The legendary warrior

"So, any idea about where you're heading for?" Agnes inquired about his future plans.

"Well, to be frank, no. I'm not sure yet. But I know I don't belong here. Anyway, I should get out of here," Ricky shook his head and replied. He stared out into the distance, while thinking about the endless possibilities of places he could go. He did not have a specific destination yet.

"Yeah, I know you don't belong here and won't stay here. The world is out there, waiting for you. Take care!" Agnes said, knowing how capable this young man was going to be.

"You, too," Ricky replied with a smile.

They talked for a while, and then Ricky returned to his quarter. He planned to leave after nightfall. Only Agnes and the grandmaster of the Purity Faction knew about his departure. He knew it would be foolish to believe that everyone in the Purify Faction liked him enough to be loyal to him. A small bribe like money could very easily buy them. Exposing his plans would be the stupidest thing.

At midnight, Ricky left the house of the Shui Clan following the secret path Agnes had instructed him to.

He walked into the forest, as Agnes had explained that if he walked through it to leave, he would not easily be spotted and would be able to leave in safety.

However, minutes into the forest, Ricky sensed something unusual. He felt that he was followed.

He stopped, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath before he shouted boldly, "Who's there?" He confirmed his suspicions after he activated his internal strength to sense his stalker's breathing.

A figure appeared from behind him and walked up to him. Ricky had anticipated that someone could tail after him. But he never expected that it was Dora - the genius from the Sage Faction! That was totally shocking for him.

"Dora? It's you! How did you know that I would be here?" Ricky was alarmed immediately at the sight of her. In the important fight, he had defeated Lyndon, shaming Dora by association. He was certain that she was coming after him for revenge.

"Yes, it's me! How did I know? Ha-ha. Is it really a question? Don't you think it's a ridiculously funny question? You are still standing on the grounds of the Shui Clan." Dora replied arrogantly with a giggle. Ricky didn't sense any malice from her.

"Oh, yes. I see what you mean. This is the territory of the Shui Clan, and of course, you know everything that happens here." Ricky understood immediately.

"But, why are you following me? Do you mean to take your revenge on me?" asked Ricky, preparing himself.

to lose to a warrior who is obviously much stronger. I'm not that narrow-minded," Dora replied. "To be honest, I am just curious

me? Well, I suppose it must be because I defeated Lyndon," Ricky replied with a hint

I'm curious!" Dora said,

that she has started to like him," Ricky said pointedly. Then he

the last thing Ricky wanted. So he made up this so-called saying,

grow even more curious," Dora said stubbornly. Ricky's tactic had no effect on her. She was more determined

attractive?' he asked himself, speechless. 'Why would she want to stay with me? What

to go on with his

something

"Thump! Thump!"

trees and landed in front of him. They were Alan, Jason, Lyndon, and an unknown man, who seemed to be

has allied with the West Vanity Valley!' Ricky thought, in shock.

was here. Suddenly,

replied calmly,

longer cared about whether she was telling the truth or not. The most pressing matter at hand, after all, was the four hostile men. He started at them with serious eyes and said, "You have four, right? Are all of

to get killed? How arrogant this bastard is! Does he think he

he? He hid in the Shui Clan for half a month! What a coward! And he really chose to leave at such a late time through this discreet place. How clever! But we are

bird?' Ricky now understood how they managed to locate him.

mind," Lyndon suddenly said to his partners.

as to flatter him. They would do everything to get into Lyndon's good graces. They wanted to become friends to the family of Greenhill. There were benefits to that - this family was way more powerful than theirs, the West Vanity Valley. Lyndon was their way

are free to take anything you like from him and do whatever you want. But

This was in fact ideal for them. Compared to

would do gain more and Lyndon would be

we'll leave the choice to you. In which way do you prefer to be killed? Have you decided yet?" Jason and Alan sneered as they