I am a female swordsman.

Natalia looked at the man, who seemed to have been granted a reprieve, her disdain deepening. This fool still didn't understand what it meant to not come to see her. Even if you've raised a hunting dog for so long, it should know how to hunt by now. He can't even handle something as simple as investigating someone's background; it's time to find someone else.

Anyway, in places like this, the least valuable thing is people.

The detective who had been wheeled out left the room with Natalia, along with the various documents he had been trying to obtain about the Underworld through his connections. Natalia began to peruse them again; the records about the Underworld were either unclear, ambiguous, or even contradictory.

Her background was kept completely secret, as if someone was deliberately hiding it from her.

"You're not Mitis's niece at all."

Although they looked remarkably alike, their appearances clearly suggested they came from the same family. However, Natalia still uncovered some interesting details, particularly regarding the current situation of Midis's three younger sisters. The existence of Yomi appeared out of nowhere, yet was readily accepted by everyone who hadn't noticed anything amiss.

This further convinced Natalia, who already knew some of the truth about the world, of her judgment.

Hunters observe and learn about their prey's habits and potential movements before approaching it, giving them a high chance of success when they make their move!

Natalia is still enduring!

Because the information was incomplete, she had to be patient even though time was running out. But once she made her move, she would surely achieve her goal. The proud and confident Natalia never believed she could fail; she swore an oath of honor as a Swordswoman!

Chapter Forty: Everything Was Terrible

"A new face appeared in the mining area recently, supposedly dug out of the Rakshasa stone mine... Haha, that's obviously a rumor, no one gets dug out while mining. I don't know the specifics, since the mining area isn't my territory. That new face, besides mining, was looking for a little girl..."

His eyes involuntarily glanced at the box at Huang Quan's feet. Ba Ge knew that the small box contained a large amount of green banknotes that would make anyone envious!

"Judging from the description, it's the same person you asked me to keep an eye on!"

"Ah."

That description should be enough to identify Alizee.

He slowly pushed the box in front of Ba Ge. This was a pre-arranged commission, and he would have to keep an eye on news about Alizee for a long time to come.

Labor is glorious.

Brother Ba didn't stand on ceremony. After all, he had people working for him who needed to eat, and if they had nothing to do, they would really fall into decadence and despair. Now that a wealthy and influential person had come to give him a commission, why not? It wasn't anything heinous; at most, it was a little against morality.

"If you have any news, contact me directly."

"Do not worry."

In this way, everyone's life on the street will improve, and those little brats can go to school in peace... Ba Ge, who was looking forward to what he would do with the money, readily agreed. In addition, his feelings towards Huang Quan, this female demon, improved a lot. Although she had a bad personality and violent tendencies, she was a good person as an upper-class person.

Seeing Ba Ge's overflowing joy, Huang Quan's previously confused and hesitant heart unknowingly improved a little.

There was not a single unnecessary delay.

Turning nimbly, Huang Quan walked lightly toward her next destination. She was interested in the mining area mentioned in the news, as well as the new faces there, and decided to take this opportunity to check it out.

"Wait, if you're going to the mining area, I'll find someone to take you there, just in case anything goes wrong. Although you're not afraid of them, I don't think you want to cause too much trouble."

"can."

"Don't laugh at me for being greedy... Ever since I was old enough to understand, I've lived in this slum. Terrible roads, terrible garbage, terrible environment, terrible days, ugh... and terrible people. Many kind-hearted people have tried, tried many times, even since my father's generation, but nothing worth mentioning has changed here. Everything is still terrible." Perhaps Huang Quan's overly indifferent attitude provoked Ba Ge; his face flushed slightly, but his grip on the box didn't loosen at all, remaining tight.

The lack of hope despite our efforts does make us feel that this place is destined to remain this way.

It was destined to be a place for the worst of the lowly, but Ba Ge always had a tiny hope in his heart, however insignificant, that through his efforts, he could make the terrible environment not so bad.

For example, this street right now!

Although they are still delinquents, at least the situation where they would do anything for money and women is much better than before.

“At least, you did do something.” Huang Quan looked the one-eyed man up and down as if they were meeting for the first time, as if he wanted to see him clearly.

This man possesses a special quality that he was born with.

He was born for this street!

"That's right, hahaha, when I become stronger, I'll definitely challenge you!" The rising belief made him shine, and Ba Ge, waving his fists, was eager to try. His indomitable spirit also excited Huang Quan.

"Wait until you become the underground emperor, and I'll be waiting for your challenge at the pinnacle of the world."

At the pinnacle of the world! We await your challenge!

In the past, Huang Quan would never have dared to utter such arrogant words; her personality was reserved yet sharp. However, after being ravaged by the [Divine Sword] Liang Yue's Sword Domain, Huang Quan has become increasingly focused on her sword intent and the unyielding spirit of a swordsman, unknowingly cultivating a fierce determination to contend!

Radiant with energy and displaying his full potential!

The silver-haired, crimson-eyed girl exuded a captivating charm, as if her very existence was a honed sword drawn from its sheath, radiating a chilling gleam!

………………

[Divine Sword] Liang Yue, Sword Domain.

Fishing on the misty riverbank, he nodded absentmindedly. The refined man sitting on the shore looked as if he were dozing off, swaying precariously, making others worry that he might fall headfirst into the river.

A very leisurely and elegant natural landscape.

However, the next moment, a huge rift was torn open across the entire sky! An extremely ominous blood-red light of slaughter spread wildly through the gap, and the sword domain instantly turned into black and white!

Crimson sword energy danced wildly!

Each strike carried an aura of pure destruction and slaughter, its chilling intent comparable to that of a demon from purgatory. If Liang Yue was naturally peaceful, then the arrival of this swordsman from the heavens, bringing with him a terrifying and boiling murderous aura, represented absolute death! There was no being his sword could not defeat!

A man who powerfully seizes fate by the throat!

“Oh my, Mr. Sodros, you are always so enthusiastic.”

"Liang Yue, it's been a long time! I've missed you terribly!" A loud voice resounded throughout the entire sword domain, like a great bell, and the sound alone caused Liang Yue's sword domain to tremble and become unstable!

The fall into the river stirred up huge waves, and a burly, powerful figure strode across the mist as if walking on flat ground towards Liang Yue on the riverbank. His steps were small, yet each stride seemed to traverse vast distances as if shrinking the distance between land and sky. Finally, the figure's true form was revealed.

He was a middle-aged man with white hair and beard, carrying many weapons on his back.

What is most striking are his eyes, which are like a gathering of thousands of stars, bright and delicate.

"If you say that, Miss Clarisse is probably going to give me another headache." Liang Yue, who was fishing, looked bitter. The strongest human swordsman in this world had a very forthright personality and could be described as a complete sword fanatic.

Clarice isn't that petty!

Sordros waved his hand dismissively, telling Liang Yue not to worry about such trivial matters. "You rushed me out of the Tower of Death, there must be something important. What? Is there an enemy in this world you can't handle?"

"The world is vast, and powerful people are as numerous as carp crossing a river. How could Liang Yue dare to claim that he is invincible?"

After a few habitually modest remarks, even though she had already reached the pinnacle of a world, Liang Yue's temperament remained gentle and refined, showing no trace of her arrogant and domineering nature.

"Do you have any extra invitations to the Tower of Death? Liang Yue would like to ask for two."

Chapter Forty-One Miracle

"Can't stand the loneliness either?"

Obsessed with battle and swords, Sordros once again let out a loud laugh that activated his sword domain, purely happy that Liang Yue, the [Divine Sword] who stood on the same level, could enter the Tower of Death.

The Tower of Death.

A realm situated in a special space, said to have been created by the god of death, who governs the destination of souls.

In the Death God's Realm, where sunlight never shines and only the occasional flash of lightning provides light, stand countless towering towers. Within these towers reside either long-deceased warriors or those who voluntarily entered. Successfully challenging the Tower of Death brings the God of Death's reward—unimaginable wealth and power!

Sordros has lived in the Tower of Death for many years for certain reasons.

All he craved was one stronger opponent after another!

Then, with all his might, he slew his powerful enemy to death! It was this Asura-like fighting spirit that allowed Sordros to become the strongest swordsman on the Arad Continent at the age of thirty!

"There's nothing wrong with thinking that way."

Liang Yue's nonchalant demeanor clearly concealed something, and as a friend, Sordros keenly sensed this.

Before Sodeross could press for answers, Liang Yue revealed what he had been hiding beneath his calm demeanor.

“Mr. Sodros is a genius, and Liang Yue admires his dedication to the study of swordsmanship. But this world is never short of genius swordsmen, and truly ordinary swordsmen are even more precious. I wonder if Mr. Sodros agrees with what Liang Yue said?” The fishhook floating on the river drifted with the waves, and Liang Yue felt that her judgment of people was never wrong.

"What you said makes some sense, but I've never thought about it before."

With a bold and decisive move, Sodeross sat down cross-legged and vaguely understood Liang Yue's meaning.

"However, even if it is an ordinary swordsman, if he can reach the peak, as long as he does not belittle himself and always has the ambition to challenge the peak, I will respect him." Sordros said very bluntly. His personality has always been straightforward. It is conceivable how difficult it is for a sword saint who stands at the pinnacle of swordsmen to have respect for him.

From this perspective, it actually highlights that Liang Yue, the "Divine Sword," is a good-tempered person, even though they are on the same level.

"Yes, such beings are extremely rare."

For some reason, a smile appeared on Liang Yue's usually serene and refined face.

"It is precisely because of these rare and precious existences that miracles can be created. Miracles are not things that you or I can easily do that ordinary people cannot do, because that is taken for granted, and what is taken for granted is naturally not a miracle. A true miracle is when ordinary people do what ordinary people cannot do, and that is what makes people exclaim in amazement, 'Miracle!'"

Liang Yue's words, laced with hidden meaning, made Sordros's short mustache tremble slightly. This was truly a miracle. Just like Rodros, who, day after day, year after year, risked his life fighting various powerful figures in the Tower of Death to challenge that unattainable and powerful goal!

If miracles truly exist, then Sodeross firmly believes that he too can create miracles!

"You've successfully piqued my interest with what you call an ordinary person." After talking for so long, if Sordros still didn't understand what his friend Liang Yue was trying to say, then he would truly be a fool.

Liang Yue was clearly implying that there was such an "ordinary person" who was very likely to create a miracle.

Considering that Liang Yue had asked for the Tower of Death invitation when they first met, Sordros's reaction became understandable. It seems that his youthful impulsiveness had backfired, causing him to suffer the consequences now that he was more composed. The swordsman who received Liang Yue's invitation must have given him a real headache.

Every step leaves a trace!

Not to mention a place like the Sword Domain. The reckless disturbances caused by Huang Quan's immature sword intent left traces of her arduous struggle in the [Divine Sword] Liang Yue Sword Domain. This place is etched with the memories of her hard work! With Sordros's level, he could accurately reconstruct everything that happened in Liang Yue Sword Domain with just his eyes. Especially since Liang Yue did not deliberately hide anything and presented it openly, Sordros could see it even more clearly.

Yes, he is indeed a swordsman who never gives up...

"Your guidance is a complete waste of talent."

Having roughly learned what Liang Yue had done, Sodros glanced at the refined and easy-going man with some displeasure. Personalized instruction is the best teaching method, but if the student has a very good personality and accepts any teaching method, the instructor may become arbitrary.

He possesses a tenacity surpassing that of most swordsmen, and an urge to destroy and break any sword blade.

Such promising talents should not be constantly crushed by overwhelming adversity.

Instead, she must repeatedly break the sword techniques that swordsmen are proud of, thus honing her skills through repeated practice, until she can eventually become the "Sword Demon," a figure who roams the infernal battlefield and makes all swordsmen tremble! That's right! As fierce and ruthless as a demon, as thirsty for battle as a demon!

Hmm, just thinking about it makes the air smell even bloodier!

"Your method might lead her to extremes. The righteous path is the one a swordsman should take."

As a close friend, Liang Yue immediately saw through Sordros's thoughts. In Liang Yue's view, that stubborn and unyielding girl was not suited to take an extreme and unorthodox path; that would only ruin a dreamer pursuing the way of the sword.

"What's the difference between the orthodox and the unorthodox? In my opinion, the most suitable one is the best!"

When it came to principles, Sodeross didn't back down at all, directly pointing out the rigidity beneath Liang Yue's refined demeanor. Not everyone can rigidly adhere to one path; as long as the goal remains unchanged, all paths can ultimately lead to the same destination.