With the ability to transform, I am a judge.

This thing was sealed in ice. The bartender was quite thoughtful, but the ice was a bit too cold, which wasn't very appealing.

He unfolded the note, quickly read it, crumpled it into a ball, threw it on the ground, and stomped on it. The flames that erupted burned it to ashes.

'Akame, Kurome, Najenda, Susanoo, Chelsea, Leone, Mine, Lubbock, and Tatsumi… That's quite a lineup. It seems alchemy is quite appealing to the Revolutionary Army!'

The note Yang Li received contained the list of members who had been dispatched for the night raid, leaving only Brand and Hill at the base.

This lineup, even if it can't solo Esdeath, that freak, it can at least take down that old guy Budo, and that's without any teammates dying.

Sitting up in bed, Yang Li took off the greatsword that he had been carrying on his back, as it had been very uncomfortable lying there.

The situation at the Secret Site is currently unknown. Dr. Fashion originally planned to investigate for a day or two before taking action, but Yang Li couldn't wait that long.

After all, if news of alchemy were to leak out, how many wolves and tigers would come? The allure of this stuff is extraordinary.

For those who crave power, the technology to create Imperial Arms is like a beautiful girl stripped naked and thrown onto a bed; all those who covet it are lewd burly men.

Yang Li certainly coveted the alchemy of this world, but she wasn't some lecherous burly man; she was just a beautiful young woman with a little knowledge of combat...

The window opened, and Yang Li's black coat fluttered in the night wind. She covered her white hair with her hood and leaped out of the window.

She's now preparing to die, to die a potentially life-threatening death.

No one knows what's inside the so-called secret, but after these two days of subtle probing with Dr. Fashion, it's certain that there are countless mechanical mechanisms inside.

It was precisely because of the almost overwhelming mechanical mechanisms that the exploration by the imperial personnel was severely hampered that the minister entrusted the important task to Dr. Fashion, who was an expert in the field of mechanics.

Therefore, Yang Li's goal is to explore the secrets!

PS: 1. This is the first update of the day.

2. Once I get home, I just can't help but feel lazy... Ah, how lazy I am!

Chapter 286 High-Risk Area: The Underground Capital

Chapter 280: High-Risk Area - The Underground Capital

At the northernmost tip of North E'er City, on a desolate graveyard, the rapidly moving dark figure suddenly stopped. They had arrived...

Following what Dr. Fashion had said earlier, Yang Li's gaze swept across the ground beneath her feet, and...emmmm, the atmosphere was rather eerie.

Bright lights shone from the depths of the mass grave, clearly indicating that the Imperial troops stationed there had not left and were simply waiting for Dr. Fashion to arrive with his men.

The lost art of true alchemy is a huge prize, and everyone is watching this place. It's impossible to leave it unattended, but the imperial army can't stop it...

The ultimate skill, Dark Slaughter, was activated. Although it did not stack with Mai's [Word of Power: Dark Illumination], it was enough to deal with these ordinary imperial soldiers.

Taking advantage of the blind spots and reduced presence of the patrolling soldiers, Yang Li gradually approached the entrance to the underground area. The deeper he went, the more patrolling soldiers there were, which made Yang Li's infiltration a little more difficult.

A small bottle appeared in Yang Li's hand; it was a white-quality item called [Crimson Flame].

Although this thing is no longer of much help to her now, it has taken on a different purpose, such as drawing away some soldiers.

Crouching in the haystack, Yang Li quietly threw the Crimson Flame at a soldier who had slipped out of the ranks to relieve himself.

A blinding flash of light erupted instantly, and before the 'lucky soldier' ​​could even scream, a tremendous force struck his lower back...

At that moment, countless soldiers saw the fire-man flying through the air. After tracing an elegant arc, the figure landed in the grain pile on the other side.

The Crimson Flame is not ordinary fire; its temperature is far higher than that of ordinary flames, far exceeding the ignition point of objects like dry grass. Almost instantly, flames soar into the sky.

"Fire! Fire! Put it out!"

For the stationed soldiers, what is most important? Yang Li dares not say about other things, but food and supplies are definitely among them.

The burning of the grain supplies alarmed the entire army, and countless soldiers rushed with buckets to the nearby river and grain depot.

None of the busy people saw a dark figure leap down from the tree on the other side, rushing towards the closed gate at terrifying speed.

The underground cavern that existed in the alchemy world has been sealed off with steel by the soldiers there because of its inherent dangers.

The team leader was given a strict order to guard the underground entrance, so even though the nearby soldiers had started to move, the soldiers guarding the entrance did not go to put out the fire.

"W-Who's there?!"

A soldier spotted the rapidly approaching shadow and immediately shouted to alert his comrades, while simultaneously trying to draw his steel sword from his waist.

Unfortunately, this ordinary longsword was only half-drawn before its owner's throat was slit, and he collapsed to the ground, clutching his bleeding neck and looking resentful.

Long, blade-like shadows of slaughter flashed, and scarlet, sharp kagune danced. Yang Li's face showed no pity; assassination (?) was such a ruthless thing.

Blood splattered on the gate, which was originally the tomb of a local governor, but turned out to be the entrance to a large underground cavern. The governor here must have had a close relationship with the person who hid the alchemy.

Screams echoed in their ears. Even though Yang Li's every move was aimed at vital points and meant to kill, it did not mean that the soldiers would die immediately.

Soldiers who heard the commotion rushed over. Yang Li finished the fight in two seconds, and his long sword, stained with a scarlet hue, landed on the gate.

Blood energy exploded, and countless small, blood-red, arc-shaped blades of energy flew out, forcefully blasting open the steel gate.

This thing can only stop weaker guys. To stop a Teigu user-level fighter, it would need to be made of at least Orichalcos, as ordinary metal is too brittle.

"Grandpa Wang Ha's assassination skills are truly impressive! Praise be to Grandpa... Without further ado, let's begin the exploration!"

The gate burst open, revealing an entrance about one and a half meters high. Yang Li, while verbally praising a certain grandfather-like figure, darted down the staircase-like path.

Behind him came the sound of a large number of soldiers approaching, but once Yang Li entered this initial passage, he was no longer afraid of the pursuers, because the mechanical mechanisms underneath would prevent these guys from entering.

As she charged downhill, Yang Li appeared to be recklessly charging forward, but she did not sheath her long sword. She was wary of this place where the imperial army had suffered a silent defeat.

Unfortunately, to Yang Li's dismay, no danger appeared even after he reached a fork in the road. Just then, the notification for 'Abyss Paradise' arrived.

The Judge has entered the hidden high-risk area of ​​this world, 'The Underground Capital', with a maximum difficulty level of LV.23!

[The difficulty of the detection far exceeds the current rank of the Judge! Slightly exceeds the current world rank! Special exchange privileges are now available...]

[Exchange Authority (Red): Judges can exchange their high-value items (of any type) for desired items at any location within this high-risk area!]

The content made Yang Li's heart skip a beat, giving her a sense of unreality; the level of access was astonishingly high.

She can exchange for what she needs and wants in any region, even using high-value items she has just acquired. If she has enough resources, she can even exchange for super-powerful abilities and sets of equipment.

However, this also illustrates a problem: even if she goes all out in this [Underground City], there is still a high probability that she will die.

The aura of death seemed to entwine around his soul. Yang Li took a deep breath, and his expression suddenly became unrestrained...

This [Underground City] definitely has more than just alchemy as a treasure!

With slightly bent fingers, I gently tapped the wall beside me... The material was unknown but very hard, and it was solid.

If you were to use the Shadow of Slaughter to break through a wall, even if you exhausted its durability, you might not be able to blast it open. It's something even harder than Orichalcos.

So, back to reality, Yang Li didn't know which path to take. Looking down from the fork in the road, she couldn't see any depth; perhaps this was a one-way street.

Yang Li closed her eyes and let her senses wander. Although the range of her senses was not as far as that of her eyes, it could temporarily enhance her intuition...

"Is the right side... the one with the most good stuff, but also the most dangerous?"

Yang Li opened her eyes and looked down into the dark right side of the passage. There seemed to be something there, which made her feel a surge of danger.

It might be an extraordinary creature, or it might be a mechanism capable of destroying a 'pseudo-third-order' life, but the benefits here are definitely numerous, and it's very likely that the legacy of alchemy is also here.

Subconsciously activating the exchange privilege (red), Yang Li produced a curved blade in his hand, named [Moonlight Dance - Wind Blade Sword], a blue-grade Imperial Arms.

If we use this, we should be able to get her something decent... enough to handle any crisis.

PS: 1. This is the second update today. The remaining chapter will be updated tonight.

2. Staying at home is so comfortable... I can slack off as much as I want (|3[▓▓], I'm so happy!

Chapter 281, Section 287: Bloodline Abilities with Side Effects

Chapter 281: Bloodline Abilities with Side Effects

With the exchange privileges (red) activated, Yang Li tried inquiring about Ea: Extinction, only to discover that the item was far too valuable; even forty-eight Imperial Arms might not be enough to exchange for it…

Yang Li was extremely disappointed that he could not use the Sword of Ea to protect himself, and could only look for some suitable abilities or items according to his current needs.

"If it's an ability similar to 'Berserk,' we could probably borrow from it, or even merge the two skills together."

Having made up his mind, Yang Li began to recall abilities that might be similar to 'Berserk Mode', but he couldn't remember the details despite having watched too many anime.

As Yang Li kept scratching his face, a memory suddenly flashed through his mind of himself when he used 'Berserk Mode', with those eerie markings all over his face...

If that's the case, it's a very useful skill, but she might not meet the conditions for using it.

The exchangeable skill "Blood Destruction"... is available to the character "Hatsuse Itsuna".

He silently recited the skills and their owners to himself, and sure enough, 'Abyss Paradise' immediately displayed its abilities.

The fact that something similar to a bloodline ability could materialize demonstrates the power of the 'Abyss Paradise' in certain areas. Although Yang Li already knew this, he was still amazed.

Blood Destruction (Skill Seal Scroll)

Skill type: Bloodline ability

Skill Level: LV: MAX (Reached the limit for ability improvement and cannot be improved by any conventional means)

Usage requirements: Constitution attribute must be 20 or higher!

Effects: Grants an explosive boost to physical abilities (can break through rank restrictions for a short time), and depending on the level of exertion, can even transcend the laws of physics, but will suffer a huge physical backlash after use!

Tip: You can adapt to the backlash by using it repeatedly!

Note: If you do not possess any beastman bloodline, using this ability will result in double the backlash! (If the Judge does not possess beastman bloodline, the backlash threshold will be increased to 40 points of Stamina!)

Warning: If your physical attribute is less than 20 points, forcibly using this ability will result in the user's immediate death after the ability is deactivated!

Skill Description: A rare talent, almost unheard of among orcs, with only a chance of possessing this ability... a powerful ability that could make Newton turn in his grave!

Price: Not tradable. (This item has not been redeemed by the Judge, therefore the trade price cannot be displayed.)

……

The sheer power of the product was tempting to Yang Li, but even if she got it, she wouldn't be able to use it.

Because he lacks the bloodline of beastmen, Yang Li can only use this ability once at most, and it's certain that he will die immediately after using it.