**Chapter 112: Meeting Lin Ya Again**
The small tavern in Vita Village resembled a charming European-style country villa. The gray-brown house felt clean and fresh. There were several exquisite small windows painted creamy white on the house, with pots of vibrant Spider Plants on the sills. The surroundings were enclosed by small wooden fences, also painted off-white. These neat small wooden fences were entwined with verdant Ivy, the white and green intermingling, creating a harmonious and vibrant look. The small courtyard inside the fence was a small garden clearly meticulously cared for; even from a distance, one could smell the charming fragrant Aura emanating from it.
Opening the Small Wooden Door in the fence and stepping into the Courtyard, several Wine Barrels were thoughtfully stacked horizontally beside the path, creating a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Passing through the Courtyard, ahead was a thick Door. In the center hung a Cup-shaped Wooden Sign filled with Ale, with a small Bell attached. Opening the Door required a bit of effort, and once opened, the crisp Bell sound would ring out "Dinglingdanglang". The Tavern Waiter, hearing the sound, would arrive immediately, welcoming you with the most enthusiastic Method.
The Guests inside seemed influenced by this relaxing and uniquely atmospheric Atmosphere. Even the most unrestrained and rough Barbarians gave up their heated arguments, uncharacteristically conversing with a calm and gentle Tone. Compared to the Rogue Tavern in the Camp, the Rogue Tavern was more like a noisy disco in a big city, while this place was a green coffee house with a rural, cozy charm.
The peaceful and elegant Tavern, with a crisp "Dinglingling" Bell sound, had its Door gently opened.
"Lord, I apologize, but you see, the Seats inside are full. If you don't mind, there are excellent Seats available in the Courtyard behind."
Inside, she wore a black Dress. Over it, a white Lace Apron of the opposite color was tightly fitted, the ties behind forming a large Bowknot. This beautiful female Waiter, about 15 or 16 years of Age, held a Tray in her hands and quickly came forward, saying with a crisp Tone and a Smile.
Vita Village had only this one Tavern, and compared to the Rogue Tavern, it was clearly much smaller. It was obviously completely insufficient to accommodate thousands of Adventurers, so the Tavern owner had specially placed many Tables and Chairs in the back Courtyard as well.
This beautiful and lovely female Waiter bowed slightly to the Guest and secretly used a curious Vision to glance at the arrival. Wearing a black Cloak, his face was hidden under the shadow of the Hood, making his Appearance unclear. Generally speaking, this kind of attire mostly belonged to Necromancers, but his Body did not carry that gloomy deathly Aura; instead, he exuded an Aura that made her unable to look directly at him. She lowered her Head somewhat flustered and helpless, afraid that her rude Vision would anger this Guest.
"Of course. But miss, may I first look for a Friend inside?" The mysterious Cloaked Man said in a calm Tone. His Voice wasn't particularly pleasant, but it seemed to carry a strange Charm, which made the female Waiter's nervous mood Relax quite a bit.
"Of course, please come in."
She politely lowered her Head slightly, moved aside to let him pass, and then followed behind this mysterious Cloaked Man. At this moment, she was surprised, slightly opening her cute little mouth.
The entire Tavern had fallen silent at some unknown point. Even the few Barbarians whose mouths hadn't closed since they entered seemed possessed by the God of Assassins, frozen in place, their Cups held blankly in Mid-air.
"L-Lord... If... if you don't mind, please take this Seat."
As the heavy Footsteps of the Cloaked Man gently echoed in the silent Tavern, finally, a Barbarian stood up with a "shua" sound and said loudly, his expression nervous and fervent. It was as if a Student in the Training Camp was reporting to their Teacher. Then he turned back with a "shua" sound, flusteredly helping up the Chair that had fallen when he suddenly stood up. This made the female Waiter following behind him find it amusing. This Barbarian had just been boasting that he didn't even care about Andariel, looking very impressive, but look at his pathetic state now.
However, when she saw that not only this Barbarian, but also the other fearless Adventurers, showed the same fervent and Awe-filled Gaze, she suddenly had an illusion—as if a King was on tour, and she, following behind, was a personal Maid serving the King, enjoying the fervent sidelong glances of the subjects, especially when those subjects were Adventurers she dared not approach. She suddenly felt a dizzying sense of elation.
"Thank you, I'm just here to find someone. Everyone, please don't be restrained. We are currently in a Non-Combat State, my Status is no different from everyone else's."
The mysterious Cloaked Man still used that lukewarm Tone from before, but to the female Waiter's ears, it was completely confusing. Non-Combat State? Status?
Although he said that, it wasn't until he had walked far away that the Tables behind began to make noise, but they were all speaking in hushed Throats. The female Waiter knew they were definitely discussing this mysterious Man in front of them. She pricked up her ears but heard nothing, and couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. "You guys, where did all your courage from just now go!!"
Finally, his Gaze stopped on a Table. Then he turned back and said with a gentle Smile towards her (the female Waiter's own feeling), "Thank you for leading the way, I have found my Friend."
The female Waiter's pretty face turned red. She had just been following behind him; what kind of leading the way was that? However, the female Waiter was still very clear about the meaning behind his words.
She bowed slightly: "Lord, if you have any needs, please call out. We are always ready to follow your Command."
"Velas..."
She had just turned the corner when she was immediately called out by another Maid dressed similarly, who was a little older in Age.
"You, you're really enviable." The older Maid said with a mournful face. The other two nearby female Waiters also nodded with envious expressions.
"What is it?" Velas, who was the youngest female Waiter just now, looked at her companion in surprise.
"What, you don't know?" The older female Waiter glared at Velas.
"Speaking of which, although Velas works at the Tavern, she doesn't care about those Rumors at all," another female Waiter echoed in agreement.
"What? Damn it, you're really someone who doesn't know how good they have it!" The older female Waiter desperately clutched her smooth long hair and said mournfully. Then she looked at Velas with a Gaze like a Fresh Flower stuck in Cow Dung.
"And you said he's the one you admire most, the Hero of Vitrus Village who single-handedly took down Blood Raven! He was standing right next to you just now, and you didn't even notice! Oh my god, what a waste! I wish I could talk to him too, even just one sentence... Hey. Hey, Velas, what's wrong? Don't faint, there's still a lot of work!!" In the Corner of the Tavern, there was suddenly a commotion.
With my current sensitive Status, honestly, I didn't want to come out, especially to a place with such Excitement as a Tavern. But I had to come. To be honest, when I met Lin Ya last time, we had clearly agreed to meet at the Tavern in Vita Village, but the next day I came clean with Akara. Then for the next five days, I underwent brutal training, and I had completely forgotten about this matter until Lars and the others mentioned it just now. This time, I'm in trouble. I Hope Lin Ya isn't angry.
Sure enough, when I hurried to the Tavern, it wasn't long before I found Lin Ya's petite figure. The Female Paladin next to her also looked familiar, seemingly from the same Squad as her. Look at my memory.
"Phew, Lin Ya, I'm sorry. I'm late." I took off my Hat and said apologetically to Lin Ya, who was staring at me with wide, dark eyes. Was she angry?
"Mm," after a moment of being stunned, the Kindness Little Sorceress gently shook her Head. He still hadn't changed at all, she thought to herself, secretly happy.
"You must be very busy. It was my willfulness. Acceptance such a Request. If it won't delay your Time, I can Relax a little." Lin Ya lightly held her Chest. Her smile always carried a feminine gentleness and tolerance, making people involuntarily think of the term "Virtuous Wife and Loving Mother".
"Ah, hehe, you must have waited for a long Time, right?" In Lin Ya's radiant Glow of a smile, I felt utterly ashamed. Busy? The previous five days were understandable, but the three days since arriving at Vita Village were clearly just willful and boring messing around.
"No, I just arrived myself."
"You can't say that, Lord. Our Lin Ya, these past seven days, has been..."
The Female Paladin next to Lin Ya was a bit reserved when I first arrived, but after seeing me looking like a naive fool, completely losing my Expert Status, she seemed to Relax her mindset. At this moment, she couldn't help but say with a smile, but unfortunately, she suddenly stopped halfway through, showing a half-smile, seemingly contradictory Expression on her face, while Lin Ya next to her was trembling, lowering her Head, her swan-like fair and beautiful neck turning red.
There was definitely something wrong. I used a doubtful Gaze to glance under the Table covered by the Tablecloth, but my Man's Seventh Sense told me—absolutely do not ask why, or you will die a miserable death!!
I swallowed a mouthful of saliva. I remembered a famous person saying that even the gentlest female would have a tough side, provided you could find the switch. At this moment, Lin Ya made me deeply realize the value of that sentence.
"I... I heard you killed... killed Blood Raven, and... and made a great Merit for Vita Village. You're... you're really amazing," Lin Ya said haltingly to hide her embarrassment.
"W-where... How about we go outside to talk?"
Seeing the Surroundings, who seemed to have put their attention on our Body, I couldn't help but suggest.
Lin Ya nodded obediently, not speaking, seemingly buffering her recent shyness, while the female knight next to her winked at me and did not follow us out.
Along the way, although we attracted sidelong glances from many Adventurers, unlike at the Tavern, they didn't dare to openly follow and eavesdrop, which made both Lin Ya and me Relax much more.
"It's great that you're okay." Lin Ya lightly covered her full Chest, which even her Mage Robe couldn't hide, looking like she could Relax a little.
"Don't worry, a mere Blood Raven is nothing to me." I replied Relaxedly, carrying an invisible, captivating Confidence.
"Hehe, mm, I know..." Changing from her quiet Appearance just now, Lin Ya playfully put her hands behind her back, turned around, and smiled at me, her bright Gaze carrying a hint of hazy color.
I know. However, that's not what I meant. Your personality hasn't changed at all, which is really great. I was still worried... Lin Ya raised her Head, her fair right hand slightly shielding the Sun. The smile showed on her cherry-petal-like lips was more brilliant and dazzling than the Sun.
Unknowingly, the two of us arrived at the Command Center. I hadn't forgotten the purpose of finding Lin Ya. In this Battle, I Hope Druv can let her Party stand in a relatively Safety position, although this Idea is very selfish.
The Tent was close at hand, but what came into view was Druv and the others gathered together. Just now, at Yihana's Request, I had Summoned Light Snow to let them see enough. At this moment, for some unknown reason, Light Snow was lying outside the Tent with a bored expression, basking in the Sun, her eyes slightly narrowed. Doug was squatting next to Light Snow . The others were standing far away, looking like they were watching a Good Show.
"This is your Summon." Loving beauty is a woman's nature. Light Snow 's soft and furry Appearance, at this moment, had changed from her usual sharp Aura. Lying on the Ground with narrowed eyes, she indeed had the Aptitude to inspire women's nature.
I nodded, and stepped forward a few steps out of curiosity. What were they doing?
When I got closer to look, I almost stumbled and fell to the Ground. That damned Barbarian Doug was actually holding a Bone in his hand, waving it in front of Light Snow . Bastard, do you think my Light Snow is a Little Dog?
Just as I was hesitating whether to let Light Snow teach him a lesson, Light Snow indifferently raised her big Brain and lightly glanced at Doug. That Gaze, absolutely correct, was contempt, a contempt that even an idiot could see.
Doug's entire person instantly turned pale. The Bone in his hand fell to the Ground with a clatter. He was stunned for a long Time before, like a child, sadly hugging Gus and Lars.
"I... I was actually... actually despised by a Wolf, woo woo..."
Lars patted his shoulder: "Be strong, face Reality bravely. Even if everyone else despises you, I won't despise you because of it."
"I told you, Summoned Pets don't need to eat. You guys deserve it." Yihana stood out triumphantly, speaking in an expert tone.
"What are you guys trying to do to Light Snow ?" I couldn't stand it anymore and rushed forward angrily with Lin Ya.
"Haha, Wu, you're back." Lars and the others said somewhat awkwardly when they saw it was me. "It's nothing, just researching."
Yihana, standing nearby, gleefully exposed them: "Just now, Lars wanted to feed Light Snow , but he was swatted away by Light Snow 's Tail."
I looked at Lars, and sure enough, his Body was still covered in dust.
"Then he Instigated Doug and the others, and the Result is this Appearance."
When Light Snow saw me return, she immediately changed from her lazy appearance and stood up excitedly. Her nearly two-meter-tall body instantly emitted a captivating Aura, causing the Surroundings to involuntarily step back a few steps, secretly startled.
" Light Snow , come here." I gently waved my hand towards her. Light Snow obediently ran In Front of me, rubbing against me with her fluffy big Brain.
"Haha, good girl..." I stroked her big Brain, clearly seeing the envious Appearance of the others, especially Yihana, who was also a Druid. However, Lin Ya, who was standing nearby, started trembling slightly.
Turning back to look, at this moment, she was looking at Light Snow with a fearful Gaze. Sweat. With her Figure of over 1.6 meters, Light Snow was a full two Heads taller than her. Looking from such a close Distance, I believe no one would think Light Snow was "cute" anymore.
I patted Light Snow reassuringly, and then put her away.
"It's okay, without my Command, she won't Attack anyone," I said to Lin Ya with a smile, and then glared fiercely at the others. Don't think I don't know what Ideas they were having. They were clearly relying on their numbers, wanting to provoke Light Snow and test her Strength. Luckily, I instructed Light Snow before leaving, otherwise, I don't know what kind of trouble they would have caused. Really, even the most steady Druv is like this.
Everyone lowered their Heads awkwardly.
"Wu, sorry, we were just itching for a fight for a moment, a little impulsive, but we absolutely had no intention of Damage Light Snow ," Druv was the first to apologize.
I rolled my eyes at them: "Forget it, Light Snow wasn't injured anyway."
Sigh, from their standpoint, I would probably have this Idea too. This is a common problem for Adventurers. As for whether Light Snow would be sad, I wasn't worried. Of course, I didn't mean that Light Snow could defeat all of them. On the contrary, they had the absolute ability to suppress Light Snow without letting her suffer too much Damage. You know, the dozen or so people present were all Advanced Transformed Ones from the Rogue Encampment. I wouldn't be so arrogant as to think Light Snow could defeat them by her own Strength.
"What a cute little girl, is she your Friend? Wu, quickly introduce her to us." Yihana only noticed Lin Ya beside me at this moment.
"Lin Ya Edward, Springfield, greetings to all Lords. If you don't mind, you can just call me Lin Ya from now on." Lin Ya finished her introduction with a graceful posture.