Mages, Adventurers, and Women

"The pattern is a prayer and a plea, representing the pilgrimage of martial arts practitioners to the 'Secret World', hoping to receive the 'Secret World's' favor."

As soon as Li Wei said this...

This immediately drew rebuttals from a group of magic-based professionals from the Sandstorm District, led by Lori.

They believe that Li Wei was singing the tune of imperial power and servants in the "old era".

They destroyed the "justice and fairness" that the various races of the Grand Continent had worked so hard to maintain.

But after a moment's thought, Frey's eyes lit up, and she asked eagerly:

"why?"

Li Wei wanted to say that it was Julia who said it.

However, the simplistic explanation of "others' words" is untenable.

Academic exchanges among legal professionals resemble a unique form of "philosophical discussion."

Theories can be unrestrained, as long as there is sufficient academic evidence to support them, then they are the truth.

Not long after Li Wei began studying the correspondences between "secret language" and "wanderer's breathing technique," he did indeed discover a tiny bit of a conjecture that was sufficient for today's scenario.

He bypassed a straightforward explanation and instead offered a point of view.

"Some monsters need to borrow other monsters or beasts to reproduce."

"The book 【Records of Monster Race Reproduction】recorded an interesting event: during the breeding season, some monster camps did not plunder other monster races first, but instead held a worship ceremony led by priests."

"They hope to gain the favor of the 'world' and be given a mate to ensure the continuation of their race."

"Similar things are recorded in the book 【Complete Record of 108 Kinds of Monsters】. Most of the intelligent monsters believe that everything they have is a gift from the mysterious 'world'. Therefore, monsters like to hold prayer ceremonies to pray for the 'world's' mercy."

Luo Li scoffed upon hearing this:

"Lady Frey asked about the meaning of the pattern, not to listen to your useless nonsense about how monsters have children!"

As soon as she opened her mouth, Li Wei was attacked by the entire Kuangsha District.

However, Frey solemnly said, "Shut up!"

Everyone fell silent, and Lori dared not interrupt.

Frey used the "levitation spell" to fly in front of Li Wei and look him in the eye.

Li Wei awkwardly turned his head away.

From his perspective, Frey's bust was clearly visible...

That's really taboo.

"You mean this pattern is related to... no, or rather, to monsters?"

Frey asked eagerly.

Li Wei made his guess based on the content of the books he had read.

Unlike others, he can discover key information points in every book he finishes reading that others miss, which allows his knowledge, deconstruction, and exploration to increase continuously.

When needed, these information points will piece together a spider web covered with pheromones.

“Yes, the Secret Weapon Breathing Technique evolved from observing the behavior of monsters, and I suspect that the ‘world’ that monsters pray to is the secret world that secret arts and secret weapons seek.”

“Even…” Li Wei paused, then said quietly, “the Secret World was once a lair of demons.”

"what?!"

Lori exclaimed in disbelief, "You ignorant idiot! The Secret World is incredibly mysterious; do you think monsters are worthy of such a title?!"

"An interesting guess."

Frey single-handedly suppressed all the doubts that were about to erupt, turned around and said, "Li Wei, come with me, you have won this reward."

Luo Li and other magic-based professionals in the Mad Sand District couldn't believe it.

Surprisingly, it was Li Wei's absurd conjecture that won Frey's approval.

This must be a cover-up!

"Frei must have fallen for Levi's handsome appearance with his black hair and black eyes!"

Lori made a dark guess in her heart.

Monsters possess a magical power that makes them repelled by the continent of Grand.

What kind of magic will be rejected?

After much thought, Li Wei concluded that the only option was the Secret World.

He followed Frey into the castle.

The second floor.

It has solid wood flooring and wall panels.

Strangely, there was no furniture.

It was completely empty, with nothing visible at all.

Frey walked to the window, turned her back, and whispered:

"Li Wei, you are excellent. Your knowledge is more extensive than that of Lori and Elda."

"The idea that the secret weapon came from a monster is an interesting and highly probable one. If true, it could solve the mystery of the origin of monsters."

“Elda mentioned you to me before, wanting me to give you the recommendation spot for leaving Rolling Stone. I didn’t think you were qualified for the recommendation spot before, but now… I will seriously consider putting you in a fair competition among the other five kids who need recommendation spots.”

Li Wei was overjoyed; he had gained a great deal from this gathering!

Frey then changed the subject, issuing a warning:

"Maintaining a strong desire to explore is a must for every magic-based professional, but as a magic-based professional who is prone to touching taboos, please maintain sufficient awe for every exploration."

“You are only a level 1 mage apprentice, you shouldn’t be getting involved in the secret world so soon.”

“If you don’t want to lose your rationality…” Frey’s face showed a hint of fear as she advised, “You should give up exploring the secret world now. When you become a level 2 mage and then explore the secret world again, your current accumulation will become your greatest help.”

Li Wei said, "Thank you for your reminder. I just read a variety of books and know a little about the secret world. I will not take any risks or do anything impossible. I will keep your kind warning in mind."

He will not heed the warning.

They will never stop exploring the secret world.

Li Wei is no ordinary sorcerer. The price he pays for exploring the secret world is only "spiritual imprisonment," not physical imprisonment and the predicament of being unable to escape.

Perhaps he is the most unique explorer of the mysterious world on the continent of Grand.

"Gold coins or other items?" Frey asked with satisfaction.

"I need a map of a dark, magical stone monument, preferably from the area around Rolling Stone. I have a merchant friend who has taken on a related commission. If I resell the map to him, I will earn more than 10 gold coins."

Li Wei's words were half true and half false.

He used the "gold coins" that everyone in Rolling Stones craved as cover.

The perceptive Frey believed Levi's words.

He rummaged through his storage ring, took out a map, and handed it to Li Wei:

"The area outside the Monster Hills, half a day's journey from Rolling Stone Town, right next to the Navia Mountains, was once the territory of a baron from the Golden Duchy. Because the elderly baron wanted to pursue immortality, he willingly fell into the evil necromancer."

"Although the baron was dealt with, his territory became a paradise for undead creatures."

“When I was young, I deconstructed a magic stone tablet there. The map pointed to the Baron’s Castle, and there were many low-level undead creatures around it, so it wasn’t very dangerous.”

The map is titled "Baron Della's Castle".

Li Wei knew this place; it was the largest gathering place of undead creatures around Rolling Stone Town.

As long as you avoid the "Necromantic Contamination Pool" behind the castle, the outer area, including the Baron's Castle, only contains some low-level "Necromantic Skeletons," "Ghosts," and "Skeleton Archers."

Its strength is comparable to that of goblins, minotaurs, and sludge monsters.

After thanking him, Li Wei was about to leave when Frey called him back:

"Go back by yourself. I have a mission for Elda. This gathering is over. There will be no auction. I will notify you in advance of the next gathering."

"The five level 3 gargoyle adventurer squads stationed deep in the Monster Hills have sent back a message that the monsters' activity patterns have suddenly become abnormal, and something bad is likely to happen."

"Several adventurer teams that entered the inner circle of the Navia Mountains also brought back news that they encountered monsters from the Monster Hills, which should not be in the Navia Mountains. Several adventurer teams suffered devastating attacks."

"I've commissioned four level 2 troll adventurer teams, including Elda, to explore the area. They'll set off tonight; hopefully, it won't be the monster attack I'm imagining..."

"Sorry, I'm getting old, I've been talking too much. You should go back now, and remember not to go deep into the Navia Mountains recently."

Frey rubbed her temples, revealing a tired expression that didn't suit her appearance.

Li Wei recalled his encounter with the kobolds at the goblin camp, told Frey about it, and then took his leave.

I wanted to cut ties with Elda.

When I left the castle, Elda had already left.

According to Frey.

It's estimated that they reunited with their teammates and were preparing to explore the inner circle of the Navia Mountains to investigate the cause of the abnormal monster activity in the middle circle of the Monster Hills.

Li Wei also hoped that this was not the prelude to a monster attack on the city.

That would be the worst possible outcome.

……

Sam, who had spoken rudely to Elda at a party and was reprimanded by Levi, returned home.

He lives in a three-story, affordable stone house on the border of the Sandstorm and Rolling Stone districts.

I just lay down.

Thinking about what happened tonight, she hated Li Wei to the core.

He vowed in his heart that if he encountered Li Wei outside the Rolling Stones area, he would torture him to death with the most brutal methods.

The night was quiet.

Sam suddenly heard a creaking sound coming from downstairs.

He immediately became alert:

"Who?!"

A response came from the window behind:

"Your house is really tall."

Li Wei said softly.

He addressed the pile of skeletal remains behind him, which had lifted him to the window:

“Go back and tell your master Fina that I will bring her her favorite necromancer gift when I go to Baron Della’s castle.”

The eight skeletal undead moved their chins with a series of clicks, indicating "I understand."

The bones collapsed into a pile on the ground, then leaped and formed a nimble bone snake, disappearing into the dark night.

"Li...Li Wei!"

Sam was furious and wondering where to find Levi to settle the score, when the latter actually showed up at his door?!

If he hadn't been ambushed, Sam thought crushing Levi would have been easier than crushing a bug.

"I never imagined you were involved with necromancers!"

In Rolling Stone, necromancers are hated by everyone.

Nobody wants to be transformed into a necromancer by these despicable necromancers after death.

Li Wei said calmly:

"Don't rush, you will become a part of them too."

"I need you to tell me why you know my name, and why you targeted me the moment we met?"

"If I remember correctly, tonight is the first time we've met."

"Don't say it's because of Elda. I can feel your special malice towards me."

"I need an answer."