Inside the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association, Melissa, with her platinum blonde hair elegantly styled, wore a low-cut evening gown. Her soft, water-like blue eyes paired with high cheekbones and a sharply defined face were exceptionally captivating, making it hard to look away.

Melissa sat on the couch, her long, smooth legs crossed and gently swaying. Even while sitting, her hourglass figure was evident, especially her large breasts, which seemed as if they might burst out of her dress at any moment.

Ed sat opposite her. The last time they met, he hadn't observed Melissa closely, but now, as he looked at the stunning sorceress before him, a classic character came to mind: the "White Queen."

The difference, however, was that Melissa's aura was not quite like the "White Queen." Hers was a mature, enticing charm—one that made you feel a burning desire with just a glance.

Ed tried to look away, feeling a strong sense of wariness toward sorcerers after his experience with the fox woman sorcerer.

Melissa noticed Ed's coldness and a sad expression slowly appeared on her face, as if she had been abandoned by a heartless lover.

She spoke up, "Little one, it seems like you don't like me very much. That really hurts. After all, it was me who treated you when you were seriously injured. Aren't you being a bit too heartless?"

Ed frowned slightly. He couldn't quite understand this woman's intentions. She seemed a bit too enthusiastic, but she did have a point—after all, she had healed him.

Ed then asked, "Lady Melissa, the vice-captain said I should follow you for now. Are there any things I should pay attention to? Also, where is the Apprentice dormitory?"

The sad look on Melissa's face vanished instantly, replaced by a gentle and approachable expression. She replied, "Call me sister. That's right, for now, you'll stay with me. Once Captain Arya returns, the vice-captain will recommend you to her."

"As for the dormitory, the Apprentice dormitory is in poor condition. Luckily, the room next door to mine is empty, so you can stay there. If you have any problems, you can come to me."

Melissa's alluring eyes constantly swept over Ed, like a lonely, empty housewife subtly hinting that she needed someone to keep her company at night.

Ed wasn't foolish, nor was he the type to be controlled by desire. Though his body had some reactions, his mind remained incredibly clear.

"Thank you, Lady Melissa," Ed replied politely.

Melissa sighed helplessly, casting Ed a resentful glance before tossing a set of keys toward him. She spoke, "This is the key to your room. I'll personally take you there shortly. But before that, I need to check you to make sure you're not carrying any prohibited items."

"Prohibited items?" Ed frowned, not expecting a search.

"Of course," Melissa explained. "The Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association has strict regulations. Things like addictive drugs made by perverted sorcerers or items imbued with dark powers are not allowed inside, unless given explicit permission."

She then looked at Ed with a playful expression and added, "What? You don't have any prohibited items, do you?"

Ed smiled slightly. He had already hidden the high-level spiritual treasure in the place where he had been staying before, hidden very well. Unless they were using a search method that could destroy the entire room, there was no way it would be found.

Without hesitation, Ed pulled out his storage pouch and placed it in front of Melissa, showing no concern.

Melissa smiled, but she didn't even glance at the storage pouch. Instead, she stared directly at Ed, speaking softly, "No need to check. I trust you. When you were unconscious, I saw everything that I shouldn't have seen."

In an instant, Ed's body stiffened. His heart rate shot up, and his pupils dilated as his mind raced.

What did she mean by that?

She saw everything she shouldn't have? Was she referring to his body, or to the storage pouch that held the high-level spiritual treasure?

Normally, when a Hunter or sorcerer is still alive, no one can open their storage pouches. But there's a possibility that Melissa, as a sorcerer, might have some special means.

Ed recalled that when he woke up, no one from the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association had checked his pouch, and they hadn't even mentioned it. Could they have already checked it while he was unconscious?

But in that case, it should have been exposed immediately, right?

Was it because of Melissa? Did she see it but keep quiet about it?

Why? Wasn't she also a part of the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association?

In that moment, countless thoughts whirled through Ed's mind, like waves crashing in the ocean. He continuously considered different possibilities, and in his eyes, a subtle hint of murderous intent began to surface as he looked at Melissa.

He was now a lower-tier Silver-ranked Hunter. Although he didn't know Melissa's true strength, at this distance, unless she was an exceptionally powerful sorcerer, she wouldn't be a match for him.

The strength of a sorcerer lies in their long-range attacks and various preparations in advance. If it comes to sudden close-quarters combat, their fighting ability isn't as strong.

Melissa seemed completely unaware of the tension, playfully teasing, "What's the matter, little brother? Oh, wait, you're not little at all."

Upon hearing her words, Ed sighed in relief. It seemed he had been overthinking. What Melissa had meant was probably that she had seen his body during the treatment.

Ed didn't want to stay with this woman any longer. He decided to speak up, "My injuries have just healed, and I'm feeling a bit tired. I'd like to rest for a while. Lady Melissa, could you take me to my room?"

Melissa slowly got up from the sofa. Whether by accident or on purpose, when she stood up, she deliberately bent her waist very low, not only exposing half of her chest but also making her round and huge buttocks extremely clear.

As Melissa moved her body, her bottom was swaying slightly like a ripe peach.

"Come on, follow behind your sister. Don't look at places you shouldn't."

Melissa led the way. Her slender waist and huge hips swayed naturally and charmingly as she moved, making Ed's eyes fall on them from time to time.

Before he knew it, under Melissa's guidance, Ed arrived at a corner. He hadn't noticed that Melissa had suddenly stopped.

Because the distance between them was so close, and Ed's attention wasn't fully focused, he didn't react in time and ended up bumping directly into Melissa's back with a hard thud.

In an instant, an exceptionally soft touch, as if covered by a water film, emerged in Ed's mind.

His body reacted uncontrollably. The extremely hard part was lifted with force and pressed against Melissa's alluring buttocks.

It was not clear if it was an illusion, but Ed felt Melissa's body tremble slightly in front of him. Then, he pulled back a little and inadvertently twisted her hips, which made Ed's reaction even stronger.

Melissa stood still, neither turning nor walking away, speaking in a seductive tone, her breath no longer steady but quickening. "Oh, what are you doing? We're here already, this is your room."

Ed fought the instinct to wrap his hands around Melissa's slender waist, taking a deep breath. He stepped back a bit, then looked toward his room.

Quickly pulling out the key Melissa had given him earlier, he walked towards the door, speaking without turning back. "Thank you, Lady Melissa. I'll rest now. I'll come find you tomorrow morning."

"Alright. Actually, you can come find me any time other than the morning," Melissa said, her voice tinged with regret as she gazed at Ed, her tone wistful.

Once Ed entered the room and shut the door behind him, Melissa reluctantly withdrew her gaze, murmuring to herself, "He's really tempting. I didn't expect to find someone with so much moonbeam power in such a small place like Dorey City. Haha, it's like the heavens are helping me."

"I almost couldn't hold back earlier, I wanted to force myself on him. But I must be patient, take my time. Whether I can recover my former peak strength... it all depends on him."

"These clueless people, it's just a high-level spiritual treasure. I need to find a way to quickly boost Ed's power, or he'll be completely drained by me."

In the dim light, the color of Melissa's blue pupils slowly shifted, beginning to glow faintly red, filled with seduction and desire. If a normal Hunter were here, just a glance would be enough to make them unable to break free, completely consumed by desire.

...

Inside his room, Ed first carefully observed his surroundings. The room wasn't shabby; it had all the basic furniture, and it looked clean and tidy.

His injuries hadn't fully healed yet. Normally, someone would rest at this point, but Ed wasn't planning on doing that.

Part of it was due to the sense of danger the Moon Eclipse Demon Hunter Association had instilled in him, and part of it was the toxic mist the fox woman sorcerer had left inside him earlier.

Both were threats to his life. Ever since arriving in this Hunter world, Ed had never truly felt safe.

Training, fighting... no matter when, the feeling of not fully controlling his own life always lingered.

"Become stronger, I need to become stronger!"

"What does Melissa want from me? That earlier action wasn't accidental; she was deliberately tempting me!"

"I wonder how Luna is doing. Can she make the potion to cleanse the poison in my body?"

Sigh "I guess I'll just keep training."

Ed walked to the window, opening the curtains and blinds that blocked the moonlight, letting the light shine down on him.

[Progress to breaking through Silver-tier Mid-grade: 10%]

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