Mages, Adventurers, and Women

But Frey seems to have vanished into thin air...

He asked people to look for him, but there was no news.

“Frei?” Rancis was taken aback. “You didn’t know? She went back to the Golden Kingdom. She said she’s getting old and was afraid you’d bother her, so she went back to hide.”

Li Wei: "???"

……

"Those big antlers are really flashy, who are they trying to seduce?"

The short blade at Rancis's waist said this.

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Chapter 72: The Truth Behind Being Summoned to the Secret World [3.9k words]

Did Lady Frey mention anything before she left?

Ignoring the crude language of Chairman Langsis, whose waist held a short blade, Li Wei asked.

“What could have happened?” Langsis recalled. “She seemed to have said goodbye to the vice president of the Rolling Stone Mage Guild not long after you left Rolling Stone, and then flew away…”

"It seemed like a rush. I thought Rolling Stone Town was being besieged by monsters and monster armies, and she had received the news and fled in advance. Later I found out it was because of you, kid."

Rancis looked at Levi's dark hair, dark eyes, and handsome appearance, and said sarcastically:

"Li Wei, you're not thinking of sleeping with Frey and scaring her away, are you?"

Li Wei naturally skipped over Rancis's teasing and pressed on with the question:

"President Francis, do you know where Lady Frey lives in the Golden Kingdom?"

Did she mention anything about the 'recommendation quota' before she left?

Lancelot's mind wasn't on Levi's question; his gaze was fixed on the spoils of Julia's party—Bone, Duron, and the Shield of the Hero—being unloaded from the carriage. He replied absentmindedly:

"I don't know... Oh, I think there was some kind of ticket, something about you and a few other people going to the Golden Kingdom to participate in some kind of insult contest, and whoever is the best at insulting gets it?"

Li Wei corrected, "It's the Golden Kingdom Legal System Professionals Exchange Meeting."

“No difference.” Langsis waved his hand, looked at Julia’s team’s adventure gains, and muttered, “Levi, what do you think about the Rolling Stone Town Adventurers’ Guild selecting the most… uh… the most hardworking adventurer team this month, and me representing the Rolling Stone Town Adventurers’ Guild to give them some rewards?”

Li Wei: "Are you trying to pull a stunt?"

Francis clicked his tongue and said:

"You call yourself a monk? How can you speak so rudely?"

"The Rolling Stone Adventurers' Guild is a place that values ​​fairness."

“What I call choosing fair voting and eliminating fraudulent voting.”

"Can you call it a cover-up?"

Li Wei thought to himself, "The squad that works the hardest for Langxis will almost certainly be Yulia's squad."

Lance was too eager for quick results. After discovering that Yulia's team had the ability to kill a Tier 1 Black Dragon-level monster, he couldn't wait to push Yulia's team to the forefront.

They fought against the Goblin Adventurer Team, led by Blood Butcher, who was based in Rolling Stone Town and comprised of five factions in the Duchy of Sand.

Mad Leopard, ranked 42nd in the Goblin group, was blasted into a charred mess by Li Wei.

The Shield of Heroes, ranked 50th in the Goblin Group, is about to return to the Sand Duchy.

Yulia's party, ranked 51st in the Goblin group, is already the fourth-ranked adventurer party in the Rolling Stone Town area.

Once the news spreads, Yulia's squad will become a thorn in the side of the three squads led by Blood Butcher.

Frey ran away ahead of time, much to Levi's surprise.

Li Wei remembers that she was a "thug" hired by Eternal Heart. Does that count as a breach of contract?

As the vice president of the Rolling Stone Town Guild, Langsis is a man of great strength and status, and it is a good thing that he is willing to take care of Julia's team.

Although Lensis's intentions in taking care of Yulia's squad were a double-edged sword for them.

Fortunately, they managed to drive away the remaining three goblin adventurer teams led by Blood Butcher.

If things don't go smoothly, Yulia's squad will be killed by them...

Blood Butcher ranked 10th in the Goblin group and participated in the Adventurers' Guild's annual event once. His adventurer teams, Lust for Kill and Thorn Strangulation, were ranked 19th and 29th in the Goblin group, respectively.

The Shield of Heroes, ranked 50th in the Goblin group, has the strength to solo the camp of the Rank 1 Black Dragon-level monster, the Deer Antler Demon. Judging from this, these three teams should be very strong.

As the vice president of Rolling Stone Town, Langsis could not directly participate in the battle. The other two vice presidents of the Rolling Stone Town Adventurers' Guild were also in Rolling Stone Town, though their hearts were in the Duchy of Sands.

All he could do was provide special training to Yulia's team within his authority.

Li Wei pondered carefully. For some reason, Guild Master Langxis was determined to support the local adventurer team of Rolling Stone Town.

The timing of Yulia's team's appearance is perfect. Accepting rather than resisting Rancis's kindness makes it easier to get along with Rancis and is more beneficial to the future development of Yulia's team.

Difficulties are the whetstone; as adventurers, we must always face dangers and unexpected events.

If you choose to run away because of difficulties, what's the difference between you and a barbarian who chooses to become a monster's lackey during a monster invasion?

Li Wei was indeed preparing to go to the Golden Kingdom, not to mention the magic-based professional exchange meeting two months later.

He also needs to resolve the lack of first-tier lightning, wind, ice, alchemy, and light spell inheritances in the Golden Kingdom.

Participating in more adventurer guild activities might bring more benefits.

Upon realizing this, Li Wei gave a thumbs-up and agreed:

"President, you are a person of great wisdom."

Francis chuckled, patted Levi on the shoulder, and instructed him:

"Work hard, and in two months you'll represent the Rolling Stones region at the Golden Kingdom guild event. I'll give you plenty of rewards!"

The sturdy old man muttered about "voting for the most hardworking adventurer team" as he walked into the Adventurers' Guild. Passing Bones and Duro, he offered them encouragement:

"Green Rat and Little Sweet Potato, you two remember to bring your gold coins and come find me for a lesson!"

The bones didn't react to the way Langis was called. Duron was taken aback. Wasn't it Little Earth Jar?

Have you turned into a little sweet potato again?

Which is more racist?

Forget it.

That old geezer Francis's beard is whiter than a dancer's buttocks; he's probably not going to live much longer. I can't be bothered arguing with a short-lived creature.

"You seductive deer antlers, keep trying to seduce me!"

The broadsword of bone said so.

"Hey! You rascal, look here, I have a big treasure to show you!"

"That's what the Wooden Door of the Rolling Stone Town Adventurers' Guild said."

"I've never seen such alluring deer antlers before, my mouth is watering..."

……

In an instant, everything around Li Wei—from weapons and equipment to creaking wooden doors—began to verbally harass the antlers of the antler demon.

The buzzing was even more annoying than when he went shopping in the dance district and was harassed by a bunch of dancers grabbing his arm and shouting things like "it's free!"

Just as Li Wei was about to deal with this trouble, John ran over from a distance.

They called out enthusiastically from a distance:

"Levy! Levy! It's me, John!"

John's eyes caught sight of a goblin chewing up a dozen meters away from Bones and Duron, using the excuse of carrying adventurers' loot but actually doing nothing. He cursed under his breath, "That damn dog."

He quickly ran to Li Wei's side and said enthusiastically:

“I just heard you’re back from outside—you’re my best friend, and I had to come and celebrate with you right away.”

Levi could guess John's intentions even with his eyes closed.

This guy won't do anything without a reason.

He had more important things to do at the moment, and said, "See you later."

He grabbed Samantha and ran towards the Adventurers' Guild.

John was taken aback.

He thought to himself, "Oh no, has Li Wei really gotten involved with the Dead Goblin Chewing?"

He stood there, hesitating, wondering how to give Li Wei some benefits.

The informant at the city gate told John.

Li Wei completed the mission of slaying the Tier 1 Black Dragon-level monster, the Deer Antler Demon.

This achievement is enough to prove the worth of Yulia's team among the goblin adventurer squads in Rolling Stone Town.

John was well aware of the rate at which Levi's strength was improving.

He watched Li Wei go from relying on women for a living to killing a Tier 1 Black Dragon-level monster.

The entire process took only three months.

For other creatures, this short period of time is merely a brief opportunity to hone their combat skills and practice new spells.

But what about Li Wei?

Three months, a tremendous transformation!

John understood that if he continued to act aloof and wait for Levi to come to him for a deal, he would never have the chance to do business with Levi again.

Such strong individuals are highly sought-after by the merchants of Rolling Stone Town.

No one would refuse to trade with Li Wei, and every transaction would provide Li Wei with ample emotional and financial value.

John knew more than anyone else that Levi possessed the ability to deconstruct the magic stone tablet.

He couldn't accept losing Li Wei, a highly promising client.

Think about this.

John made a decision in secret.

In the next deal, we need to show Li Wei his true sincerity!

Li Wei used Samantha's access privileges to run into the task submission room on the east side of the first floor.

The three-tiered altar, crafted from "Demonic Bluestone," features an item teleportation array inscribed with details of the exchange quest between Rolling Stone Town and the Golden Kingdom.

The magic circle emitted a faint glow, but it had not yet been officially activated.

Samantha locked the door from the inside.

With a seductive twist, she coiled around Li Wei from behind like a water snake, and said:

"Do you like it here?"

With the buzzing sounds of objects talking all around Li Wei, even the magic circle was starting to speak, he had no interest in dealing with Samantha about increasing the minor [Rationality] value.

He shoved him aside and chased him away:

"Put on your clothes and go outside, don't bother me."

Samantha was taken aback, then said angrily:

"Li Wei! Don't think I don't know you're practically eyeing Yulia and Sylvie's private parts!"

"Am I younger than them?!"

"How dare you look at me like that in front of my face?!"

Li Wei said coldly:

"I can watch whoever I want, it's none of your business."

"I've told you countless times, we're lovers, not couples or spouses, understand?"

"Don't be so possessive of my private life."