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A Dangerous Bargain
Author: Jimmy-Chuuu
last update2025-08-05 09:17:05

In the Osmanthus Forest of the Nalfrost Mountains, the tension was almost unbearable.

Hogret, who had spent the night in the hidden cave, looked feverish. Although in his mind he was safe for now. Enclosed among the rocks on the low cliff on the East side of the Nalfrost Mountain, no one would be able to detect his hiding place. All he would be, was Guo Jiang.

"I hope that kid sees the communication signal I turned on last night." Hogret shivered amidst the swish of osmanthus leaves, which were blown by the wind of Mount Nalfrost. Between the fever, and the fear of being slaughtered by the enemy.

"This place is so open. Someone will easily find this hiding place." Hogret's mind grew restless.

It was nearing noon.

The sun was bright, directly overhead. Since it was fall, the air was cool, not hot at all. Many times Hogret stared at the Osmanthus leaves falling on the ground. A strange feeling crept in, waiting for Guo Jiang with palpitations.

Suddenly, that familiar sound rang out. Hog
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