Fifteen minutes later, temporary camp.

Barbara sat quietly in Andrew's tent, waiting for a moment.

Andrew lifted the tent flap, walked in, and sat down opposite her, saying, "Sorry to keep you waiting."

The Magic Guild's retaliation had quietly arrived ahead of schedule.

Although the Water Tower Tree was saved, it would take a long time to fully restore its original water extraction and storage functions.

It could be foreseen that Wildfire Town would have to face a severe water supply issue next.

The promised magic potions for Purple hadn't been made yet either.

In short, there were many problems.

However, Andrew only made simple arrangements and adjustments on the way back from the Water Tower Tree to the town: having Ivan move to the temporary camp to keep in contact, while taking overall responsibility for the safety and patrols of Wildfire Town. He had Little Ha continue to guard the Water Tower Tree. Also, Alpha was instructed to strengthen the guard over Cook, Sally, and others.

Then Andrew returned to his tent immediately.

To meet Barbara.

Because this was the top priority task.

The current situation originated from Andrew intervening in Humboldt's pursuit of Barbara, reversing the situation, killing Humboldt, and liberating Wildfire Town, but also offending the Magic Guild.

So to resolve the current situation, Andrew first needed to know: why exactly was Barbara being captured by Humboldt? What was the situation between the Warm Fire Commerce Association and the Magic Guild?

Only then could he make targeted preparations.

What Andrew himself didn't know was that he had been smiling while making a series of arrangements and adjustments.

This smile in Ivan's eyes made him inevitably bewildered: How could anyone be smiling after the incidents with the Water Tower Tree and the mayor of Wildfire Town?

Unbeknownst to him, Andrew's unconscious smile was half a sneer, a grim smile, and a teeth-gnashing smile after being provoked and offended.

The other half was a genuinely happy smile.

Testing and showing off, was it?

Alright.

Andrew thought to himself, I'm okay with that.

Rather than fearing the opponent's constant hidden tactics and lack of action, Andrew preferred them to make a move.

As long as the opponent made a move, even if they temporarily won against him, it wouldn't matter; he would eventually fight back.

The opponent was very strong and a deeply thoughtful person. Andrew had already realized that.

But Andrew also had great confidence in himself!

He was holding a large amount of Fire Extinguishing Value—he had just saved the Water Tower Tree and gained a lot more—which could be converted into combat power at any time.

Andrew knew it wasn't "ability" he lacked now.

But "intelligence."

With a severe lack of intelligence, Andrew didn't want to blindly enhance himself.

Conversely, as long as the intelligence was complete, he could immediately use up those Fire Extinguishing Values and make targeted preparations.

Now this "intelligence" finally arrived:

Barbara had finally woken up!

That was Andrew's reason for smiling.

He had decided: once the causes and consequences of the whole matter became clear, once he figured out what situation he had to face, he would immediately make targeted preparations!

The guy who orchestrated the Wildfire Town mayor's attack on the Water Tower Tree—no matter who he was—if he didn't come again, fine.

If he dared to come again, Andrew vowed to return the offense he suffered just now, along with the harm the Water Tower Tree suffered, with interest!

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Andrew sat down opposite Barbara at this moment.

Although extremely eager for the intelligence Barbara could provide next, Andrew first asked, "How are your wounds?"

He thought to himself, if needed, my healing ability is much stronger than yesterday. I can heal again at any time.

Barbara gave a slight smile and said, "Mostly healed. Your healing ability... is really quite impressive. Is your main magic series the 'Life Fire Series'?"

The Life Fire Series magic is one of the Warm Fire Commerce Association's legacies.

It is also a rare, or perhaps the only Healing Class magic series in Fire Magic.

The truth in Barbara's heart was: the Life Fire Series shouldn't have such strong healing efficacy, right?

But it could only be the Life Fire Series.

After all, besides this magic series, she couldn't recall any other Fire Magic that could be used for healing.

Like everyone else, she naturally viewed Andrew as a Warm Fire Mage.

Andrew made no comment on this, merely saying, "Oh, glad to hear that your wounds are healed. Let's discuss the main matter then."

He really couldn't wait to figure out: why exactly was Barbara being pursued by Humboldt?

This was the root of everything!

Once all was understood...

Hmph, how did that saying go?

My Water Magic is already itching to go!

Barbara didn't mind Andrew avoiding answering her question.

Instead, a different expression flashed in her eyes.

Firstly, she herself was a decisive character and actually appreciated Andrew's straightforward approach to business.

Secondly, she didn't expect Andrew to hint at taking any credit.

After waking up, Barbara naturally asked around about what happened after she fainted last night.

She initially thought it was quite good if Andrew could just bring her out of danger.

Instead, she heard that Andrew had killed Humboldt!

At that moment, saying she wasn't shocked by the news would be a lie.

And Barbara had confidence in her appearance.

She instinctively assumed that after Andrew accomplished the great feat of "taking down Humboldt," upon seeing her awakened self again, would surely drop a word or two intentionally or unintentionally—that feeling of showing off in front of a beauty, claiming a bit of credit.

Unexpectedly... not at all! After Andrew asked about her injuries, he didn't mention a word about what he had done last night!

After being secretly surprised, Barbara smiled in her heart and nodded, "Alright, straight to business.

Let me formally introduce myself first. Otherwise, I can't explain why I was pursued by Humboldt or what kind of situation we're facing next.

My name is Barbara, as you see, a member of the Warm Fire Commerce Association.

My father... is the president of the Warm Fire Commerce Association. I rank third among siblings at home with two elder sisters. My visit to Wildfire Town is due to our Warm Fire Commerce Association's tradition of members having to travel outside for at least six months after adulthood."

This was Barbara sincerely revealing her identity.

Yesterday she only shared her name with Andrew.

Now she pointed out that she was the third young lady of the Warm Fire Commerce Association.

For one, as she said, clearing up her identity was necessary to explain the proceeding issues.

Secondly, due to her personality. While she was somewhat cold, in her concept, Andrew had saved her once, which constituted a bond forged through shared adversity. And with her people, although Barbara couldn't say she was warm, she was honest.

Thirdly, perhaps she hadn't even realized that she had a good impression of Andrew!

Although their initial encounter hadn't gone very smoothly, discovering that Andrew killed Humboldt without taking any credit, Barbara truly felt he was different from the talented youth she met in Warm Fire City and even the Royal Court, and Scholar's Fortress.

The less Andrew bragged, the more curious Barbara became about him: Just how did he manage to kill Humboldt?

"Looking back now, the 'guidance of the Warm Fire Order' really was correct," Barbara thought, "I don't know the background or identity of this Andrew. There's no doubt he's one of our Warm Fire Commerce Association's side. But how did he grow up? Is he a self-taught genius or perhaps a disciple of some famous mage?"

Andrew thought for a moment, then he introduced himself, "My name is Andrew."

Barbara acknowledged with a nod, silently watching Andrew, waiting for more.

But after a while, her expression began to freeze.

Because she realized... there was no more.

This was Andrew's self-introduction.

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