Once upon a time there was a greedy snake.

Chapter 226 Who Writes a Diary If They're a Serious Person?

While Setka, who was in charge of security, was secretly observing these heavily armored Chosen Champions, these Chosen Champions from outer space were also observing these locals.

The one who observed the most was naturally the second-generation Maifan Sage, Elias. He had once traveled to the Underworld with the Ancient Serpent and had also been appointed as a guide to the Underworld—which meant that the locals who originally lived here had, to some extent, come under his jurisdiction.

Since we're already going to take charge, we definitely need to find out more about it first.

Moreover, Elias was also somewhat curious about these locals.

"After all, these locals, how should I put it..."

Elias found it hard to describe the feeling. After all, looking at the entire star system, the natives of this planet seemed rather primitive. They hadn't even developed their own technological system yet, and were still at the stage of relying on the gods for everything. So-called divine magic, although it had some similarities to magic, was essentially still about asking the gods for help.

In a sense, this is not even very common. After all, the civilizations or powers that Elias is aware of are basically those with some reputation. Elias can only experience this kind of primitive atmosphere when he goes on some experiential tours or vacations.

"But these locals... should not be underestimated."

Recalling the intelligence he had gathered over this period of time, Elias's expression became serious.

Originally, in Elias's eyes, and even in the eyes of all the chosen champions, this land should have been a place similar to their homeland—although their homelands were all different, they had one thing in common: the hierarchy spread by the God of Courage had reached their homeland.

Having a clear level means having a clear direction; gaining experience provides the motivation to move forward. When this system enters their world, everyone is inevitably drawn into this path to becoming stronger.

Until the strongest among them is determined, they will gain the qualification to travel to the stars.

As for when these blessings from the god of courage descended upon his homeland, Elias couldn't quite remember. He only remembered that these things were already there when he was very young, when everyone was leveling up and competing to be the strongest. The whole thing was as natural as eating and drinking.

Ilias himself was the one who leveled up the fastest.

From obscurity to dominating the entire planet, Elias only took thirty years—and that's not even the calendar of his homeland, but rather the calendar of this land. Such speed is not only remarkable in his homeland, but also places him among the top tier of chosen champions.

"So, how long did it take for the locals on this planet to go from accepting this system to reaching a level of three or four hundred?"

Just thinking about it sent chills down Elias's spine.

Yes, these locals do have decades of accumulated experience, and it's inevitable that they'll be at a higher level when they're now being transformed into the God of Courage's hierarchy. But that's the problem: levels of three or four hundred are just too high.

Keep in mind that even as the chosen champion, he is only at level 200-something right now.

The other chosen champions who came here were generally around level 200, and none of them could even reach level 300.

Even if these locals' levels were achieved through activities unrelated to combat, the number three or four hundred is still quite astonishing. The God of Courage's level system is not arbitrarily assigned; being recognized as three or four hundred levels means that they do indeed possess corresponding strength.

They just haven't yet converted that strength into combat power.

Is it a lack of interest? Or a lack of awareness in this regard? Elias leans towards the latter, after all, he can see the longing that the locals unconsciously reveal when they see warriors—in other words, if given the chance, they would still want to become warriors.

However, these locals never imagined that their skills in bricklaying, iron smelting, and cooking, which were at levels three or four hundred, could actually be used in battle.

"With such great talent, yet so ignorant... Where have I ended up?"

It was at this moment that Elias became increasingly aware that there seemed to be too many things wrong with the planet beneath his feet.

Originally, Elias thought this place was just another hunting ground for the God of Courage. Judging from its location, this planet could even be described as remote and desolate. So, barring any unforeseen circumstances, it would only become an arena for the chosen champions, just like the previous planets, until the strongest one left with glory, leaving behind only corpses and shattered land.

But now...

A death god who should never have secluded himself here, a master of the way of the soul, and a group of local natives with terrifyingly high talent, yet completely unaware of it.

If either of these two things were to appear, it would still be within Elias's comprehension. But if both appeared together...

What other secrets are hidden on this planet?

In an instant, Elias had the urge to retreat.

It was the keen intuition of a top-tier soldier that reminded him that now was the best time to evacuate; if it were any later, he might not even be able to leave.

"It can actually make me feel fear?"

Leaving was out of the question. As the chosen champion of the God of Courage, Elias would not act so cowardly. At this moment, he was simply curious about what he had sensed that made even him feel the urge to retreat.

Is it the God of Death? Not necessarily. After all, he went to that subspace in person. If he really had a premonition about it, he should have already anticipated it in the Underworld.

Were they those incredibly talented local natives? Clearly not. Those natives were completely unaware of their talent; they still believe it's simply their pursuit of skill…

"Wait! The pursuit of skill!"

The key words triggered a key memory, and Elias immediately made a connection to something.

Yes, it's about the pursuit of skill.

Perhaps to these natives, this matter seems to be no problem.

But Elias knew that this thirst for knowledge would surely attract the attention of some being in the starry sky.

That was a being no less powerful than the God of Courage, and perhaps even more terrifying.

(End of this chapter)