Chaos has always been the theme of the abyss, but no matter how chaotic and uneasy the area is, there are always relatively safe areas.:..／
The Ash Furnace is a city located on the ash plain on the 100th level of the abyss. It is also the only way for plane travelers to pass through.
It was a land of giants…
The huge metal roof beams cannot see the ceiling, and the endless giant house covers half of the plane. Looking around, it is all a twisted gray and black metal sky, coupled with the constant smoke and metal knocking sounds all year round.
The whole city is like a huge melting pot.
Some people say that this is the ruins of Titans, but this house is too big for Titans to live in. Some people say that this is part of the Mechanical Plane, but they cannot explain why the Mechanical Realm, a land of pure order, appears in the abyss.
How many residents are there? I'm afraid no one can answer.
The city has no city walls or boundaries, and there is no need for them. It is only entered from an extension of the city. If you want to walk out with two feet, the short-lived species must make plans to live here forever.
The city is said to be divided into thousands of areas. Each area is no smaller than the human country. Each area has its own rules and main races. Sometimes, a metal shantytown is the capital of a small race.
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There are no abyss lords here, but there are black bosses sent by countless forces. There are no laws and rules here, but the adventurers who step into it are rarely weak. Being able to go to the depths of the abyss has proven their strength with facts.
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This is a paradise for adventurers. Countless plane travelers gather in the river of the abyss, and countless adventures are waiting for them.
Of course, Lady Misfortune always comes more diligently than Lady Luck, and countless new people disappear into the sewers and sewers of this giant city every year.
And today, it is just like in the past, welcoming new adventurers...
"The 100th floor of the abyss, the Dragon Tail Bar in District 11, should be arriving soon..."
After killing the third local gangster who pretended to be an enthusiastic person, and before Xiaohong lost her patience and killed the thirteenth abductor, I felt that I had almost found a way... By the way, isn't she just a young girl? Why are gentlemen like this these days?
many.
No, a true gentleman should just watch from a distance, and those who dare to reach out are not worthy of the reputation of a gentleman and deserve to have their third foot kicked off by Xiaohong!
"Although I don't know why you suddenly look proud, let me remind you that this is the fifth time you have said you have found a way, and the first four times you have caused trouble."
Heloise yawned.
The first time I walked into the territory of the dark elf gang. The second time I walked into the lair of the frost giant, and the third time I broke into the illegal gathering and sacrifice venue of the cultists... isn't this only three times?
"Have you forgotten that group of paladins? Look at how nervous they are. If you hadn't thrown the holy light in time, they would have killed you."
Speaking of which, I remembered that I was actually able to see a squadron of Paladins in the abyss. It was really an adventure, but they seemed a bit overly nervous. I drew my sword and slashed people as soon as I got close. They were probably tricked by the local residents.
Bar.
And even though I revealed my identity as a paladin, they still had no intention of getting close, and their vigilant eyes were a bit surprising.
After all, no matter which god they serve, or simply believe in the Holy Light, due to the mutual understanding and respect between devout believers, the relationship between the paladins is pretty good... they can share the miserable life of being poor and without girls.
, it is always easy to ignite inexplicable sparks among friends who complain about why they chose the wrong profession back then.
"It's nothing more than an order from a certain god. He sent out more than thirty paladins above the silver level at one time. There was also a demi-god level and two epics. It was really a big deal..."
The holy emblems on the armor and weapons of the Paladins have been erased, which means that they are not only dead soldiers performing high-risk missions, but also unknown people who are not recognized or claimed after their death. This is a high regard for honor.
For the life-oriented knight profession, it at least shows that they value the success or failure of the mission above all else, above their own lives and glory.
I'm a little curious about what could make a group of paladins abandon everything and come to the abyss to die. Well, I'm just curious. I don't intend to cause trouble. I didn't see Heloise's clone sneaking over or anything like that.
"Any news?"
"No, those paladins were not as cautious as the paladins. They didn't say anything. But looking at the way they kept looking, they were looking for something."
In the chaotic city, strength is the only passport. I am not in a hurry to join Adam and the others, because according to the schedule, they are probably still on the way. It is still very difficult to take a look around this chaotic city where multi-ethnic cultures are mixed.
Interesting.
But our leisure time was once again interrupted by a scream.
"Ouch!"
Looking back, I saw a furry guy rolling around on the ground, but Xiaohong kept kicking it with her little feet.
"...the fourteenth? It sounds like a werewolf. Hmm. If you kick it a few more times, it will probably be a pig-headed man."
"Sixteen. Just now, an ogre and a mad warrior had their lower limbs broken by kicks."
Looking at the increasingly angry Dragon Girl, I shook my head helplessly. If Xiaohong had chosen the incarnation of an elf or an orc, it would be okay. Young human girls with tender skin and tender flesh are a rare commodity in the abyss.
It's true that her childhood form is very unnatural, but the young human girl only wears a piece of rag and walks silently behind a man. She looks like a little slave following a slave trader.
It’s not that I have any bad taste! It’s just that my body shape has changed so much that I can no longer wear the clothes I originally stored. In order to avoid the possible encounter with the devil king, we rushed all the way and didn’t have time to find a place to buy children’s clothes. Xiaohong is now
Still wrapped in that rag
From the moment she entered this city, she was faced with the gazes of many other races. Xiaohong kept her head lowered and followed me slowly without saying a word. She looked like a timid and weak little girl, which attracted the attention of the traffickers.
In fact, he walked slowly because he had to hold down the rag, and when faced with a gust of wind, it was all gone. He lowered his head and said nothing because he was so angry. He tried hard to suppress his dragon power, and his lowered pupils had already turned into
The dragon's eyes are full of flames, and they may spit out beams of light at any time... For my own personal safety, I'd better stay away.
"Are you taking revenge? I don't believe it was such a coincidence that I didn't encounter a tailor shop along the way. Also, I happened to burn all the spare clothes during the fight."
"That's right, it's revenge. She actually tried to make me fall into the position of being laughed at..."
After that day, in order to fight for the right to become "adults", we went through difficult "wars" and "peace talks", and finally ended up saying "All the food is in my space bag, you plan to starve to death in the form of a flat baby dragon"
"That's the shame of the female dragon." As a trump card, I won the victory, but if I don't find a chance to take revenge, how can I feel at ease?
"Actually, she can definitely transform into a baby dragon form..."
I was so shocked that I quickly stopped Heloise from speaking out through the soul connection.
"Don't say that."
"...I know that she is at the critical point now. If she suddenly realizes that her grievances along the way are unnecessary and that she was probably tricked by you, she will definitely explode."
I shook my head, that's not what I was thinking about. Xiaohong has a character that is easy to get into trouble.
"Wait until we get to the Dragon Tail Tavern before telling her, then there will be drama!"
The dead cat was stunned, and then shook his head helplessly, too lazy to participate in a boring confrontation at the elementary school level.
I didn't take the initiative to ask for directions, because it was obviously not a wise move to reveal my destination to the residents here. I have been to the Dragon Tail Tavern twice, and I should be able to find it if I search more.
"Are you sure you don't plan to trick Xiao Hong for a while?"
"It's just by the way. It won't last long. News here spreads very fast. Soon there will be no more fools to die."
“…Does news spread quickly?”
Heloise nodded thoughtfully and did not ask further questions, but she seemed to have understood my purpose clearly.
The tavern has a lot of traffic. Many intelligence dealers and illegal businessmen are in the large tavern. The bar has a station. We chose that place as the gathering place because it is a convenient and quick source of information. If we are lucky enough, we can get information from people we have known before.
Dealers can still use it.
As a senior adventurer, intelligence is life, especially in unfamiliar and hostile environments.
If Adam and the others arrive early, they will definitely collect intelligence in advance and bribe informants. Our appearance and characteristics have not changed, so they will naturally receive the news when we go all the way into the city. The reason for making it so complicated is...
"Using yourself as bait to fish..."
Yes, we were in the light and Adam was in the dark, and we entered the city separately. People who are not familiar with us have no idea that we are in the same group. It would be a pity to give up this natural advantage.
If there is any pursuer behind us, or if there is any powerful enemy that has been waiting for us here for a long time, as long as we send people to follow us, we will be exposed naturally.
For example, the king of devils, demon lords, emperors of the undead, and evil gods of chaos that I had offended before... I counted the opponents I might encounter, and sighed that I really have a wide range of friends, and there are so many people who want me (go to hell), and I am getting more and more
I think this is a wise decision.
If the opportunity is right, Adam can also work part-time as a sinister assassin.
"What if they didn't come? Or are you just neurotic? We have no enemies at all?"
"Then let's use it as an entertainment activity to trick Xiaohong. It's fun anyway, isn't it?"
Wherever he looked, Xiaohong seemed to have finally come to his senses and began to take off the werewolf's armor. However, as soon as he came closer to smell it, he wrinkled his little nose and volleyed hard without hesitation, kicking the orc's smelly armor.
God.
At the same time, Heloise smiled strangely, and the scene in those pupils had been divided into hundreds of parts, which were the perspectives of the clones left behind along the way.
The "camera" we left along the way worked. The cat that seemed to be taking a nap had actually been observing the city. At this time, one of the scenes aroused Heloise's interest.
"Roland, you are really not neurotic this time, but the fact that you fished out the whale is probably thanks to your good luck." (To be continued.)
