adventurers in the sewers

Chapter 117 How can you govern a kingdom while you're with these insects!

"Cremation is fine, as long as it can be cremated —"

Colin's withered face was full of sadness.

But even this sole obsession seems to have lost its chance of being realized.

Louis also looked distressed.

The thought that his corpse might be turned into a magic potion a hundred years from now sent chills down his spine.

Which Chinese person doesn't dream of immortality?

Even if immortality is impossible, one should at least be laid to rest—cremation is already the limit, and to be made into a potion and drunk by someone is simply challenging Louis's values.

Walking the path of the hero may make one invincible among those of the same level, but it is perhaps too arduous.

Therefore, Louis could completely empathize with Colin's obsession.

However, despite his understanding, Louis was still unwilling to risk his life.

After a moment of silence, he replied, "Mr. Colin, my current strength is indeed much greater than it appears on the surface. I have even reached an ability value of 20 points, as well as considerable assassination and infiltration abilities."

"But all of this is nothing compared to a level three professional. Even compared to Erisil, I am still quite far behind."

"And as you know, in order not to follow in Hiren's footsteps, I will not reveal my identity in the short term."

"I need to think carefully about the method you proposed for obtaining the Hero's Codex."

Upon hearing this, the members of Louis's team all breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, they were also very surprised. When did Louis raise one or even several attributes to 20 points?

Even a hero shouldn't be able to cheat like that.

Colin simply nodded sadly, showing no sign of displeasure.

How could he not understand that he was making unreasonable demands on others?

"It's a pity that the first and second heroes aren't in the Kingdom of Lortheran. Otherwise, with their strength, they could at least hold their own against Molly for a few rounds."

Colin murmured regretfully.

Louis nodded in agreement.

The first and second heroes have existed for many years and are much older than Louis and Erisil.

Of these two heroes, the first hero has already become a level three professional, and the second hero is not far from his third job advancement.

As fellow heroes, they'll surely give Molly's body a proper burial once they bring it back.

But the mountains are high and the roads are far, so there's simply not enough time.

Moreover, neither of the two heroes' respective kingdoms would feel comfortable entrusting them with the task of being sent to the Kingdom of Lotheran.

"Damn it, how did the five kingdoms become like this?"

Louis couldn't help but curse inwardly.

After saying goodbye to Colin, they went home and rested for a day.

Although they didn't communicate much during this period, they all worked hard to cultivate together in a tacit manner.

Aside from replenishing equipment and getting some sleep, they dared not relax.

While cultivating, Louis was also plotting to kill the succubus.

It's impossible to say that Louis had absolutely no interest in the three Hero's Codexes that Molly possessed.

He not only has ideas, but big ideas.

It wasn't just for the three Hero's Codexes, but also for Molly's attributes, skills, and those three almost invincible class talents.

If you can get close to Molly the Hero and touch her, you have a chance to pick up these items.

As for waiting until the level 4 professional player defeats Molly the Warrior before looting her corpse?

There's absolutely no chance of it happening.

Putting aside the fact that Louis was not familiar with the other party at all, judging from the attitude of that Level 4 professional towards Molly's remains, he would not allow any outsiders to touch them.

Molly's body was intended to be used as a material for potion synthesis, but Ignis and Colin were plotting to cremate it.

As a member of Ignis's lineage, one would obviously not be allowed to approach the remains, regardless of the reason.

Otherwise, what if you've prepared a fire spell beforehand and burned the body to ashes?

If you want to loot a corpse, you must do so before a level four professional arrives.

If one could get close to the owner, wouldn't it be a natural progression to obtain those three manuals by leveraging the attraction between oneself and the Unclaimed Hero's Manual?

The two objectives are one and cannot be separated.

This is why Louis told Colin to think it over carefully, instead of rejecting him outright.

The solution Louis could think of was "demonic transformation"!

"The power of demonic transformation is a power that humans could theoretically never master. If they did, they would no longer be human, but a demon."

"If I can rely on my demonic attributes to infiltrate the demonic tide, I might be able to make direct contact with her before she is activated, before Molly, the hero, attacks the city."

"Then, if I just stay by her side for a minute or two, I'll get all the attributes and the Hero's Codex, right?"

However, it is clear that although this method is more secure than Colin's plan, it still carries considerable risks and problems.

There are three main problems.

Can I, after being corrupted, blend into the demonic tide?

Where was Molly's body placed when the city was not under siege?

Will the demons controlling Molly discover the looting of the corpse?

Not to mention the unexpected events and various minor problems that may arise in the plan.

Faced with this series of problems, Louis could only think of one solution.

"Search the succubus's memories."

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"That succubus has the strength of a level one five-star demon, and her race is considered to be in the middle to upper tier among demons. She should have the ability to access core secrets."

Louis thought to himself.

In fact, according to the intelligence sent back by the soldiers defending the city, the actual number of demons in the demon tide is very small.

How was the Demon Tide born?

Isn't it because the demon realm is about to revive, and the demon realm's power has corrupted some human villages and towns and some intelligent demons, causing them to summon the demons through sacrifices, and then the demons incite the demon realm's power to control the demons and launch a demon tide?

But the demon realm has not fully recovered yet. How strong can a demon summoned by offering sacrifices to a group of people who are at most level one professionals be?

Let alone level three demons, even level two demons are rare.

A succubus of level one, five stars, is definitely half a high-level player.

"Through the succubus's memories, I should be able to find the demon that controls the hero Molly."

"If the controller is a level three demon, then there's no doubt the plan will fail; but if the controller is a demon below level three, I still have a chance."

Thinking about all this, Louis found it difficult to calm down.

Leaving aside the Hero's Codex, Molly's attributes alone, such as significantly weakening the demonic tide's combat power, are enough to allow him to easily accomplish the great feat of "saving 100000 people," and may even far exceed it.

In other words, once the plan is accomplished, his unique Level 2 Hero's Codex will be immediately formed.

As long as he obtains the Level 2 Secret Manual, he can immediately change his class to Level 2 Hero.

At that time, they will directly overpower Erihill.

The pressure from the Third Hero Squad was immense.

This morning, although he relied on the power of the public to insure himself and used the aura of the demon realm to frame the demons for the reason why Luan attacked him, Louis still did not feel that he could rest easy.

Do royalty need a reason to target someone?

Having doubts is enough.

Therefore, I must at least possess power greater than that of the Third Hero Squad.

Only in this way can one have a chance to breathe when facing the oppression of royal power.