[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-adventures-of-hulim":3,"chapter-the-adventures-of-hulim-the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-155":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Adventures of Hulim",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1882006,2498,"Chapter 155: We Concede Defeat","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-155",155,"\u003Cp>Outside the White Cat Royal Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three drunk men stumbled along, with their arms around each other’s shoulders, heading toward the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards who saw this all showed expressions of disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had witnessed this scene many times before. Because of these three, the royal castle’s reputation seemed to have deteriorated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the three acted as if they didn’t notice the stares and swaggered into the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached a square inside the castle, a small figure blocked their path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Who are you? Get out of the way—scram, you brat——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the figure standing on the steps ahead, Rajas—who was already irritable and further intoxicated—shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s you three, isn’t it? I have something to ask you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah——？！\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, can’t you understand words?! I told you to scram!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim shook her head and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought whoever represented the White Cat Clan in the tournament would be some kind of strong warriors. I didn’t expect you to be just this level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she said this, the three’s expressions changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chills flickered in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid...... How dare you call us weak? Are you looking for death?! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Rajas’ threat, Hulim remained expressionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I’m not belittling you. I’m just—stating the facts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the anger in the three’s hearts erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rajas raised his huge fist and punched directly at Hulim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The powerful gust of wind shattered the steps in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when the dust settled, Hulim was nowhere to be seen in front of the fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking closely, Hulim had already moved three meters away without anyone noticing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something’s wrong with this guy......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James sensed something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s attack together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he drew his sword and charged at Hulim. Odo reacted a beat slower but followed instinctively. As for Rajas, he was already consumed by rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three attacked Hulim from different directions simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop——! What are you doing?! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Love this story? Find the genuine version on the author's preferred platform and support their work!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guards rushed over upon hearing the commotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James’ eyes turned cold, and he said quickly: \"Ignore them—finish this fast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of stopping their deadly attacks, they struck at Hulim even faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bastards——!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arriving guards were furious, but it was already too late to stop them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they thought Hulim would be killed, an astonishing scene unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom——!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present felt a sudden shockwave sweep across the entire square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they regained their balance and looked at the scene of the conflict again,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>only one person was still standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bear Beastman Rajas was stuck headfirst into the stone floor, half his head buried in the ground, motionless. The Wolf Beastman Odo was lying flat on the ground like a pancake, his eyes rolled completely back, his mouth misaligned, and his tongue sticking out—also motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only one still conscious was James, the human. But his head was being pressed firmly against the steps by a small foot, rendering him completely immobile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James struggled to move his eyes, catching a glimpse of the only standing figure out of the corner of his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-You...... Who are you? Who sent you?! \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one sent me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just...... you did something you shouldn’t have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did you really think I’d do nothing after my friend was bullied like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James’ pupils contracted sharply, his face filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-You...... Could it be you already......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his mouth and didn’t continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......You win! We miscalculated this time. We didn’t expect you to have such a backup! We concede defeat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was this person talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, you three——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards finally remembered to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fighting randomly in the castle and damaging public property—come with us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim slowly lifted her foot off James’ head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James suddenly felt the mountain-like pressure disappear from his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he scrambled away from Hulim on all fours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he went over, picked up the unconscious Rajas and Odo one on each shoulder, and dragged them toward the castle gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop right there! Where are you going? Come with us first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards tried to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Out of my way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James shouted sharply, shoving the blocking guards aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he yelled loudly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We voluntarily withdraw from the tournament—we’re out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards looked shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you saying?! Stop right there——!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of stopping, James walked even faster. Even with two people on his shoulders, he moved swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a symbolic attempt to stop him, the guards let him leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You saw it~, I tried to stop him, but I couldn’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard captain shrugged, saying \"helplessly\"—though the satisfaction in his eyes was barely concealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha~, we saw it, we saw it! Captain, you were so brave! We can all testify!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards laughed heartily. They didn’t feel any loss at the three’s departure—on the contrary, they were just as delighted as the captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem, alright, let’s get back to business!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard captain turned to Hulim, his eyes filled with a hint of respect, and said politely: \"Please come with us. Don’t worry, we won’t make things difficult for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim replied flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she followed the guards to be questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well...... An \"investigation\" conducted in a warm, bright, and comfortable room, with tea and pastries, and no actual questioning......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you satisfied with these pastries? They’re our local specialties. We heard you like sweet things, so we specially bought them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you. I’m very satisfied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the Royal Castle Guard Captain in front of her, Hulim suddenly felt a little curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you really dislike those three that much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the three were mentioned, a trace of disgust for them appeared in the captain’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guess you could say that......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve wanted to drive them away for a long time. It’s not just their behavior—I also feel they’re hiding some ulterior motive. But......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sigh~!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the White Cat Clan’s situation is delicate right now. This isn’t the time to worry about their character, so I couldn’t act......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be honest, I feel a huge weight lifted off my shoulders now that you’ve driven them away. I have no other way to thank you, so please accept these pastries as a small gesture.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um~, correction——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim swallowed a piece of pastry and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t drive them away. I just beat them up. They chose to leave on their own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, let’s just say that’s how it is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his expression turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the fact remains that they left because of you. Their departure has disrupted the White Cat Clan’s plans. You might be held accountable by the Elder Council for this......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, I’m mentally prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hulim replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? Don’t worry—no matter what decision the Elder Council makes, all of us royal castle guards will stand by your side!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...... Then I...... thank you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>",1166,"2026-06-10T06:36:37.917Z",1,"novelbin.me","899d057846b808787932385747caec83659288288c115c08ab3569c8b2398682","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-156","the-adventures-of-hulim-chapter-154",528,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-adventures-of-hulim-cover.jpg"]