Crane tail salted fish from the Academy of the Brave

Chapter 707: Encounter with Strangers

"Are there humans? Aren't they all monsters here?"

Before Lauren could ask a question, the person who released the terrifying magic asked first, and Lauren finally saw the other person's face clearly at this time, but he was a little speechless for a while, and didn't know what to say.

Judging from the appearance, the other party was wearing a dark standard female adventurer uniform. The combination of a slightly loose top, a sports-style skirt and stockings was actually very common in the city.Because the gender characteristics of the body are very obvious, it should be a young woman.

But what Lauren couldn't understand was that for some reason this woman was wearing an exaggerated, full-covering gas mask that could completely cover her entire face.Obviously there was nothing to cover up the long, flowing black hair, but he deliberately hid his face.

"Don't I look human?"

"Sorry, I didn't see clearly."

Under the obstruction of the mask, the female voice seemed a little dull.The exaggerated mask did affect his field of vision, and Lauren had nothing to complain about.He wasn't hurt anyway, and he didn't really want to escalate the conflict with someone who could use this kind of magic.

If he is accidentally killed, his losses will be much higher than ordinary people.

"So, are you here to hunt?"

However, when he saw that the woman's hand seemed to be holding a book that seemed to be used as a magic catalyst, Lauren began to feel that she might not be a simple adventurer.

"No, I am a traveling scholar and I am doing research on the ecology of monsters."

As if she realized that her behavior of covering her face was inappropriate, the woman pointed at her mask and explained to Lauren as if she was helpless.

"My body is a little uncomfortable with this new environment, so I have to wear this kind of thing to move around, I'm very sorry."

"It was still hard work."

Although the communication between the two was a bit blunt, the woman didn't seem to want the crystals left by those monsters.She bowed slightly to Lauren, as if she was about to leave.

"It's strange, I always feel like there's something wrong with her... 』

Rachel's voice rang in Lauren's ears, and of course Lauren would not ignore her words.There did seem to be something wrong with this strange woman who suddenly appeared. Although he didn't want to go into details, Lauren was still a little curious.

"Please stay, I have some questions to ask about other worlds."

"Other worlds? I would answer you if I knew."

"I am currently planning to go to World 16. Do you know anything about the monster ecology there?"

The woman hesitated for a moment, as if hesitating whether to answer Lauren's question.After a brief silence, the woman finally nodded slightly.

"Actually, I'm planning to go there to investigate, because I've heard some strange rumors recently, and I want to do a field trip."

This answer was too "coincident" and "natural", and Lauren clearly felt something was wrong.However, since the other party took the initiative to bring up this matter, it seemed that he had to give a "natural" response.

"Isn't that just right? Let's just form a team and go there temporarily."

"...Please allow me to think about it."

Although Lauren thought she had some other purpose, under the rules of the gold system, neither party could actually confirm the other's detailed information. As long as their real names were not exposed, even if something happened later, It is also difficult for the other party to find themselves.

"If it's just temporary, I'm fine with it."

Just as Lauren expected, the woman finally agreed to his proposal.So Lauren slowly walked up to her and extended his right hand in a friendly manner.

"Then please advise me."

"Ah... well, please give me more advice."

The woman who hesitated for a moment before responding shook hands with Lauren gently, and then withdrew her hand as if she was not comfortable with it.As for Lauren, when he held hands with hers, he was stunned for a moment as if he thought of something.

"Hey, what's your reaction...Do you have such an aftertaste of just shaking hands with others?" 』

"It's nothing."

After being reminded by Rachel's complaint, a strange smile appeared on Lauren's face.He looked up and down at the woman in front of him who was similar in height and age to him, and then subconsciously reached out and pinched his lips to calm his expression.

"Name...we don't have to tell each other. Please call me L."

"Okay, Mr. L, you can call me Fia."

This was obviously a fake name, but Laurent didn't care too much.This temporary companionship is not a big deal, and Lauren is actually looking forward to her fighting ability.

Being able to clean out such a large group of monsters with ease, her strength must not be underestimated.

"Oh, your luck with women is pretty good, my servant. 』

"Ahaha...actually I have other reasons."

Rachel seemed to be quite dissatisfied with Lauren's behavior, and Lauren didn't explain it, just perfunctory.It's just that the woman who temporarily formed a team with him seems a little uncomfortable now.

"Do you have anything else to do here? I plan to get there as soon as possible. If you have something to do, you can deal with it first."

"No, I just came out of the city and just passed by here."

After recovering some of the crystals dropped by the destroyed monsters, Loren began the journey with his new companions.It takes about three days to walk from here to the next world. To reach the destination, I'm afraid it will take seven or eight days.

"According to my investigations these days, the intensity of monsters on the periphery of human settlements is not very high, but the farther away from human cities, the higher the level of monsters. And the quality of the crystals left after those monsters are eliminated will also be higher. good."

Although the voice is quite dull and the appearance is not visible at all, this woman does seem to have considerable knowledge.The two of them discussed the basic situation of the world as they headed towards the gate of the world.

"With the current world rules and ecological environment, I personally think this should be an opportunity for humans to evolve to the next stage."

Lauren didn't intend to express his own opinion, but he did feel that the other party was touching some kind of "reality".The Golden City accommodates humans, gives them a new environment and opportunities, and tells them that the enemy is doing everything possible to destroy this gift.

No one will be indifferent to this, and almost everyone is improving their strength to varying degrees.They may just want to protect their new life, or they may want to use this opportunity to achieve goals that were not possible in the past.

"So, if we can find more..."

"Sorry to interrupt. We're in trouble again."

The monsters don't choose the time to attack them, and if they want to survive this journey safely, they may need to put in a little more effort.

　There will be no new characters appearing in this major stage. Although this is already considered a spoiler, I would like to remind you.

　　If you have any doubts, it is recommended to read this book again carefully.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)