Chapter 7, Otherworld
After the battle at the small building, Rogge became greatly interested in the skeleton that could play dead. In the quiet of the night, it was common to find Rogge standing on the second floor of the small building, staring eye to eye with the skeleton. After countless attempts to communicate through mental power yielded no results, Rogge finally lost interest.
Damn it, why am I so unlucky? Even the flirtatious women are coming after me. It's made it so I can't even touch a woman for a month. Damn it, in the end, didn't I make her taste my power!" Luns gritted his teeth. "Is that girl still locked up with you?" Franco asked. "Of course, she's being well taken care of. I can't let her go so easily; she almost made me lose everything! So, how about it, brothers, want to come over to my place tonight?" The men at the table all chuckled lewdly.
In the otherworld, there is no time, and the wind and moon are constantly wandering. It does not know how long it has been wandering, nor does it know how much longer it will continue to wander
A few people continued to drink for a while. Except for Kate, the others were all unemployed drifters, and they were thinking of going out for a stroll. They decided to venture to Falburg together, to open a weapon shop and also to acquire items from adventurers. Kate left first, while the others packed their things, planning to set off together in a few days. As for Fess, he had already been dragged down by Rog, but the items in his laboratory could not be moved away in a short time.
Several masked individuals brandished their weapons and charged forward, while a magician on the periphery began to chant a spell
The wind carried a damp chill, and at times a foul stench assaulted the senses
As the weather has warmed up, people's hearts have also become restless. On the day of the exam, Rog casually cast two Flame Finger spells in the examination hall, and even though he passed the exam, he earned himself a set of wizard robes. In the afternoon, he registered at the Mage Guild in the city, officially becoming a low-level wizard. If he is willing to be summoned when needed by the Rhine Alliance, Rog can also receive a monthly stipend of 5 gold coins. However, after studying a wealth of history, Rog now harbors greater ambitions. If he is willing to be summoned when needed by the Rhine Alliance, Rog can also receive a monthly stipend of 5 gold coins. However, after studying a wealth of history, Rog now harbors greater ambitions.
In the otherworld, it seems that the other skeletons and zombies do not disturb each other when they meet. Fengyue does not understand why, whenever she encounters a solitary one, she feels compelled to defeat them at all costs. "I am hungry," thought the skeleton.
Brothers, tomorrow I will take office in Falburg. Alas, we won't be able to gather as often in the future. You all must come to see me frequently, of course, at your own expense. Kate looked very dejected.
Rog did not know where the skeleton's knife came from, and after studying it for a long time without any results, he decided not to pursue it further
The distant horizon is an endless void of blackness. The sky is perpetually a murky gray, resembling the darkest twilight. The gray above is constantly swirling, yet it is impossible to discern whether it is clouds or mist.
The battle lasted for a long time. The strength of the zombie was beyond what Fengyue could contend with. After the cost of three ribs, Fengyue finally realized that the zombie could not catch up to him. Then, a skeleton began to circle around the zombie, occasionally striking with a knife to slice off some rotten flesh. Eventually, the zombie fell, and Fengyue had fewer than 20 ribs left.
The forest seems to have no end.
It has been a while since we brothers have gathered properly, damn it, there are assassins everywhere. Come, let us not return until we are drunk today! The bear-like Ete is even taller than the pure knight Kate. He raised his wine cup and downed it all in one go. Kate, with his heroic face and righteous demeanor, is also flushed, the smell of alcohol overwhelming. As for Luns and Franco, they are both quite handsome. However, among the nobility, they are rather ordinary, as noble ladies tend to be quite attractive.
"When it comes to adventurers, your eyes light up. Haven't you had enough of that girl from last time?" Aite chuckled as he stared at Luns.
Carrying a rusty long knife, Fengyue wandered aimlessly in the forest, having already forgotten where this knife was found. It carefully avoided certain areas, as its intuition warned of a powerful and malevolent presence there. Fengyue was clever, always devising ways to cleverly defeat skeletons like itself, for they carried an energy that made Fengyue thirst.
Aite passed the examination of the Magic Academy three months ago and is now diligently working towards becoming a magic knight. After all, being a magician is too much of a waste for his large build. Kate, under the old man's training, has become a competent Level 5 knight; from a faith perspective, the father and son could be considered dark knights. As for Luns and Franco, while they indulge in leisure, they have also made progress in swordsmanship. What is even more remarkable is that the majority of the money they spend on women, artworks, and fine wines has been redirected towards their own equipment, resulting in a significant enhancement of their abilities beyond their actual level. As for Luns and Franco, while they indulge in leisure, they have also made progress in swordsmanship. What is even more remarkable is that the majority of the money they spend on women, artworks, and fine wines has been redirected towards their own equipment, resulting in a significant enhancement of their abilities beyond their actual level
"You few scoundrels, you deserve to die! Today, I shall avenge Qi Wei's grievances." Several ruffians sighed in unison; they had heard such an opening line at least seven or eight times before.
This is a different world, a paradise for the undead and demons
The dim light of the sky dappled the ground and the figure of the moonlight. It only wished to leave this forest, yet it did not know why it wanted to do so. Perhaps it was instinct.
The wind and moon can always sense a trace of energy emanating from the person named "Rog". The wind and moon also know that they cannot refuse Rog's commands. There are too many things in this world that the wind and moon cannot comprehend. However, this energy makes them feel comfortable and more powerful, yet it is too scarce; they are like a helpless traveler in the desert waiting for an unknown moment when a drop of water might fall.
Luns also came to life. "There are two hundred thousand people in Falburg, and there are likely many beauties. With Kate there, we don't have to live like grandsons as we do in the capital; it's a significant official position. Anyway, I have nothing to do, Rog, let's partner up."
There is neither day nor night here, nor is there time
Having forgotten which day it was, Fengyue found several high-quality bones. After a mist passed, these bones had replenished their 24 ribs. Fengyue felt that their ribs should indeed be 24. This repair had exhausted the energy Fengyue had accumulated; had it not been for the timely transmission of some energy from "Rogue," Fengyue did not know if they would be able to face the first zombie they encountered.
The ground is covered with swamps, and one or two bubbles occasionally rise from the gray mud. The skeletons of unknown creatures occasionally float to the surface, only to be swallowed again by the mud
As the moon reached its zenith, several dissolute nobles staggered out of the tavern, their long robes stained with wine. Upon entering a dark, elongated street, a few masked figures dressed as adventurers suddenly emerged silently, surrounding the group in the center.
Fengyue had lost track of how long it had been wandering in this forest. It could not remember where it came from, only that a creature named "Rog" had given it this name. Fengyue instinctively felt nauseated by its name, yet it could not understand where this feeling originated. As for vomiting, it felt so familiar, yet it could not recall how to do it. Of course, what could a skeleton vomit? As for vomiting, it felt so familiar, yet it could not recall how to do it. Of course, what could a skeleton vomit?
An insatiable thirst for beauty and romance
Kate took a sip of wine and said, "My old man insists that I go there to accumulate some military achievements, so he can support me more. Besides, the commander of the knight order stationed at Falburg has a close relationship with my father, so he can look out for me a bit. This time, he even gave me that black elf breastplate from home, hehe, I've hit the jackpot"
The sound of clinking echoed as several wine glasses collided heavily together
Suddenly, a crossbow bolt shot into the wizard's chest like lightning, and Rog was now known as the wizard killer. The others drew their weapons from beneath their robes, showing no signs of having been drunk. Moreover, they were fully armed beneath their robes. The group acted in perfect unison, all rushing towards a masked man in front of them. The man was taken aback, rolled over, and fell into a roadside ditch, narrowly escaping death. The scoundrels of the royal capital immediately broke through the encirclement and fled in disarray. In the midst of the chaos, someone scattered a small bag of yellow beans, causing the ambushers to be thrown into disarray, leaving them helplessly watching as the scoundrels vanished into the night.
Franco said: "Falburg? That's the one near the Demon Realm Forest, right? There are quite a few thieves around there. I've heard that recently, small groups of scouts from the Ron Duchy have been frequently crossing the Demon Realm Forest to operate in that vicinity. Be careful.
"Brothers, Falburg is indeed a great place!" Rog became animated. He stepped onto a chair and, speaking with fervor, said: "That place is close to the Demon Domain Forest and near the front lines, so there are plenty of adventurers! This time, Kate is going there to be the cavalry squad leader... Ah? Is it the squad leader? It doesn't matter, isn't the regiment leader your relative from hetushu.com? We can develop this well... Just think about it, those adventurers, monster hunters, and even the army, what do they all need? Is it the squad leader? It doesn't matter, isn't the regiment leader your relative from hetushu.com? We can develop this well... Just think about it, those adventurers, monster hunters, and even the army, what do they all need? Weapons! If we start a weapons shop, won't we strike it rich? This is something others find difficult to do, with many restrictions, but we have no such limitations. Think again, how do those who enter the Demon Domain Forest make their money? Right, they hunt monsters and sell their cores or hides for profit... We may not have the strength to hunt monsters, but we can purchase their prey. This is something others find difficult to do, with many restrictions, but we have no such limitations. Think again, how do those who enter the Demon Domain Forest make their money? Right, they hunt monsters and sell their cores or hides for profit... We may not have the strength to hunt monsters, but we can purchase their prey... These items, once they reach that reserved hand of Fes, become excellent materials... Transform them into magical equipment and sell them to adventurers, and we can sit back and watch them shed a few layers of skin!"
The forest, which lost all vitality billions of years ago. The towering trees are left with only their trunks and thicker branches. Hanging from the trees are strands resembling spider webs, yet they cannot possibly be spider webs. No spider can survive here.
A few individuals are not inherently ambitious; they are merely compelled by circumstances. After the battle at the small building, during the times when these individuals sought pleasure and forcibly took women from the populace, there would occasionally be someone who would jump in and engage in a fierce fight. Although the Sword and Blood Rose Mercenary Group is not large and lacks even third-rate members, the leader (the deceased mage) is generous, and Qiwai has many suitors. There are always some mercenaries who know the truth and are motivated to seek revenge. Although the Sword and Blood Rose Mercenary Group is not large and lacks even third-rate members, the leader (the deceased mage) is generous, and Qiwai has many suitors. There are always some mercenaries who know the truth and are motivated to seek revenge.
Several individuals have gone through life-and-death situations together multiple times over the past six months, thus forging a deep bond of friendship
The weather has been getting hotter day by day, and before he knew it, Rog had already celebrated his twentieth birthday. It was time for him to leave the Magic Academy, and in a few days, the examination day would arrive. Over the past few months, he had read more than thirty volumes of the Comprehensive History of the Continent, along with a plethora of adventure biographies, travelogues, and various notes.