A Comprehensive Network: An Endless Adventure Begins as a Wanderer

The young knight fought fiercely, his strong body bursting with youthful, passionate energy.

Although his armor and the rapier in his hand clearly showed signs of weathering, it did not prevent them from working together to inspire a strong fighting spirit.

charge!

Gargoyles pounced on him fiercely from all directions. He brandished his rapier and slashed, cleaving one gargoyle's body in half with a single strike.

But more and more gargoyles surrounded him, and the knight gradually became overwhelmed. Sharp claws pierced through his leather armor, leaving wound after wound on his body.

His resolute sword thrusts and slashes gradually became somewhat disheveled, but his eyes remained bright.

The knight stared in a daze at the living windmill that had pulled its feet out of the wasteland.

He forgot too many things and gave up too many things.

They came confused and left bewildered.

But he had a premonition, deep down, about his ultimate destiny…

With this windmill, with this giant...

Let’s fight!

A surge of power erupted, and the knight miraculously broke free from the gargoyles' encirclement. His eyes gleamed, and he strode forward.

Don Quixote launched his final charge at the windmill!

The enormous windmill drooped its head, its wildly spinning blades striking the ground and carving furrows, chasing after its silhouette.

But the knight nimbly dodged and charged forward until he reached the windmill.

He thrust out his sword and gave a bitter smile.

That was really unnecessary harm...

Is this how it's going to end...?

……

Ok?

To the knight's surprise, the windmill began to tremble violently after his rapier pierced its hard outer wall.

The outer wall began to peel away, and the entire windmill collapsed and was destroyed.

Stone and old planks fell like rain, mixed with broken gears and parts.

The knight was about to say something when he was instantly buried under the ruins...

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A shadow swept past in the distance.

Cheng Yi suddenly emerged from among them.

He looked at the ruins and the many stiff gargoyles in front of him and scratched his head.

Just now, in the attic, as soon as he got close to that mechanical heart, it deformed.

It transformed into a humanoid construct with hostile red light flashing in its eyes.

Although this transformation was very cool, it didn't stop Cheng Yi from smashing the robot into parts with the nameless sword sheath.

The core is always fragile.

After the humanoid construct disintegrated, the entire living windmill also crumbled, and the gargoyles that had been howling outside became stiff and silent.

It seems this instance is already finished?

The surroundings were empty, which puzzled Cheng Yi.

Based on that earlier loud roar, the knight Don Quixote should have arrived at the battlefield...

What about people?

At that moment, beneath the ruins of the windmill, a faint curse drifted out…

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On the edge of the ruins in the wasteland, a campfire was lit.

The young knight sat to one side, wolfing down his seafood rice.

Then he gave Cheng Yi a thumbs up.

"I haven't tasted this authentic coastal flavor in so many years..."

Cheng Yi was somewhat curious. The young knight in front of him was clearly different from the Don Quixote in the literary classic he remembered.

After listening to Cheng Yi's story, the young knight slowly shook his head.

"Although I've lost most of my memories, I know very well that I am not him..."

"In the years leading up to today, I had only one great mission in mind: to find this windmill and destroy it."

The knight pointed to the ruins beside him.

"That feeling is like being a comical hero in a tragic drama, powerless to control one's own destiny..."

"Until you destroyed the windmill, I could feel that I was free..."

Cheng Yi nodded.

"So what are your plans next? Going home?"

The knight sighed.

"Home? I've long forgotten..."

He picked at the dry branches by the campfire, remained silent for a moment, and then looked at Cheng Yi.

"Speaking of which, I haven't thanked you yet for helping me break free from these shackles I've been bound for so many years. It's just a pity I don't have much money..."

The young knight revealed a nonchalant smile.

"So, you need a free bodyguard? Just provide meals..."

[Network Notification: A human wanderer, Don Quixote (Level 5 Wandering Swordsman/Level 1 Knight/Story Derivative/"The One Who Struggled Against Fate"), out of gratitude for your liberation of him from the prison of fate, wishes to be employed by you. Do you accept? (Salary: 0 Network Disaster Coins/Daily Day)?]

[Comprehensive Network Note: "Story Derivatives" refers to followers limited to your version. Under this tag, followers are not native beings of the multiverse, but rather real individuals derived from multiverse mapping and information interaction. If recruited, these followers can share some version features and gain limited story points and story experience.]

Cheng Yi initially had little interest in recruiting a striker whose style didn't match his own, but...

"You're a wanderer?"

Don Quixote was somewhat embarrassed.

"I used to be a proper knight, but ever since I lost my mount, I've spent more time wandering around and learned a bit of everything..."

Does "learning a bit of everything" refer to level 5 Wanderer and level 1 Knight?

However, it seems they haven't forgotten the true essence of a warrior: recklessness...

Cheng Yi stroked his chin and opened Don Quixote's interface.

A panel shimmering with dazzling golden light unfolded before his eyes!

Don Quixote:

Role Type: Follower (Available for Recruitment)

Character level: Level 5 Wandering Swordsman / Level 1 Knight.

角色属性：力量14体质13敏捷16智力12感知11魅力10

Character-specific characteristics:

1. Story Derivatives (Version Limited): Omitted

2. Those Who Defy Fate (Legendary Glory):

This character has repeatedly broken free from the shackles of fate and predetermined paths (666 times so far). The web of fate has completely abandoned him, but because of this, no one can interfere with his choices anymore, and he has gained infinite possibilities.

The character and his companions gain a +5 bonus on saving throws against Willpower and a +1 Legendary bonus on saving throws against Fate or Prophecy abilities.

P.S.: Even in destitution and wandering, even in despair and oblivion, even in manipulation and mockery, even in a futile struggle, my heart remains unchanged. — Don Quixote, the one who broke free from fate.

Cheng Yi: ?

These attributes and features seem even more luxurious than mine.

The "Breaker" trait, which provides a legendary bonus, is absolutely amazing.

However, even without this feature, Cheng Yi did not intend to refuse.

After learning that his followers would receive the crossover version, Cheng Yi pondered for a moment.

"I don't have any intention of taking advantage of your kindness, but if you're willing..."