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Chapter 41 - Worries

Perhaps, this action of mine, no matter when it occurs, would be regarded as extremely foolish. But at this moment, I firmly believe that what I did was correct, or rather, it was something I had to do, and it was my only choice.

I felt that my voice was already high enough. Unfortunately, due to my physical condition, the system also judged my hidden attribute "volume" to be the lowest. Compared to the voice that can penetrate thousands of people like the god of magic and the thunderous roar of the monk, the difference is countless times.

The god of magic certainly couldn't hear my voice. However, many people from the outer circle of the Eagle Slayer Sect turned to look at me, and then a group of people came towards me.

At a distance of about ten steps, I could clearly see the leader - Wan Li Xia.

Why did this Eagle Slayer Sect's deputy sect leader come outside to hide? Also, why did the things he was wearing change from gold to silver? I remember he was wearing a set of gold jewelry.

Wan Li Xia's eyes were bloodshot, as if they were about to spew fire, and he roared at me angrily: "You came at just the right time!"

A white light flashed by, it was the assassin's skill "Flying Star" that can be learned at level 28.

I involuntarily moved aside, but I didn't completely dodge. The assassin hit me on my shoulder, unexpectedly, I only lost 40 health points. I was just about to speak when another gust of wind hit me, it was Wan Li Xia using "Tired and Exhausted on the Road", a skill that Honey often performed in front of us, claiming that it was his favorite move before level 30. How did Wan Li Xia also use this move?

I raised the silver shield, the blocking technique took effect, "Tired and Exhausted on the Road" hit the shield, only causing 50 damage to my body. Then, countless sand particles enveloped me.

I was dizzy. What kind of attack power does a 42-level warrior have? While shouting, "Deputy Sect Leader, please calm down, I came to stop that mage!" I blew away the sand with the Windstorm Technique.

The sand dispersed, but I found myself surrounded by dozens of Eagle Slayer Sect experts.

Wan Li Xia gritted his teeth and said, "Contest with the heavens, well, I remember your name now. Not only today, but also in the future, members of this sect will kill you once they see you. Kill you until you become level 0! And your companion, we also vow to pursue you to the end!"

I smiled wryly, "He's not really my companion..."

Before I could finish speaking, dozens of various spells, seven or eight long arrows, and all kinds of weapons fell towards me.

I'm not like the变态 like the fantasy god of magic, why torture me like this.

I tightened the reins of my horse, and I rushed forward towards the front. Instantly, many water, fire, wind, electricity, earth, and sharp weapons hit me on my back. Although I dodged the vital parts and had the powerful Shepherd God suit, my 400 health points were immediately drained.

I seized the last moment to recall Flying, and behind me, I heard a loud shout: "Dare to touch my brother!" Then there were the cries of the players, very close.

But I didn't have the chance to turn my head to look. Wan Li Xia flashed into my arms like lightning, and his sword pierced my chest. At the last moment, although I didn't use the Investigation Technique, my intuition made a caption appear before my eyes: "Wan Li Xia, 28-level warrior." It turned out that this deputy sect leader had died 14 times already...

A vast white expanse. I rubbed my eyes, and after a long time, I could clearly see that the village in front of me was the Lost Village. Since I didn't set a resurrection point in Flying Eagle Town, death directly returned here.

Died, I sighed helplessly, and my heart seemed to be a little lighter. This was an easily predictable result. Was it that my actions just wanted to commit suicide?

No, I just wanted to use my abilities to stop even greater slaughter.

In fact, even if the heavens opened their eyes and that god of magic replied to me, this battle couldn't end. Such a huge hatred, how could the Eagle Slayer Sect stop? To put it simply, I was just sacrificing myself for nothing.

It might be atonement, or it might be self-abuse, but dying once seemed to have made me feel much better mentally.

However, checking myself, I couldn't stop laughing. The Shepherd God's right ring and boots were gone...

The Paladin set suddenly turned into an ordinary piece of equipment, which made me very uncomfortable. Moreover, it turned out to be an iron-level item. Since I had reached level 29, the Paladin equipment automatically dropped one level down.

I patted my head in frustration. From now on, I would never do such a foolish thing again. Now it's too late to regret. Anyway, it's all a matter of death. Why not store good things in the inn for safekeeping?

When I had them, I already felt the importance of the Paladin set to me. But once I lost them, I realized that this set was such a spiritual thing. Losing it was like losing a friend. Although it wasn't completely lost, losing a friend was even more tragic.

My heart suddenly became increasingly uncomfortable. The rare equipment with the "god" title, the relic of the deceased chief of the Kazha people, and the sacred object of the Kazha tribe, all because of my impulsiveness, were gone!

Now what should I do? Go back to Eagle Town to die again? It's meaningless now. Observing the condition of the god, maybe by the time I go there, I'll already be dead. Could I really go there specifically to have the Eagle Hunters kill me back to level 0?

I stood motionless at the resurrection point, suddenly hearing someone call me: "Village Chief, you're back just in time!"

I raised my head and saw a dark player running over. It was Blackzi, the one I bought wood from when building houses, a senior woodcutter.

Blackzi's face was filled with grief and anger: "Village Chief, I was logging in the east, found a boss log, just about to chop it down, 'Midnight Wu Gang' came to steal my wood. There were about four or five of them. I couldn't defeat them, so I had to run back. Village Chief, please make a decision for me!" 

I gave a sigh and looked at Blackzi. He seemed serious. This Indian was always quite honest. But, I'm the village chief, not your boss. Am I responsible for doing such a thing?

However, when such a thing happened in my territory, I couldn't just stand by. If the villagers were all competing for treasures and monsters, this village would definitely fall apart sooner or later. This wasn't what I wanted to see.

I nodded and patted Blackzi's shoulder: "I don't have time now. Let's talk about it tomorrow."

Looking back, I saw two new players appear in the teleportation array. They were carrying pickaxes and ran up to me immediately: "Brother, I heard there's a lot of ore here. In which direction is it?"

I briefly told them and the two players rushed out of the village excitedly. Looking at their backs, I suddenly felt a bit worried. The "Lost Village" suddenly becoming so famous wasn't a good thing, was it? If the "Guardian of Mines" teams from big cities also came, what would I do?

Suddenly, I became troubled. Now I'm just the village chief. If this village really gets given to me, I'll have even greater responsibilities. Then I wouldn't be able to stop worrying!

Walking a few more steps, I saw Ah Shui sitting beside the village guards, enjoying the sun.

I frowned: "Ah Shui, why are you like this again? Is it because there are more monsters on the path to the river?"

Ah Shui shook his head: "No, there are so many players in the village now. I dare not go out anymore. Players are very terrifying. Who knows when they will attack you? I don't have martial arts skills, and then I won't be able to run away. It's safer in the village."

I couldn't help feeling frustrated: "I'm also a player, why haven't I seen me attacking you? Who would kill you for no reason? You have nothing valuable, killing NPCs would add sin points anyway."

Speaking of sin points, I recalled the pregnant woman I killed earlier and felt sad.

Ah Shui sighed: "I don't know either. When I was wandering to another village, I saw some players killing NPCs."

I pulled him up: "How could you find such an excuse to be lazy? I promise you, you'll be fine. Go fishing."

Ah Shui reluctantly left, but I wasn't at ease in my heart. With so many players, it's hard to guarantee that no one won't attack NPCs out of curiosity or abnormality. Oh, so annoying.

At this moment, the person I most didn't want to see appeared before my eyes: the king's envoy. Looking at his fat body and his sly smile, I was puzzled. Why hadn't any player thought of attacking this guy? There must be a lot of money on him. But then, killing him might make him a wanted criminal, and that would turn it into the task of the mercenaries.

The messenger smiled: "Competition with the heavens, how is your mission going?"

I sighed: "I might not be able to complete that mission."

The messenger smiled: "Actually, that mission doesn't bring much glory. You might as well not do it."

I exclaimed, looking at the messenger in confusion.

The messenger smirked even more: "With the heavens, those few Kazakh herdsmen, are you familiar with them?"

My heart skipped a beat. I turned around as quickly as I could, took off the "Chieftain Badge" on my body and put it in my pocket. Then I turned back and said: "Yes."

The messenger looked at me strangely and smiled: "You know, our country has long been oppressed by neighboring countries. It's because the cavalry aspect is too weak. I think, considering your relationship with those herdsmen, asking them for a few hundred horses shouldn't be a problem. With these horses, your glory is sufficient to earn a title."

I thought to myself that it was a close call. If the messenger knew that I was the Kazakh chieftain, they would surely make me give them thousands of good horses!

Hundreds of horses, that's hundreds of gold coins. This messenger is really greedy. Even if he really offered them to the king, the majority of the glory value would still go to him.

What day is it today? Originally, wasn't it the auspicious day I've been longing for to become the lord? Why, why are there so many troubles!

I suddenly shuddered. These hundreds of horses weren't my personal property. They were the fruits of the hard work of the Kazakh herdsmen. Why did I always think about myself and end up considering giving the horses to the messenger just for that insignificant position of lord!

Anyway, such a troublesome lord, let's not have one! I'm going back to be my free and ordinary player!

A surge of anger suddenly welled up in my chest. I shouted: "No!"

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