Sequence adventurers roaming between two worlds

"Gurgle gurgle..."

The sound of wheels turning echoed through the night.

This is an extremely rudimentary carriage, not even a true "carriage".

It didn't have a fancy carriage, just a few rough wooden planks pieced together, covered with a layer of hay and a tattered blanket.

The cart was pulled by a thin, old horse. It lowered its head and trudged along the bumpy, muddy road through the forest with heavy steps.

The night was as dark as ink, so thick it was impossible to see through.

The trees lining the road rustled in the night wind, their branches and leaves seeming like countless unseen hands waving in the darkness.

Occasionally, the cries of night owls, mixed with the roars of some kind of monster, would break the silence, only to be quickly swallowed by the darkness.

Leo sat on the side of the cart, his gaze shifting from Cecilia, who was driving the cart, to Captain Gomez and the dwarf Hassen, who were lying stiffly on the cart.

Both were seriously injured, and conventional treatments were ineffective. If their injuries continued to worsen, their lives would be in danger, and they had to return to Baihe Town to receive proper treatment.

So, after borrowing a "carriage" from Huashi Village, Leo and his companions set off overnight, embarking on their journey to Baihe Town.

The Silver Moon Forest is extremely dangerous under the cover of night, and even when the Goblin Squad is in full strength, they would not choose to travel at night.

Fortunately, a powerful bronze adventurer accompanied us on this journey.

Leo's gaze shifted to the pale-skinned girl sitting on the side of the other cart.

At first glance, she gives off an impression of being unapproachable and distant.

But now, ignoring her outward features, she is no different from an ordinary adventurer. Even the ends of her long hair, which used to shimmer, have become dull, giving her a grayish appearance.

"You mean, the goblin leader is eager to get into the warehouse? Its initial target wasn't you?"

Captain Gomez's voice was filled with surprise.

Normally, a goblin leader that has just completed its metamorphosis needs highly nutritious blood food to replenish itself, and a "reserve professional" like Leo is undoubtedly more "nutritious" than an ordinary person.

He had barely finished speaking when Cecilia, who was driving in front, yelled at him, "Even in this state, can't you just rest in peace!"

Unlike the comatose dwarf Hassen, Captain Golem remained conscious, even able to speak and walk, but according to Lady Azure Silver Swordswoman:

The current Goblin Captain is like a cracked earthenware pot, seemingly intact, but likely to shatter into pieces at any moment.

His condition was actually much more serious than that of the comatose dwarf Hassen.

It would be a miracle if they even survived.

Leo nodded, recalling the scene: "The goblin leader, in 'stealth' mode, passed by me sideways."

"And its gaze remained fixed on the depths of the warehouse until I launched my attack."

"And that direction..."

Leo looked at little Eve, who was sitting obediently in the corner of the cart.

The girl's flaxen braids swayed slightly in the night breeze, occasionally brushing past Captain Gomez and the dwarf Hassen's gazes with worry.

Feeling Leo's gaze, she tilted her head in confusion, but still responded with a faint smile.

"This is not your imagination." A calm voice rang out; it was the Azure Silver Sword Maiden who spoke.

Her voice had a distant and calm quality: "This girl's constitution is somewhat special; she is naturally compatible with Etheric Children."

"In the words of those tower scholars, she is a born magician."

"Ordinary monsters cannot detect this, but goblin leaders who have transformed into true monsters can sense the abnormal flow of etheric particles in the environment."

"And her physique is an unparalleled treasure in the eyes of monsters that need 'blood food'."

I see……

Leo looked at little Eve in surprise.

[A magician], huh?

The girl's eyes held a mixture of joy and trepidation.

Having experienced the persecution of her loved ones by monsters, she yearns to become a professional more than anyone else.

Now that I'm hearing this amazing older sister say that she has some great talent, how could I not be happy?

Despite her joy, little Eve couldn't help but feel uneasy. Could this all just be a dream? And when she woke up, she would still be the same weak person who could only be protected from behind.

On the other side, Leo withdrew his gaze, his thoughts drawn to another word mentioned in Cangyue Sword Princess's words.

"Sword Maiden, what is an Ether Child?"

His tone was full of curiosity.

The girl's gaze first swept over Captain Gokumi, as if wondering, "Why didn't you teach me something so basic?"

Seeing this, a hint of helplessness appeared in Captain Ge Mie's eyes.

Who could have imagined that in just ten days, an ordinary person could grow to the level of a "reserve professional"? And even kill the leader?

Even if the latter occurred due to too many coincidences.

But facts are facts.

The Azure Moon Sword Maiden withdrew her gaze and said, "Since no one is going to explain it to you, then I will explain it to you."

"What is a professional in your eyes?"

Leo considered for a moment before speaking: "A powerful individual who uses their professional skills to hone themselves to the limits of ordinary people and then undergoes a further transformation?"

He genuinely didn't know exactly how to become a professional.

The girl nodded slightly: "Yes, but not entirely."

"Becoming a professional does require honing one's various attributes to a certain standard, but that alone is not enough. No matter how hard you try, you cannot become a professional."

"The most crucial factor here is the etheric molecule."

"It has many names: spiritual particles, star source factors, etc., but they all mean the same thing."

"This special energy originates from the etheric realm, which is invisible to the naked eye. You can understand it as a special realm composed of matter and spirit, closely related to the real world."

"The most crucial thing to becoming a professional is to connect with the ethereal realm and the dormant professional spirit within it by using the corresponding breathing technique after meeting the required attributes and conditions, thereby completing the job appointment."

The narration of the Azure Silver Sword Maiden unveiled the mystery of Leo's professional path.

He pricked up his ears and listened intently, unwilling to miss even the slightest detail.

The girl's voice continued:

"Since you don't know these things yet, it seems you haven't learned about breathing techniques, right?"

As she said this, her gaze toward Leo held a strange gleam that was difficult for outsiders to perceive.

No, I haven't even decided what job I want to take yet.

Leo thought to himself, "This is ridiculous."

Captain Ge Mie didn't want to waste his talent, so after he arrived in Baihe Town, he carefully learned about the differences between various professions, determined which one was suitable, and then focused on mastering it.

Now that the opportunity has presented itself, Leo is certainly not going to let it slip by.

He looked at the Silver Sword Maiden with expectant eyes: "Sword Maiden, could you explain the breathing techniques in more detail?"