### Chapter 378: What the Heck is Assassi?
So it turns out this BYD guy, no wonder he was so clingy at the Adventurers Guild, always wanting to form a party. And now this ruin—he just won’t let it go! What a situation!
Ah, so Assassi, the King of Harem, is just one of those necessary evils in another world, huh?
But seriously… it’s like I’m steaming shrimp heads here!
Everyone knows Assassi has this built-in radar that allows him to pop up at just the right moment to save some random girl.
“Heh, this is kinda interesting.”
Yuliya mused to herself, deciding to stick around to see how much chaos this BYD could stir up with these girls, and what on earth this so-called Hidden Layer could be.
While trying to stir trouble, Yuliya just blew the whole thing up. Assassi is universally hated and needs to be dealt with, especially since the current trend is “k*ll, k*ll, k*ll” instead of swooning over Assassi.
As for that Hidden Layer, if it really exists and has any interesting stuff in it, then she’s definitely getting her hands on it.
“Are you sure there’s a Hidden Layer? And legendary items have appeared in there?” Yuliya asked, feigning curiosity.
“Of course!” they replied eagerly.
“Alright, count me in. Let’s go together.”
“Heh, typical adventurers; they find legendary items irresistible.”
Honestly, even Yuliya couldn’t resist the lure of a legendary item.
Once she heard about it, she just had to see what it was—otherwise, how would she know if it was trash or a treasure?
Eber stepped forward, thrilled. “Great, then we can—”
But before he could finish, Yuliya whipped out an ice spear and shoved it right in his face.
“But you have to stay at least five meters away from me and them.”
“W-why?”
“You’re very dangerous.”
“What if we run into monsters? How do I protect you then?”
“You’re more dangerous than the monsters!”
How do you deal with Assassi, the King of Harem?
Simple: keep him out of the loop and make sure his wings get all tangled up.
He currently has four wings, and Yuliya is all for pulling one off.
“How could this be? I just want to protect everyone! I don’t want anyone to get hurt.”
Classic line alert!
“So, keep your distance.”
In the end, Eber gets stuck at the front, acting as a scout.
Perfect.
The other five, including Yuliya, started chatting further back.
After a brief introduction, she learned the names of the four: Rowlin, Dora, Martina, and Gillian.
All four were recruits Eber had picked up from outside.
Rowlin had even met Eber before coming to Yana City and coaxed her into the party; the other three were found in Yana City.
And guess what? All four girls—including Yuliya—were blonde.
Yuliya’s hair was the purest gold, while the others leaned towards white or brownish hues.
Looks like this BYD has a thing for blonde girls.
Yuliya was just wearing her black robe, with some hair poking out, which made her a target at the Adventurers Guild.
“Actually, Eber is pretty amazing!” Rowlin declared. “He’s one of the top-tier Gold Level adventurers. He saved me from danger before.”
So that’s how you ended up in his harem.
“In dungeons, he’s always out in front, such a responsible guy.”
No worries, I’ll make sure he gets even more responsible.
“So, there’s no need for Riya to be on high alert around him.”
“Actually, it’s not just being cautious; it’s a test.”
“Heh, alright then.”
Yuliya chatted with them about how they all ended up under Eber’s ‘charming’ wing.
Just trying to iron out what they think of the guy.
She’d never felt any spark from him—just looked like trouble from the get-go.
After the chat, she got a clearer picture.
Rowlin was a warrior who had been saved by the BYD outside, hence her recruitment.
Dora had lingered in Yana City for a while without luck before being picked up by the BYD.
Martina and Gillian were a Mage and a Priest, respectively, who had been spotted by the BYD shortly after arriving in Yana City. They tended to stay quiet.
Yuliya folded her arms, a bit overwhelmed, wondering what all the fuss was about.
Is that it? So simple?
Rowlin made sense—she owed him her life—but the other three were a bit puzzling.
Martina and Gillian were just as quiet, but Dora was all about chatting about that BYD like they were best buds.
Still, Yuliya looked this way and that, and couldn’t find much to like about that guy.
And that overly smug, bright smile of his? A little too goofy for her tastes.
“So, what do you think of him, Martina and Gillian?” Yuliya tried to pry.
“Pretty good.”
“Not bad.”
Ugh!
Is this the power of Assassi??
They’re already falling for him at first sight? Just two more days with him, and they’ll be hooked for life! Those two quiet ones might be infected too if this goes on.
Yuliya glanced at Eber up ahead.
He clearly caught wind of their conversation and strutted ahead with confidence.
So, Yuliya fired off an ice arrow that narrowly missed him and shot into the ground.
“You! Five more meters forward!”
“Why?”
“It’s rude to eavesdrop on girls gossiping!”
“Fine, you guys wrap it up quickly; I’m in danger over here if I stay too far back.”
He had to step ahead a bit more.
Once he was out of earshot, Yuliya immediately grabbed Martina and Gillian by the arm. “Let me give you both a buff.”
And with that, she pointed her hands at their foreheads.
A stream of energy flowed into their bodies.
Yuliya took the opportunity to check on their status.
Sure enough, something felt off.
Their mental states seemed to be affected—in a bad way.
Yuliya frowned, turning to the other two, “I’ll give you a buff too.”
Rowlin asked cautiously, “What kind of buff?”
“One to perk you up! It’ll help you think straight. Sisters, we need to stay sharp!”
Gillian nodded, “I do feel a bit more awake; my mind is definitely livelier.”
Yuliya wasn’t just bluffing; it worked wonders.
As a Mage and a part-time Priest, she’s got a few tricks up her sleeve.
When it comes to healing, no regular Priest can hold a candle to her—she can even heal soul damage.
“Alright, let’s see what happens.”
Yuliya raised her hands to cast buffs on Rowlin and Dora while sneakily checking their conditions.
As expected, they showed similar mental disturbances.
And, uh, they were way worse off than Martina and Gillian.
With a slight smirk, Yuliya realized something.
Assassi? Assassi my foot! Turns out he’s just a manipulator.
But Yuliya just wanted to observe the situation. She wasn’t going to intervene further.
She simply wanted to see what this BYD intended to do.
Here, Yuliya solemnly declares: I swear I’m not trying to bait; I’m just minding my own business, but somehow the fish keep biting! What’s a girl supposed to do?
