Rotgar's hesitation was just because he was reluctant to part with Anna's favor that he had gained as "Raymond".
After he fought tooth and nail to protect her today, his goal will undoubtedly take a big step forward and even succeed directly.
But if Anna dies here, all is lost.
Lotgar hesitated for only a moment. He had no choice but to reveal his true form to save Anna, and then... considering Anna's vigilance towards Balaam, he would not do anything to her in his true form as a demon.
He could only let Raymond receive the benefit of saving Anna in vain—no, he would not allow such a thing.
Thinking of what he had worked so hard to endure and that Raymond had accepted it all without doing anything, Rotegar felt murderous intent surge in his heart.
If you don't want Raymond to get the benefits in vain, just kill him. It is better for Raymond to live in Anna's memory than in her life.
Just as Rotgar was about to come out of Raymond's body, the three monsters suddenly roared in terror, and a satin-like blue light rose from the soles of their feet, wrapping around their bodies like tentacles. First there were different numbers of legs, then a huge body, then a head...
After being enveloped in the blue water-like light, these monsters struggled desperately. However, the next moment, the soft, seemingly powerless water quilt suddenly tightened inward, and the desperate roars of the demonic beasts before death could not even be heard, and they stopped moving.
The blue light dissipated, and these three monsters were completely dead.
The element of water is soft and deadly.
Anna suddenly looked to the side, her eyes lit up and shouted: "Mage Lyon!"
The figure who emerged from behind the tree was none other than Leon Freeman.
After he approached, he first carefully checked whether all the monsters were really dead, and then he came to Anna, looked at her and asked, "Are you injured?"
"No." Anna shook her head quickly. The small scratches on her body didn't bother her at all.
Since taking the introductory class, Anna has not taken the initiative to go to Leon. The book list he prescribed is very good. She has nothing to ask him for the time being, and she is too embarrassed to go to him specifically for a small problem. Teresa from the station said that Leon is always very busy, either doing tasks or practicing.
Unexpectedly, at the critical moment, I would meet Leon, who should be doing a mission here!
Anna was relieved at this moment. She thought the devil had to show up this time. How to deal with it later was really difficult. Fortunately, Leon showed up in time and the devil didn't have to show his true form again.
She turned to look at the devil. After seeing Leon coming out, he also slowed down and just arrived.
At this moment, he looked really miserable. There seemed to be no good skin on his body, and blood was flowing all over him. What's even more heart-stopping is that he has a cold face and looks at Leon as if he wants to tear him into pieces.
After someone took action, Rotgar was relieved that he no longer had to give up the goodwill he had gained.
But the person coming is Leon.
He had an inexplicable hostility towards Leon, and Anna's reaction when she saw Leon made him so angry that he didn't even want the favor he got.
"They were my prey." Rotgar stood in front of Lyon. Although he was weak and mentally empty, he maintained his momentum and looked at Lyon coldly.
Leon and Raymond have always had a bad relationship, but at this moment he said matter-of-factly: "Indeed, I just made up the final blow."
Anna didn't know if Leon was being polite. She saw very clearly that if Leon didn't show up, the demon could only destroy those monsters by showing its true form. This is a lose-lose situation for her and the devil. Both she and the devil have to thank Leon.
But she could see that the devil was really hostile to Leon and didn't appreciate it at all.
Anna calmly analyzed the situation in her mind. Looking at the miserable appearance of the devil at the moment, she couldn't bear it anymore. She quickly walked over and held his arm, and said with concern: "Master Raymond, you are so seriously injured, we still can't bear it." Return to Black Cloud City quickly!"
Anna didn't pay attention to the blood stains on Rotgar's body, and held his body tightly, and he actually relaxed a little.
This body really can't hold it anymore.
Although he was still very dissatisfied with the fact that Leon took part of his credit in the end, Anna's reaction somewhat offset the discomfort.
"I know the Holy Healing Technique and will stop your bleeding first." Leon said.
Anna was about to say thank you, but she heard the devil say in disgust: "No need."
She sighed inwardly, what a troublesome devil, can he mess with other people's bodies
Anna's hand suddenly let go, and Rotgart, who had half his body weight on her, suddenly swayed and almost fell, but was caught by Anna in time.
After standing firm, Rotgar turned his head and looked at Anna with a frown, surprised and suspicious.
Anna said with concern and sincerity: "Mr. Raymond, you see that your injury is really serious, so let Mage Lyon stop your bleeding first. I don't want anything to happen to you before you return to Black Cloud City."
Facing Anna's worried eyes, Rotgar couldn't help but remain silent.
As he expected, Anna's attitude towards him was much more intimate than before, but... he should be happy, but for some reason he felt unexplainably unhappy.
Seeing that the devil didn't object anymore, Anna took him as his acquiescence, helped him sit down under the tree, and said to Lyon: "Master Lyon, I'm sorry to bother you."
Leon nodded: "Members of the association should help each other, that's right."
When Anna heard Leon's words, she couldn't help but think of the mage who brought them here. She asked, "If a member of the association framed someone else, will there be any punishment?"
"Yes. Report it to the committee, and the committee will make a ruling." Leon answered, squatting down and placing his hand on top of Rotgar's wound.
Anna was afraid that the devil would go back on his word and start a fight with Leon, so she quickly squatted aside.
The devil looked at her coldly, showing no intention of taking action for a while.
Anna thought for a while, took out a clean cotton handkerchief, and gently wiped the blood spattered on the demon's face.
Rotgar felt Anna's gentle movements, her focused brows, and saw Raymond's blood-stained face reflected in her pupils. For a moment, the irritability in his heart actually increased instead of decreasing.
Leon glanced at them, then lowered his head and concentrated on using the Holy Healing Technique.
On the tree next to the three of them, Natalie hugged the trunk tightly and hesitated for a long time without speaking.
It's so great that Anna is okay and they were saved!
Although... they seemed to have forgotten her, it was safe in the tree. She might as well stay a little longer. After all... she couldn't get down herself... Wow!
There were many wounds on Rotgar's body, and Leon simply treated the larger wounds to stop the bleeding to prevent him from losing too much blood before returning to the city.
"Thank you, Master Lyon. Fortunately, you are here." Anna said gratefully.
Lotgar didn't like hearing this and said coldly: "Without him, nothing will happen to you."
Anna thought to herself, yes, yes, I won't be killed by the monster, but I have to face your true body. I feel uncomfortable, and so do you.
Leon was very generous and didn't care. He stood up and said, "I'll take you back to the city. Did you come out in a carriage?"
"Yes, the carriage is waiting outside the woods." Anna was a little embarrassed, "Did we disturb your mission? We can just go back by ourselves."
"It doesn't matter, I'll take you to the carriage." Leon said.
Anna quickly thanked him and helped the devil, who looked bored, towards the direction of the carriage.
At this time, a weak, pitiful and helpless urgent voice came from above: "Anna, I, I'm still on the tree and can't get down!"
Anna was startled, and quickly held the demon with one hand, leaving her free hand to condense the wind element, and said to Natalie with great embarrassment: "I'm so sorry Natalie, I forgot for a moment... Just prepare yourself, I'll help you get down." .”
"Yeah! I'm ready!"
As soon as Natalie finished speaking, Anna used the foolproof wind gathering technique to bring Natalie down from the tree.
Anna apologized for a while, and then the group walked together to where the carriage was parked.
Natalie followed, not the least bit offended that she had been forgotten when it was safe. Because at the most dangerous time just now, Anna didn't let go of her hand.
The four of them quickly found two carriages parked outside the woods. Leon dropped them off and said goodbye and left. Anna watched Leon's back, but when she turned around, she found that the devil had already gotten into the carriage by himself.
She felt like the devil was angry. Was he angry that Leon had taken some of his credit away? After all, the devil's goal has always been her soul, and everything he is doing now is to gain her favor to get her to agree to the proposal. He will definitely be unhappy if Lyon takes away a little of her favor.
Anna whispered a few words to Natalie, then walked to the devil's carriage, knocked on the door, and after waiting for a few seconds, she opened the door and got in.
The devil leaned lazily on his chair and watched her come in with a cold eye.
Anna smiled and said: "Master Raymond, you are injured. I am afraid that something will be inconvenient for you. I will stay with you for a while before returning to the city."
After all, she is not a heartless person. No matter what the devil is for, it is always a fact that he was hurt like this because of her. She should take care of him all the way before returning to the city.
Rotgar frowned and asked, "Why do you use honorifics for Leon?"
This completely unrelated question stunned Anna. She thought for a while and said, "Thank you very much for your help this time, Master Raymond. If you need anything, just tell me."
Is it not about scarcity but about inequality? If she likes honorifics so much, then she will satisfy him, it doesn't matter to her anyway.
Anna's words made Rotgar very unhappy. He just didn't like Leon, and Anna's attitude toward Leon, so he asked without much thought. It was more of a search for trouble than a question.
Hearing Anna's respectful and distant words at this moment, he felt uncomfortable all over.
This strong contrast made him suddenly understand that Anna was not using honorifics because she was closer to him.
Realizing this fact, Rotgar, who had been in a bad mood since Lyon appeared, suddenly felt much better.
Thinking of what Anna said just now, he would tell her whatever he needed. Rotgar felt that today's events should be enough for him to achieve his goal. In addition, he felt a little uneasy in his heart. He asked her without thinking much: "So, are you willing to marry?" give to me?"
Anna: “…”
She said very firmly: "I don't want to."
Seeing the devil's face darken because of her answer, she thought she should teach him what it was like to pursue a girl. Of course, it also prevents him from thinking about changing bodies again, such as ruining Teacher Lyon's body or something...
She softened her tone and said: "Master Raymond, you are too impatient. Although I am very grateful to you for saving Natalie and I, we don't know each other at all. How can I agree to your proposal if you rashly propose? "
Her words were rather persuasive. She wanted to tell this devil that she couldn't eat hot tofu in a hurry and had to take her time, so wouldn't she have time to grow up