Chapter 415: The real reason for the monster unrest, roots?
On the Fire Moon,
July 22nd, Kahn Village.
The weather has become hot, but since this place is close to the Tuobu Forest, the temperature is much more suitable.
rustling~
The treetops of the dense jungle in the distance swayed gently like green waves, bringing a unique coolness of soil and leaves from the depths of the jungle.
Enri casually rolled up her sleeves, a long sword inlaid with blue and white gems tucked into her waist, and walked towards the village square with a wooden bucket in each hand.
On the small road in the village.
From time to time, voices greeting could be heard.
The aunts who used to like to joke with her were now indescribably cautious and distant towards her.
Maybe there's still some fear.
Enli didn't like this feeling and sighed imperceptibly.
The center of the village square.
The originally weed-covered and muddy land has been cleared and covered with a solid surface made of gravel.
A wooden stake buried in the soil stood upright on the ground, with a strange-looking magic prop placed on it.
Enri placed the barrel underneath and reached out to turn the switch on it.
A stream of clear water immediately flowed out from the opening of this strange magic prop and poured into the wooden barrel below.
"How convenient." An Li's eyes lit up.
In the past, getting water was a hassle. You had to get up early and go to the well or a distant river.
Now, just use this magic item to get fresh water, and the water temperature is fixed regardless of the season.
This magical item is called the "Spring Water Tap" and can extract a fixed amount of water every day. It is said to have been invented by a sage in a certain country in the past.
This is not uncommon in big cities. In the royal capital, large versions of these magic items are even used as water sources.
Magic items are extremely expensive.
Enli is very rich now, so she can naturally afford it, but this magic item was not bought by her, nor was it bought by the poor village.
“Drip~Hua~”
The clear water in the wooden barrel was soon filled up and was about to overflow.
An Li quickly reached out to tighten the tap to prevent waste, and easily lifted the heavy wooden bucket and put it aside. Just as she was about to put another bucket on top,
"Hey, is that Enri?"
"I heard you showed up in E-Rantel yesterday, and you've already returned to the village today." A hearty, heroic laugh echoed from the direction of the jungle ahead.
Enri paused, her chestnut-blonde hair rising as she looked across.
She was a woman with an exaggerated figure, much stronger even than those muscular men.
As long as you have seen the other person once, you will probably never forget him. In addition to this person, there are several fully armed companions following behind.
"Everyone from Blue Rose."
Enri quickly put down the barrel and straightened her spine. Her originally calm eyes hardened, and she took on a tough and heroic look.
"Oh."
Tia stared at Enri, then suddenly raised her hand to cover her chest, revealing a passionate expression: "How could it become like this? Your charm has increased dramatically."
"Although I was cute when I was weak before, I'm much more handsome now. Remember me, Enri?"
Facing Tia who looked very excited.
Enri unconsciously took a step back. Of course she remembered them. To be more precise, every single member of [Blue Rose] had left a deep impression on her.
"—Shut up, Tia!"
Lajos stopped him, saying, "Don't bring distress to others."
While talking.
The group of [Blue Rose] had already arrived in front of Enri. They all looked at Enri in front of them and compared her memories with those in the royal capital.
In just less than a year.
The girl who was once simple, timid and subconsciously ignored by others has completely transformed and is like two different people.
Rumor has it.
Enri before him had personally destroyed the legendary undead Soul Eater. This had caused a sensation, but most people were surprised by the "destruction of the Soul Eater" itself.
For people like Blue Rose who actually knew or had seen Enri, it felt even more incredible, just as it was unbelievable for an ordinary person to kill a dragon!
"The Holy Kingdom's national treasure."
Evileye stood to one side, her crimson eyes piercing the slit in her mask as she gazed at the holy sword hanging from Enri's waist. She narrowed her eyes.
"The rumors about the Clear Sword Dudarcea, one of the Four Holy Swords, appear to be true."
A few days ago, after she and the Dragon King separated from the "Imberia Kingdom", she returned to the "Blue Rose".
During these short two months, Evileye saw the horror hidden deep within this world.
A terrorist organization like [Body of the Abyss] was destroyed without any room for resistance in front of the True Dragon King.
Every member of the inner circle there is a terrifying undead being more powerful than her!
The strength of the other True Dragon King who once destroyed the "Imberia Kingdom" and turned everyone into undead should be on the same level as the True Dragon King he had met.
In the presence of that existence.
Not to mention revenge, she doesn't even have the ability to face the challenge head-on.
"The legacy of the [Body of the Abyss] contains magical knowledge that can enhance the power of vampires. The Dragon King also mentioned that there are means to increase power."
Evileye knew very well that only by becoming stronger could she avenge her father, mother, and everyone else.
"According to Lord Dragon King's intention, if one can evolve his vampire class and combine it with Lord Dragon King's methods, one can improve his strength more effectively."
Evileye thought silently in her heart.
Lakyus and the others from Blue Rose had already noticed the sword of purity hanging from Enri's waist.
They are all smart people.
Naturally, he could hear another layer of meaning in Evileye's words.
The legendary magical items such as the "Four Holy Swords" are so precious and symbolic that they are enough to cause wars at the national level.
As the wielder of one of the "Four Great Demonic Swords", Lakyus is even more aware of this.
Just by destroying the "Soul Devourer".
Even if the Holy Kingdom wanted to express gratitude, it would not be able to offer a national treasure of the caliber of the "Four Holy Swords." For someone like Gazef, a talent highly valued by His Majesty.
This is merely obtaining the right to use a few national treasures, not granting them, which are two completely different concepts.
What secrets exist between "Free Will", the Holy Kingdom, and the Silian Theocracy?
Lakyus's emerald green eyes flashed.
Could it be related to the presence of "Free Will" in the Apollon Hills?
"I heard from the village chief that thanks to the people of Blue Rose, they eliminated the monsters that invaded the village, so no one in the village was hurt."
"And this 'Spring Water Tap', such a precious magical item, is placed in the village for everyone to use."
Enri crossed her arms over her abdomen, bent down, and spoke solemnly:
“Thank you so much!”
"It's just a small matter, An Li, don't be so restrained." Tia flashed to An Li's side and spoke with a smile.
"Kahn Village is the closest village to the Tuobu Forest. We have been staying here all this time and have caused trouble for the people in your village."
Lakyus smiled and waved his hand.
"That's not true."
"It was because of Captain Lakyus' presence that the village was spared the casualties caused by the monster unrest in the forest."
Enri stood up and thanked him again, then her expression grew more serious.
"I'm not sure if I can tell you what exactly happened. I haven't received any more accurate information from the Adventurer's Guild."
An Li is no longer the ignorant village girl she used to be. After a series of events, she has become aware of this.
The "monster riot" in the Tob Forest is probably not as simple as it seems.
Only after entering the kingdom did she realize that [Blue Rose], like their [Free Will], had become a "Steel-level" adventurer team.
For an adventurer of this level to stay in the Tob Forest, there must be something serious that cannot be easily resolved.
Lakyus's expression became more serious, and he exchanged glances with Gagaran and the others.
"Excuse me."
Lakyus's emerald eyes looked at Enri and asked expectantly:
"Before I explain, I'd like to know if your [Free Will] leader Tang and the other members have returned to the kingdom together?"
“And, not really.”
Enri hesitated briefly and shook her head.
"Captain and Miss Cuiye are still in the Abelion Hills. This return to the village is my own action."
"Is that so?" Lakyus frowned, and the bright golden curls in front of his forehead swayed slightly.
"The current intelligence is still in the blocking stage."
Lakyus gently touched the hilt of the demon sword with his right hand. His emerald green eyes swept over Enri's clear sword before he spoke:
"To be precise, we haven't fully investigated the situation yet. Therefore, even with my status as a Free Will Adamantite-ranked player, I can't get any definitive information from the Adventurer's Guild."
"Gagran, please explain."
"Okay, Devil Leader."
Gagran opened his mouth to reveal his snow-white teeth, and then swung at the sturdy arm that came forward from behind.
Bang!
A lifeless red-eyed owl monster was thrown to the ground.
An Li was a little confused.
"The cause of the "Monster Rebellion" was the evil secret society [Chiranon], which killed the three rulers of the Tob Great Forest, causing a disaster."
Gaglan smiled brightly at Enri and said in a cheerful voice:
"As for why [Zhilanon] did this, we currently don't have enough information to analyze."
Speaking of this!
The smile on Gagran's face gradually disappeared, and his tone became serious: "And this is only the apparent reason for the "Monster Unrest"."
"Without the control of the three great rulers, the monsters in the Tob Great Forest will lose their control and fall into chaos, but it won't last that long."
"It's just a matter of selecting a stronger monster to be the new ruler. In fact, the current 'turmoil' is more like a 'loss of control'."
An Li looked puzzled, a little confused: "Out of control?"
Gagran nodded heavily.
"Look here." Tia pulled out the dagger from her waist, stabbed it into the abdomen of the red-eyed owl that had lost its voice on the ground, and then cut it open directly.
The next moment.
Enri's pupils dilated slightly, and surprise flashed in her eyes.
Just see.
All the internal organs in the abdomen of this red-eyed owl monster had long disappeared, and inside was a mass of plant-like roots.
"That's right."
Seeing Enri's astonishment, Gagran was not surprised at all: "This is the real reason why the monsters in the forest are constantly causing unrest."
"You must have seen it, too."
Lakyus said seriously, "The situation right now is extremely complex. The mad monsters in the forest are all in this situation."
"Rather than calling it a demonic riot, it's more like these roots devouring the demons' internal organs and controlling them to create a disaster."
Nowadays.
The Adventurer's Guild mobilized a large number of adventurers to build a defense line outside the Tob Forest in order to deal with this sudden change.
Enri quickly realized the danger. Her eyes immediately fell on the "spring faucet," and her expression changed slightly. "Water source?"
"Don't be so nervous, Enri."
Seeing Enri's gaze, Geglan guessed what she was thinking:
"Although we haven't yet fully investigated what exactly caused the roots to appear in the bodies of these out-of-control monsters."
"But according to the current exploration, there is no problem with the water source."
"However, as an adventurer, I always have to consider various unexpected situations, so I specially purchased this magic item."
An Li heaved a sigh of relief after hearing the explanation, a flash of realization in her eyes.
She had heard her mother talk about this before.
Everyone in the village thought that the adventurers disliked drinking the village well water, but now it seems that is obviously not the case.
"An Li, I wonder if you can contact Captain Tang as soon as possible."
Lakyus spoke again. She explained so much because she wanted to contact Don, the captain of Free Will.
"The current strange situation in the Tob Forest requires an investigation deep into the forest. It would be much safer if our two teams of fine steel-level adventurers could act together."
When An Li heard this, she moved a little, and then showed a hint of apology.
"Captain, you are currently unable to escape."
Enri explained first, then quickly said, "But I can help, and Miss Kuruxue can also join us."
Kurusue?
Lakyus was slightly puzzled. Why didn't she remember this person in [Free Will]? Could he be a newly recruited member?
rustle~click~
Suddenly.
A slight sound like dry wood cracking was heard.
Everyone's eyes instantly fell on the red-eyed owl monster with its belly exposed on the ground.
Just see.
The seemingly dead roots suddenly came alive and moved inside the red-eyed owl's abdomen like a snake.
The fur on the monster's surface was quickly absorbed and digested by the roots, and a bright red flower bloomed in its abdomen in an instant.
Pollen, invisible to the naked eye, drifts from the bright red flowers.
“Retreat!”
Lakyus immediately shouted.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Everyone quickly left their spot and looked at the blooming red flowers warily.
"This is... a new situation. We haven't discovered this kind of abnormality before." Gegelan looked at the surprising scene and spoke quickly without much tension on his face.
(End of this chapter)
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