A dull longsword and a heartbroken villager

Even so, the crazed giant snake still managed to bite into Dipfick's scales.

The snake's fangs could not withstand the scales and armor, and began to break, with fragments of the fangs scattering into the air.

But among these fragments of teeth, the giant snake still managed to forcibly tear a piece of flesh and skin off Tipfick's body.

This is a mad monster, launching a final, hysterical attack on a true god.

Despite having no chance of winning, they still struggled relentlessly.

"It is...my...thing...west—" This was the only thing the giant serpent remembered.

But what belonged to Himself, He could hardly remember anymore.

No one can record the outcome of the battle, and no one cares about the life or death of this scumbag.

If you told Bray that the world was going to end, he would say you were crazy.

Oh, I forgot to introduce it.

Bray, whose full name is Brayclath, is an ordinary villager living in Newham and works as a farmer.

He is a very cheerful and energetic young man who never complains or blames others.

I've been single for a long time, and I live a fulfilling life every day. I've never been envious of other people's happy lives.

The reason he doesn't have a girlfriend is simply because there aren't any suitable ones in town.

As for his profession, being a farmer is fine, it's perfectly acceptable.

Bray didn't think it was a job that would be looked down upon, and although Newham was known for its adventurers, he still thought being a farmer was quite nice.

He lived a peaceful life in the village for a long time without any unexpected events.

He didn't become an adventurer because he lacked the talent, and although he was sometimes quite clever, many people said he was mostly dull.

Even his sister complained about him in the same way.

As expected of her younger sister, she perfectly inherited the family's bloodline of吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or critical remarks).

"Brother, come and eat!" Bray's sister, Lux, called out from the edge of the field, holding a prepared lunchbox.

"Here I am." Bray wiped the sweat from his brow, put down his hoe, and walked out of the field.

"I'm going to the capital in a few days, so please take good care of yourself," Lux said.

“Hmm.” Bray nodded first, then remained silent for a few seconds.

"Lux, don't you think it's strange that the sky is so blue?" he asked, puzzled.

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

“I think a purple sky mixed with a bit of blue, a messy look, would be more normal,” he said.

"What nonsense are you talking about? The sky looks really strange no matter how you look at it."

"Besides, you can't see this color of sky anywhere else," Lux said irritably.

She wondered if her brother had gone crazy from farming for so long.

Even though my brother is often a bit slow-witted, he's not stupid. Why would he say something so lacking in common sense?

“That makes sense.” Bray thought about it and agreed that Lux was right.

A clear blue sky is normal; at worst, it's a smoggy day, isn't it?

How could there be purple or cyan colors? What kind of nonsense am I imagining?

“Oh, right.” Bray remembered something and spoke up.

"Lux, what do you think about me becoming an adventurer?" For some reason, he suddenly had the idea of ​​becoming an adventurer.

This is strange, since he clearly prefers farming; he feels he has a greater talent for farming than being an adventurer.

"Hey, bro, you're going to be an adventurer?" Lux couldn't imagine Bray becoming an adventurer, so she looked surprised.

That's true; a farmer like Bray is more likely to become a bandit than an adventurer.

Of course, of course, Lux doesn't want her brother to become a bandit.

“If you want to be…” Lux stammered, not wanting to object to her brother’s idea.

"Don't worry, I'll be going back to town from time to time, so you don't have to worry about being home alone." Bray reassured his sister.

"As long as you send me a letter before you go home, I will stay in town for a while."

"Hmm." Lux was a little surprised that her brother had thought so far ahead.

She did feel that she would feel very lost if she went home and no one was there.

"Alright, I won't disturb your work any longer. I'm going home now," Lux said to Bray as she cleared away all the tableware.

"See you when I get home." Bray nodded.

"Brother, remember to rest well after you get home from work, and don't do anything silly," Lux reminded Bray before leaving.

She was genuinely worried that Bray might overwork himself.

Bray waved goodbye to his beautiful, cute, and sensible sister, then picked up his hoe.

He didn't really think he had any talent for being an adventurer, but if Lux was going to study, it seemed that farming alone wouldn't be enough for him.

It's not bad for adventurers to earn some extra money.

It seems that my idea of ​​becoming an adventurer didn't just happen out of the blue.

But honestly, if I were to become an adventurer, how should I even begin?

If we're choosing a weapon, then bows and arrows are definitely the way to go; it's obviously impossible to lay mines and engage in hand-to-hand combat.

Bows and arrows are great! If I could, I'd love to ride a horse and shoot arrows with a bow; that would be so cool.

Even before he had begun his adventure, Bray was already imagining his future path.

While pondering these various thoughts, Bray tilled the land.

Sometimes, when townspeople pass by the fields, Bray will greet them.

"Bray seems to be in a good mood today."

"correct."

"The bakery is having a sale tomorrow, remember to go."

"You must remember."

Although he liked this peaceful life, he still needed some extra money to help Lux out.

Just as he was thinking this, Bray felt a little heavy-headed, but it went away after a short while.

It seems I really should do as Lux said and get some rest when I get back.

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He was an ordinary older brother, and Lux ​​was an excellent younger sister.

As he watched his sister leave Newham, Bray couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

Finally, someone from the Clarice family has made something of themselves.

After Lux left, she hugged Bray for a long time, clearly reluctant to part.

Unfortunately, no matter how reluctant I am, I still have to leave.

Lux applied to the academy in the capital city in order to see a wider world.

In that case, leaving is the best option.

Bray watched the carriage gradually disappear into the distance, listening to the clanging of its wheels.

Only after Lux's figure was completely out of sight did he quietly go inside.

He didn't plan to work in the fields today; instead, he started packing his things.

Lux left, and he also prepared to depart in a few days.

He opened his backpack, which contained some clothes and items that Bray thought might be useful.

Of course, the most important thing is the necessary weapon – the bow and arrow.

Bray tried shooting at targets in the yard and felt that his hit rate was pretty good, but not impressive.

He also wanted to see what the world outside the town was like.

Although he had been to the capital, it was only a few times.

He hadn't been to other cities many times, so it's fair to say that his knowledge of Capras was quite limited.

That's why he's full of curiosity about the world, and who knows, he might encounter some exciting adventures in the future.

Also, Bray has been single for so long, and he hopes to find a wife on his adventurous journey soon. He's been an adventurer for two months now, having left his town.

Lux only goes home when she has time off, so he only goes back to town once a year during holidays.

The rest of the time is spent on commissioned work.

Adventurers are a fascinating profession, at least that's what Bray thinks.

There are all sorts of adventurers, good guys and bad guys, priests and thieves.

Unfortunately, Bray has mostly been with temporary teams and has never had a long-term teammate.

Incidentally, he is now a so-called "hunter," and his weapon is a bow and arrow.

However, after so much time, Bray finally realized that his talent for archery didn't seem to be that great.

Regardless, Bray still intends to continue using the bow and arrow and has no plans to change weapons.

He firmly believed in the saying "practice makes perfect," and that even though he lacked talent, he would surely achieve something through consistent practice.

Despite being only an F-rank adventurer, Bray believes he will soon be able to advance further.

He's only nineteen years old; he has plenty of time to improve.

But he still felt he should focus on the task at hand first.

During this period, he took on a job to clean up an overpopulated group of Miqiu rabbits.

Although the Miko rabbits are cute, their overpopulation can severely impact farmland and pastures, so they must be eradicated when necessary.

"Whoosh—" Bray shot out an arrow.

"Snap." Unfortunately, the arrow missed the grass-eating rabbit, instead startling it.

Bray stood there stunned for a long time, his expression gradually freezing.

To be honest, it took him a long time to find this perfect sniping spot.

But why did things go wrong during the most important shooting segment?

"I missed..." Bray chuckled bitterly, weighing the bow in his hand.

Despite the disappointment, the fight must continue.

"Would it be better to use a sword..." Bray muttered to himself.

However, he soon realized that it was strange of him to have such thoughts for no reason.

He felt bad for the bow and arrow he had just bought, having used it for so long.

Moreover, close-quarters combat with a sword is not suitable for him, given his physique and lack of agility.

With those attributes, becoming a swordsman is like dreaming for Bray.

I think bows and arrows are a better fit for my development.

As Bray attempted to continue his campaign against Miqiu Rabbit, a group of soldiers dressed in uniform armor slowly surrounded him.

Standing in the forest, Bray looked at the group of people around him with some confusion.

"What do you want to do?" Bray tried to ask.

The menacing appearance of the soldiers made him somewhat wary.

"Arrest this remnant of the Federal Army!" With that order, Bray was forcibly dragged up.

"Wait a minute!" Bray exclaimed anxiously.

“No, wait a minute,” the soldier on the other side replied.