Chapter 9, New Adventures

John looked at her for a while, his brows slightly furrowing

Although influenced by the oceanic climate, the winter here is not as dry and harsh as in other places, nor can it be described as warm. The young girl is dressed only in a dark long skirt, her face slightly pale from the cold, standing far away from the crowd, her eyes fixed intently on the violinist who is bowing to everyone.

"Who came up with this? It's simply genius!" John's fingers gently tapped on the table to express his excitement. "In the past, the temple had to accommodate pilgrims for free, providing them with food and lodging, yet they were too proud to request increased funding from various governments. Every year at the end of the year, they found themselves at a loss with a budget full of deficits. I believe they should have done this long ago!"

Evan's mind was in complete disarray. Deep down, he wanted to slam on the gas and drive straight back to Master Gal's house, handing over this monstrous creature that devoured lives to the powerful "Golden Medals" for resolution. However... that was a girl, and he himself was a hunter who had already graduated.

Evan said, "Stop joking, you are a priest!"

Evan's voice suddenly came to a halt, as he finally recalled what that terrifying history teacher had taught him: a thousand years ago, the temple was hailed as the "Last Guardian of the Continent," an absolute sacred place where every person who set foot here did so with a heart of reverence and devotion

Never retreat, unwavering until death

Perhaps we should contact Mentor Gal.

Her beautiful green eyes seemed to shine in the sunlight, and her long hair, tied with a ribbon, fell neatly behind her. Many passersby couldn't help but glance back at her. Evan thought for a moment and candidly suggested, "I think it would be enough for you to wear a formal dress and stand at the door as a model... but you need to wait until you recover."

"No! We... we should go save her!" Evan's face turned red with anger as he finally shouted this sentence

Evan looked at his friend strangely as he stood up without any warning: "What?"

The high fever is caused by a bacterial infection of the wound. Evan said, "The therapist Berg administered antibiotics to you. If you have not encountered this before, the effect is immediate; it will instantly kill the viruses and bacteria in your body"

"You did not act alone," John said, "there is also me."

Hmm?

At that moment, a sudden burst of music resonated in the hall on the first floor of the department store, capturing the attention of the few patrons seated in the open-air café on the second floor. The performer displayed exceptional skill, and it was not until the end of a segment that the surrounding crowd erupted into applause. Evan then explained, "With Thanksgiving approaching, the department store is inviting some students from music academies to perform as part of a promotional effort. However, that girl playing the violin is truly remarkable; I dare say her level is sufficient for her to hold a concert directly."

Evan sighed: "I know this may be difficult to accept..."

John walked out of the crowd with an impassive expression, extending his hand towards him. Evan noticed that he was holding a gray disc between his fingers, which emitted a strange light. Evan's eyes widened instantly, and he became tense, his lips trembling as he anxiously searched around. Unfortunately, he had seen this gray disc in an ancient illustrated book at the temple library: "Deep ... ... deeply ... ... "

Oh... no," Evan waved his hand, "What I mean is that you don't need to do any work to support yourself. The temple won't allow a former priest to cheat at the casino. Moreover, the temple is much wealthier now than it was in your time. In addition to government funding, we also have substantial tax-exempt tourism revenue.

Suddenly, a person gently tapped her on the shoulder. The young girl was startled and turned around to see a handsome man holding a small handbag: "Miss, you dropped your belongings"

John gestured and said, "Do you have that small box where we can put the letters? We should start writing to the undertaker..."

The Eye of the Abyss. John retracted his finger, and the small disc fell into his palm, quickly evaporating like a piece of ice dropped onto a brazier

John pondered for a moment, then lowered his head and used a fork to pick up a small piece of the enticing dessert, placing it in his mouth. The slightly cloying sweetness quickly spread across his tongue, extending all the way to his heart.

The man had a pair of striking eyes, as if he could see into her soul. His gaze sent a shiver down her spine, and the young girl hurriedly grabbed her bag, not even bothering to say thank you, and rushed out through the crowd.

John was dumbfounded: "Good heavens!"

A new adventure is about to begin

It is ... ... indeed, many retired hunters return to the temple, memorizing a fabricated introduction to the temple's anecdotes, serving as guides and narrators. Even the archbishop occasionally appears, offering services for taking photos with tourists.

One can imagine that this fellow must have been a trendsetting sword-wielding priest in his own time

At this moment, those who do not wish to smile are not normal individuals; however, John still cleared his throat, covering his mouth with his hand, attempting to suppress the corners of his mouth that were desperately trying to curl upwards, in order to avoid hurting the self-esteem of his exceptionally sensitive and timid new friend

What do you think?" John asked with great interest

... ...

Many people pay to visit

What happened? Evan squeezed over, asking, "What’s going on?"

John placed a hand on his shoulder and said, "You sit here, I will go down to take a look"

"Then can I also be a guide?" John asked eagerly, "I know a lot of interesting things, and of course, according to your standards, I would need to add a bit of embellishment; I am quite skilled at storytelling!"

No," John said cheerfully, "we should contact the undertaker first, and then choose a picturesque cemetery for this lovely young lady.

John smiled and gave him two firm pats on the shoulder: "Good job, buddy. Since you are so brave, let's head in the direction I said, and we will go catch the Abyssal Jackal"

"Oh, it is a trial." John laughed easily, "Very useful, this is how I transformed from a wasteful spendthrift into a man who can earn a living for himself."

It seems that this unfortunate child not only faints at the sight of blood but also has a stuttering problem when he is nervous

Evan shuddered violently, but he quickly exhaled in relief and patted his chest, saying: "If you remove the Eye of the Abyss from the person being targeted, she should be fine, right?"

Oh," John chuckled silently. At that moment, his smile was not as cheerful as usual, perhaps due to the dim light in the car. Evan suddenly felt that his smile carried an indescribable sense of gloom and severity. "How could there still be those who dare to provoke in the holy land of Sarra?"

Two people walked out of the mall, one in front of the other. John quietly explained to Evan: "I think you should have learned this in 'Demon Classification Research'; 'Eye of the Abyss' is actually a marker."

The three characters "Abyss Wolf" once again made Evan shiver, but fortunately, he still had enough strength to press the accelerator

John said nonchalantly, "Aren't you still here?"

We slay the last beast, intercept the final curse, sever the last thorn, raise the last lamp, until the last drop of blood is shed

Then, according to what you said, can other diseases also be avoided in this way

No, it's not that simple. The Abyssal Jackal does not rely on the Eye of the Abyss to locate its prey; this is merely a... a small prop used to amplify the negative emotions that exist within a person," John said, pausing for a moment before continuing, "I don't think we have left Sara State yet, have we?

Can souvenirs still be purchased

Interns acting alone or independently is a violation of regulations

He cautiously glanced at John, wondering if he would be angry... For the sake of those disrespectful descendants who have insulted this sanctity and honor

In fact, this is not my only profession; I have also worked as a bounty hunter for half a year, cheating for others in casinos. Unfortunately, I was discovered by the venue, so I ended up watching over their establishment for an entire year. John stretched out his long legs. Although he sometimes appeared a bit overly lively, his every move still revealed the shadow of a good upbringing. "By the way, I also spent some time writing lyrics for bards. I originally wanted to join them, but I could never keep up with the rhythm and was politely ordered to be quiet by those friends." Although he sometimes appeared a bit overly lively, his every move still revealed the shadow of a good upbringing. "By the way, I also spent some time writing lyrics for bards. I originally wanted to join them, but I could never keep up with the rhythm and was politely ordered to be quiet by those friends."

Tourism in Salah State has a long history, featuring many world-renowned ancient buildings, particularly the Temple and the Adralat Cemetery, which are iconic attractions of Salah State. They receive a large number of visitors each year. I have heard that the revenue from ticket sales and souvenir sales alone is sufficient to support the operation of the Temple, not to mention the hotels and restaurants in the vicinity that belong to the Temple's industry.

In this world, he thought, there is no war, no disease, no city-states and villages shrouded in the shadow of mass death, the air is filled with the aromas wafting from various food shops, and the thick stench of blood and the decaying odor rising from the swamps can no longer be detected

John continues his demon-level knowledge dissemination: "The Abyssal Jackal is an extremely agile creature. Once it sets its sights on a prey, it generally will not leave him or her for a distance of one kilometer. If it believes the timing is right, it can capture its prey in the blink of an eye... From the moment of locating to the time it tears open the prey's chest to obtain the heart, it will not take longer than the time it takes you to finish a roasted chicken leg"

The second piece of music began to play, lively and cheerful, with the two performers collaborating seamlessly, as if every glance and every movement conveyed their intentions to one another with such tacit understanding... The girl in the long dress stood apart from the crowd, her entire being seemed to have left the ground, half standing on ice and half being scorched by fire, her fingers digging into her flesh, even her very short nails left a row of imprints on her palm

Evan opened the car door for him, and John sat down, then said: "The Eye of the Abyss represents 'I watch you from the dark corners.' Once this kind of tracking is placed upon you, you will be hunted to death by this brutal and greedy entity until it gets the heart of its prey as it desires"

"Ancient Horror Stories" Evan said like a mosquito

Evan swore that he would never eat roasted chicken legs again

But you... you are an injured person," Evan stammered, "Injured persons are also prohibited from undertaking missions, unless the therapist deems them healed and has signed off.

Ah ... ... Hmm? Yes

It is acceptable; although this kind of thing has been criticized by many scholars since its inception, it has indeed saved many lives

Yes

The Abyssal Jackal delights in hearts filled with jealousy, and it also enjoys tormenting its prey for extended periods to harvest more negative emotions. This hunting method allows it to grow stronger, which is why the more crimes the Abyssal Jackal commits, the harder it becomes to capture. John walked into the underground parking garage—he possessed an incredible sense of direction, having gained a profound understanding of the intricate layout of the mall after just one pass. After merely walking through once, he seemed to have a very deep understanding of the complex terrain of the mall.

Evan's lips trembled, and he looked like he was about to cry

I said, "This is not very good. Although you saved me, I cannot rely on you for my livelihood; I still need to find a job." John seemed not to like the taste of coffee very much; he frowned after the first sip and set it aside. "Is there anything I can do?"

The boy sitting next to the piano took the hand of the girl playing the violin, and together they bowed to the audience. John had been cheering for their performance along with everyone else, but suddenly, his gaze unintentionally fell upon a girl standing not far away, hidden among the crowd.

"What income?" John did not understand

He suddenly had a strange illusion, as if he had awakened from a deep sleep to find himself reborn in paradise, and his feelings were a mix of emotions

Evan : `` ... ... ''

I am willing to devote my entire life, swearing by my life and soul, to protect all my good fellow citizens—men, women, and children—from death, bloodshed, and panic

I... I don't know," Evan stammered, "In the research on Difu classification, this content is no longer present; it does not belong to the modern common Difu. I have only... only seen it in an illustrated book. It mentioned that it, it is a mark made by a certain extremely ferocious Difu on its prey.

It is much better now," John said nonchalantly. "In our place, even if there is purified water that can cleanse the corrosion from wounds, many people still die from the subsequent high fever. Although your therapists may not be very familiar with the therapist's manual, they seem to have a solid grasp of pharmacology.

John raised an eyebrow: "What album?"

Evan stared at him in astonishment

Every hunter has once made such an oath, which has been passed down through generations and engraved into the bloodline of all.

"Then... what should we do?" Evan stammered, his throat tightening as he asked, his heart racing rapidly. The book "Ancient Horror Stories" had clearly cast a significant shadow over his once innocent youthful heart.