CHAPTER 933: CHAPTER 932: THE PERSISTENT MENACE

The steel cables whirled as they pulled the two of them into mid-air. At this moment, Eiriri felt the rushing wind all around her. She had tried this sensation before; initially, Eiriri was quite scared. But after getting used to the operation, she suddenly developed great interest in this "Three-Dimensional Maneuver Gear" named by Fang Zheng.

After all, the feeling of flying freely in the sky was truly wonderful!

With the tug of the Three-Dimensional Maneuver Gear, Fang Zheng took Eiriri and flew into the air instantly. He quickly glanced around, then reeled the cables back again, and shot them once more. The hooks embedded into another section of the wall, and a jet-like device at the back of the Three-Dimensional Maneuver Gear spouted gas instantaneously, letting Fang Zheng adjust his direction to swing forward again.

And at this moment, the Centaur Boss seemed to have noticed the intrusion into its territory. It turned and glanced in the direction where Fang Zheng was, then immediately, without hesitation, raised its long spear and charged toward Fang Zheng’s position!

"Mr. Fang Zheng!"

"I heard it!!"

Upon hearing Eiriri’s nervous shout from behind, Fang Zheng was also filled with tension. He maneuvered the cables to swing away, skimming close to the ground as he carried Eiriri, flashed through a narrow alley in the ruins, and when the "swing" reached its highest point, Fang Zheng let go again.

Simultaneously, the Centaur Boss was not far from Fang Zheng’s side, thrusting its spear towards Fang Zheng in mid-air!

"—————!!"

Seeing the spearhead whistling towards her, Eiriri felt as if her blood was about to freeze, but the only thing she could do now was to trust Fang Zheng. This was not unfamiliar to Eiriri because, for such a long time, almost everyone in the Dark Moon Sword had been doing the same.

Trust him, and then leave it to him.

And Fang Zheng had never disappointed them.

Just as the Boss’s spear thrust forward, Fang Zheng’s body suddenly bent sharply, as if he had been struck heavily, bending downward at an eighty-degree angle, causing the Centaur Boss’s spear to miss its target, stabbing only the air. Meanwhile, almost like a fighter jet about to dive towards the ground, Fang Zheng suddenly swung his hand again. Then, at just two meters from the ground, Fang Zheng quickly changed direction, swiftly flying forward.

However, the Centaur Boss clearly did not intend to give up. Perhaps the AI also knew that instead of playing hide and seek with someone who provokes it beyond its active range, finding a target it can hit was more effective. Therefore, even though Shinong fired shots after shots at the Centaur Boss, it was unmoved, fixating upon Fang Zheng while launching its assault while charging.

Fang Zheng, on the other hand, skillfully operated the Three-Dimensional Maneuver Gear, weaving through the city ruins as if he could fly, with Eiriri on his back feeling like she was on a roller coaster. One moment the sky was up, another moment the ground was down, or it was the rapidly spinning world—luckily, Eiriri was somewhat used to it, or she would have thrown up by now.

I wonder if the game supports this feature.

"Hoo———!!"

The Centaur Boss’s spear slashed at nothing, then it raised its shield and pounded down fiercely onto Fang Zheng—Clearly, the AI was no fool; everyone knows that shooting an anti-aircraft gun at a mosquito is hit or miss, but a swat rarely doesn’t hit.

"Swish!!"

However, Fang Zheng was evidently prepared. Just as the Centaur Boss swung down, he deftly spun around, once again flashing past the Centaur Boss’s side like a nimble southern mosquito dodging the Centaur Boss’s furious swats.

"Bam!!"

The shield in the Boss’s hand slammed onto the ground heavily, raising a cloud of dust throughout the area. Even Fang Zheng and Eiriri in mid-air could feel the terrifying power.

If this was encountered on the ground, there’d be no escaping it.

Looking at the airwaves covering nearly the entire street, Fang Zheng’s expression darkened. But fortunately, they were about to leave this place soon!

From Fang Zheng’s departure to the Centaur Boss initiating its attack, and then through a rapid series of offensives and defenses, only a dozen seconds passed, almost just as quick as a blink of an eye, before Fang Zheng took Eiriri and broke through the Centaur Boss’s blockade like a southern mosquito sated with blood, quietly disappearing into the shadows of the City of Steel’s ruins.

Leaving only the Centaur Boss, as if drained of blood, flailing its long spear in frustration, angrily roaring, and then helplessly turning to leave, returning to the center of the plaza.

"Plop!"

Fang Zheng descended from the sky with Eiriri on his back, landing on the ruins on the other side of the City of Steel. Eiriri, still feeling dizzy, stumbled unsteadily off Fang Zheng’s back, looking like she was drunk.

"Eiriri?"

"Hmm......hmm......give me five minutes......"

Hearing Fang Zheng’s voice, Eiriri weakly waved her hand, then continued walking wobbly, as if drunk. Fang Zheng watched her for a moment, then moved to stand before Eiriri, raised her chin, and before the twin-tailed blonde girl could react, he lowered his head and blocked her lips.

"Mmm......!"

At this moment, Eiriri’s previously half-closed eyes immediately widened. She blinked, then shut her eyes again. Although Eiriri didn’t say anything, her hands, wrapped around Fang Zheng’s waist, said it all.

A moment later, the two pairs of lips slowly separated, drawing a sticky silver thread.

"Are you awake now?"

"Yes......I’m awake now......"

Facing Fang Zheng’s inquiry, Eiriri nodded, blushing, while Fang Zheng smiled slightly.

"If you’re awake, shouldn’t you go scout ahead?"

"I’ll go right away!"

Clearly upset with Fang Zheng’s little trick, Eiriri glared at him fiercely, then, in a huff, puffed up her cheeks and turned to leave, yet soon, Eiriri turned back towards Fang Zheng, pointing at him.

"Just wait, I’ll definitely get back at you!"

Having said this, lacking any real imposing force, Eiriri blushed and quickly turned to leave.

Meanwhile, back at an open space deep within the ruins of the City of Steel, the Red Knight Order’s leader, Ang, was gazing at the man before her with an exceedingly serious expression.

"What are you doing, King Fang?"

Staring at King Fang and the few players behind him, Ang couldn’t fathom it. Earlier, after encountering that terrifying Boss, both the Red Knight Order and Dark Nebula were forced to retreat to safety. But to Ang’s surprise, King Fang suddenly rose to attack and attempted to take her hostage.

However, as the leader of the Red Knight Order, if she were easily kidnapped, she wouldn’t need to bring her team into the instance. Quickly, King Fang’s assault was halted by others, and members from both Dark Nebula and the Red Knight Order encircled King Fang.

But to Ang’s surprise, even with the circumstances, King Fang showed no fear. Instead, he looked smugly content. Hearing Ang’s words, King Fang snorted coldly.

"What am I doing? I just wanted to get a bit closer to you, is that not allowed, my dear master captain?"

"Shut up!"

Upon hearing King Fang’s flippant comments, a member of the Red Knight Order immediately stepped forward to yell angrily, even brandishing a weapon to threaten him. Yet King Fang merely glanced at them dismissively and scoffed coldly.

"Want me to shut up? Who do you think you are? To talk to me like that?"

"What... what is wrong with you?"

Confronting the arrogant demeanor of King Fang, Ang couldn’t comprehend why he dared to speak in such a manner. She knew full well that not only were the Red Knight Order members eyeing him fiercely, but members of Dark Nebula were also eyeing him coldly from the sidelines. With only a few people, how did King Fang muster the audacity to provoke everyone here?

"Nothing much."

However, in response to Ang’s inquiry, the Tooth King just chuckled.

"I just want you all to taste the feeling of having your life and death in someone else’s hands..."

"What do you mean by that?"

Upon hearing those words, Ang was immediately shocked inside.

"Are you saying that BOSS..."

"That’s right, it seems the captain is indeed smart... that BOSS was released by me!"

"What!?"

Hearing the Tooth King’s words, everyone was stunned, and at the same time, one of the Red Knight Order’s members tightened his grip on his weapon, glaring at him with reddened eyes.

"How dare you do such a thing? Don’t you realize how many people you’ve killed?"

"So what?"

Faced with the accusation, the Tooth King was unmoved.

"Dead is dead, it’s their own fault, what does it have to do with me?"

"I’ll kill you!!!"

Hearing this, the member of the Red Knight Order raised his weapon and charged at the Tooth King.

Yet, just as he swung his weapon at the Tooth King... suddenly, a black lightning flashed, blocking the Red Knight Order member’s attack.

"Clang!!"

With the collision sound, the Red Knight Order member stepped back a few paces, then looked angrily to the side, followed by a surprised widening of his eyes.

"Black Snow Princess?"

"Don’t act first."

The one who helped block the attack for the Tooth King was indeed the Black Snow Princess, holding a pitch-black rapier, coldly staring at the Tooth King.

"Since this man is so fearless, he must have something to rely on, what... do you really want to do?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, the Black Snow Princess is indeed wise, unlike certain idiots."

The Tooth King made a show of clapping sarcastically, then chuckled again.

"It’s very simple, that BOSS is called the Inheritor, it was summoned by me for the guild trial... guild trial, you should all know it well."

"Guild trial?"

Hearing the Tooth King’s answer, Ang raised an eyebrow, of course she understood what the Tooth King was talking about. Players form a guild, and when leveling up the guild, they must undergo a guild trial. The guild’s treatment and benefits are determined by the trial’s score and completion. Generally, the higher the trial completion, the better the rewards.

But... how could such a powerful BOSS appear in a guild trial? Could it be...

Thinking of this, Ang and the Black Snow Princess both changed their expressions.

"Did you choose to level up?"

"Exactly! Hahaha, how about it? Are you scared?"

Looking at the two of them pale-faced, the Tooth King laughed heartily.

"It was also my good luck to encounter an SSS-level Trial Golem! Otherwise, it really would have been difficult to capture you all in one move!"

"SSS-level..."

Hearing the Tooth King’s words, the faces of the Black Snow Princess and Ang darkened to the extreme. Guild Trial Golems have levels and are usually items dropped in instances. Generally, player guilds will only choose trial golems that match their guild level for the trial, but the Tooth King went crazy and used an SSS-level Trial Golem... even the highest level Dark Moon Sword Guild is only at level C now!

"You...!"

At this moment, the other players also gripped their weapons angrily, yet Ang stepped forward, signaling everyone to stop. She took a deep breath, then looked at the Tooth King.

"So, what do you really mean by this? Summoning a BOSS and trapping us here isn’t just for mocking us, is it?"

"Of course not."

When saying this, the Tooth King’s expression became ferocious, he glared at Ang viciously, his face dark and terrifying.

"I will never forget how you expelled me from the guild back then, and all of you, all of you! I only made a small mistake, but none of you were willing to stand up for me! Even though I fought alongside you! But you all, only treated me as a Joker! But now..."

The Tooth King clenched his fists, looking coldly at everyone.

"I now hold the power over your life and death, whatever I want you to do, you must do, otherwise, you’ll be trapped here forever..."

"I’ll kill you!!"

At this moment, the other players could no longer hold back, drawing their weapons to attack, but the Tooth King was not afraid at all.

"Fine, kill me then, but you’ll die here with me. I suppose you all know, for the guild, only the president can cancel the trial task. If I die, then I’m truly dead, but my account won’t disappear; if I don’t press the task cancel button, then all of you will be trapped here forever! Hahahaha!!! If you kill me, you’ll die with me!!"

"......"

Hearing the Tooth King’s fierce roars, everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to do. Ang and the Black Snow Princess exchanged a glance, then Ang spoke up.

"... So, what do you want to do?"

"It’s very simple."

Upon hearing Ang’s inquiry, the Tooth King chuckled, then extended his hand, pointing at the blue-haired girl in front of him.

"First, I want you to take off your clothes."

"Eh?"

Faced with the Tooth King’s demand, Ang’s face immediately turned pale.