Sequence adventurers roaming between two worlds

flapping, flapping—

The dense canopy of leaves swayed in the wind, and several birds that looked like sparrows took flight.

Several lumps of yellowish-white viscous substance fell down, one of which landed precisely on Leo's arm.

"What bad luck."

Leo cursed under his breath, grabbed some leaves from a nearby shrub and wiped himself clean. Then, he looked up at the endless forest and muttered in an almost groaning tone, "Where am I now...?"

His gaze returned to the depths of his mind.

There, a strange mirror floats silently.

The mirror has an ancient and rustic appearance, as if it has been eroded by thousands of years, and it looks somewhat mottled.

The mirror surface presents a hazy, chaotic image, as if gray mist is swirling within it. Upon closer inspection, it seems as if another world is brewing within it.

—The Primordial Mirror.

A few minutes earlier, just as Leona was about to push open the door, Leo suddenly sensed the Primal Mirror in his mind.

Without time to examine it further, he instinctively chose to use it.

A blur before my eyes, and my body felt light.

When his vision returned to normal, he found himself in this wild and secluded forest.

Fortunately, he didn't encounter any ferocious beasts or anything like that as soon as he landed; otherwise, he would have been eliminated immediately.

Before him, the ancient mirror surface rippled, and then a panel appeared in Leo's eyes.

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【属性】：力量5、体质5、敏捷5、精神5、感知6

[Skills]: None

[Talent]: Primordial Mirror (Other Color - Crimson): Originating from an ancient realm in another world, it merges with the soul, granting the merger two unique talent abilities - Mirror Return to Heaven and Earth, Mirror Return to the Origin.

—[Mirror Back to Heaven]: Using the Primordial Mirror, you can travel between two worlds where you have set "anchor points". Currently anchored worlds: Western Pole, Unknown World (can be named).

—[Mirror Back to the Beginning]: By using the Mirror of the Beginning, you can transform the abilities you have mastered into primordial power, and further transform them into abilities of any form.

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"Rustle and rustle..."

Just then, the sound of rustling leaves came from the bushes not far away.

Immediately afterwards, a small, withered, dark green hand emerged from it and parted the bushes.

A thin, oddly shaped figure suddenly appeared in Leo's line of sight.

It had dark green, wrinkled skin, a body half the height of a person, and several missing parts on the edges of its long, thin, and sharp ears.

His cloudy, bloodshot, dark yellow eyes darted around, revealing undisguised greed and cruelty.

A low, gurgling sound, like two bones rubbing against each other, came from his throat.

Such distinctive features!

A goblin?!

Have I wandered into a fantastical world?

Leo's eyes widened.

After his initial shock, he realized what was happening and did not run away.

As an adult male, although he wasn't particularly strong, he still had a good chance of defeating a goblin that was half his height, as long as he didn't run away cowardly and expose his back.

"It's a pity I don't have any long-handled weapons like spears, otherwise, I could easily kill a mere goblin."

Leo remained calm.

His personality has always been like this: the more urgent the situation, the calmer he becomes. Even if there is no way to retreat, he will fight back first rather than sit and wait for death.

When he first transmigrated and encountered the approaching "twisted figure," his first reaction was to throw a punch, not to run away.

Leo bent down and picked up a small stone from the ground.

But the next second, his eyes changed, and he turned and ran without hesitation.

Because behind that goblin, three more goblins emerged from the bushes, grinning maliciously.

How can I fight against four opponents, especially when I'm unarmed?

Leo is brave, but not stupid. If he were in a situation where he was certain to die, he would definitely run away as fast as he could.

He ran, and they chased.

It felt as if all the air in my lungs had been sucked out, and my chest was burning with pain.

Leo was breathing heavily, his lungs sounding like a broken bellows, making a heavy, straining sound.

He dared not look back, and could only rely on instinct to frantically weave through the tangled roots and thorny bushes.

Behind him, the goblins' sharp croaking and heavy breathing followed him like a shadow, and the nauseating stench was almost touching the back of his head.

"Damn it..."

Leo gritted his teeth, cold sweat sliding down his face.

This body belongs to an ordinary person, and it is almost impossible for him to beat these monsters who live in the forest year-round in a sprint.

His stamina was depleting much faster than he had anticipated, and the muscles in his legs had begun to tremble uncontrollably.

Just as he was thinking of stopping and fighting to the death, killing one would be a bonus, suddenly, an extremely sharp whooshing sound pierced the air past his ear.

"Whoosh—!"

Leo's pupils contracted sharply. He saw a flash of cold light before his eyes, and then a warm liquid splashed onto his cheek with a nauseating stench.

"Croak—!"

A heart-wrenching scream abruptly ceased.

Leo turned his head stiffly and saw a goblin that was about to pounce on him being pierced through the head by a thrown iron sword and pinned to a tree trunk.

The faint, lustrous light on the blade gradually faded.

Like the rising sun at dawn, or the last rays of sunset at dusk, it's captivating.

The other three goblins were greatly frightened and abruptly stopped their pursuit, looking around in panic.

"Tap tap..."

Four figures emerged from not far behind Leo.

The leader was a man clad in chainmail, exuding a strong aura of bloodlust and murderous intent.

He wore a mask, held a dripping iron sword upside down in one hand and a small iron shield in the other, and looked at the goblins with a cold gaze as if he were looking at a pile of worthless trash.

"It's these scum again." The man's voice was low and hoarse, devoid of any emotion.

The three people following behind him were also quite distinctive:

A sturdy, strong warrior with a shield, but only half a person's height, must be a dwarf.

A slender archer with a longbow in hand and pointed ears seemed to be a rare elf.

There was another one, a little girl who looked about twelve or thirteen years old.

She was wearing a dirty linen dress, and her exposed arms, calves, and other bare areas were covered with scars and scabs.

The girl's face was covered in mud, and her eyes were as empty as a dry well. She clung tightly to the captain's cloak, as if it were her only lifeline in the world.

"Captain, there are a few more behind." The elven archer said in a cool voice.

Upon hearing this, the captain, the first man to step forward, nodded behind his iron mask: "It's up to you."

The elven archer didn't speak, but instantly drew his longbow to its full length, and an arrow shot out like a meteor, accurately pinning a goblin to a tree trunk.

The remaining two goblins finally panicked and tried to escape, but were killed instantly by the pursuing dwarven shield warriors with their large shields.

The battle ended without any suspense; it could even be described as a one-sided massacre.

Only then did the four who had arrived turn their attention to Leo.

"No weapons or shields, and your escape attempt is riddled with errors." The captain's voice was cold and flat. "You're a rookie adventurer?"

"Is he some foolish young master who ran away from a noble family?" the elven archer girl chimed in, giving Leo a cold glance. "Looking for thrills in the Silverlight Forest?"

Leo forced down his wildly beating heart, took a deep breath, and bowed slightly: "Thank you all for saving my life. I am not an adventurer, I... encountered an accident and ended up here."

"An accident?" The captain's tone was ambiguous, but he didn't say anything more. He turned around and waved his hand, "Come on, let's get out of here first."

"Unless you want to become dinner for other monsters in the forest."

Leo hesitated for a moment, but still followed the others.

Although he didn't know their identities, given their strength, he knew he couldn't resist if they wanted to harm him.

Instead of being suspicious, choose to believe first.

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"Crackling and popping..."

The sound of a campfire crackling echoed through the silent forest.

The firelight illuminated the faces of the five people sitting in a circle.

"Leo, here you go." A piece of freshly baked bread was tossed over, and Leo caught it somewhat clumsily. Then, he thanked Hassen, the dwarven shield warrior who had handed him the food.

"Captain, is there only one cleaning task left?" Hassen said while munching on his bread.

The captain sat on a rock, the flickering campfire casting an indistinct glow on his profile mask. He nodded: "Hmm, only Flower Stone Village remains."

"The moon is shining above, and we'll finally be able to go back soon." The elven archer girl stretched lazily, her slender figure revealing her curves. "Lately, I don't know what's wrong with the Silverlight Forest; monsters are appearing frequently, even the goblins on the outskirts."

"The number of villages attacked is also much higher than in the past."

Leo listened to their casual conversation while silently munching on his toast.

This is "brown bread," a quality between black and white bread, made from a mixture of coarse rye flour and some coarsely sifted wheat flour.

Even after being baked a second time, it was still somewhat hard and had a rough texture.

With a sip of water, Leo silently stuffed the brown bread into his mouth, bit by bit.

But for him, who had been starving all day, this was a "delicious meal".

After a whole day of gathering information while traveling, Leo gained a preliminary understanding of this world and the situation of this adventurer team.

Silver Forest!

Silverlight Forest is located in the southeastern part of the Kingdom of Auster. Although many ferocious monsters roam within this vast forest, the ether particles that escape from the underground city deep within Silverlight Forest have also nurtured many rare resources within the forest.

As a result, a large number of adventurers gathered there.

A dozen kilometers away, there is a town dedicated to serving adventurers – Baihe Town.

Adventurers, skills, classes!

This is the extraordinary system of this world!

This adventurer squad is called "Godmite".

As the name suggests, this is a Black Iron-rank adventurer team that specializes in taking on goblin-related quests.

The captain's name is unknown; everyone else calls him "Brother Destroyer" or "Captain." He is a true professional.

The elven archer girl, named Cecilia, is skilled in ranged attacks and is a seasoned reserve professional.

The dwarven shield warrior, named Hassen, is also a reserve professional. He is calm and enthusiastic, and his role in the team is that of a tank.

As for the little girl following behind them, named Fuma, she was not a member of the team, but someone they rescued along the way.

She was the niece of the blacksmith in Whitestone Town. She was traveling to Whitestone Town by carriage, but unexpectedly, she was attacked by a horde of goblins on the way.

Fortunately, the Goblin Squad appeared, and Fuma survived by sheer luck, but her other family members were not so fortunate.

"Professionals..."

The flickering orange-red campfire was reflected in Leo's pupils.

He remembered the iron sword that Captain Goblin had thrown earlier that day, piercing through the goblin's head.

The gradually diminishing glint on the blade was the result of the "skill" being used.

Compared to the potion system in "West Pole", the job system seems more user-friendly.

It doesn't require "potions" or any "rituals." As long as you hone your skills and meet the requirements, you can become a professional and reach the extraordinary!

This made Leo's heart flutter.

If one can become a professional in this world, reach the extraordinary, and then return to the "West Pole" to obtain the magic potion, one can pursue both goals simultaneously.

My future looks incredibly bright.

Of course, it's unrealistic to expect to become a professional in a short period of time.

Even if he only learns professional skills, he can still gain some ability to protect himself!

We won't have to flee in a sorry state just because we encounter a few goblins.

"Leo, kid," the dwarf Hassen spoke again, "Next, we're going to raid a goblin lair."

"This process may be dangerous."

"There's a village nearby called Flower Stone Village. You and Eve can stay there."

Leo paused for a moment.

He understood the subtext of the other party's words—the Brom Squad was unwilling to continue leading them.

This is normal, and he can understand it.

After all, the other party had saved him, which was already a huge favor.

Bringing along these two "burdens" not only affects the mission, but also requires extra effort to take care of them.

But before that...

Leo raised his head, his gaze falling on Captain Gomon sitting diagonally opposite him by the campfire, and said, "Captain, I want to learn a professional skill. Can you teach me?"

His sudden outburst drew everyone's attention.

Under everyone's gaze, Leo took something out of the inner pocket of his coat.

The rounded, curved tube gleamed with a unique, warm metallic luster in the firelight.

The mahogany-colored gun handle further accentuates the overall exquisite and elegant design.

— A brass revolver.

Of course, it was a brass revolver that had run out of bullets.

This is the "murder weapon" that the original owner used to kill Scott. He brought it with him, but unfortunately, the only bullet inside was used to send Scott to his death.

Although it has lost its lethality, this thing is still valuable. As long as it can be replenished with ammunition, it will unleash astonishing destructive power.

And this is the only valuable thing Leo has left.

"Consider this my reward."

After saying that, Leo added, "I will definitely repay the kindness of you all for saving me later."

"Hey kid, learning skills in the Silverlight Forest?" The dwarf Hassen grinned, as if he had heard something very interesting.

The elven girl beside her curled her lip: "Skills aren't so easy to learn. They require a long period of hard practice. In dangerous places like the wild, if you exhaust your stamina while practicing skills, you won't even have the strength to fight back when attacked by monsters."

Leo pursed his lips.

Although the dwarf and the elf girl's tone wasn't very pleasant, they were stating the truth.

He certainly hadn't considered that.

But he remained fixed on Captain Gomez.

Even if you can't learn it in a short time, it's still worthwhile to get a basic understanding first and then gradually master it later.

Little by little, it adds up.

Captain Gomez's eyes, hidden beneath his mask, seemed to daze for a moment, as if the brass revolver Leo had pulled out reminded him of something.

After a moment, he nodded slightly: "Okay."

"If you want to learn, I'll teach you, as long as you're willing to work hard."

Hearing this, Leo's eyes practically overflowed with joy: "Thank you, Captain!"

"Come with me." Captain Gokumi stood up, his chainmail making a slight metallic scraping sound.

He walked to the clearing beside the campfire, looked at Leo who had followed him, and said in a low voice:

"For novice adventurers, there are two most practical job skills, which are also the two I'm going to teach you next."

"【Chop】 and 【Slide Step】."

He drew his iron sword from his waist, walked to a large tree as thick as a person's waist, and began to demonstrate.

First, there's the [slashing] move.

"call!"

Captain Ge Mie took a deep breath and gave a low shout.

The power originates from the feet, passes through the waist, abdomen, shoulders, and arms, and finally converges on the iron sword in both hands.

"Snap!"

With a dull thud, the iron sword sank more than twenty centimeters into the tree trunk, almost severing the entire trunk in half.

To achieve this with an ordinary iron sword weighing only a few kilograms is simply astonishing!

Leo's eyes widened.

This was the first time he had ever truly witnessed the complete release of a skill.

"The 【Slash】 skill emphasizes releasing all the body's strength completely and precisely in a single slash."

"It looks simple, but mastering it requires a lot of practice. I'll explain the posture and key points of force application to you one by one starting tomorrow..."

Captain Gomez's deep voice rang in Leo's ears, but he was completely oblivious.

Because, just now.

With Captain Goblin's "tutorial" completed, new words appeared on his panel and skill bar in the Primal Mirror.

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【属性】：力量5、体质5、敏捷5、精神5、感知6

[Skill]: Slashing lv.0

[Talent]: Primordial Realm (Other Color - Crimson):

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【Slashing Lv.0】: One of the most basic blade weapon techniques. Abandon all fancy moves and perfectly concentrate all your strength and center of gravity into the weapon to pursue ultimate destructive power.

Current experience: 0/10

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I've already learned the skill?

Leo was filled with astonishment and delight.