Infinite: Starting from Infiltrating Other Spaces

"But what about humans?"

The equipment you can exchange for is mostly white-grade, with green-grade being the absolute best.

Archery skills are also mediocre, called basic archery. Someone tested it and found that an elven archer of the same proficiency level could easily beat basic archery.

Some people speculate that this thing might be like the baseball fist, where it undergoes a qualitative change as the level increases.

It is said that some high-level players have invested a lot of resources to try it out, and have directly reached LV7 with superb skills. As a result, their basic skills are extremely solid, but they have nothing else.

I heard that this big shot perished during an adventure due to unreasonable resource allocation.

The most crucial aspect is the reward settlement.

After the war ends, contributions are calculated based on faction, and then each individual's percentage within their faction is calculated.

Robin Hood spread his hands: "So, you can imagine, Master. The human faction is already incredibly weak, a bunch of old, weak, sick, and disabled people. They're practically just playing around on the battlefield, so how can they make any faction contribution?"

The main forces in the war were elves and dwarves, so almost no one chose humans; they were mostly complete novices who knew nothing.

Fortunately, even if you choose the wrong faction, you can switch factions after spending some contribution points.

Li Xia nodded thoughtfully and fell silent.

“Brother Master—” Robin Hood paused, then said sincerely, “The human faction is a huge pit. The data also says that many people don’t believe the human faction can be so weak and think there’s something fishy going on.”

Some individuals who performed exceptionally well in the trials confidently chose the human camp, only to make a fatal mistake at the last step, leading to a series of errors. The most important thing in the first stage is to accumulate experience.

Otherwise, we wouldn't have thought of extorting green-clad characters.

So—never think about going to the human world. Even if your encounters are amazing, you're not necessarily the protagonist. You'll always have some unexpected adventures.

In other words, who among those who can enter this magical hall isn't a protagonist?

This statement was made with genuine sincerity and without any pretense, making it a perfect example of speaking frankly with someone you don't know well.

Li Xia almost believed that there was genuine affection in the hall, but he quickly realized what was happening and raised his glass in acknowledgment.

"Let bygones be bygones, thanks."

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The three of them ate something quick and then rushed out again to continue their faction mission. Those who traveled in groups along the Old Forest River were safe, but they were a bit late and wouldn't arrive until evening.

They need to take advantage of this time to do more faction quests to increase their advantage.

On the way to Lonely Mountain, Arthur said unhappily, "I say, why did we just back down and tell that kid the information we bought with points?"

The tavern is a safe zone, and he can't attack me, so what are we afraid of!

Robin Hood paused, gritted his teeth, and cursed, "Arthur, is your brain filled with water?"

Are we supposed to stay in the safe zone until the trial ends? This ruthless guy can kill the three of us like it's nothing!

"We just wanted to rob and extort equipment and points, and we didn't even manage to steal any!"

"You son of a bitch! Do you even know what an attempted crime is? We already did it, we just didn't succeed!"

Robin Hood wanted nothing more than to punch Arthur; heaven knows how such a fool ever joined his adventure party.

"Then...you didn't have to give him such sincere advice at the end..." Arthur was speechless and muttered sullenly.

Zorro, the other companion, didn't say anything, but he also showed a similar expression.

A bunch of idiots!

Robin Hood felt a headache coming on. As prospective members of the high-ranking adventurer guild, the Knights of the High, this trial was actually a test for the three of them to become full members.

Robin Hood had great ambitions; he wanted to travel further in this infinite world and see more of the sights.

Therefore, in order to achieve this goal, he needs to become a key member of the adventure team, and he needs to have a fool who can take the fall for him—Arthur and Zorro would be perfect.

“But you don’t need to worry…” Robin Hood was silent for a moment, then subtly revealed the trap he had just quietly set: “My last words seemed like advice.”

But in reality, it's a form of manipulation. Some people always think they are special, one in a million geniuses, and the protagonist of the story.

This is especially true of those who perform exceptionally well in the trials, which leads to a strange sense of arrogance. When they hear my opinions, they instinctively refute them, feeling that they must be different from everyone else.

To prove this point....."

Robin Hood turned around and looked at Lake-town floating on the water, as if he could see Li Xia looking down on him and choosing the human side.

"He will definitely choose the human camp; arrogance has always been like that!"

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"Oh? You want to join the Long Lake Town Guard?"

A man with eyebrows that were joined together, looking both comical and cunning, subtly rubbed his fingers together.

"This is a very important position... Only those with the ability can join the Long Lake Town Guard."

[Alfred, the sycophant, is soliciting bribes from you. You can choose to pay 100 points to convert into gold to bribe him.]

Li Xia ignored the prompt from the Hall of Light in front of him and shook his head: "The ancient law stipulates that as long as one is willing to fight for Longlake Town and proves his bravery, he can join the Longlake Town Guard."

Alfred paused, seemingly trying to recall if such a provision existed in the law.

“The traveler from afar is right, such is the ancient law,” a cold voice interrupted. Alfred turned to look at the newcomer, a hint of disgust on his face: “Bard, this is none of your business!”

Li Xia looked curiously at the tall man walking from the side. His half-length black hair was loose, and his face was full of sternness. This was Bard, the legendary archer who later shot Smaug, the new king of the Valley Kingdom, and the dragon slayer.

“Young man, are you ready to show your bravery?” Bard ignored Alfred and walked straight up to Li Xia.

"Yes, and I am willing to fight for Longlake Town!"

You have triggered the hidden human faction quest: The True Laketown Guard.

Transcending the halls of power is awesome!

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1. Monthly pass 2. Recommendation vote

Alfred the sycophant is a fictional character in the film; this trial instance combines elements of the original story and the movie.

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Proof of Bravery (Please continue reading)

The tasks for joining a faction are mostly similar. For example, joining the dwarf faction requires paying a certain amount of gold dust.

The Elf faction is a shining gem.

Neither the gold sand nor the gems are expensive; if you exchange them with points, it will cost around 100 points.

The Orc faction is a bit special, requiring the killing of an elf or dwarf, but since the Orc faction is essentially a merger of the Dire Wolf and Orc factions, it's normal for it to be a little different.

Finally, there's the human faction, namely Laketown.

Since the sycophant Alfred controlled the power to select people to join the guard, one could simply bribe him to join the ranks.

Choosing to refuse the bribe will trigger the second quest, which requires paying an expensive deposit to the mayor, or you can join a faction.

Li Xia was originally very obedient and had no intention of joining the human camp; he was quite interested in archery skills.

Until the Hall of Transcendence quietly gave a tiny hint.

Li Xia swore that the hint was really small, as if it would be discovered by the Hall of Light if it were too big.

There was just a huge exclamation mark above Bard's head on the minimap, just like the one I saw when I played the game.

You have triggered the hidden human faction quest: The True Laketown Guard.

[Mission Objective: Complete the Proof of Valor]

[Proof of Valor: Defeat the Giant Spider, Orc, War Wolf, or Swamp Crocodile; completing any one of these will suffice]

[Quest Reward: Join the Long Lake Town Archer Guard]

“Young man, if you want to join the Longlake Town Archer Guard, you need to prove your bravery. We reject cowards. After you complete the mission, bring your spoils to me.”

Bard nodded to Li Xia, a hint of worry on his stern face, and then prepared to leave.

“Wait a moment, Mr. Bard.”

Li Xia's expression was a little strange. He reached into his pocket with one hand, pretending to rummage around, but actually took out items from his spatial storage.

"Are these okay?"

He spread his hands, revealing several spider venom sacs and silk sacs.

“A silk sac from a giant spider?” Bard stopped, picked one up, examined it closely, and even sniffed it. “It’s about a day old, and it was just peeled off the corpse not long ago.”

"Yes, the spiders I encountered while traversing the dense forest road on my way to Lake Town, and in fact, I also ran into a small group of orks."

Bard's expression turned noticeably serious: "Ork? Are there any dire wolves?"

"Of course, we fought a fierce battle. The Oaks retreated, leaving behind their corpses. Unfortunately, I found them smelly and they didn't bring back any spoils, only these gold coins."

Li Xia spoke slowly and deliberately, while taking out several silver and gold coins and placing them in Bard's hand.

"That's right, it definitely has the stench of orcs and the pungent smell of dire wolves..."

Bard was silent for a moment, then suddenly looked up and asked, "What weapon do you use?"

"gun or spear"

Bard took the spear from the guard next to him and threw it at him: "Prove to me that you have the ability to do the story you're telling me."

But he soon realized that his words were superfluous, because the young man's aura changed the moment he grasped the spear.

He just stood there, holding a gun in one hand, and there was a subtle sense of oppression that made people's hearts tremble.

"Tap—" A soft knocking sound rang in my ears.

Bard felt as if a flash of silver light had passed before his eyes, and the not-so-sharp spear had pierced through the thick wooden plank.

What a formidable spearman!

"What's your name?"

"summer"

"Go and get a bow. How can we manage if the archery guards of Longlake Town don't know how to use bows and arrows?"

Bard waved and turned to leave, just as the notification popped up.

[Mission: Proof of Valor Completed]

You have successfully joined the Long Lake Town Archer Guard.

You have chosen the human side.

Faction quests are now available.

[Next phase of main quest start time: 6 days 16 hours]

Your bravery has earned the approval of Bard, the captain of the Longlake Town Archer Guard.

You have obtained the standard longbow of the Longlake Town Archery Guard and acquired basic archery skills.

Li Xia was taken aback, not expecting these extra benefits. He nodded to Bard.

"Thank you. Should I call you captain now?"

A rare smile appeared on Bard's usually cold and serious face: "Just call me Bard. Practice hard, and if you get itchy, go find old Joel to do some work."

Just as he was about to leave, Alfred, the sycophant who had been watching silently, finally couldn't help but scream:

"Bard! Conscripting guards is the mayor's prerogative! You have no right to recruit guards!"

"Alfred, if I remember correctly, the mayor's power comes from the Longlake Town laws passed down through generations, and he is elected by the people."

So this person, who only has the right to be mayor by relying on the law... wants to deny the law?

Bud gave him a cold glance, waved his hand, and left alone.

In the past, he probably wouldn't have clashed with the mayor and Alfred.

But ever since the dwarves arrived, Bard had a growing sense of foreboding.

It seemed that a momentous event was about to occur, which was why he was desperately trying to strengthen the Changhu Town Guard.

The mayor's guard was utterly useless. They were good at oppressing the people and collecting taxes, but they were useless at defending against enemies.

They'll run faster than the Shard's rabbits; the only hope is their own archer guard!

Alfred was speechless; he could only utter a few polite words before hastily leaving.