They don't want me to try anymore.

"You are mine, and no one can take you away!"

Veronica put on clothes to cover her alluring skin and long legs, and went up to the deck.

"captain!"

His gaze swept over the group of fearful crew members, finally settling on the minotaur first mate, Minus.

Veronica smiled knowingly: "Change course, I want to go to the nearby slave shop to buy some fresh 'bread'~"

Like Veronica, other women in other parts of the world also resumed their activities. Some intensified their current battles, some researched new ways to evade the gods, and others couldn't wait to return to the Empire...

Of course, Richard knew nothing about this.

After feeling the candle flames burning his body, he broke out of his meditative state and simultaneously took a magic potion and a stamina potion to keep himself in peak condition.

He then reopened the system.

The simulation results have been generated.

Chapter Sixty-Seven: Summary and Rewards, Reversing Fate

[Life Summary: Richard Targaryen, you were harmed by an evil god and fell from prince to slave, but you did not succumb to fate and regained your freedom through your intelligence.]

You joined Veronica the Vampire's pirate crew, and during that deadly betrayal, you resisted temptation, saved her life, and proved your reliability and loyalty.

Faced with the captain's offer of himself, you refused without hesitation, driven by a greater ideal. At your urging, Veronica's ambition grew rapidly, and she joined you on a path of expansion.

You defeated your long-time enemies and bared your fangs at the behemoth Holy Roland. Finally, you seized the opportunity amidst the turbulent times and, riding the historical wave of colonial independence, raised the banner of rebellion on the Divine Grace Islands.

With your sound strategy and skillful diplomacy, the Independent Army steadily gained the upper hand. However, the Empire, unwilling to accept defeat, launched a surprise attack on your heartland in the most crucial battle.

Faced with the choice between fleeing for your life and fighting to the death, you chose the latter. For you, your dream was more important than life itself! In the end, thanks to your perseverance, the Imperial Army was slowed down, and the scales of victory tipped completely in favor of the Independent Army.

As the price, you paid with your life… but though your body has perished, your spirit lives on, and your final sermon will resonate in the hearts of every citizen of the Divine Grace Islands for the next thousand years!

[Overall Assessment: Great pirate, savior of indigenous peoples, liberator of slaves, expert in guerrilla warfare theory, hero of the War of Independence]

[Hardcore Index: 88]

[Gained 8 free attribute points]

[Gain 4 optional features]

【Conquer the Oceans - When you are on the ocean, you will gain a 5% attribute boost (Become the King of the Sea, young man!)】

[Guerrilla Expert - Your Agility attribute +10 makes it easier to dodge enemy attacks and more likely to land critical hits when initiating attacks (Miss, miss, and more miss!)]

[Independent Hero - When you lead a rebel army in any country, the morale of your troops will be greatly boosted (being a rebel is still your specialty)]

[Liberator - You possess the ability to break chains]

Yes, the effects of the first three skills are quite obvious, and the second skill will probably be usable soon.

This "Liberator" is it again, with the system failing to speak in plain language. What does "ability to break chains" even mean? Does it mean I've become a lock-picking expert? And why does it smell like a car?!

Richard then pulled up the attribute table, keeping 3 attribute points for later use, and adding the rest to spirit and magic.

Therefore, his attributes become as follows:

Name: Richard Targaryen

[Race: Human]

[Rank: High Bronze]

【Strength: 20】

[Agility: 30]

[Physique: 20]

【Spirit: 65】

【Magic Power: 60】

【Charm: 60】

Everything looks neat and tidy now, which feels great!

Richard breathed a sigh of relief, then wasted no more time. He first summoned a sparrow to deliver a letter to David, solemnly warning him of the danger of the fungus beasts and urging him to lead the villagers to evacuate away from the areas infested with the fungus beasts.

This may not be effective, but it cannot be ignored.

Then he went outside and called Katyusha and Zoe to his side.

"Go to the next city to buy mercury? Now? And it has to be both of us together?"

Faced with Richard's request, Zoe was puzzled: "Richard, is this really necessary?"

Katyusha also remained silent, seemingly reluctant to leave.

Richard nodded and said, "It's absolutely necessary. Because the situation is unstable, I need to be promoted to Silver as quickly as possible."

Seeing that the girls were still hesitating, he added, "I have something to discuss with Daniel and Bishop Benjamin, so I can't leave for the time being. It's chaotic, and I'm not comfortable letting Katyusha go alone. So I'll have to ask the two of you to come along."

"Don't worry, I'll stay in the city and not go anywhere. Who here would dare to do anything to St. Goethe's students?"

Zoe was clearly unwilling to be asked to run errands dozens of miles away, even though she had just said she would stay with Richard.

But seeing Richard's earnest request, she ultimately could not refuse.

The two girls immediately set off, heading south out of the city.

"That way, they'll be alright no matter what..."

Richard breathed a slight sigh of relief and looked towards the horizon.

It was still late at night, but dawn was just around the corner.

If I remember correctly, the Baron's army will have already suffered a major defeat by tomorrow morning, and the giant fungal beasts will be breaching the city walls before noon. Luvia will only appear in the afternoon to bring this matter to a close.

It would take the two girls at least a day to travel to and from the neighboring city, so they could undoubtedly avoid the disaster.

For him, to save his own life and as many people as possible before Luvia arrives, he must take effective action within the remaining 4 to 5 hours.

Trying to persuade the baron's troops outside to turn back is a bit too late. Although you could try writing a letter, it's probably useless, and you might even be seen as crazy...

On the contrary, there is much to be done in Nyon.

Richard recalled the information he had gathered during the simulation, and the plan gradually became clearer.

Nion has a defensive magic array left behind by a previous legend, which in theory can suppress that giant monster, but only a silver-rank mage can control it—unfortunately, the original silver-rank mages in the city were taken away by Follett.

Therefore, he must advance to Silver level within the time limit in order to use the magic array to block the giant fungal beast and hold out until Luvia arrives!

From this perspective, he didn't lie to Zoe and Katyusha either.

However, it would be difficult for him to do this alone.

Richard exhaled a breath of stale air and ran quickly toward the church.

"Mr. Richard?"

Benjamin, who was promoted to bishop of a city at a young age, was a very devout and diligent believer. Even though it was just dawn, he was already in the church preparing to start his new day's work.

Upon seeing Richard's hurried and flustered state, he was slightly puzzled: "Have you encountered some difficulties?"

"Yes, and it's a major crisis that could determine the life or death of the entire city!"

"...Are you serious?"

“Of course, Bishop, I suspect that the Order of the Void has infiltrated Nion.”

"The Empty Man Cult..."

Benjamin had naturally heard of this organization that had been causing trouble everywhere in recent years, so he immediately became vigilant. He asked in a deep voice, "Mr. Richard, this is a very serious matter. Are you sure?"

“I have evidence, but I need you to come with me to see it.”

"it is good."

After successfully luring the man out, Richard strode into a shoemaker's shop near the church.

The shoe shop owner, a bald man with a small mustache, was clearly acquainted with Benjamin. He put down the leather he was carrying and came out to greet him, asking, "Your Excellency, would you like some new shoes made?"

Benjamin looked at Richard with a puzzled expression, not understanding why the latter had brought him here.

Richard then raised his hand...

"You're eating shit!"

Without saying a word, he threw a fireball at the shoe store owner's big face!

Chapter Sixty-Eight: We Need a More Efficient Holy Water Production Line

"By the goddess above! What are you doing?!"

Benjamin was greatly surprised and tried to stop it, but it was too late.

Richard's fireball landed squarely on the shoemaker's face!

However, the expected horrific scene did not appear the next second. Instead, a terrifying and disgusting scene unfolded.

The shoemaker's face was instantly burned off, but what was revealed inside was not bone and flesh, but a deep darkness... as if he were just a hollow terracotta figure.