I'm really not a Sanctuary Warlock.

Chapter Seventy-One Broken Bridge Canyon

At the edge of the Silverleaf Forest, a soft mist shrouds the towering ancient trees like a veil.

Evelyn's elven guard stopped in their tracks. She dismounted from her magnificent antlered stag and walked up to Lynn.

“Mr. Lynn, we’ll stop here.”

Her beautiful face was filled with sincere respect and gratitude.

"Anywhere beyond this point, it is no longer our territory."

Lynn also dismounted from the unicorn and returned her respectful bow.

"Thank you for escorting me all the way."

“It’s what we should do.” Evelyn shook her head and glanced at the catgirl next to Lynn.

"Miss Bai, if you have the opportunity in the future, you are welcome to visit Manserano again."

"I definitely will, meow!" White Cat nodded vigorously.

Evelyn's gaze returned to Lynn, a hint of worry in her eyes.

“Mr. Lynn, the royal city of Rivendell is far more complicated than you imagine. Please be extremely careful on your journey.”

"Thank you for reminding me, I will." Lynn sensed the sincerity in her words.

Evelyn was silent for a moment, then took out an arrow made entirely of silver branches from her storage pouch and handed it to Lynn.

"This is our Silver Moon Elf's 'message arrow.' If you encounter an insurmountable danger in the royal city, you can shoot it into the sky."

"As long as it is within the kingdom's territory, we can sense it immediately."

"While we cannot directly intervene in the internal affairs of the human kingdom, we can at least offer you some assistance within our capabilities."

Lynn looked at the exquisite arrow and felt a warmth in his heart.

He accepted it without hesitation.

"Thank you for your gifts."

"May nature's blessings always be with you." Evelyn performed a standard elven greeting once more.

"May the moonlight forever protect you," Lynn replied earnestly.

After a brief farewell, Evelyn led her elven guard and disappeared into the forest mist.

Once again, only Lynn and Cat White remained on the vast wilderness.

"Phew... I'm finally out, meow."

The cat let out a long sigh of relief, relaxed completely, and jumped back onto the unicorn.

"Although the elf sisters are all very beautiful, I always feel nervous when I'm with them, meow."

Lynn smiled and turned over to sit down as well.

The unicorn let out a light neigh and galloped across the open wilderness.

"Where do we go next?" Lynn asked.

"After crossing this ash wasteland, it will take about another day to reach Broken Bridge Canyon, meow."

Lynn nodded and memorized the route.

The unicorn is extremely fast, especially after Lynn also leveled up to level 30, its strength and stamina were greatly increased.

What would normally be a full day's journey, they could already see the enormous crack stretching across the earth before sunset.

It was an abyss that seemed to have been cleaved open by the creator god with a giant axe, stretching for countless kilometers.

The canyon is flanked by steep, almost vertical cliffs, with bottomless darkness below. Only the howling wind rises from the valley floor, producing sounds like the wailing of ghosts and wolves.

A magnificent stone bridge spans this formidable chasm.

The bridge is wide enough for ten carriages to travel side by side, and the railings on both sides are carved with ancient patterns.

One can imagine what a magnificent spectacle it must have been when it was intact.

But now, this giant bridge, a symbol of the glory of ancient civilization, has been severed at its very center.

"Wow……"

Even the well-traveled and knowledgeable cat Bai Bai couldn't help but exclaim in amazement upon seeing this spectacular sight.

"Wow...what a magnificent canyon, meow..."

She lay on the unicorn's back, cautiously peeking out her little head and looking down into the bottomless canyon.

"Huh, how do I get across, meow?"

"Hurry up."

Lynn's voice was unusually calm.

"Huh?"

Before Cat White could react, it felt the unicorn beneath it begin to slowly retreat.

It pawed its hooves, exhaled two streams of white air from its nostrils, and locked its pure eyes on the opposite bridgehead.

"Lynn, you...you're not thinking of jumping over there, are you, meow?"

Cat Bai Bai instantly understood his intention, screamed in fright, and clung tightly to the unicorn's neck with both hands.

"This is too dangerous, meow! You'll fall!"

"Don't worry." Lynn's voice was full of confidence. The moment he leveled up to level 30, the Holy Spirit Unicorn also experienced tremendous growth.

"Walk."

Lynn gave a soft shout.

The unicorn let out a loud neigh, its four hooves slammed together, and it transformed into a white lightning bolt, charging towards the edge of the cliff!

"ah--!"

The cat's shrieks echoed throughout the entire canyon.

Just as it reached the edge of the broken bridge, the unicorn's agile body leaped upwards.

Lynn felt a powerful force coming from below, and the scene before him instantly spun around him.

A feeling of weightlessness enveloped my entire body.

The howling wind swept past my ears, and below me lay a bottomless abyss of darkness.

This process seemed to happen in an instant, yet it also seemed to last an incredibly long time.

Boom!

The unicorn's four hooves landed steadily on the bridgehead across the canyon, the enormous impact causing the entire bridge surface to tremble slightly.

Successful.

The world around us returned to peace.

Lynn could even feel the kitten in her arms trembling uncontrollably.

"Alright, we're here." Lynn patted her back with amusement.

Only then did the cat cautiously open one eye, and upon seeing the solid ground beneath its feet, it finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Wow... Wow wow wow!"

She suddenly looked up, her beautiful eyes instantly filling with stars.

"You're so amazing, horse!"

The cat, Bai Bai, stretched out its little paw and excitedly stroked the unicorn's soft white mane.

"She's absolutely the best horse in the world!"

The unicorn seemed to enjoy her praise, proudly raising its head and even nuzzling its head against her palm.

Seeing this, Lynn couldn't help but smile.

The sky gradually darkened.

The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the sky a magnificent orange-red.

"It's getting dark, meow."

Cat Bai glanced at the sky, then at the rugged mountain road ahead.

"The road ahead looks very difficult to travel, and it's too dangerous to travel at night."

She tilted her little face up to look at Lynn and made the suggestion.

"Let's find a place nearby to pitch our tents, rest for the night, and leave when it gets light tomorrow, meow."

As an experienced traveling merchant, she knew the rules of survival in the wild very well.

Especially in areas with complex terrain, the dangers at night are far greater than during the day.

Lynn glanced around. The terrain here was relatively flat and open, and it was close to the bridgehead, so it was indeed a good campsite.

He looked at the little face of the cat, Bai Bai, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, and the long, thin tail near his chest that was swaying gently with excitement. After thinking for a moment, he finally nodded.

"it is good."

Chapter Seventy-Two: The Knight of the Night

The wind in the wilderness carried a hint of coolness.

On the flat ground near the broken bridge, a small tent has been set up, with a warm campfire burning beside it.

"Alright, dinner's ready, meow."

Cat Baibai trotted over from the campfire carrying two wooden bowls and handed one of them to Lynn.

The bowl contained a thick soup made from wild vegetables and dried meat, which emitted an enticing aroma in the glow of the campfire.

Lynn took the wooden bowl and smiled as she looked at the cat's rosy face illuminated by the firelight.

"Thanks for your hard work."

"Hehe, this is my treasured top-grade jerky, not something ordinary people can get their hands on."

It must be said that although Bai Bai may not seem very smart in some ways, as a traveling merchant, her wilderness survival skills are truly top-notch.

Both the speed at which they set up the tent and their skill in handling the ingredients demonstrated remarkable proficiency.

The two chatted casually and soon finished their bowls of broth.

After eating and drinking to its heart's content, Cat Bai Bai took the initiative to clean up the dishes and went to wash them by the stream not far away.

Lynn leaned against the unicorn's soft body, watching her busy, petite figure and the cat tail wagging happily behind her, and a warm feeling suddenly rose in her heart.

This warm feeling made him temporarily forget the blazing fire atop Mount Nikolai, and also the unknown dangers of the royal city of Rivendell.

He glanced at the small tent next to him, which could only accommodate two people. The dim, magical light shining from inside made it look especially warm.

A wicked smile slowly crept onto Lynn's lips.

Once we're inside the tent, I'm definitely going to give this little catgirl a good "bullying."

Okay, that's decided.

Just as Lynn's thoughts began to wander, Bai Bai, the cat who was washing dishes by the stream, suddenly stopped.

Her fluffy cat ears twitched warily.

"Lynn, look over there!"

Lynn felt a chill run down her spine and immediately suppressed all inappropriate thoughts, following the direction of the cat's white fingertip.

Suddenly, a thick cloud of gray fog rose from the center of the magnificent broken bridge.

The fog churned violently, as if it had a life of its own, swirling and condensing on the broken bridge surface.

The surrounding temperature seemed to drop several degrees in an instant.

The flames of the campfire flickered precariously in the sudden gust of cold wind.