"This is the entrance. We will walk forward along this road for a while, then turn right at the second intersection and take this path..."
After a period of team reorganization, a team of five newcomers gathered on the path in front of the Gemenan Jungle. Crystal Bun, who was responsible for stabilizing both ends, also took out his Adventurer's Manual.
, temporarily acted as a guide and conductor: "Pay attention to this intersection... This intersection is very unclear. The teams that usually pass by here probably don't notice this path. They all go straight forward."
"We discovered during our last adventure that this path is a shortcut." Looking at the confused expression of one of the two people he forcibly brought back, the lazy cat on the side immediately added and emphasized: "As long as
By crossing this path, we can avoid at least two groups of enemies, and if we are lucky, we may be able to skip a group of patrols..."
"So what exactly are we going to fight?" A magician named Linyuan Duanshui raised his hand and asked: "We are both an enemy and a patrol...Isn't this a primitive jungle?"
"This was originally a primitive jungle, but now it is a primitive jungle after occupation."
The voice lowered slowly, and Crystal Baozi's eyes became a little more serious: "The leveling places next to the novice village are all leveling places that meet the level and strength of the novice. When the free world randomly selects the location of the novice village,
I have not broken out of this rule, but due to the influence of certain external factors, this Gemenan Jungle is no longer a place that people of the level of Novice Village can deal with..."
"You don't need to explain it in detail, just tell them the result and that's it." The lazy cat on the other side waved his hand to interrupt his teammates: "What's more, not all places in this jungle are inaccessible, it's just that this route is inaccessible."
"Because... there is an invasion of high-level monsters?"
"Not a high-level monster, but a high-level person."
Waving his hand indifferently, Lazy Mao turned his attention to Linyuan Duanshui who asked: "A suspected advance team from the Magic Empire sneaked into this forest and hid here for a long time.
Passers-by and traders have been attacked many times by them. In addition to losing their lives, they also discarded most of the supplies and food..."
"The Castle of Tiberis has issued a wanted order. I hope someone can provide better clues." Crystal Baozi, who was responsible for the explanation, took up the topic in a timely manner: "If it can be confirmed that the Magic Empire has infiltrated into Thebilis,
It’s not a problem to kill the remnants of the province on the spot.”
"As long as we can bring back their emblems or other symbols, each head will cost five hundred gold coins." Lazy Cat said the final price: "As adventurers, we also have to collect the equipment dropped by the enemies.
The privilege you have for yourself... doesn’t it sound very generous?”
"There's a reward." Linyuan Duanshui's eyes lit up slightly: "It sounds really good, but this last reward... I'm afraid it's not that easy to get."
"bingo."
Pouring his lips, Crystal Baozi replied helplessly: "So far, only five of the people who broke into this place because of this matter have successfully obtained the heads. Two teams finally received the bounty, and the other team
I thought we got into a fight over the distribution of the bounty, but ended up having a bad time..."
"Five hundred gold coins per head. For people like us, this is a lot of money." Linyuan Duanshui rubbed his chin: "Are there two more teams?"
"Those two are high-level guilds from the empire." Crystal Bun shook his head and replied: "They left after the fight. They neither said what they gained nor explained to the outside world where their progress was..."
"Don't look, we also think it's suspicious." The lazy cat, looking back at the magician, then explained in a low voice: "But if they don't tell them what kind of situation they encountered, there is nothing we can do."
"At least they really got the bounty." Crystal Baozi continued with a smile: "Although I don't know what they encountered, at least it can give us a reference..."
"This copy can still be passed manually."
He looked into the depths of the jungle ahead, and his voice gradually became slow and heavy: "Since they can survive, of course we can too...right?"
"They are all max-level players, and we haven't even left the Novice Village." Alastor, who was sitting at the back, asked with a worried look on his face: "How can these be compared?"
"We Flame Dragon Beasts don't want any incompetent people. If you are dissatisfied with the content of this trial... you can turn around and leave now." The lazy cat who looked at him sideways slowly raised the corners of his mouth: "
Do you have any comments? No comments? Very good, then sit down and listen carefully."
"Our preliminary plan was to bypass the groups of enemies in front of us, and then hide next to the old trees that were about to reach the first BOSS." Looking at the two who became quiet, they were more novices than novices.
Crystal Baozi once again started his pre-war arrangements: "The first BOSS is located in a tidal flat next to the Gemenan River. Although its whereabouts are uncertain, the battle will not be triggered until it is close to a certain line.
"
"We will ambush the two returning patrols in front of that line. If we cooperate well... it shouldn't be a problem to kill them." Lazy Cat's big hand patted the adventurer's map ahead: "There is only one chance.
This time, we must be quick in time. As long as we get rid of it quickly before others discover us, our strategy this time will be considered successful."
"After the search is completed, we will return from the original route depending on the situation, and then hide in the ruins in the southeast of the map and wait for the storm to pass." Crystal Baozi, who was not disturbed by the player next to him, continued in a calm voice: "The rest
Although the enemy will search for a long time, they will eventually return to their original post, and then we can go back according to the previous route and solve the first BOSS safely..."
"After talking for so long...who is the first BOSS?" Linyuan Duanshui raised his hand again: "Do we have to put so much effort into preparation?"
"It's a mutated monster, the kind that's still in a demonized state during the day." Crystal Baozi paused and blinked his eyes: "It's so powerful... Even if we clear out all the monsters around us, we can't."
There may not be a chance to defeat it.”
"Kill the two patrols at the door in advance, just to ensure the safety of this operation." Lazy Mao then turned around and looked around at everyone present: "At least after we are all wiped out... you didn't run here in vain.
One trip.”
"Based on your level of clearance this time, we will distribute part of the final bonus to you in proportion." He said this with a reminding smile: "But whether you can pass the final trial?
…”
"It depends on your final performance."
The movement of moving forward quietly along the road was accompanied by the last few simple explanations of a few people, and they appeared at the entrance to the edge of the Gemenan jungle. They were soon slowly submerged by the lush green near the jungle.
The five-man team, which tried not to make any noise, soon, led by two veterans in front, slowly broke into the depths of the jungle. Vague figures accompanied the herd of beasts that appeared back and forth.
Passing by them again and again brought a sense of danger that was hard to ignore to this originally peaceful and silent jungle. The team that had been avoiding these enemy shadows followed their own plan and touched the previously mentioned enemy without any risk.
By the small river we arrived at: "...This is it, hasn't it been discovered yet?"
"No, the second team of men in black is heading south now. The time is just right."
"Those two people should arrive at this location soon, and then turn around and go back after patrolling for a while... Our attack location is located here, and it is the farthest place from other guards in black.
"
"Have you seen the tidal flat over there? That is the activity area of the first BOSS. The area is close to the junction of the beach and the dirt road. Just don't cross that line... Do you understand?"
"...Very good, prepare for an ambush."
Lowering his head and looking around for a while, Lazy Mao, who was in charge of the command, took out an iron long sword on his waist: "The time is probably less than a minute, and the trap cannot be made, but
Thanks to my thinking of this, I bought some pieces of roasted wild boar meat in advance..."
"When did you buy it? Aren't you afraid that the smell will attract other monsters?"
"The monsters around here have long been driven away by the people of the Magic Empire, and their noses are not that sharp. Now they just need to put these meats on the road, it is best to make them more conspicuous..."
"And then attack while they are distracted? Come on, do you think we are hunting wolves or foxes?"
As if there was a slight dispute over the stupidity of this alternative plan, there was a slight commotion in the jungle near the river tidal flat, and a few pieces of roasted pork chops that were browned were still discarded on the river.
In the middle of the forest path, there was a faint and delicious smell. The figure who quickly retreated then quietly hid behind a few old trees by the river, aiming their daggers and swords at them.
The movement on the road they had just come on, and the breathless expressions slowly appeared on everyone's face as the two black shadows gradually appeared at the end of the road: "They're coming, they're coming.
"
"Get ready to hit the sap! Don't save any energy!"
"The two of us will go up first in a moment. If we fail, you two will go up next. The magician will be responsible for covering up. Don't let them escape. Did you hear that... Huh?"
"Why is there one person missing? Where is that woman?"
The extremely tight air appeared in the dark depths of the jungle with the emergence of this doubtful voice. Along with it, the lazy cat suddenly turned around and looked behind him when he sensed something was wrong. It belonged to the other three people nearby.
Faces so close to him then appeared in his field of vision, and opposite them were their innocent eyes looking back at him. A harsh hissing sound then appeared in the distance where several people were ambushing, accompanied by
It was a sight of a reptile covered in black smoke chasing another small figure that suddenly jumped up. The panicked figure then ran in front of Lazy Cat at a speed that could dwarf everyone in Novice Village.
, and at the same time, she also brought her voice shouting: "Wow, ah, ah, ah! What a big crocodile!"
"How big are you, Crocodile! Do you know that this is the BOSS? Do you know that everything is over?"
"Intruder! There is an intruder! Send a warning!"
"Fight them!"
The movements of running away and the desperate movements were performed at the same time in the middle of this chaotic scene, but they were only performed for a few seconds before they ended abruptly with their respective tragic endings. Several white lights rose up, followed by the surrounding black.
They flew into their respective skies at the sight of the shadows quickly gathering, and then gathered together again in the hotel lobby of Carlo Village. He chopped off his feet with hatred, and the player named Lazy Cat opened his eyes wide.
He pointed his eyes at the top of the head of the female player who was still wiping her tears and crying. After a while, she put down her angry arms in a silent atmosphere, and let out a desolate sigh with a look of sadness on her face: "
Why didn't I think of it, why didn't I think of it... No, it was absolutely impossible for me to think of such a situation of still getting lost at the most critical moment."
"It's okay, it's okay, isn't it just destroyed once?" Crystal Baozi on the side hurriedly persuaded: "We still have some remaining funds, we will buy a tent and put it up at the door later..."
"Still trying? Are you going to resurrect at the door?" Lazy Mao opened his eyes wide again and jumped on his feet and shouted: "I won't come, I won't come! These are the best teammates who can attract the BOSS, who of you loves me?"
Take someone with you!"
"Hey, hey, don't run away...sigh."
Looking helplessly at the back of the figure who was striding away towards the door of the hotel, Crystal Bun, who also smiled bitterly and sighed, then turned his attention to the other people present: "Um... I'm sorry, the trial failed, if you still have
If you have any questions, go to the entrance of the village and ask the drunkard alone, I... well, I will go and persuade my friend now."
"Alastor, I will leave this Miss Murong to you first." He opened his mouth hesitantly, and finally looked away from the little girl who was still crying: "And this
Mr. Magician...I'm sorry."
"It doesn't matter, I'm just a passerby anyway."
Still patting his gray robe casually with both hands, Linyuan Duanshui, who seemed to have been ignored, smiled and replied: "Now that this matter is over, I will go back."
"... If you encounter any difficulties in the future, just come to me." Looking at the other party, Crystal Baozi hesitated for a moment, and finally gave up the idea of continuing to ask: "Flame and I... Lazy Cat and I have no relationship.
No matter what his abilities are, he can still talk about friendship."
"……I get it, thank."
Showing a faint smile, Linyuan Duanshui nodded his head politely, and then left with his unhesitating turn around, slowly disappearing behind the crystal bun that had been looking at his back.
in his eyes. (To be continued)
This chapter has been completed!