Starting with the goblin extermination

The smell of roasted meat filled the forest; it was the smell of the half-elf ranger being charred inside and out.

Logan and his companion slid down the slope, ignoring the charred corpse, and headed straight for the remains of the two dire wolves.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't afraid, but there were more important things to do now.

"Let's finish this quickly," Logan said to Elsa without turning his head, drawing his dagger.

In silence, the two dismembered the two trophies that were not theirs. As powerful monsters with a challenge level of 1, the dire wolf was a treasure trove from head to toe.

Skin them, pull out their teeth, and chop off their claws.

The dire wolf's fur was extremely tough; even with Logan's increased strength, he could still feel the resistance as the blade sliced ​​through his muscles. Thick blood smeared their hands, making Logan feel somewhat uncomfortable.

No one spoke. The joy of making a fortune not long ago had long been washed away by the one-sided massacre just now.

As dusk fell, the sun set behind the western mountains.

Carrying their heavy spoils, the two found a sheltered cave before nightfall.

The campfire was lit, making a series of soft popping sounds.

It felt as if they had returned to the time when they first met and were completely honest with each other. The two sat facing each other across the fire, without saying a word.

Logan handed over the hot jerky, but his eyes didn't look at Elsa.

Who are they? Why are they here? Are they here to kill me?

The feeling of being clueless and completely ignorant was really unpleasant.

Logan had a thought, and a panel that only he could see appeared before his eyes.

......

Name: Logan

【property】:

Strength: 6 (Muscle strength and physical strength)

Agility: 6 (Reaction time and physical dexterity)

Constitution: 5 (Endurance, Vitality and Resistance)

Intelligence: 6 (Memory and thinking abilities)

Perception: 5 (Intuition and Sensation)

Charisma: 6 (Charisma and Influence)

【Skill】

Thrust LV3 (20/100)

Wolf Attack LV1 (1/100)

Specialty

Wind-piercing hand

......

The combat skills he unexpectedly mastered should have filled him with ecstasy.

This means he's one step closer to becoming a professional. He just needs to learn one more combat skill and master the highest-level thrusting technique to become a professional.

But now, the sense of security brought by the new combat techniques has been quickly shattered.

The image of the devastating white light that flashed when Slank wielded the greatsword remained vivid in Logan's mind.

What would happen if I stood in front of this enemy?

dead.

Like that dire wolf, he was cleaved in two, sword and all.

What about the father?

My father is probably dead.

This made him somewhat disappointed.

Across the campfire, Elsa was unconsciously poking at the embers. The firelight illuminated her delicate face. She glanced at Logan, as if wanting to say something.

Perhaps she knows who those people are.

But she swallowed the words back down her throat.

She felt frustrated and twirled her hair with her fingers.

Each lost in their own thoughts, in the end, in the deathly silence, Logan leaned against the rock wall and closed his eyes.

......

The biting wind and snow swept across my cheeks.

Logan was once again plunged into the nightmare that haunted him.

The wind howled, and the giant dragon hung in mid-air, looking down at the father.

"Your defeat is inevitable, mortal. Your land is soaked in blood, your king is beheaded, and the blades of your pursuers are upon you at any moment. Why not lay down your folly, surrender it, and kneel before our lord?"

"Like you, mighty Lockhart? To kneel and serve like the noble ruler of ice and mountains?"

The dragon's sapphire-blue eyes flickered: "I am not a god."

The father sneered, "You're not your master either."

boom--!

A roar of dragon's fury resounded through the sky.

Logan opened his eyes abruptly, his inner lining already soaked with cold sweat.

Its daybreak.

......

Logan and Elsa felt a sense of relief as the towering temple spires and the imposing silhouette of the Adventurers' Guild came into view of Riverwood. So much had happened in just one day; they were finally home.

The Adventurers' Guild was still bustling with people.

It's normal that we didn't see Thorin and the other two. There are quite a few adventurers who only work sporadically, and Thorin is one of them.

After all, for many people, they also have their own lives, and being an adventurer is just a way to make money.

Logan and Elsa arrived at the window with the "Burke Bank" sign.

"Good day, you two. It seems the air in the Ash Forest hasn't made you look any better."

The goblin Kruger remained seated in his high chair, reading his newspaper. Upon seeing Logan and his companion arrive, he adjusted his glasses and gave a disgusting, fake smile.

"The remaining payment left by Thorin." Logan didn't bother with any more words.

Kruger promptly issued 6 gold coins.

"Mr. Sorin already instructed that this is your rightful share. Also, would you like to open a deposit account?"

"No, there's some intelligence. A level 1 monster, a dire wolf, has appeared on the outskirts of the forest."

Kruger's fake smile froze on his face.

"Mr. Logan, this joke is not funny."

Logan poured the contents onto the counter without any expression.

Sharp wolf fangs and claws filled Kruger's vision.

"Two."

The goblin's eyes widened suddenly, and he almost fell off his chair. He hurriedly grabbed a wolf fang, rubbed it hard on his face, and sniffed it.

"By Alberto... a pure Dire Wolf Fang..." Kruger gasped, his expression changing faster than flipping through a book. Confusion in his eyes was instantly replaced by greed. "Unbelievable! This is absolutely crucial firsthand intelligence!"

Even if Logan was incredibly skilled, Kruger didn't believe they could venture deep into the Ash Forest to hunt dire wolves. Let alone hunt them, getting in was impossible.

Therefore, they must have found the two dire wolf carcasses on the outskirts, and this information is most likely true.

Reporting such important intelligence, especially by myself, is definitely a great opportunity to gain recognition at the higher levels!

"The guild is willing to reward you with 4 gold coins for your message!"

"Furthermore, for materials from monsters with a challenge level of 1 or higher, the guild can buy them back at an absolutely fair price. As for your items... 60 gold coins, no, no, 70 gold coins! What do you think?"

Logan and Elsa exchanged a glance.

The guild's prices may not be the best, but it's safe, fast, and there's no need to go through all that trouble.

"make a deal."

After a dazzling series of transactions by Kruger, Logan and Elsa each gained 35 gold coins from their accounts.

Cool!

Of course, this was just the beginning of their profits.

"It's quite remarkable, Mr. Logan," Kruger remarked as he packed up the materials. "I still remember what you looked like when you first arrived in Riverwood, wearing a tattered, leaky leather armor and clutching a few pitiful silver coins. In less than two weeks, you've become a fairly well-off squad leader."

The goblin changed the subject, lowering his voice: "But the adventurer's path has no end, right? You have some money now, but if you want to learn a new combat skill, it's still a bit tight. Fortunately, if you want to quickly improve your strength, our bank can provide you with corresponding loan services, and of course, Miss Elsa can too."

He adjusted his glasses and said sincerely.

"Given your current qualifications and repayment ability, I can authorize you to apply for an extremely generous loan..."

"Sorry, I don't need it at the moment," Logan refused without hesitation.

For him, it hasn't come to that point yet.

They waved to Kruger and turned to leave.

But Elsa remembered Kruger's words.