The Chosen of Slaanesh in Infinite Worlds

"Alive! There is still hope!" This cry was like the first ray of sunshine in the morning light, penetrating the haze of despair and bringing a touch of warmth and hope to the hearts of everyone present.

"Goddess Leliantia! Maya's soul was not taken away!" An elderly adventurer put his hands together, his eyes gleaming with piety, as if he had witnessed a miracle with his own eyes. His voice was trembling, but full of gratitude and awe.

The sharp-eyed adventurers around saw this scene and cheered. They clapped their hands, shouted, and their joy was beyond words.

For this group of people hovering on the brink of life and death, every rebirth of a companion is the most profound interpretation of life and the greatest encouragement for them to move forward.

"Am I... still alive..." Maya's voice was weak and trembling, as if she couldn't believe what she saw.

"Hiss...it hurts a little!" As her consciousness gradually became clearer, the pain in her abdomen came along, making her gasp.

But she endured the pain and sat up from the ground, touching her abdomen with one hand and scratching her head with the other. There was a hint of confusion in her eyes, and it was obvious that she had not yet fully figured out how she had escaped from the hands of death.

At this time, Maya's injuries had been greatly alleviated. Most of the wounds had healed, and only the nerves retained the perception of the pain in the wounds, reminding her of the life-and-death struggle she had experienced.

Maya's eyes are a beautiful amber color, as if they can see into people's hearts. Her healthy wheat-colored skin and well-proportioned muscles show her tenacity and strength as an adventurer.

The leather armor she wore, made of tiger monster skin, added a bit of wild charm to her, making her look like a lioness ready to take on new challenges at any time.

"Captain Maya!"

The first ones to rush over were the last two remaining members of the Mayan Adventurer Team.

Their faces were covered with tears, but their eyes were shining with excitement, as if they had seen a treasure that had been lost and recovered.

"You two guys, you are men but you cry more than me. It's really outrageous!"

Maya looked at the two crying people, a smile appeared on her lips, then she raised her sandbag-sized fist and gently hit them on the head.

This seemingly joking attack actually contains deep friendship and encouragement.

"Just stay alive, survive and avenge Lyle and Eve!" Maya's voice was firm and powerful, and the flame of revenge flashed in her eyes. It was a promise to her deceased teammates and a determination for the future.

"Yes! Captain Maya!" The two team members answered in unison, their eyes full of fighting spirit and faith, as if at this moment, they had found a new direction and goal.

Lyle and Eve were the priest and archer who died in Maya's team. Their departure caused the team to suffer huge losses.

But now that they are alive, they must make those goblins pay the price! Pay back a hundredfold, this is the survival rule of the adventurers, and also their consolation to their deceased teammates.

"Okay! Now that we're alive, let's regroup!" A heroic voice came from behind the crowd surrounding Maya, inspiring everyone like a horn.

Everyone turned around and looked at the person who was speaking.

Link also raised his head, but the first thing he saw was the dazzling platinum necklace hanging on her chest!

The necklace sparkled brightly in the sunlight, as if it contained some mysterious power.

The silver armor covered with scars covered her amazing breasts, but it could not hide her proud figure.

A beautiful and smooth bright yellow long hair hangs gently on the armor, swaying gently in the wind, adding a touch of feminine softness.

The armor was inlaid with a red magic core, which was flickering with a faint light, indicating that it was a valuable magic device, and perhaps some defensive magic was set up on it.

And from the scars on the armor, it can be seen how terrible the battles she has experienced were. These scars are not only her glory, but also a testimony to her strength.

The president of the Blackrock Town Adventurer's Guild, a platinum-level adventurer, and the lady knight Janice Lina! Her identity is about to be revealed. She is the only platinum-level adventurer in the entire Blackrock Town. Her name is a legend among adventurers, and she is an idol and role model in the hearts of countless people.

President Lina walked down from the second floor, her steps were steady and powerful, and every step revealed an extraordinary temperament. She came straight to Link and Maya, reached out to help Maya up from the ground, and took her to sit on the chair next to her, her actions full of care and respect.

"It's not decent to sit on the ground. Just take a good rest these days." Lina's voice was gentle and powerful, as if it could heal all the pain.

Then she looked at Link again, with a hint of appreciation in her eyes: "Well done, newbie. The special skills different from those of the priests are interesting... I will continue to pay attention to you in the future!" Her words were filled with encouragement and expectation, which made Link feel unprecedented motivation and pressure.

Lina has a very strong aura. When she stands there, she seems like an insurmountable mountain, which makes people feel awe involuntarily.

There seemed to be a vague pressure around her, which made everyone speechless for a moment and they could only nod slightly.

"I already know that there are goblins occupying the ruins."

President Lina's words brought everyone back to reality. She looked at all the adventurers present, her eyes revealing a firm determination.

"When goblins are first born, they are very stupid and can do nothing, but they are good at learning from others. Since they have learned how to ambush Maya and the others, it means that there must be many adventurers who died at the hands of these goblins. At least they have done similar things more than once."

"Judging from the scale, there are two Goblin Mages, a Goblin Troll, and hundreds of Goblin Soldiers. In a Goblin settlement of this size, there must be poor women to be used for reproduction."

There was a hint of heaviness and anger in Lina's words. She was well aware of the evil deeds of these goblins, and she was also well aware of her responsibilities and mission as the president of the Adventurer's Guild.

"Moreover, according to reliable information, a 'king' was born among the goblins. Now it seems that we have reason to believe that this is an outpost arranged by the Goblin King in the North. It must be eliminated as soon as possible!" Lina's voice was firm and powerful, as if announcing to everyone that the horn of battle had been sounded.

"The guild will issue a collective mission! Eradicate this goblin settlement before tonight! All adventurers who take part in this operation will receive a basic commission of 5 silver coins, and additional personal rewards will be given depending on personal merit!" Lina's words were full of motivation and encouragement. She knew that this battle was not only a blow to the goblins, but also a test and training for the adventurers.

Hearing the name Goblin, Link could clearly sense that Violena beside him trembled. He gently held Violena's hand, giving her warmth and strength, and signaled her not to worry.

He knew that Violina had been attacked by goblins before, which might have left some trauma in her heart.

But this time, he will be by her side and face it all together.

The number of adventurers gathered in Blackrock Town was huge, more than 2,000 people. However, 35% of them were newcomers at the bronze or black iron level. Although they were full of enthusiasm and dreams, they lacked sufficient experience and strength.

Tungsten steel-level adventurers also account for about 30%. They have accumulated a certain amount of experience on the road of adventure, but they still face the challenges of improvement and breakthrough.

However, there are actually very few adventurers above the silver level, and they are the real strong ones on this continent.

Platinum-level adventurers like President Lina are even rarer.

She could have enjoyed the high salary of a noble, or the power of a high official in the seven countries of the Seven Shields Alliance, but she chose to stay in this remote place and serve as the president of the branch.

There may be unknown secrets behind this, but her choice and persistence have brought endless hope and strength to the adventurers in this land.

For a large-scale guild encirclement and suppression war like this, ordinary bronze newcomers would not sign up.

They knew very well that their strength and experience were not enough to cope with such a fierce battle, and going there would only increase casualties.

Moreover, even if they went, they would probably be assigned to some menial tasks such as transporting supplies and guarding passages. The most important point is that if they are not strong enough, it would be dangerous to go there, and they could not escape at will if they encountered danger. Because this is no longer a battle between a small team of four or five people, but a whole team.

In a team, if you run away when encountering danger, the impact will be huge, and you will forget about staying in this guild in the future.

Most of the bronze-level adventurers were wise enough not to sign up for the guild's collective encirclement and suppression mission. They chose to stay in the town or carry out some small-scale expeditions to improve their strength and experience.

Link actually had no plans in this regard. He had just fought a fierce battle with Kara, the thousand-year-old virgin, last night and felt exhausted both physically and mentally.

He longed to rest for a while, to recover his physical and mental strength, and to prepare for the next adventure.

However, it seems that Lina doesn't want him to be so relaxed...

"Link, I hope to see you take an active part in this siege!" Lina's words were filled with expectation and encouragement, and her eyes revealed her trust and respect for Link.

"President Lina, this..." Link was a little overwhelmed for a moment. He didn't expect Lina to value him so much, and he didn't expect that she would directly ask him to participate in this encirclement and suppression campaign.

As if she had made up her mind, Lina smiled at Link and went back upstairs. Her smile was full of encouragement and expectation, as if she was telling Link: You can do it!

"What is this?" Stella and the others on the side also looked confused and were very puzzled by this situation.

"Forget it, let's take it one step at a time..."

Link could only think this way, and with helplessness on his face he went back with everyone else to make preparations.

Maya caught up with them, patted Link on the shoulder, and explained: "Actually, the president just wants to train new people! You don't have to resist!"

114. Unexpected

Blackrock Town, a small town located in a remote area, has always found it difficult to attract talented and ambitious young people due to its remote geographical location.

They are like migratory birds, flying to those prosperous cities to pursue their dreams and opportunities.

Therefore, the adventurer team in Blackrock Town has always faced the dilemma of a talent shortage, with only a few capable people left.

As the leader of the town's Adventurer's Guild, President Lina was naturally well aware of this situation. She also caught Link's unique talent, which was exactly what she needed.

"Tonight, let's work together to let those monsters know how powerful we are!" Maya's words were full of heroism and also revealed her expectations for Link.

Link smiled slightly, his eyes twinkling with an unusual light.

Later, Maya mentioned the skill Link used to revive her, with curiosity mixed with a little confusion. After all, the Resurrection Coin was indeed different. It was neither a typical priest skill nor a common warrior or wizard skill, which made him particularly eye-catching in the eyes of everyone.

But Link just glanced at Maya calmly without explaining too much. After all, everyone has their own secrets, and some secrets are destined to never be exposed.

Once the existence of the resurrection coin is leaked, the consequences will definitely be even crazier than if the "Moon Holy Sword" were leaked.

Maya also realized her slip of the tongue and quickly stuck out her tongue, changing the subject: "Does your mercenary group still need people? I want to join."

There was a bit of urgency and sincerity in her tone. The heavy losses in this mission made her deeply realize the difficulty of fighting alone.

She needs a strong team, a safe haven where she can feel safe and secure.

Link narrowed his eyes and looked at Maya. He knew that Maya did not act on impulse, but made a well-thought-out decision.

So, he slowly said, "Why do you want to join us?"

Maya took a deep breath and said frankly, "I noticed you when I accepted the mission in the guild yesterday. You are different from the leader like Challis who is eager for quick success. You are more stable and know how to protect the safety of the team. I believe that under your leadership, we don't have to worry about the safety of our lives at least."

Link nodded, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes. He understood that Maya's choice was not only a trust in him personally, but also an expectation for the future of the team. So, he gave an ambiguous answer: "You will act with us tonight, and I will give you an answer after tonight."

......

As the last rays of sunset disappeared over the horizon, a light snowflake began to fall from the northern sky.

The cold air quickly froze the moist ground, and the fine snow, like light feathers, gently covered the earth, covering the land with a layer of white gauze.

"Huh..." Link's breath under his hood turned into a wisp of white mist and dissipated in the cold wind.

He led Ashaji and others to climb a hill, and looked through the night at the distant Norka Village.

There is the destination of their trip and also the unknown challenges they are about to face.

Maya did not follow President Lina's advice to rest, but insisted on following out.

She was wearing a cloak and carrying two battle axes, following Link and others in a heroic manner.

Behind her were two swordsmen, an archer and a magician.

Although these four people are young, they are all tungsten steel-level adventurers and their strength should not be underestimated. They are all the remaining companions of Maya and her strongest backing.

"Something feels wrong..."

Link stood on the mound, muttering to himself. His intuition told him that there seemed to be some unknown danger hidden ahead.

"What's wrong?" Maya followed closely and asked puzzledly.

"It's too quiet, too dark..."

Link looked out at the village in the distance, his brows furrowed.

Although the distance was far and it was late at night, he could still vaguely see the outline of the village with the help of the moonlight.

However, the village at this moment seemed extremely quiet and dark, without a single light flickering, as if it had been swallowed up by some power and was immersed in the darkness.

This shouldn't be the case. Even if there isn't much nightlife in the other world and everyone goes to bed early, it's impossible for such a big village to not have a single light.

"It's really not right."

Maya also sensed something unusual, and she quickly conveyed instructions to the two team captains at the front of the team, Anos and Balk.

"Tell the team to be on guard, extinguish the torches, and move forward carefully! Anos, Balk, each of you will lead a team to explore the way to Norka Village. Focus on investigating the situation. Don't fight easily when encountering a situation!"

The two captains responded to the order and quickly left the team in the night. Like two black swords, they moved silently towards Norka Village.

At the same time, the members of the team responsible for lighting also extinguished their torches to ensure the team's concealment.

Anos and Balk, as team captains, are silver-level adventurers like Maya.

They are not only strong but also experienced, and are the backbone of this operation.

As the only female captain of several adventurer teams in the guild, Maya has won the respect and trust of everyone with her enthusiasm and heroic character. Her words have unshakable weight here.

Although this encirclement and suppression team recruited more than a hundred adventurers, only a few of them were at the bronze level, and most of them were at the black iron and tungsten steel level.

Although they have a certain advantage in strength against ordinary goblin soldiers, goblin mages and goblin trolls are not to be underestimated.

Therefore, President Lina specially arranged a team of silver-level adventurers to deal with these powerful enemies.

However, even so, they still cannot take it lightly.

After all, in battle, both humans and goblins will try their best to survive, and each of their attacks is equally deadly and is filled with absolute murderous intent.

President Lina did not come in person, which meant that they had to rely on themselves for everything.

The cold wind cut across Link's cheek like an icy knife.

Link took a deep breath of the cold air, feeling a strange sense of responsibility well up in his heart.

He knew that this action might not only concern their survival, but also the peace and future of the entire Black Stone Town.

Not long after, an urgent signal came from the front.

The red light of the magic wand flickered in the darkness, like blood-red eyes, staring at them closely.