Chapter 879: The Suspicious Duo
Time rewinds two minutes earlier.
"Anyway, this detestable cult is finally going to be finished."
The brown-haired man sat on the rocks at the edge of the hot spring, his face breaking into a simple, childlike smile of joy.
The red-haired woman was soaking in the hot spring, a damp towel wrapped around her chest. The two maintained distance, sitting back-to-back as if they were complete strangers.
"Hans, I believe I've told you already—I'm only here to heal my injuries. There's no need to report to me, and I hope you won't drag me into this."
The red-haired woman held her head, her cat-like bright yellow eyes filled with helplessness.
"I can't do that. Your rank is above mine, and this time we can finally destroy that hateful Axis Cult. Isn't that something worth celebrating?"
The man paid no heed, stubbornly clinging to his insistence.
The brown-haired middle-aged man's true name was Hans.
Needless to say, his true form was that of the Deadly Poison Slime, one of the Eight Great Generals of the Demon Lord Army!
"The operation to sabotage the hot springs is already complete. Next, I'll go and destroy all the other hot springs. Once that's done, all we need is time. As long-lived species, whether it's ten years or twenty, we can wait."
"This is your operation. Just focus on your mission; there's no need to tell me everything."
"Don't say that. It's not entirely unrelated to you."
Hearing the indifferent voice from behind and realizing the red-haired beauty had no intention of conspiring with him, Hans sighed in resignation.
"Soon, the hot springs in this town will be ruined. You should relocate as soon as possible and find another hot spring to heal your injuries."
Failing to recruit the red-haired beauty, Hans prepared to stand up and leave.
Just then.
The door to the mixed-gender bath suddenly swung open, startling both of them.
A young man, wearing only a towel around his waist and nearly naked, walked in from outside.
He was tall, with muscles slightly more slender compared to Hans, but his physique was impeccably streamlined, without a single flaw. His features seemed as if meticulously carved by a god, his eyes sharp and spirited, exuding a charm that felt otherworldly.
"What a hunk!"
The red-haired beauty's eyes lit up, surprised to encounter such a handsome young man here.
However, she was no fool. Though taken aback by the boy's presence, she maintained her composure.
"How much did he hear?"
Hans's whisper reached her ears.
His voice was filled with vigilance, hinting at readiness to take action at the slightest provocation.
"Probably not much..."
The red-haired beauty replied softly.
She wasn't siding with the handsome youth; it was her honest guess.
After entering the mixed bath, the young man had casually rinsed off and then stepped into the hot spring as if it were the most natural thing, letting out a comfortable sigh.
He didn't seem to have overheard their conversation.
However.
"Um, why does it seem like he's staring this way?"
The red-haired beauty forced a strained smile.
"He's staring at you."
Hans understood.
Who would have thought that even such a handsome young man could still be a pervert?
It was undeniable that the red-haired beauty's exquisite charm was truly rare in this world, but the young man opposite her didn't seem ordinary either. With such qualities, his lecherous behavior was quite surprising.
"What's wrong? Don't mind me, I'm just here to enjoy the hot spring."
The handsome youth noticed their discomfort and waved his hand with a smile.
"I'll contact you later, I'm leaving now."
To avoid unnecessary complications, Hans ignored the red-haired beauty's pleading gaze and quickly got up and left the hot spring.
Eiji glanced at the man's retreating back.
Though he claimed to be here for the hot spring, his body wasn't wet at all.
But who cared about muscular men - the red-haired beauty opposite was much more appealing. Her beauty was no less than those goddesses in Eiji's memory, truly a feast for the eyes.
"That Hans!"
The red-haired beauty gritted her teeth in frustration.
She had asked Hans for help, but that guy completely ignored her!
And he claimed she held a higher position than him - clearly his grudge against the Axis Cult truly overrode everything else!
"Um... young man, could you stop staring at me?"
"Why? This is a mixed bath, isn't it? Where I look is my freedom, right?"
Eiji spread his arms and rested them on the edge of the pool, looking utterly pleased.
The elegant yet charming beauty showing such shy and flustered expressions had its own unique appeal.
"Ahaha, you're not wrong..."
The red-haired beauty forced a smile - she really wasn't good at dealing with such enthusiastic people.
"Young man, you're not from this town, are you? Are you here as a tourist?"
Unable to bear the awkward atmosphere, she changed the subject.
She hoped he would stop staring at her.
Normally, she would never have any interest in mixed bathing - it was all Hans' fault!
He said he needed to discuss something with her, so she had no choice but to come.
"That's right, I am here as a tourist. Though I came with a friend, the hot springs here are indeed very healing, especially the scenery - absolutely top-notch!"
Eiji smiled while looking at the red-haired beauty, nodding meaningfully.
"Haha, that's true..."
The red-haired beauty's cheek twitched twice as she pretended not to understand his implication.
She couldn't even fake a smile anymore.
"And you, miss?"
"Me... my name is Wolbach."
The red-haired beauty hesitated for a moment before telling the truth.
"I came to the hot spring for healing. I heard the therapeutic effects here are quite strong."
"Are you injured?"
Eiji looked at her in surprise.
Her skin was smooth, her curves were enchanting, her figure was absolutely top-notch!
There were no visible signs of injury, though she did seem somewhat lacking in energy.
"To be honest, I actually know a thing or two about healing. Why don't let me take a look!"
As he said this, he stood up and moved through the water toward Wolbach, wearing an expression of genuine concern and kindness.
"No, no! My injury is somewhat special!"
The red-haired beauty, Miss Wolbach, was startled and waved her hands repeatedly in refusal.
"I was fighting with my other half and failed to reclaim my full power, so I came here for recovery. It's not a physical injury that can be treated with magic or medicine - only recuperation works!"
Eiji stopped walking and sat back down at the hot spring's edge.
This made Wolbach breathe a sigh of relief.
Though hadn't the distance between them gotten closer than before?
"That is indeed quite troublesome, and I'm afraid I can't be of help either."
Eiji felt a bit regretful; otherwise, he could have let this Miss Wolbach experience his finger techniques—even witches would praise them!
"However, I do have some connections and can help you search for your other half. I just don't know what your other half looks like?"