Chapter 10, Out of the Forest of Trees

Additionally, there are a multitude of named and unnamed ethnic groups, showcasing a great diversity

But how exactly does this ability come about? It truly puzzles me. Is it because of the Demon King system?

Although Naspar is a small town, it boasts large city walls reaching up to 20 meters due to its role as a forward base against the tyrannical demon king. The entire town is designed in a pentagonal shape, which is said to have been established for the convenience of arranging protective spells at the time of its construction

Logically, such a place should not have anyone residing here; however, if we were to turn back time by twenty years, it would present a completely different scene

This place is even larger than expected, is it really just a small town

However, her range of activities is limited to this, as she has never ventured further. This is because she must constantly guard the crystal ball to prevent the emergence of a new demon king while she is not present.

Despite the novelty of the situation, Pei Renli tried his best not to appear overly curious, fearing it might attract unnecessary attention

However, since it has been twenty years and the small town still exists, it indicates that it still possesses a slight advantage in attracting outsiders

To quickly and safely understand this plane and the multiverse, having the identity of an adventurer will certainly make things much easier. Moreover, adventurer schools also teach some specialized skills

Ravina's voice emanates from the shadow beneath Pei Renli's feet; this is her innate ability to hide and move within shadows

With the sudden disappearance of the tyrannical demon king, various countries, upon confirming his absence, found no reason to continue spending large sums of wealth in this area. As one country after another withdrew their funds, a significant number of adventurers, unable to receive payment, naturally ceased their visits, leading to the gradual desolation of the town

Therefore, attending the Adventurer's School allows one to learn magic or martial arts. Pei Renli must do everything possible to improve his chances of survival before being thrown into the Demon King's Arena again. After discussing with Lafna, she recommended that Pei Renli enroll in the Adventurer's School.

At that time, hundreds and thousands of adventurers entered the Great Tree Sea along the well-trodden paths every day, heading towards the Demon King's Castle in an attempt to defeat the tyrannical Demon King. The convergence of manpower and financial resources from across the entire realm also resulted in unprecedented prosperity.

What is even more tragic is that due to extreme marginalization, even merchant caravans rarely come here. The townspeople who wish to purchase daily necessities can only travel to the coastal cities in the south to procure them in person. Aside from a small number of adventurers who may wish to venture into the Great Tree Sea in search of treasure, almost no one comes to this small town.

In front of one of the city gates, a sunshade tent had been set up early, with tables, chairs, and other office supplies arranged. At the same time, a considerable number of people were gathered there, seemingly for some purpose

However, when she recited the lyrics again, I noticed a slight difference compared to the original lyrics. This may have been due to the need to translate into a common language for the sake of rhyme, resulting in certain automatic adjustments. The original meaning, however, remained largely unchanged, so it is not a concern if it is limited to communication

However, upon careful consideration, the Demon King system was activated only when I agreed to become the Demon King. Yet, prior to that, I was already able to understand Lavina's words, so it should be unrelated to it

We will measure your abilities

This feeling is quite peculiar, akin to learning to ride a bicycle; even after decades without riding, one does not forget, and it resembles a kind of instinct.

Not to mention the difficulty of the assessment for the latter, the handling fees alone amount to a significant sum. On the other hand, although the former requires two years of attendance at school before graduation, it is much more affordable and allows for the acquisition of practical skills, making it the first choice.

The Great Tree Sea is extremely vast and features a highly complex environment, encompassing various terrains including swamps and wetlands, rather than being merely a simple forest

First, successfully graduated from the Adventurer's School; second, passed the rigorous assessment

As mentioned earlier, Naspar has a slight allure that attracts outsiders, and this allure is, in fact, the Adventurer Training School

Here comes the classic plot of a time-travel story

To the north from here, one must traverse a vast expanse of mountains; to the east, it is necessary to cross highlands and wastelands to reach the civilized world. Only by heading south for approximately half a day's journey can one arrive at a relatively prosperous coastal city. It can be said that the location of the town is truly on the fringes.

No matter how much is said, strength is the ultimate truth; regardless of how professional or standardized things may be, capability will always be the foremost priority for adventurers

The number of casual personnel, along with those gathered at the 'registration office' by the city gate, amounts to just over a hundred. One cannot hold much hope for how long such a school can continue to operate

On the eastern side of the Sea of Trees, there is a small town called 'Naspar' that can be described as being in close proximity.

In the multiverse, the most commonly used language and script is known as the Universal Language, which consists of 34 letters in its spelling system. However, due to the presence of various races beyond just humans, different races generally have their own specialized languages and scripts, such as Elvish, Dwarvish, Halfling, Gnomish, Draconic, and so on

To become an adventurer, one must hold a qualification certificate, which is typically obtained through one of two methods

In accordance with your orders, I have completed the necessary procedures yesterday, and you may proceed directly.

The reason is quite simple; the existence of the Tyrant Demon King has significantly advanced the professionalism of the adventurer profession. The days when one could claim to be an adventurer simply by withstanding a sword and then rush off to accept commissions are long gone

The town originally stockpiled a large amount of daily necessities and fortification equipment, so despite its small size, in terms of defensive capability, it is no less impressive than a truly solid fortress

-- BY: Lafna

It is yet another sunny morning, and the spring morning still carries a hint of chill; however, compared to the cold of winter, the temperatures of spring provide a refreshing and comfortable sensation.

Due to standardization and professionalization, adventurers possess certain privileges in almost all countries, and even with the disappearance of the tyrannical demon king, these privileges have not been entirely revoked

However, it is precisely because of its vastness that this area is generally marked as a 'civilization prohibited zone' on any map

However, it must be said that Naspar has indeed fallen into decline, and the Adventurer Training School is not the only one of its kind; there are not many who are willing to travel to a small town on the fringes of civilization

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There is no other option; Lafna has only been to Naspar, and is not familiar with the towns further away, so Pei Renli has only one choice.

The staff pointed to the "globe"

This place was originally built as a stronghold against the former Demon King, which is why it was constructed to be particularly sturdy

The number of people waiting to register is not large, and it feels like it will take no more than five or six minutes before it is Pei Renli's turn

He donned a cloak and effortlessly blended into the crowd

What is quite incredible is that, as a time traveler, I have no issues communicating with the locals, and it seems that I can freely switch between any language, even being able to read and write all scripts with ease

He stepped forward and saw an object resembling a globe placed on a table beneath the tent, and this item was also positioned on a tray connected to something akin to a mechanical typewriter.

The singing of His Majesty the Demon King is comparable to a sonic attack, truly befitting of His Majesty the Demon King

Pei Renli needs information and also requires practical means to ensure his survival. Becoming an adventurer is indeed a very good choice

Pei Renli lifted his cloak and took out a scroll tied with a red ribbon from the inner pocket. He walked towards the tent set up in front of the city gate.

He casually removed his hood and looked towards the city gate, as if speaking to himself:

Against this backdrop, Naspar was established, and its original purpose, as implied by its name, was to serve as an outpost deep within the Great Tree Sea

As the sun gradually rises, the dew hanging on the branches and grass blades is slowly evaporated. The town of Naspar, which should have been almost devoid of outsiders, is relatively lively today.

Please place your hand here

The bread that was previously given to Pei Renli was actually reserve food purchased by Lafna from Naspar. She has been here many times before

After all, regardless of whether a new demon king appears, Lavna still needs to make a living

He even saw a creature resembling a humanoid cat, not a cat-eared girl, but indeed a cat that had been forcibly shaped into a humanoid form, a tabby cat person

As of now, the permanent population of Naspar is less than 5,000 and is continuing to decline. Many people, unable to make a living, have no choice but to move elsewhere in search of new opportunities

Naspar is a transliteration from the Elvish language, originally meaning 'the outpost at the forefront'

Excerpt from "The Notes of Demon King Atlas"

In addition to the elves and dwarves commonly found in fantasy stories, Pei Renli also encountered halflings, who appeared to be normal humans scaled down to half their size, with disproportionately large arms and heads, as well as very short gnomes. He also saw half-orcs with beast-like ears on their heads, and there were quite a few individuals like Rafna, who had a pair of horns on their foreheads.

I cannot think of any reliable explanation at the moment, so I can only attribute it to a slight 'aftereffect' brought about by time travel

After discovering this, I had my subordinate Lavna sing a Chinese song from Earth, which, it is said, was perfectly translated into a universal language for her, with lyrics that were very rhymed and without any sense of incongruity

Twenty years ago, when the tyrannical Demon King was still around, his castle was located deep within the Great Tree Sea. At that time, all the mortal kingdoms across the entire realm felt a tangible threat. They spent vast sums of money to hire and train adventurers, and mobilized the strength of the entire nation to equip them with the finest weapons and magical items. Naturally, all supplies and supporting facilities were also fully prepared.

It is said that although Ravna informed us that this world is not inhabited solely by humans, seeing it with one's own eyes is still somewhat different from merely hearing about it

Furui Control is ecstatic

Indeed, to this day, these defensive arrangements have become quite ineffective, and due to financial issues, even the city guards have been dismissed one by one. The current guards are essentially no different from the urban management officers.

When the tyrannical demon king was still around, in order to cultivate a sufficient number of qualified talents, various countries invested in the construction of numerous supporting facilities in Naspar. Among these, schools for training personnel were certainly included. Even now, although the town has declined, there are still some individuals who return each year to enroll.

In simple terms, this is equivalent to a technical school

The guards defending the city opened the city gates and, yawning, began their day of duty.

At that moment, a traveler clad in a gray cloak emerged from the woods adjacent to the sea of trees outside the town, parting the vines that obstructed his path. He carried a canvas backpack and had a short sword for self-defense hanging at his waist, presenting himself in a standard social persona