Mages, Adventurers, and Women

"The Cult of the Immortals is one of them, and the Immortal Statues are the symbol of the Cult of the Immortals."

Julia pondered for a moment and asked Levi:

"Is this a good thing? Having a clear path to becoming stronger can help avoid going down the wrong career path."

Li Wei explained, “Initially, mistakes can be avoided, but the ultimate goal of this path of advancement is to become an object that is the same as the 'cult' incarnation.”

"Huh?" Duron muttered, his armpits pressed against the bones. "Are those people all related by bone? Why did they choose this method to become stronger?"

Sylvie, whose explanation was interrupted by Julia, said softly:

"Not every pastor can become a 'Sati,' nor will every pastor reach the end of the sectarian line."

“Every priest who reaches the end of the sect is the strongest person on the Grand Continent.”

Julia suddenly realized what was happening and warned Li Wei:

"Don't choose a similar mage sect! With your high talent, you'll definitely reach the end."

Li Wei said, "The Dharma Master does not belong to any sect."

He had something on his mind that he didn't say aloud: the future of mages was even bleaker than that of priests...

They either lose their rationality and become mere objects, or they become so powerful that they are homogenized by other elements.

A monk is inherently averse to mediocrity.

People would rather die on the path of deconstructing elements, arcane arts, and magic than stop because of fear of a predetermined future.

The same applies to Li Wei.

"What about the Cult of the Immortals?"

"I asked curiously."

In her mind, immortality is a "future" that is something to look forward to and yearn for.

This time, it was Li Wei who explained on behalf of Sylvia:

"The stronger a person is, the more afraid they are of death. Even before the invasion of monsters began, the continent of Grand was researching immortality."

"The powerful priests who mastered the light element voluntarily abandoned rationality and left behind their sects in an attempt to pursue immortality."

"The Elven race once had a history they called the 'Dark Age,' which was caused by the powerful beings of the Grand Continent who wanted to decipher the secret of the Elven race's longevity and seize the secret of immortality. They captured a large number of elves with lifespans of thousands of years for research."

"They have tried various methods—and now, the elven hybrid race is spread all over the continent of Grand, starting from the 'Dark Age'. If it weren't for the invasion of monsters, the pure-blooded elves would probably have been wiped out."

"During the era of the monster invasion, the elves regained control of the Grand Continent. No one knows what happened during that time. According to historical records, after the era of the monster invasion ended, the elves regained their status as the strongest race on the Grand Continent."

"Therefore, to this day, no living being dares to covet the reason for the elves' longevity."

"But people's enthusiasm for immortality did not cool down. Instead, they turned their attention to the necromantic elements that danced with undead creatures. Countless powerful people devoted everything to researching and deconstructing them, giving rise to countless 'immortal' sects—the 'Cult of the Immortals' was born under these circumstances."

"Unlike other sects, the Immortals Cult focuses on plunder, brainwashing, and control. They erect stone statues throughout the Grand Continent, bewitching beings who yearn for immortality and leading them to commit suicide to nourish the statues, thereby achieving the goal of immortality for the 'statue owners'."

Sylvie's eyes sparkled; this was the first time she had heard this way of interpreting the Dark Ages of the Elves.

In academia, there is a general consensus that the Dark Ages of the Elves began with internal strife.

But Li Wei's interpretation... seems more accurate.

The bone-like creature glanced warily at the stone statue in the center of the lake and muttered:

"That's really weird?"

"How was this done with just a stone statue?"

Sylvie succinctly stated:

"It's mind control."

"The statues of immortals are imprinted with a large number of ritual arrays for mind control, which ordinary people do not understand and cannot decipher."

"And most people do not have the means to protect themselves from psychological attacks."

Sylvie was right. When Li Wei observed the statue with his Eye of Insight, he felt a strange sense of sadness.

That was the "mental attack" emanating from the stone statue.

He has the ability to deconstruct the statue of the Immortal and obtain the "Immortal" sect's legacy inside.

But it offers absolutely no benefit.

Without mentioning the backlash from the immortal statues.

Although the immortals also inherit elements that are "necromantic mixed with other elements", they are completely different from the "necromantic spell inheritance" left by the Necromancer General.

The inheritance of immortality involves a comprehensive transformation from spirit to magic. The Necromancer General only inherits necromancy magic and will not touch Li Wei's spirit.

By accepting the legacy of the Immortals, Livy's future will be that of a "stone statue".

This is why Elda didn't choose a sect and instead explored the path of a priest on her own.

She didn't want to become a pre-existing "cult object".

Levi glanced at Kleck, who was staring at the stone statue in the center of the lake. Kleck was not affiliated with any sect.

Levi also believed that Klecker's motives for the Immortals statue differed from those of other priests.

He was an extremely confident and ambitious priest, perhaps wanting to achieve some purpose through the statue of the immortal, just as he had gouged out the eyes of the undead general.

But unlike the eyes of the Undead General, the Immortal Statue seems to see a future where Klek is corrupted and then commits suicide.

This is also why Levi took the initiative to back down in his conflict with Klein.

Nobody will bother arguing with a dead person.

Sylvie didn't come over to explain the Cult of the Immortals; she spoke gently to Levi:

"Thank you for correcting my mistake."

"Also, your interpretation of the Dark Ages of the Elves is very interesting."

She is the princess of the Golden Kingdom.

From childhood to adulthood, I have been exposed to the most authoritative legal knowledge on the Golden Island.

Her mentor was the most famous priest in the Golden Kingdom.

Sylvie heard her teacher praise her father countless times for her erudition and achievements in arcane languages ​​and magic.

Gradually, Sylvie discovered that her knowledge completely surpassed that of her peers and some of her predecessors.

But she had no idea where the road ahead lay.

If she follows the established path, it will be difficult for her to surpass the great pastor.

In her moment of confusion, Sylvie remembered something her teacher often said:

"Knowledge from books will always stay in your mind, but firsthand experiences will stay in your heart."

So, the obedient Sylvie made a rebellious decision, ignoring her family's restrictions, and ran away from the Golden Kingdom, ready to follow the path her teacher had walked and witness it all.

Her first stop was Rolling Stones.

According to the teachers and maids, Rolling Stone is a "land of disorder".

This place is rife with burning, killing, and looting; no one wants to risk coming to Rolling Stone Town unless they are heinous criminals from the Three Kingdoms period.

Yet it was in this very place that Sylvie met Li Wei, who was even more learned than she was.

At this moment.

Sylvie felt an irrepressible curiosity about the handsome, dark-haired, dark-eyed Levi.

How could such an environment cultivate a monk with such a unique temperament and such erudition?

Li Wei calmly accepted Sylvie's thanks, and seeing that Sylvie didn't say anything more, he clicked his tongue and said:

"Yulia."

Julia, who was holding his arm, understood perfectly and said:

"You're only offering verbal thanks?"

"In your hometown, would someone teach you these mysterious things for free?"

Sylvie was taken aback.

Ok……

The phrase "unique temperament" has been removed.

Levi retains the "greed" of the Rolling Stone adventurers.

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Chapter 45: Hanging [Please continue reading]

"I don't have any gold coins..."

……

"You have no money?!"

Li Wei wanted to say, "How could a princess of a golden kingdom like you be broke?"

Originally, I planned to make a small profit from Sylvie, who seemed relatively easy to fool, to make up for the penalty of failing the Sawtooth Fishman adventure mission.

So you don't have any money?

With no money but high social status, Sylvia is a huge nuisance.

He had absolutely no intention of getting involved with Sylvie.

Moreover, this bastard Kleck is about to make an irrational decision, and Levi wants to get away as soon as possible to prevent Kleck from affecting Sylvie.

Because he failed to escape in time, and because the bastard Clayke died, the Golden Kingdom held Sylvie accountable to him.

Li Wei's attitude changed abruptly, and he said coldly:

Goodbye, don't follow me.

Sylvie was taken aback.

They discovered that Li Wei had indeed left.

She was completely dumbfounded.

No one has ever dared to treat her like this since she was a child.

Even if a man of the opposite sex glances at her unintentionally, she will show an apologetic expression.

In contrast, Li Wei.

It's not just about getting paid.

Upon hearing that there was no money, their expression immediately changed.

They wouldn't accept even the slightest bit of insincere flattery.

Sylvie heard from books and people around her that the adventurers in Rolling Stone were rude and despicable.

She thought Li Wei was different; her first impression of him was that of a learned, elegant, humble, and kind monk.

result……

Li Wei only possesses the trait of being erudite.

"Wait a minute," Sylvie said, sounding aggrieved. "I just don't have any gold coins, not money."

The sound of something buzzing, clutching Duron's bones, was heard:

"Did this girl get her brain squeezed by a barbarian's butt?"

"No gold coins means no money?"

Sylvie glared at the crude orc skeleton, her composure gradually disappearing as Li Wei's expression changed, and said:

"I have the money of the Golden Kingdom."

She took out a piece of gold foil, about the size of a bone palm, from the storage ring hidden in her sleeve. She held it up in her hand, making a crackling sound, proving that she really was rich.

The foil has "100" printed in the center of the front, a simple drawing of a man on the left, and a simple drawing of a gold mountain, the symbol of the Golden Kingdom, on the right.