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Chapter 248 Shadow Blade Town

The night breeze blows on my face, bringing a hint of coolness.

The two walked side by side on the somewhat dark road.

Surrounded by jungle, eerie...

You never know what creature will suddenly pop out.

"Brother Lin Yu...are you cold?" Kafka asked Lin Yu.

"Hmm?" Lin Yu heard this and looked at Kafka. She was trembling slightly, as if she felt a little cold.

"It's a little chilly, but I'm not cold," Lin Yu said.

"Is that so...that's good..." Kafka nodded.

Suddenly, a coat was put on Kafka.

It was a black coat, for adults, and it was draped over Kafka's body like a blanket pressing down on her.

Kafka was surrounded by this sudden warmth, her eyes widened in surprise. She slowly lifted up her coat, revealing half of her face, her big eyes full of confusion.

"Brother Lin Yu...what is this?" she asked softly, with a hint of uncertainty in her voice.

"Are you cold?" Lin Yu smiled, his eyes very gentle, "Put on this coat. We don't know how long the journey is, so don't catch a cold." As he spoke, he gently adjusted the coat to ensure that it could better protect Kafka from the wind and cold.

"If you are tired, just tell me and I will carry you." Lin Yu's words were full of unquestionable firmness and tenderness. He stretched out his hand and patted his back gently, indicating that Kafka could rely on him at any time.

"Hmm..." Kafka looked at Lin Yu, tears flashing in her eyes.

"What's wrong? Don't cry."

Kafka looked at Lin Yu, the tears in her eyes intertwined with touching and complex emotions.

She sniffed lightly, trying to make her voice sound steady: "Brother Lin Yu... I'm fine, but... besides my parents, you make me feel so warm and at ease. I never thought that there would be someone willing to support me unconditionally like this, no matter what state I am in."

She slowly approached, stretched out her hand, and gently touched Lin Yu's solid back with her fingertips, as if to confirm the authenticity of this reliance.

"Thank you, Brother Lin Yu...your words and actions make me feel cherished more than any other words, but please believe that I also have my persistence and strength. However, in front of you, I am willing to be a child occasionally and enjoy this rare care."

Lin Yu smiled slightly when he saw this, then touched her head, took her hand, and walked away into the distance.

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Soon, a faint fish belly white appeared in the sky. Kafka and Lin Yu walked slowly into the "Shadow Blade Town" caressed by the mist in the dim light of morning light.

There was a cautious look on their faces as their eyes searched the town in the gradually clearer light and shadow.

Shadow Blade Town, this name seemed to carry an invisible gravitational force that pulled the two of them to its threshold.

As they crossed the threshold, a familiar yet strange breath suddenly hit them, causing both of them to stagnate. Kafka frowned unconsciously, her eyes became sharp, as if she could see through the morning mist to the core of the town, while Lin Yu opened his mouth slightly, with surprise and confusion flashing in his eyes.

On both sides of the street, various shops are lined up neatly like soldiers. The windows of the weapon shop reflect the cold light, and strange aroma wafts out of the pharmacy and people rushing to and fro in front of the intelligence exchange.

Lin Yu looked around, taking every step very carefully, his brows furrowed, his fingers stroking gently, as if he was about to make some move in the next moment.

"Why?" Lin Yu whispered to himself, his eyes full of doubts. He stopped and turned to look at Kafka, his eyes flashing with a glimmer of inquiry, "Why is it so prosperous here? But outside the town, it is desolate, as if it is two different worlds."

Hearing this, Kafka also stopped and looked through the crowd, as if searching for some clues. She shook her head slightly, a serious look on her face. "Yes, this is unreasonable. Moreover, the clothes worn by the townspeople are completely different from those of the fleeing villagers. There must be something hidden behind this."

At this point, Lin Yu's expression became more serious. He lowered his voice and said to Kafka: "Kafka, we have to be careful. This place may hide unknown secrets. We may even be in a fantasy world."

"The devil's handiwork?" Kafka took over the conversation, her tone full of speculation and certainty. She looked around, a hint of vigilance flashing in her eyes. "Although there is no direct evidence, this oppression and darkness do match the devil's aura."

Lin Yu nodded. Although he did not have the ability to discern illusions, his greedy energy gave him a keen intuition about danger.

They walked into a seemingly ordinary tavern, which seemed to be the center of information flow in the town.

The pub was filled with smoke and bustling with noise. People of all kinds gathered here to share their experiences and stories.

Lin Yu and Kafka found an inconspicuous corner and sat down, trying to catch every sound of conversation around them.

"Have you heard? Recently, the Demon Hunter Association has received a difficult task, which is said to be related to the wasteland outside the town." A rough voice attracted Lin Yu's attention.

"Oh? Really? That wasteland is an ominous place. I heard that no one who went in came out alive." Another voice responded with some horror.

"I heard that a powerful demon has descended... The association is recruiting hunters to go and subdue it."

"But... every time a team takes on a mission, only one person escapes..."

"It's like it was put back on purpose..."

Listening to their conversation, Lin Yu turned his attention back to Kafka.

"Do you think that the hunters who were escorting the goods sent people to try to make a 'deal' with the devil after their superiors heard about these things?"

"It's possible...things can be connected..." Kafka nodded.

"We have to find a way to get closer to the Demon Hunter Association." Lin Yu whispered to Kafka, his eyes flashing with determination. "Only there, maybe we can find the answers we want."

"The Demon Hunter Association... I hope... there aren't any people like that..." Kafka said.

She thought back to the team of hunters who were escorting the heart.

"If the cause of this is that demon... and taking into account the matter of the heart being transported..."

"The town is prosperous... it hasn't been attacked by demons... I guess that's because the 'deal' was reached?"

"I just don't know...how many innocent people died in secret..." Lin Yu said, then looked away and looked outside the tavern.

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