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The next day at noon, inside the wooden house.

"Yes, that's right. It's true that light creates shadows, but strong light can eliminate shadows, especially light that comes evenly from all directions."

Gu Yuan directed Hal to place one uniquely shaped lamp after another in various corners of the room.

These are all "high-tech" products that he carefully selected from modern times.

After all, with its natural advantage of overwhelming others, why not use it?

It's only a few thousand yuan, which is just a few grams of gold.

Hal bit his lower lip, sweat streaming down his cheeks, his clothes already soaked and clinging to his back.

It wasn't just the weight of the lamp that was making him struggle; it was also because he himself was the next prey chosen by the monster.

Milie Aldet was right about everything.

The reason that monster didn't openly devour the villagers was to lure out powerful individuals, then devour them and evolve.

One person with such high magical power is worth a hundred ordinary villagers.

This almost human-like calculation sent a chill down Hal's spine.

They must be eliminated.

"call……"

Letting out a long breath, after placing the last heavy lamp on the roof beam, Hal wiped the sweat from his brow with his sleeve, turned to Gu Yuan, and asked:

"Is that all? By the way, buddy, where did you get all this knowledge and equipment?"

He paused.

"Uh...excuse my rudeness, but you don't look like a local either. Could it be that you're from the Central Continent...?"

In his eyes, only the "upper class" of the Central Continent could possess such profound knowledge.

Gu Yuan's striking hair color is understandable; perhaps all the nobles over there have black hair and black eyes?

The clothes, too, I've never seen before.

"The Central Continent?"

Gu Yuan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

I never expected this monk to think that way. Well, when you're traveling, you have to give yourself your identity.

It was worth the money I spent. Now, once everything is over, obtaining the holy book will be easy.

He waved his hand casually:

"Whatever you think, that's fine. In any case, we must capture that monster and eliminate it today."

"Halgor..."

"Please just call me by my name; I don't deserve to be addressed as 'Your Excellency'."

Hal, wiping away his sweat, quickly interrupted, saying, "Just kidding, he's just an ordinary citizen."

If others overhear this, who knows what they'll say about me.

That elf is also very strong.

Gu Yuan nodded: "Alright, Hal, from now on, you'll stay in this room."

"You should be able to sense that monster's presence."

"Remember to use hand gestures."

As he spoke, he looked at Milie Alde, who was leaning against the door not far away, and gestured for her to close the window and plug in the power.

She was used to it because it was a diesel generator, one of the camping equipment.

With a whoosh, the window closed, plunging the room into darkness.

"Hal, close your eyes."

The moment the power was connected, it was as if a rising sun was rising in this small space, and the dazzling white light flooded every corner like a tide!

Hal reflexively closed his eyes, but even so, two streams of clear tears flowed uncontrollably.

So bright—is this heaven?

A moment later, when he tentatively opened his sore eyes, the sight before him stunned him.

The whole world seemed to be soaked in milk, and all objects lost the contrast of shadows, becoming flat and distorted.

In that instant, he suddenly remembered something, turned his head to look behind him, and found that his shadow had disappeared.

His lips moved, and his Adam's apple bobbed.

The joy I feel is indescribable.

"Th-thank you."

He bowed his head to Gu Yuan, his voice choked with emotion. At this moment, a man in his thirties was behaving like a child.

Gu Yuan smiled. It's good that it works, but it's a pity that the clothes also cast shadows.

He glanced at the small shadow that remained on Hal's neck and thought that even such a minor flaw should be removed just in case.

"Gu Yuan, should I stay?"

Millie Alder then asked, her cool voice breaking the brief silence.

Although the monster didn't choose me this time, it's probably because there's a certain risk in preying on creatures with high magical power.

But no one can guarantee that the goal won't change at the last minute.

She felt it was necessary to be cautious.

Gu Yuan stroked his chin thoughtfully for a moment, then nodded:

"You can stay if you want, but just in case, you'll need to change your clothes."

Milie Alde's cloak casts a shadow, as does her long skirt, but her short skirt doesn't pose this risk.

of course……

He glanced at Hal and pulled out a black eye mask from his person.

...I'm sorry, it's not that he has a phobia of germs, but rather, as his partner, how could he allow others to see his benefits?

Okay... this is just psychological fastidiousness, Gu Yuan is too lazy to pretend anymore.

Hal took the blindfold, paused for a moment, then looked at Gu Yuan's action of putting it on his head and nodded as if he suddenly understood.

So that's it. Were you afraid that you would release the magic again because of nervousness?

As long as you can't see monsters, your other senses will also be enhanced.

They even considered this aspect.

As expected of the Central Continent...

"Rest assured, Your Excellency," Hal said, straightening his back solemnly.

"I will follow your instructions completely. Shall I put it on now?"

Gu Yuan instructed Millie Alde to turn off the lights and open the window, casually saying:

"Whatever you say. Considering that monsters usually attack at night, let's start tonight."

"Miliarte." He beckoned to the elf, "Come with me to change clothes. I wonder which styles you like."

The two left the room, the wooden door closed gently, leaving Hal alone sitting on the floor.

He watched the two figures walk away, a hint of envy flashing in his eyes.

He remembered that elves were usually very aloof.

Is it because of His Excellency Gu Yuan's status?

Thinking of this, he sighed. Country folks are indeed country folks.

I wonder when I'll be transferred to the Central Continent to see the real world.

Sighs and melancholy filled the air as time passed quickly. In the evening, Gu Yuan returned to the house with a completely refreshed Millie Alde.

He gestured for Hal to put on the blindfold before signaling for Milieard to come in.

She had changed into a blue knee-length skirt, revealing her fair legs, which disappeared completely after she sat down.

She seemed a little uncomfortable, but for safety's sake, she could only suppress her strange feelings.

As darkness fell, Hal's mind was on edge.

When all is quiet.

He suddenly jolted, abruptly looking up: "They're here."

Gu Yuan immediately caught the gesture of intrusion.

In an instant, all the lights came on at the same time, filling the entire space like an avalanche, tearing the darkness to shreds!

"what!"

In this pure light, a shrill scream, unlike any human voice, suddenly rang out, shaking the windows of the wooden house.

In the corner, a wisp of black smoke twisted and rose, and a limp white object was thrown out by an invisible force, landing on the ground with a "thud".

It looks like... a dead squid.