Chapter 145: If It Means Defeating the Demon Lord, I’d Spend Every Last Coin!
Chapter 145: If It Means Defeating the Demon Lord, I’d Spend Every Last Coin!
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“Huh? Why are you looking at me like I’ve just summoned a demon?”
The mage’s signature crimson robes shimmered beneath the hallway’s light, their deep hues making the figure inside burn all the brighter.
Lin Wei froze, caught off guard—his thoughts emptied, unable to conceal the shock on his face.
Across from him, Iresha rested her chin on one hand, curiosity sparkling in her eyes as she examined him. The way she tilted her head back emphasized the elegant line of her neck, accentuating the soft, graceful contours of her form. Everything about her—from her delicate, feminine build to the seeming effortlessness of her posture—was flawless in his eyes, no matter how closely he looked.
And to top it all off, for someone so stubborn and fiercely tsundere, she certainly had no trouble in the assets department. If this were one of those easygoing isekai slice-of-life stories, she’d be a max-rank harem heroine without even trying.
Clearing his throat, Lin Wei forced himself out of his daze. “It’s just… I didn’t expect to run into you here, of all places.”
He desperately reached for the first excuse that came to mind, then tried to steer the conversation forward, sounding as offhand as possible. “So, what’s the Hero’s party doing all the way out here?”