Simultaneous Travel: Becoming a Legend in the Heavens.

Chapter 204 Long-lived Friends

The cold winter has arrived, and the earth is covered with white snow.

In the mountains of the Kula region of the Northern Kingdoms, two cloaked figures walked through the snow.

The biting cold and the sparsely populated area made traveling a very dangerous thing, but the two of them moved neither hurriedly nor slowly, as leisurely as if they were taking an afternoon stroll.

They had no conversation, no communication at all, they just walked quietly and aimlessly on the snow until the snow stopped and the sun rose.

"I seem to have been to this place before."

Looking at the footprints in front of the snow that had not yet been covered by the new snow, one of them stopped.

"Yes, you have gone around three times."

"Won't you remind me?"

The other man was silent for a moment and then slightly raised his head. The horns symbolizing the demon clan drew an arc in the air as he moved, and there was no expression on his outstanding face.

"According to my understanding, the elves' memory should be able to remember everything they see."

"Having a photographic memory doesn't mean you have a good sense of direction, especially in a place like this where everything is white."

The person who spoke first took off his hood, revealing long black hair and fair skin. His brown eyes were clear and bright, and his handsome face and a pair of pointed ears indicated his identity as an elf.

"I agree to let you follow me so that I can be used when needed. You should have some sense of being a tool, Shulahat."

Shulahat obediently walked to the front and led the way, saying calmly, "You can use the future vision yourself."

"If you use that kind of thing too much, the feelings will become more and more indifferent. Only you demons can use it at will."

Ever since Lu Ke started traveling around the continent, he rarely used future vision. That kind of magic would make people close to the perspective of God, which was powerful but also terrifying.

As for Shulahat, he followed Lu Ke shortly after he set out. Although they had considered killing him at the beginning, they would definitely be prepared to escape if the Omniscient One dared to show up.

Besides, killing him might be part of his plan, so Lu Ke simply ignored this follower and only had brief exchanges with him when necessary.

Following the navigation, the unchanging snow scene gradually faded, and the traces of roads and humans gradually increased, until the edge of the barrier, Shulahat stopped and disappeared on the spot.

Looking at the familiar barrier, Lu Ke showed a hint of nostalgia. The last time he came here was more than 30 years ago. He wondered if that old friend had died.

……

During the war between nations a few years ago, the flames of war spread across the entire continent, and the villages in the Kula region were one of the few places that were not affected by the war.

The guardian of the village, a powerful dwarf named Grandpa For, has been protecting this place for more than a hundred years. His powerful strength and the barrier set up by an unknown magician have gradually transformed this place into a paradise.

The dwarf stationed at the entrance of the village closed his eyes tightly. The frail old man looked very deceptive, but if he had any malicious intentions, he would be fatally struck by the powerful dwarf warrior.

"Long time no see, For."

The dwarf opened his tightly closed eyes a little and asked doubtfully: "Who are you?"

"You're still using this trick on me?"

Swah——

The kick came so fast that it was hard to see clearly, but was avoided by the elf who was prepared.

When the attack failed, the dwarf raised his heavy sword and chopped it at Luke's head with a thunderous force. At the same time, he kicked the elf in the crotch.

click-

A scaly defensive magic appeared, blocking the dwarf's attack in a flash. Although it made a shattering sound, it still diligently protected the master's safety.

Several magic circles have surrounded Forle, and the attack magic compressed to the limit reveals a dangerous light.

After a few seconds of stalemate, Forl put away his weapon and said, "You haven't retreated at all, Luke. If it were any other magician, they would have been defeated long ago at such a close range to me."

"After all, the physical potential of elves should not be underestimated." Lu Ke lifted the magic with an indescribable helplessness in his eyes.

"I'm not discriminating against your fighting style, but could you please not use it on me?"

"Fighting requires efficiency. The head, throat, eyes, heart, and crotch are all weak points. Do you expect the enemy not to attack these places?"

"Even if you don't consider me a friend, you shouldn't consider me an enemy."

"You're a friend."

Forle put down the sword in his hand and returned to his original position, regaining his fragile appearance, and said: "But the friends of today may not necessarily become enemies in the future. The correct idea is to always be prepared with various countermeasures."

Hearing this, Lu Ke lowered his head and thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"You are right. Have you thought of any countermeasures against me?"

The stubborn dwarf was silent for a moment and changed the subject.

"It shouldn't be the time for you to come back now, why did you come here suddenly?"

He knew that Lu Ke would pass through here and return to the Central Kingdoms once every fifty years, but the time had not come yet, and it would probably take another twenty years or so.

"I want to check something that I'm concerned about, so I came to see you."

Luke glanced at the dwarf, who looked extremely old, and sighed to himself.

There are also differences between the immortal species. The average lifespan of dwarves is only 300 years. For has exceeded this number, which means that living one more day is earning one more day.

But seeing how he was attacking me with his mighty sword, he could hold out for a long time.

"I feel relieved to see that you are still so energetic."

For closed his eyes. "It's hard to say. I haven't been feeling well lately. I may not be able to guard this place anymore."

"Can you help take care of the village?"

Protecting the village was an agreement between For and his wife. After his wife passed away, he has been sitting at the entrance of the village all day long, day and night, rain or shine, and more than a hundred years have passed.

The fact that both of them were immortals chose humans as their partners was their common ground, and also the beginning of their friendship.

Luke thought for a moment and shook his head to refuse, "I'm sorry, but I won't stay in one place. This is your agreement, not mine."

For snorted coldly and turned his face away.

"That's fine. I don't want anyone else to help me fulfill the agreement." "Agreement..."

Luke touched the small bottle around his neck.

The people he cared about all left with a smile, without giving him a promise that he could stick to for a long time, so after they left, he wandered around like a rootless ghost.

Over the years, he has traveled almost all over the continent, climbed over mountains, crossed seas, visited the ruins of the unified empire, and descended through endless mazes, but he still hasn't found a landing point.

Fortunately, I finally have something to do recently...

Luke's arrival made the village a little more lively than usual. After all, he was the magician who set up the barrier for the village during the war, and there was also a statue of him here.

The older generation in the village were very enthusiastic towards this benefactor. They provided him with free accommodation and food, and put any delicious food and drinks on the table with great respect.

The children were particularly surprised at their parents' abnormal behavior and also became curious about this guest. A few brave ones approached Lu Ke, but were immediately pulled back by their parents and beaten until they cried for their parents, which made the other children scatter in all directions.

There were some exceptions. Some villagers brought their children to hang around and asked Lu Ke hesitantly if he could teach their children magic, but Lu Ke politely refused.

He wouldn't stay here long, just to meet up with old friends and replenish supplies.

After Jiandan chatted with For for two or three months, he left the village and continued his journey.

"It's okay if you don't want to help protect the village. If you feel you can't find your place, there are vacant houses in the village."

Facing his friend's farewell, Lu Ke did not look back, but just waved with his back to him.

……

Fulilian never thought that she would encounter such a thing.

While looking up something, she saw a human baby lost in the forest. She just casually helped out, but was suddenly blackmailed.

Even though she had pointed him in the direction, the child insisted that he didn't know the way and pitifully begged her to take him back.

Looking at the blue-haired little boy who behaved exceptionally well next to him, the great magician who had lived for over a thousand years felt a bit of a headache.

"What's your name?"

"Sinmer."

Fulilian continued to ask expressionlessly, "Where do you live?"

"Ballum Orphanage."

Fulilian was stunned for a moment, thinking about the war that had disturbed even a reclusive elf like her, and she became thoughtful.

Balum...

Unexpectedly, she returned to Balum after many twists and turns.

Recalling the life in Campbell Mansion, the exquisite food, the warm rooms, the endless magic books, and the fact that we were always forced to study magic, it was a happy time.

It seems like I haven't visited Lu Ke and the others for a while, so I might as well go visit them.

Fulilian held the little boy's hand and walked towards the place in her memory.

"I'll find someone who can take you back."

The little boy looked at his hand being pulled up and followed with a red face.

Ten minutes later, the two stopped in front of a breathtakingly luxurious mansion.

“It’s become quite impressive.”

Fulilian was shocked and thought in a daze, when was the last time she came here?

While thinking, she knocked on the door, and soon a housekeeper came to open it.

"Hello, miss, what can I do for you?"

"I'm looking for Ms. Luo Yin."

"no such person."

Fulilian blinked in confusion: "No, she is the mistress of the Campbell family."

"There is no such person." The butler's eyes became alert. "Are you sure you recognize the person in the mansion?"

"What about Amir?"

"Never heard of it." The housekeeper was about to close the door immediately.

"Wait! Trela, Charles, Luke, there must be one you know!"

The butler looked at Fulilian as if she were a madman, "If there's something wrong with your head, you can go find a monk to heal it."

Only then did Fulilian react, "Ah... when I think about it, it seems like almost two hundred years have passed."

"Are all of them dead except Luke?"

She was surprised and a little sad, and then she found that the corner of her clothes was pulled.

The blue-haired boy looked a little embarrassed and handed over a few coins in his hand.

"To treat you."

Fulilian: “…”

She's not sick, she's just not very sensitive to time.

"Flillian, are you looking for me?"

A familiar voice sounded, and Fulilian looked in the direction of the voice and saw the student with a calm expression who had not been seen for a long time.

"Long time no see, Luke."

"You're becoming more and more like an elf."

(End of this chapter)