A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

"Oh? What do you mean?" Maddie didn't quite understand what Levi meant. Levi was willing to help her, but he didn't intend to let her stay by his side, which she couldn't understand.

Li Wei said, "This afternoon, those three guys came to visit me, and I tested them. The Sword Hero and the Bow Hero, although immature, are not so easy to fool. Only the Spear Hero, Kitamura Motoyasu, is a very easy idiot to deceive. I think you should have a way to control him."

Seeing Levi's pleased smile, Maddie understood what he meant. Admittedly, following Levi's advice would guarantee her safety in the ensuing chaos, but due to the kingdom's hostility towards the Shield Hero, she might also suffer undeserved misfortune at times.

Li Wei has already given a hint: the Spear Hero is easy to control. Therefore, if the Spear Hero is controlled, she can be more discreet when she is making her little tricks.

Both the royal family and the church will try every means to win over the three heroes. If she can control the Spear Hero from behind, she can also share in the profits he gains. Furthermore, with her inside help and cooperation with Li Wei, her chances of successfully seizing power at a crucial moment will be much greater...

Li Wei laughed and said, "Princess Maddie, I know what you want. Your disguise seems rather clumsy to me. Of course, your acting skills are more than enough to fool a fool like the Gun Hero."

Maddie was somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected that Li Wei would expose her identity. However, this also proved that Li Wei's intelligence system was quite powerful. In just two or three days since arriving here, he had already gathered a large amount of information.

Li Wei said, "You want the throne? No problem, but you have to show me something interesting first. Don't you think the kingdom is just too boring right now?"

McGrady's expression froze for a moment, and it took him more than ten seconds to recover before he said, "As long as we can seize the throne, Lord Levi, you can name any price you want, and I will do my best to meet your requirements."

Li Wei laughed and said, "I haven't decided on the price yet, but I won't let you take anything from me for nothing. I've always enjoyed doing business, and in my opinion, this is a very interesting deal. Moreover, what I want won't threaten your rule over the kingdom."

If Ottocre is a tool player, then McGrady is a tool player. Let Ottocre and McGrady fight it out. No matter who wins or loses, Levi can get points and also watch four good shows.

McGrady said, "I know that such a price is not enough to meet your expectations, sir. I can take anything except the throne."

Maddie's breathing quickened. Her ambition had been suppressed; she dared not act rashly in front of the Queen. Only now, with the Queen absent, did she dare to engage in these petty schemes. Now, she saw an opportunity to realize her ambitions, which she could not refuse.

At the same time, Maddie felt even more resentful towards her mother and sister. Despite being the eldest daughter and more capable, the right to inherit the throne went to her naive sister, whom Maddie considered foolish, which she found extremely unfair.

Chapter 1. Choosing a Companion

It's not surprising that McGrady would have such thoughts.

After all, compared to her sister Melty, her political skills were far superior, and she had also won over many nobles to support her. In addition, with her strategy of sharing the spoils, there were quite a few lower-ranking nobles in the kingdom who sided with her.

Melty, that innocent little girl, could only talk a good game; in action, she was no match for her.

That's why McGrady was particularly resentful. Why was she, who performed better, not awarded the right to inherit, while a pampered "young lady" got the right instead?

Standing opposite McGrady, Levi narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at his opponent, who was almost emanating black smoke. McGrady, if used well, could make the utility player Otto Cree contribute more points.

Even though McGrady's scheme failed, he still managed to gain a lot of points from McGrady, so he wouldn't lose out either way.

After receiving a hint from Li Wei, McGrady went to Kitamura Motoyasu's side.

After the banquet, Levi and Raphtalia returned to their room. After resting for the night, Levi asked Raphtalia to wait in the room while he and the other three went to the throne room.

When the four arrived, in addition to Ottocre sitting on the throne and the nobles standing on both sides, there was also a group of armed personnel who were not members of the Knights Order in the throne room.

These armed members included both men and women, each dressed differently. Some wore heavy armor with large shields on their backs, others wore leather armor and spears, still others wore chainmail and swords and shields, and there were also spellcasters in robes.

Ottocre looked at the four people standing below and said with a serious expression, "Brave warriors, today is the day for you to rise up, and your companions are all here."

Kitamura Motoyasu said, "Are we being asked to choose our partners?"

Ottocre said, "Your Excellency, the hero of the spear, things are a little different from what you think. Here, it's not you who choose your companions, but rather the companions who choose whether to follow you. Since ancient times, the choice between heroes and their adventurer companions has always been mutual. If they feel that you are someone worth following, they will naturally follow you."

"Oh, I see. Let's begin then." Kitamura Motoyasu smiled confidently.

Nearly ten adventurers lined up, their gazes sweeping over the four individuals. It was time to make a choice.

The adventurers moved, each heading towards their chosen hero. To everyone's surprise, Li Wei only had one companion by his side.

She was a girl with long green hair, a sweet face, and light green eyes. She had her hair tied into neat double braids and wore a slightly worn leather chainmail armor. At her waist hung a bag of materials and scrolls for casting spells, as well as two short daggers.

Maddie, standing behind Kitamura Motoyasu, was somewhat surprised, but only for a moment, and she quickly regained her composure.

Maddie knew that the girl's name was Lycia, the daughter of a fallen nobleman. Although the nobleman seemed somewhat down on his luck now, Lycia's family had once held the title of Earl at its peak, but now the family had declined.

Lycia's father had witnessed Levi's strength before, and Maddie guessed that Lycia's decision was likely orchestrated by her father. Levi's strength was far inferior to the other three heroes; following Levi, while risky, offered substantial rewards.

The other adventurers were all extraordinary individuals recruited by the royal family from among the common people. Although they were quite capable, they did not have any official background. Only Lishia had a noble background.

Maddie glanced at the nobles standing on either side, and in the corner she found Lycia's father, Barrick Aiken. Lycia Aiken was likely a key pawn in Barrick's plan to regain control of the kingdom.

After some internal thought, Maddie realized that there was no conflict between their goals. In fact, she and the other party could be considered potential allies, since both had chosen Levi, although she wasn't openly standing by Levi's side.

Li Wei recalled that in the anime's storyline, this girl was initially a companion of the archery hero Kawasumi Itsuki, but now she had chosen him. This must be the butterfly effect.

The anime doesn't explain Rishia's background, and Levi, who hasn't finished reading the novel, is unaware that Rishia is the daughter of a fallen nobleman. After witnessing Levi's power, Rishia's father has already made his decision: regardless of how others are hostile towards the Shield Hero, he will always stand by Levi's side.

Lisia's father, now with nothing to lose, had nothing left to lose except his title. Therefore, he chose to take a gamble, a do-or-die situation. Lisia joining Livi's side was the best way to prove her loyalty, though Livi would only learn of this later.

Ottocre, sitting on the throne, said, "Now that you adventurers have made your choices and have companions, four heroes, your safety will be more assured. I hope you will get along well in the battles to come and never abandon each other."

After listening to Autocrat's nonsense, the pedestrians who had already been chosen by their companions dispersed. Levi and Licia first went back to their room to pick up Raphtalia, and then leisurely left the palace.

Inside the room, Raphtalia looked at Lishia with curiosity. The introverted and somewhat shy Lishia felt pressured being stared at by Raphtalia, who was much shorter than her.

“My lady, are these our new companions?” Raphtalia asked.

Li Wei said, "Yes, Lisia Aiken is a versatile player who can fight in melee and use magic to assist. Her abilities are necessary for the team."

"My name is Lycia Aiken. Nice to meet you." Lycia said softly, half of her body hidden behind Levi.

“Raphtalia, a raccoon-type demi-human,” Raphtalia said generously.

Chapter 1. Exit

Lisia stared intently at Raphtalia's fluffy ears, her burning gaze causing Raphtalia to involuntarily take two steps back.

"Why are you staring at me like that?" Raphtalia quickly covered her furry ears.

Lisia grasped at the air with both hands and said cautiously, "May I touch it, just a little?"

Raphtalia immediately bristled and took several steps back. Seeing Raphtalia covering her animal ears and showing a wary expression, Lishia felt a little disappointed.

The raccoon subhumans have a relatively unique physiological structure. In addition to human ears, they also have animal ears. Their special skull structure allows them to use a four-channel auditory system. Normal human ears can distinguish various sounds close to the limits of human hearing, while the pair of animal ears on their heads can distinguish ultrasonic and infrasound waves that are inaudible to human ears. Combined with their sense of balance, it can be said that a well-trained raccoon subhuman is an extremely skilled assassin.

"This person is so strange!" Raphtalia said warily.

Li Wei said, "Alright, stop fooling around. We're about to leave the palace. Licia, Raphtalia, let's go out and level up. Although level doesn't tell the whole story, it's always better to be higher."

Levi is currently disguising his level. To Raphtalia and Lishia, he appears to be only a Level 1. Little do they know, Levi has completely deciphered the shield's abilities and can activate the special functions within the shield to create this disguise for himself.

Those who are good at defense do not reveal themselves. Only when the enemy confronts them head-on will they realize that what they are facing is merely the tip of the iceberg, and that beneath the surface lies a vast, unseen shadow.

The two girls followed Li Wei, packed their things quickly, and then left the palace.

On Ottocre's side, everyone was given a starting capital of 100 silver coins. For the royal family, 100 silver coins were like a few dollars in the hands of an ordinary person, nothing much.

This is also a test for the brave. The brave need to find a way to keep the team in good condition and ensure that the team's logistics are not a problem. Sometimes, a small team size also has certain advantages.

After leaving the palace, the pedestrians quickly walked out of the city and into the countryside. Licia unfolded a map, and Levi and Raphtalia gathered around.

Li Wei said, "Lisia, you're more familiar with this area, so you can choose the leveling spot."

Lisia pointed to a point on the map, which was an icon that looked like a village.

Lisia said, "Lord Levi, although you are very strong, under the rules of this world, you are still only at level 1. It would be more suitable for you to start leveling up here. The monsters there are not strong, which is a popular place for new adventurers in the capital. You can also gather some good herbs, which is a good way to supplement the finances."

Lishia looked at Li Wei's equipment and said, "My lord, why didn't we find an equipment shop and buy some equipment back in the capital? Right now, you only have this shield and no other armor."

Li Wei laughed and said, "If that's the problem, then don't worry. I have plenty of equipment. Perfect, I'll even replace your equipment. I see your armor is quite old, so I'll replace it with new ones."

"Change? But this is the wilderness, how can we change? Are we going back?" Lisia asked curiously.

Li Wei snapped his fingers, and his modern casual clothes transformed into a set of golden armor. This armor was much simpler than the defensive magical armor he usually used, but in the eyes of Raphtalia and Lisia, it was still an exquisite work of art.

Li Wei's left arm shield transformed into a large, golden, curved shield, while his right hand acquired a magnificent one-handed warhammer.

"Huh? Aren't the Shield Heroes supposed to be unable to use weapons?" Rishia was taken aback.

Li Wei laughed and said, "As a forging enthusiast, it's not unreasonable for me to carry a forging hammer with me, is it?"

Li Wei's words left Lisia speechless. As the daughter of a fallen nobleman, Lisia had tried her hand at various industries to make a living, including the relatively lucrative forging industry, though she had only worked with others on enchanting. She had seen blacksmiths forging weapons, and the forging hammers they used generally weighed no less than ten kilograms, far exceeding the weight of ordinary combat weapons.

Those who can become blacksmiths, whether in terms of physical fitness or sheer strength, are far superior to ordinary adventurers. Many blacksmiths are high-level adventurers who have retired and no longer want to fight, so they take up blacksmithing. The warhammer used by Li Wei, although very ornate in design, does indeed resemble a forging hammer in structure, only on a larger scale.

"々. Upon closer inspection, it does indeed resemble a forging hammer." Lisia felt that the legend she knew seemed rather unreliable.

A hammer can be both a weapon and a tool, but it's used more in daily life than as a weapon. Whether forging weapons, crafting other utensils, or repairing houses, hammers are ubiquitous. Moreover, a hammer is arguably the weapon with the lowest learning curve; even an ordinary person can inflict considerable damage simply by swinging it around.

Li Wei asked, "How long have you been wearing this armor?"

Lisia said, "It's been about two years. The valuable things I have are various spellcasting materials. As for armor, it's just something that works."

Li Wei said, "As an adventurer, you must be fully prepared when facing a crisis. Armor is also essential, otherwise you'll have nowhere to turn when you encounter special circumstances."

Li Wei snapped his fingers, and Licia's slightly worn armor was replaced with a brand new set of light golden armor.

Lisia could feel the powerful energy contained within the light armor she wore, which surprised her.

Chapter 1. Preparations

Lisia had only heard her father say that Li Wei was very strong, but he couldn't explain exactly how strong he was or what the circumstances were.

After her father returned home from the palace, he told her that when choosing a hero, she must choose the Shield Hero, and that she would never regret this choice.

Compared to other noble families, the Aiken family, with its small population and already declining status, simply couldn't afford to make the wrong choice. Therefore, this decision was an all-in bet for the entire family.

Lishia is not a follower of the Three Heroes Cult, nor does she have any prejudice against the Shield Hero. On the contrary, she likes furry demi-humans very much, so she has a vague sense of sympathy for the Shield Hero who protects demi-humans.

Lisia was unaware that her condition was known as a Furry control disorder on Earth.

"This armor has such a wide range of motion, and it's even imbued with magical power. Is it protected by defensive spells?" Lisia exclaimed in surprise.

Lysia herself was an expert in equipment enchanting. As an outsider, she only saw the spectacle, but as an expert, she understood the intricacies. It was precisely because she was an expert in equipment enchanting that she knew what a powerful creation the armor she was wearing was.

Li Wei's magical prowess was far greater than she had imagined, and she even began to doubt her own value to the team as a support character with spellcasting abilities. After all, Li Wei was already a spellcaster himself.