There's a big problem with dreams in this world.

"Oh, well, there was a little accident that day. Raw meat accidentally fell into the flour. I didn't notice; I thought I had already thrown it away," the owner replied casually.

Lu Qing couldn't figure it out, but at that moment, a line of words suddenly popped into Lu Qing's mind.

The bakery owner sounded somewhat guilty as he spoke, and his heart was racing; it seemed he was hiding something...

"This is?"

A hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, and the next moment, Lu Qing thought of the words she had seen on the notice board in the cabin.

Notebooks and quill pens can automatically record important information!

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QWQ

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Chapter Five: Anna's Heart

"Ugh, this tastes awful!"

Lu Qing frowned as she chewed the bread in her mouth. Although it was indeed much harder than the black bread that could be used as a weapon, and was barely edible, the taste was really terrible.

Even if it tastes terrible, Lu Qing will swallow it because she can't stand the feeling of hunger as much as she can't stand bad food.

However, she didn't eat too much, since it was just a dream, and she wouldn't be hungry after it ended.

Lu Qing casually gave the remaining bread to a child who was watching with great longing. She then carefully observed the building in front of her and stopped.

It was a very ordinary wooden house. The only eye-catching feature was a shed next to the house to keep out the rain, and under the shed, a huge furnace was burning fiercely.

Next to it were an anvil, a workbench, a whetstone, and leather drying in the sun.

Her face flushed involuntarily as Lu Qing suddenly recalled a memory from her past life.

It was a game called The Elder Scrolls. As for why she suddenly blushed, it was because some strange fragments appeared in her memory.

"Have I ever done something like this before?" the girl muttered to herself.

Taking a legitimate game and turning it into an 18+ game is just too much.

"Sir, are you here to buy something?"

Just then, the blacksmith's voice reached Lu Qing's ears, immediately bringing her back to her senses.

"Uh, yes," Lu Qing quickly replied.

Looking around, Lu Qing noticed some finished weapons and armor on a table not far away. The metallic sheen on them made it hard for her to look away.

"Haha, do you like it?"

Seeing Lu Qing's appearance, the blacksmith's owner couldn't help but feel pleased. He pointed with some pride to the weapons on the table and said:

"I've spent half my life forging iron. If you want something, there's nothing I can't forge!"

Lu Qing certainly wouldn't refute the blacksmith's statement. She still needed to ask him some questions later, so she couldn't afford to offend him.

But before that, let her buy a suitable weapon.

"Is there anything suitable for me?" Lu Qing asked the shop owner.

Her knowledge of cold weapons was limited to what they were shown in games or anime movies, but she had never actually learned how the weapons were used.

Therefore, it's better to consult someone more professional in this kind of matter.

"I?"

The shopkeeper chuckled and said, "I'm just a blacksmith, how would I know what weapon would suit you?"

"I........"

Lu Qing was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.

"Haha, just kidding."

Seeing Lu Qing's expression, the shopkeeper burst into laughter. He took out a dagger from the side and handed it to Lu Qing, saying, "Try this."

"A dagger?"

Taking the dagger from the boss, Lu Qing gripped the cold hilt and swung it twice with the tip pointing downwards.

"Oh?"

The boss glanced at her in surprise. He didn't think Lu Qing's swing was particularly good; he was just somewhat taken aback.

"It seems you know a bit about daggers, but I suggest you hold it backwards for better results," the shopkeeper advised.

"The upright grip on a dagger refers to the grip with the tip of the blade pointing downwards. While this makes it easy to chop, stab, or slit the throat, it is difficult for beginners to master and can easily lead to wrist sprains."

The boss reached out and pinched the tip of the dagger, took it from Lu Qing's hand, and swung it twice with the tip pointing upwards.

"A reverse grip is more practical for beginners."

The shopkeeper returned the dagger to Lu Qing and continued with his work:

"It's just for self-defense anyway. It's more than enough to deal with ordinary thugs. As long as you take out the knife, 30% of them will be scared away. If they don't run away, you can stab them in the shoulder and they'll run away too."

"But don't use thorns, they can kill people easily, and you can't stab them without a lot of determination."

"Oh." Lu Qing nodded, seemingly understanding, and asked, "How much does this dagger cost?"

"Three gold coins," the shopkeeper said familiarly.

After paying, Lu Qing didn't leave. She first pretended to wander around for a while, then looked at the owner and asked:

"Hey boss, when do you think the fog outside will finally clear up?"

"I don't know, but it has nothing to do with me. The town's church manager will handle this matter; he's the most experienced when it comes to paranormal things."

"A church?" Lu Qing sensed something that seemed crucial.

Without looking up, the shopkeeper sharpened the weapon in his hand, nodded, and said:

"Well, believers of the God of Light, although our town is small, the old priest in the church is quite capable. Let the professionals handle this kind of thing. There's no point in you worrying about it here."

"If you are really scared, you can go to church for a group prayer tonight, which will help to some extent."

"I understand, I'll be there tonight."

Lu Qing left the blacksmith shop thoughtfully and decided on her next goal.

You leave the blacksmith's shop and learn from the blacksmith that there will be a collective prayer meeting at the town's church tonight. You have a feeling that something important might happen there...

As she wrote in the notebook again, Lu Qing became even more certain of her thoughts. With plenty of time before nightfall, she decided to continue walking around the town to see if she could find any clues.

However, to Lu Qing's surprise, after walking for a while, she actually discovered something unexpected.

You discover a plaza in the center of the town. For some reason, the townspeople seem reluctant to linger there. In the center of the plaza, a pile of charred remains lies, and an ominous aura seems to emanate from it.

"Waaah..."

Covering her nose in pain, Lu Qing looked at the pile of black slag in front of her with disgust.

She didn't sense any evil aura, but Lu Qing had certainly experienced the unpleasant smell that made her want to block her nose.

"The townspeople don't want to walk this way, probably because of the smell."

Silently grumbling, Lu Qing stared at the remains in front of her, lost in thought.

There are clearly some clues here, but the problem is, Lu Qing has absolutely no desire to explore this place.

Gritting her teeth, Lu Qing took out her dagger and circled the debris. She noticed something emitting a faint light at the very top of the debris.

"This is a dream, this is a dream, this is a dream..."

Silently repeating to herself, Lu Qing suppressed the nausea in her heart, stepped on the slag, and walked step by step towards the top of the slag.

The viscous black residue seemed to be stuck to the soles of her shoes, giving her a creepy feeling. Wisps of black mist surrounded her, making Lu Qing's body feel cold.

Having finally reached the top, Lu Qing used her dagger to pry open the top layer of debris, revealing the glowing object inside.

Just as Lu Qing saw the item, the information board in her mind displayed the item's attributes.

【Item Name: Anna's Heart】

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Chapter Six: The Hunter

【Item Name: Anna's Heart】

[Item Quality: Special Item]

[Synopsis: This is a murky tear stained with filth and dust. For some unknown reason, the tear was frozen in the moment it became tainted.]

[Skill: Unknown]

[Note: What's left of a person who has abandoned humanity and conscience?]

"This is......"

With a flick of her dagger, Lu Qing unearthed the tears buried in the black ash residue.

"Ugh, it really stinks."

With one hand pinching her nose, Lu Qing squatted down and used her other hand to pick up the solidified, dirty tear.

She ran down from the pile of rubble in twos and threes, and after rubbing her shoes on the ground to make sure they weren't clean, she took out the tear she had just found in the rubble and examined it carefully.

Wiping away the stains with her fingers, Lu Qing lifted her tears and held them up at an angle where the sunlight could easily reach them.

A bright, pure white sheen reflected on the surface of the tear, while inside the clear tear, a murky, black drop seemed to spread out.

"You can't tell anything from the outside at all."

Somewhat disappointed, she put down her tears. Although she was 100% certain that this was an important item, based on the clues she had so far, it was clearly not the right time for it to come into play.

Carefully placing her tears into the leather pouch at her waist, Lu Qing clapped her hands, preparing to leave.

"Hey, little girl over there, you can't walk that way!"

A strange voice came from behind her. Lu Qing turned around and found that the person speaking to her was a middle-aged man with scars on his face.

The other person was very tall and strong, with muscular build that could be felt even through his clothes. His well-tailored leather jacket and the scars on his face gave him an aura that made him look intimidating.

Lu Qing was startled by his appearance and quickly obeyed, leaving the square and coming to the middle-aged man.

"call."