From Alchemy Apprentice to All-Powerful God King

Night fell, and the setting sun gradually disappeared into the distance.

Matthew and Luca followed the tire tracks quickly forward, but the black aura above their heads lingered and never dissipated.

"Brother, you really can't go on, you need to rest!"

Luca followed behind, looking slightly tired. After traveling all day, he was parched and felt weak all over.

Looking at the darkening sky, Matthew also realized that tonight was no longer a good time to travel.

After finding a relatively secluded hill with Luca, they lit a fire, then took out the fish that had already been prepared, skewered it, and grilled it over the fire.

Before long, the fragrance wafted into Luca's nose.

"I thought we'd have to eat dry rations all the way to Moor City. Big brother, you've really made the best of it!"

Just as he reached out to take it, Matthew slapped it back at him.

"It's not ripe yet!"

After they had a good sleep and a full meal, Matthew began to observe their luck again.

The black mist seemed to have clung to them, refusing to leave, but the white mist was also increasing.

This situation really left him somewhat baffled.

"Is it good luck or bad luck?"

After thinking for a while, Matthew came to a conclusion.

They might have something good going on, but this matter could also be dangerous.

Based on recent events, it is highly likely that this is related to the Moorish caravan.

After all, this was a desolate wilderness, and apart from the caravan that had set off half a day earlier than them, he couldn't figure out what person or thing could have caused the impact.

We can't possibly run into a dying beast king on the way.

As the moon rose high in the sky, Matthew, having rested well, once again took Luca on the road.

Those with special abilities have magical energy to replenish their power, so they won't feel sleepy even if they don't rest for several days in a row.

Therefore, traveling at night is safer than resting in one place.

This time, however, he did not choose the normal road, but instead walked behind the hills on both sides.

"Big brother, do we really have to take this path...?"

Although Luca was puzzled, he still followed closely.

Matthew turned his head, held up a finger to signal him to be quiet, and then pointed to the convoy that had set up camp not far away.

A few miles ahead of them, the Moorish caravan was resting.

Campfires lit up the once dark open space, becoming the only beacon in the area.

"No way, we don't even dare to light a big fire when we're grilling fish, and they're having a bonfire party?"

Luca's eyes widened. Even he knew that doing this in the wilderness was no different from telling others where he was.

"The maid next to Grace is most likely a second-tier ability user. With the other first-tier ability users, it's normal for them to dare to do this."

Matthew explained, but he still doesn't understand what kind of danger this lineup will face.

This is better than those small towns without any guilds stationed there.

Moreover, the distance was too great for him to see the fortunes of the people in the caravan.

"Let's spend the night here and rest, but be careful not to get caught."

Matthew concealed himself again, warning that something unexpected might happen and telling Luca not to sleep too soundly and to always be aware of his surroundings.

Although Luca didn't understand how Matthew had figured it out, it was always good to be careful when out and about.

As night deepened, Matthew sat quietly behind the hill, carefully observing his surroundings.

Apart from the sounds coming from the caravan, there was still no chirping of insects in the surroundings. The silence made him wonder if he was still in the wilderness.

Just as he was racking his brains and lowered his hands to touch the ground, the Otherworldly Record suddenly popped up a reminder.

[Demon insect detected - New recipe captured]

[Tranquility Insect Lv.2: A stealthy magical insect that can autonomously cover an area of ​​tens of kilometers, remaining within a tranquil domain for more than three minutes. Surrounding creatures will lower their guard in the extreme silence.]

With the news of Another World Chronicle popping up, Matthew finally understood why there had been no other activity.

"It seems some people in the caravan are plotting something."

No further analysis is needed; it's obvious that this was the work of the caravan members. Otherwise, why would wild second-tier magical insects keep following them?

Wherever I go, I find tranquility.

"interesting."

"What's interesting?"

Luca suddenly appeared beside him and asked in a low voice.

Matthew reached out and pressed his head back down.

"Just wait and see, the real show is about to begin."

With Luca looking completely bewildered, Matthew led him back a mile or two.

Suddenly, the chirping of insects and birds reappeared.

Experiencing this amazing scene, Luca was dumbfounded. He felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"What's going on, Brother Ma?"

"It's a Tranquil Bug; someone's trying to rob a caravan."

Matthew lowered his voice and gestured for Luca to stay close to him.

Soon, the two circled around and arrived at the edge of a dense forest. During this time, Matthew used the ability of the Hidden Flea to completely conceal their figures.

They stopped and began to observe from the sidelines when a group of fully armed, completely concealed ability users appeared ahead.

Some of the figures looked familiar, as if I had seen them somewhere before.

"It's getting late. Everyone, get ready to enter the demonic insect range. Wait for my command to attack together. Take care of that maid first; the others are nothing to worry about!"

As the leader spoke, the people behind him nodded, pulled down their masks to cover their faces, and walked toward the caravan.

Only after the person had gone far away did Matthew deactivate the Hidden Slug's ability.

"Brother Ma, they're trying to rob a caravan! Should we go and warn them?"

This was Luca's first time experiencing something like this, and he was a little unsure of what to do.

Matthew, however, remained seated like an old monk, seemingly having no intention of helping the caravan whatsoever.

"Don't rush, remember this: the main characters are often the last to appear." Seeing Luca scratching his head as if he didn't quite understand, Matthew continued to explain.

"First, people may not believe what you say, and you may also be suspected of being an accomplice."

"Secondly, even if they believe it, we have ruined their plans, and their accomplices in the caravan will definitely hold a grudge against us. This is a very big hidden danger."

Hearing Matthew's explanation, Luca had an "I see" look on his face and answered quickly.

"So all we need to do is follow behind and strike at the last moment. This way, we can not only find out the bandits' accomplices in the caravan, but also save the damsel in distress."

Luca gave Matthew a thumbs up.

"Brother, that's why I say you're my brother. I can really learn a lot from you."

Matthew ignored Luca's arrogance and, after confirming that no one was covering their retreat, led Luca to follow the group of thugs.

Until an explosion rang out ahead, the bandits rushed towards the unsuspecting caravan with lightning speed.

The shouts of attack broke through the Tranquil Insect's suppression, magic surged, and flames shot into the sky.