly from the Magical Beasts he summoned. His personal abilities shouldn’t be too exceptional. It wasn’t possible for him to defend himself against her Temptation of Darkness that even a high level Great Swordsman would sumb to. The only exnation was that he was equipped with a Divine Weapon that could counter her temptation.
Hmph, the more treasures on you the better. You’ll hand them all to me when the timees!
After understanding the reason for her failed attempt, Maryse felt morefortable and came up with another n soon after. She would not only charm Yang Ling until he was head over heels for her, she was also going to make Yang Ling hand over his entire arsenal of Divine Weapons himself.
As Maryse was deliberating silently to herself, the bar inside Shangri-La was silent. The boorish troops and adventurers were all staring straight at her marvelous figure. Be it the fair, attractive skin near Maryse’s chest, or her full breasts and perky buttocks, anywhere they looked made them feel parched.
Usually, no one dared cause trouble within Shangri-La with Yang Ling’s reputation. Even the arrogant ck Armor Guards did not have the guts to do so, much less ordinary troops and adventurers.
But, seeing this attractive beauty in ck and under the influence of alcohol, someone soon became unable to hold it in!
“Mi... Miss, dri... Drink with me!”
After taking a gulp of pure pomegranate wine, a half-drunk ck Armor Guard staggered towards Maryse. His red eyes were staring straight at the attractive piece of fair white just under Maryse’s neck as he swallowed hard. His breathing was heavy, as if he wanted to strip the attractive Maryse in front of everyone, then press her down onto the table...
Hmph, you’re asking for death!
After taking a sip of rum and looking at the lecherous ck Armor Guard, Maryse let out a grunt. A cold gleam shed through her eyes. In her eyes, this tall ck Armor Guard was simply asking for death.
Curse him, turn him into a skeleton, or should I directly...
In a mere instant, Maryse had already thought of countless ways to teach this ck Armor Guard a lesson. To a Great Spellcaster of the dark element, dealing with a drunk low level soldier was child’s y.
Seeing that Maryse was silent and unmoving, the ck Armor Guard became more insolent, making his way before her under the influence of alcohol. “Hehe, great... great beauty,e with me if you can. I... I’ll guarantee that you’ll feel good!”
The drunken ck Armor Guard was ovee with lust. He had long tossed military regtions to the back of his mind. At this moment, he had eyes only for the attractive Maryse. His only thoughts were of pressing her down and having sex with her. He was starved, not having touched a woman for more than ten days.
“Oh,e with you?”
Looking at the ck Armor Guard, his breathing getting heavier, Maryse let out a charming smile. She hade up with a n to take things as they came, and she saw this as an opportunity to get closer to Yang Ling.
Her smile could topple cities!
Maryse’s Temptation of Darkness was ever present. At the sight of her thinshes,rge watery eyes, and blooming smile, even the adventurers and troops around them were caught in a daze, much less the insolent ck Armor Guard. Their hearts were beating excitedly, almost pushing out of their chests.
The crowd was ovee by lust, but Yang Ling felt the pagoda-shaped mark between his brows throb gently once again as he caught the faint scent of the unusual fragrance. In his surprise, he immediately circted the protective Wizard Power, cautiously paying attention to the beauty in ck’s every action.
Just as the people were dumbfounded, Maryse let out a cold smile. She conjured a ball of purple mes without even reciting an incantation. She then tossed it straight into the open mouth of the ck Armor Guard.
Agh!
After letting out a pathetic cry, the ck Armor Guard fell, rolling on the ground as he howled. Soon after, his clothes had been burned to ashes, his body ck and releasing a charred stench. He struggled for a little while, his limbs convulsing, before he became motionless.
The crowd was shocked by the sudden change. They did not understand what was going on, as Maryse had moved too quickly.
Some said that the ck Armor Guard had received divine punishment formitting many evils, and some thought that the guard had an incurable disease that acted up as he got too excited. In fact, some even took the opportunity to step out in front of Maryse to shield her like a guardian, hoping that they would be able to get close to her this way.
Maryse feigned fear and jumped up after letting out a screech. She fled from the seat near the window like a helplessmb, pretending to charge toward the bar where Yang Ling was sitting.
Maryse had thought that she had executed the n wlessly, and she was pretending to be a pitiful sheep. But what she did not expect was that Yang Ling’s senses were sharp after having advanced to the level of Spirit Wizard. Coupled with the fact that he had been secretly observing her actions, Yang Ling had seen what she really did.
Ruthless, merciless, powerful!
Seeing the beauty in ck incinerate the ck Armor Guard in one move, Yang Ling’s heart shook even though his expression did not change. It looked like she was a killer indeed. She would either not strike, or kill with one blow if she did.
Haha, they have finallye!
Examining Maryse’s expert acting as she came toward him, Yang Ling let out a cold smile. Maybe he could have passed it off if Maryse hadn’t moved toward him, but her charging over more or less confirmed that she was a topnotch assassin hired by the enemy. She was a powerful killer that could cast spells in an instant, just like the heaven-ranked assassin he had encountered before.
Yang Ling secretly deliberated, his senses on full alert. At the same time, Maryse looked at thezy Yang Ling at the bar not far away, then she looked at the shiny floor. Having no idea that she had already been exposed, Maryse came up with a marvelous n.