Uncle here isn't your average office worker!

A responsible teacher would not turn a blind eye or stand idly by when students are subjected to domestic violence or illegal restriction of their personal freedom, which endangers their lives and property!

Since we were bound to have this battle with Marna sooner or later anyway, let's bring it on!

Instead of drawing his longsword as he had during the previous battle under the moon, Roy raised his hand and, under Marna's wary gaze, took the longbow wrapped in cloth from behind him.

Since his transmigration, Roy has never officially used this longbow. It's not that he has lost his memory of using a bow and arrow; those tips and experiences are like blood and bones imprinted in his heart. No matter how much time has passed, he can easily use them whenever he needs them.

He had simply never encountered a situation where he had to use this longbow.

Ordinary tasks are handled by the little white gold Hinterlea, while more difficult tasks are taken by Monique, who is eager to consolidate her position. In addition, his cautious way of doing things and his social skills in understanding people's hearts make it very rare for him to take action, let alone a situation that is so troublesome that a single strike cannot solve the problem and he has to draw his bow.

The principle is that a skilled strategist achieves victory without making a great spectacle of himself.

Even so, no one who knew Roy's true identity ever doubted his archery skills.

The Platinum position is designed to bridge the gap between the upper and lower levels of laborers, bearing the most important responsibilities and doing the hardest work. Its recruitment requirements are simple: decent ability, diligence, and preferably a good-looking face.

So why is the promotion requirement for the Azure Gold rank—the ability to eliminate any regular target in Kazimierz? Well, we should ask the Azure Gold rank that initially set the standard for this position—Roy.

He used the standard longsword as an arrow, nocking it onto the sturdy bowstring. A sense of familiarity welled up from his fingertips, spreading through his arm and permeating every muscle. At that moment, the longsword, half his height, seemed to become an extension of his body. He raised it, aiming at Marna, who had drawn his sword. His pupils contracted, and his vision suddenly cleared. In his vision, Marna, standing with his sword, seemed to be full of openings, but Roy's senses constantly reminded him that this was merely a deliberate, ambiguous illusion created by the man before him.

A rain of light flowed across Marner's blade, just as he had concealed his brilliance over the past decade or so. The dazzling golden light of the Originium Arts of the Nearl race's bloodline had also been gathered and infused into every inch of the blade. At this moment, the longsword was like an Originium cloud brewing a cataclysmic disaster. If Roy were to draw his sword and charge forward as before, Marner could unleash a torrential downpour of light, engulfing Roy's figure.

The judgment that we should not go forward was correct.

Unable to fully utilize the effects of [Bounty Hunter A Power], the odds of winning against Marna are 30/70. Considering the mission objective and secondary objectives, the odds are even lower.

"It seems we have no choice but to use this module."

B-grade module: Stella!

[Module Effect: ①: Sacrifice your weapon to unleash a powerful shot based on weapon level.]

【②: Sacrifice your life and weapons to unleash a powerful shot and unpredictable effects!】

[Module Introduction: Once, an archer cried out, "My Lord, holy as the sun! My Lord, who bestowed upon me all wisdom, dignity, and power, witness my sincerity, my conviction, and the extent of my strength! Behold, Creator of the stars and the moon, witness my actions, my end, and the sacred sacrifice I will achieve!" He bravely faced death. Now, his name is forgotten, his deeds are no longer praised. The only humankind who still remembers that vanished history, are you willing to inherit his courage?]

A meteor, the Noble Phantasm of the great hero Arash. Legend has it that Arash sacrificed himself to fire this ultimate arrow that cleaved the sky and split the earth. With this arrow, the great hero Arash single-handedly ended the war between the two nations. It may be the pinnacle of traditional archers.

After completing the quest "Stop Qingjin from assassinating Blood Knight Dikeopolis", Roy's quest progress reached (8/10). At the same time, he also completed the quest "Stop Dikeopolis from participating in the morning qualifier" given by Xuan Tie. In addition, Xiaobaijin Hinterlea, who was working hard to make his life better, diligently completed her daily tasks before answering Xuan Tie's call. His module unlock quest reached (10/10) again.

This time, the module he selected was 【Stella!】.

Roy had no idea why this module could appear on the land of Terra. Logically speaking, even ignoring its setting as another game and taking the background of this arrow as real human history, that human history should be the human history of the Earth where Roy was located. How could it be related to the land of Terra? Did the land of Terra also have a similar history, or was it, as many scholars who study the story of Arknights speculated, that Terra and Earth really had intricate connections?

Roy didn't have time to calm down and think about the problem carefully. He only knew that, whether from the perspective of his identity as an archer, his purpose of mediating the ideological conflict between Marna and Maria, or from the perspective of the only human soul who still knew the story of the great hero, this module was the most suitable power for him at the moment!

Taking a deep breath, Roy, as if testing a bow, plucked the bowstring four times into the air. Then, looking at Marna with satisfaction, he confidently asked the final question:

"Marna, a knight is a noble one who illuminates this land. So, do you still believe in the light?"

"what?"

Seemingly not understanding Roy's question, Marner raised an eyebrow, a momentary look of confusion crossing his face. But the next second, he saw and felt the deeper meaning behind Roy's words.

"Stella!"

A roar of fury echoed throughout the mansion as Roy's longsword, long charged and ready, shot through the air with the resounding vibration of the bowstring. Unlike traditional arrows that slice through the wind and strike the throat, Roy's "new arrow" transformed into a dazzling meteor mid-air. Its own disintegration and burning release a blinding radiance that engulfed everything in sight, including Marna's astonished face and the surging tide of light that followed.

【Stella!】Module Effect 1, activated! Fantasy collapses, forging arrows! (Say...)

[Special Profession: Lone Rider] Skill ①: Unwavering Will, Activated! 1, 5! Unleashing its full potential! Group

[Bounty Hunter A's Power] Module Effect, activated! The power of drawing the bow pierces through Londinium! (9)

【Kal'tsit's Riddle】Module effect activated! This land is temporarily shrouded in confusion! (iv)

Stack all buffs, start with an overpowered attack, as a sign of respect! ⑧

Marna, you flatter me!

PS: PYP, I need to repay everyone's PYP after the rankings, so I'll be working harder lately. Sorry.

Synopsis: 1. "Oh, poor insects, this will be a massacre."

2. "Faced with our terror, he was nothing more than a powerless child."

3. "The despicable stranger finds a way to survive in a vile manner." (9)

4. "Di Fengfeng tops the leaderboard."

5. "Di Fengfeng landed at the heart of the horror game like lightning."

6. "The great and strongest player, Di Fengfeng, has reached the top of his loyal horror game today."

7. "His Majesty the Supreme Emperor Di Fengfeng has decided to designate today as a day of rest. This decision is incredibly wise. A balance between work and rest will allow players to have more energy to explore the horror game, and it will also make it easier for us to identify and address any shortcomings in our horror game. And... (omitting ten thousand words)"

Six Steps to Conquer the Thriller Game

Book 1: Chapter 35 This Land Doesn't Need a Second Margaret

"boom--!"

"Den!"

In the instant the meteor sword arrived, the blond man instinctively swung his sword down.

The blade, gleaming with golden light, resembled the rippling surface of a river. With each movement of its master, it unleashed a curtain of sword energy, flying directly towards the meteor, attempting to intercept Roy's arrow in mid-air. However, before the sword energy could solidify, Roy's arrow was already upon it!

"I was...too slow!"

A surprising realization flashed through Marner's mind. He had been fully focused and alert, and the instant Roy released the bowstring, he had immediately unleashed his lightning strike. Yet, even so, he was still too slow?

No, it's not that he was slow, it's that Roy was too fast!

To end the impending war, the great hero Arash's arrows flew through the sky at supersonic speeds, traversing the entire mountain range and hills in a very short time, arriving at the plain where the two armies were stationed just before the battle began, single-handedly creating a large canyon that forced both armies to cease hostilities and sue for peace!

While this speed cannot match that of intercontinental ballistic missiles, which represent the pinnacle of human science and can reach speeds of Mach, it is still incredibly fast compared to the sword energy that requires a mortal body to complete three actions: raising the hand, charging up, and slashing.

Compared to Roy's fully buffed Meteor Arrow, whose dazzling light pierced the sky like a meteor, the Water Curtain Sword Qi, whose light was not yet fully solidified, had almost no resistance. It was instantly evaporated and submerged, and even became part of the meteor's light.

The next second, to Marna's astonishment and a hint of helplessness, a shooting star streaked past him and struck the dusty crest of the Nearl family hanging on the wall behind him.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar that could echo for several blocks, the entire Linguang Mansion was enveloped in a dazzling light.

.......

“Ding ding ding—!”

"Hello, this is Marna... Oh, it's the boss. Why are you late... I'm very sorry, there was a small matter at home. Please allow me to apply for personal leave according to the company's standards. I know, I know, I'm very sorry for delaying the project, but this time it's necessary. Please consider my usual... Yes, I understand. I will proactively apply to the finance department to cancel this month's bonus. Okay, goodbye."

With a humble tone, Marner said goodbye to the person on the other end of the phone, hung up, and looked at the completely destroyed first floor of the Lin Guang Mansion, letting out a long sigh.

Roy stood to the side, looking at Maria and Zofia, who stood blankly amidst the ruins, also reduced to ashen white, and a hint of embarrassment crossed his face: "I actually considered whether to come out and fight again, but you had already drawn your sword, so I just..."

“It’s nothing.” Marna shook his head, ripped off his tie, which was now only half intact, and his suit, which had turned into a midriff-baring and backless dress. After estimating the costs of rebuilding, decorating, lost work time, and purchasing new furniture and clothes, he sighed for the second time and silently postponed his annual leave for another year.

Seeing his condition, Roy asked with some concern, "Well, how about I compensate you a little? After all, I'm the one who made you like this."

But Marna refused decisively, clutching her now-vanished wallet with a touch of pride, and shook her head, saying, "No need, I did it voluntarily."

"I lost," he said slowly, without being defiant or hysterical.

The meteor's brilliance sealed his fate the moment it blazed. Marna attributed his defeat to many reasons. First, despite his determination to stop Roy, he remained overconfident, failing to attack the moment Roy drew his sword, thus losing the initiative. Second, his assessment of Roy's strength was too conservative and careless; during the duel, his primary concern wasn't how to defeat his opponent, but how to persuade Maria afterward. Finally, and most importantly, was his confusion at the very last moment.

On the battlefield, hesitating because of the enemy's words is an absolute taboo. A moment's lapse in concentration can lead to eternal regret, let alone when facing an opponent like Roy. If Roy hadn't intended to kill him, when the meteor broke through his hastily constructed Rain of Light defense, he wouldn't have aimed at the Nearl family crest behind him, but at his heart.

Looking back, how long has it been since he last wore a sword, and how long has it been since he last practiced?

How much has he declined since his peak? He can't even protect the crest of the Linguang family. Even if he finds his brother and sister-in-law, how can he bring them back to Kazimierz?

Marner pondered for a long time, and his answer was nothingness, but his action was to take off his tattered new suit, leaving only his sturdy old arm armor.

It's time. Once he pays off the debts from this renovation, saves up 100,000 yuan, and accumulates three months of annual leave, he will go to find his brother and sister-in-law and ask Kazimierz to give Linguang justice!

Since there's no road to begin with, why not forge one ourselves? Perhaps as more people walk on it, a road will eventually appear.

Well, roughly speaking, it will take another ten or eight years!

Thinking of the plan that was "within reach," Marner still had one last thing on his mind. After a moment of silence, he looked at Roy and asked in a low voice:

"Roy, did you do all this on the orders of the Unarmored Alliance?"

“No.” Roy shook his head.

According to Monique and Hinterlea, the old man Xuan Tie has rarely been involved in matters related to the Wuzhou Alliance lately. He seems to be working with the other two BOSSes on something, which is why he has disappeared for a short time. This has made Monique a little panicked. Could it be that he has been doing too poorly lately and his performance has been too bad, and the boss has run away with the money with his sister-in-law?

Fortunately, Roy knew a thing or two and guessed that Xuan Tie was probably hiding somewhere deep in the mountains, working on his hand sanitizer research. So he kindly persuaded and calmed Monique down. "Anyway, those three old guys are elusive all year round. Even if they disappear, it won't affect the operation of the Wuzhou Alliance. You can continue doing your work, and Xiao Baijin won't skip any overtime. What's the rush? At worst, we can be our own bosses and pay ourselves our own salaries."

As for asking them to pay attention to what Roy is doing now, well, if they read the newspapers and see Roy's news, they'll probably be secretly delighted!

When he defeated the Rusty Bronze Knight, newspapers and the internet were full of reports praising him. But now that he has defeated the Candle Knight, very few media outlets dare to report on it extensively. What does this mean? It means that Roy has made them feel threatened! The tactic of praising someone to death is no longer working!

To truly ruin someone through excessive praise, you must at least ensure that you have the ability and means to bring them crashing down from their peak. Otherwise, such praise will become free publicity, pushing them higher and higher until they become another "hero." By then, their fame will be too great to handle, and there is even a possibility of backlash.

"I can assure you of this: my decision to take on the role of Maria's mentor, from the beginning until now and into the future, has been entirely a personal matter and has nothing to do with the Unarmored Alliance."

“Maria is very talented. I’m a kind-hearted person; helping others is helping myself. But you, Marna, haven’t you noticed?”

"What did you notice?" Marna asked, her brow furrowing slightly, seemingly with some interest.

Roy then turned his gaze to Maria, who was inside the house picking up a broom, intending to clean up the ruins, and said:

"Her current dream is borrowed; she's just imitating Margaret, wanting to become a champion of justice. She hasn't forged her own path yet, which is why you're so opposed to us, isn't it?"