Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2117 Delving Into the Serpent King’s Altar!

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“Hey, I’m not afraid of being tough, just afraid of not being tough enough!” Quintus waved his hand and laughed heartily.

He was simple–minded and spoke without ulterior motives, but others didn’t interpret his words that way. Especially not the women he had just rescued. Having endured a living nightmare, they were susceptible to such remarks. Upon hearing him, one of the younger women blushed deeply..

“For us real men, the tougher, the better! Haha.” Oblivious to the implications of his words, Quintus continued to shout excitedly.

It wasn’t until Mackenzie frowned and scolded him, “Enough! Stop with the nonsense–there are women here listening!”

“What nonsense? I just like—”

“Quin!” Even Claudette couldn’t bear it anymore and interrupted him.

Quintus, clueless as ever, failed to understand the strange looks everyone was giving him.

“When you say things like that, people might think you’re making inappropriate jokes!” Claudette explained, trying to spare him further embarrassment.

“Jokes?” Quintus finally caught on and protested loudly. “Oh, come on! We’re in the middle of a war! Who even has time to think about that nonsense?”

“Those Five Poison Sect scum and the bandits we just dealt with definitely had time for that nonsense,” Solana teased, fully aware of his straightforward nature. “Are you the one who’s abnormal?”

“You’re the abnormal one! Your whole family is abnormal!” Quintus snapped back, crossing his arms. “All I meant was that we should strike at the heart, take down the Five Poison Sect as fast as possible. Fighting those small–time bandits was barely satisfying!”

Finally, Quintus clarified his meaning.

“Don’t worry, the big players will show up soon,” Magnus said confidently, adjusting his glasses. “We’ll set this place on fire and leave provocative messages on the walls. The Five Poison Sect will come looking for us, and we’ll track them back to their base.”

“Perfect! Let’s do it!” Quintus, increasingly trusting Magrius‘ strategies, was entirely on board.

“You all should leave now. I’m about to start the fire,” Quintus told the women they had rescued, waving them off.

women hurriedly left alone, but most lingered, exchanging uncertain

you stay, you might get burned!” Quintus

women. “Do you not know the way home?”

The women nodded silently.

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for your safe return!” Mackenzie said warmly, carning tearful gratitude from

Women.

girls hesitated before mustering the courage to approach Quintus. “Sir, are you looking for the Five Poison Sect’s headquarters? I might

“You can help?”

turned to look at her

frail shoulder eagerly. “Do

headquarters,” she admitted, biting her lip, “but Lknow where the Serpent King’s

to Mackenzie, awaiting

girl’s hand. “Really?

together, battling the fear that gripped her. With a deep breath, she explained in one go, “Last year, my sister was captured by the Five Poison Sect and sacrificed to the Serpent King. My family tried to

The conclusion was obvious..

on! Are you going to finish or not? You’re killing me here! If you don’t want to talk, move

intimidated, the girl wiped her tears and strengthened her resolve. “Later, my parents and I led a rescue team to save her, but the entire team, including my parents, were killed. I survived by hiding behind them and escaping. That’s how I know where the Serpent King’s altar is. If you’re willing to

tact. Then, turning to Mackenzie, he said enthusiastically, “Shall we

going! But she’s just a

“She’s not my lover or

ignored him, turned to the girl, and reassured her, “Don’t mind that brute.”

glancing at Quintus, finding

news of the attack on the stone forest quickly reached the Toad King’s base, where the Great Four Envoys