Ark pigeon mode, activated!

[On your way to the core base of the Knight Academy for further training, you were intercepted.

A mountain-like shadow looms over you, steel roars, and steam rises like clouds!

You hear a terrifying roar like thunder—Stuart's bloodline must be severed! Little wolf, struggle with all your might!]

[Enter the Boss Stage, Tyrannical Orichalcum! ]

[The battle begins, the giant blade flashes past, and flesh and blood explode into mist]

【The battle is over, you are dead】

[In-depth Investigation Results: Combat Experience +6, Originium Ingot +5]

The acquisition of combat experience is very intuitively reflected in the body.

Chimilla could vaguely feel that her body had become more agile and easier to control, as if she had really grown a little after the battle.

But the amplitude is very small and not very obvious.

At this time, I have to say one thing - get rid of the pigeons in the half-washed solitary diamond!

Experience -50%, what a hell!

After completing the in-depth investigation, Camilla checked her panel on the status bar again.

【Dr.Chimera·Stuart#9581】

[Today's Collection: Ghost Blood, Broken Staff - Concentration, Half-Washed Solitary Diamond]

【Hope: 0】

[Originium Ingot: 5]

[In-depth investigation: 0 (23:57)]

After further investigation, the added collection has disappeared, and a countdown has been added after the number of times.

It seems that only one in-depth investigation can be carried out per day.

By now, Camilla had also noticed it.

He plays a real-life roguelike on the Furious Hell difficulty level, while In-Depth Investigation is a simple text-based roguelike.

The role of the latter is to assist the former in passing the level.

"Orichalcum..."

Camilla narrowed her eyes, read out the title, and quickly found the corresponding existence in her memory.

Title Knight Orichalcum, could it be that guy!?

If this information really corresponds to reality one by one, then the situation may not be good.

A titled knight with steam armor is definitely not someone he can fight against now!

However, as far as he knew, the Stuart family and the orichalcum knight had no connection at all, and their range of activities was almost two thousand miles apart. Where did the hatred come from?

If we dig deeper, I'm afraid the Stuart family has always had problems!

The gradual decline from generation to generation is not as simple as accidents or other factors!

Until now, the last remaining bloodline must be wiped out!

"interesting……"

Camilla nodded and put the question aside for the time being.

The Orichalcum Knight would not take direct action openly, so he didn't have to worry too much in the short term.

But there was a girl setting up a honey trap in his home's basement, and this was trouble that was right around the corner!

Also, you should go to the warehouse, you might find something there.

An in-depth investigation revealed that the hidden prison was discovered in the basement. The Stuart family had two basements: one was a wine storage room under the side hall on the first floor, and the other was a basement next to the warehouse, used for storing food.

Camilla left the study, got a lantern and a box of matches, and then went to the side hall.

This place is used to entertain close guests or have private conversations. The interior is elegant and soundproof. The wine storage room is located on one side, and a wool blanket is nailed on the small wooden door at the entrance.

Camilla opened the entrance and saw a narrow spiral wooden staircase extending down into the darkness.

He lit the lantern with a match and used the light to observe below.

Only after confirming that there was no major problem did Camilla go down the spiral wooden staircase.

The basement was very ordinary, with stone walls and a layer of Douglas fir wood for support. There were several wooden racks against the wall, with wine barrels on them and some bottles placed on the side.

Camilla tapped a few wine barrels gently. Most of them were empty. It seemed that the stock had not been replenished for quite some time.

He didn't care and turned to look at the walls and floor.

In order to maintain a constant temperature, the gaps in the walls and floors are filled with some materials and sealed.

After a quick observation, Camilla found something wrong. The wooden board behind a wooden frame showed signs of loosening.

Pry it open and a narrow passage slanting downward appears before your eyes.

Camilla stood in front of the passage and thought for a moment, then restored the wooden board and turned to leave.

Although he wanted to see the beautiful legs of the girl who was trying to scam him, he no longer had the [“End of Time”] and would not easily put himself in danger.

At this stage, it is enough to know its specific location.

Wait until he becomes stronger, then he will break her legs!

Camilla casually picked up a bottle of wine and left the basement along the spiral wooden staircase.

After re-covering the small wooden door, he walked out of the secondary living room.

A short corridor leads from the side hall to the main living room. There are stairs on both sides leading to the second floor, where his bedroom is.

As soon as he arrived at the main living room, he couldn't help but stop and squinted his eyes to look at Isfiel who was wiping the furniture in the main living room with a rag.

Isefel noticed his presence and turned around with a slight bow.

"Master, are you going to get some wine? Just tell me about this little thing. However, you are not yet old enough to drink, so please be moderate."

She spoke softly, her voice as clean and crisp as a flowing spring without much ups and downs.

"Well, you have a point, then..."

Camilla walked up to her and handed her the bottle of wine.

"I'll leave it to you, drink it well~"

After saying that, he turned and walked upstairs.

Isfiel held the wine and calmly watched his back disappear around the corner of the second floor.

After a long while, he responded softly.

"Yes."

……

Chapter 4: Blade Master Tower is full of hope~

A moment later, Camilla came down from the second floor again.

There are items corresponding to the collections in the warehouse, so don’t forget to look for them.

He came to the courtyard before it got dark.

The Stuart family mansion has been expanded several times. The main part is a semi-old mansion in a Georgian style. It is more refined and elegant than other houses in the city. The vegetation and flowers in the spacious courtyard are well-maintained and the scenery is beautiful.

The warehouse exists separately, with a gravel road extending from the courtyard gate to the front of the warehouse, which is to facilitate the transportation of items by carriage.

Camilla walked around the mansion before entering the warehouse.

There are many items in the warehouse, including old furniture, tools such as axes and hammers, and some damaged training supplies...

Camilla picked up a blunt, unsharpened sword at random, swung it twice, and then put it down.

He is small in size and weak in strength, so he is not suitable for heavy weapons.

Of course, training still needs to be a little heavier.

After a careful search and considerable effort, Camilla finally found an item that was suspected to correspond to the [Laughing Joker].

It was an old piece of letter paper with ancient poetry written on it. A faint spirit emanated from it. As soon as Camilla touched it, she immediately realized that it was unusual.

"The paper church gradually melts in the rain

On this day, the goose wind blows

It’s not spring for everyone…”

A short poem of unclear meaning.

Camilla didn't care. She carefully felt the spirit in the letter and couldn't help but smile.

This can be absorbed and can increase the speed at which he accumulates spirits!

Combined with the [Broken Staff - Concentration] that continues to be effective today, he is expected to reach the level of an apprentice knight in a short time!

The levels of knights are clearly divided into three categories: apprentice knights who have accumulated spiritual energy to a certain level and can enter the spiritual world; formal knights who can use exclusive spiritual arts; great knights who have completely spiritualized their steam armor and can crush armies single-handedly; and finally, paladins who are of the same rank as the great knights.

A titled knight is essentially no different from a formal knight, but because of the terrifying bonus of steam armor, it is divided into a separate level.

The gap between different levels is extremely exaggerated, so don't even think about fighting across levels.

After getting the letter, Camilla had no intention of continuing to rummage through the trash, and instead went to the training ground behind the mansion to practice.

The style of the training ground is a bit inconsistent with the Western-style mansion. It was newly built after the Stuart family acquired this mansion.

The mansion originally belonged to a nobleman of the former empire. Later, the royal family and nobles were all killed in the invasion of the Great Spirit. The knight class came to power, completely overthrew the feudal system, and established the new country of Cuisi.

In such a turbulent era, it was not difficult to obtain a noble mansion.

Interestingly, according to the records circulating within the Stuart family, although the terrifying great spirit almost destroyed the entire country, it only killed the royal family and several nobles.

And the rest... hehe.

The Paladins held a special meeting to discuss the use of nobles.

Turns out, it was of no use.

The knights who used to obey the royal family and the nobility were truly clowns.

Today, the highest authority in the new country of Cuisi is the Charter Parliament, which is composed of seven paladins as the core and many great knights.

There is no place for ordinary people here. The thinking and communication speed of ordinary people are far behind these monsters.

The night is getting darker.

Isfiel came to the training ground, glanced at Camilla who was closing her eyes and absorbing spiritual energy, and silently lit a whale oil lamp.

A light steadier and brighter than a kerosene lamp illuminated the training ground, and a strange vanilla scent filled the air.

A knight of the Stuart family once killed a large spirit companion in the shape of a whale, refined the whale oil and preserved it to make candles, oil lamps and other items.

The aroma released when it is lit has the effect of calming the mind and can be used to assist in spiritual practice. It is very precious, so it has always been used with caution, and there are still many stocks today.

Now that Camilla is the only one left in the Stuart family, she can be used at will.

With nothing to do in the evening, Isfiel sat next to the training ground and watched over Camilla quietly.

Gradually, a light began to appear on Camilla's body, like the pale white light of the sky reflected on water.

That was the light of his Spirit.

In the light, the letter paper turned to ashes bit by bit, his figure gradually faded, and finally disappeared like a phantom.

Isefel watched quietly.

……

In the boundless crimson world, Camilla slowly opened her eyes.

"Spirit world……"

The earth was like flesh and blood, with a faint strange pulsation, like blood rushing in the veins, and a fishy and sweet smell that was so sickening that it hit my face.

Kemila stood up and looked towards the end of the earth.

A tall white tower stands quietly.