Chapter 357 Give it a Sho (2/2)

”Lize, this is Anne's decision. Everyone has the right to decide how they should live their lives. Since Anne had already made her decision, then we as friends and companions, shouldn't stop her.”

”Sister Marlene understands me more,” Anne chuckled and hopped backward before spinning around. ”Don't worry too much, Sister Lize~ If it works then Anne will become even stronger, and by that time, Anne can protect everyone better, right?”

”But…”

While Anne displayed a cheery outlook, Lize still couldn't convince herself to watch the disaster unfold. A success rate of less than 10% meant that the failure rate was at least 90%… that was way too risky!

Perhaps if Lize was an idealist, she might've agreed; but after joining the mercenary life and experiencing many life-threatening situations, Lize no longer naively relied on miracles. She learned to depend on her own strength to grasp any possibilities of success. This was no doubt an improvement in her mindset, but in exchange, she lost something precious.

Will Mr. Rhode really kill Anne if it fails?

A sharp pain throbbed in Lize's heart as she glanced at Rhode. She was caught in a dilemma. She understood what Anne wanted, but that meant that they might have to suffer the grief afterward. Never would she have thought that she would've to witness the death of a friend outside of a battle.

Lize shuddered, and probably due to fear, she turned her back and chose to avoid facing the truth.

”Since Anne has decided, then leader, let's start!”

Compared to the gloomy emotions of everyone, Anne behaved like she was in an amusement park. She pranced towards Rhode and stared at him with anticipation with her glistening green eyes.

”Right now? Are you sure that you're ready?”

Even Rhode felt slightly strange dealing with her odd sense of confidence. After all, even players also would hesitate before making such decisions, not to say an NPC whose life was at stake.

Anne acted as she wasn't pressured at all by this at all — which left Rhode feeling rather surreal. It was akin to a prisoner on the death row being excited to get executed.

”Of course,” Anne nodded determinedly and placed her tiny hands on her chest while focusing her eyes on Rhode. ”Although it had only been a day, Anne feels so dead with such a weak body. Anne really really wants to get rid of this and return to the usual Anne!”

”Mr. Rhode…”

Lize gazed at Rhode and mumbled. But Marlene tugged her arm and shook her head firmly.

This is Anne's choice, not theirs.

After exchanging glances with Gillian, Rhode turned to Lapis.

”Lapis, all set?” Rhode asked.

”All ready, Leader.”

Lapis reached into the fold of her clothes and carefully retrieved a red, sparkling potion. Everyone shifted their attention towards the bottle in Lapis' hands. Marlene and Lize both held their breaths.

Meanwhile, as everybody was fearing for someone else's life, the person in question leaped towards Lapis and attempted to snatch the potion. However, Rhode was one step ahead.

”Are you ready, Anne?”

”Yes, I'm ready. Leader, don't worry. If this fails, at most I'll warm your bed for you in future.”

… Just what is this girl made of?

Anne watched him eagerly like a puppy waiting for its food. The potion in his hands only brought unpleasant memories for her and could even cause her more misery. However, she had no signs of fear at all.

”Remember. Finish all at once.”

Rhode gave up trying to understand her as he handed the potion to her. Anne nodded in agreement and downed the solution.