Su Xiao stepped back a few steps, a stabbing pain emanating from his shoulder. A gush of blood spurted from the wound, the amount of bleeding disproportionate to the severity of the injury.

[Tip: You have been eroded by the ’Evil Ghost Fang’ effect, physical defense -10, effect lasts for 30 seconds (weapon gemstone inlay effect).]

[Tip: You are affected by the ’Queen of Pain’ effect, reducing healing effects below Fourth Tier by 30%. The effect lasts for 8 minutes (weapon gemstone inlay effect).]

[Tip: You are eroded by an unknown energy, but due to high resistance, you are immune to this negative effect.]

[Tip: You are eroded by the ’Blood Praise’, bleeding speed +60%, bleeding-type damage +100%, this effect lasts for 40 seconds, stackable.]

...

Su Xiao suffered reduced healing, decreased physical defense, a 60% increase in bleeding speed, and doubled bleeding-type damage effects just from a cut inflicted by the war scythe in Rose’s hand.

Undoubtedly, the weapon in this woman’s hand was terrifying.

Su Xiao wasn’t having a good time, but it was worse for Rose. The Blue Steel Shadow energy was rampaging within her body, subjecting her not only to the true damage of Blue Steel Shadow but also to the true damage associated with Demon’s Mark, as well as the ability ’Soul Cutting’, derived from Su Xiao’s true agility attribute reaching 80 points, a damage that ignored defenses.

With just one slash, Rose’s Life Value plummeted by one-sixth, although this was partly because the cut was on the neck.

"It seems that in a normal state, I’m no match for you, as expected."

As Rose spoke, a short-handle war scythe appeared again in her left hand. She excelled in dual-wielding weapons, with a scythe in each hand, the right adding to the bleeding damage value, the left adding two types of ordinary bleeding damage effects and one true bleeding damage effect, and could also restore Life Value by absorbing blood.

Looking at Su Xiao not far away, a scene flashed through Rose’s mind, but it quickly faded as she could not be distracted in battle.

...

The memory Rose recalled was interesting. In the scene, she was watching anime along with Cold Moon, Blood Rose, and Black and White, among others. A group of girls was staring intently at the screen, some sitting on the sofa, some on the carpet, which was strewn with snacks, while they held various snacks in their hands.

"Leader, you should leave the group."

Cold Moon, with a straw in her mouth, suddenly spoke.

"Huh?"

Rose, leader of the Other Shore Flower Adventure Group, was full of surprise. She lightly kicked Cold Moon’s lower back, thinking Cold Moon was joking.

"Yeah, stupid leader, you should leave the group."

Little Black, the sly one beside her, also spoke up. This time, Rose realized they weren’t joking.

"Why? Though we are only a First-Tier Adventure Group, aren’t we happy? No matter how cruel Reincarnation Paradise is."

Rose’s mood started to sink.

"We..."

Cold Moon lowered her head and clenched her fist.

"...are dragging you down."

Little Black finished what Cold Moon couldn’t.

"Suppose our combat talent is 5, then yours must be at least around 500 to 700. It was evident from the last world; all nine of us nearly died being besieged by Cabane, but you could slay your way out. Now, our attributes are almost the same, and skill levels are roughly identical, which shows combat requires talent. From the last world, it was evident we were seriously holding you back. The team’s comprehensive evaluation in the last world was B; if it were you alone, it might have been S-level or S-."

Choose to leave us, or we all leave the Other Shore Flower. Your talent shouldn’t be bound by any adventure group. You’re a natural lone wanderer, as seen from your actions."

Little Black chewed on a chip, her face calm.

"Why say that... isn’t it fine now..."

Rose was somewhat at a loss.

"Why? Because, stupid leader, you’ve been too kind to us. As long as we still possess a bit of conscience, we can’t continue dragging you down. As a lone wanderer, the rewards are higher. According to my speculation, some powerful lone wanderers are likely favored, perhaps executing some special tasks for Reincarnation Paradise, dangerous yet promising higher returns.

Remember, as a lone wanderer, prepare all kinds of supplies to handle different situations. If possible, try developing various attributes. You’re in close combat, so strength, agility, and stamina attributes are much needed. Intelligence should be moderately improved, and charm attributes are also crucial, as they seem to form an independent combat system. I recommend primarily boosting strength, agility, and stamina attributes, moderately raising intelligence, and slightly enhancing charm attributes.

As a lone wanderer, trust no one easily. We are women. If defeated by some disgusting enemies, you can imagine the outcome. Also, when approached by adventure groups, do not outright refuse; give them a sliver of hope but never join them. Adventure groups that form strict organizations may suppress new members initially as a test of their mental strength and potential, which will severely affect your speed of getting stronger..."

Little Black started to speak incessantly.

"Stop it."

Rose’s breath became more and more rapid.

"What are you hesitating for? Do you want us to always follow behind you, guilt-ridden and ’siphoning your blood,’ smiling as we divide rewards that rightfully belong to you? Wake up! This is Reincarnation Paradise, the cruelest and most real place where the strong live and the weak die."

Little Black’s face was still calm. If anyone in Other Shore Flower had the right to accompany Rose, it would be Little Black, but unfortunately, she did not make that choice.

"Also, don’t forget us when you become a big shot, stupid leader."

Little Black stretched lazily.

"Choose, whether you leave or we leave. The bond of life and death doesn’t allow me to drag you down forever."

"Yes, leader, choose."

"Thank you for taking care of us all this time, leader."

Rose’s lips moved, unsure of what to say for a long time.

"These are some precautions I’ve summarized. Though my combat talent isn’t great, my IQ... heh."

Little Black extended her middle finger, pushing up her glasses with it. If this were before, daring to raise her middle finger to Rose, Rose would have definitely given her a beating.

Despite seeming like a soft sister, Rose naturally had a gift for violence. She once made her thirteen-year-old brother cry when she was only six. In middle school, although she seemed lively and helpful, no one dared to provoke her. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

...

In the underground base of the Akatsuki Organization, Rose’s slender, white fingers brushed her neck, blood staining her fingers. She licked the blood off her fingertips.

"Former leader of the Other Shore Flower, Rose, here to settle old scores with you!"

Blood-red energy surged from Rose’s body, her long black hair fluttering upward.

"Blood Dancer·Judgment!"

The blood-red energy enveloped Rose, changing her short black hair into long blood-red locks, fluttering without wind. Blood-colored patterns appeared on her cheeks, her eyes turned even darker, and the two short-handle war scythes in her hands elongated, with red mist wafting from their edges. This girl had transformed.