But this has nothing to do with today's battlefield. At this moment, on the long street of the small town, a fierce battle has begun.
"spread!"
The guard captain who had just been talking to Woody yelled angrily, and the entire originally dense team immediately broke into pieces, scattered around the edges with Baron Cam as the center, and their movements were uniform. It was obvious that facing such a large-scale thorny problem, they could not help but
Monsters that are too close have their own unique fighting skills.
——"North Wind Battle Formation."
Woody could tell at a glance that this method of combat was the most common guerrilla method used by the Kingdom of Navia army.
But it's not against humans, but because the threats further north in the Northland come from the white dragons on the glacier and the frost giant tribes that wander down from time to time on the ridges and plunder.
It is these large creatures that force all Navian soldiers to master this method.
Otherwise, it would be impossible for those who are not proficient enough to stand here.
Not to mention the guards of this group of Nudong Merchant Group. Before joining the Merchant Group, the combat skills were engraved in their bones during military training.
This kind of fighting skill can only be understood after countless battles and countless lives of compatriots.
Wow!
The scattered guards did not approach immediately, but directly carried a group of people carrying unknown liquids and splashed them around Baron Cam or on his body.
Oil!
Smelling the smell in the air and the brilliant colors refracted, Woody couldn't help but look in admiration at the group of merchant guards who were wary of attacks from the followers of Balzebul during the battle. Their actions demonstrated the adventurous spirit, and each time
Everyone is responsible for their own lives.
Caution is the best way to take risks, especially when facing monsters like this that appear with the help of external forces.
Fire is a good choice. After all, most demons and devils are not immune to fire like the Balor Balrog.
Most abyss and hell creatures are mostly immune to toxins or acidic damage from birth.
The bloated Barzeb believers seemed to have sensed something was wrong with their little sense.
At this time, the business group guards surrounding it were like flies, buzzing and spitting at it from time to time.
It became angry, so it swelled even more, as if it was about to explode in the next moment. However, Woody had reminded the guards before that this kind of monster would choose to explode when faced with too many people close by, and then explode again.
It slowly squirms and recovers like an ooze monster cut into several pieces.
Therefore, almost no one would step forward to challenge the patience of this monster that would appear anytime, anywhere, and they would all keep a certain distance, and there would also be temporary shelters nearby.
This fighting method made it extremely uncomfortable, coupled with the discomfort caused by the liquid to its body, so another spewing of flying insects began. The bomb demon opened its mouth and a buzzing sound came from its throat.
, the next moment, black clouds and mist spewed towards its surroundings in a shape visible to the naked eye.
But in the face of this situation, how could they not be prepared? All the guards were broken into pieces and quickly returned to the position where they first arrived. Then the second after the spit appeared, the help from behind had already
When they arrive, they have spell casters.
——"Wind Shield"
Different from the cold ice wall that they fought against before, this spell shows the caster's adaptability. After all, the former's ice wall is to protect the safety of most people, while the latter's small-scale use of wind shield can eliminate the insect swarm.
threats posed by.
A burst of cyan air appeared quietly as Cecil waved her staff and chanted, and moved very quickly in front of all the guards of the Furious Winter Merchant Group within her target.
There seemed to be a transparent glass barrier in front of everyone. The super-fast wind caused all the insect swarms to break their wings and deflect under the strong wind. They scattered like marbles encountering obstacles. The original swarm
When the insect swarm hit the guard line, it immediately fell into pieces, and soon fell to the ground due to the effect of the spell, leaving a pile of dead poisonous insect corpses.
"Now it's my turn!"
Feeling that the swarm of insects had just dispersed, the guard captain couldn't wait to take out the bow from his back, and then picked up an arrow from the quiver on his waist. The arrow body was engraved with mana runes. It was obviously an enchanted arrow.
Just heard a hiss.
The sharp arrow pierced the sky, with a scream, and pierced into the fat and bloated body of Baron Cam, and then...
The fire lit up at that place. At the same time, all the other guards also took out the arrows around them. However, compared to the captain's enchanted arrows, they could only shoot with special oil rockets, but they were also shot with
All around the monster, gorgeous and warm flames were lit one after another, giving the dark night sky some bright colors, if the monster's roar was excluded.
But even so, the monster that was burned by the flames and howled did not die. Instead, it squirmed out of the flames in a more terrifying posture. The fat on its body was constantly burning, and the whole person looked like a fat giant.
The flame demon, with red eyes and a twisted face, glanced at everyone.
Obviously, the flames do damage, but the sustained damage is slightly insufficient. At least for now, Baron Cam in front of him only looks slightly tired.
But precisely because of this, the light of the flame highlighted the mystery of one of the places. Woody discovered that there was a place on its back and waist that had not been eroded by the flames. Instead, it was still like a layer of isolation zone, dividing the boiling
Fire is kept out.
"It seems that's the center!"
He nodded to Cecil who was walking towards him.
"That's it! Let's begin!"
So, when someone was still worried about how to deal with this flame devil next, he saw a wind-like figure passing by him, and at the same time, there were also spells of magic light flying towards his body one after another, and the whole
People are full of brilliance, like "candy" wrapped in layers of gorgeous clothes.
Acceleration!
Cat's agility!
Magical weapons!
The power of cattle!
The tenacity of the bear!
Protective energy barrier!
With spells of brilliance blessing his body one by one, Woody went straight to the back of the bomb demon transformed from a human baron with full power.
——"Hunting Pace."
"die!"
I saw a body disappear, and the human figure that reappeared used the strongest attack method without hesitation.
——"Swordsmanship·Double Sword Heavy Slash"
The two swords in Woody's hands emitted a streak of white light, dragging a long trail. With the help of the reaction force brought by his legs, he moved his body and the tips of the curved sword and the steel sword in a kind of
Crossing it, towards the Bomb Demon's lower back, slashing hard, breaking the opening, and then inserting it deep into the flesh.
When the wound was opened, in addition to the reddish-brown flesh and blood, there was also a stream of yellowish liquid flowing out. Even through the iron gauntlet, Woody could feel the corrosiveness of the blood on the body. Fortunately, the dark night shelter and energy shield were also able to
Just letting the blood stay on the surface for less than a second will be ejected away.
"Human...kind."
Before he could feel the pain, Baron Cam turned around and wanted to roar at the person behind him, but his body began to swell, which was a precursor to an explosion.
But the two weapons Woody inserted into its body were twisted and stirred directly, and he could only stop after feeling a bone-crushing sensation.
At this time, the bodies of the followers of Balzebul instantly shriveled up like deflated balloons at a speed visible to the naked eye, and their huge bodies swayed slightly. The flames around them were trembling, and the fire snakes were flying. They seemed not to feel this.
Woody's body was so hot that he still felt nothing. He used the hilt of the sword in his hand as a fulcrum and threw his body firmly against the monster to ensure that the blade was firmly stuck in the flesh and the wound would not be damaged.
Healed by regenerative power.
The aura dissipated very quickly. After a while, Woody looked at the data emerging from his retinas, finally released his left and right hands that were locked in a stalemate, pushed slightly with his feet, and then did a backflip, carrying his curved sword and steel with him.
The sword jumped down from the monster's back together.
And it seemed that it was also because of his slight strength that Baron Cam's body seemed like a building block that had lost its balance pole. With a dull sound, it fell to the ground full of flowing fire, throwing up a cloud of dust and soil.
The fire... is burning even more fiercely.
Woody took a breath and looked at the dim moon in the sky. Although this battle was short, it had consumed a lot of his energy and he had to recover as soon as possible.
However, looking at the fallen body of Baron Cam, Woody still felt a little regretful. After all, the bodies of monsters like devils can only be used for "spiritual hunting oaths".
They are also very valuable things, and many of the native gods of Asenland will pay high prices to recycle these creatures with the power of the outer plane, in an attempt to analyze the power of chaos from them.
Unfortunately, the nearest temples of indigenous gods seem to be far away from the mountains, or on islands, so there is no chance of replacement.
But Woody's mind suddenly flashed to the destination of his trip.
Locente.
It seems, but not necessarily?
If what I remember actually happened.
Then...there is still a chance.
…
At this time, Losente was hundreds of miles away from Green Creek Town.
It has been raining continuously since the cold sea breeze came from the north in October. It not only brought the bone-chilling wind of the frozen tundra, but also brought the moist water vapor of the Endless Sea, making this place located on the west coast, south of the big cliff.
, founded on the Rhine River and known as the "prosperous capital" of mankind, October in Losente was particularly cold and long.
Businessmen from all over the world also took a break in this city. The number of horse-drawn carriages coming in and out gradually decreased, and more and more ships were parked at the port. This added a bit of tranquility and tranquility to the fast-paced Losente.
comfortable.
After all, less than a century has passed since this city was first built and it has developed into the largest city south of the Rhine. Calculated into the age of an elf, it has just reached the threshold of adulthood. It can be seen that this
The city is progressing so fast that it is staggering.
The short break of the business trip also made all walks of life in Losente feel well fed. Needless to say, the hotel, the stables that were originally used to house the horses were temporarily separated by several empty stalls to accommodate them.
For travelers who were late at night and failed to book a room, the same was true for the tavern. Every night the tables were packed, and the bar was packed with people standing and drinking.
If it weren't for the proposal of Loscente Councilor Maltz to order that every tavern must be equipped with two law enforcement officers, I am afraid that this overcrowded early November would not be so quiet and quiet - even on a rainy day, those good things would be drunk and no matter what.
An irrational drunkard will smash everything to pieces.
However, after this proposal, most of the regulars in the tavern began to weigh their moral character after drinking. After all, the prison in Losente is one of the best in many cities along the Rhine.
"What a bummer!"
In the Kent Tavern, many adventurers looked at the two straight figures standing at the door and murmured softly.
"Green Creek Town is better than before. You can drink as much wine as you want, and the food there is delicious! ... And from the looks of it, it's cheaper." An adventurer said and drank another drink for himself.
liquor.
Since the rain fell for half a month, more and more business trips have been stalled in Losente due to muddy roads, landslides and sea storms. The price is that many industries have jumped from a saturated state to a state of supply exceeding demand.
Unfortunately, this industry is one of them, and it is very expensive now! After all, there are only so many women in this industry in Losante.
Although when the number of customers increases, the price goes up.
But even so, they are still busy with their feet on the ground.
Moreover, there are still a large number of adventurers who are deterred by the price. They can only watch on the sidelines as one after another beauties are brought into the room by the high-rollers. Being short of money, they can only drink to relieve their sorrows here.
, but unfortunately, because the price of alcohol has also increased, the taste of ale in your mouth is different from the past.
"Bah, this piece of shit Moss mixed one-fifth of the uncle's wine with water, not at least one-fourth! If he does this again, I will go to the pub opposite!"
An adventurer stood up and cursed loudly, threatening that Moss was the owner of this Kent pub.
However, these remarks were like waves in the sea, causing no waves at all. Instead, the old adventurer who was drinking alone at the next table looked at him with disdain and sneered.
"You're new here, go ahead! But let me declare first that I just came from the "Spear Tavern" opposite. The ale there is at least half mixed with water, and the price is the same as the ale here, three coppers.
.”
He gestured. After hearing this, the young adventurer could only curse and sit down helplessly. He turned to look at the drizzle outside the window and sighed.
"Hey, when will this rain stop..."
Obviously, he also knew that what the old adventurer in front of him said was true. Nowadays, the price of Helvetia has skyrocketed. Being able to drink ale with only a quarter of the original price mixed with water is considered a kindness. It is said that the upper-class area
In the tavern, the price of ale has risen to one silver coin a cup.
By the gods, a silver coin! This is just a glass of ale, just ordinary, so common that you can even get a free glass of ale in a small town or village!
But it is worth one-fiftieth of the reward he received for months of hard work. No wonder some good people say that in Losente, even the most ordinary stone can be sold here for an unexpected one.
price.
The old adventurer also sighed after hearing this.
"Even if the rain stops, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave. I'll probably have to wait until next spring to start again."
"Why do you say that? Could it be that it wasn't the rain that harmed us...you mean?"
"Is that true?!"
The young adventurer was confused at first, and then seemed to think of something. He looked at the elderly adventurer sitting next to him with a surprised look on his face, whose face had been eroded by time. Logically speaking, the adventurer had already left the industry at this age.
After all, this is a high-risk and high-income industry. You can always accumulate a lot of wealth in decades and retire to the countryside. When you return to your hometown, it is more than enough to be a small landowner, not to mention donating a baron.
However, there are always adventurers who enter the industry not for money, but for the dreams they had when they first took risks. They are eager to walk the world, embrace the sky, and explore the mysteries.
Hunting winter wolves in the snow-covered, eternal tundra, where the cold wind roars, looking for the relics of the ancient kingdom among the mountains, dense forests, and ruins on the cliffs, or like a bard
Like the heroes in the poems, they hold sharp blades to bring disaster to one side, and slaying the notorious dragon are all the original intention and dream of taking risks.
Although most people who harbor this kind of dream have been erased by repeated commissions day after day, year after year, they no longer clamor to take on the task of exterminating kobolds or jackals when they first entered the industry.
He looks like a savior, but he is a seasoned adventurer who carefully plans the route, compares the strength of the entrusted target horizontally, weighs the risks before making a decision, and just wants to make enough money to return to his hometown to get married.
But it also seems more and more precious to the old adventurer in front of me.
The old adventurer put down the ale glass he had just finished drinking, raised his eyes and said.
"Yes, the ocean fleet is coming back soon. This is why there are so many caravans in Helvetia now."
"You know, usually they are not so diligent. They know clearly that November is the rainy season. They should be in a beautiful large manor, sipping tea shipped from the far east, enjoying the service of maids, and under the warmth of the winter stove, they
They wish they could not go out for a whole month, but now, they are like a group of hungry vultures, presumably waiting for the carve-up feast when the fleet arrives!"
Things related to the sea were still too far away for the young adventurer. He had only vaguely heard that the fleet was coming back, but he did not expect it to be so soon. After all, the storm at sea had almost made him forget about the news related to the New World he had heard not long ago, and he was still immersed in it.
In the intoxication of alcohol.
But now that I have been reminded, I understand the meaning of the fleet's return.
This is a big deal, and maybe they will also need to replenish the crew. For young people with a strong sense of adventure, this is undoubtedly good news.
Besides, the salary of sailors seems to be higher than that of adventurers.
Thinking about it, his heart was already beginning to stir.
