1283 Another One Leaves
“Heh, Henrik, where are your companions? Why don’t I see any?” Chu Nan glanced at the gloomy-looking Henrik and asked curiously.

Ever since this guy returned from the incident with Prince Nocanti and the others last time, he had been in a bad mood. Although he was still lively when participating in the recording of Yang Xirui’s program, it could be seen that he had a forced smile many times.

At first, Chu Nan felt that he might be a little depressed because he had been dealt a blow in that matter, but now, it seemed that was not the case.

Hearing Chu Nan’s question, Henrik raised his head and glanced at him before looking at Nowell who was packing his luggage and preparing to meet up with the adventure team he had found and set off at any time. After a moment of silence, he suddenly smiled bitterly.

“Heh, if I… I…”

Hearing that Henrik seemed to be very hesitant and his tone was low, Nowell stopped packing and looked at him in surprise.

Chu Nan also focused his gaze on him and did not hurry.

It could be seen that Henrik seemed to be making the next very difficult decision. The best way at this moment was to wait patiently.

After hesitating for a long time, Henrik gritted his teeth and nodded forcefully, as if he had finally made up his mind.

“I’ve decided… to leave.”

“Leave?” Chu Nan and Nowell were shocked, “Leave what?”

Perhaps because he had finally spoken, the expression on Henrik’s face clearly relaxed greatly. He met their gazes and smiled bitterly again.

“To think that I even mocked Pinto for being a coward previously. I didn’t expect that I would have to look at him now. If I see him when I return, I’m afraid he’ll laugh to death.”

After saying that, he took a deep breath and nodded before continuing, “I’ve decided to leave the second stage of the Garden Hunting Assembly. Therefore, Chu Nan, Nowell, I’m sorry, I can’t participate with you.”

Chu Nan and Nowell looked at each other. Although they were a little stunned, they discovered that the surprise on each other’s faces was not that strong.

Henrik’s mood was clearly wrong these few days. The two of them had previously discovered that he was thinking of some very important questions. Now that they heard him make such a decision, they were not very surprised on careful thought.

“Err…” Nowell pondered for a moment and nodded,” It’s fine. This is your decision. No one can force you to participate. ”

At this point, Nowell suddenly sighed.

“In fact, after coming here and seeing the huge difference between me and the other participants, I already don’t have much hope that I can obtain the final good results. I even have the thought of leaving. Therefore, Henrik, you don’t have to feel very embarrassed. It’s very important to recognize the difference in strength.”

“But you still decided to go, right?” Clearly, Nowell’s words could not comfort Henrik.

“It can’t be helped. I’m a soldier.” Nowell shrugged, “The duty of a soldier is to obey orders. Participating in the Garden Hunting Assembly is an order personally given to me by the Marshal. It’s impossible for me to retreat at all. You’re different. You’re not a soldier. If you feel unwilling, don’t go.”

Henrik curled his lips. Clearly, he still felt that Nowell’s words could not comfort him and could only turn to look at Chu Nan.

Chu Nan was a little amused.

It was not easy for this guy to make a decision, but he still needed others to help him resolve the knot in his heart to prevent him from feeling ashamed. He was really too conflicted.

“Just leave if you feel that it’s impossible. There’s nothing wrong with that. I’ve had Pinto say before that this is not something embarrassing. In comparison, you still want to force yourself even though you know that your strength is insufficient, so it’s even more stupid to lose your life. Nowell also said that you’re different from him. He’s a soldier and has to follow orders. You’re not. What are you conflicted about?”

“But… we’re the three people from the Earth Federation who can participate in the second stage after all. The entire federation is watching us. If I escape at this moment, won’t I be mocked by the entire federation? Will I be called a coward by countless people?” Henrik still had a conflicted expression.
Chu Nan immediately laughed and patted Henrik’s shoulder.

“I knew you were thinking about this. Alright, you can already pass the first stage. Who dares to scold you for being a coward? Who dares to scold you like this? Let them try it themselves? If you’re not capable, shut up.”

Seeing that Henrik was still frowning and looking depressed, Chu Nan shook his head and whispered into his ear.

Henrik’s eyes immediately lit up and he revealed a happy expression.

“Really?”

“We’ll know when we try.”

Henrik jumped up from his seat and darted out.

Nowell looked at Henrik’s departing figure in surprise and asked Chu Nan, “What did you say to him?”

“I told him that whether he would be scolded or not actually depended on what the media said. As for the media… isn’t Yang Xirui the only one here now?”

Nowell was enlightened. He stretched out his thumb and gestured at Chu Nan before carrying his packed luggage.

“Alright, I’ll set off first. According to them, the Endless Abyss is very vast and is divided into many levels, so we probably don’t have any chance to meet inside. I hope we can all successfully pass and meet at the banquet after the Garden Hunting Assembly ends.”

After saying that, Nowell still displayed his soldier demeanor. He only nodded at Chu Nan and left.

Seeing that he was the only one left, Chu Nan could not help but sigh.

Although Henrik and Nowell had not really known him for long, they were all compatriots from the Earth Federation. They were naturally closer to each other than to others.

Now that Henrik had decided to leave and Nowell had found a team to leave, he was left alone. It more or less seemed a little lonely…

“Hey! Chu Nan, I just saw Nowell leave. Should we leave too?”

A noisy voice rushed in with an energetic figure. The clear and crisp voice instantly shattered the loneliness that had just arisen in Chu Nan’s heart.

Chu Nan turned around and looked at Angie Prairie who rushed in. He could not help but smile.

With this fellow around, how could there be any loneliness?

Because Angie Prairie did not participate in the Garden Hunting Assembly, she could only be considered an “outsider martial artist”. Therefore, she was naturally included in Chu Nan’s team.

“Let’s go out and take a look. Nkosi should be here soon.”

Chu Nan brought Angie Prairie out and suddenly collided with three people squeezing in from outside.

Looking over, Chu Nan was immediately stunned.