"What is all this? It's a complete mess."
March 7th felt like her head was about to explode after hearing so many unfamiliar terms.
Gepard this, Silvermane Guards that... they were outsiders, so how could they possibly know?
"Eh, it's rare to run into someone in this frozen wasteland. I can understand being on guard, but there's no need to play dumb to this extent..."
Sampo shook his head and sighed slightly, wearing an expression that said 'don't treat me like a fool.'
Who in Belobog doesn't know the Silvermane Guards and Gepard?
"Fine, fine, this line of work isn't easy these days. There are plenty of treasures nearby, so why don't we team up and split the loot evenly?"
Sampo waved his hand, putting on a generous air.
The group spent almost the entire time with their arms crossed, watching Sampo's one-man show.
But Sampo didn't feel embarrassed at all talking to himself.
"We're not interested in any of that. We just happen to need a guide, so why don't you take us to the city?"
Kiana looked at Sampo with a half-smile, making Sampo, who was about to refuse, choke on his words.
This sister looks so imposing, could she be someone from the Xianzhou Alliance? Old Sampo hasn't heard of such a person... Sampo's eyes shifted slightly as he spotted the Xianzhou trinkets hanging at Kiana's waist, thinking to himself.
Kiana's current outfit was materialized through her spiritual power, identical to the one she usually wore while active in the Xianzhou.
Even the smallest details were a 1:1 rerun, which was what caught Sampo's attention.
Furthermore, although Sampo couldn't sense any energy from Kiana, he wasn't blind to her aura of a superior.
The Astral Express is truly full of talent; I hope Old Sampo doesn't mess this up... "Eh, Old Sampo hasn't made a sale today. I can lead the way, but..."
Sampo rubbed his hands together, looking at them with a fawning expression.
Even though the people in front of him weren't simple, Old Sampo had to keep acting for the sake of professional ethics.
When Sampo finished his sentence, Dan Heng's gaze sharpened, making the young man stand up straight immediately.
"But Old Sampo is a warm-hearted good guy, leading the way is no problem at all~"
"That's wonderful! Having a local guide will make things much more convenient."
March 7th said happily with a smile.
Under Sampo's lead, the group moved forward, and Kiana and the others introduced themselves to him.
As they walked, Stelle looked at Sampo out of curiosity and asked:
"Why were you hiding in the snow just now?"
"Haha, isn't this business just about digging around here and there to find treasures?"
"So what did you find? Share the wealth."
Stelle reached out with an expression that suggested she wanted a piece of the action.
"Old Sampo really hasn't made a sale today. Sister, look, my pockets are cleaner than my face."
Old Sampo turned out his pockets to prove he wasn't lying.
"Fine, put it on the tab for now. Remember to pay me back next time."
"???"
You can even do that?
Sampo's eyes widened slightly as he looked at Stelle. Does the Astral Express also recruit bandits?
"Hey, look ahead, there are a lot of people walking this way."
March 7th looked into the distance, spotted a line of figures, and alerted her companions.
Sampo looked over, his brows raised, and then he glanced at the others behind him almost imperceptibly.
Old Sampo's first show is about to end. Good buddies, bye-bye~
Kiana came to Sampo's side and whispered in a low, playful tone:
"Sampo, what do you call the fleeting beauty that explodes in the sky?"
"Hmm?"
"It's Sparkle~"
!!?
Sampo blinked and looked at Kiana. For a split second, the person he saw turned into Sparkle!
Kiana's lips curled into a smile as she returned to the middle of March 7th and Stelle.
My god, is this Sparkle in disguise?!
What is Sparkle doing in Jarilo-VI right now?!
Sampo's mind fell into chaos.
Although they both follow 'Elation,' their styles of 'Elation' were very much in conflict.
Once, Old Sampo almost died because of one of Sparkle's performances. He had a bit of a psychological shadow regarding that crazy girl.
This won't do. Sparkle can't be allowed to blow up Jarilo.
Sampo glanced at Kiana chatting with the two girls, wondering how he could trick Sparkle and get rid of her.
Wait...!
If it were Sparkle, it would be impossible for not even a shred of Path energy to leak out, right?
Something's fishy... Sampo focused all his attention on Kiana, not even noticing the Silvermane Guards led by Gepard who were already very close.
This person is definitely not Sparkle. If it were Sparkle's script, the opening would never be this dull.
Based on the energy issue and personality, Sampo determined that Kiana couldn't be Sparkle.
After all, he and Sparkle were old friends who often tricked each other; he knew her very well.
Whew, since it's not Sparkle, Old Sampo can relax~
"You people ahead, stop for inspection!"
Suddenly, a familiar voice interrupted Sampo's thoughts, causing him to look up.
So fast? Gotta run, gotta run.
While Gepard's gaze wasn't on him, Sampo quietly prepared to leave from the back... Eh?
Feeling his head held down by a hand, a trace of panic appeared in Sampo's eyes.
"Aha's head feels better to touch."
What...? What kind of talk is that?
Thud—
Before Sampo could react, he felt a numbness in his butt, lost all sensation, and found himself getting closer and closer to the sky... "How did Old Sampo suddenly get kicked into the sky?"
Sampo remained in the air, legs crossed, looking bewildered.
Along his flight Path, he seemed to see a red mask flash by.
"Maybe it's an illusion. Why would the God of Merriment pay attention here~ Old Sampo will be back~~~"
Whoosh—
Sampo turned into a star in the sky.
"Silvermane Guards, enforce the law!"
Seeing Kiana's ability to kick someone into the sky, Gepard waved his hand, ordering the Silvermane Guards to surround them.
These people were dressed strangely, and he had never seen them in the city, which made Gepard cautious.
But... Slap— Thud—
"Ah!"
"Ugh!"
"Oh!"
With several groans, the Silvermane Guards all fell into the snow.
Even Gepard himself didn't see the trajectory of the attack clearly. He only felt a flash of light, and everyone was lying down...?
"Who exactly are you?"
But Gepard reacted quickly, immediately raising his large shield and asking coldly.
"Uh... sorry, my body reacted faster than my brain..."
Kiana, having knocked everyone down, scratched her head apologetically.
When they surrounded her, she moved subconsciously, but luckily she showed restraint and only made them briefly lose consciousness.
"..."
After a moment of silence, Gepard moved to the nearest subordinate with his shield, crouching down to check their condition.
"Phew..."
Finding they were only unconscious, Gepard breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, keeping a wary eye on the four opposite him, he checked several others. Finding they were all just unconscious, he relaxed his guard slightly.
Because the opponent had such strength and only incapacitated the Silvermane Guards without killing them.
This was enough to prove they had no ill intent.
Otherwise, with such skill, they could have completely eliminated these subordinates before he could even react.
Probably even his shield wouldn't have lasted a few rounds.
If Kiana knew what Gepard was thinking, she would probably tell him bluntly that he couldn't even withstand a single punch.
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