Dark Eldar

Every piece of equipment, every item, every person has their own "destiny." No one can "hinder" it; it's like the sun rising in the east and setting in the west—no one can change that. What can alter the trajectory of life? That is the destiny of the child of the eternal sun! —Otherworldly Rules 5111

There are many other prestigious families in this other world, not just Edward III, Benjamin VI, and the 32nd generation of Lei Yin. Some families prospered, while others declined, and fallen dynasties were commonplace.

Is it possible for nobles to "make a comeback" one day? It's difficult. While their initial talents are certainly good, they lack strong "faith support." This support comes from both "faith" and "desire."

Low-ranking noble elites are becoming commonplace. Unlike their ancestors, they've forgotten about leveling up, and some aren't even sure they're "hereditary heroes." Some are addicted to women, others to alcohol and drugs (alchemy). Are they wrong? No one can judge. The "other world" has already defined this group, calling them "those who reap without sowing." (Title, Luck 10, earns 005 copper coins every 5 seconds. Enough for food and drink!)

The title "Those Who Reap Without Sowing" is quite common among the descendants of nobles in this other world, the exact opposite of the title "The Marked Ones." Finding the "Marked Ones" is a world quest, as difficult as "finding a needle in a haystack"! The rewards are generous!

Loki stayed at a small country inn, while Benjamin VI was in the next room. Benjamin was already asleep. Loki could hear his junior brother's faint snores.

"It's good to be young! Why didn't anyone enlighten me like this back then?" Loki muttered to himself. Sometimes he envied Benjamin.

The farmhouse inn is built of bamboo. The walls are made of neatly arranged bamboo stalks, each about the thickness of a thumb. ("Specialty Inn") (White, no level; no defense rating)

"When Elder Joseph took me as his apprentice, I remember he was very strict with me. But all my later achievements were earned through my own hard work. I can't say that all of this has nothing to do with Elder Joseph..." Loki gazed at the bamboo ceiling of the small inn. This farmhouse inn wasn't a proper hotel; it didn't have a Hearthstone and couldn't be "bound." It was run by impoverished orcs, dwarves, and early humans. They felt that pure labor alone couldn't cover their daily expenses. If one of their children wanted to learn a "heroic skill," the money spent on the "skill books" alone wouldn't be enough—it was a huge expense. The dwarves used their surplus land to build farmhouses, decorated them simply, hung up signs, and opened small inns (business category). They charged 1G per day to supplement their income.

The inn where Loki and his companion stayed was run by an early human. The early human was overjoyed to see two handsome young "adventurers" staying there, as his son was also taking the beginner "stalker" exam in this other world.

Loki was bored and tossing and turning, unable to sleep. He wasn't particularly interested in the 50 gold coins he'd just received a couple of days ago. (High-level mages always prioritize DPS and Ability Power! Occasionally, however, they might fall short.)

"Money is just an external thing after all!" Loki sighed, gazing at the sky in the corridor. The outdoor air was fresh.

Benjamin VI in the next room, upon hearing the noise, reflexively snapped his eyes open (on alertness). After confirming it was "safe," he closed them again. High-level mages in this "other world" can hear even the slightest sounds and can quickly switch to a dormant state. In the event of an assassination attempt or ambush, a high-level mage in this "other world" can prepare a sufficient counterattack in advance.

"Young man! Why do you sigh like this when you don't cherish your time?" The innkeeper came out. He happened to overhear Loki's words.

"Oh! It's you, boss. I was just saying. I've been treasuring my time!" Loki replied.

"Are you a monk? Your behavior doesn't seem like that of an ancient person," the boss asked.

Loki guessed, "It must be because Benjamin is too flamboyant! If he were as low-key as me, he probably wouldn't have been noticed."

"Oh, we were just playing around, learned a few skills!" Loki lied. He didn't want to reveal his identity. Loki used to proudly boast about his rank and combat prowess, saying things like, "I'm such-and-such, with such-and-such high rank and combat strength!" But what followed was an endless stream of "helping out quests." For example: rescuing someone; helping an old man chase away nearby bandits; escorting a blind old man home; even cleaning the yard... It left Loki unsure whether to accept or not.

Loki has become "slippery" now; he only says he's playing around. If asked about his rank, he'll only say he's two ranks higher than the person asking. (Note: If he's two ranks higher, the rank displayed above the person's head won't be visible.)

"Oh! So clever. You know what I'm going to say next?" The innkeeper's expression changed, quite displeased. He changed the subject. He hadn't expected Loki to answer him like that. Usually, those he encountered would obediently accept the "innkeeper's" tasks, obediently cleaning the pigsty, chasing away the troublesome jackals, etc.

Loki didn't reply. He didn't dare force the "NPCs." Loki had recently discovered that "a large number of NPCs have become extremely irritable. They simply don't respect heroes at all!" (This change, which appeared in version 27, means that "NPCs" are no longer specific individuals but can be chosen or created. In the real world, at some point, a minority of people stopped being enthusiastic about "traditional hero worship" and instead became accustomed to a pastoral life. They would strictly demand things of their offspring, either sending them to other worlds for training or making them take other, more difficult "paths"...)

Loki didn't reply. He didn't dare force the "NPCs." Loki had recently discovered that "a large number of NPCs have become extremely irritable. They simply don't respect heroes at all!" (This change, which appeared in version 27, means that "NPCs" are no longer specific individuals but can be chosen or created. In the real world, at some point, a minority of people stopped being enthusiastic about "traditional hero worship" and instead became accustomed to a pastoral life. They would strictly demand things of their offspring, either sending them to other worlds for training or making them take other, more difficult "paths"...)

"Go to sleep early, young man! I hope you succeed!" said the hotel manager. He assumed the young man was not a talkative person, so he stopped chatting and returned to his cashier's counter to continue drinking tea and passing the time.

Loki gazed at the sky, almost forgetting the little incident from earlier... But for some reason, he felt a pang of longing for the young priest, Elisa.

"I wonder what level she's at? Has she given up?" Loki muttered to himself.