ocean-life Chapter 206 She Trusts Every Decision She Makes
Chapter 206 She Trusts Every Decision She Makes
As the fight continued, everyone noticed that the Flood Dragon seemed to target Rick. Whenever there was even the slightest delay in the tanking players drawing aggro, the Flood Dragon would immediately go for Rick.
The Special Affairs Bureau members, all bound by a contract, prioritized protecting Rick.
Rita asked Shadow.Q curiously, "You have to protect my brother? Does that mean I'm also on the protection list?"
Shadow.Q, while moving Rick to a safe spot, replied, "Oh, no, not you. He's a bonus. Initially, the contract only stated protecting Zoey. Later on, she felt like she was at a disadvantage, so I threw in a bonus to make her feel better."
As if summoned by the conversation, Zoey passed behind them while dodging to reflect the beam skill of *Prayer*. "I heard that, thank you," she said.
Shadow.Q responded earnestly, "Even if it's a bonus, we won't be careless!"
Zoey: "..."
Rita: "..."
Sliding to evade a poison arrow, Rick shouted as he passed in front of them, "I heard that too, thanks!"
Shadow.Q: "Tsk..."
*Why do this rich couple keep haunting us?*Nôv(el)B\\jnn
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From Black Jade's perspective, every time it attacked the man related by blood to the young dragon's owner, at least one healing skill would immediately land on him. Each time, someone would help him take the hit, and at least two Blue Star people were constantly protecting him.
This was treatment that most of the Blue Star people here didn't get.
It also overheard what they were saying.
So that woman named Zoey was the one trying to contract it?
She had no connection to the young dragon's owner. Eliminated.
Taken together, the man they called the "bonus" was the best choice.
Upon hearing this, everyone fell into silence.
How could this sound like a fairy tale? Just like that? And the dragon followed her?
*The evil dragon will never be a slave—unless there's food and lodging?*
Zoey was also speechless. Was Rita the protagonist of a female power fantasy?
What was up with these siblings?
Rita concluded, "I don't know why the Flood Dragon is focused on you; every beast is different. Their personalities and thoughts vary, but I think staying cautious is always the right move."
At that moment, Rita subtly adjusted her clothing and crushed the first *We're Not Familiar, but That's Okay.* skill stone.
She didn't know why her future self would send her a second skill stone with the same name, but she decided to act as if she'd never received the second one.
She trusted her future self as much as her present self. They were both her, and she believed in every decision she made.
Originally, she'd planned to use it close to the contract moment. But she hadn't expected today's raid to be progressing so smoothly.
Influencing Rick now, during this quiet moment of rest, had its own advantages. During battle, guidance could help one instinctively follow their feelings, but giving Rick time to prepare meant now was a better opportunity.
Even if today's raid failed, the thoughts she planted would be hard to eliminate. If necessary, she could try again in the next round.
Moments after using the skill stone, Rita heard Rick's thoughts: *Why wasn't it me who met such a stupid dragon?*
Following what Brooks had taught her, Rita silently projected her thoughts:
*Could it be that even beasts have preferences and choose their own masters?*
*The Flood Dragon favors me. Could it be testing me?*
*Did my sister tell me to be on guard because she's overthinking things? Or is it because she doesn't want me to get the Flood Dragon?*
*If I get the Flood Dragon, can I stop being bullied by Zoey? Could this give me some standing in the Lopez family?*