The previous word count has been completed, 16,000 words have been added, that is, 4 chapters and 4,000 words. Those who are following the book are recommended to start from Chapter 179 "Fireworks" in the catalog. If you haven't seen the new content, it means that the Shenhe is being revised. Just wait a while.)
It might be a bit of an exaggeration to call it a party. When we arrived at the scene, there were only three people there.
Yuu Hazumi, Haruna Kusaka, and Haruto Kusaka.
It's a little deserted, but the interior decoration is very warm, with silk hanging on the walls, various balloons floating on the ceiling, and dolls and gift boxes piled up in the corners.
However, as a young lady, even so, it seemed a little lonely on her birthday.
Maybe it's the reason for coming to Hokkaido. If I hold a birthday party in Tokyo, I guess a lot of people will come to attend.
After all, she's a young lady from Tokyo...
Even on her birthday, Kusaka Haruna still dressed very simply and pure.
As a student of Haruto Kusaka, Kusaka Haruna was invited here and can be considered his senior. After all, her music was probably taught by Mr. Kusaka.
In another identity, as the director of the "World Conquest Preparation Department", Kusaka Haruna is his member.
It seems a bit messy, but it is not messy at all. One is private and the other is public.
Yuzumi Yu took out the gift he had just prepared.
[Party Level 2 Cooling Down]
Inside the gift box, a toy-like pistol lay quietly.
Kusaka Haruna thanked her and took out the gift.
It's a bubble gun.
"Try to launch." Yuzumi Yu said from the side.
Kusaka Haruna nodded, pulled the trigger towards the curtain, and a series of colorful watercolor bubbles emerged from the muzzle of the gun.
This is very toy-like, very childish, and doesn't seem to be anything new.
But——the system's props never disappoint.
No, it should be a prop for the Level 2 party, and in some ways, it does not disappoint.
The dreamy bubbles burst, drawing gorgeous rainbows across the room.
What does it mean to see a rainbow in the room on a non-rainy day? This is probably the surprise on the girl's face at this moment.
This rainbow is different from the previous ones. It is made of seven colors of air, building a long bridge in the sky and gradually disappearing at both ends.
"What a powerful bubble gun." Kusaka Haruto was also surprised.
Kusaka Haruna came to her senses and fired a few more shots around. As the bubbles burst, colorful colors filled the room, like a scene in a dream.
A colorful world.
"This gift is great, thank you, Yuzumi-san." Kusaka Haruna said with a smile.
"It's nothing to mention. It's just a birthday present for one of my own members."
Kusaka Haruto looked at the two of them with a smile.
Just two days ago, he found out that his student and Haruna were classmates in the same private school.
And in a community.
What a coincidence.
This coincidence is unexpected and surprising.
The eldest daughter's birthday in Hokkaido was rather private. There was no grand celebration, and not too many people were invited. It was just the three of them getting together to eat cake.
"Try this guitar." Kusaka Haruto walked out of the room with a guitar bag.
Yuzumi Yu took it and started playing. He found it very comfortable and finally commented, "It's an amazing piano."
"Here you go, kid."
"This is too expensive." It's a shame to accept gifts from others for no reason, especially a guitar that looks very expensive.
"I give each of my students a corresponding musical instrument. Meeting each other is fate. What's more, you and Haruna are classmates. Isn't such fate worth a guitar?"
What Kusaka Haruto said makes a lot of sense.
So Yuzumi Yu could no longer refuse.
He just went back with his guitar and lay on the bed. He thought about it over and over again, and felt that something was wrong.
Finally, he understood what the teacher meant.
Kusaka Haruto emphasized the last sentence deliberately - not to mention that you and Haruna are classmates.
"…"
It seems that Kusaka Haruna really has no friends, he has known it for a long time!
This kind of thing doesn't need to be repeated.
The teacher probably saw that he was able to talk to Kusaka and seemed to be somewhat familiar with him, so he gave him an expensive gift to consolidate their relationship and prevent his friend from running away.
There's really no need for that, Mr. Kusaka!
Even if he didn't give gifts, he would help Kusaka find friends, after all, he owed him something.
The other party doesn't know, but he knows it clearly in his heart.
What's more, when the time comes, Kyoko and Kusaka-san, who have found their friends, will owe him a favor, which will be very helpful in his path to becoming prime minister.
Time flies.
In the last few days, his guitar level has successfully improved from minor proficiency to proficiency.
There was no sudden epiphany, it was just a matter of practicing day after day and then it came naturally.
The next level of mastery is mastery.
With only a few days left, he didn't ask for much. It was enough for him to start from scratch, get into the basics, then achieve some minor success, and finally become proficient in one month.
View events.
[Event——Hard work is my talent]
This event is a target-based event. The reward you receive depends on how far you can go. Target: Guitar.
[The levels are divided into: entry level, minor success, proficiency, master, king, and god level. The god level is a realm that humans cannot reach at present.]
[Limited time: 30 days]
[When the settlement is made after 30 days, you can get double rewards according to the degree of your ability]
[After settlement, the event still exists. You can get new rewards by reaching a new 'level', but there is no double reward.]
[Note: This event will still exist after settlement, but it will no longer occupy the event quota]
Double rewards for mastery?
I'm really looking forward to it.
On the day when he achieved mastery of guitar, Yuzumi Yu had a rare good night's sleep with a level 2 party.
Time flies and it is the day when the incident ends.
[Event "Hard work is my talent" has ended, settlement in progress...]
[Target instrument type: guitar, guitar level: proficient]
[Get entry-level reward: 300 evolution degrees]
[Reward has been doubled to 600 evolution degrees]
Is the entry-level reward only 300 evolution degrees?
Not bad, after all, it is the lowest entry level.
Does doubling the lowest level give you 600 evolutionary degrees?
So what's next?
To what extent will the doubling of minor success and mastery be achieved?
System, can you play the prompt faster?
He had long been able to read ten lines at a glance.
[Get Minor Level Rewards: 800 Evolution Degrees, 10% Discount Coupon]
[Rewards have been doubled to 1600 Evolution Degrees, 10% Discount Coupons x2]
1600 evolution degrees!
sharp!
[10% discount coupon: can be used when performing any operation that requires evolution points, giving you a 10% discount on the evolution points spent]
This is also amazing!
In other words, if he wants to upgrade the katana, he originally needs 10,000 evolution degrees, but after using this scroll, he only needs 9,000 evolution degrees, which is 1,000 evolution degrees cheaper.
Isn't this also a direct reward of giving him one thousand degrees of evolution?
This scroll will not be used for 100 evolution degrees, and 100,000 evolution degrees is too far away, so when the final balance is calculated, this scroll is basically worth 1,000 evolution degrees.
Doubling this small achievement directly gives 3600 evolutionary degrees!
This is a perfect exchange!
[Get Mastery Level Rewards...]
Here it comes, here it comes, the most anticipated, and also the event with the highest rewards.
[Reward: 2000 Evolution Degrees, Special Ability (Absolute Musical Sense MAX), Special Item (Invisible Headset)]
[Rewards have been doubled to 4000 Evolution Degrees, Special Ability (Absolute Musical Sense MAX) x2, Special Item (Invisible Headset) x2]
[Absolute Musical Sense MAX: Have a keen sense of pitch and reject any tone-deafness or off-tune]
[Invisible headset (for personal use only): It is invisible, it can make the world brighter and enjoy the world's lossless sound quality]
Hiss...Yuzumi You, who was lying on the bed, sat up straight.
Will the reward for mastery jump directly from 800 for minor mastery to 2000?
It's a cliff-like leap!
Although he had overestimated the rewards for this event, he did not expect them to be so generous.
To describe it in one word it is - get rich quick!
To put it in one sentence, it means becoming rich overnight!
One night? Not exactly. This was the culmination of thirty days of hard guitar practice.
[Special Abilities (Maximum Absolute Musical Sense) and Special Items (Invisible Headset) cannot be duplicated and have been replaced with rewards of equivalent value.]
[Get two raffle tickets for whimsical items]
[Item Lottery Ticket: A voucher used to draw whimsical items. One voucher can be used to draw once.]
'Very human, system.'
[...]
Unexpected wealth.
A windfall.
A whimsical item is worth 10,000 evolution degrees. Now that he has two lottery tickets, he can draw twice without spending any evolution degrees.
[All double settlements have been completed. The event is still ongoing, but it will not occupy any quota. Please continue to work hard and take the remaining rewards.]
'learn.'
Yuzumi Yu called up the system panel.
[Name: Hazumi Yu]
Age: 18
[Gender: Male]
[Evolution: 10800]
[Mood: 18790 (Minako Hashimoto, Kyoko Gono, Maki Ikema, Haruna Kusaka, Rie Marumori)]
[Germany: C]
Intelligence: B (Thinking, Memory)
[Body: A (9th Life Cat Owner: 9)]
[US: S]
[Wu:MAX]
[Ability (General): Guitar (Beginner)]
[Special Abilities: Finger Gun Level 2, Grandpa Level 2, Instant Level 2, Portable Camera MAX, Party Level 2, Passion Level 2, Absolute Music MAX]
[Item (Regular): 10% discount coupon x2, item raffle ticket x2]
[Item (Special): Invisible Headset]
The panels are getting longer.
It doesn't matter. He can read ten lines at a glance, so it doesn't matter how long it is.
My Evolution Points have also exceeded 10,000, which is worth commemorating! I'll run an extra half hour tomorrow morning to celebrate.
After scanning it, I felt that the German C was very dazzling.
At least it should be B, right?
"System, can you block De?"
[Can]
'shield.'
[Blocked]
Show the panel again.
[Name: Hazumi Yu]
Age: 18
[Gender: Male]
[Evolution: 10800]
[Mood: 18790 (Minako Hashimoto, Kyoko Gono, Maki Ikema, Haruna Kusaka, Rie Marumori)]
[Germany: Omitted]
Intelligence: B (Thinking, Memory)
[Body: A (9th Life Cat Owner: 9)]
[US: S]
[Wu:MAX]
'...'
What does 略 mean?
Why does it feel like it's even lower than C level, so low that it needs to be skipped.
'Okay, system, no need to block.'
Slightly inferior to C.
A is like having no morality, while C, in the system's words, is the moral level of ordinary people.
[Unblocked]
exhibit.
[Germany: C]
Still dazzling, but not as dazzling.
After looking at the panel twice more, Yuzumi Yu turned it off.
[Whether to consume 10,000 evolution degrees to upgrade the sword]
A system that popped up on its own.
'Where's my 10% discount coupon?'
[Do you want to consume 9000 evolution degrees and 10% discount coupon to upgrade the sword?]
'No rush.'
[...]
[Germany] / 'Shield yourself, the system'
The prompt and the thought came out almost at the same time.
The next day, at dawn, Yuzumi You got up, washed up and went out for morning exercise and jogging.
To celebrate breaking through 10,000 evolution levels, I ran for an extra half an hour today. Then I came back to take a shower and change into clean clothes.
He stuffed the ordinary sword into his guitar bag and put it on his back. He picked up some bread from the table and ate it while walking.
This is what happens when you get up too early. There is no delicious breakfast at all.
He can only eat this kind of bagged bread, but at least he has something to eat, so he is not very picky.
A picky eater Wu MAX is not a good Wu MAX.
They walked along the road and walked a long way. Then they sat down by the river. Yuzumi You bit the unfinished bread, took off his guitar bag, and took out the sword from it.
Haven't finished eating the bread after walking all the way?
It's not that he is picky about food, but it's too dry and really hard to swallow, especially since he just finished running, so he went back and drank a few sips of water.
I forgot to bring water... Why did I forget? Because I wasn't paying attention.
His mind was focused on upgrading his sword.
I wanted to find a deserted place as soon as possible to upgrade the sword and test it out. I don't know what changes will happen to the sword after the upgrade, so I just want to be on the safe side.
So if you are in a hurry to go out, remember to grab breakfast.
It was really dry and stuck in his throat. Looking at the river water in front of him, Yuzumi Yu still didn't start drinking it.
'Upgrade the sword.'
[Do you want to consume 9000 evolution degrees and 10% discount coupon to upgrade the sword?]
'Sure.'
[Evolution: 10800-1800]
[10% off coupon-1]
[Item (Regular): 10% discount coupon x1, item raffle ticket x2]
Why use the 10% discount coupon?
It would be better if he could give something that requires 100,000 evolutionary degrees later, but... like he said before, 100,000 evolutionary degrees is really too far away.
By the time he had collected the 90,000 yuan, he actually didn't need the 10,000 yuan anymore. Even if he did, he still had a 10% discount coupon.
How many times can he collect 100,000 evolution points?
To be honest, if you can collect 100,000 evolution degrees twice, you don't need that scroll.
It is true that people should not be short-sighted, but they should not look too far ahead either. They should still focus on the road ahead and the current situation.
Therefore, as he was still in a tight financial situation, he used up the first discount coupon directly.
If you can save 1,000, it's 1,000.
After upgrading a katana, I suddenly became poor again.
There are only 1800 evolution degrees left.
[Upgrading the sword...]
Yuzumi Yu carefully looked at the ordinary black sword in his hand.
He didn't pull it out, but just held the hilt with both hands.
[Upgrading the sword...]
The system started prompting again.
It seems that this upgrade that costs 10,000 evolution degrees will take some time, otherwise there would not be two prompts.
The morning breeze was gentle, blowing across the cheeks of the young man by the river.
There are basically no people on the riverside here. It would be better to say that Furano is a rural area and a small town.
There are wide, rolling hills beside the road.
I didn't hear any system prompts for a long time.
'Check the progress of the sword upgrade.'
[Tachi is upgrading...50]
Wait patiently.
[Tachi upgrade completed]
Yuzumi Yu picked up the katana beside him.
As far as the appearance is concerned, there is no change at present. It is still pitch black and has no patterns.
Pull out the sword.
"?"
The silver-white blade is still unsharpened, and I compare it with the appearance of the old version of the sword in the memory library in my mind.
"…"
"Come on, System, tell me where you spent those 10,000 evolutionary degrees."
[The blade strength of the sword is greatly improved]
'Then what?'
[Unlocked form]
"But... form?"
[After upgrading, the sword has three forms: normal, weak, and shadow]
Sounds impressive.
'So it's normal now?'
[Now I am powerless]
'...'
'Transformed to normal state.'
[Unlocking the normal state requires 100 evolution degrees]
'...'
The system gave Yuzumi a bit of silence.
"You mean, I spent 10,000 evolution points to upgrade the sword, unlocked two new forms, and then I need to spend more evolution points to use those two new forms?"
[Yes]
'...'
'Turn into shadow.'
[Shadow unlock, requires 100 evolution degrees]
Okay, he gets it.
The first one is 100, the second one is 1000.
It still tastes familiar.
But before that, he needed to figure out one thing.
"After upgrading the Tachi, the only additional cost I have for the Tachi is these two forms, right?"
[Yes]
That's okay.
It's just that I spent 10,000 evolution degrees before, and now I have to spend 1,100 more. It really hurts.
Fortunately, he had used a 10% discount coupon before, which saved him 1,000 evolution degrees, otherwise he would not have been able to unlock the evolution degrees.
'Unlock all.'
[Evolution: 1800-700]
[Tachi forms: Normal, Shadow, all unlocked]
'Transformed to normal state.'
The sword in his hand disappeared instantly.
Yuzumi Yu was sitting on the lawn by the river. In front of him, the air was rippling and the vague shape of a katana could be vaguely seen.
[Host, please take out the general state]
'good.'
Yuzumi Yu reached out and grabbed the hilt of the knife.
As soon as he gripped it firmly, the air waves calmed down instantly, and the sword visible to the naked eye turned from virtual to real.
Kind of handsome.
But...where is the scabbard?
[Normal and Shadow forms do not have scabbards]
'so...'
"What about the True Eye?"
[In these two forms, the sword can open the "True Eye" at will, which will no longer damage the eyes. The interval between opening and closing the "True Eye" is 5 minutes.]
'So, I don't need eye drops anymore?'
[Yes]
"Also, after I open the True Vision, does it take five minutes to close it again?"
[Yes]
Hmm... a bit long.
etc.
His level 2 hot blood activation time is exactly five minutes.
Just right, if he couldn't win in five minutes, he could just turn off the true eye and escape.
This is much faster than inserting it into the sheath.
And he probably used the "weak" katana most of the time.
Because in the powerless state, he can completely control the "true eye" by himself, and he only needs to draw and insert the sword, so he doesn't have to wait for the 5-minute cooling interval.
Bring the new form of the sword to your eyes and observe it.
Different from the previous silver-white blade, the blade of the "Pu Tai" is a deep black, which shows that the material is very good. The smooth blade is like a mirror. Under the clear sky,
Reflecting a cold dark light.
The blade was so shiny that Yuzumi Yu could see his own handsome face through the reflection.
Continue to look closely.
When it comes to what is attractive enough to boys, beautiful girls and the like have to come second to the katana in his hand - for now.
A nice long sword, a suit of armor, and a pistol are more important than any original stockings.
There are extremely fine gold threads on both sides of the blade, forming a smooth pattern that is difficult to understand, and you have to look at it against the light reflection to see it clearly.
What is this called?
Gradient.
'Is it so high-end?'
[Yes]
'You seem very proud.'
[...]
The boy tapped the blade lightly with his thumb.
The blade is as thin as a cicada's wing, showing a cold silver-white light, forming a sharp contrast with the black blade, and the sense of sharpness is overwhelming.
Sharpened.
That's right, it's sharpened.
After looking at the blade, look at the handle.
It is made of black shark skin and wrapped with three layers of black silk rope, which feels very tight and comfortable to hold.
The hilt of the sword is gilded and has an irregular polygonal shape. The metal texture is very good, and the gaps between the patterns are filled with ink-black. The collision of gold and black makes the whole sword look extremely gorgeous.
nice.
——Wu MAX's recognition.
10,000 degrees of evolution.
What is 10,000 degrees of evolution? This is it!
All the small details are done very well, giving it the feeling of being the best among the best, the king of the best!
After waving it, a sound of breaking through the air was heard.
Yuzumi Yu discovered that the weight of this "normal" blade was the same as the previous version. No, it should be "weak".
The overall "general state" is several times more serious than "weakness".
They are the same length and their general appearance remains the same, but they are much heavier.
It feels like swinging a large dumbbell.
If the cat owner's characteristic did not enhance his strength, he might not be able to use this knife freely even if he was at level A.
Fortunately, the cat owner's level of strength perfectly makes up for this aspect.
He waved a few more times.
It's pretty easy to use.
"Is this form useful?"
[Form: General]
[Strength: ★★★★★ (5 stars)]
Speed: ★★★ (3 stars)
Overall: ★★★★ (4 stars)
[Characteristics: Absolute Suppression]
Looking at this panel, Yuzumi Yu was lost in thought.
[Force represents power. Any move will be enhanced in the "normal state", and the speed will be slower accordingly. The greater the enhanced power, the slower the speed.]
Does 'powerless' have a panel?
[Form: Powerless]
Strength: ★★★★ (4 stars)
Speed: ★★★★ (4 stars)
Overall: ★★★★ (4 stars)
[Features: None]
"…" It's really mediocre.
It's not mediocre, it's just...unremarkable.
'Explain absolute suppression.'
[Absolute Suppression: My power is always stronger than yours]
"Hmm... so repressed."
[Normal form, in terms of strength, will never be suppressed]
"Invincible?"
[The more temporary strength increases, the slower the speed]
It doesn't matter, teleportation will solve everything.
I played with the black gold sword for a while. The delicate blade and exquisite workmanship really made me love it.
After a while.
"Switch to Shadow Form."
The sword in his hand disappeared.
The air in front of Yuzumi Yu began to fluctuate again, and a blurry sword was placed horizontally in front of him.
Reach out and take it.
The fluctuations disappeared and the sword took on a solid shape.
[Form: Shadow]
Strength: ★★★ (3 stars)
Speed: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Overall: ★★★★ (4 stars)
[Feature: Shapeshifting]
It was a very conscious system, and the "Shadow" panel had already unfolded before he even said anything.
Similarly, observe the blade first.
The blade has a cool, almost silvery-white sheen, with naturally formed "frost patterns" (lines similar to ice crystals) on the surface, which show subtle iridescence as the light changes.
Is it a gradient again?
It's really exquisite.
There is a very thin silver line at the junction of the blade and the blade body, and the back of the blade is engraved with a minimalist cloud pattern, which is presented in an intaglio technique and does not destroy the overall sense of purity.
Yuzumi Yu also has some knowledge of some knife-making techniques - this is the advantage of the memory feature, he can touch upon all aspects and remember them all.
"Intaglio" is a traditional carving technique that involves carving patterns or text into grooves below the surface of a material, such as metal, jade, or wood, by chiseling, polishing, and other methods.
Make the pattern or text appear "sunken".
He rubbed the sharp blade gently.
The blade is bright silver, extremely sharp, and reflects like moonlight, blending into the white blade like a condensed frost blade.
The blade alone is beautiful enough.
The handle is made of white shark skin, wrapped with pure white silk rope, and the knot is fixed with silver silk thread, forming a faint spiral pattern.
The hilt of the sword is made of snowflake-colored silver, oval in shape, with a matte surface and engraved with minimalist water ripples. The lines are as thin as silk, like ripples on the water.
Every detail is done with just the right amount of refinement.
Compared to the mystery and power highlighted by the black and gold color scheme of "Pu Tai", he seems to prefer the purity and coolness of "Shadow".
Of course, both are great to look at.
These 11100 evolution degrees are worth it!
He also included the discount coupons, which are also the degree of evolution!
After playing with it in his hands for a while, he thought to himself, "Explain Apparition."
[Shift: When attacking, you can summon up to 9 phantoms to confuse the opponent.]
"Active ability?"
Not bad.
"So, what's the use of shadow? The speed is so high."
[Sacrifice some power in exchange for speed. The faster the speed, the less damage.]
What's up with being a little bit of a burden?
What does it matter how fast he is since he can teleport?
Well... Shadow's form is actually more suitable for battles without level 2 passion.
Because he has no passion, he needs to cool down instantly, and then he will need speed to deal with it.
But the "normal state" can directly and absolutely suppress it!
Um...
Still need to practice it.
There are some things that cannot be fully understood through written words.
But this knife is very suitable for escaping.
If he could convert all his strength into speed, who could possibly catch up to him? Not even a spirit.
In short, these two forms have their own characteristics and are suitable for use in different environments. The upgrade of the sword directly makes his combat no longer rely too much on special abilities.
The improvement is huge, which is quite surprising.
Sure enough, upgrading something with 10,000 evolutionary degrees is a qualitative change!
It was not wasted.
What about the ability to upgrade by spending 10,000 evolutionary degrees?
To what extent should it evolve?
He doesn't have the "financial" conditions now, but he still has a full-level experience card in his hand. To be honest, he really wants to use it to see how powerful the full-level experience with all abilities is.
...Hold it in.
He is an excellent ninja.
However, he turned his attention to the item raffle ticket again.
I held it back again.
I want to hit the senior, no, I want to hit her.
Maki has always had good luck, that's MAX luck!
This kind of scroll is worth 10,000 evolution degrees.
Wouldn't it be more cost-effective to transport MAX to draw it than to draw it directly?
The most exciting thing is when the lottery is being drawn. Yuzumi Yu has played some card drawing games before, and the most enjoyable thing is when the cards are being drawn.
This volume is equivalent to drawing a card that will definitely produce gold.
Yes, gold can be produced, but the quality of the gold is unknown...it should all be good, after all, it has 10,000 evolution degrees.
at last--
Give it to the senior sister, give it all to the senior sister, I mean the lottery tickets.
Playing with a knife.
Just a few small waves.
"Shadow" feels very light, much lighter than the old version of the katana "No Power".
'How can I carry it back without the scabbard?'
This is important.
Walking on the street with a sharp knife in hand may scare others even if he is a beautiful S.
Switch to the "powerless" state.
[Can be hidden directly]
'Hide?'
[Yes]
'Hide.'
There was a ripple in the air, and the knife in his hand became blurry again, and faded away in his hand after a few breaths.
very good.
He can summon it again when he needs it.
etc.
etc!
He suddenly realized and looked at his empty hands.
'The summoning is powerless.'
Grab "powerlessness" from the air.
'Hide.'
The sword disappeared.
Understood.
In other words, he can now carry a katana with him?
This is a great thing. He has always wanted this kind of method, and it was finally given to him after the upgrade of the sword. The 10,000 is really worth it.
Carrying his guitar bag, Yuzumi Yu turned and left the riverside, walking back towards his residence.
The wind was a bit strong in the morning, blowing the edge of the boy's clothes.
I looked up at the sky.
It was just daybreak, how come it's getting dark again?
It looks like it's going to rain.
He quickened his pace, hoping to avoid getting soaked.
At the same time, I am communicating with the system in my mind.
"After upgrading the sword, you can find the spirit. How do you find it?"
[When holding a katana in the "normal" or "shadow" form, you can sense the presence of spirits nearby.]
"…"
quite a while.
"You mean to say that I should walk around the streets with a sharpened, unsheathed long sword?"
He will be arrested, he will definitely be arrested.
[...]
wrong.
Yuzumi Yuu reacted.
Maybe he could give each form a scabbard.
After all, the prerequisite for feeling the spirit is that it must be "held", that is, it needs to be summoned.
A scabbard can effectively solve the problem of attracting attention when carrying a sharp knife on the street.
Of course, you can do it secretly, but why do it secretly when you can do it openly?
Wu MAX didn't want to be sneaky either.
What he is doing is "doing good deeds and accumulating virtue", which is not something that harms others and there is no need to be sneaky!
When I returned to the room, it started to rain lightly outside.
After closing the window a little, Yuzumi Yu held his guitar and began his morning practice.
Just like doing morning exercises every day, it has become a habit.
This habit lasted for more than 20 days.
——Minus the days of traveling to Kamakura.
And the rewards after this event are also worth looking forward to.
At noon, Mr. Kusaka still arrived, even though it was raining and there was a strong wind outside.
Sitting on the windowsill, you can see the heavy rain outside being blown by the wind.
The sky is a little gray, but it doesn't affect my mood like it did in April.
Because of the guitar given by Kusaka Haruto, Yuzumi Yu now has two guitars, so when he is practicing, Kusaka teacher will occasionally play with him on the old guitar.
If there are any problems, he will demonstrate directly.
It's much more convenient, unlike before when two people shared one guitar.
But having said that, the guitar that Mr. Kusaka gave me is really easy to use and the workmanship is very exquisite.
But Yuzumi Yu still couldn't understand why the head of a big family would become a music teacher?
Is it really temperament?
Simply like?
Chat during breaks.
"I like drinking," Kusaka-sensei said. "Alcohol can make people very emotional."
"Like hitting someone while drunk?"
"...You are quite humorous."
"This isn't humorous, Sensei." Yuzumi Yu casually plucked the strings of his guitar, a casual act of rest. "Alcohol can also make people lose control of their emotions."
"That's an overdose." Kusaka Haruto remained unmoved, simply taking another sip from his small iron bottle. "Some people get drunk and go crazy and hit others, some people get drunk and play with dogs, and some people get drunk and just want to sleep."
"What kind of teacher?"
There was heavy rain outside the window, mixed with the smell of earth and rain, and the wind blew in through the slightly opened window.
Just put a blanket by the window, which can effectively prevent rain from coming in and getting the room wet.
Don't close the window when it rains heavily - it's an idea to fight when the sun is clear.
He said this kind of environment is very interesting.
"As for me... I just want to play the piano." Kusaka Haruto smiled, then turned and said, "What about you, kid."
"As for me... I've never been drunk." He had never drunk alcohol and only drank Coke when he went out to play with friends.
"What if?" the teacher asked.
"If that's the case, I'll have a good sleep and won't be drunk when I wake up."
Hearing the answer, Mr. Kusaka smiled.
"Have you rested enough? Please keep working hard." Kusaka Haruto.
"Didn't the teacher suggest taking a break?"
"Go on."
The event "Hard work is my talent" has been resolved, but it is still hanging. The only difference is that there will be no double rewards for subsequent level upgrades.
In the evening, Yuzumi Yu was lying on the bed.
The rain has stopped, but the wind is still howling outside the window.
A typhoon is approaching.
Yuzumi Yuu recalled the days when he worked part-time in a bookstore.
There have been winds as strong as that before, and it is just like that now, except there is no rain.
The subsequent typhoon, when it actually arrives, will be even more violent than the previous one in the bookstore.
View the system.
[Evolution: 700]
[Mood: 20090 (Minako Hashimoto, Kyoko Gono, Maki Ikema, Haruna Kusaka, Rie Marumori)]
poverty.
Poor and destitute.
He is really poor in terms of evolution, but has quite a lot of emotional value.
If we convert 2w emotion points into 20 events, we can get a minimum of 2000 evolution degrees.
Reopen the incident?
No rush.
Yuzumi Yu summoned the "shadow" through the air and felt it. It was just a simple feeling, he couldn't see it, he just relied on his feeling.
I can really feel the spirit.
In the darkness, he looked in the direction of Minako's room.
Don't worry about it.
The rest... is nothing.
Minako's is the only spirit in this area.
Spirits are really rare.
After all, Amelia has only seen 56 spirits in her life.
Moreover, that guy knew more about spirits than him, and he had only seen less than three-digit spirits, which were quite rare.
Hide the "shadow".
'System, start the event.'
The emotional value must be converted into evolutionary degree as soon as possible.
Emotion: 20090-19090
[Event extraction...]
It is already mid-August, summer vacation will pass quickly, and school will start again in early September. I have to use up my emotional points quickly so that I can continue to reap some rewards in the club.
Ordinary events basically give 100 degrees of evolution.
Even the previous time travel was only 100. Is time travel a common event? I don't know. The system didn't say.
It's just a space-time event.
I guess there is only one space-time event.
After all, traveling through time and space is something that can change the entire direction of the future.
Compared to ordinary events, Yuzumi Yu prefers special events that last a little longer. Although they take a long time, the rewards are really generous.
[Event extraction completed, this event is a copy-type event]
Copy event?
Another new type.
What is a replica?
Like Suga Shrine, like Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.
Speaking of these two places, Yuzumi Yu is actually a little eager to try them out.
Can he defeat the golden-armored warrior of Suga Shrine with his upgraded sword?
The opponent has teleportation, and he has "instant".
He also has "hot blood".
Have you ever seen an "uncle" who has not cooled down?
Yuzumi Yu himself had never seen it.
[Instance-type events: You need to invest "start-up capital". The more start-up capital you invest, the more rewards you will receive.]
[Start-up capital: refers to the emotional value]
Is that so...
He also needs to invest extra emotional value.
'All in.'
decisive.
Without much hesitation.
[Emotion: 19090——0]
very good.
Completely poor.
Now not only is the evolution level low, but the emotional value is also low.
[Creating a copy...]
[Event——Holy Sword, please shine on me!]
'...'
Too childish, system.
[Note: This is a dungeon-type event. The host is in danger of life and death. If you die in the dungeon, you will also die in reality. Please cherish your life and don't waste it.]
'I have always cherished life.'
He might have hesitated before regarding matters of life and death, but since he had the Nine-Life Cat Master... well, all I can say is that he doesn't need to be overly cautious.
[Holy Sword, please shine upon me——]
[In another world, there is a legend that the light of the holy sword shines on the human world, and those who obtain the fragments of the holy sword will also be blessed.]
'Is this the background?'
[Yes]
Another world?
Quite interesting.
[Host, please load the character template]
'stencil?'
[The more character templates you load, the richer the rewards you will receive]
'Explain it.'
[The loaded character template will be integrated into the instance and become the person in the instance, with the same appearance and personality.]
'How do you know what that person's character is?'
Too stereotypical, right?
How could the simulated thing be exactly the same as that person?
——Including personality.
It's a dream
[It is the host's event, the host's personal experience, and a long and real dream of others]
'...' He seemed to understand.
"So, the person I loaded into the game will have a very long dream in real life, and that dream will be about what happened in this instance?"
[Yes]
[But there is a difference. Dreams are not easy to remember. On the contrary, the time of dreams passes very quickly, so most people cannot remember their dreams.]
That's good.
Forgotten in a blink of an eye.
He completed the event and received the reward, while others just had a dream, and then... nothing happened.
[Note: Dreams are easy to forget, but deep enough dreams and deep enough moments in dreams are hard to forget]
Yuzumi Yuu knows this.
Some fragments of his dreams when he was a child. Although he has forgotten many of them, there are always a few fragments that are deep enough that he can still remember.
There are always a few scenes that are profound enough to be remembered.
——For example, a deserted street with closed iron gate shops on both sides.
[Host, please load the character template]
After a little thought, he did not rush, but asked clearly.
'Will they be in any danger if I load them in?'
[Note: This system strictly abides by the principle of 'respecting the human rights of others'. The life and human rights of the 'carried person' will be protected. However, please note that if it is detected that the 'carried person' has a strong desire to resist,
In reality, the dream will end directly. In the dungeon, the player will suddenly disappear from the world and cannot enter the dungeon again, which means they cannot dream again.
'And my reward?'
If the "loaded person" is ejected midway, the host will lose the reward for loading him.
Understood.
For example, he loaded Ikema-senpai into it. If something bad happened inside, causing Maki to have a strong desire to resist, then Maki would pop out directly.
This will cause him to lose the reward for loading Shinji.
Rewards and such are not important. It is good to protect the human rights of those who are "carried on board".
The system is still very humane.
"What about my human rights?" Yuzumi Yu asked in his mind again.
[Wu:MAX]
'...'
It's useless to say anything.
But I still have to say it.
"In this other world, in the land of swords and magic, is my human rights only protected by a mere weapon?"
[Yes]
'...'
"Is there really magic? Then are there heroes and demon kings?"
[...]
It seems that the system is reluctant to reveal too much.
Yuzumi Yu took stock of his own strength.
Nine lives, an upgraded sword, various special abilities, and German C.
Can German C also be considered as ability?
In a sense, it can indeed be considered a kind of strength.
meditation.
meditation...
Yuzumi Yu was wondering if there was anything else he hadn't asked clearly.
'Is there a time limit?'
[All time spent inside is 8 hours in reality]
'So no matter how long I stay in there, I'll be out the next morning?' 'It's night now.
[Yes]
That's good.
Otherwise, if he suddenly disappears... well, let alone a few years, even if he disappears for a few days in reality, it would be a big deal.
'Can I come back anytime?' You have to ask clearly.
[The host can return after completing the event, and the host can end the event at any time]
Um.
"So, what exactly does this incident mean? Do you want me to go find the fragments of the holy sword?"
After all, the name of this event is - Holy Sword, Please Shine on Me!
The factor that makes the holy sword shine is to obtain the fragments of the holy sword.
[When the host is illuminated by the holy sword, the event is completed and rewards are obtained]
Illuminated by the Holy Sword...
"How do I become illuminated by the Holy Sword? How do I obtain fragments?"
[...]
It's not that simple it seems.
"But if you get the fragments, you also get the illumination. You said that these two illuminations are one illumination?"
You have to ask clearly.
[In another world, there is a legend that the light of the holy sword shines on the human world, and those who obtain the fragments of the holy sword will also be blessed.]
Another backstory?
The Illumination of Blessing...meaning that he needs to collect enough fragments of the Holy Sword to obtain the Illumination of the Holy Sword.
Then repair the holy sword? To obtain the true holy sword shining?
Do you want him, an ordinary person with A-level physical strength and MAX martial arts, to go to another world and snatch the fragments from those guys with magical powers?
The difficulty is a little high.
Besides, he didn't know the specific background of the entire world. Forget it, he would find out when he went in.
Think about what else is missing.
That's right.
"Then will the characters I load still recognize me in the other world?"
Kind of a silly question, but it never goes wrong to ask.
[Won't]
[The 'carried person' has a new identity and new interpersonal relationships in the other world. You will no longer recognize each other, just like no one can control their dreams. When you can control them,
No longer immersed in it, it is a sign that you are about to wake up.
[Everything in the dungeon adheres to the basic concept of "respecting human rights"]
knew.
It's like the stage in the morning when you are "about to wake up". At that time, you are actually already awake, but you think you are still dreaming, and you think it is a dream that you can control. But that is just a "controllable" imagination, just a recollection of the "dream".
As for respecting human rights, the system has already explained it.
[Host, please load the character template]
"Ichi...wait, you're not going to tell my Maki about her fiancé or anything like that, are you?"
Then he will end the event.
[...]
[Loading real people will not change their thoughts or force any relationships. The characters will be loaded in the most natural way, so at the beginning of the copy,
The resistance of the 'carried person' is basically zero.]
'Just started?'
[Yes]
"What about appearance?"
[No changes in appearance]
OK.
They all asked similar questions.
[Host, please load the character template]
'Furoi Ruku.'
[conform to]
[Loading, loading completed...]
[Current number of users loaded: 1]
'Li Yezou Tai. '
[Current number of users loaded: 2]
It's just a dream after all, so it doesn't matter what happens.
No one would believe that a dream was created by Yuzumi Yu, because no one would think that way.
When they mentioned it in the group or when they met, the three of them all had the same dream, and they would exclaim that it was such a coincidence and so magical.
"Hashimoto..." He paused and didn't continue.
After thinking about it, Yuzumi Yu finally decided not to load Minako in.
Because Minako and Maki would meet sooner or later, but at this moment, in the present, Minako had never met Ikema-senpai.
If they dreamed about each other first and then met in reality, it would be too weird and strange.
At least we have to meet in reality before we can dream about each other, right?
So, I have to leave Minako alone.
'Ikema Maki.'
[Current number of users loaded: 3]
'Haruna Kusaka. '
[...4]
'Kyoko Gono. '
[5]
'Marumori Rie. '
[6]
[The current number of users has reached the upper limit]
'...'Is this the limit?
[Current number of users loaded: 6]
6, 6 is enough.
Equivalent to 6 loading bonuses.
"By the way, System, you haven't mentioned the reward yet."
[Settlement after the event ends]
Another reward that needs to be settled...good.
This type of reward yields more than a fixed reward.
Loading... Loading completed, all character templates have been loaded]
Finally, check what you need to bring.
'Can I bring anything into the dungeon?'
[You can carry everything you have]
That's good.
But... he seemed to have brought nothing to Furano except the katana.
Who would carry around ninja clothes or throwing stars?
He only had some small stones with him for self-defense.
——Pick up anything you like on the street and use it.
I just brought some water and took some bread from the drawer to avoid landing in a deserted place and starting to survive.
Looking at the gloomy sky outside the window, Yuzumi Yu put all his things into his backpack, zipped it up and put it on his back.
Why do I feel like I'm going on a long journey?
Never mind, Prime Minister Yuzumi is not afraid of difficulties.
But this time I went to a place where I was unfamiliar with everyone.
Another world.
What is the other world like?
The system description is also vague.
In the dim, unlit house, with windows and doors tightly closed, it was a quiet night with only the sharp sound of the wind whistling past the window and the dim moonlight.
The typhoon is coming soon.
It doesn't matter, just complete the event first.
"Holy Sword, please shine upon me!"
[Do you want to enter the dungeon?]
'Enter.'
One month.
A month passed quickly.
A ragged figure walked into the town.
The streets are paved with various irregular stone slabs, with low shops and houses on both sides. The architectural style is mostly wooden or stone structure with sloping roofs.
Observe the surrounding gazes and the appearance of the European medieval town.
Yuzumi Yu smiled.
After a month, I can finally see someone.
God knows how long he was gone.
The damn system actually teleported him to a desert.
His clothes were so covered in dust that their original shape and color could no longer be seen.
His hair was also very long and messy, basically covering the upper half of his face, leaving only the lower half exposed, and his beard was also very sloppy.
But it doesn't matter.
Just a little bit of wind and frost.
How did he get through these days?
[Wonderful Bread: Eat one and you'll be full of energy all day long]
Energy Drinks: Replenish water, sugar, and energy, and fight fatigue
[Energy Bar: Sweep Away Hunger...]
The senior sister's luck is still working hard!
The capabilities of a level 2 party are unquestionable.
It seems to be of no help in improving strength, but it is very versatile and universal.
I love you so much, Maki.
As for why I didn't use the hot blood and no-cooldown teleportation to quickly find a place to stay.
All I can say is that passion is his trump card.
Cool down for 24 hours.
In this unfamiliar world, the consequence of getting carried away easily is that he will be slaughtered by humans or beasts for the next 24 hours.
Therefore, he would not activate the level 2 blood unless it was absolutely necessary.
A level 2 party is enough.
He thought as he walked down the street.
How much luck did the senior bring him?
First, there are a lot of emotional values, and then there are various core abilities - instant, party, and hot-blooded.
Needless to say, the value of instant teleportation is unmatched.
The level 2 party consists of various props that are of moderate help to what happens next.
Not to mention the passion.
The special ability of hot blood is definitely the core of combat.
He still has two lottery tickets for items, and he is looking forward to what interesting things the senior student will draw for him in the future.
Summoner.
Come get a summoner to fulfill your dream!
Run away.
After coming to his senses, Yuzumi You wanted to find a place to replenish his water.
Getting items depends a lot on luck. Items like energy drinks, which can both replenish water and satisfy hunger, may not always be available.
However, when he is thirsty to a certain extent, he will make a wish for water, and then he will definitely get items that help him replenish water, but they cannot satisfy his hunger.
If you make a wish to replenish water and satisfy hunger, you may get all three: replenish water, satisfy hunger, or replenish water and satisfy hunger.
The level 2 party is still a little unstable, but it's enough.
As for the water and bread I brought with me... I ate them all in the party after about ten days.
In a small town, wells should be very common facilities. At least in some anime that Yuzumi Yu has watched, wells are very common in those other worlds.
As expected, he soon saw a well.
Just have to queue.
There's no problem with that.
The sweet well water moistens the throat as it enters the mouth.
The bright sunshine emits scorching heat.
Yuzumi You sat down on the street and watched people coming and going.
Most of them have black, brown, or blond hair, and their facial features are relatively three-dimensional. They wear simple robes, and their skin color is almost wheat-colored, with no one having very fair skin at all.
It seems that this is a relatively remote town.
Where did the system send him?
I raised my hand and used my dusty black palm to block the sunlight. The weather here is extremely dry and hot, and the climate is a bit harsh.
But how does it compare to Tokyo?
It's really not as hot as Tokyo.
Counting his belongings, he found that he had no currency from this world.
The system doesn't even send out a copy of the newbie gift pack or anything.
but--
Listening to the conversations of people around him, he discovered that they actually spoke the same language.
That's great, at least you don't have to relearn the language.
And on the street... well, I didn't see any demi-humans either.
The so-called sub-humans are an intelligent race between humans and non-human creatures.
They have human-like thinking, language ability or social structure, but also have non-human physiological characteristics or special abilities due to their racial characteristics.
For example, beast-eared girls, fox people, cat people, werewolves, horned people, demon-like demi-humans, etc.
For example, there are stone men with rock-textured skin, tree spirits whose bodies are made of plants, and variants of elves that can control elements.
Of course, these are all demi-humans in anime or novels. The real other world, or whether there are demi-humans in this other world, is still unknown.
However, demihumans should be considered relatively common.
A ragged young man stopped in front of a pub.
If you want to know where is the best place to get information, the adventurer's tavern is a good choice.
The Oak Table Tavern—that's the sign hanging out front.
Why is it considered a tavern for adventurers?
You can tell from the people coming in and out.
——He looks ferocious, and he's wearing a leather jacket and pants. You can tell at a glance that he's a "simple" adventurer.
Yuzumi Yu walked in.
The smell of wheat wine, mixed with various strange smells, made the air in the entire tavern extremely turbid.
Some people were shouting loudly, some were red-faced and pulling others to drink, and some were just sitting at the table drinking from glass to glass.
Fortunately, there is still space.
In the corner, Yuzumi Yu sat down.
His clothes were worn and dusty, and his hair was messy, covering half of his face. He was not very noticeable.
Looking closely, this should be a tavern with a wooden structure. There is a red-haired sister mixing drinks at the bar, and specimens, weapons, shields, maps and paintings are hung on the old walls for decoration.
Lighting mainly relies on oil lamps and candlesticks.
Brass or iron oil lamps are placed next to the tables and chairs, in the corners of the bar, and in the corridors of the tavern.
Not all of them were lit during the day, and only two oil lamps were lit on both sides of the bar at the innermost part, which made it seem a little dim.
But why should you be so bright when drinking?
In short.
It's an ordinary pub in a small town.
The main purpose of coming here is to obtain intelligence. How to obtain it?
——Adventurers who like to brag are a good source of information.
Through what they reveal during conversations, we can gain a lot of information about this world.
"I think the people of Pashiro are all a bunch of incompetents!"
Pashiro country?
It should be the nearby empire.
After all, he didn't know whether communication would be restricted in this world. It should be, after all, magic is also a resource, not to mention this border town.
So the country of Pashiro can basically only be nearby.
But it shouldn't be our own land, otherwise why would we be standing on the territory of Pashiro and scolding Pashiro?
That's too much of an adventurer.
Yuzumi Yu looked over and saw that it was a bald strong man who was speaking.
He had a bare upper body, strong muscles, shorts on the lower body, and two short knives on his waist.
"Don't say that. The witch is unfathomable. Submission to her is not surprising."
Witch-sama?
Unfathomable?
shrewdness?
A bit too much information.
Also, sitting in an adventurer's tavern, is this considered praising a witch?
Is there really no problem?
Yuzumi Yu's pair of handsome eyes, hidden by his hair, scanned back and forth in the tavern. Regardless of whether they heard it or not, no one seemed to be surprised, and no one came out to scold him.
These guys... their level of faith is a bit low.
Simply put, not loyal enough.
Or, just stay out of it.
"I'm not bragging about being unfathomable. I've measured the depth myself."
Everyone at that table just smiled.
Everyone can brag.
"Hey! What do you mean by that expression?" The big man looked anxious.
Yuzumi Yu was too lazy to listen to such meaningless content and continued to eavesdrop on other people's conversations.
Somewhat scattered.
There are some monsters nearby, and some information about demihumans.
"Have you ever seen a demi-human from the elven tribe? Those old men's things, I had the pleasure of seeing one once before when I was helping those nobles pull their carts. It was so beautiful!"
It seems that adventurers not only have no religious beliefs, but also don't discriminate against demihumans. Or, to put it another way, they don't discriminate in some ways.
Why do some people say that this world discriminates against sub-humans?
It is very intriguing that we heard about the existence of demi-humans here, but Yuzumi Yu didn't see a single demi-human in the entire town.
Of course, it is also possible that no sub-humans are produced here.
But... the number of demi-humans could never be small. On the contrary, they should be very large, because they are demi-humans.
——The above are all Yuzumi Yu's guesses.
What he is doing is making reasonable inferences based on limited information.
As for fragments, you must first understand the world and survive before you can effectively obtain fragments.
"Elves? Are you crazy?"
"Hey, demihuman, you're not a pure elf."
"That's also considered an elf."
"If the nobles aren't afraid, we don't need to worry about it."
Keep listening to others.
"I heard that the witch will soon turn her weapons against our Grand Duchy of Wanrui."
"It doesn't matter, just surrender. The demons are so powerful, how can we resist them?"
Grand Duchy of Wanrui?
Is this the territory of the Grand Duchy of Wanrui?
"Let those knights carrying holy swords and those few 'Eternal Empires' take care of the battle against the demons."
Holy sword?
It should just be a nickname, not the holy sword he is pursuing.
"I can't surrender." One person looked a little dejected.
Yuzumi Yu who was observing: "..."
No, what are you losing?
Can't surrender and feel lost?
These adventurers are weak-willed.
Hearing this, the people around the table were stunned.
"Why?"
"Yesterday, the Siyalana Empire issued a notice stating that anyone who surrendered would be treated as a traitor."
"What?!" several people exclaimed.
It seems that "human rape" should be very explosive.
"Damn it, aren't you going to cut off our way to survival?" One person stood up angrily.
Another person echoed, "That's right, surrendering to the demons is obviously the best expedient solution!"
"You won't die if you surrender to the demons. They no longer massacre cities. Our lives will continue unchanged. But if you're considered a 'traitor', you'll definitely be hunted down!"
Yuzumi Yuu was lost in thought in the corner.
The "down-and-out man" was sobered up after realizing that he had accidentally revealed a shocking secret. He quickly waved his hand and pulled a few people to sit down. "I was just talking nonsense, just talking nonsense. How could the Empire issue such an announcement?"
The others stared at the man.
The man was sweating profusely.
"Your brother is the mayor's knight-in-chief."
"I didn't see anything about the Empire in the announcement."
"You want to tell us at the last moment and let us resist the witch's army, you bastards!" One of them suddenly grabbed the man's collar excitedly.
This action and shouting attracted the attention of other people in the tavern.
"No, that's not the case. Besides, we're not sure if the witch will come and attack us."
"asshole!"
The pub was a bit chaotic.
Someone is fighting.
A slender white leg in leather shorts came between the two men, kicking them apart.
"No fighting in my tavern, old rule." It was the red-haired bartender, no, the boss.
"The demons are coming to attack!" one person roared.
A person standing next to him stood up with a red face and thick neck, "We can't vote..."
He stopped talking mid-sentence.
A scene that surprised and silenced everyone appeared.
A long sword with a cold glow pierced the man's throat.
The hilt of the sword was inlaid with a sparkling sapphire. Everyone knew that the sapphire was a medal bestowed by the empire on brave knights.
And in this area, the only one who can possess this gem is the Knight Commander.
Everyone looked towards the door at the same time.
A tall figure walked in against the sunlight.
Only when he walked completely in could everyone see clearly.
Shining armor, long golden hair, and a handsome face—Knight Commander David.
"Sir Knight, killing someone in my tavern is a violation of the rules." The red-haired woman looked very unhappy.
"I'm sorry, Miss Lola, but I have reasons to kill him." The Knight Commander wore a gentle smile and took out a heavy small bag from his arms, "This bag of silver coins is my apology.
I'm sorry to disturb you all."
Throwing the small bag to the boss, he looked at the man with a slightly cold gaze and said, "Come back with me."
Silence.
No one spoke.
The boss took the silver coin and walked back to the bar.
The adventurers didn't say anything, nor did they communicate. They just watched the man with his neck hunched slowly walk towards the door and towards the knight in shining armor.
"You guys, come too." The knight's eyes fell on the few people who had heard the news before.
The men followed the knight.
Of course, the knight's "holy sword" was also taken away.
Yuzumi Yu lowered his brows in thought.
As the saying goes, it is better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. He happened to hear some "little secrets" hidden by the nobles.
There was a commotion in the tavern.
Although it was spoken softly, Yuzumi Yu could hear it clearly. It was a complaint directed at the knight.
Arrogance, conceit, etc.
But for now, he didn't see how arrogant and conceited the knight was.
Maybe it's just slander.
Or perhaps there were rumors that the knight was arrogant.
Those who are capable and powerful are allowed to be arrogant. They have the capital. In such a strange world where a person's life can be decided at will, the knight is really not too arrogant.
At least he paid the tavern owner some money for his offense.
Of course, when thinking about these things, he was just analyzing the entire survival perspective of the other world, or perhaps it should be called the world view.
Objective analysis without any personal emotions.
He continued to listen, and every line of dialogue gave him a better understanding of the world.
After all, the background information provided by the system was too brief, and he needed to understand many things on his own.
At this moment, suddenly a little boy in ordinary leather clothes came over and handed him a pot of wine.
Yuzumi Yu was stunned for a moment.
"My dear adventurer, please accept this jug of wine," said the little boy.
The other person looked young, probably in his teens, and was the boy who had been helping at the bar.
He subconsciously glanced at the fiery red-haired boss lady at the bar, but instead of reaching out to take it, he just said gently, "I don't drink."
"Eh?" the little boy wondered, "Are there any adventurers who don't drink?"
Yuzumi Yuu asked, "Do all adventurers drink?"
"Of course." The little boy said as a matter of course, speaking of what he understood and what he had seen during his years working in the tavern, "Adventurers all love to drink.
They say drinking can make people feel comfortable and relax their tense nerves. Wine is a good thing! "
"Really..." Yuzumi Yu's eyes fell on the jug of wine handed to him again, "I'm very poor now, and I don't have money to buy your wine."
The little boy was anxious when he heard this, as if he was afraid of being spanked, and hurriedly waved one hand and said, "No money is needed, this is the wine given by Sister Laura, no money is needed."
"Oh?" Yuzumi Yu asked with amusement, "Why are you suddenly sending me wine?"
Are you interested in him?
Is the US still exerting its strength?
How is that possible?
Now he is unkempt and looks even more beggarly than a beggar. No matter how handsome he is, he can't tell.
"Hmm..." The little boy hesitated, but finally said, "This is the rule of our tavern. What I am going to say next is very offensive, but please forgive me, respected adventurer."
"Um."
"This is your first time in our tavern, sir. You look unfamiliar."
"Yes."
"The rule of our tavern is to provide a pot of hot wine to every adventurer who is temporarily down and out."
"Oh?" Yuzumi Yu found it interesting.
"Sister Lola told me that everyone has down times. Down times are not scary, but having no confidence is the scariest thing. When you are at your lowest point and can't even afford a bottle of wine, drink a pot of hot wine.
I can regain my confidence in life."
Does wine equal faith?
The boy looked at the red-haired woman behind the bar through his long, messy hair.
She has fair skin, a great figure, and is very sexy.
"Thank you, but I don't need it." Yuzumi Yu said, looking away.
What does it mean to be down and out?
Is it considered down and out now?
It's just that I haven't had the time or the conditions to clean it up.
Spiritually, he will never be down and out.
The little boy squatted down, placed the wine jug at Yuzumi Yu's feet, and then left.
The boy found the other person's actions somewhat amusing.
'This pub is quite good.'
At least it's humane.
Human.
It seems that not everyone in this other world is as cold and cruel as the knights.
After staring at the wine jug beside his feet for a while, the young man suddenly remembered a sentence someone had once said to him.
——This world is beautiful. There is always a touch of tenderness waiting in places that cannot be seen.
This tavern may be the kindness of those down-and-out adventurers.
Well... to put it another way, a pot of hot wine might be the kindness of those down-and-out adventurers.
But it doesn't matter. No matter what, the demon army is said to be heading towards the Grand Duchy of Wanrui. At that time, this small country on the border, a small country that cannot surrender,
It will be razed to the ground by the witch's army, including this town and this tavern.
From the previous conversation, it seems that in the eyes of adventurers, "traitor" means that one cannot surrender.
But you can escape first after knowing the news.
The nobles blocked this news, probably because they wanted to use this group of adventurers to resist the demons.
After all... fleeing without fighting is too cowardly, and if you fight, there is no chance of winning. Compared to sacrificing your own army, sacrificing these adventurers would be a better way.
Achieved - we at least resisted, but we didn't maintain our moderate reputation.
At least it won't be as bad as just running away.
And just surrender...surrendering sounds much better than running away?
Think carefully.
If you surrender, your life will not be threatened and you can still occupy your own territory, but you will be controlled by the demons. That should be the case.
Running away means giving up your own territory and going to someone else's territory, which is indeed a bit shameful.
The follow-up to surrender can be said to be a stopgap measure. After all, it would be too stupid to sacrifice in vain.
But running away without even fighting is indisputably shameful.
Being a "traitor" means that you cannot surrender and can only escape or fight to the death.
What this means is that humans are very confident in their own strength, or in other words, humans are very confident in those "Eternal Empires" and believe that humans will be able to repel the demons in the future.
The "traitors" will definitely be brought to justice.
As for retreating to the "Demon Realm" with the demons, can humans really integrate into the demons? Don't be ridiculous, these adventurers are not like such naive children.
In short—
The demonic forces are not as terrifying as imagined, but they are only terrifying in this small border country.
But no matter what he thought, the fact was that the nobles were prepared to conceal the news of the "rape".
What is the purpose?
It's really hard to guess.
But it's none of his business.
It doesn't matter whether the demons come or not. If they come, he can run away. If they don't come, he is also ready to run away.
If you want to know the news about the Holy Sword, I guess only the imperial capital of the "Eternal Empire" can find out, right?
Keep listening.
The bald guy was still bragging about him and the witch.
"I really did see a witch."
"Then you are dead," said another.
"Hey! Don't look down on me. I can go to the street over there tonight to experience what it's like to be a witch."
Which street?
No, he didn't want to know.
It was getting dark.
The evening sunset fills the streets.
Pedestrians in simple robes kept walking on the gravel road.
Sitting in the tavern, Yuzumi You leaned against the wall and closed his eyes to rest.
He had been listening to gossip all afternoon.
I probably have some understanding of this world.
There are three eternal empires, namely the Siyalana Empire, the Shengwei Empire and the Bisise Empire.
Only these three countries can be called empires, the others are "countries", "grand duchies", "kingdoms", etc.
Of course, these all refer to human kingdoms.
In addition, this continent is very large. The Siyalanna Empire occupies most of the land in the north, the Shengwei Empire is in the southeast, and Bisisai is in the west.
In addition to several major human empires, there is also a country called Eternity, which is the territory of the elves. It is located in the central region of the entire continent. The elf country is called the "Forest of Eternity".
The southwesternmost part of the continent is the territory of the demons. The town where Yuzumi You is currently located is a border town south of the Grand Duchy of Wanrui.
A little further south of this town is the country of Pashiro, where the entire nation surrendered.
And Pashiro is connected to the territory of the demons.
It can be said that there is only one Pashiro between the entire town and the demon clan.
Now that the Kingdom of Pashiro has fallen, it is the turn of the Grand Duchy of Wanrui, which is closest to the demons. This small town is the southernmost of the entire Grand Duchy and is the town closest to the demons.
If the demons want to send troops to the Grand Duchy of Wanrui, they must come here first.
What a great start.
He said that he had walked so far without seeing a single person, and it took him a month to find a small border town.
It turns out that this is the southwesternmost point of the entire continent.
The population in the direction closest to the demons is pitifully sparse.
But the good thing was that his direction took him away from the fallen Pashiro and to this Grand Duchy.
That's the general understanding.
There are really few useful things.
After listening for an entire afternoon, I was only able to piece together the general background of the mainland, and I'm not sure whether some of the information is accurate.
It was getting dark.
The adventurers in the tavern changed one after another, but the ragged man in the corner whose face could not be seen clearly remained unchanged.
Candles were already lit in the house.
The dim candlelight illuminated the entire pub, with noisy sounds coming one after another and the indescribable smell of alcohol mixed with various flavors.
After staying for a while, Yuzumi You got up and left.
When I came outside, the cool night breeze blew, and my dizzy head suddenly became clearer.
If the cat owner wants to hear clearly and not miss any of these loud-mouthed guys talking, he or she needs to turn on the hearing.
All the loud noises gave him a headache, and he had to distinguish the useful information from them. He also had to think and listen carefully, which was really mentally exhausting.
Anyway, after almost a day, he was already a little numb.
Even after leaving the pub and coming to the quiet streets at night, the various ups and downs of noise seemed to still linger in his ears.
Noise can cause serious harm to people, especially mentally—Prime Minister Yuzumi's personal experience.
What should I do at night when I have no place to stay and no money?
Just sleep on the street first, and then find a way to make money.
He could sleep in the wilderness at night where the cold wind was howling, let alone in the warmer corner of the town.
It was a bit shabby and poor, but since I had just arrived, everything was just temporary. Besides, the poor food and accommodation were nothing serious.
He could persist from summer to winter, persist in practicing martial arts from summer to winter for countless times, persist in working in a bookstore after finishing school, and go to look for spirits at night, persisting in that tiring life for a month.
None of this matters.
There was really no need for robbery. He was not a bandit or a robber, and he had no interest in robbing civilians.
As for the noble lord... the same thing applies - he's new here.
In the end, it all comes down to one sentence - physical desolation is nothing, his spirit has never been destitute.
On the deserted and cold street, Yuzumi Yu leaned against the wall, holding the bag against his chest.
The weather here is a bit strange. It is quite hot during the day and there is a cool breeze at night. It would be bad if you catch a cold accidentally.
But will cat owners with body A catch a cold?
To be determined.
[Delicious ham: From hungry to full, just one ham]
Another day of relying on Level 2 parties.
It's just that the mysterious items that appear are not good.
There are several levels of food.
The best food is "full of energy for the whole day".
For example, the ham "From Hungry to Full" is not a very good food. If you find this food in the wild, it basically means that he will be hungry after he is full.
It's like eating only one meal a day and starving the rest of the time.
Actually, I have thought about hunting some wild game to eat.
But from the desert to the wild mountains, he didn't see a single small animal along the way.
Now he had a guess, was it because they were too close to the demon territory that all the animals in the wild ran away?
It's possible.
Leaning against the wall, with his schoolbag covering his abdomen, the boy slowly fell asleep.
I have to find something to do tomorrow, at least to solve the problem of survival.
When about to go to sleep.
I could vaguely hear someone talking.
It was a female voice.
"It's really desolate."
A male voice responded.
"Sir, it's rare to see such wanderers in human towns."
"Oh?" a female voice.
"Because most of them will be captured and sold as slaves. If no one buys them, they will be exhausted to death."
"Tsk tsk tsk, cruel humans."
"Your Excellency is kind." This is a compliment.
Yuu Hazumi opened his eyes.
Who was making noise while he was sleeping?
What caught my eye was a pair of white boots. Looking from the bottom up, I could see smooth legs under the moonlight, a white battle skirt, a slim-fitting silver-white metal armor suit, a round and large figure, and the beautiful black straight hair behind her that reached her hips.
She is a mature and beautiful woman with an elegant smile.
Never seen it.
The voice is also unfamiliar.
"Give him something to eat," the woman said.
"Your Excellency is merciful." The man beside him stepped forward, casually took out a bag of dried meat from his arms and threw it into the arms of the down-and-out young man, "This is the food that Your Excellency has given you, commoner."
Hazumi Yu: "..."
"?"
Is there such a good thing?
Sleeping on the street and getting a bag of dried meat?
How long has it been since he last ate meat?
It's been about a month.
Level 2 parties rarely produce pure meat food.
"Thank you very much." It can be said that it is a timely help.
Seeing the other party accept her food, the woman nodded in satisfaction. Then she casually smoothed her bangs and asked, "What do you think of the demons?"
"Demons?" Yuzumi Yu put the dried meat into his bag. He was already full and didn't need to eat anymore. "It doesn't matter," he said.
"Hmm?" The woman narrowed her eyes slightly.
"Sir, this is a provocation!" the man on the side was indignant.
"..." Yuzumi Yuu said expressionlessly, "Are you two demons?"
The man was horrified.
The woman said expressionlessly, "No."
The man regained his composure and asked, "What are you talking about?"
"..." Yuzumi Yu.
"Thank you for the food." The slovenly boy stood up. "But the demons are coming soon. If you two aren't demons, you'd better run away as soon as possible."
The man glanced at the "Sir".
The master, however, merely frowned and said calmly, "The demons have stopped slaughtering the city, so why are you still running?"
The boy was silent.
This is like asking, if zombies are already intelligent and no longer kill innocent people, why are they still running?
In this strange world, the status of demons is like that of zombies in reality.
Terror, murder, and moodiness are all labels of the demon race.
——I heard it in the pub.
Of course, apart from this factor, the main problem is still - rape.
"Because the Siyalanna Empire has issued a notice that anyone who surrenders to the demons will be regarded as a 'traitor.'" The young man said calmly.
Hearing this, the woman pondered for a moment and the man frowned slightly.
"So what?" The woman spread out one hand.
"No one wants to be labeled a 'rapist'. But since they can't fight back, they can only run away," said Yuzumi Yu.
The woman understood, and then showed an arrogant smile, "The Supreme Demon Lord Eudora will transform all the people who dare to surrender into demons. They are not 'traitors'.
Will be a member of the demon clan."
The man beside him touched his chest and saluted respectfully, "Long live the lord, may he be immortal for all eternity."
"Haha..." The woman put her hands on her hips and laughed towards the sky.
"..." Yuzumi Yu had an expressionless face and felt like he heard something he shouldn't have heard.
He was slipping away silently.
The two guys in front of me are so weird, they look like enemy spies no matter how you look at them.
And he doesn't hide his words at all.
Do you really think there are no outsiders here?
"Did I let you go?" The oppressive feeling, the cold oppressive feeling of that woman.
"Did the master let you go?" the man agreed.
"Sorry, if you guys don't run, I have to run first." Yuzumi Yu looked over and saw the beautiful woman narrowing her eyes elegantly. "I have a feeling the demons will attack soon."
"I mean, I haven't let you go yet."
"I can't sleep with all the noise you guys make here," said the boy.
"Sir, he said you were noisy."
"Shut up."
The next moment, the two saw the sloppy man covering his eyes with his hands.
Confused, puzzled, and tilted head.
Then... it disappeared out of thin air.
Their expressions froze.
The man turned around in an instant, and then turned again, scanning the surroundings 360 degrees without any blind spots.
"Sir, that person has disappeared!" the man was shocked.
"If you keep talking nonsense, I'll make you disappear." The woman restrained her expression, and her cold look seemed extremely oppressive.
The man shut up instantly.
The woman came to the place where Yuzumi You disappeared before and stood still for a while, "How did he do it without using magic?" She was referring to disappearing in an instant.
She was sensing, but there was no trace of magic left.
The man beside him also came over, thought for a moment, and finally said meaningfully, "I don't know."
"It seems that humans have mastered some technologies that we don't."
"Your Excellency, are you saying... to eliminate the remaining magic?" The man said seriously. This was indeed very important. Being able to eliminate the remaining magic meant a lot of things.
For example - the demons are no longer demons.
What does it mean?
When there is no magical fluctuation, no one knows which faction's power you used.
Too heavy...
"Idiot, I mean, this is where things get interesting."
"..." The man saluted respectfully, "Your Excellency is unparalleled in wisdom and power."
The demons have arrived.
And he brought a large army with him.
Walking on the deserted streets at night, Yuzumi Yu found an inconspicuous corner and sat down again.
The two people just now must have a high status. Their arrival means that the large army is very close.
Want to run?
Let's meet the demons first.
Are you ready to fight just after arriving in another world?
A bit unlucky.
However, there is a saying that goes, heroes emerge in troubled times. There are more opportunities in troubled times, and it is easier to obtain the "Holy Sword".
The battle between humans and demons is so exciting!
After a brief analysis, Yuzumi You fell into a deep sleep.
The next morning, Yuzumi Yu came to the tailor shop and gave him a gold coin.
"Boss, take the best clothes."
After some grooming, he stood in front of the mirror.
There are silver armor on both sides of the shoulders, and a black cloak is tied from the front of the armor to the back and hangs down to the ankles. It is more like a robe than a cloak.
The upper body is simple silver armor with cloth, and the lower body is loose pants and long boots.
Fortunately, it is not too eye-catching, nor too poor. It can only be said that it is just right for an adventurer.
It's just this face… With his short hair, handsome features and clean skin, isn't he a little too handsome?
It was too conspicuous, so Yuzumi Yu put on the hood of his clothes and pulled down the brim of his hat, so that half of his face was invisible in the shadows.
That's good.
He asked the shop owner for a white bandage and tied it around his eyes before leaving.
The total cost was less than 1 gold coin.
The purchasing power of gold coins seems to be very strong, at least in this border town.
Where did the gold coins come from?
All I can say is that if someone has the ability to "teleport" in another world but lacks money, he is a waste.
The lack of money before was just because I was new here.
I said it a long time ago.
I'm new here and don't know where the vault is...
I've said it before, I have to find something to do today, at least to make sure I have enough food and clothing.
I was lucky and earned some small coins in a minute or two.
Not worth mentioning.
Walking on the street, you can see many guards in armor walking around.
He unconsciously raised the brim of his hat a little to make his handsome face more visible.
Just looking at the guards, he couldn't help but think - had the theft of gold coins been discovered?
So fast?
It shouldn't be possible. He did it secretly enough. The teleportation was so secretive that it was like the gold coin evaporating by itself.
Arriving at the Oak Table Tavern, Yuzumi Yu placed a bag of silver coins on the bar and said to the red-haired woman who was mixing drinks, "I'm new here. Can you tell me what's happened here recently?"
Laura glanced at the bag on the table. The sound of silver coins colliding could be distinguished by anyone. She put down the things in her hands, came over, opened the bag and took out ten silver coins.
Throw the rest back.
He put the money away and picked up the bartending tools again, fiddling with them while saying, "The demons are about to attack."
"I know." Everyone knows this, right?
"The Siyalanna Empire issued a notice that anyone who surrendered would be considered a 'traitor.'"
After Laura said this, Yu Zhuyou was a little surprised. Wasn't it hidden yesterday? How come everyone knows it today?
The red-haired woman continued, "Something happened in the tavern yesterday. Someone heard something but kept it secret. It was only spread last night. The nobles previously suppressed the news."
Yuzumi Yuu was lost in thought.
Yes, there are many people in the bar, and if you say it out loud, it will definitely be noticed.
But... he looked around and saw that there were still many adventurers drinking. Just looking at their expressions, he could see that they didn't look good.
"Why don't they run?" he asked.
I can't run away, but I can't surrender either. Do I have to fight to the death?
"The town is surrounded by guards, and the Knight Commander is standing at the entrance with a sword. Many people who escaped have been hanged." Lola was still mixing the cocktail, and after she finished, she handed it to the bearded adventurer who was waiting on the side.
"Damn bastard, he wants to drag everyone down with him!" The bearded man was very angry.
He had apparently heard the conversation between the two.
"Even if I surrender and become a traitor, I will never fight to the death for that group of selfish nobles!" The bearded man is very ambitious.