Chapter 45: Reversal for the First Time! The Fearsome Desert Woman!

Chapter 45: Reversal for the First Time! The Fearsome Desert Woman!

In the grove, the sound of digging could be heard. Dehya and Jeht were digging a deep pit, preparing to bury Hamzai and his group. They planned to leave them at the bottom of the forest, turning them into nutrients for the towering trees.

"Jeht, with your skills, it shouldn't be hard to earn money as a mercenary, right?" Dehya asked as they worked.

She had wanted to ask Jeht this when she proposed becoming Ye Xi's woman, but she'd held back, not wanting to spoil Ye Xi's happiness as a friend. Besides, she respected Jeht as the "Desert Daughter" and felt that, upon reflection, being with Ye Xi wasn't a bad idea. At the very least, Ye Xi treated women well and wouldn't do Jeht any harm.

"It's because I want revenge!" Jeht eyes turned colder. "I don't want to waste time earning Mora. I want to spend every moment improving myself so I can kill Mishale!"

"I want to destroy the entire [Legacy of the God-King] and completely dismantle that organization, which uses the [crime] to coerce people into evil!"

Dehya, curious about the organization, pressed further. "Jeht, what is the [crime]?"

After a brief pause, she added, "Actually, I'm embarrassed to admit it, but my father was part of [Legacy of the God-King]. I stopped associating with him when I learned about their wrongdoings."

Hearing this, Jeht looked at her with a surprised expression. "You grew up in the Legacy of the God-King and still don't know about [the crime]? How is that possible?"

She hadn't expected the renowned "Lion with Blazing Mane" to come from the Legacy of the God-King. What baffled her even more was that all members, whether they joined by force or choice, knew of the [crime] from the beginning.

After finishing the pit, Jeht reached out to pull Dehya out, then explained, "[The crime] is the dirtiest thing imaginable. To join [Legacy of the God-King], one must leave a [criminal record]. This ensures they can never think of leaving the organization."

"My parents were forced to join long ago. Later, they tried sneaking into the headquarters to erase their criminal records and escape the Legacy of the God-King. But Mishale, that bastard, caught them and killed them."

As she spoke, Jeht vented her anger by kicking Hamzai's body into the pit. Dehya stared into space, lost in thought.

After dealing with the bodies, Jeht and Dehya returned to the yard, greeted by the savory aroma of barbeque.

"You're back! The master made barbecue. It smells amazing, and we're just waiting for you!" Dunyarzad exclaimed, eyes full of anticipation.

The meat had been brought by her father, Shazaman, who knew that for someone like Ye Xi, Mora wasn't the issue. It was rare and meaningful food that truly showed sincerity, and Ye Xi had no reason to refuse.

The meat, taken from wild giant crocodiles, was both delicious and nutritious. Enhanced with Sumeru's spices, its unique flavor was mouth-watering.

"It's ready. Eat up!" Ye Xi said with a smile, taking a bite and nodding approvingly. The taste was savory, crispy on the outside, and Dunyarzad couldn't help her murmurs of delight.

For Jeht, it was rare to have such premium meat. In the desert, most of their food was dried meat due to the difficulties of preserving fresh food. She took a bite and her eyes immediately lit up.

Only Dehya seemed preoccupied, sitting in a distracted state. 'What's with this woman?' Ye Xi wondered. Normally, Dehya would be excited about an open-air barbeque, eating and laughing along with everyone.

"Master, I want to go back to the desert tomorrow," Dehya suddenly announced, startling Dunyarzad.

"Did something happen?" Dunyarzad asked.

"Yeah… there are things I need to clarify." Dehya frowned and continued, "My father is the leader of [Akhmar's Beard]. When I was still in the group, no one ever mentioned the [crime]. I'm worried there's more to this than I realized."

Before Dunyarzad could respond, Jeht interjected, "Are you referring to Kusela?" She knew about Akhmar's Beard, and when Dehya nodded, Jeht said, "Kusela is known for his integrity within [Legacy of the God-King]. The headquarters demanded each group pay regular tributes, which meant committing crimes and robbing Mora. But Kusela often failed to provide the money and suffered Mishale's wrath for it. I remember he was beaten so badly he was left limping the last time."

"What?!" Dehya face filled with concern. Though she'd been estranged from her father, learning there might be more to the story stirred her worry.

Ye Xi was aware of the situation. The mercenary group led by Dehya father did have a criminal past, but they hadn't done much harm afterward. In the Legacy of the God-King, if one didn't commit those crimes, it was nearly impossible to make money. No money meant no tributes, and that led to punishment.

Ultimately, Kusela had infiltrated the headquarters alone, destroyed all the criminal records, and disbanded the entire organization, sacrificing himself in the process. Whether Kusela had survived remained unknown.

"I'll leave for the desert early tomorrow!" Dehya declared, her resolve clear as she dug into her food, ensuring she had enough energy for her journey.

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After dinner, darkness had fully set in. Jeht enjoyed a long, refreshing bath. In the desert, clean drinking water was scarce, let alone the luxury of bathing. But she wasn't here for the pleasure; she made sure to be quick.

Ensuring every inch of her skin was scrubbed and fragrant with flower petals, she wrapped herself in a light towel and went to Ye Xi's quarters.

"Jeht? That was fast," Ye Xi remarked, surprised she'd only been in the bath for fifteen minutes. Generally, didn't women take an hour?

Looking at Jeht, who wore only a thin bath towel, Ye Xi felt pleased.

"It seems you're prepared," he said. "About your revenge, I can…"

Before he could finish, Jeht stepped forward, took his hand, and led him to the bed.

Ye Xi was taken aback. He hadn't even finished speaking, yet this woman seemed even more eager than he was!

"Master, this is a special moment," she whispered. "Let's discuss everything else later."

With a wave, Jeht tossed the white bath towel into the corner, standing before him in quiet confidence.

"Jeht? Wait a minute…"

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