Mages, Adventurers, and Women

[Mastery of all elements; officially become a Level 1 "Elite" mage; you have mastered fire elemental magic and found a 1% similarity trait that combines necromancy, fire, and mental (new) elements.]

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Chapter 58: Frey: Levi, I'm old, please spare me.

"Li Wei".

"Guild Master Langsis asked my mother to tell you that he hopes you will become one of the top three adventurer teams in the Goblin Group of the Rolling Stone Town Adventurers' Guild this month."

"And the following month, you pushed the Blood Butcher Adventurer Squad out of the top ten in the Goblin group, and you led the Yulia Squad to represent Rolling Stone Town in the annual event of the Golden Island Adventurer Guild."

"To bring honor to Rolling Stones."

Samantha finished her business over the wall of fire and said angrily:

"Where have you been for the past five days? Why haven't you come to see me?"

"Which slut are you fooling around with this time?"

"My mother said that in two weeks we'll be going to the Golden Kingdom on the Eternal Heart's airship. Don't you have anything to say about that?!"

Li Wei sat inside the wall of books, picked up a book titled "White Tower Area Outfit Instructions" and flipped through it casually, saying:

"Please tell Chairman Francis that I have no feelings for Rolling Stone."

Whether the Rolling Rock Adventurers' Guild becomes infamous or not is none of my business. I stay in Rolling Rock because I have no other choice.

"His stupid rhetoric about honors and such doesn't apply to me."

As Li Wei spoke, he quickly flipped through the pages, glanced at Samantha behind the wall of fire, and said coldly:

“I’ve told you countless times that our relationship is only in bed. Outside of bed, you are Samantha from the Adventurers’ Guild, and I am Levi from Julia’s Squad.”

"Who I fool around with is none of your business. Don't make it sound like I'm cheating on you."

"Also, I have already blessed you for going to the Golden Kingdom."

"What else are you asking? Do you want a delusional answer like 'I'll go with you to the Golden Kingdom'?"

"Samantha, I'm saying this one last time."

"Under the bed, your affairs are none of my business."

The hall of the House of Races was bustling with people.

The little elf who had guided Livi last time stood behind the counter of the House of Races, dumbfounded.

Samantha's eyes were red; she didn't know what was wrong with Levi.

"Li Wei!"

This is the last time I'll see you!

Even if you die in the Demon Hills, I won't shed a single tear for a piece of trash like you!

"I swear!"

Li Wei didn't even look up, his attention still on the book, and replied perfunctorily, "Oh."

Samantha turned and left, quite angry with Levi.

Elda then stepped forward with a gentle smile, only to be blocked at a distance by Levi's wall of fire.

She said softly:

"Li Wei, if there's anything on your mind, you can tell me."

"No matter what you do, I will always support you."

"If you're tired of the adventurer's life, how about we go somewhere new and start a new life together?"

"I want to have a son and a daughter for you, settle down in a small seaside town, and at sunset, my children and I will snuggle in your arms, the four of us sitting in a hammock by the sea, enjoying the sea breeze..."

Before Elda could finish speaking, Levi looked up and interrupted her indifferently:

"If you have mental health issues, you should get treatment as soon as possible."

“You are Elda, the vice-captain of the Blood Rose, and I am Livi from Yulia’s squad.”

"We only have a sexual relationship."

"Under the bed, it's none of our business."

Aelda's expression shifted between anger and uncertainty due to Levi's coldness. She forced back her harsh words, maintaining her gentle demeanor, and said softly:

"Li Wei, don't be angry. I was just saying it casually. I came to say goodbye. My captain accepted a mission to the Golden Kingdom. I didn't want to go, but the offer was too high, and our team couldn't refuse."

After finishing the book in his hand, Li Wei switched to a copy of "The Complete Guide to Etiquette in the White Tower Region," focusing intently on the contents without even looking up, and said, "Oh."

Elda left with a cold face. As she brushed past Julia, she paused, gritting her teeth, and said:

"You're really capable!"

Yulia was taken aback, and muttered:

"What do you mean? Are you blaming me again?"

Sylvie was dressed like an adventurer today—wearing a pale white priest's robe, her long hair tied up in a bun at the back of her head—and walked toward Levi in ​​a good mood.

However, the floating wall of fire also stopped her.

Sylvie paused, then said:

"Li Wei, I have no sexual relationship with you."

Li Wei glanced at her, his demeanor completely different from the enthusiastic one he had shown five days ago during the meeting in the VIP room of the Dharma Master's residence. He said coldly:

“Stand there and say it.”

Sylvie, too lazy to investigate why Levi was acting strangely, happily shared:

"I've decided to join Yulia's squad!"

"You have a mage, a ranger, and two warriors, but you're most lacking a priest."

"I will try my best to integrate into your group and help you achieve a top-three finish and first place in the Goblin Gang of Rolling Stone Town!"

"Two months from now, I'll be representing the Rolling Stone Town Adventurers' Guild back in the Golden Kingdom for the annual Adventurers' Guild event. I want to prove to my sister that I am absolutely a qualified adventurer..."

Before Sylvie could finish expressing her aspirations, Li Wei abruptly interrupted her:

"No."

"Huh?" Sylvie was taken aback, then said indignantly, "Why not? Captain Yulia agreed, Bones and Duron agreed, why are you refusing me?"

Li Weiman retorted unreasonably, "I said no, and that means no."

Sylvie looked pleadingly at Julia behind her. Julia sheepishly walked behind the wall of fire. Levi glanced at her and questioned her:

"How many gold coins did Sylvie give you?"

"How many gold coins should we give to Bone and Duron?"

Like a child who had done something wrong, Yulia tried to hide it, whispering, "I...I didn't give it to her..."

"Yulia!"

Li Wei suddenly raised his voice, and Yulia immediately revealed the truth, whispering:

"Princess Sylvie gave me a set of [Black Dragon Grade] Ranger's standard equipment, and gave Bones and Duron a set of [Black Dragon Grade] Warrior's equipment specifically for Orcs and Dwarves."

She hid behind Sylvie, revealing half her body, and whispered in protest, "They really didn't give me any gold coins..."

Li Wei glared at Julia, then squinted at Sylvie and said:

Where did you get the gold coins?

The quality of weapons and equipment on the Grand Continent is the same as that of the "Four Dragons Level Talents", and is divided into the following levels from low to high: White Dragon Level, Black Dragon Level, Silver Dragon Level, and Gold Dragon Level.

The cheapest full set of Black Dragon-level warrior equipment costs 50+ gold coins.

The Ranger requires 80+ gold coins.

Depending on the forger's race and reputation, the percentage can fluctuate by 10-20%.

The blacksmith is a dwarf, and the miniature versions of weapons and equipment for non-class professions such as dwarves, gnomes, and goblins are the most expensive among those of the same quality.

The light blue robe Li Wei was wearing was a "Black Dragon-level Robe," and its selling price would not be less than 150 gold coins.

Sylvie stood behind the wall of fire and explained:

"When I left home, I promised that I would not use my status to seek personal gain. The equipment for Julia, Bones, and Duron was bought after I sold my storage ring. I originally picked out a staff that would be very suitable for you, but... I don't have enough gold."

The average price of "Black Dragon-level" bows and swords is around 150 gold coins. As weapons used by "mages", even the cheapest "Black Dragon-level" staff costs 300+ gold coins.

The continent of Grand classifies weapon quality according to the four dragon-level talents of monsters, magical beasts, and undead creatures because only monsters, magical beasts, and undead creatures with corresponding talents can produce the core forging materials required for the corresponding weapon and equipment quality.

Li Wei put down his book and seriously considered the feasibility of Sylvia joining Yulia's team.

He refused to let Sylvie join him, partly because his own "rationality" was about to advance, and he might encounter the arrival of the Secret World, where another "Fina" would appear.

On the other hand, it's because Yulia, Bones, and Duron are all stupid.

He worried that once Sylvie joined, these three idiots would be led by the nose by her.

Looking back now, Sylvie seems to have been a fool too.

The foolish princess joining the adventurer party of three idiots might just secure a decent future for the foolish Julia and her two companions.

In Li Wei's mind, he was already certain that when [Rationality] advanced, he would be summoned by the Secret World.

It's highly likely that, like Yulia, she emerged from the secret world and descended into some remote corner far from Rolling Stone Town.

Yulia's party, which has recently earned a lot of gold coins, will become easy prey for other adventurers if Levi is not there to lead them.

Sylvie's arrival conveniently filled some of the void left by his "departure".

Think about this.

Li Weidao:

"Yulia, you take Sylvie back first. I will seriously consider the feasibility of Sylvie joining the team."

Sylvie wanted to argue a bit more: she had already gotten Captain Julia's approval, so why should she wait for Vice Captain Levi's decision?

Before he could finish speaking, Yulia forcibly dragged him away.

Before leaving, Julia glanced back at Li Wei in the pile of books.

She said softly:

"Li Wei, you will always be the vice-captain of Yulia's squad."

……

late at night.

Li Wei appeared outside Frey's house for five consecutive days.

Two vines crossed and protected the entrance, their bulb-like heads gleaming in the dark. A ritual array swirled outside the door to block Li Wei's prying eyes. Despite Li Wei's banging on the door, Frey inside remained unmoved.

"Lady Frey! I know you're home! Open the door!"

I need to speak with you!

Perhaps it was Li Wei's persistence over the past five days that moved Frey, or perhaps Frey realized that she wouldn't get a good night's sleep unless she got rid of Li Wei. Standing behind the window of her third-floor bedroom, at a great distance, she said helplessly:

"Li Wei...please spare me."

“Unlike you young people, who yearn for every region of the Grand Continent, I just want to stay in Rolling Stone and spend the rest of my life here.”

"Sigh... thank goodness I didn't give you the recommendation spot..."

Li Wei overheard the underlying meaning coming from Frey, the large-breasted, loli-like woman behind the window.

She knew that Li Wei had been locked onto by the "Secret World".

Li Wei went straight to the point:

"Lady Frey, do I have any other ideas?"

Frey said softly:

Do you remember what I said to you when we first met?