Talent level increased by one, a transcendent Star Wizard

Just as the knights were about to attack, Natsumi slowly spoke: "Would you believe me if I said I didn't do it on purpose?"

He had only wanted to stay overnight, but who would have thought that these unruly people would be so stubborn, refusing to let him leave even though he wasn't staying.

Upon hearing Xia Jian's words, Yves and the others frowned slightly, feeling a sense of unease.

What's the thing you fear most when you're traveling?

That means you've encountered a lunatic!

You killed so many people and you say it wasn't intentional?

If it was intentional, shouldn't the city be massacred?

Most importantly, the bloodstains on the ground were still wet, clearly indicating that the entire village had been slaughtered in a very short time. Such strength is not something an ordinary person could accomplish.

Even Yves himself would have been exhausted long ago after killing more than a thousand people, which clearly shows that the opponent's strength should not be underestimated.

"Whether it was intentional or not is for your lord to decide. Now, all you need to do is obediently come with us!"

Yves looked at Natsumi expressionlessly and said in a deep voice.

Now he just hopes that this murderer will surrender.

Otherwise, if a real fight breaks out, even if he can win, he will probably lose most of his men.

Xia Jian slowly stood up, his longsword flashing upwards. In an instant, a black sword aura shot out from the blade, grazing Yves' earlobe and slashing towards the house behind him.

As the house was cleaved open, Yves broke out in a cold sweat, while the other knights gripped their weapons and stood ready for battle.

"Now can we have a proper talk?"

Xia Jian glanced at the longsword in his hand and said calmly.

Sometimes force is indeed more effective than words. Summer training isn't about reasoning with others, but about making others obedient when you're trying to reason with them.

"Yes...yes."

Yves was filled with lingering fear and stammered in reply.

If the other party attacks his head, it probably won't be long before his wife and children are sleeping in someone else's warm bed.

Xia Jian briefly recounted what had happened.

However, it was obvious from the strange looks in Yves's eyes that Natsumi was definitely a liar and murderous psychopath.

Natsumi didn't offer much explanation, but instead left Yves behind and had the rest of the people begin investigating the surrounding area.

Something unusual must be going on; the villagers certainly didn't become like this for no reason.

The villagers' fearlessness was secondary; Xia Jian was more curious as to why these people hadn't died after being hit in vital areas. This kind of method was clearly not something ordinary people could do, not even knights.

Therefore, Xia Jian speculated that there might be some kind of relationship between him and the wizard.

Because Yves, the leader, is in Natsumi's hands, even though the remaining knights want to escape, it wouldn't be good for them if Yves returned alive.

While waiting, Xia Jian casually went to a villager's house to wash up, hoping to find some clues.

Xia Jian's first reaction was that he was poisoned. After all, this was a strange and unusual world, and it might have been caused by something unusual.

Xia Jian checked all the items in the room, even the food, but found nothing unusual or any herbs or similar items.

This left Xia Jian completely baffled.

Yves followed Natsumi as they walked back and forth among the houses, inspecting them.

Seeing how young and powerful Natsumi was, Yves began to doubt the credibility of what Natsumi said.

"There's sound!"

Just as Yves was lost in thought, Natsumi suddenly looked towards the door and said.

Yves was puzzled, but Natsume ran out of the house and headed south of the village.

Just then, intermittent shouts reached Yves' ears, which shocked him with Xia Jian's hearing. Even a high-ranking knight might not be able to hear a sound from that far away.

"Captain! Help!"

Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out.

"Oh no, it's Tawa!"

When Yves heard the voice clearly, his expression changed immediately.

The voice was indeed that of his brother-in-law.

Upon hearing this, the two quickened their pace and soon arrived at the edge of a ditch, where three knights were being attacked by a group of villagers.

Because there was only one novice knight, he was unable to protect his companions under the siege of the villagers, and could only watch helplessly as a knight apprentice was dragged into the crowd of villagers.

In just a few moments, the knight apprentice was torn to pieces by the villagers.

Seeing another knight apprentice being captured by the villagers, Xia Jian decisively unleashed a black sword aura.

The black sword energy was incredibly sharp, instantly slicing more than a dozen villagers in half at the waist.

Blood and various internal organs splattered on the knight apprentice. After a moment of stunned silence, the knight apprentice's adrenaline surged, and he jumped up on the spot, sending several villagers flying with a single punch.

Upon seeing this, Xia Jian couldn't help but exclaim, "Human potential is indeed limitless."

With the addition of Xia Jian and Yves, more than a hundred villagers were quickly cleared out.

The novice knight hadn't recovered from the shock and stood there blankly with vacant eyes.

The knight apprentice was lying on the ground, vomiting uncontrollably. His pale face showed that the scene had left an indelible impression on him.

"What happened?"

Xia Jian looked at the bloodstains on the shoes with some disgust and asked.

I got dirty right after taking a shower; looks like today isn't the day for a leisurely day.

Upon hearing Xia Jian's question, the novice knight, realizing what was happening, quickly pointed to the bushes nearby: "Over there! They came out from there!"

It was because the villagers appeared so suddenly that they were caught off guard and surrounded here.

Following the direction pointed out by the novice knight, Xia Jian pushed aside the bushes and shrubs that were obscuring the view, only to discover a deep pit in the ground.

Besides, several villagers were inside, trying to climb up the steps.

"Perhaps we should inform the lord?"

Looking down into the dark, deep pit, Yves said somewhat guiltily.

More than a thousand people have died, which is no small matter. For the sake of their own safety, having the lord send someone over is undoubtedly the best choice.

Xia Jian glared at Yves: "By the time your lord arrives, it will be too late."

Although that's what he said, Natsumi was actually just worried that there might be treasure inside, and if there was another high-ranking knight, how would they be divided?

"You two, lead the way."

Looking at the knights who arrived late behind him, Xia Jian casually pointed to two people and said.

"Sir, I'm afraid of the dark."

Seeing that Xia Jian was going to use himself as a test, some people immediately started making excuses to refuse.

Xia Jian wasn't going to tolerate him. He brandished the longsword in his hand, and his eyes turned ruthless.

If you're afraid of the dark, you don't have to go down?

Are you suggesting I do it myself?

"Sir, I'll go, I'll go."

Seeing that Natsume was about to get serious, the knight who had just declined immediately and tactfully walked to the cave entrance.

Looking at the dark, deep pit below, the knight's face was full of hesitation and uncertainty.

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