A dull longsword and a heartbroken villager

It's not just silver-type creatures or monsters that can destroy people; people themselves can also destroy their own kind.

“Don’t be afraid,” Bray said calmly.

"The Imperial Capital Safe Zone is not as vulnerable as you think."

"But it's true... if a man-eating monster goes in, more or less people will die."

Despite Bray's belief that with Carrasco, who could die at any moment, and the military around, nothing could cause a commotion.

But it was inevitable that a few people would die.

There are many ordinary people in the safe zone, and even a normal serial killer could pose a threat.

Those with considerable strength can even exploit loopholes in law enforcement to bully ordinary people.

"But at least for now, nothing's happening. No strangers have entered the safe zone." Bray turned and glanced at the safe zone far behind him.

"how do you know?"

"The Imperial Capital Safe Zone isn't that big; you can see it with just a glance." The entire safe zone isn't very large either; observing it once using your Mind's Eye won't be particularly tiring.

If there's someone unfamiliar, Bray will easily notice.

"What a pity, I don't have the skill to track my prey," Bray muttered to himself, grabbing a handful of blood-stained dirt.

If Bray could have tracked down the target with only bits and pieces of information, unfortunately, he wasn't that good.

Should we explore forward or backward?

Logically, the man-eating creature should be getting closer and closer to the safe zone.

For some reason, Bray felt that there would be more clues if he went further.

Having made up his mind, Bray casually buried the body back down and then placed a plank on top of it.

It's quite tragic to be left to rot in the wilderness, and Bray hopes that one day he will be buried by a kind person.

“Let’s move forward,” Bray said.

"Why not go back? That guy must have already left and is closer to the safe zone." Luo Shiqi was puzzled by Bray's actions.

Reversing a move isn't necessarily a smart move; it could just be a stupid one.

"At least figure out what this is," Bray said quietly.

"What is that... didn't you say it was a person?"

"How strong is that man-eating guy you're talking about?"

"A very skilled assassin..." the boy gave a fair assessment.

If you weren't skilled enough, you couldn't kill everyone silently.

Luo Shiqi didn't leave beforehand; he's probably already inside that person's stomach.

"An assassin? But the tearing force looks like that of a berserker."

"There is indeed something strange about it."

"There could be risks if we rush in without figuring things out first," Bray said, walking ahead with his back to Luo Shiqi.

"Are you that cautious? I can say that guy is no match for you," the boy said, completely baffled by Bray's every move.

"It's never a bad thing to be cautious, and the one at risk isn't me, it's others." Bray didn't elaborate, just casually left out a sentence.

That's right, if it weren't for the demigod, Bray wouldn't have gotten into trouble.

But just because he's safe doesn't mean others aren't in danger; maybe that guy has some other special characteristics.

If he had been a little more cautious when he clashed with the "Alliance of the Gods," he might have encountered the "Lord of the Demigods" much later. In that case, the number of Silver Seeds in the Central Continent would have been even smaller, and everyone's lives would have been better.

All we know for now is that guy is good at killing people and likes to use words and brute force, which doesn't match the assassin described by Luo Shiqi at all. Bray only knows how to use a sword, but if he has a sword in his hand, he won't be afraid of anything.

With a sword in hand, sometimes even if he can't win, he'll still fight the opponent, and I don't know where his mysterious confidence comes from.

But Bray is well aware that just because he doesn't feel there's a risk doesn't mean that the risk won't be passed on to others.

After so many adventures, Bray has matured a lot, at least he considers many more things now.

He always thought about things that others didn't, and as he approached thirty, he thought about even more things.

"See? He's definitely not human." Bray tapped on the charred bathroom wall and said casually.

"No one can withstand that kind of firepower, not even me."

"Although I won't be roasted." After a pause, Breton added, "Sometimes it's better to be more precise."

The traces of battle here are very clear; even an adventurer like Bray could deduce what happened.

It's not possible to deduce it completely, but we can still get some key information.

If there were a mage, they might even be able to use magic to rewind the scene here.

However, I estimate that the scene would be too beautiful to bear looking at.

"What exactly is that thing?"

"I don't know," Bray honestly told the truth.

"..." Luo Shiqi looked at Bray strangely. The man in front of him had investigated for a long time and concluded that the other party was not human.

"Anyway, it should be something you don't have to worry about when you cut it," Bray added.

"Alright, let's find a suitable place and go after that thing."

"You found the other person?"

"We'll look for it in a bit. It's inconvenient here, too far away." Bray said in a language that Luo Shiqi couldn't understand at all, and then picked up some of the deceased's belongings nearby.

These dead people were probably people who needed supplies to leave the safe zone.

Regardless of whether they were doing it for money, the fact that they dared to risk their lives to find what others needed deserves Bray's respect.

Among their belongings were many supplies, but the cannibalistic creature wasn't interested in them and didn't take a single item.

Bray will have to figure out what to do with these things when he gets back. He's unlikely to keep them for himself, since there's no need... and he doesn't really need them that much.

It would be better to find the relatives of these adventurers and return them to others.

If there are no relatives, just hand it over to Eric for distribution.

That's a public facility; resources will be allocated reasonably.

"Then how are you going to find it?"

"You can roughly tell where it is just by looking at it."

"Um, what do you mean by 'take a look'?"

"The literal meaning." Bray was too lazy to explain to Luo Shiqi what "sharp-wittedness" meant. Not many people had such a thing, so explaining it would be useless.

For Brei, the biggest use of this thing is probably as a radar, and it's surprisingly convenient and easy to use.

But just as Bray was looking for a place where he didn't need to cover too much area, he heard the sound of shoes clattering.

Bray's expression turned cold almost instantly; it seemed that not bringing Levy and the others was the right choice.

He pushed Luo Shiqi behind him with one hand and looked in the direction from which the sound came.

The sound came from a very far place, but the place was so open that any sound was particularly clear.

The clacking sound of the heels echoed faintly in the surroundings.

The incredibly brisk rhythm made it so that Bray knew who it was without even having to guess.

Marek has disappeared from the world, so only one person is left who would appear so inexplicably.

"Oh my god!!! Oh my god!" Jonathan exclaimed when he saw Bray shielding Luo Shiqi behind him.

The sound of surprise was impossible to hide, and the mask also displayed a comical laugh.

But that meticulously tailored tuxedo was completely out of place in this ruin, and even in this apocalyptic era.

So clean and spotless, it was as if they were from two different worlds, just like Bray, who was wearing a tattered coat.

Jonathan was very happy, especially happy today, not because of anything else, but because he met an old friend he hadn't seen for more than two years.

"Isn't that the legendary Wasteland Scrapper! Mr. Ring-Bearer?!" Jonathan stopped about a hundred meters away from Bray and shouted loudly.

He would have gotten closer in the past, but now, without sufficient preparation, he doesn't intend to get too close to Bray.

After all, no one knew whether he would be cut in two by Bray's sword and fall directly into the next cycle of reincarnation.

There's no other way. Mr. Bijing's strength is now unfathomable. If Jonathan doesn't intend to do something rash, he'd better not rush in.

Bray's growth rate wasn't phenomenal; it took him nearly ten years to develop, so it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was normal or too slow.

Normally, it only takes one or two years for a protagonist to go from mortal to god, but this Mr. Bijie took almost ten years, which is too long.

"I apologize, I was a little rude. I got a little carried away with my excitement after not seeing you for so long." Jonathan quickly took off his top hat and bowed deeply to Bray.

"It's been over two years since we last met, and I've missed the interesting Master of the Precepts very much." He put on his hat, wiped the sand off the end of his walking stick, and said in a light tone.

"I really thought it would be five years before I could meet you again, but I never expected this day to come so suddenly."

"Happiness really does come so suddenly."

Bray remained silent, watching as the talkative Jonathan continued to chatter on and on to himself.

Jonathan eventually stopped talking until he was hoarse.

"Lord Bray, is this someone you know?" Luo Shiqi asked tentatively after glancing at Jonathan.

"Don't speak, don't talk to this clown, and it's best not to take his words to heart," Bray said softly with his back to Luo Shiqi without turning to look at him.

“This is for your own good.” Bray’s tone was more serious than usual.

Bray stopped Luo Shiqi from speaking in time, but unfortunately, Jonathan heard Luo Shiqi's question.

Did Jonathan notice Luo Shiqi before? Of course he did.

Everything in this world can be a destabilizing factor, so Jonathan never overlooks any detail.

Any detail can make things more interesting, and what if you accidentally miss something that could make the world more interesting? That would be irreparable.

“Oh!!! Young man! Good question! I’d be very happy to answer this question!” Jonathan stopped what he was saying and revealed an exaggerated, creepy smile on his mask.

Bray knew he was doomed the moment he saw the other person's reaction; this clown had so much more to say... Unless you have a lot of self-control, never talk to this clown who never lies.

If Jonathan hadn't been standing so far away, Bray would have killed this menace to humanity immediately.

He used to be unable to kill this annoying guy, but now this guy is avoiding him.

“I am very, very familiar with Mr. Zhijing; we have known each other for years.”

“If classmates become very close after knowing each other for a few years, then my relationship with Mr. Bijingren definitely goes beyond that of classmates!”

"Unfortunately, I've never liked lying, so I have no choice but to tell the truth!"

“That’s right. Although we are acquaintances and have an extraordinary relationship, to Mr. Bijing, I am an absolute villain.”

Several identical clowns appeared behind Jonathan, constantly building a stage for him to facilitate his dramatic and eloquent speech.

"But my attitude toward the precept-holder is different. I dare say that I admire the precept-holder to the point of prostration."

"They are idols! Yes, those who uphold the precepts are idols of petty people!"

"If it weren't for the danger to my life, I would have considered asking him for a signed copy."

"By the way, I wonder if your handwriting is good, Mr. Zhijie?" Jonathan suddenly asked.

“It doesn’t look good.” Bray’s right eyelid twitched as he heard this.

"Really? What a pity, that little guy still won't ask you for an autograph." The clown looked a bit dejected.

Luo Shiqi stood silently after hearing what Bulei said, but his eyes kept curiously lingering on the two of them.

These two... were treating this hellish place like an ordinary street, just standing there chatting.

Although it was Jonathan's one-sided chatter.

And where did those people behind Jonathan come from? Luo Shiqi was really curious.

What Luo Shiqi saw this time was something that most people would never encounter in their entire lives.

He simply didn't realize how important all of this was, how important it was to change anyone's life.

“You’re standing so far away, you have to shout to speak, doesn’t your throat hurt?” Bray asked several times in a row.