Sequence adventurers roaming between two worlds

Chapter 80 An Unprecedented Defeat! An Unbelievable windfall (4k words)

The black specks of light were captured in Leo's palm by the power of shadow.

It's like a fragment chipped off a whole crystal. Each black facet absorbs the surrounding light, which gives it a "colorful" black appearance.

What surprised Leo the most was the description given by the Primordial Mirror of the items dropped by this deep clone after its death.

【Source of Darkness (Small)】: A tiny fragment peeled off from the complete 【Source of Darkness】, containing a wisp of the power of the Aether Anti-Realm, possessing incredible magical power.

After reading the introduction, Leo suddenly felt an intense, almost overwhelming desire.

I want to eat this?

Do not!

He looked inward and discovered that this impulse originated from the primordial mirror deep within his body, which was constantly buzzing and vibrating.

This is the first time since Leo traveled through time that he has seen the Primordial Mirror react to external objects!

The Primordial Mirror wants to eat this crumb!

Seeing this, Leo released his control, and instantly, the Dark Source (Small) in his palm turned into a black stream of light and entered his body.

Leo can see it.

In the blink of an eye, the source of darkness (small) was pulled in front of the primordial mirror and then landed on the circular frame on the back of the mirror.

Upon closer inspection, there are tiny, intricate patterns in that spot. The source of darkness (small) has fallen into them, leaving only a faint, almost imperceptible black mark.

The Primordial Mirror absorbed the "Source of Darkness (Small)," gaining 1% [Darkness] progress. Once any source element reaches 100% progress, the Primordial Mirror's new function will be unlocked.

The Primordial Mirror extracted sediment from the "Source of Darkness (Small)". Gain 1 True Attribute Point.

"What the hell?"

Leo was stunned when he saw the prompt in front of him.

He was delighted to have extracted the "true attribute points," but he didn't lose his composure.

The key point is that reaching 100% progress on this so-called "root element - [Darkness]" unlocks a new function for the Primordial Mirror?!

While his progress to where he is today is largely due to his own arduous training, the Primordial Mirror undeniably played a significant role in helping him.

Whether it's "Mirror Returns to Heaven and Earth" or "Mirror Returns to the Origin".

There's actually a chance to unlock new features now?

How can you expect Leo to remain calm, composed, and not lose his composure?

Before he could think it through, the last intact area in the area shattered completely, and his vision was plunged into darkness.

In the present world, on the top floor of the guild, in a special lounge.

More than a minute has passed since Leo began his challenge with the Dark Clone.

"It's been so long, is this kid really just putting on a brave face because he can't win?" President Lucas stared intently at Leo, who stood on the alchemy array with his eyes closed.

Andrei, standing beside him, shook his head solemnly and said, "Faced with the Dark Avatar, both running away and stubbornly resisting are useless."

If escaping and enduring were effective, he and Rachel wouldn't have been forced to exit the consciousness space of the Dark Devourer in just a few breaths.

These words brought a surge of excitement to the eyes of President Lucas.

Could it be that there really is a chance?

Leo really wasn't lying to me; he truly has the strength to defeat the Dark Clone.

Just then, President Lucas's expression changed.

He sensed an unusual tremor in the alchemy array, which seemed to be on the verge of collapse.

"wrong!"

"The ritual array is compressing inwards; the consciousness space of the Dark Devourer is malfunctioning!"

Without time to ponder why this had happened, Lucas made a decisive decision and chose the safest option—the traction array—to forcibly pull Leo's consciousness back.

"Buzz—"

The array patterns on the ground, having exhausted their maximum energy amidst the blazing light, gradually dimmed and cracked.

As the light faded, Leo slowly opened his tightly closed eyes.

"Leo, are you alright?"

Lucas rushed over immediately, his face showing tension.

He looked left and right, making sure that Leo's eyes were bright and his spirits were high, and that he didn't look like someone whose consciousness was damaged, before he breathed a sigh of relief.

Regardless of whether Leo is a promising newcomer, with the beast tide approaching, it would be a great loss for the White River Town Guild if Leo, who is considered to have excellent combat strength among the Black Iron level, were to be injured and weakened as a result.

Rachel, the long-haired girl with black hair standing to the side, couldn't contain her curiosity and asked, "Lord Leo, the alchemy array just now showed an unusual reaction. What happened inside?"

Leo didn't answer immediately, but turned his head and looked at Sylvia, who was lying on the bed with her long gray hair loose.

Realizing something, the three of them also turned their gazes in that direction, just like Leo.

Under the watchful eyes of the four, the Silver Sword Maiden, who had been unconscious for a long time, suddenly twitched her slender fingers that were resting on the edge of the bed.

It's like the first ripples spreading across a still pond.

Sylvia's tightly closed eyes trembled slightly, and then, under the gazes of Lucas, Andrei, and Rachel—some shocked, some amazed, and some incredulous—she slowly opened them.

"woke up----"

"You really defeated the Dark Avatar?! You really accomplished this unprecedented feat, one that even the kingdom's heroes couldn't achieve!"

Lucas was overwhelmed with emotion and his heart was filled with turmoil.

He was willing to help Leo preside over the alchemy array at this time and start the challenge of the Dark Avatar, not because he thought Leo could succeed, but because he thought that this little guy who had created miracles many times might bring some hope of breaking the deadlock this time.

But to his surprise, Leo actually defeated the Dark Clone!

Leo's ability to defeat the Dark Avatar within Sylvia's body means that he also has the ability to defeat the Dark Devourer within himself, completely severing the nightmare that has plagued him for over a decade.

He no longer needs to eke out a living like this, but has the possibility of returning to his peak, or even going further.

A surge of intense emotion welled up inside Lucas, causing his hands to tremble uncontrollably.

Meanwhile, Andrei and Rachel, who were standing to the side, looked at Leo with completely different expressions.

Andrei was alright; from their first encounter, his sixth sense told him that this young adventurer was no ordinary person.

Although he was shocked, he could not completely accept it.

Rachel is different.

The quiet, long-haired girl with black hair had her cherry-like mouth slightly open in shock.

Andrei has really made an extraordinary friend?

When he introduced Leo as an "excellent adventurer," he wasn't just using polite words as a compliment; it was a genuine description of him.

How could such an outstanding genius be born in the borderlands of the kingdom?

No, the word "genius" isn't enough to describe him; he's practically a "super little monster"!

It's hard to imagine how such adventurers could be cultivated in Baihe Town, where resources are so scarce.

Or perhaps I misjudged Chairman Lucas? Is he not a wounded patient recuperating here, but a top-notch mentor who is quietly working hard and nurturing future pillars of the kingdom?

For a moment, the girl's emotions were hard to calm down.

"—How did I get here?"

The sudden sound brought everyone back to their senses.

Sylvia's voice was slightly hoarse, as she hadn't had a drink of water in a long time.

Having just woken up, her eyes showed a faint look of confusion.

She felt like she had a very, very long dream.

In her dream, she was relentlessly pursued by terrifying monsters shrouded in thick black mist, and no matter how many she killed, it was to no avail.

Finally, exhausted, she was torn apart and dragged into the depths of the black mist by the monster, falling and falling—

But just as she was about to lose consciousness completely, she suddenly felt a warm hand gently but firmly lifting her chest.

This unprecedented feeling captivated her, leaving her unable to extricate herself.

In a daze, she saw a broad, sturdy figure standing in front of her, blocking the seemingly endless black mist demons.

next moment.

Her body suddenly floated up, her vision went black and white, and when her vision returned to normal, she was already in the room.

Sylvia raised her hand and gently covered her chest; the tingling, burning sensation continued to linger even now.

She struggled and trembled as she propped herself up, her long, soft, gray-white hair falling loose.

Looking at the people in the room, her confused eyes gradually cleared.

At the same time, memories from before he fell into a coma also surfaced in his mind.

"Yes, I went to Blackrock Mountain, deep within the abandoned mines, where I was ambushed by the goblin leader. It used an incredibly strange ability that left me no time to defend myself, and I fell unconscious—"

Having thought about it for so long, Sylvia finally understood why she was here.

It must have been Leo and the rest of the Goblin Squad who were still in the mine at that time who brought her back and woke her up.

Although I don't know what methods they used, I can tell without even thinking that the process must have been very difficult.

Thank you.

The Azure Silver Sword Maiden looked at the group, a serious expression appearing on her usually cold face.

Lucas turned his head away in shame.

Although he used an alchemical array to help Sylvia stabilize her condition.

But he knew very well that he was powerless against the Devouring Darkness and could only watch helplessly as Sylvia, like himself, grew weaker day by day and her strength gradually declined.

Andrei shook his head solemnly: "Sword Maiden, I was of no help in your awakening, and I have no right to accept your thanks."

"Your awakening is entirely thanks to Lord Leo."

Rachel, who was gradually recovering from the shock, nodded in agreement.

Leo?

Sylvia moved with her own light and landed on the young man standing by the bed, less than half a meter away from her.

"Miss Sylvia, it's so good to see you awake." The young man's face was beaming with a smile.

Like the warm winter sun, it made the Sword Maiden lose herself in thought.

This body outline —

It was almost identical to the broad, sturdy back she had seen when she was in a daze.

It really was him————

This "newcomer" whom she had such high hopes for, the "student" to whom she had taught breathing techniques, had now turned around and saved her.

A complex mix of emotions surged within me.

Especially in my chest, the burning, tingling sensation hadn't yet subsided.

Sylvia was speechless for a moment.

Seeing her lower her head, the others present didn't think much of it.

After all, he had just woken up from a coma, and with the effects of the Dark Devourer, it was normal that he would have difficulty recovering in a short time.

A few minutes later.

Having recovered her composure, Sylvia, along with Leo and the other three, arrived at the president's office.

During this time, through Lucas's narration, she also learned roughly what had happened to her.

The malice of the Darkness — The Devourer of Darkness — The unsolvable curse of the kingdom for centuries —

Knowing all this, Sylvia understood even more clearly just how incredible it was that Leo had managed to pull her out of the Dark Devourer.

She couldn't help but frequently glance at the young man.

This "newcomer" and "student," on whom she had placed the greatest hopes, brought her so much shock and surprise.

"If it's him, he would surely be able to shoulder that legendary responsibility!"

What was once doubtful has now become a firm conviction.

Inside the office.

Lucas looked at Sylvia and said apologetically, "Sylvia, the situation in White River Town is very critical right now. I'm sorry to trouble you with your help so soon after you've just woken up from your injuries."

Upon hearing this, the Silver Sword Maiden snapped out of her reverie and gently shook her head: "Guild Master, there's no need to say anything like that."

"I am a part of Baihe Town, and it is my duty to contribute to this place."

"Moreover, although I was struck by the Dark Devourer," it wasn't for long, and I don't have any other injuries. Overall, my strength can still be maintained at about 80-90% of its peak."

"Sufficient to fight."

"Alright." Lucas nodded. The situation was urgent, so he didn't say anything more. "Since there are three Bronze-level adventurers in White River Town, we can split into three groups and protect the three sealed nodes at the same time."

"Based on the intelligence relayed back by the scouts, it has been confirmed that the bronze-level monster leaders surging towards White River Town, Oak Village, and Windmill Village are the Old Forest Troll, the Ferocious Wolf King, and the Goblin Lord, respectively."

"The breaking of Sylvia's Dark Devour did not deter the master of [Darkness]; instead, it made him even more frenzied and desperate."

"Given this situation, do the three of you have any good suggestions?"

Andrei spoke first, saying solemnly, "I will be in charge of guarding Baihe Town."

"My profession also excels at protection. The Great Seal Node is of utmost importance, and it is safest to have me lead a group of Iron-level adventurers from the provincial capital to guard this place."

Lucas nodded in agreement.

The Knight of the Lake is a hero who is not only skilled in charging into battle, but also has a reputation for protecting the entire city single-handedly.

His successor must also possess similar abilities.

"I'd like to go to Oak Village," Rachel said softly. "The Ferocious Wolf King is an evolved form of the Ferocious Wolf, with particularly outstanding senses of smell and perception."

"But my profession happens to counteract it."

Normally, monsters with exceptional senses of smell and perception are the natural enemies of wanderers skilled in stealth and assassination.

Conversely, if a wanderer's stealth ability is so strong that even such monsters cannot detect it, then it will be even more severely restrained.

It's like water and fire.

While water can control fire, if fire becomes too powerful, it can turn into fire controlling water.

Rachel's hero class, Twilight Assassin, is perfectly suited to this role.

"Then I'll take charge of the goblin lord in Windmill Village." Sylvia's words were indifferent; her profession was unspecific, and she could deal with anything. Although she didn't have an advantage, she wouldn't be restrained either.

However, her words had barely faded when Leo's voice rang out.

Count me in.

Meeting the gazes of the group, Leo grinned and said, "I have some experience dealing with goblins."