"Don't be like that, Old Frey. We're not here to make fun of you; we have serious business."
Seeing his casual attitude, Frey glared at him fiercely.
"Speak your mind or get lost!"
The bearded man stepped aside, revealing the hooded girl slowly walking forward behind him.
He jerked his chin toward the girl.
"There, the person in question is here."
Frey was confused at first, but when she looked up, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.
He then looked strangely at the bearded man's group, not understanding how such a beauty could be mixed up with a bunch like them.
But then, a pleasant, bell-like voice rang out.
"Nice to meet you. Hello."
A fair hand was extended, and Frey shook it subconsciously.
"He... hello."
"Can we go inside to talk?"
"Emmm, alright."
Though a bit strange, Frey agreed.
He pulled the door open, and the girl walked in, removing her hood to reveal silver hair that shimmered under the light.
"This..."
Frey took a step back. After all, he was a veteran Adventurer; based on his experience, naturally growing human hair was definitely not like this.
Therefore... this person's origin was definitely not normal.
Before Frey could finish his thought, the bearded man and the others prepared to follow them in, but the silver-haired girl turned her head at that moment.
Facing those indifferent silver eyes, the group felt as if something were stuck in their throats, and their forward steps immediately froze.
The bearded man scratched his head and laughed awkwardly.
"Haha~ I suddenly remembered today is my wife's due date.
I won't disturb you. I'm leaving now~"
With that, the others also found various excuses and left.
Once the door was closed, the girl looked at Frey and introduced herself solemnly.
"You can just call me Sasha."
"Frey."
"As the host, aren't you going to invite me to sit?"
Sasha spoke casually as she began to look around. The living space was simple, without any fancy decorations, generally messy, and even a bit slovenly.
Frey finally snapped out of it and hurriedly invited Sasha to sit in the living room.
Sasha didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
"I've looked into you. Over a decade ago, a group led by Art traveled to the Yesupu Continent under the guise of traveling merchants, but anyone with eyes could see they were there to capture slaves."
Hearing Sasha's words, Frey's face darkened, and fear surfaced in his eyes.
On the other hand, Sasha deliberately emphasized the words "capture slaves," her eyes radiating coldness.
Sasha caught all of Frey's subtle movements and continued.
"However, after returning, many powerful Mercenaries, Adventurers, and merchants vanished without a trace.
Many people went to question those who did return, and their stories were almost identical—even their expressions were similar.
They all said, with fear and lingering trepidation: 'When they went to the Whit Kingdom to capture Orcs, they alerted the Orcs and were hunted all the way back.'
Furthermore, the remaining few gather punctually every year before August to head to the Yesupu Continent.
Don't you find it strange?"
Frey was breaking out in a cold sweat. Without even realizing it himself, he was so nervous that his remaining hand had gripped his pants tightly, creating many wrinkles.
Sasha curled her lips slightly and said softly.
"I want to know what exactly happened to them."
As soon as these words were spoken, like the last straw that broke the camel's back, Frey's hands tightly clutched his head, and he collapsed to his knees with a thud.
"No, no, no! No... I... I, I don't... don't know anything! You, you... don't ask me!"
Seeing the incoherent and terrified Frey, Sasha showed an expected expression.
"Unwilling to speak, or afraid to speak, or perhaps..."
Her silver pupils narrowed slightly.
"Unable to speak due to certain reasons, such as... a Contract or something similar?"
Having said that, she stood up, took out a small pouch, and placed it on the wooden table.
"I assume you'll be setting off again soon. Take me with you; I'm not short on money."
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