Archer's Adventure Manual

Chapter 167 Paul and the Elf Guild

Unfortunately, as if deliberately orchestrated, the legends and stories about death have remained largely confined to the realm of mere tales.

Perhaps because the capital city of Plassen was not as authoritative as imagined, Loran did not gather enough information to resolve the current situation.

Although Loran was very unwilling to sit idly by and wait for his death, at the moment, it seemed that he could only deal with things in his dreams; he had lost control of things in reality.

Watching his proficiency with the Shadow of Death steadily increase, Loran couldn't help but wonder what his body was doing in the outside world...

Furthermore, the speed at which this skill level increases is simply outrageous.

Reality, Plassen, Morito District.

There is a small town here, which is under the jurisdiction of Plasson. It does not have the same independent autonomy as Rockfall, and is equivalent to a dependent town of Plasson.

There is a special building here: the Elf Messenger Guild.

This place will welcome all elves who have come from afar. If elves cannot survive in the town, they can come here to ask for help.

Paul, an administrator of the Adventurers' Guild in the capital city of Plassen, was dispatched here.

"Hello, ladies of the elves." As soon as Paul entered, he greeted the beautiful elf ladies who were guarding the place warmly.

The fairy ladies responded enthusiastically.

"Mr. Paul, you're here again. Is there something troubling you that you need to resolve this time?" The elf ladies seemed quite used to Paul's appearances.

"Of course, the reason for this visit is to learn about someone. As you know, elves are very rare, and we at Plassen take them very seriously."

"And this time, the person chosen is also particularly special. He is a survivor of the Rockfall Town disaster, and he led the survivors to break through. So, I want to learn more about him."

The two elven ladies looked at each other in surprise. They were aware of the disaster that had befallen Rockfall Town, but they hadn't expected that their fellow elves would be involved in it.

The elf asked eagerly, "So, how is he now?"

"Everything is alright, Miss Elf. That's something to be happy about."

"Mr. Paul, you wouldn't be here to find out about him out of concern, would you?" Miss Elf stared at Paul.

Paul smiled slightly and shook his head: "Of course not, but I've discovered something suspicious that I wanted to consult with you. We didn't mean to offend the elves, as you've known all along."

"Okay, please wait a moment, I'll go find Miss Clara to discuss this with you."

"This is troublesome."

Clara, the fairy, was also a beautiful fairy. After hearing about Paul's intentions, she came out to greet him and invited him into the hut for a chat.

After a few pleasantries, Paul didn't waste any time and shared some of his observations.

"There aren't many elves within the Plassen area. I believe Elfin, as a well-known half-elf ranger in Rockfall Town, should be one of the elves you have registered."

"After the disaster in Rockfall Town, Elfin led a group of adventurers to break through the siege. We naturally took this matter very seriously and provided them with appropriate comfort and resettlement."

"We also heard some legendary tales about Elfin. We learned that Elfin was originally in the Excellence Blade squad," but he unexpectedly disappeared during a mission.

"As an excellent elven ranger, we certainly do not deny his strength. He returned a few days later thanks to his own abilities."

"After his return, he became even stronger. He mastered powerful magic that combined with his archery skills, and was even able to unleash exaggerated magic like a rain of magical arrows."

"His explanation is that he was subjected to an uncontrollable force and dragged to a strange place, where he inadvertently discovered the elven heritage. Therefore, I would like you elves to investigate this matter."

After listening to Paul's words, Kra frowned slightly. "You humans are really strange. This is just an opportunity for Elfin. What's the point of exploring this point?"

Paul smiled helplessly. "Miss Clara, you may not know this, but the situation in the Plassen area is extremely dire. Not only are the surrounding villages and towns being attacked by monsters, but the Gulf fishmen are also causing unrest..."

"The appearance of these minor disasters in our long history has almost always been a harbinger of major disasters. Our Adventurers' Guild must not only solve the superficial monster problem, but also the root cause problem."

"So I think that perhaps some seemingly ordinary aspect of Erfin might be the key information for us to break the deadlock. As long as there is this possibility, I think my investigation is meaningful."

Miss Clara pouted and nodded in agreement. "Okay, I think the monster crisis is a crisis shared by elves and humans. I'm willing to help you, but I won't reveal too much information about Elfin himself. This is necessary protection."

"grateful."

And so, Kra and Paul began to investigate the elven legacy. If it was a legacy, then perhaps there were clues to follow.

Clara will consult relevant historical records in the region to look at information about the heritage of the Plassen region.

If there is not much progress in researching the information, then Krall will send some elves to assess Elfin's magical proficiency.

Even without Paul's request, the elves would often inquire about the situation of their fellow elves, and this was a good opportunity to learn about it as well.

Meanwhile, the three members of the Dog Dagger Squad also arrived in the Morito area, trying to find clues about Loran.

Now, with the departure of Loran and Brian, the Dog Dagger Squad is down to just three members and has lost its former vitality.

"Can we really find Loran by going on this aimless adventure?" Finita sighed. She didn't want to ruin the atmosphere of the group, but they had been doing this for a long time.

Lin Wen was also helpless. "There are many rumors about Loran. This area should be the closest place to find his location."

Noah encouraged him, "Don't worry, since Loran is safe, we'll find him eventually. Once we find him, we'll give him emotional support, and I believe everything will be alright."

"Yes! Trust Loran!"

Coincidentally, they encountered Paul, who had just left the Elf Messenger Guild.

Paul had a strong impression of the survivors of Rockfall, and he quickly recognized the people in front of him.

"Hey everyone, how have you been lately? Have your families settled in?" Paul greeted them warmly.

But he soon noticed that the expressions on the faces of the people in front of him were a bit off, and there seemed to be a slight discrepancy in their numbers. "What happened? Everyone looks so worried."

"Are you Paul? The one from the Adventurers' Guild?" Lin Wen had some impression of Paul, after all, the Adventurers' Guild had helped them apply for some relief subsidies and the like.

"Yes, is there anything we can do to help you? Adventurers can seek help from the Adventurers' Guild for any problems they have; we're all one family," Paul said kindly.

Rather than searching aimlessly, seeking help from the Adventurers' Guild might be a better option, Ke Linwen recalled the rumors about Loran...

Well, she wasn't sure what the Adventurers' Guild would do first when they found Loran. They might look at Loran with curiosity, like they would look at a lab rat.

"Well, it's nothing. We just went through a thrilling adventure and are still a bit disoriented," Lin Wen shook her head.

Paul looked on with suspicion. He glanced around and asked curiously, "I remember that besides your family, you should have another ranger teammate. His dog impressed me; it was a white hunting dog, which is quite rare as a ranger's pet."

"he..."

Lin Wen and the others were clearly unable to answer this question.

Paul frowned. He wanted to ask a few more questions, but he couldn't get any answers.

"Alright... but I hope you can speak your mind. The Adventurers' Guild will always stand by the adventurers. We are trustworthy and can provide you with assistance."

"If you need anything, feel free to come to the Adventurers' Guild to find me. See you later," Paul said solemnly, without asking any further questions.

If you can't get the information, don't ask any more questions. There will always be some things that can't be said directly, whether it's about others or individuals.

Of course, Paul wouldn't ignore this problem. Since he couldn't find the answer from Lin Wen and the others, he could explore the answer himself, and the result would be the same.

In the small towns of the Morito region, Lin Wen and his companions wandered through the taverns, places where people were relatively dense and information was easier to obtain.

They had heard that the man who resembled the Grim Reaper might have recently appeared in the Morito area, so they came here.

"No, let me tell you, those goblin clubs were probably only a few fingers' distance from my face!"

I thought I was definitely going to die!

"And then guess what? A figure emerged from the shadows, dressed in black, with a bone mask covering his face, and accompanied by a large winged dog!"

"In the blink of an eye, the goblins scattered and fled, and with a swift stroke of the Grim Reaper's scythe, all the goblins fell to the ground."

"And so, my companions and I were saved. We wanted to thank him, but we found that the Grim Reaper had already vanished. As someone who experienced it firsthand, I am willing to remember that Grim Reaper for the rest of my life!"

Listening intently to the topic being discussed, Lin Wen and the others focused their attention.

Finita, also disguising herself as a very curious little sister, asked expectantly, "Can you tell me where you saw Lord Death? I'd love to see what Lord Death looks like too!"

The person speaking, seeing Finita's beautiful face, was very willing to answer her question. "It was in the northern wilderness. Our team was on a mission to exterminate goblins, but we didn't expect the number of goblins to exceed our expectations."

"However, I advise you to just think about it and move on. The northern wilderness is still very dangerous. If you insist on going, our team can take you along when we do a mission. What do you think?"

After saying this, the man revealed an expectant look, wanting the pretty young girl Rafinita to join the team.

"Okay, then I won't go." Finita appeared to be very obedient.

The man's expression froze instantly, and many adventurers around him who had seen through his thoughts burst into laughter.

After roughly determining the location, Finita and the other two set off. Although it was unlikely that Loran was still there, it was always worth a try.

Finita and her companions spent several tens of minutes heading to the northern wilderness, searching for any possible traces of Loran.

The wilderness had little vegetation to conceal them, and they quickly found the goblin corpses. However, as much time had passed, the creatures had begun to rot and stink.

"Well, it's still a bit late," Noah said with a shake of his head and a sigh.

Just as the group was checking their surroundings for any new discoveries, a series of sparse footsteps came from not far away.

Alert, Lin Wen looked in that direction and his heart skipped a beat. He saw several very tall creatures moving toward him.

They were a head taller than Noah.

"Go! Hurry, something's coming." Lin Wen immediately reminded his two teammates.

The three of them didn't hesitate much. They weren't there to exterminate any monsters. Now that they had encountered an unknown creature in the wild, running away was the wisest choice.

But retreat always makes noise, and just as the group made a considerable commotion during their retreat, the creatures seemed to have noticed their presence.

Since there wasn't much vegetation in the desolate forest to provide cover, Lin Wen and his companions were quickly discovered, and they also saw the faces of the monsters.

It was a creature that resembled a hyena, with a very ugly appearance, wielding a well-made weapon, and its size far surpassed that of ordinary people.

"Damn it! That's... a gnoll?! How is that possible?!" Noah said in a terrified voice.

"Roar"

"Eee-ooh!"

Several jackal-men let out sharp, piercing cries as they charged forward with agile movements.

Now that they had been discovered, the three began to run for their lives.

Noah and Linwen were fairly fast, but Finita was not so fast. Faced with the gnolls' pursuit, Finita had almost no chance of escaping.

"No, we can only deal with these few monsters!" Noah also realized the problem; he couldn't abandon Finita and escape alone.

"Finita, Linwen, you two find an opportunity, I'll go and deal with these big guys!" Noah instructed, then assumed a fighting stance.

Raising his greatsword and thrusting it forward, the agile gnolls quickly reached Noah's front, and three gnolls attacked in an instant, flanking him!

Noah donned his plate armor helmet, radiating a dazzling light and displaying unwavering determination!

Steel Slash!

The greatsword met the elite spears of the jackals!