CHAPTER 640: CHAPTER 429: I’VE NEVER FELT HAPPY AS A MERCENARY

"Since it’s a prototype, it might be somewhat unstable, probably."

"Can you see if you can close it from our side? I don’t want to spy on a girl’s daily life. I’m an upright man!"

"I think we can, but more importantly, are you sure you don’t want to take a look?"

Matilda watched the image at the peak of the Ancient Dragon, her expression indescribable, and said:

"It seems the Princess is doing something extraordinary behind our backs..."

Fingerley glanced over, then covered her face and sighed.

"Oh my..."

The three members of the Hasavi Team exchanged glances and quickly decided to leave, needing to find a secluded spot; they couldn’t watch this in a bustling place.

In their haste, they even overlooked familiar faces passing by, not hearing their greetings.

"Why are they in such a hurry? Like they’ve spied on someone bathing."

The captain of the Skyrim Strategy Group, known as Black Bat, Luluwo, crossed her arms and watched the Hasavi Team depart with a puzzled look.

The footsteps nearby gradually faded, and she sighed helplessly, catching up to Elsa, who was carrying two massive weapons.

"Why rush? The Light Eagle Group won’t escape."

Elsa pursed her lips and said:

"I want to wrap things up quickly, Luluwo... you better not follow, and tell Tami and the others not to, either."

Upon hearing this, not only Luluwo, but even Tami and Berto, hiding on the street behind them, broke into a cold sweat, thinking they were well-hidden but still detected.

"We would never feel at ease letting you go alone."

Luluwo rubbed her still aching arm and said decisively, while Tami and the others nodded in agreement.

In terms of deep bond formed with Elsa during this period, the Skyrim Strategy Group undoubtedly stood out.

Everyone held affection for this occasionally clumsy but wholeheartedly devoted young girl, and she also felt deeply for them.

During this time, Elsa, noticing the changing atmosphere and dwindling spirit within the Light Eagle Group, spent most of her time with the Skyrim Strategy Group.

The Skyrim Strategy Group learned about her true identity and the capability of the divine artifact, stopping earning money to accompany Elsa in accumulating positive emotions, mitigating the side effects of emotional burnout.

Essentially, they were traveling and enjoying themselves, albeit within the Sain Dungeon.

Emotions naturally intensified with companionship, but before long, Elsa proactively requested training.

The greatsword’s power was not merely about burning emotions for a temporary surge of strength.

Each full burn would enhance Elsa’s regular form, increasing her strength in daily states, making her stronger with each burn.

Hence, the Skyrim Strategy Group accompanied her through numerous challenges, aiding her gradual power enhancement, enabling her now to wield the greatsword alongside the Sword Corpse Greatsword simultaneously in battle.

Her purpose for boosting her strength stemmed from something she ought to do:

Defeat the Demon King!

Given the Demon King had not resurrected yet, this target could shift to defeating the five Demon Clan Four Heavenly Kings.

During this period, she learned much, no longer indulging in friend-making games, no longer forcing herself to make friends, nor would she remain in the Light Eagle Group.

Today, she would quit the Light Eagle Group, embarking on a legendary journey like the Hero, gathering companions, heading towards the Demon Continent, ideally eliminating the Demon King before he resurrected.

The Skyrim Strategy Group considered accompanying her in travels, but ultimately chose to stay here forever with the Dungeon.

After quitting the Light Eagle Group, Elsa was not likely to remain here, making today’s visit from the Skyrim Strategy Group potentially her farewell.

Elsa finally allowed the Skyrim Strategy Group to follow but insisted they remain unseen by anyone from the Light Eagle Group.

She worried the captain might resent Luluwo and Tami for her actions; she just had a premonition.

Using the bonfire teleporter to reach Casas Underground Tomb, followed by the Teleportation Gate to leave the Dungeon and arrive at the well-developed small town surrounding the Sain Teleportation Gate; she then departed the town heading towards the relocated Light Eagle Group’s residence.

She should reach the Light Eagle Group in about half an hour, but partway, Elsa encountered an unexpected person.

It was Sali.

"I just dreamed about you, never expected to actually meet you here."

Sali smiled with relief, seemingly having run over, sweat still visible on his face.

"Finally coming back? Everyone saved your spot, even the captain will be thrilled."

Elsa opened her mouth, then firmly resolved her mindset and said:

"No, I’m here to quit the Light Eagle Group."

Like being struck by lightning, Sali froze in place.

Elsa continued walking, and as she brushed past him, Sali abruptly turned and grasped her wrist tightly, his legs trembling, nearly collapsing from exhaustion.

But the girl pulled him up, preventing her friend from appearing too forlorn.

"W-wait, why? If there’s no Elsa in the Light Eagle Group, then I—"

"Hoo..."

Elsa exhaled, looked at Sali, and said:

"We have no reasons to stay here, right?"

She had written several letters to Sali before, expressing her desire to leave and inviting him to join her, but he adamantly opposed, wanting to stay in the Light Eagle Group no matter what.

Given that, what more was there to say?

"I never felt happy being a mercenary."

Elsa withdrew her hand, leaving her former friend facing her back.

"I, I..."

In a moment, thoughts of "why stay in the Light Eagle Group" and "walk with Elsa" surfaced in Sali’s mind but were instantly swallowed by red light, turning into different notions.

He must make Elsa stay!

His expression contorted briefly, shouting:

"Was it the adventurers’ influence?"

Elsa stopped walking.

"Is it because you’ve been adventuring with them lately, so you don’t want to be with everyone in the Light Eagle Group anymore? If you just want happy adventures..."

Sali clenched his fist.

"I can do that too!"

"Sali..."

Elsa turned around with an exasperated brow furrow.

She realized discussing the Light Eagle Group made communication difficult, perplexed at Sali’s obsession with it, despite being an earl’s son.

Just as she intended to speak, Sali suddenly took something from his bag, holding his fist and yelled:

"Give me one more chance, Elsa, I’ll show I can give you and those adventurers even better emotions through adventure! Using this newly assembled, never-before-entered Painting World!"

Sali revealed a hopeful gaze, wanting to retain Elsa through joyous adventures, replicating what the adventurers did, convinced Elsa intended to leave the Light Eagle Group for these reasons.

He unveiled the painting in his hand, its name:

[Painting World "Sword Wind Legend Erosion"]