Looking at Makoto protecting him, Ningguang immediately felt the oppression brought by the Treasure Hoarders lessen significantly.
The little girl raised her head, her clear, bright eyes couldn't help but look at Makoto's profile.
Ningguang's eyes suddenly became a little wet, because before this, he had never been protected by anyone.
It turned out that having someone protect him felt like this.
There was an indescribable sense of security.
"Hey, hey, hey, what valuable things do you have on you? Hand them over quickly."
"As long as you cooperate obediently, I can give you a quick death, understood?"
At this moment, the leader of the Treasure Hoarders spoke.
His tone was very arrogant and overbearing, his face full of haughtiness.
The Treasure Hoarders' leader didn't even put Makoto in his eyes.
After all, there were only two people on Makoto's side, and one of them was a little girl with zero combat power.
While they had the numerical advantage, there would be no suspense if a fight broke out.
Ningguang heard the words of the Treasure Hoarders' leader and was so scared that his face was full of fear, his small body trembling slightly.
Although he was young, he knew what the Treasure Hoarders meant due to years of selling goods.
Ningguang was so scared he was about to cry.
The young he simply could not bear this fear and oppression.
In an instant, many images flashed through Ningguang's mind.
His mother's illness hadn't healed yet, waiting for him to come home...
He hadn't grown up yet to marry the person he loved...
There were still many things he wanted to do but hadn't...
Noticing Ningguang's fear, Makoto gently took his hand and softly said, "Don't be afraid, little girl, big brother is here."
Makoto's tone was very firm.
This made a warm current flow through Ningguang's heart, giving him an indescribable sense of reassurance.
"We told you to hand over the money, what are you dawdling for?"
The Treasure Hoarders clearly had no patience.
They pulled out their weapons, intending to rob and kill directly.
Facing the approaching Treasure Hoarders, Ningguang was terrified, and Makoto immediately shielded him behind him.
Makoto, however, felt no fear; instead, he felt more eager anticipation.
Yes, eager anticipation.
He had previously drawn Ganyu's skill, "Shan Ze Lin Ji."
Now, he finally had a chance to test its DMG!
However,
Makoto was worried that using the skill later might harm Ningguang.
Therefore, Makoto rubbed Ningguang's little head and whispered, "Little girl, if a fight breaks out later, find an opportunity to escape. The further you run, the better, understand?"
Ningguang thought Makoto was planning to sacrifice himself to buy him time to escape.
His beautiful big eyes immediately turned red.
Tears welled up, making him look pitiful.
"No, if Brother Makoto doesn't leave, I won't leave either. I can't possibly abandon Brother Makoto!"
Ningguang's tone was very resolute, and he clutched Makoto's clothes tightly, unwilling to let go.
The little girl was clearly terrified,
Yet he burst forth with immense courage, determined to face it with Makoto.
Ningguang's pretty face was very tender, but it was filled with seriousness.
Makoto was deeply moved by this.
You see,
He stayed to face the Treasure Hoarders because he held a trump card,
He was confident he could deal with the Treasure Hoarders and escape unscathed.
But Ningguang, without knowing anything, was willing to stay and face it with Makoto.
This was extremely rare!
Makoto couldn't help but sigh.
He had only helped Ningguang with a small favor,
And Ningguang was willing to go through life and death with him.
The little girl was truly very foolish.
How could Makoto bear to see such a foolish girl get hurt?
Makoto smiled, holding Ningguang's small hand tightly: "Alright, then we'll face it together."
Just as Makoto was about to use his skill,
A powerful voice came from behind him.
"Captain, found them! They're here!"
"Oh no, it's the Treasure Hoarders! Hurry up and help, we must ensure the safety of the civilians!"
Makoto looked back.
What met his eyes was a team of Millelith wearing armor!
Those Millelith marched in neat formation, holding long spears,
And were striding towards them.
With the arrival of the Millelith, the Treasure Hoarders' leader's face immediately changed, becoming exceptionally grim.
The Treasure Hoarders could at most lord over ordinary civilians; how could they be a match for a regular army?
The Treasure Hoarders members involuntarily retreated, seemingly preparing to flee.
The Millelith Captain naturally noticed this detail, and he sternly ordered: "These Treasure Hoarders have committed evil deeds on a daily basis, and many civilians have been harmed by them."
"Don't let them run! Capture them all, don't let a single one escape!"
As the captain gave the order, the rest of the Millelith moved into action.
Although the Treasure Hoarders were vicious, the Millelith were even more well-trained.
Before long, the Treasure Hoarders' side had already collapsed like a mountain, utterly routed.
The once formidable and arrogant leader was the first to be apprehended and pinned to the ground, unable to move.
The other Treasure Hoarders members were no better off; all of them were pinned to the ground.
Ningguang, seeing this, also involuntarily let out a sigh of relief.
The arrival of the Millelith meant they were safe.
"Brother Makoto, we're safe now." The little girl looked up and smiled at Makoto.
The Millelith Captain also said seriously, "Don't worry, with the Millelith here, you won't be harmed."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a sudden loud bang made the captain's face change drastically.
The loud bang was like a deafening thunderclap, causing everyone to look in the direction of the sound simultaneously.
They saw a large figure wearing purple armor and carrying a hammer, who had appeared there at some unknown time.
Looking at the large figure in front of him, Makoto naturally recognized him immediately.
This was the Fatui Electro Cicin Mage!
Makoto had a deep impression of this Electro Cicin Mage.
When he was still in the novice phase, he was often chased by the Electro Cicin Mage.
Why would someone from the Fatui appear here?
However, Makoto no longer had time to think.
Because the Electro Cicin Mage had already moved.
He saw him carrying his Electro Cicin Mage and running wildly.
The immense gravity made the ground tremble!
The Electro Cicin Mage raised his hammer high, and purple lightning erupted from his body, the casually falling sparks seemingly capable of piercing the earth!
Compared to the Treasure Hoarders, the oppression brought by the Fatui was countless times greater!
The next second, the Electro Cicin Mage swung his Electro Cicin Mage.
His target was surprisingly those Millelith!
As the Electro Cicin Mage struck, several Millelith were sent flying, their armor instantly shattering into pieces.
Ningguang, who was beside him, had never seen such a scene and was instantly scared pale.
Makoto quickly shielded him behind him, not letting him see this scene.
Listening to the wails around him, the Millelith Captain's face was grim.
He sternly questioned the Electro Cicin Mage: "Why is Snezhnaya attacking the Millelith? Are you trying to start a war?"
The Electro Cicin Mage did not respond; his Electro Cicin Mage re-entered its charging state, clearly preparing to attack again.
The Millelith Captain also understood Snezhnaya's attitude, and he turned to his companions and ordered: "Everyone, assume defensive formation! We have the numbers, we can definitely deal with this big guy!"
However, the captain's words were not finished.
They saw a large blue fat man walking over, continuously sweeping with a Hydrogunner in his hand.
The Millelith also couldn't withstand such an attack, and several soldiers were once again heavily sent flying.
Additionally, there was a man with a sniper rifle, taking down one Millelith after another.
Not only the Electro Cicin Mage was present from the Fatui, but also the Hydrogunner Legionnaire and the Pyroslinger Brute!
These three formidable figures combined were simply no match for the Millelith.
As a result, this small Millelith team was completely defeated before they even had time to react.
Now, the only ones unharmed were Makoto and Ningguang!
Ningguang hugged Makoto tightly, his tender face filled with extreme fear.
"F-Makoto Gege, I'm scared..."
The little girl's voice was full of fear.
"Ningguang, don't be afraid."
"Big brother is here."