Kapitel 117: One can only trust oneself.

As with previous missions, the reward was a gain of experience points to improve the Oracle Rank as well as a better rating for the Ordeal. To the surprise and synchro expression of Jake, Kyle and Lu Yifeng, they had received the same mission.

Lu Yan had not reacted the same way they had and Jake realized as he stared at her that she was extremely pale and had sweaty skin. His previous doubts returned to him in full force.

"Where's Miya? "Jake questioned Lu Yan by looking behind the young woman.

The skinny woman had a good constitution and consumed limited amounts of poison. She could already stand up with help when the trio went to get weapons. So she should at least have been able to walk after all that time.

"...She's dead. "Lu Yan answered softly with the reserve and small voice that characterized her.

But Jake didn't take the bait this time. With a determined step, he pushed her sideways without politeness to enter the cantina, incurring the wrath of her brother.