I'm a little bit cute after transforming.

Chapter 168 Wanting to be like Diana

In an unnamed alley, a soft panting sound could be heard.

"Are you... are you alright?"

Jenny's face was a little flushed, probably from running for so long.

"I...I'm fine! Thank you!"

Rhine looked at the girl in front of him and felt like he had seen her somewhere before. He scratched his head.

"It's nothing! I believe anyone would lend a hand in this situation!"

Jenny shook her head.

"People with a strong sense of justice like you are rare!"

"I'm watching—"

Diana leaned down and stared at their still-holding hands.

The two felt their faces heat up a few degrees and quickly let go of each other's hands.

Rhine coughed a few times to ease the awkwardness and reached out his hand to Diana.

"You're not from around here, are you? What are you doing here? Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself, my name is Rhine!"

Diana reached out and shook his hand.

“You can call me Anna, and her name is Jenny. We’re back to visit relatives.”

Feeling the softness in his hand, Rhine was somewhat lost in thought and forgot to let go for a moment.

Diana withdrew her hand.

"Anyway, you helped us today. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can come to me."

Rhein couldn't help but laugh.

"How could I possibly have any difficulties? It's you two who are dressed so nicely to come back and visit your family; you're sure to attract unwanted attention!"

What Rhine said was indeed true. Although he was an orphan, he did not have a miserable life. In fact, he was very lucky and always encountered good things. Even when he encountered troublesome things, he was always able to resolve them without any major problems.

"How about this? I'll take you there."

Diana initially wanted to refuse, but seeing Jenny's expectant eyes, she eventually changed her mind and agreed.

Soon, Diana regretted agreeing. This Rhine was not only an easygoing person but also a chatterbox, talking non-stop the whole way.

But it must be said that Rhine was quite popular. People he met on the street greeted him with smiles, and seven or eight people invited him to their homes for dinner.

"Then the guy who was chasing me fell into the ditch."

Jenny covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"Rhine, you're really lucky!"

Rhein touched his nose.

"Good luck is also a kind of ability!"

"Unfortunately, I lack magical talent and cannot save the people from suffering like the legendary Lady Diana!"

Diana paused, then pulled her hat brim down a little. 'Am I really that great?'

"But I won't give up! One day, I'll become like her!"

Rhine became more and more excited as he spoke, clenching his fist and his eyes were full of determination.

"Rhine, I believe you can do it!"

Jenny echoed in agreement.

Diana couldn't help but shake her head. 'Young man, you're still too young. I'm using cheat codes!'

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After walking through several dimly lit alleys, the group was finally close to Jenny's house.

"Anna, we're almost home."

Jenny was experiencing very mixed feelings. She was looking forward to seeing her mother, brother, and sister, but she was also terrified of her father.

Diana noticed Jenny's unusual behavior and patted her head.

"What's wrong, Jenny? Are you unhappy because we're almost home?"

Rhein frowned.

"I have a bad feeling. Be careful!"

Sure enough, as soon as they stepped out of the alley, they were blocked by a group of people.

"I knew they'd come here! Hertz, she really is that gambler's daughter, Stock!"

Hertz smoothed his blond hair, his eyes full of mockery.

"You brat! Let's see how you run this time!"

Rhine turned his head and saw that, sure enough, the alley behind him was also blocked by several people.

"Now we're in trouble!"

Rhine didn't think he would be caught, and even in the most critical situation, he believed he could escape. But Diana and the other woman were still here, and he couldn't abandon them and leave alone.

Rhein's mind raced, racking his brains for a foolproof strategy.

"Hertz! You just want to catch me, don't you?"

"This has nothing to do with them! Let them go, I won't resist, you can do whatever you want with them!"

Hertz let out a few strange laughs.

"Heh heh heh! You brat! Do you think I'm stupid? Let them leave?"

"What if you run away again!"

Hertz pulled a dagger from his pocket and threw it at Rhine's feet.

"Letting them go isn't impossible, but if you cripple your legs, I'll let them go, how about that?"

Rhine stared at the dagger at his feet, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked. 'I'd better run! Even I can't leave if my legs are crippled!'

Rhine suddenly slapped herself hard. 'How could I have such a thought! If I run away this time, how can I ever become someone like Lady Diana!'

Rhine's sudden slap startled the two people beside him, and he bent down to pick up the dagger on the ground.

Diana couldn't bear to watch any longer and grabbed Rhine's hand as he reached for the knife. 'Is this guy an idiot?! Is he really going to hurt himself?'

Rhine was somewhat moved, and then said softly:

"I'll hold off the people behind me. You guys stick close to me. If you get a chance, just rush out. Don't worry about me!"

Diana breathed a sigh of relief. 'Thank goodness he's not an idiot.'

"What are you saying, brat! If you don't make a move, I'll have everyone attack at once! Don't blame me if they get hurt!"

Hertz hadn't made a move because he was afraid Rhine would escape again. That guy was too strange; he didn't have much strength, but no one could do anything to him.

Hertz suspected that Rhine possessed some kind of treasure, otherwise there was no other way to explain it, and he had been coveting it for a long time.

Diana picked at her ear, then gently raised her hand.

"You're so noisy!"