I opened a clinic in the Abyss World

Brody glanced at Evelyn and said with a smile, "With this little guy by your side, I wonder how the Night Watch and the Hermit's plan to completely corrupt them is progressing."

"A few days ago in the Elf City, we tested it on several dark mages. The demonization effect was quite good. After being demonized, the dark mages also gained the ability to use the demonization spell, and we can control them through contracts," Charlotte said.

Both of them were delighted upon hearing this, and it was the first time Louise had heard this news.

"So, training mages capable of using the Demonic Transformation Technique still depends on Evelyn, right?" Louise said.

"That's the theory." Charlotte nodded, glanced at Louise who seemed somewhat interested, and then reminded her, "However, the Night's Watch is still testing the reliability and controllability of those dark mages after they've been corrupted, so they haven't started large-scale training yet. I know what you're thinking, but this matter still needs the approval of the Night's Watch and the Hermits."

Louise nodded: "Of course I know about this. If any careless actions lead to problems, I can't bear the responsibility alone."

"I heard that Kalva hasn't acquired the nettle defense system yet. Is this related to you?" the shepherd asked Charlotte.

"There is some connection," Charlotte nodded. "However, I already gave Anderson the nettle seedlings and the defense system yesterday, and I also gave him the blueprints for the extract cannon, and gave him some advice."

"That's your father-in-law. Aren't you going to make him unhappy by keeping him hanging on like this?" Louise said with a smile.

"Don't talk nonsense about things that are far from being settled." Charlotte rolled her eyes at her.

Louise scoffed, "Tch, judging from your expressions this morning, your romance hasn't ended at all. Childhood sweethearts, inseparable since they were little, even betrothed since childhood. Now, both of you possess extraordinary talent and strength. Who dares say you two aren't a good match?"

"Are you talking about Elizabeth?" Brody asked.

"Indeed, the number one young talent who is now famous throughout the continent of Aesop." Louise nodded.

Brody remarked with some emotion, "That little girl is no ordinary person. That night on the city wall, I saw her slay a magical beast. Her attacks were as swift as lightning, and her movements were exceptionally graceful and agile, reminding me of the Judge."

"She received guidance from the judge, so she must still be somewhat influenced by him," Louise said.

"I see, no wonder, no wonder." Brody nodded, somewhat感慨地, "The Judge's strength is extraordinary. If it weren't for eliminating those mother nests around Kalva..."

"Are you quite familiar with the Judge?" Charlotte asked, looking at him.

Brody nodded. "I've known him for decades. He's a free spirit, unrestrained and does whatever he pleases. I wander around herding sheep, and if he happens to be in a place and knows where I am, he'll bring me wine. I drink his wine, he eats my sheep—it's a happy life. The last time I saw him was five months ago, right here on this farm. We drank a whole barrel of wine and ate three roasted lambs. The next time I heard from him was when you joined the Red Moon Flock."

Charlotte nodded slightly, able to tell that the shepherd and the judge did indeed have a good relationship, being drinking buddies who had known each other for many years.

"How did you meet the Judge?" Brody asked Charlotte, looking at her with curiosity.

"He said he was an old friend of my parents and had even held me when I was a child, but I have no memory of that," Charlotte said.

"No wonder, he comes to Calva every year to pay respects to a friend, who must be your parents," Brody said, suddenly realizing.

"It should be." Charlotte nodded. It seemed that the relationship between the Judge and his parents was deeper than he had imagined. No wonder he found him on his deathbed and left the Black Stone and the Judgment Sword to him.

"Why did you choose to herd sheep in Calva? The pastures in this city aren't lush, and the space is cramped. Isn't that inconvenient?" Louise changed the subject and asked curiously.

Charlotte looked at Brody, something he was also curious about.

"I learned some magic to accelerate the growth of plants. Although it's not very useful, it's very convenient for growing pasture. So it doesn't matter to me where I graze my sheep. My sheep only eat the grass I grow myself. As for why I chose Calva, it's because Calva is currently struggling to protect itself from the Red Moon. I have a long history with Calva, and I'm staying here to do my part in defending the city," Brody explained.

  

"I see." Charlotte had more respect for Brody. If it weren't for someone like him, Calva would probably have been breached on the first two nights of the Red Moon.

"While you're in the Abyss, I'll remain in Kalvar for the time being. If you need any help, feel free to contact me via Blackrock," Brody said to Charlotte. "Although I'm not as strong as the Night's Watch or the Hermits, I still possess considerable brute strength."

"Okay, I'll contact you if I encounter any difficulties," Charlotte said quickly. This was a top-tier Saint-level expert who could solve many problems in Kalva's generation.

Constantine and Benjamin are very strong, but they are too far away. Sometimes, distant water can't quench immediate thirst, and you still have to rely on the local big brother for protection.

The three chatted happily. Brody, the shepherd, had traveled almost all over the continent of Aesop and had a wide range of knowledge. He was also cheerful and talkative, and the two listened intently to many of his stories.

Sure enough, the online world is probably a completely different place from the real world.

Brody also slaughtered a sheep and roasted the whole lamb for them.

Both the preparation and roasting methods are very simple and unpretentious. The only seasoning is a handful of coarse salt, which is casually sprinkled on the lamb after it is roasted.

"Here, have a leg of lamb." Brody cut a whole leg of lamb and handed it to Evelyn, who had been swallowing hard for a while.

"Thank you!" Evelyn happily took the lamb leg, held it with both hands, and took a big bite. Her eyes immediately lit up, and she mumbled, "So delicious! It smells so good!"

"Here, one leg each, start eating." Brody cut the lamb into pieces, and Charlotte also got a front leg.

This sheep is plump and strong; this leg alone weighs more than ten pounds.

Charlotte took a small knife, cut off a piece of meat and fed it to him, her eyes lighting up.

Its chewy texture and rich meaty aroma make it truly delicious.

Moreover, despite not undergoing any complicated processing, the mutton doesn't have an excessive gamey taste. Just a touch of salt gives it some basic flavor, yet it surpasses countless others.

There's truth to the saying that excellent ingredients only require the simplest cooking methods.

"What kind of sheep is this?" Charlotte asked curiously.

"The Shepherd's Sheep from the Northwest Desert are a small breed, famous for their delicious taste and fresh milk. I found two, and after years of domestication and breeding, we've reached our current size," Brody said with a smile. "How does it taste? I only slaughter sheep when entertaining my closest friends."

"It is indeed the most delicious lamb I have ever eaten. The flavor of the lamb itself is already so captivating. If you use too many complicated seasonings, it would feel like you're gilding the lily. Your simple roasting method is definitely the best way to eat this lamb," Charlotte exclaimed.

"You have a good eye for food, just like the Judge," Brody laughed heartily, pointing to the pot that was still simmering beside him. "Not only is it delicious when roasted, but this lamb stew is also exceptional. You'll have to try the soup made from these lamb bones and meat later; it's an absolutely delicious flavor you've never tasted before."

The flavor of the broth was already overflowing; it definitely had a different aroma from roasted lamb.

Although he lived a simple life, Brody knew how to enjoy it very well.

Evelyn was very satisfied with the extra meal, and Charlotte and the others also left feeling quite pleased.

As he left, Brody handed Charlotte a tiger-head token.

"What is this?" Charlotte looked at the token made of cold iron in her hand, which had several ancient and complex runes on it.

"I might leave Calva at any time. If you encounter any difficulties in Calva, you can take this token to the Lanny Mercenary Group, and someone will help you," Brody said with a smile.

"Lanny Mercenary Group!" Charlotte's eyes lit up. This was the second-largest mercenary group in Kalva, and its leader, Lanny, was said to be a Saint-level orc. "Then thank you very much, senior."

"These are antidotes. You may not need them, but they're a small token of my appreciation." Charlotte took five bottles of antidotes and handed them to Brody.

"I've heard about the potions you concoct. Antidotes, these are good stuff." Brody carefully put the potion away.

The group parted ways, and Charlotte took Louise into the carriage to travel elsewhere.

"It is said that the shepherd was once the chieftain of the Tiger Clan, but he grew tired of the power struggles within the clan and chose to abdicate, leaving the tribe to herd livestock on the continent of Aesop. However, the Tiger Clan's army remains loyal to him, and with just one command, he can lead a powerful orc legion," Louise said.

"Judging from his demeanor, he doesn't seem like the kind of person who craves power. Instead, he seems to be a loyal and righteous person." Charlotte looked at the tiger-head token in her hand. Louise's gossip was probably true. She flipped her hand and put the tiger token away, thinking it might come in handy someday.

"I have obtained the consent of the Night Watch and the Hermit. In three days, I will bring the first batch of sea mages to you and Evelyn to train the first batch of mages who can cast the Great Magic of Enchanting. What do you think?" Evelyn turned her black stone toward Charlotte, letting him see the chat history.

Charlotte glanced around, and after confirming that both the Night's Watch and the Hermit were aware of and approved of the matter, she nodded and said, "Alright, we'll follow your plan. But how many mages do you plan to bring in the first batch?"

"One hundred," Louise said.

"So many?" Charlotte was somewhat surprised; the last time they did a test, there were only twelve people.

"The ocean is extremely vast, and the number of sea creatures is far greater than that of land races. 100 people are just the first batch. To have everyone demonized, we need at least 2000 level 7 mages."

"Okay, it's settled then." Charlotte nodded.

"Then take me to the beach now. I need to go back. I still need to inform my clan about this and bring those mages with me."

"Stop the carriage!" Charlotte called for the carriage to stop, telling the driver to drive back first.

"Anna, transform!" Charlotte tossed Anna a small dried fish.

Anna leaped out and bit the dried fish, then transformed into a griffin.

"Let's go, I'll take you to the beach." Charlotte grabbed Evelyn and jumped onto the griffin's back.

"I like the way you see guests off." Louise smiled slightly and jumped onto the griffin's back.

"Don't you want to bring back some local specialties?" Charlotte asked to confirm.

"No need. Things that are rare on land are not necessarily rare in the sea. Besides, blue whales can't even see these little things if their eyesight isn't good."

Charlotte: ...

That makes so much sense, I don't even know how to refute it.

With a flap of its wings, the griffin flew eastward, so fast that ordinary people couldn't even see what it was flying by.

Once outside the city, there is an endless blue sea.

However, there was a large group of people working on the sea, setting up some kind of formation.

"What are they doing?" Louise asked curiously.

"My suggestion to Anderson was to build a buffer zone several kilometers off the coast of Kalva, and then pour a certain amount of nettle extract into it to act as a moat. It seems he has adopted this suggestion, and these array masters are doing it," Charlotte said.

"I see." Louise said thoughtfully, then looked at Charlotte with a serious expression. "Do you have any suggestions for building the underwater defense line?"

Seeing his serious expression, Charlotte pondered for a moment and said, "First, you need to find a group of plant magicians to cultivate nettles to adapt them for the deep sea, building a unique nettle defense system for the deep sea. For example, kelp nettle and seaweed nettle. The deep sea is even more special, requiring a comprehensive defense system, which is something to consider during cultivation. The difficulty of defense is actually higher than on land."

Secondly, there's the option of complete demonization. Based on the results from the Camp Trench, complete demonization is highly suitable for the sea creatures, a seemingly permanent solution. Moreover, compared to the complex power struggles and infighting among various races on land, this approach might be easier to implement.

Louise nodded: "You're right. I've already explained the whole story to my father, and I played the footage from the recording stone given to me by the Night Watchers and the Hermit at the clan meeting. Everyone in the clan agreed with it. With the influence of our Blue Whale clan, promoting full-scale demonization among the sea race shouldn't be a problem, and recruiting mages will be easier too."

"I'll make sure Evelyn cooperates with you as much as possible," Charlotte nodded.

"It's easy for me to cooperate, Louise. Just bring me ten big crabs, ten big lobsters, and ten big abalone next time, and I'll help you with the work," Evelyn said with a smile.

"Okay, it's a deal." Louise smiled and patted Evelyn's head. They were already dozens of kilometers away from Calva. Looking at Charlotte, she said, "Well then, goodbye Charlotte."

"See you in three days." Charlotte nodded slightly.

Louise transformed into a blue light and leaped into the sea.

Several kilometers away, a huge blue whale leaped high out of the sea, then sank back into the water and disappeared without a trace.

"Let's go, Anna, we should head back too," Charlotte said.

Anna immediately changed direction and flew towards the abyss.

Having your own flying mount is just so awesome!

The distance of several tens of kilometers was covered in no time.

When they reached the mouth of the abyss, Charlotte glanced at the residents of Kalva who were vigorously planting trees, and a smile appeared on her lips. She thought that it would be easier for them to defend against the next red moon night.

As Anna swooped down over the ironwood and nettle forest, Charlotte suddenly felt a heightened sense of alertness, a strong feeling of danger.

"Uncle, there seem to be bad guys ahead!" Evelyn, nestled in his arms, whispered a warning.

"Anna, dive close to the edge!" Charlotte shouted quickly.

Anna swayed, did a 360-degree spin, and plunged down the cliff face, leaving behind a trail of afterimages.

At the same time, ten iron arrows, each over three meters long, pierced through Anna's phantom image and embedded themselves in the cliff face beside her.

Anna pierced through the mist, revealing three black magic chariots below, operated by several black-armored men who unleashed a barrage of fire upon her.

Anna moved like a ghost, weaving through the rain of arrows, making it impossible to touch her in the slightest.

Charlotte recognized the arrow chariot; she had seen it in an atlas. It was one of the magical weapons used by the Los Empire's army, extremely powerful, and specifically designed to deal with enemy flying mounts.

"Hide!" Charlotte and Evelyn whispered, as they drew their swords and slashed at the magic chariot below.

A three-meter-long sword aura suddenly appeared above the three arrow carts, and then, to the horrified gaze of the black-armored man, cleaved the three arrow carts into a pile of scrap metal.

A second sword aura appeared, severing the heads of six black-armored men in one strike.

However, the griffin, which was plunging downwards at high speed, suddenly slowed down, as if it had suddenly fallen into an invisible swamp.

Charlotte's expression changed slightly. She gripped the Judgment Sword tightly in her hand, but did not rush to strike. Instead, she looked down.

"As expected of Charlotte, this sword strike has taken down three of my arrow chariots and six skilled warriors." Two figures emerged from the mist below. The younger one, with a sinister expression, looked at Charlotte and sneered.

Behind him followed a gray-haired mage, holding a magic staff and chanting incantations. It was he who cast a spell to trap Anna.

"Who are you? We have no grudge against you, why did you ambush me?" Charlotte asked, looking somewhat panicked and puzzled.

"Since you've asked so earnestly, I'll let you die knowing why." Capas grinned smugly. "I'm Capas, Elizabeth's current fiancé. Tell me, do you deserve to die?"

"So it was you." Charlotte slowly tightened her grip on her longsword. "I've heard of your infamous reputation, but I've never heard of Elizabeth having you as her fiancé. You dare to challenge me?"

Capas's smile froze, then turned into a vicious glint as he glared at Charlotte and roared, "You're a dying man! Do you think you're more worthy than me?! I know Elizabeth still cares about you. If you didn't die, how could she have given up on marrying me? Charlotte, you must die today!"

A golden bow appeared in Capas's hand. He drew the bow and aimed a poisoned arrow at Charlotte.

However, Charlotte was faster. With a thought, her Judgment Sword was instantly covered with dark gold sword runes, and she slashed forward with it.

Tear!

A sound like paper being torn apart rang out.

The domain that had trapped the griffin and Charlotte was opened by his sword, and a black sword aura, like a rainbow, slashed towards Capas with undiminished momentum.

"Baron, watch out!" Bill exclaimed in alarm, silently chanting a spell that instantly created a wooden magical shield in front of Capas.

boom!

The sword energy struck the magic shield with a loud bang.

As the sword energy dissipated, the wooden shield shattered into pieces.

"How is this possible!" Capas took two steps back in shock. How did Charlotte break through Bill's domain? He was a renowned level eight mage! Charlotte was just a level six legendary knight.