Can't I develop my own character?

'There's a ghost down there.'

'ah? ’

'Please keep an eye on it for me.'

'Xia Li' didn't explain too much. Ordinary people cannot see supernatural phenomena. The power of Yao Shou will affect them in a certain way of mental pollution. If they love the more brutal Yao Shou, killing people is normal.

So, ordinary people should just not know about it.

After wearing the Ring of Death, Ryan felt it was not enough, so he took the Blade of Corrosion from Lin Qi and equipped her with it. Unfortunately, the equipment requirements of the black gloves were too harsh, and Xia Li could not wear them.

Even so, Xia Li, who was only level 1, now has attributes that are comparable to Lin Qi, who was level 10 at the time.

"Why else would you like to practice on your trumpet? It's so cool to have a main account and support your trumpet."

Just in case, Ryan also took some steamed buns and roast chicken from Lin Qi.

In the picture, 'Xia Li' is once again going down the rope.

"I don't know when the Blood Cult will make their move, so let's finish exploring the map as soon as possible."

The Blood Archbishop made a big move in the game. Ryan estimated that the people imprisoned in Cazorla Prison were all sacrifices to be made.

However, he remembered that before the Blood Archbishop took action, a wave of war broke out on the border of the empire. Augustus's neighboring countries sent troops all the way to the city of Berman. In the end, the protagonists turned the tide and helped Kasladi take control of the city of Berman.

In other words, at least Ryan had time before receiving news of the enemy invasion.

"It would be nice if I could start as a noble."

Ryan thought secretly.

There is still a big difference between nobles and commoners.

Even though he was able to reach his current position, it was all thanks to the recommendation of Casradi and Jonathan, with Adler secretly fueling the flames. If he really had no background, he would have been a security guard all his life.

According to Ryan, more than 80% of the positions in the municipal government and the military are occupied by aristocratic groups, and the remaining 20% ​​are more or less related.

Ryan estimated that the best he could reach was the position of director, which all depended on the efforts of Casradi and Adelnu. The noble group in Berman City would give him some face, but unless Ryan also became a noble, there would be no chance of reaching higher positions.

But if there's a noble starting out, then the promotion is legitimate... well, as long as there's a suitable reason.

In the game of Empress Online, there are actually many ways to be promoted to nobility, but many players do not choose to become a noble, because they prefer to let the protagonist gallop on those young ladies and empresses as a commoner.

If he really became a noble, he would like to play with common people instead.

Look, what a strange way of thinking.

While thinking, 'Xia Li' went down the cave again along the rope.

As soon as she appeared, she immediately attracted the attention of Yao Shou. Fortunately, Ryan was well prepared this time. In mid-air, 'Xia Li' jumped directly from the rope and began to chop vegetables and melons with the Corrosion Blade in hand.

"It's quite a lot. Fortunately I didn't act impulsively before."

After 'Xia Li' jumped down, Ryan could finally see the situation below clearly. This was the end of a passage. There were five Harriers wandering around the treasure chest. Whether he wanted to take the treasure chest or go to the other side, he needed to clear these Harriers.

Swish!

The first Harrier was killed, and the rich experience allowed 'Xia Li' to upgrade directly. Not only that, a small ball of light also dropped out.

"The first monster dropped something. Is there a bonus for beating monsters at different levels?"

Ryan didn't go to pick up the things because the other four Harrier Guards had surrounded him.

Exemption!

It is simply impossible to fight one against five. After all, 'Xia Li' has not changed her job yet. She has no skills and her upper limit of operation is too low if she relies on basic attacks.

Taking advantage of the twenty seconds of immunity, 'Xia Li' attacked crazily, catching a Harrier Guard and slashing at him.

Stab you to death, stab you to death, stab you to death, stab you to death...

The damage of the Corrosion Blade was very high. After twenty seconds, 'Xia Li' had successfully stabbed two of them to death. The remaining two fought while eating steamed buns, and were eventually killed successfully.

Three small balls of light exploded on the ground.

'Xia Li' walked over and touched the body.

【You got a steamed bun*1】

[You obtained Soul Jade*36]

"Tsk~ As expected."

【You have acquired the skill 'Swiftness'. 】

"what?"

Ryan's eyes lit up.

"Good boy, it finally broke out."

Ever since Lin Qi got the Swiftness skill while AFK last time, he hasn't gotten a second skill book since.

"Sure enough, the explosion rate of the skill Swiftness is quite high."

Ryan didn't plan to teach this skill to 'Xia Li'. He originally taught it to 'Lin Qi' because he needed to raise a big character. Now that 'Lin Qi' has basic strength, he still plans to give priority to arming himself.

He can learn skill books.

Throwing Swiftness into her backpack, 'Xia Li' came to the treasure chest.

Turn it on.

The dark golden treasure chest disappeared from the game interface after it was opened.

Ryan was stunned, and immediately realized that this thing should be a special existence refreshed by the game system mechanism, just like monsters will drop objects, which is a special mechanism that will be triggered by game characters.

The people in this world can neither see dropped items nor this kind of treasure chest.

"It seems that treasure chests may spawn in other places as well."

I have to pay more attention to it in the future.

【You obtained Soul Jade*500. 】

【You have obtained the Shield of Oath.】

【You have acquired the skill 'Combo'. 】

Three messages popped up, and Ryan's heart skipped a beat.

【Shield of Oath】

【Quality: First-class·Excellent】

[Effect 1: Constitution +2]

[Effect 2: Reduces damage received by 10%.]

[Equipment Requirements: Constitution 12]

[Description: There is never a peaceful and tranquil life. It's just that someone is carrying the burden for you.]

It's a first-level extraordinary equipment, not bad, but not very suitable for 'Xia Li' to wear. This thing is obviously for warriors, and Jonathan will probably like it very much.

[Combo (Passive): Attack a target. During continuous attacks, the damage of the next attack is increased by 10%, with no upper limit.]

"Fuck me!"

Ryan couldn't help but swear.

Combo skills!

Magical skills in the game!

Unlimited stacking damage, a must-have skill for dealing high damage.

"If you add a domineering skill... my father's son will be invincible."

Although combo skills are good, the invincibility is too difficult. Ryan had never achieved it before he traveled through time.

So, who should learn it?

If this skill is used well, it is a magical skill, but if it is used poorly, it is a five.

After thinking for a moment, Ryan decided to put it aside for now. He could learn Swiftness, but he couldn't use the combo for the time being. There was no need to use such a good thing in a hurry.

After collecting her things, 'Xia Li' began to walk towards the other side of the passage.

The passage was completely dark and she couldn't see anything. She took out a lantern from her backpack and groped her way slowly by the light.

The situation on this floor is completely different from the previous one. There are no cells, only one crossroad after another.

Even when walking to some intersections, you can still see skeletons on the ground. These are people who have been dead for a long time. Ryan recalled the situation here bit by bit.

The Kaluuto Labyrinth and the Kaluuto Blade were created by the same person. As the name suggests, the guy is called Kaluuto.

The lower level did not exist originally and did not belong to the Cazorla Prison until a guy named Karut took great pains to build a maze under the Cazorla Prison.

The reason he did this was actually because he respected an enemy general who was imprisoned here. Ryan couldn't understand the love and hate involved, but if he knew about this as a leader, he would just kill that bastard first.

【When you set foot on this road, you are stepping into the underworld.】

At this time, a stone tablet appeared at the crossroads with the following words engraved on it.

You hear the echoes of war.

[Water the path forward with blood, and forge the throne with the bones of the dead.]

【Are you ready to accept the trial? 】

Chapter 43 Loyalty Needs No Explanation

"Trial?"

Ryan thought about it for a moment, but it seemed that he didn't have this link in his memory.

However, echoes are almost bound to the existence of gods. Lin Qi obtained hidden professions and skills because he heard echoes.

"The official information says that the Blood God also represents war, but it's not a beautiful word like 'God of War', but a war maniac, a bloodthirsty battle."

Look at him, watering the roads with blood and building his throne with bones. He doesn't look like a serious god at all.

If the priest of the Gate of Janus were here, he would probably curse "pagan foreign gods".

Before Ryan could react, the prompt disappeared again.

Because no options were given, Ryan didn't know what the trial was and could only take it one step at a time.

Just then, a cough was heard from the corridor behind him.

It was Edward's voice, a little weak. After all, Charlie had just walked a long way, and if there was no one here, she would not have heard it at all.

Ryan looked up at the time. It was nine o'clock in the evening. Based on what he had observed about Charlie over the past two days, the Blood Archbishop would come for patrols at nine in the morning and nine in the evening every day, and bring some food along.

The rest of the time is to be determined. Sometimes sacrifices may be needed and people will be randomly taken out of the cell.

'Xia Li' hurried back along the same route, because she hadn't walked far and she remembered the way.

Once you crawl into the cell, cover the hole with a mat.

Just as I put away the rope, someone came over.

There is enough time, after all, she "lives" in the innermost part.

Two of the Blood Archbishops, one holding a wooden barrel, casually threw the bread from the cell into the cell when they passed by. Ryan had seen that kind of bread when he was patrolling. It was the cheapest baguette, very hard and tasteless, but it could fill his stomach.

When they got to 'Xia Li', another person carrying a basket opened the lock and put the basket in.

'Eat it.'

He left a word and locked the door again.

'etc. '

'Xia Li' called out to the other party, 'When will you let me out?'

The man sneered: "What are you thinking about? I'm glad I gave you something good to eat, but you're still thinking about leaving? Stop thinking about it and wait to serve the Blood God."

'What's the meaning? ’

"I don't understand. Of course, they want to use you as a sacrifice..."

"Hey, you've said too much."

"It's okay. How can this guy get away anyway? Once Lord Hart is ready, it's time for us, the Blood Archbishop, to make our mark."