Chapter 20 Deterrence

Silence.

Xu Hongzhuang was stunned, her beautiful eyes staring at Chen Feng, not knowing how to talk to him.

Seeing Xu Hongzhuang's bewildered expression, Chen Feng fell silent for a moment, then waved his right hand and a tentacle appeared out of thin air, wrapping around Xu Hongzhuang's waist and bringing her in front of him with a flick.

It was the first time Xu Hongzhuang had been airborne, and it was so sudden that it made her head spin.

The dark elf had put away her bow and arrow at some point, and she looked at Xu Hongzhuang with interest, not missing a single inch of her skin from her neck to her body.

Whether intentional or not, the dark elf deliberately lingered longer on Xu Hongzhuang's chest, licked her lips, and even placed her index finger above her mouth.

She sensed a hint of purity.

Dark elves detest purity, just as they detest forest elves. When they fall into darkness, in some large-scale sacrificial events, their favorite offerings are unicorns that represent light.

If Xu Hongzhuang were handed over to the dark elves, it would only take a few hours for her to experience what despair truly means.

Fingers, bows and arrows, and even other items, dark elves are adept at using tools to bring nightmarish experiences to those who are pure.

Xu Hongzhuang felt something was wrong. Sensing the gaze of the dark elf, her hair stood on end. She thought for a moment and said, "I think this is a misunderstanding. I didn't..."

"You didn't misunderstand."

Chen Feng interrupted Xu Hongzhuang's explanation and replied, "It's very dangerous outside. I put in a lot of effort to find this hiding place, but because of you, all that effort has gone to waste... In that situation just now, the best solution would be to kill you. Once you're dead, the threat of that giant reptile will end."

"But it's a pity..."

Chen Feng deliberately paused for a moment. "You actually blocked that arrow. Although the reptile is dead, it caused too much commotion. Unfortunately, this place is no longer safe."

Cold.

Chen Feng's words were like an ice cave, extinguishing the flames and erasing any goodwill Xu Hongzhuang had for him.

No matter how she thought about it, this shouldn't have been a heroic rescue scene, right? Why was the other party not as good as she had imagined? In this chaotic world, humans should help each other. Why was he so cruel? Just because his safety was threatened, he wanted to kill her?

However...

Xu Hongzhuang still had to thank him for his help. Her feelings were very complicated. On one hand, she was grateful for Chen Feng's assistance, but on the other hand, she couldn't accept his ruthless demeanor.

From his appearance, he looked very gentle, with a white shirt and khaki pants, exuding a clean aura in his every move. But... his heart was too ruthless, too dark. For Xu Hongzhuang, who stood for justice, she couldn't accept it at all.

While Xu Hongzhuang was struggling, Chen Feng also squinted his eyes and carefully observed her. He keenly caught her psychological activities. Simple, clear, it was obvious that this was a girl without any scheming, she wrote everything she wanted to say on her face.

This is good...

Controlling lesser demons is much easier than controlling dark elves. The examples around him told Chen Feng a simple truth: fools... are easier to control.

The term "fool" is very broad.

Chen Feng mostly used this term to describe some people.

Judicators.

Brave, fearless, sacrificial, dedicated, and overly conservative.

Judicators are an organization. They believe in the inherent goodness of human nature. Where there are difficulties, they will be there, selflessly and fearlessly dedicating their lives to help ordinary people. They are willing to venture into the depths of insect nests and hordes of corpses for the continuation of humanity.

This is a very noble behavior. For the continuation of humanity, they swear to eradicate all darkness and filth. Insects and bad people are their targets. (They have their own standards for judging good and bad.)

Xu Hongzhuang reminded Chen Feng of the Judicators.

Clear in love and hate.

For those in need of help, or those who have helped them, they will give everything. And for those labeled as evil, they will raise their knives without hesitation.

Just like Xu Hongzhuang, her heroic and now inexplicably conflicted actions reminded him of the Judicators. This was like fire and water, making it impossible for people to recognize her as a single person.

Every Judicator lives a life like a monk, ignoring love and life, and has already dedicated everything to the cause in their hearts. It is because of this that few people in this church have been corrupted. Even the most enchanting succubus cannot shake the minds of the Judicators.

A girl with the potential to become a Judicator?

Thinking of this, Chen Feng withdrew his thoughts and looked at the girl in front of him with a smile that wasn't a smile. "Alright, I think we should have a talk. I have to leave here in a short time, so I'll give you a chance to say your last words..."

"I... we... what? You still want to kill me?"

Xu Hongzhuang had wanted to explain, but she found the other party's final words and her eyes widened.

"I am a cautious person. Your abilities just now frightened me a bit, and it's hard for me to confirm whether you hold a grudge against me. So, to prevent your retaliation, it's best to kill you!"

“Why? This is just a misunderstanding, isn't it? I never meant to blame you, and... I am very grateful to you... I never thought of seeking revenge on you...”

Xu Hongzhuang hurriedly explained, but Chen Feng remained unmoved. At the same time, the dark elf raised the bow and arrow in his hand again. This time, Xu Hongzhuang clearly sensed a hint of killing intent from the other party, like quicksand, causing her heart to sink. She knew that the other party was not joking.

No!

I can't die yet!

Xu Hongzhuang clenched her fists. She was not afraid of death, but the blood feud of her family had not been avenged. She vowed to eradicate these monsters and pay tribute to the spirits of her family in heaven. How could she... how could she die in a place like this?

“No, please listen to my explanation. I can't die yet. This terrible disaster took away all my family. I swear to make these monsters pay with their blood. I can't die here, at least not now!”

Xu Hongzhuang raised her neck and confronted Chen Feng with a hoarse voice.

In the face of Xu Hongzhuang's plea, Chen Feng just shook his head. “What does this have to do with me? I am only concerned about my own safety. Don't you think this kind of verbal promise is a bit too monotonous?”

“So... what do I need to do for you to let me go? I can swear on my deceased family that I will not harm you in any way...”

“Do you think someone like me would believe in so-called oaths?”

Xu Hongzhuang was dumbfounded for a moment. Yes, how could someone so selfish and suspicious believe in her oath?

Could it be... that she was truly doomed?

“Of course, if you can agree to one thing, I might consider letting you go.”

“Really?”

Xu Hongzhuang seemed to grasp a lifeline and didn't have time to think too much. She nodded hastily, “You say it, no matter what it is, I will do my best to fulfill it!”

That's all that is needed.

Upon hearing this, Chen Feng smiled and took a step forward, leaning close to Xu Hongzhuang's ear, “Anything, you say? Then, pledge your allegiance to me!”