Sequence adventurers roaming between two worlds

Chapter 92 The Lioness of the Golden Family Suddenly Falls a Fateful Thread! (6k words)

Strolling along the gravel roads of Baihe Town, feeling the fresh, earthy fragrance after the rain, Leo felt completely relaxed.

Along the way, street vendors greeted him warmly when they saw him.

"Captain Shadow, it's been several days! I just picked some wild mushrooms this morning, would you like some?"

"The fabric just arrived, do you need it? I'll give it to you at a 90% discount."

Leo responded to each question with a smile.

After the beast tide incident ended, the town's residents and merchants' "favorability" towards him increased significantly.

It was this title of "Shadow Captain" that he found very uncomfortable.

"If it weren't for the rampant monsters, this world would indeed be a suitable place to retire."

Leo sighed inwardly.

He walked until he arrived at the Adventurers' Guild.

On the first floor of the guild, Sanhua, who was writing something with her head down, subconsciously looked up when she heard footsteps, a professional smile appearing on her face: "Welcome to the guild—Mr. Leo?!"

She stood up in surprise, her hands braced on the counter, her breasts, previously confined by her clothes, rippled with a magnificent surge.

Fu.

"You're finally back!"

"During the days you were gone, I—Yotsuba—kept mentioning you."

Are you embarrassed, Miss Maid?

Leo smiled and said, "Good morning, Miss Sanhua. Did things end up in town without any trouble?"

Sanhua calmed herself down, straightened her collar, and said softly, "After the beast tide, the outskirts of Silvermoon Forest have become very peaceful, and recently there have been far fewer commissions."

"That's good."

Leo nodded.

The decrease in commissions also means that the surrounding residents are suffering less damage from monsters.

This is a good thing.

While adventurers' income might be affected, Leo still hopes for fewer disasters in the surrounding area.

"I heard from Yotsuba that the president is looking for me, so I'm going upstairs now."

"Oh, by the way, I saw a nice little thing on my trip, so I bought it for you as a reunion gift."

Leo tossed what he was holding onto the counter and headed up the wooden stairs.

The receptionist instinctively raised her hand and caught the object that landed precisely in her hand.

She looked closely.

It is an exquisite brooch engraved with lifelike flowers.

It is entirely silver-white.

"Gift----"

Sanhua pursed her lips tightly, and suddenly felt her ears getting hot.

She stared blankly up at the young man's retreating figure as he climbed to the second floor, feeling the tension in her heart finally ease.

She didn't know when it started, but this "newcomer" who had only been an adventurer for less than a month became the pillar of Shirakawa Town in her heart.

Even though there are other bronze-level adventurers in Baihe Town now, she still feels uneasy.

"Mr. Leo————"

Sanhua pressed the silver flower brooch into the depths of her chest and murmured softly.

Leo wasn't in a hurry to go to the top floor to find the chairman. Anyway, that noble lady had already waited for so long, so a little longer wouldn't make a difference.

He first went to the exchange counter on the second floor.

Before he could utter a sound, upon hearing the noise and opening his eyes to see that it was him, the old man lying on the wooden chair immediately perked up.

"Leo, you're here? The things you exchanged arrived yesterday. I asked someone to look for you, but they hadn't come yet; they said you were out—"

As the old man spoke, he turned and went into the inner room, where he retrieved a large basket of things.

"Here it is: the recipe for Sacred Heart Potion, and ten sets of ingredients."

The recipe is recorded in a booklet, and you need to sign a pledge of observance before you can receive it.

Leo never intended to leak the information, and naturally didn't care about making this oath to keep.

After completing the process, he reached out and touched the wooden box.

Instantly, he stored the entire wooden box, along with the ten portions of medicinal herbs inside, into his Tear of Space ring.

"Hey, you got your hands on some good stuff with spatial storage, just like that kid Ge Mie."

The old man sighed, "This thing is extremely rare. There are very few people who know how to make it. You can only get it from the provincial headquarters."

There is a possibility of exchange.

"Luck," Leo smiled. "I got it from a ruin."

Captain Gomez possesses a spatial ring and uses it openly; given his current strength and reputation in Baihe Town, he naturally can as well.

"I'm gone."

With a wave of his hand, Leo turned and walked up to the next floor.

Inside the president's office.

Leo sat in his chair, waiting quietly. Opposite him was Chairman Lucas, who had a big smile on his face.

"You little rascal, you've been away on a long trip for a while now, and I've been waiting for you for ages."

Lucas's body has become noticeably stronger.

Previously, he had only a large frame, but due to the Devouring Darkness, he had little flesh left on his body. Now, the muscles he had lost were being gradually replenished.

Leo also noticed this, most obviously because Lucas gave him the feeling that he was already about the same level as an ordinary bronze-tier player.

Of course, compared to Miss Sylvia and others, the gap is still quite large.

"I can't stay idle, so I'll go out for a bit," Leo explained simply.

The relationship between adventurers and adventurer guilds is not purely hierarchical; it is more like that of a platform and its employees.

In theory, adventurers don't need to report to the guild what they do.

In terms of binding force, it is far inferior to the mystical organizations and members in the far west.

Lucas didn't ask further about this. He smiled mysteriously at Leo and lowered his voice, saying, "Guess why I contacted you?"

"Is it related to the Devourer of Darkness?" Although it was a question, Leo used an affirmative tone.

"Tsk." Lucas clicked his tongue. "You guessed it so easily. It makes me feel rather unsatisfied."

Leo smiled, then said earnestly, "President, thank you."

Leo knew very well that the noble lady from the capital wouldn't have come without a reason; she was most likely invited by Lucas.

He did this to pave the way for his own future.

"I should be thanking you." Lucas lowered his head, clenched his fist, and felt his body gradually becoming stronger.

Compared to the decaying wood that gradually withered and died in the past, he is now like an old tree that has sprouted new buds.

It's a possibility!

"You have already paid the fee."

As the two were talking, there was a knock on the door.

"Knock knock knock————"

The sounds were crisp and powerful, with almost identical intervals between each strike.

Judging from this habit, the person knocking on the door is likely a very self-disciplined individual who is extremely strict with themselves.

"Please come in."

Having guessed the visitor's identity, Lucas stood up to greet him.

Leo also stood up and looked curiously at the noble lady who had come from afar from the capital.

"Squeak—"

The wooden door was pushed open, and then a straight, golden ahoge (cowlick) forcefully entered Leo's field of vision.

His gaze shifted downwards, and he finally got a clear look at the noblewoman's entire appearance.

Her height, how should I put it, to put it nicely, is petite, but to put it bluntly, it's "short".

I'd guess he's about 1.4 meters tall.

She wore a silver-white body armor, and at her waist was a long sword with a jeweled hilt that was both ornate and antique.

Although she was petite, her every step was precise, as if measured by a ruler, and her pale golden pupils unexpectedly gave off a powerful and imposing aura.

"The Lannister family, also known as the Golden House, and the Lioness, Lady Tsering Lannister."

Lucas said respectfully, "Although Miss Seren is not very old, she is already a renowned Silver-rank professional in the kingdom!"

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Iron, bronze, silver.

Theoretically speaking, the Silver Rank is the same rank as Sequence 7.

Of course, due to the difference in mechanics, Silver-ranked units are very likely to lose to Sequence 7, but crushing Sequence 8 is still a piece of cake.

Leo was startled. He hadn't expected that this petite "little lion" was actually a Silver-rank!

Moreover, it's not ordinary silver.

When they met, even with his senses, he couldn't detect any danger. This was due to the vast difference in strength between the two sides, which caused a perceptual misinterpretation.

Previously, he had only encountered this situation with Fuerwei, the governor's daughter.

Even if it's not as good as a Silver Rank 7, it's not something he can easily fool in his current state.

"Miss Serenity, it's a pleasure to meet you. I am Leo, a Black Iron-rank adventurer from the Adventurers' Guild of White River Town."

Leo touched his chest and bowed slightly.

"Are you Mr. Leo? I've heard so much about you." To Leo's surprise, the little lion princess, who exuded an air of authority, spoke in an unexpectedly gentle voice: "President Lucas speaks highly of you, and as a result, I also have high expectations for you."

"I don't deserve it," Leo quickly shook his head. "I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting."

"It's alright." Serin looked intently at Leo: "Mr. Leo, I'm not one to mince words, so I'll just say it directly."

"President Lucas sent a letter to my grandfather, saying that you removed the Dark Devourer from President Lucas's body?"

Leo glanced at Lucas beside him, who nodded slightly at him.

As expected, it was Chairman Lucas who acted as a go-between.

Leo nodded and admitted, "Yes."

The little lion's eyes lit up: "Mr. Leo, it's not that I don't believe you, it's just that this matter is of great importance, and I need to test your fighting ability first. May I shake your hand?"

Testing combat effectiveness? What the heck?

Leo was stunned for a moment.

Is this still the Dragon Ball world? They've even implemented a power level test?

Serin smiled and took out something resembling a compass from her pocket: "This is a new alchemical artifact recently developed by the Royal Capital Alchemy Workshop."

"It's called the Combat Power Detector."

"It can roughly give a combat power value by capturing the intensity of the ether particles around the target and by some special principle."

"Remote testing can lead to inaccuracies, but contact with the holder can yield a relatively accurate result."

And this is amazing!

Leo's heart skipped a beat.

Unfortunately, it doesn't mean much to adventurers.

If you encounter an enemy, and it's strong, you can't defeat it and you can't escape it; if it's weak, you don't need this thing.

However, for noble young men and women who rarely take risks, it is a good tool for judging the strength of friend and foe.

"OK."

Leo reached out his hand, letting the other person gently grasp his palm.

The little lion's hands are small yet strong, clearly showing that it has been practicing diligently in its daily life.

To become a Silver Rank at such a young age is impossible, even with the resources provided by the Duke's family. Without hard work, it would be impossible to achieve the Silver Rank.

After a brief handshake, Seyin withdrew her hand, looked at the combat power testing device in her hand, and a hint of doubt appeared in her eyes: "9?"

The combat power of a Black Iron rank fighter ranges from 1 to 9.

Having a combat power of 9 upon entering the Black Iron realm is indeed impressive, but it's still far from enough to defeat the Dark Avatar.

On the other hand, Leo seemed to understand.

This combat capability testing device can only test the surface.

The shadow power of the "thief" is different from the etheric elemental power of the bronze rank.

The former came by command; in essence, Leo did not possess the power of shadow within him.

The latter is integrated into the body and used only when needed.

The mechanisms are completely different.

Therefore, the combat power detector from this world could not detect Leo's true strength. It could only detect Leo's attributes, which were about to reach the limit of the Black Iron Body, as well as the traces of his practice of various master, expert, and proficient skills.

"Mr. Leo, you must still have more strength left to use, right?" Serin stared intently at Leo.

The Dark Devouring Force on Lucas's body was gone; this was something she confirmed before her eyes.

It can't be fake.

However, combat effectiveness testing devices can be prone to errors.

She had heard the name "Shadow Captain" countless times in the few days since she arrived in Baihe Town.

Even when they were face to face, she couldn't sense the slightest shadow power from Leo.

Even with the shadow-attribute ethereal elemental power, adept at concealment, it was impossible for her to remain completely unaware despite being separated by two major rank barriers.

Unless, this power of shadow comes from a hero-level or even higher-quality profession.

Leo smiled, raised his hand, and without him making any move, shadows gathered at his feet and flowed upwards, condensing into a constantly shifting ball of shadow in his palm.

at the same time.

The combat power detector in Seyin's hand began to jump wildly upwards.

"15————20————25————"

It only began to level off around 30.

The combat power of the Bronze rank is 10-100.

A value of 30 is already quite high for the Bronze tier.

With a body newly attained at the Iron level, yet wielding etheric elemental power comparable to Bronze, it's no wonder that no one has been able to defeat the Ghost for centuries.

Even his hidden clones were defeated by this young man.

The little lion's eyes trembled.

She had also tried to remove the Dark Devourer, and knew very well how hopeless the Dark Avatar was for challengers.

"He truly possesses the ability to eradicate the Devouring Darkness!"

Excitement, relief, exhilaration —

A mix of emotions surged within her, and for a moment, she was unable to utter a single word.

It took a full minute for Serin to recover. She took a deep breath, then turned around abruptly and bowed to President Lucas: "Thank you for informing me."

"Perhaps there is hope for Grandpa's illness."

Before Lucas could respond, she turned to Leo and said sincerely, "Mr. Leo, to be honest, my grandfather is suffering greatly from the Devouring Darkness."

"However, the Dark Devour he suffered was of a much higher level than the one that President Lucas had suffered. Even just the outermost barrier would be impossible to withstand without a Silver-rank physical constitution."

"You were able to gain power comparable to Bronze at the Iron rank, but I cannot be certain whether you will possess the power to contend with Silver or even Gold at the Bronze or Silver rank. If not, you will also be unable to remove Grandpa's Dark Devouring Spirit."

"Forcing yourself to do it will only harm you."

"But the Lansnet family is willing to take the gamble."

The little lion's eyes shone brightly like stars: "Here, take this."

Leo looked over there.

It was a golden medal lying quietly in Serin's palm, shaped like a lion.

"This is the Golden Lion Medal, a symbol of the Golden Family's heirs. If an outsider holds it, they are the Golden Family's most distinguished guest."

"If you ever encounter a life-or-death crisis, it can generate an invincible barrier that lasts for three days and three nights, which even a gold-level expert cannot break."

"The Golden Family will be aware of the barrier's opening the moment it is activated and will send reinforcements."

Leo stared in amazement at the gold breastplate medal.

This is essentially a life-saving trump card!

Its value is immeasurable.

But what's even more valuable than its intrinsic worth is the friendship within the Golden Family.

Leo solemnly accepted: "Once I feel confident, I will definitely go to the capital to cure the Duke's illness."

"I look forward to that day." A smile appeared on the little lion's face, and then she bowed slightly to Leo and Lucas: "What needed to be done has been done. Everything has been busy, and it's time for me to leave."

Lucas wanted to say something more, but Serin had already turned and headed towards the door.

Only after her figure disappeared did Leo and Lucas exchange a glance.

"This Miss Leo is truly decisive and efficient," Leo remarked, while gripping the newly acquired trump card in his hand.

It takes a Silver Rank cultivator to remove the Dark Devourer? That's quite a challenge indeed.

Despite this, there was no sign of backing down in Leo's eyes.

In his eyes, the deeper level of the Dark Devouring was a higher quality "Dark Source," which could bring more real attribute points and even resources to further evolve the Primordial Realm.

Even without the reward, he would still try to make the trip once he found out.

The new function of the Primordial Mirror—the existing [Mirror Returns to Heaven and Earth] and [Mirror Returns to the Origin] have already laid the foundation for his "invincibility." If there were a new function—he simply couldn't imagine how strong he would be then.

After some casual conversation, Leo seemed to remember something and looked at Lucas: "Guild Master, on the day of the beast tide, when they attacked White River Town and Oak..."

"Didn't the two bronze-tier monsters from the village retreat?"

"Does the organization have any information about them?"

Lucas was taken aback, but quickly realized: "You want to attack them?"

"Yes," Leo nodded firmly, "Although there's little chance they'll return in the short term, as long as the possibility exists, Baihe Town must remain vigilant."

"Instead of waiting to be killed, we should take the initiative."

"Eliminate the root of the danger completely."

"In this way, even if the Master of [Darkness] wants to cause trouble, he will be helpless if he has no usable Dark Mutant monsters."

"That's a possibility." Lucas pondered for a moment. "I had a similar idea before, but you weren't here, and Sylvia and the other two needed to guard three different nodes, so they couldn't spare the time."

"Now that you're back, I can guard one place, and one of the three of them can join you in fighting against the bronze-level monsters."

"The guild also has evidence of them collecting information on these two bronze-level monsters—"

The more Lucas thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

The only problem is...

"Leo, are you sure you can participate in the battle against the Bronze-level monsters? The ferocious wolf king and the old forest troll are stronger than the goblin lord."

"It's worth a try!" Despite saying that, Leo's tone was full of confidence.

Legend has it that after mastering the breathing technique, his strength far surpassed his previous level, and he hasn't even had a proper chance to test it out yet.

"Alright!"

Lucas made a decisive decision: "Go back and rest first. I'll make the arrangements. Come to the guild early tomorrow morning."

Leo nodded: "Then, I'll head back now."

Leaving the guild leader's office and stepping out of the guild, Leo strode quickly down the street.

"Once we get back, we can try to concoct the Sacred Heart Potion—"

As he was pondering this matter, he suddenly sensed something, and his pupils contracted sharply.

"This is----"

Leo raised his hand and pressed it hard against his chest.

Beneath his clothes in that spot was the Destiny Dragon Scale pendant he always wore around his neck.

At this moment, the pendant, which had always exuded a faint coolness, was now emitting a noticeable warmth.

This situation indicates one thing:

He was subjected to a "fate" imposed by external forces that was not meant for him!

Leo remained outwardly calm as he continued toward the Wild Boar Tavern, but a storm was brewing within him.

He never expected that, instead of being subjected to a "false fate" imposed by external forces in the perilous westernmost region, he would be disturbed by an external "fate" in the supposedly safe town of Baihe!

"Everything was normal before."

The only thing that can be considered a "change" is—

Selene, the lion princess of the Golden Family!

"Judging from the heat emanating from the Destiny Dragon Scale Pendant, the pull of this 'false destiny' I'm experiencing isn't strong; it's at most just an aftershock."

"So, the main force behind this destiny lies with this lioness princess?"

Leo is a bit of a muggle.

This "false fate" came too suddenly, catching him completely off guard.

But he quickly calmed down.

"As Fuerwei once said, once a false destiny is discovered, the probability of failure increases significantly."

"It's pointless to dwell on who is behind this false fate; it's ultimately me, a powerful being I cannot resist."

"The only thing I can do is to increase my strength as much as possible!"

"Not only the profession system, but also the potion system needs to be addressed quickly!"

"Especially the latter!"

"The false destiny master of this world, the potion sequence system, is a variable he could not foresee," and the stronger this variable, the higher the probability of the false destiny failing.

Leo gritted his teeth inwardly.

"Don't let me find out who you are. I'll pay for this sooner or later!"

While he was pondering, he returned to his room at the Wild Boar Tavern.

He immediately began preparing the Sacred Heart Potion.