"That's the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association, the most powerful demon-hunting association in Dorey City! To become a member of the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association means you're truly one of the strongest Hunters!" Iris's eyes widened as she looked at Ed, excitement bubbling in her voice.

Iris could still clearly remember how Phirna had flaunted that proud expression before. It was all because Phirna's uncle was a member of the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association.

Now, Ed had also become one of them, a member of the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association, and had even given her the precious meditation technique!

Ed spoke slowly, "Alright, it's not such a big deal. There's something I need to tell you. For the foreseeable future, I'll be staying at the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association, under centralized management. I'm not sure when I'll be back."

"I won't be able to provide you with guidance during my absence, but Uncle Du used to be a Hunter. If you have any questions, feel free to ask him," he added.

"I hope that when I return, I'll find that you've become true Hunters!"

To be honest, Ed had a certain thought in his mind—he wanted to establish his own Hunter association and build up his own power.

From what he knew, the president of the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association, Arya—the same woman who had sold him and Luna to the fox woman sorcerer as slaves—was said to be a Hunter with Golden-tier strength.

Not to mention, the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association was the largest and most powerful Hunter guild in Dorey City. Going solo would only slow down his revenge—it would take too long!

Ed took a deep breath, clenching his fists as he silently thought, If it weren't for the Moonlight Meditation Technique, I would have already died at the hands of that fox woman, turned into a pile of rotten flesh, melting away into nothing!

This grudge will not go unpunished! No matter how strong they are, I will never give up!

Iris and Viktor didn't notice Ed's small gesture. Both of them were still reeling from the shock of Ed becoming a member of the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association. After hearing that they would be separated for some time, their emotions were complex.

"Master Ed, the sun will set soon. I'll head out right away and buy everything you need!" Viktor said, patting his chest firmly before quickly turning to leave.

His dream had always been to become a Hunter, but his father, the village chief, had opposed it. As a result, he had been trapped in the village for many years. He had once thought he would spend his entire life there, stuck in a dull and repetitive existence with his father, the village chief.

Every day, Viktor could only wear armor, carry dual swords, and foolishly dream of becoming a true Hunter. He never imagined that his life's trajectory would be changed by Ed.

"Father, you'll hear my name in the legends of the Hunters in the future. My life is about to become amazing!" Viktor thought to himself as he quickened his pace. The tasks that Ed had entrusted to him must be completed, and done beautifully!

Once Viktor had left, only Iris and Ed were left in the room.

Iris suddenly spoke, breaking the silence. "Ed, when you came back from the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association today, did you happen to see the guild leader Arya?"

Upon hearing the name of his enemy, Ed's focus immediately sharpened. He repeated, "Arya?"

Iris looked at Ed with hopeful eyes and said, "Yes, she's an incredible female Hunter! She's always been my idol. If you get a chance to see her at the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association, could you please get an autograph for me?"

At that moment, Ed's mind was flooded with memories of the first time he met Arya. He would never forget it—the woman who, under Karot's vile suggestion, had sold him, Luna, and other students into slavery.

"I will. Not just an autograph, but something you wouldn't expect," Ed said, a sly smile creeping across his face. He would never let that woman off the hook.

However, Iris's admiration for Arya was not a good sign.

Ed found himself curious—how would Iris react if she knew about the grudge he held against Arya?

Upon hearing Ed's answer, Iris leapt up excitedly. Without thinking, she wrapped her arms around Ed's, her voice filled with excitement as she said, "Really? Ed, thank you so much! You're the best!"

Iris had a well-maintained figure, thanks to her father, Uncle Du, a retired Hunter. The clothes she wore were of the finest quality, made from incredibly smooth fabrics. As they stood close together, Ed could clearly feel the sensation of her body against his arm.

Iris's firm chest pressed gently against his arm, soft yet slightly elastic, causing Ed to stiffen up, his heart racing with confusion.

Before entering the world of Hunters, Ed had been an ordinary person, with simple hobbies like playing games. He hadn't had much contact with the opposite sex.

Of course, the desire-driven female slaves from the fox woman sorcerer's domain weren't really women in his eyes. In fact, those creatures were nothing more than tools for exploitation—wild and cheap.

Ed even felt that those desire slaves were not as good as the streetwalkers on the streets of Dorey City!

Soon, Ed's reaction was noticed by Iris. After all, she had just practiced the meditation technique, which had significantly enhanced her sensory perception. In close proximity, Iris detected some unusual situations that made her blush.

Forcing herself to pretend not to care and let go of Ed's arm, Iris subconsciously shifted her gaze to Ed's underbody, which was bulging and clearly a huge object slowly awakening.

"How big... How could it be this big? I've seen some things like this in picture books, but I've never seen anything this large. Ed, he..." Iris's mind was in disarray, completely unaware that her gaze was blatantly obvious. At that moment, her cheeks were flushed, and the natural shyness of a young girl made her incredibly alluring!

Iris subconsciously recalled that her good friend had once talked to her about this shy topic and described in detail the taste of the forbidden fruit. Recalling her friend's description, Iris couldn't help but slightly squeeze her legs together at this moment.

Ed watched Iris's actions, feeling a bit overwhelmed. He quickly said, "Uh, I'm a bit tired right now. I'll go back, freshen up, and rest for a while. You should take some more time to fully experience the meditation technique."

He had hardly any opposite-sex friends, so he'd never seen a scene like this before. It was completely different from the feeling he had with those desire-driven female slaves. This feeling, an impulse that could awaken his body's instincts, coupled with the ambiguous atmosphere, made everything feel hot and overwhelming for Ed.

Iris lowered her head and replied, "Hmm, Ed, you should rest now."

The sensation between her legs made her feel uncomfortable, damp.

After Ed turned to leave, Iris finally breathed a sigh of relief. She stood in place for a long time, staring at the direction Ed had gone, her mind filled entirely with thoughts of him.

Young, handsome, and a powerful Hunter. He had even given her the valuable B-level meditation technique that helped her become a female Hunter. Everything seemed to perfectly match Iris's fantasies of what a partner should be.

"What I don't know is how Ed feels about me. I didn't treat him well before, I thought he was a fraud. Ugh, I really regret it now!"

"Iris, think about it. Is there anything you can do to make it right?"

Iris stood there, lost in thought. For some reason, she suddenly remembered the strange sensation in Ed's body earlier, and her heart raced. A thought that made her blush appeared in her mind.

"No, no, that's too forward. And I've never tried it before... I don't even know what exactly to do." Iris shook her head, trying to shake the embarrassing thought from her mind, but the more she tried, the more hesitant she became.

"Maybe I should take a bath and calm down first."

Iris decided to cool down, as her clothes were already uncomfortable.

Back in her room, she had no idea how much time had passed. Iris, now feeling thoroughly clean, stood before her wardrobe wearing expensive lace lingerie, holding two different outfits. She kept trying them on, clearly torn between the two.

"This one looks a little better, but isn't it a bit too sexy? The other one seems too plain. It's so hard to decide."

In the end, Iris chose the more revealing outfit. She took a few deep breaths, opened the door, and prepared to go see Ed.

However, as she was about to leave, she quickly turned around and returned to her room. She rummaged through her drawers and found a bottle of perfume she rarely used. After spraying it lightly, she carefully sniffed the scent on her body, feeling satisfied before leaving.

When Iris arrived at Ed's room door, she hadn't even knocked yet when she ran into Viktor.

Viktor spoke first, "Where have you been? Ed already left. The Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association sent someone again to hurry him up. I was going to call you, but Ed said it wasn't necessary. He'll try to find time to come back later."

Iris stood frozen in place, her lips slightly bitten, a sense of unwillingness overtaking her.

She had finally made up her mind, but it was already too late.

"Next time, I won't hesitate like this. I'll be braver," Iris murmured softly.

Viktor looked at her in confusion and asked, "Hesitate? What happened?"

With a hint of disappointment, Iris quietly replied, "It's nothing. The moon is about to rise. I'll head back to my room now."

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