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Rod saw a flash of white in front of his eyes, followed by a punch to the chest, and a chill on his neck as a crystal-clear sword of Cold Ice was already pressed against his throat.
"Hey!"
Rod hurriedly shouted, "I was just joking! We've been through life and death together so many times, our bond has long surpassed that of blood ties, there's no need to treat me like this..."
Mephit's pale silver eyes looked at him indifferently, her expression unmoved as she said, "Sorry, I don't remember having any deep feelings for you. We've only worked together once, and you monopolized all the rewards."
Rod scratched the back of his head: "Didn't you also get your fair share from that sucker? Plus, I was the one who killed the monsters... Uh, what I mean is, don't you think we're a natural pair? Don't you think our strengths and weaknesses perfectly complement each other? Won't you consider my proposal?"
Mephit coldly said, "I don't think so, I won't consider it."
