CH 165

Everything that followed went smoothly.

The stonemason's workshop detected a powerful spiritual energy fluctuation from a distance, proving that their battle was intense. The continuous vibrations coming from the mountain also confirmed this.

When Rode returned with his companions, the bald workshop owner, Les, handed over the agreed-upon puppet stone with both hands.

Not only did he give them two portions, but he also gave them an additional three thousand silver coins for medical expenses.

This person was very generous, and Rode was satisfied.

Les even specifically asked for his contact information.

The so-called "contact information" referred to the specific frequency of the spirit raven messengers that everyone possessed.

As long as you remembered the frequency, you could be found within a certain range.

"Give contact information" meant that when one spirit raven messenger touched another, they would remember the frequency and enable communication.

This was the most commonly used communication method in Thalorian.

Rode did not refuse.

This person's money was easy to earn, and there might be more opportunities in the future.

On the way back to the royal city, Mephisto woke up, somewhat disappointing Rode.

He had originally planned to take her back to the Hunter's Tavern to deepen their connection.

But it didn't matter. The two of them had accomplished such a feat, and as long as this ice-sealed beauty's mind was intact, she would know that they were a perfect match.

Rode briefly told her about what had happened, emphasizing his quick adaptability, long endurance, and high sprinting burst.

Mephisto listened silently, not saying a word. Under the faint light, her profile was as beautiful as a blooming flower and as radiant as the moon.

Just very light in weight.

Rode thought to himself.

Although it couldn't be seen under the cloak, true physique couldn't be concealed by clothes.

Most likely, she was as flat as Kassan.

But Kassan was young and still had room to grow. You're already in your twenties, so it's hopeless.

Hmm, if there's time, I should go back and see Kassan. What if she has grown?

Various thoughts flashed through Rode's mind. He reached out his hand to her once again and smiled, "Miss Mephisto, I'm sure you've already realized how well we fit together. We are simply a natural pair. As long as you control the enemy, I can quickly kill it. No one can match our seamless cooperation and smoothness. The power we have together far exceeds the sum of our individual strengths."

"How about it? Would you consider forming a long-term fixed team and becoming long-term teammates?"

Mephisto tilted her head slightly, and suddenly, her long hair spread out, turning silver.

"Do you recognize me?"

She said softly, her silver hair dancing around her ears.

"I am the cursed untouchable, Wolfgang von Mephisto."

Rode scratched his head and asked in confusion, "You're cursed? You can go to the Soul Church. They are the most professional curse removers in the Holy Church. Several of my friends have successfully had their curses lifted there."

Mephisto shifted her gaze back and said softly, "You're not an old hunter, nor do you have experience. You're a student at Kimberly Academy."

Rode immediately denied, "That's impossible. No one has more experience than me. I understand all positions... I mean, I have a lot of practical experience, and my combat skills are extremely advanced. Do you know the shining Valkyrie, Teresa? She's beaten up by me every day."

"Do you know Greygrove, the Chief Judge? I killed him with one move. And Horus, the Grand Bishop, nods and bows when he sees me. The king even promised to entrust me with the responsibility of guarding the sacred fire..."

Mephisto looked at him expressionlessly, waiting for him to run out of new poses and blow.

Then she said softly, "Those who travel with me are cursed by misfortune and will eventually perish in disasters and calamities... You should have already felt it. You shouldn't have encountered such danger today."

Rode exclaimed in surprise, "Are those monsters attracted by you?"

"You can think of it that way."

Mephisto looked ahead, her snow-white hair and silver eyes exuding a special charm in the night and dim light.

"In the dark world, full of unknown dangers, I amplify these dangers and cause misfortune to befall my companions."

"No one wants to be with me. Those who are willing or don't believe have already died. I am the ominous one in everyone's eyes. The Holy Church strictly warns me not to have prolonged contact with anyone. The Fire Priests even forbid me from approaching fire. They are afraid that I will contaminate the fire and extinguish it."

"I have been able to survive until now because of the king's mercy. Therefore, I can no longer harm others and darken the faint flame of Thalorian."

"Thank you for your help. The puppet stone is the material I urgently need. But I'm sorry, I can't travel with you anymore."

Mephisto's figure lightened, as if she was about to fly away.

But her wrist was held tightly, and she turned to look. This strange hunter had grabbed her hand.

After learning the truth, this man didn't show fear, disgust, rejection, or sympathy with other ulterior motives. Instead, he revealed a look of ecstatic joy.

"Do you attract monsters?"

Mephisto had never encountered someone like him before and had never heard such a strange question.

His focus didn't seem to be on danger and death.

"I cause disasters," she corrected him, "and bring misfortune upon you."

Rode smiled, "It's okay. I love disasters the most."

Mephisto said coldly, "I don't."Trying to leave, but his arm was firmly held by him.

He even took a step forward, wanting to get closer.

Mephisto stopped him with a dangerous look in her eyes.

"Well... I don't want to take advantage of you," Mephisto said, stopping his further actions.

Rode raised his hands and said seriously, "What I mean is, I don't think you are ominous, and I don't think being in contact with you for a long time will bring misfortune. If you don't believe me, we can go back to the tavern now and have a deeper conversation... um, if you don't want to, forget it."

Rode coughed and continued, "You may have been cursed, and maybe the Holy Church temporarily has no way to lift it, but that's not your fault. I once heard Teacher Quichel say that the black mist is the biggest curse in this world. If we are not willing to lift a person's curse, how can we lift the curses of this world?"

Mephisto looked at him, her silver eyes filled with complex emotions.

She said softly, "You will die."

Rode smiled brightly, "I won't die."

"Many people say that."

"But I'm different. You should be able to see that I'm different. Trust me, no one has a longer life than mine."

Mephisto didn't say anything.

Both of them fell silent.

After walking for a while, Mephisto suddenly said, "I believe you. Can you let go of my hand?"

Rode reluctantly let go of his hand that was around her waist.

"Well, it's not that I think you have a good figure and want to feel it. I just want to further express my thoughts - there should be love and embrace between people. You are not an untouchable ominous person. I can completely have a deeper connection with you..."

Mephisto's light silver eyes turned towards him, her eyes like a cold silver moon, making Rode's heart tremble.

"Alright, alright, I won't touch you... Can we exchange contact information?"

Mephisto remained silent for a moment, then took out her spirit raven messenger and touched Rode's spirit raven messenger.

After that, she disappeared in the vast black mist with a light movement.

Rode was stunned.

This girl, she's actually much faster than me. I've always thought she was slower than me.

Oh well, you won't be fast for long.

Search "pawℝead.com" for the original.

Soon, I will become stronger than you.

Hmph, my best partner, you can't escape.

After returning to the Hunter's Tavern, Rode quickly completed his tasks.

With the proof from the client, the mission was quickly confirmed as completed.

At the same time, due to Rode's outstanding contributions, he gained hunter experience and honor that he wouldn't have received because of the large difference in star levels.

Little Book Pavilion

Under the name of the "Great Decline" hunter, there was another high-level, high-threat mission with a red seal.

After Ado listened to the whole story, she immediately took Rode to the Hunter Headquarters located on the Ninth Street of the inner city.

It was a castle-like building, with a row of Decline statues as soon as you entered the gate.

It is said that they are the most famous hunters in the history of the Hunter's Guild.

Rode glanced at the highest one, and the marble plaque below it read:

"The number one hunter of the Hunter's Guild, Felisk Edmondo, born when the Holy Fire first ignited, died when the Eternal Night first arrived."

Beyond the statues was the Hunter Headquarters, full of classical atmosphere and grandeur.

Ado led him to a room called the "Abnormal Affairs Handling Office" and placed the ashes of his three Abyss Demons and three Dark Serpents on the desk.

She explained the battle in detail on behalf of Rode and demanded compensation for dealing with the demons and additional danger in the mission.

The person in charge of the office frowned and carefully examined the monster ashes.

Then he called in a large number of inspectors, repeatedly asked for details, and kept using spirit communication crystals or spirit raven messengers to pass on information.

After a long time of investigation, he reluctantly admitted that their investigation was inaccurate and that the stonemason workshop had overlooked some information, leading to the accident.

The Hunter's Guild paid an additional 30,000 silver coins for killing the six demons and an additional 10,000 silver coins for the extra danger.

Combined with the reward for the mission itself, Rode's income from this trip reached 50,000 silver coins.

He also gained a large amount of hunter experience and honor.

After returning to the Hunter's Tavern, Ado smiled and said, "Soren, you will soon be a four-star hunter."

Rode laughed so much that his legs almost couldn't close.

With this large sum of money, he could consider buying more and stronger items.

A peaceful and happy life might soon beckon to him.

"Your hunter honor has reached 211. If you reach 300, the Hunter Headquarters can forge a soul weapon suitable for you." Ado handed him a pile of iron honor badges.

Rode's heart moved. Among the people he had met so far, most of them had weapons, while he had always used a spirit gun.

But he hadn't come into contact with the weapon system yet.

Maybe he could give it a try.

Afterwards, Rode asked Ado for a lot of information about Mephisto, down to her favorite color, favorite food, and any special habits.

Ado told him everything in great detail.

However, although she and Mephisto were good friends, Mephisto deliberately kept her distance from Ado to avoid infecting her with too much misfortune, so there were many things that Ado didn't know.But she had her own sources. She quietly told Rode that Sister Mephisto was very poor, renting a house from a wealthy merchant with terrible living conditions and high rent.

If Brother Soren could lend his uptown house to Sister Mephisto, she would be very happy.

When Sister Mephisto has a child in the future, she could also come to take care of her.

Rode was dumbfounded.

People in the royal city seemed to be particularly good at associating anything with having children.

And why aren't you jealous at all? Weren't you the first one here?

But Rode didn't have the nerve to ask. After obtaining enough information, he prepared to take his leave.

Ado was also ready to close up. Her Hunter's Tavern didn't open at night, and with no one in the tavern, there was no need for her to stay.

During the Black Tide, most of the hunters had been drafted to the front lines.

Before leaving, Ado once again invited Rode to her house to see the lily that could spray water.

Rode hesitated for a moment, but in order to maintain a good relationship with her, he agreed.

Anyway, he had used up more than half of his psychic energy, and the aftereffects of "Awakening" were gradually appearing. For the next two days, he couldn't engage in intense combat.

Anyway, exercise wouldn't hinder his recovery of psychic energy.

Ado's house was not far from the Hunter's Tavern, a small and exquisite two-story house.

The interior was finely decorated, with details of life visible everywhere, even the spirit lamp was a cute pink color.

Ado led Rode up to the second floor loft and opened her room door.

In the room that looked like a painting, a pure white lily was placed on the round table in front of the window. Ado whistled softly, and tiny droplets of water seeped out from the pure white petals of the lily, quickly connecting into a sheet, hanging down like a water curtain.

"How is it?"

Ado looked at him with a hint of pride, her small face flushed.

"Isn't the amount of water large?"