The professionals from the Iron Cross and the three people from the Adventurer's House sat in a circle, chatting while eating. Mainly Wiltok was eating, and the others started chatting and exchanging information after their stomachs were full.
"The city wall of Braun Town was captured by orcs, and many people fled to the south. That is the shortest way back to Luoye City. However, we considered that the barbarians did not engage in siege warfare and preserved relatively complete strength. We were a little worried about being robbed by the barbarians.
The predators were chasing me. Those guys were not easy to deal with. So, I decided to take a gamble and escape to the north... Alas, I didn't expect that my decision killed many brothers."
Slave trader Rhodes sat cross-legged on the snow and said with a depressed expression: "As you can see, there are only five of us left in the Iron Cross Adventure Group."
The Iron Cross Group, disguised as an adventure group, specializes in selling barbarian slaves in the Lake Braun basin. This business has been monopolized by them for ten years, and all the barbarians in Lake Braun know them.
Originally, this was a matter of everyone getting what they needed, and you and I were willing to do it. But, among those little barbarian slaves sold by Rhodes, who didn’t have parents or relatives?
The barbarian tribe would be plundered by the Blackfire Orcs every autumn. The food in the tribe was not enough to survive the winter, so they sold their children to Rhodes as slaves.
No one really wants to do this.
The barbarians did not dare to resist the oppression of the Blackfire Orcs, so they inevitably transferred their hatred to the half-elf slave traders.
The Iron Cross knew that they would become the main target of the barbarian marauders. They deliberately took a detour from the north, hoping to confuse the pursuers behind them. However, they were surrounded and killed by a herd of shadow beasts in the Shadow Forest, and most of their members were killed.
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Rhodes sighed and asked, "What's your situation?"
Huck and Wiltok just immersed themselves in eating. Max, the secret hunter, said vaguely: "Our experience is similar to yours... By the way, Qin and the Whistle Adventure Group seems to be traveling with you, why didn't you see them?"
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Rhodes smiled and said: "The young members recruited by the Whistle Regiment in Braun Town are not even awakened ones. Captain Charlie thought that if he took them to escape westward, they would be easily overtaken by barbarian raiders, and he also wanted to take a chance on his luck.
They teamed up with us and took a detour to the north. As a result, we were besieged by a herd of beasts in the forest, and we had to break out individually. I don't know if they escaped."
"All the professionals in the Whistle Regiment should have escaped, but the newbies are all dead." Huck said in a low voice after finishing the dry food in his hand.
The new members recruited by the Whistle Adventure Group are all young people from the training camp in Braun Town. Captain Harker has some relationship with them, but are these young people the only victims?
He thought of his companions who died in the shadow forest, and felt even worse. He punched the snow with a heavy sound, and said angrily: "The dragon cavalry of Golden Oak did not come to hunt the shadow lurkers. There must be something wrong with this matter.
!If they lured the orcs who attacked Braun Town, I will never spare them!"
This is unreasonable and angry talk.
Rhodes and others saw that the attack by the Orcs in the Outland was organized and premeditated. It was definitely not a spur-of-the-moment move and had little to do with Hurant's Dragoons. Furthermore, who stipulated that the Golden Oak Dragoons must hunt Shadow Lurkers?
Rhodes believed that Hulant noticed the orcs' strange movements and decided to change their itinerary at the last minute. They didn't know about this situation and wanted to follow the dragoons to escape the enemy's pursuit, so they broke into the territory of the shadow lurkers.
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What's more, it's a joke that Huck wants to take revenge on such a giant as the Golden Oak Clan. Anyway, Rhodes doesn't have any inappropriate thoughts about the Golden Oak Clan.
He himself had a big problem and needed to be solved urgently.
The Iron Cross Adventure Group suffered heavy losses this time, and now only five of the more than forty members are left. Many of the members who died were professionals lent to Rhodes by the famous Yinpanjiao family. Rhodes was able to trade slaves.
, all thanks to the secret support of the famous Yinpanjiao family. He is responsible for this loss, and the Yinpanjiao famous family has a fierce style and cannot let him go easily.
Half-elf professionals are relatively rare in border areas, but there are many professionals in major city-states. For example, the regular army in Luoye City must maintain a ratio of half professionals and half awakened soldiers; even the villain gangs in Xia Bang have many
Professionals are acting as thugs.
However, those professionals with rich experience and high skills are also valuable power to the nobles.
Huck and Max from the Adventurer's House are this type of professionals. If they can be introduced to the famous Silver Plate Corner family, Rhodes thinks he can overcome this difficulty.
As for Wiltok, none of the prestigious Yinpanjiao families are qualified to recruit him. Rhodes actually has other plans for Wiltok.
"Oh, I don't even know what to do next?" Rhodes said with a sigh.
Huck and Max have become homeless dogs, and this sentence should resonate with them.
However, the Adventurer's House is finished, but they have considerable wealth hidden in several city-states. Max, the secret hunter, is suspicious by nature and is very wary of the slave trader Rhodes. He always feels that he will suffer heavy losses this time.
There are thoughts of seeking wealth and killing,
"The snow has stopped." Max looked up at the sky and said calmly.
"What?"
"When the snow stops, the beasts and monsters in the forest will come out to look for food. I am not familiar with this forest, and I don't know what kind of predators there will be. But..."
Max changed the topic and continued: "The ones who can be neighbors with the shadow lurkers are not ordinary beasts, at least they are ferocious animals."
Violent animals have physiques and strength that far exceed those of the same kind. They are synonymous with strength and danger. Rumor has it that there is a terrifying ferocious white wolf next to the wolf herder girl Bertina. Its size is comparable to that of a healthy horse, and it is extremely powerful.
She has keen intuition, can detect danger in advance, and masters the power of bloodthirsty. Because of the ferocious white wolf, Bertina is almost impossible to be rounded up by half-elf professionals in the wild.
If the lord of this forest is a ferocious beast. It has just experienced a cold winter and is hungry, so it will become particularly ferocious.
The quiet snow forest hid dangers invisible to the naked eye. The slave trader looked around nervously, then turned back and asked: "Max, what should we do now?"
Max stared into Rhodes' eyes and said unhurriedly: "We need to find an alliance village settlement as soon as possible, but I am injured and have difficulty moving. If you think I am a drag, you can leave first.
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Rhodes shook his head and smiled: "We should unite and help each other more at this time. One more person means more strength. I suggest that we all act together. What do you think?"
Max and Huck exchanged glances, shrugged and said, "Okay. I guess we are about to enter the territory of Rapid City. We can't turn back at this time, we can only change direction and explore northwest..."
"Uh, let me interrupt, we have a problem now." A third-level swordsman from the Iron Cross Regiment pointed at Wiltok.
Wiltok seems to be a different person now, not only his appearance has changed, but his temperament is also completely different from before.
In Rhode's impression, the former Wiltok was an independent and tough-minded half-elf. He rarely expressed opinions, but he would do what he said and no one could make him change his mind.
However, due to Wiltok's natural charm, everyone took it for granted. Regardless of his stubborn personality, no one would be disgusted with him.
The current Wiltok gives Rhodes and others the feeling of gentleness, tranquility, and unfathomable depth. Moreover, his extraordinary charming qualities seem to have disappeared with the change in appearance.
Rhodes really doubted whether he had recognized the wrong person. Otherwise, how could a person change so much in just a few days?
Now is not the time to explore this issue. Everyone's eyes are staring at Wiltok, or to be precise, staring at a piece of dry bread in his hand.
The dry flour biscuits made in Braun Town cannot be said to taste, but the texture is firm and will definitely satisfy hunger. The average person can eat two pieces of dry flour biscuits for a whole day.
Before everyone fled, everyone carried dry food with them for at least fifteen days. When the Iron Cross Regiment was besieged by the shadow beasts, they lost a lot of supplies, and they didn't have much food left.
When Wiltok woke up, he complained that he was hungry. The Iron Cross Regiment generously took out all the dry food and invited them to eat together. Without everyone paying attention, Wiltok destroyed most of the food on his own. The dry flour pancake in his hand was
The last ration.
Realizing that everyone's eyes were focused on the dry pancake in his hand, Wiltok did not pause, raised the pancake to his mouth, filled his stomach with one mouthful, two mouthfuls, three mouthfuls, and asked without hesitation: "Aren't you full?"
...Is there any more?”
It was over, and the last dry food was eaten by Wiltok.
The five professionals of the Iron Cross Regiment felt extremely regretful. They were pretending to be generous and took out food to express their goodwill of solidarity and cooperation to Huck.
Who would have thought that Wiltok could eat more than twenty pieces of dry bread in one go, eating it so quickly, and not choking...
The problem is, this guy didn’t have enough to eat?
Is his belly a bottomless pit?
Rhodes was silent for a moment, then laughed dryly and said: "That is our last dry food..."
"Vell... Victor, aren't you full?" Shield Guard Hack immediately jumped up, patted his generous chest and said, "Wait a minute, I'll find you something to eat right away!"
Wiltok also stood up, closed his eyes, and inhaled deeply through his nose, as if sniffing out the smell. After a while, he pointed to the northwest and said: "There is a group of wild boars over there, about 2 kilometers away from us.
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In the snowy forest, Wiltok could smell the wild boars 2 kilometers away?
Everyone else was dubious, but Huck said enthusiastically: "Okay, I'm going to catch the fattest wild boar!"
"Wait a minute." Rhodes stopped Huck and said with a smile: "Captain Huck, we only have you as a shield guard now. You have a good rest and conserve your energy. Leave the hunting to us."
He winked at his men, and several professionals from the Iron Cross took up their weapons and walked into the depths of the forest together.
"These guys don't want to leave us alone, do they?" Huck rubbed the beard on his chin, looked at the backs of the half-elves, and said uncertainly.
Max shook his head and said: "They just wanted to talk privately, but they didn't want us to hear them, so they found an excuse to leave."
There are only 2 archers and 3 swordsmen left in the Iron Cross Regiment. This combination very much needs a shield guard who can withstand the enemy. However, the profession of shield guard also needs trustworthy companions. Because of their rock skin skills
Improve basic strength and defense, and reduce movement speed. Once encountering a strong enemy, the Shield Guard will become the one behind. If the companion does not find a way to rescue him and chooses to run away instead, the Shield Guard will definitely die.
The Iron Cross hopes that Huck can join their team, but Huck may not trust them. At this time, Max and Wiltok, who have limited mobility, become Huck's weakness.
As Vertok wakes up, Max and Huck are relieved. His combat effectiveness is obvious to all, and he has the strength and physical fitness of a fourth-level shield guard; the explosive power of a fourth-level swordsman; the agility of a third-level dark stalker; and the agility of a third-level dark hunter.
Bow warrior shooting skills.
Max believed that Wiltok's overall strength was much stronger than most fifth-level lords. He asked with awe: "Mr. Wiltok, I heard Huck say that you killed all the shadow beasts in the forest.
, and the bald-eared butcher also died in your hands?"
Wiltok nodded and said calmly: "I did it."
Captain Hack said excitedly: "Sir Wiltok, that bald-eared butcher dared to challenge Sister Sarah, but you killed him. I guess you must have been a level seven, oh no, an eighth level! That's right!
, Your Excellency must be an eighth-level venerable!" Then, he asked worriedly: "Sir, your eyes turned green, did you have a brain attack? Are you okay now?"
Wiltok pondered and said: "There is no problem in moving, but I am weaker than before and it will take some time to recover."
Max, the dark hunter, breathed a sigh of relief and said: "My lord, you are already very strong if you can retain some of your strength. Unlike me, who was cursed by the orc shaman and became a cripple... Sir, you just said that there are wild boars in front of you.
Group, is it true?"
Wiltok smiled slightly and asked: "What if it is true? What if it is false?"
Max thought for a while and said: "If you deliberately find an excuse to send away the Iron Cross Adventure Group, that's fine. If you can really sense the location of the wild boar herd, then we don't have to worry about finding food.
The Iron Cross Regiment ran over to check. When they catch the wild boar, they will definitely follow us and cannot be driven away... The background of the Iron Cross Regiment is very complicated. It is best not to mix with them. It is better to do it ourselves.
On your way?"
Wiltok was still not sure that there were really wild boar herds in that direction. This was the first time he used a special ability in the "Gluttony" talent - to search for food - using his spiritual intuition to find the most valuable ones at the nearest distance.
of food.
He did not have this ability before. After Vertok passed the test of the Dream Arena, many of his abilities have changed.
First, the golden light group and "knowledge puzzle" of the conscious world disappeared.
Vertok determined that the golden light group and the "knowledge puzzle" were the manifestations of his soul, and they have now been embodied in the dream arena.
Secondly, the moment he opened the arena treasure chest, Wiltok knew that he had restored his memory. His name was Victor, not Wiltok, but after leaving the Dream Arena, those memories disappeared again, as if they were blocked by some kind of power.
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However, the function of the Dream Arena is more powerful than the "Knowledge Puzzle". Wiltok forcibly synchronized the "Knowledge Puzzle" and killed the Bald-Eared Butcher. His mental power was also seriously damaged, and his mental attributes were reduced to the level of a child. He passed
In the Dream Arena, it took only five days to restore the mental attribute from 4 points to 13 points.
Just imagine, it takes more than twenty years for an infant to grow to the peak of its life, but it only took five days for the Dream Arena to repair Wiltok's mental attributes, which shows how miraculous its function is.
Wiltok won the five rounds of the arena and not only repaired his mental damage, but also received some rewards. These include the primary all-encompassing method, the gluttony talent, the self-healing talent, the activation talent, the surge talent, the extraordinary vitality, and the water element pro.
And, there is also the title of "Goblin Slayer".
In addition to the title of "Goblin Slayer", Wiltok has always had all other innate abilities. However, due to the limitations of his mental attributes, some abilities cannot be used or awakened.
The talents available to Vertok now match his current mental attributes.
Elementary Wanxiang Original Technique: A kind of extraordinary combat technique that combines various forging techniques, breaking techniques, and combat breathing techniques. It is limited by 13 points of mental attributes. It is currently in the primary stage and can skillfully use various weapons and basic combat techniques.
Gluttony Talent: Blessed by the affinity of the water element, Vertok's intake efficiency of food and medicine is increased by 300%; poison resistance is enhanced by 200%; the ability to absorb water elements is strengthened, and it can slightly change the mental body, give birth to psychic tentacles, and perceive
Nearby foods that are rich in water elements.
Searching for food is an active ability, requires energy, and has a cooldown time of 70 minutes.
Self-healing talent: Blessed by extraordinary vitality, Wiltok's wound self-healing speed increases by 15 times. When he uses the activation or surge talent, the self-healing talent is upgraded to the healing talent, and the wound quickly stops bleeding and recovers quickly.
Healing is also an active talent that requires energy and water elements in the body.
Activation talent: Blessed by the affinity of the water element, Wiltok activates inner dive, instantly recovers 40% of physical energy, and actively heals wounds. The cooling time is 6 hours.
Surge talent (part): Blessed by extraordinary vitality, Wiltok can stimulate the inner potential beyond the limit, mobilize the water element in the body, instantly restore physical energy, actively heal wounds, increase basic strength by 50%, and enhance physical strength by 50%
, thereby obtaining higher defense power.
Due to insufficient mental attributes, the surge talent lasts for 160 seconds, consuming energy and water elements in the body. After the effect ends, Wiltok will fall into a period of weakness, with his mental attributes reduced by 2 points and his life attributes reduced by 4 points. However, he can pass the metal
Toad Secret and Gluttony restore attribute values.
It should be noted that before the mental and life attributes are restored, the activated talent cannot be used, and the self-healing talent is also affected.
Goblin Slayer (Title): Vertok slightly changes his mental body and grows psychic tentacles, which creates a frightening effect on the goblins, making the surrounding goblins frightened and stiff, but can be resisted. After the frightening effect ends, Vertok will be attacked
The intense hatred of goblins.
Of course, Wiltok doesn't understand the concept of mental body yet, so he thinks the title of the arena reward is very interesting. If he didn't want to scare the goblins, he wouldn't have used the title "Goblin Slayer". The goblin clan would definitely not accept him.
of shock.
In fact, the titles of "Food Collected" and "Goblin Slayer" both belong to the category of spiritual touch. Disa half-elves are accustomed to calling this the "Shadow of Dreams", which is a higher level than the "Heart of Mirrors".
Vertok transcended the "Heart of Realm" and directly mastered the "Shadow of Dreams", which cannot be said to be unique, but also a very rare case. What's more, he did it easily and with almost no effort.
The Dream Arena is very real. Wiltok now wants to know whether the reward he received is real or a dream.
The two major talents of Activation and Surge have a cooling time, so they must not be tested casually. There are no goblins around for Wiltok to verify the title of "Goblin Slayer".
He shook his head and said: "I also want to see if Captain Rhodes can catch the wild boar at the place I pointed out. Let's wait first."