Prologue, understanding this world begins with observation

The cultivation traditions in various regions of the empire also differ significantly. For instance, in the eastern territory of the empire, adjacent to our Roland City, the Sneckman family is known for its popular aberrant cultivation route, which involves the absorption of thunder lizard-type magical beast cores, resulting in the growth of scales on the body. Well, this is considered relatively normal. The most famous snake-man warrior of the Sneckman family has a lower body that is as thick as a barrel. Impressive, isn't it

So, does this mean her strength is not very impressive

Indeed, it is only through comparison that distinctions can be made. Heiderm quietly nodded, for this world is truly mysterious and unfathomable

This time, however, the place he was gazing at was by a large pool in the center of a town filled with classical fantasy style, and sitting beside him was a "child" who was less than one hundred and ten centimeters tall.

This guy's citizenship level has already risen to LV85. If he can continue to steadily increase his strength, people in the circle estimate that he will become a noble within ten years. It is said that several noble families in the city have already begun to pay attention to him. At this point, the baby-faced shorty sighed, "I am about the same age as him, and my merit level has only risen to LV47 citizenship. I am really far behind."

Look, look, He De, you are truly lucky. You have only been here for two days and you have already encountered another one of the top ten beauties recognized in Roland City.

"Uncle Magic, why is it that you are also a practitioner of the enhancement path, yet your physique differs so much from theirs?" Heid looked at the "child" beside him, who was less than 110 centimeters tall.

He smacked his lips, and it was hard to say anything more... This world is truly quite challenging

Heid nodded, roughly in line with his own estimation

Heide looked skeptical: "No way, if what you say is true, then the stronger the magician, the shorter they are. So, wouldn't high-level magicians be smaller than newborn babies?"

Heide found this utterly ridiculous... No matter how one puts it, they mostly have a centaur physique. A centaur! Even if the upper body is handsome, the lower body is still a horse...

The hierarchy in this world is indeed quite strict, even commoners have their ranks... Heid lowered his head to look at the badge on his chest, which was inscribed in the Empire's common language as "LV1 Citizen"

At this point, the child next to He De leaned closer and whispered in his ear: "Moreover, I have heard that consuming the crystal core of the soft-furred rabbit can help maintain a tight and alluring figure, which means..."

Indeed, it is just so. The Sakitreis family is likely the only one among the many noble families of the Empire that consistently maintains an alienated image and practices its traditions. This family is somewhat unique, as the head of the family is concurrently held by four brothers, which is why the four dukes are nicknamed the Four White Horse Princes in the Empire

In our Roland City, things are relatively normal, as many commoners still appear as ordinary people. After all, they lack the sufficient energy and financial resources to enhance themselves. The various folk traditions of cultivation merely result in the growth of beast ears, tails, wings, and other aberrant organs, with changes in body size not being particularly significant.

The upper body is human, and the lower body is a horse

"Who said that? Haven't you seen the pair of black feathered wings behind her? Such an obvious manifestation of aberration; even if she is not a master of magic, the sheer power of those enormous wings would be enough to effortlessly tear us into tiny pieces to feed the griffins..."

Heid nodded, although in reality, it was not at all related to the matter of the book.

So, are those short and sturdy fellows coming over there the practitioners of the dwarf-type enhancement route that you mentioned, Uncle? Are they strong?" Heide pointed to a few stout individuals, about 120 to 130 centimeters tall, resembling dwarves, who were walking out from a small alley.

However, the vast universe is the most mysterious and unpredictable. As a traveler from another world, being able to arrive in this familiar yet strange realm is truly both unfortunate and fortunate.

Such a white knight? ... Indeed, Hede has truly lost. As expected, humans from different worlds will never share the same aesthetic standards, but this difference is rather absurdly pronounced

It seems that I am currently at the very bottom of this world... thought Heide to himself.

"I am a white magician," said the doll-faced little one named Magic, unconcerned. "My enhancement path is quite unique; in order to increase the concentration of magical power, I have compressed my size..."

Therefore, compared to the situations in these regions, do you think that the circumstances in our Roland City appear quite normal and ordinary?" Magik finally asked

It is said that when the four super white horse princes were conferred the title of duke in the capital, they caused a sensation in the social circles of the city. Countless noble ladies and young heiresses were captivated by them, praising not only their elegant conversation and impeccable manners but also their unparalleled appearance, which was a perfect embodiment of ancient knights revived in modern times. When the four white horse princes returned to their territory in the southwest of the empire, hundreds of wealthy young ladies and noblewomen, infatuated with their charm, even attempted to elope in order to follow them, nearly triggering a major reshuffle among the noble families of the capital. Even now, there are still many ignorant young girls who secretly leave home to admire the grace of the four white horse princes.

Indeed, however, these individuals are not of the combat-oriented enhancement type. I happen to recognize them, as they are construction workers from the city. Although it is not easy to discern the strength of dwarf-type enhancers from their appearance, there are quite a few practitioners of the dwarf-type enhancement route in the army. Those individuals, who have long consumed various high-grade magical gorilla core crystals along with regular exercise, possess robust and sturdy bodies, as well as high magical resistance

Oh, I know this guy; he is a somewhat well-known beast hunter, probably a level 42 fighter. His mutation training route mainly involves consuming the crystal cores of multi-horned rhinoceroses, which allows his skin to become incredibly tough, comparable to the hide of a multi-horned rhinoceros in battle. Of course, his strength and explosive power are also quite remarkable

Indeed, there are even more shocking revelations... Heid found himself somewhat speechless; the experiences of the past few days had left his mind in a state of severe indigestion. This was not only due to the fact that the orcs, birdmen, and dwarves, who were originally ordinary in this world, were not the typical orcs, birdmen, and dwarves in the conventional sense, but also due to a multitude of deeper reasons.

Two days ago, Heide had been squatting by the roadside, engaging in the utterly tedious act of waiting for an interview appointment. And two days later, at least according to his own perception of time, he once again began this monotonous behavior

Indeed, Lord Viscount Shiertias is a star among commoners who was elevated to nobility only in the past decade, exemplifying both talent and beauty. In our Roland City, as long as you possess the ability, it is not so difficult to rise from commoner to noble. For instance, she achieved great merit by developing methods to tame two types of avian magical beasts, the Chocobo and the Terror Bird, as mounts, which allowed her to ascend to the rank of viscount. Furthermore, she is currently one of the internal affairs officials in our Roland City.

Is she the winged humanoid type of aberration cultivator you mentioned

"Dawing," commonly referred to as sitting by the street to watch beautiful women, can also apply to girls sitting by the road to admire handsome men, although such instances are relatively rare

Magic, having said this, was still not finished: "Moreover, the Sakitrith family in the southwest of the Empire is even more remarkable. There, from the lords to the commoners, there is a profound admiration for horse-type magical beasts, so most of their cultivation traditions are closely related to horse-type magical beasts. For instance, the current four dukes of the Sakitrith family all follow a special transformation cultivation path of centaur type. Do you know what a centaur looks like?"

... ... , Uncle, what is that guy over there with six black bone horns on his head, wearing only a pair of shorts and showing off his muscles? Although I have only known this guy next to me for half a day, I already understand the nature of this seemingly innocent and cute "child". To avoid him saying something inappropriate, I can only change the subject.

Once again, the top ten beauties of a certain region seem rather cliché... Hed secretly scoffed in his heart, yet he could not deny that the mature woman riding a white chocobo was indeed a genuine beauty. Particularly, the pair of black wings that emerged from the opening at the back of her white robe added a significant touch of mystery to her allure.

The Magick beside him discerned Heid's thoughts: "Do you think our appearance is rather strange? After all, you have spent so many years in the Elven Empire, where you are accustomed to seeing those handsome and beautiful elves. Most human slaves there also lack the opportunity for cultivation and have only basic physiques."

Heide carefully listened to Magic's explanation; this world was both so familiar and yet so strange, making it difficult for him to adapt in an instant

Well, after all, the cultivation path left by my father was not perfect, so the side effects are quite significant. Nobles who possess more advanced cultivation legacies certainly do not have to deal with what I do. Magix did not feel that there was anything wrong with her appearance. Moreover, I basically never show signs of aging. I tell you, many mature women particularly like my looks and figure, and I am quite popular.

In fact, the majority of ordinary people in the empire still maintain a basic appearance. Moreover, the cultivation traditions of many noble families differ from those of commoners, and instances of aberration are quite rare. Such unique appearances only manifest during combat or when utilizing special abilities.

"What about that girl with rabbit ear-like appendages who just walked by? From her gait and physique, I estimate that she is definitely not a combat-type aberration; she is most likely an ordinary civilian formula primarily aimed at enhancing physical constitution. Based on my experience, she probably consumes the crystal cores of soft-furred rabbits. I have heard that many young ladies from noble families occasionally consume these magical beast crystal cores to maintain smooth and shiny hair, so I believe this is correct"

The doll-faced little guide looked at the towering man, who stood over 220 centimeters tall, with a hint of envy and continued: "Therefore, he basically does not wear protective gear, nor does he carry weapons. Most of the time, he only wears shorts and even goes without shoes. His fists and feet are covered with bony armor during combat, resulting in tremendous destructive power. His ultimate move is the powerful headbutt delivered by the three pairs of sharp horns on his head. The various magical beasts that have perished under his horned headbutt number at least over 800, if not in the thousands."