I will traverse countless worlds and become a god entirely on my own!

He was about to say something smug, but the next second, Sirocco's voice appeared in his mind: "What? You're spreading rumors that I'm dead?"

Sirocco is merely asleep, but that doesn't mean she's truly dead.

She still kept a general eye on what was happening outside, after all, what if she didn't know anything and was thrown back into the Howling Caverns again?

"Cough, where did I spread that? That's what's being said on the Arad Continent!"

numb!

Sister, weren't you asleep?

Even in deep sleep, one must retain a sliver of consciousness, right?

"Explain quickly that I'm not dead!"

"Wouldn't that mean Herder would find out?"

"That guy already knew I wasn't dead!"

Sirocco was speechless. Hilder definitely knew that he was not dead. Did Bai Ye really need to remind him of this?

"And by spreading rumors that I'm dead, you're only increasing suspicion against me!"

Sirocco added that, in her opinion, Bai Ye's actions made absolutely no sense.

"Stop, stop, stop, Master, please stop chanting!"

Bai Ye quickly stopped Sirocco from continuing his speech, as it seemed Sirocco was preparing to launch into a long monologue.

He felt a headache coming on; was this person preparing to lecture him?

"Alright everyone, actually Sirocco didn't die. She just escaped through a dimensional rift. I don't know why the story got twisted into us killing Sirocco!"

After getting rid of the voice in his head, Bai Ye finally decided to clarify things.

After all, Sirocco will definitely appear in the future, and this lie will be exposed sooner or later. Wouldn't that make it seem like I was just bragging?

"Hey, stop joking, that's what everyone on the continent is saying!"

Joseph shook his head, somewhat disbelieving what Bai Ye had said.

"You know how rumors tend to get more and more outrageous the more they're spread!"

"So, you only managed to drive Sirocco away?"

Sosia rested her chin on her hands and said, "That's pretty impressive too. I've heard that the Apostles are incredibly strong!"

Wasn't the Dark Holy War caused by the Apostles?

In truth, it was only thanks to another apostle that the problem was solved.

So being able to drive away an apostle seems to be quite impressive.

"more or less."

Let's just assume that Sirocco ran away.

After having a drink, Bai Ye immediately went to find Niu Niu. When he arrived at the backyard, he saw Niu Niu waving an axe in its hand. It was clear that Niu Niu did not want to be an assistant and firmly believed in Bai Ye's training method.

“Niu Niu”.

Bai Ye let out a soft cry.

Niu Niu, who was wielding an axe, looked up at Bai Ye.

came back!

That would be a perfect opportunity for Bai Ye to see how much progress he had made in his cultivation during the time Bai Ye was away!

"Bai Ye, it's perfect that you're back. Well then, let me show you what I'm capable of!"

As Niu Niu spoke, she picked up an axe and chopped at Bai Ye. Although she had been cultivating recently, she had heard about Bai Ye's affairs.

"Niu Niu, let's make a pet contract. I can make you stronger!"

Although Bai Ye secretly wanted Niu Niu to become a shaman.

Immediately, Bai Ye took out the pet contract and silently recited "use". In Niu Niu's mind, a voice asked if it agreed. Niu Niu subconsciously looked up at Bai Ye, and after seeing Bai Ye nod, it directly agreed.

After signing the contract, Niu Niu suddenly felt a connection with Bai Ye. They no longer needed to speak; instead, Bai Ye could convey whatever he wanted to say to the other through their mental link.

Is Niu Niu now a formally registered employee?

"Use the pet skill book."

Bai Ye silently prayed that the shaman's skill would come next.

Suddenly, the idea of ​​using a skill popped into Niu Niu's mind.

【Niu Niu's Blessing】: The blessed person recovers 1% of their life force every second for 30 seconds.

Do not! ! !

Niu Niu knelt on the ground, the last thing it wanted popping into its mind: it couldn't do this problem!

"Niu Niu, you can do it!"

Bai Ye patted Niu Niu on the shoulder, his joy no longer concealed.

I never expected to start with a Shaman's skill!

Very good!

A big one right from the start!

Although the recovery isn't very strong, since it only lasts for thirty seconds, its advantage lies in being a skill rather than a consumable item.

Niu Niu didn't stop Bai Ye's actions much. Instead, he knelt on the ground with his head blank. Although he didn't know what the ability was, Niu Niu probably knew that it must have come from Bai Ye.

But he was so heartless!

Why would you do this when you clearly want to be a fighting bull?

"Don't blame me, Niu Niu, I can't control this!"

Bai Ye naturally saw Niu Niu's empty and somewhat resentful eyes.

In response, Bai Ye quickly stated that it was impossible for him to take the blame for this matter.

"So, do you think I still have a chance?"

Niu Niu is feeling really bad.

"Yes, there must be!"

Of course, deep down, Bai Ye still hoped that Niu Niu would go for the Shaman build, since skill books are random.

Upon hearing Bai Ye's words, Niu Niu was overjoyed and immediately prepared to test out the skill he had just acquired, Niu Niu's Blessing.

A faint, emerald-green light flashed across its hands, and it immediately felt as if it were enveloped in a warm ocean, its very cells seemingly finding pleasure.

"Take your time trying it out, I'm leaving now."

Bai Ye watched as Niu Niu began to cut his wounds and offer his blessings, then left after saying his piece.

And yet he said he didn't like it.

As a result, this experiment has already begun.

But is this what they mean by restoring vitality?

The wound is healing rapidly, and it looks a bit different from the one in the game. I wonder if using this ability after being seriously injured will pull me back from the brink of death.

After that, we still need to try it out. If it can really pull a critically injured person back from the brink of death, then this skill will be a god-tier skill.

After leaving the Moonlight Tavern, Bai Ye rushed to the palace and reported what had happened to Queen Skadi. Since he had accepted the benefits from her, he naturally had to do his best to fulfill his responsibilities.

Listening to Bai Ye's description, Skadi finally gained a comprehensive understanding of what had happened.

It turns out that Sirocco didn't die, but left Arad. But that's fine, as long as the anomaly in Arad ends, whether Sirocco is dead or not doesn't really matter.

"Bai Ye, there's something I'd like to ask for your opinion on."

Queen Skadi looked at Bai Ye very seriously. After understanding the whole story, she became even more determined to win Bai Ye over.

We can't just let someone with that kind of fighting ability go out and wander around, can we?

"what?"

Although he had already guessed Skadi's thoughts, Bai Ye still pretended to be unclear about them.

"Would you like to join the Duchy of Belmar? I can grant you the privilege of forming your own army."

As Queen Skadi spoke, a fiery glint flashed in her eyes.

This is also the only condition that the Principality of Belmar can offer that she believes is most suitable for Bai Ye.

I prefer adventure.

To form an army?

After thinking for a moment, Bai Ye also rejected Queen Skadi's suggestion.

To become a general of the duchy?

Although it sounds good, it would mean losing freedom no matter what. Compared to so many chances to win the lottery, Bai Ye felt that the position of general was not so attractive.

After being rejected, Queen Skadi was somewhat disappointed, but she also realized that Bai Ye did not want to join the Duchy.

"What if I give you freedom and the right to form an army?"

"His Majesty!?"

Ent was shocked. He was about to say something to stop her, but Queen Skadi waved him off.

"What do I have to give?"

Bai Ye remained silent for a while. The conditions were good, but the other party wasn't offering him any benefits.

For every gain, there is a loss.

"This army belongs to you, but you are directly under my command. If you feel that a task is unreasonable, you can ignore it. But when the Duchy of Belmar is attacked by external forces, you and your army must protect the Duchy."

At the same time, I will give you a mansion and a stable supply of gold coins every month. Whatever you want, I can give you, as long as it's owned by the principality.

As Queen Skadi spoke, her eyes were fixed on Bai Ye, clearly indicating that this was the best offer she could make.

Upon hearing her words, Bai Ye could only sigh silently in his heart, "It's really not my fault that I'm married to Alizee; it's just that Queen Skadi has given me too much!"