Chapter 897: Chapter 448: What Do You Want?

Lorin had never seen Xia Nan before.

Her understanding of the Black haired Adventurer in front of her entirely came from Hai Yin and the introduction by the twin warriors.

She knew the other was a particularly young professional with considerable strength.

But to be honest, before Xia Nan actually walked into the room, Lorin didn’t pay much attention to him.

As the captain of the "Sword of Vengeance" adventure fleet, she was no longer young, and had roamed Suo Yu Bay for many years, having seen too many dazzling figures like meteors.

A few might soar across the sky, continue flying toward the distance, establish themselves in the Southern Islands, and even become renowned Big Shots.

But the majority were merely fleeting, falling rapidly within a few years, or even months, and getting forgotten amidst the clamor of the Tavern.

Thus, even though she trusted her teammates’ judgment about this particularly outstanding young adventurer named "Xia Nan," Lorin only kept a mental note, without deeper interest.

Until she saw the young man brought into the room by Hera with her own eyes.

Somewhat unexpectedly.

Contrary to the image of someone gradually gaining fame and exuberance, the Black haired youth carrying dual swords showed no trace of impatience, nor did his behavior exhibit the typical adventurer’s arrogance of feeling superior due to holding power.

His demeanor was calm and steady, appearing somewhat distant, like the windless sea on a cloudy day.

It made Lorin unconsciously regard him a bit more highly, prompting her to scrutinize him carefully.

And precisely because of this careful attention, she captured more details about him.

Firstly, the most noticeable was naturally the equipment he wore.

Many times, for those adventurers lacking experience in judging others, determining a peer’s specific Power Level can often be gleaned from their attire.

It’s the simplest and most effective method.

The number of dual-wielding adventurers in Suo Yu Bay isn’t small, but many of them carry weapons of medium to small type like daggers, scimitars, and Hand Axes.

There’s almost no one like Xia Nan, who carries two Longswords simultaneously.

And referring to the battle situations reported by Hai Yin and the others, this Black haired Adventurer doesn’t actually favor a dual-wielding combat style.

Yet, carrying two Longswords possibly means... one is used regularly, while the other is for special scenarios, such as underwater combat or facing unconventional enemies?

The material of his leg guards was unique, fitting tightly and likely custom-made by a specific Blacksmith, not cheap; the Dark Arm Shield seemed to be forged from some unknown Monster Materials, and judging by its appearance, one could sense its toughness.

His right hand wore two silver rings, with subtle differences in design, and a necklace could be seen plunging deep under his collar.

Of course, they might merely be decorative accessories, but possibly some were Enchanted Accessories.

Compared to the quality of his other equipment, the most important front armor seemed out of place, as it was merely a common Studded Leather Armor from the Suo Yu Bay Blacksmith Shop.

It was likely during a transition stage for getting new or repaired armor.

Lorin speculated in her mind.

The above was merely her preliminary assessment of Xia Nan’s overall appearance.

If she examined from the perspective of a Senior Adventurer,

the concentrated aura emanating from the Black haired youth, his movements clearly honed through rigorous training yet extremely steady, even having a rhythmic grace...

All these details revealed this young adventurer named "Xia Nan," bearing an image entirely different from her imagination.

Simultaneously, his sharp focus on the saber placed on the table after entering the room piqued Lorin’s interest, as if in a test, she handed the scimitar over for him to examine.

The sudden burst of flame from the Scale Fire Saber was anticipated since most adventurers, due to their inseparable work and combat relationship, harbor deep-seated anger.

If a barbarian, who channels Anger as a power source, wielded it, the flames from the saber might explode.

What truly surprised her was the quietly extinguished flame on the blade’s surface after the intense burn.

As the owner of the Scale Fire Saber, she knew perfectly well what this phenomenon signified.

This implied that the Black haired youth seated across from her had calmed the Anger stirred within him within several breaths.

This demonstrated formidable self-control and an extraordinary resolute will.

To some extent, this is crucial for an adventurer to venture further down this path.

Of course, a few seconds of flame flickering in no way decide someone’s future prospects.

But... it was enough for Lorin to elevate Xia Nan’s importance a few Levels in her mind.

"Tick."

The heel of the pointed leather boot lightly tapped the wooden floor, rendering a crisp sound in the room.

Since handing the scimitar to Xia Nan, Lorin’s right hand, which had been resting on her knee, moved to her outer thigh, her fingers deftly slipping into the gap of breeches and leather strap, withdrawing a silver-colored, thin, flat, rectangular box along the tight curve of her thigh.

With a press of her thumb, the clasp clicked open, and the silver box lid lightly sprang up, revealing neatly arranged white cigarettes inside.