“I’m still not very proficient with [Domination].” Alansta sighed. “Otherwise, I could completely control them to express their purposes, but unfortunately, I can only manipulate their actions right now.”
"However, at least its potential is still limitless!"
"The games I'm playing are getting more and more advanced. Should I not play next time?" Laaste said speechlessly. "That little girl who couldn't beat me at the beginning is now almost a god! I'm so frustrated!"
"Hey, I've been fighting alongside you two brothers to get to where I am now. When are you going to find something to help me advance to near-god level?"
“This…” Aransta gave a wry smile. “Laast, all I can say is that I did my best.”
"Those 14 people were definitely just subordinates! They might not be considered Xiao Lou, but they certainly didn't represent the enemy's true strength!"
“We’re already being watched. With your record of easily taking down 14 people this time, they might send even more or stronger people to surround and wipe you out next time!”
"Brother, now that you've put it that way, I'm starting to get a little scared..."
Aransta disappeared into the darkness.
On a bench in the square, Jiang Ran waited for the person he wanted to see.
"Jiang Ran, how unexpected! You actually need my help one day? Haha! This makes me feel both embarrassed and a little proud!"
"Alright, stop being so cheeky." Jiang Ran smiled helplessly. "Bates."
The newcomer was none other than Bates, an SSS-level ghost storyteller from the Iron-Blooded Kingdom, a man who seemed to have even displeased the Pope.
[Bates (Human Class), Hostility: 37%]
Bates' abilities in the last world included full map vision and the ability to increase or decrease individual intelligence, and he has not changed his talents since then.
Of course, according to him, this was a miracle from the [Heavenly Eye]. At that time, Jiang Ran didn't quite understand what he meant, but now he certainly does.
This guy's ability is really useful in this world. He doesn't need to do anything. He just needs to find a safe place to wait, and then use his ability to peer into the whole picture. Not only can he get information about important characters in the plot, but he can even get the answers to those questions directly!
But this didn't matter to Bates. He wasn't here to clear the game; he had another purpose.
"Because I have a full view of the map, you've come to me asking for information about the second important character in the story, right?"
Because of this convenient ability, Jiang Ran doesn't even need to go to Bates. He just needs to shout somewhere, and Bates will know and come over.
No secret information can hide from the [Sky Eye]!
"The second seal was found by a guy from the Black Sheep Kingdom. Isn't that a bit surprising? I'm not surprised that you found the first seal, but I originally thought that the second seal would be found by Alex or Aransta. It's really incredible that it was this guy."
The leader of the Black Sheep Kingdom this time was only an S-level ghost storyteller. His two teammates were of the same level as him. Originally, no one paid attention to the three of them. Whether it was luck or strength, they just found them.
"So sometimes you really can't underestimate anyone. Alright, I won't waste any more words. The second important person's name is Qian Erliang. I won't reveal too much information about him, just to add some challenge for you."
"Thanks, I owe you a favor this time."
There's no need for a transaction. Bates knows all the current intelligence, so there's no need to exchange information. Jiang Ran doesn't know what he wants for the time being, so this favor will be owed to him for now.
Jiang Ran got up, intending to leave, but turned back and asked, "Aren't you going to stay with your two teammates? They might die here."
"That's none of my business. My job isn't to act as their protector."
"Because—you are not the original Bates, right? So you have no sense of belonging to the Ironblood nation."
“If that’s the case—” Bates narrowed his eyes, “aren’t you Jiang Ran too?”
"Well then, see you next time."
A specific talent can be seen as the prototype of a "miracle". Once you have such a talent, it cannot be changed. If you want to go further, you must awaken your own "miracle"!
The reason Bates was able to change his talents normally before was probably because he was still the real Bates back then. But ever since he mastered the subordinate talent of [Heavenly Eye], his soul has probably become a different person!
"What exactly are those gods planning to do by planting such a person among humans?"
"Jiang Ran, what does this guy mean by saying 'Aren't you also Jiang Ran?' Does that mean you're not yourself?"
Gwen raised her little head and asked with some confusion.
“Maybe he thinks I’m too amazing now.” Jiang Ran ruffled Gwen’s hair. “Or maybe he thinks I’m not as amazing as I used to be.”
"Is that so? I feel like that's not what he meant."
Jiang Ran quickly found out about the second character in the story, Qian Erliang. This guy was originally just a middle-class person with a little money, but after experiencing the sweetness of gambling once, he got hooked and is now a complete gambler!
Qian Erliang usually only does two things: making money and losing money. A few times his luck suddenly turned and he made a lot of money, but he quickly lost it all back. Instead, because of these few experiences of making money, he became even more addicted.
"At this point in time, the two taels of silver should be in the casino."
Jiang Ran arrived at the casino entrance, and after crossing the threshold, he entered a noisy world.
"Big big!"
"So tiny!"
"Holy crap! The bookmakers have wiped out everyone, damn it!"
"This gentleman looks a bit unfamiliar." The casino staff immediately greeted him with a smile. Every new customer could be a hidden gold mine, and the revenue would be credited to them!
"I'll help you exchange chips! I'll make sure you have a great time today!"
"No need, I'm here to find someone. Where is Qian Erliang?"
Upon hearing that Jiang Ran was looking for someone, and that he was an old gambler named Qian Erliang, the staff instantly lost most of their interest. They didn't need to use any means to retain these old gamblers; they were already deeply involved, and the only thing that could restrain them was money.
"Here, he's in the third room inside. Go find him yourself."
The staff member had no interest in leading the way for Jiang Ran, but Jiang Ran didn't need their help either, and simply walked in that direction.
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