Chapter 284: Grave Pit, Reynas, Imina both 28lv

Go-Jin finds a "Herbalist" among the Magic Humans, uses herbs and magic to treat the "Plague" toxin on his body, and then looks gloomy.

He heads toward the territory of the Blue Maggot race, which is close to the mountain range.

Along the way.

Go-Jin sees many Goblins, these Goblins in groups of three or five, carrying corpses of Iron Rats, other demi-human races, or monsters, also heading toward the direction of the Blue Maggot race.

As they approach the destination,

The number of Blue Maggots gradually increases, and at the same time, a faint, nauseating stench begins to permeate the air.

This is not emitted by the Blue Maggots themselves, but comes from a deeper location.

Go-Jin holds his breath slightly and continues to walk forward; most of the Blue Maggots nod in salute when they see Go-Jin.

"Lord Go-Jin." A female respectful voice comes from the front.

Go-Jin looks at a Blue Maggot walking toward him, expressionless and remaining silent; it is not indifference, but he is not sure who the other party is.

Well!

Blue Maggots all look the same in his eyes.

"I am Beibeibei." Beibeibei introduces itself, as if knowing Go-Jin cannot distinguish them:

"I don't know where Lord Go-Jin intends to go?"

"Grave Pit." Go-Jin says.

"I see. Please wait a moment; the siblings are currently enjoying themselves." Beibeibei understands and reminds him apologetically.

This Lord Go-Jin before it is not only powerful in strength but also equal in status to the "King," so it needs to maintain respect.

Go-Jin's expression pauses: "Okay."

The so-called "Grave Pit" started after that mysterious human took control of the Blue Maggot and Pandes races, letting both races separate a portion of their tribesmen to dig pits.

How deep the entire pit is now, Go-Jin cannot be sure; he only knows that all the corpses are transported here and then thrown into the pit.

This looks like food bestowed upon the Blue Maggot and Pandes races to enjoy.

However.

These demi-human races are not clear, but Go-Jin, who has stayed in the human world, knows what the other party is doing.

Undead!

There are many reasons for the generation of "Undead," and Go-Jin does not know much about this, but he has stayed in the Empire for so long.

He knows that every time the Empire and the Kingdom go to war, in order not to let the dead become undead, they will send the corpses to the graveyard and then mourn them.

Especially those who died unnatural deaths, the probability of becoming undead is even greater.

That human built a "Grave Pit" and threw a large number of demi-human corpses into it, very likely to let these corpses generate negative energy, thereby spawning undead.

Not very likely—it is certain!

Go-Jin thinks this way in his heart; because he is a warrior, he cannot feel the existence of negative energy, and he has specifically asked the magic caster of the Magic Humans.

The other party's response was that they also did not perceive the existence of negative energy.

Go-Jin is not sure if the living can feel negative energy, or if it is because the "Grave Pit" has existed for too short a time, but over time, it is very likely that powerful undead will really be generated.

That will not only be a disaster for the entire demi-human race but even a disaster for all living beings!

Go-Jin originally wanted to tell this matter to the kings of other demi-human races, but during this period, he clearly felt that the Blue Maggot King and others were very afraid of that human.

Especially every once in a while, the Blue Maggot King and others would disappear with that human, which makes Go-Jin indecisive.

Lower Water Month.

March 9th.

Two figures lie on a mountain ridge, and following their gaze, one can see Goblins, Ogres, and Iron Rats in the hilly region.

Three demi-human races with huge differences in appearance are actually transporting meat and food traded from their humans together.

"Those human traitors!"

"Actually doing this kind of thing for money."

One of the young men among the two grinds his teeth. The middle-aged man beside him, with a weather-beaten face, is much calmer, his eyes staring tightly at the demi-humans passing by below.

If Anri were here, she would definitely recognize these two; they are two of the ten people who bought the "Regeneration Potion" back then.

This young man is even the one who checked the potions at that time.

"Kaleb, should we continue to go deeper?" The young man says.

Kaleb shakes his head, his small, narrowed eyes revealing solemnity: "This is already the limit; going any further will definitely be discovered."

They are the elites sent to investigate the cause of the changes in the Hills, a total of 10 people.

After entering the hilly region, they divided into pairs to investigate; the Abelion Hills are very dangerous, and dispersing forces is not a good choice.

This means that once danger appears, the probability of survival will be extremely low, but everyone has no choice but to do so; their most important task is to collect intelligence.

Everyone knows that they might die in this mission!

"Have you discovered anything unusual?" Kaleb suddenly speaks in a low voice.

"These different demi-humans..." The young man lowers his voice, but is interrupted before he can finish.

"It's not the abnormality of these demi-humans, but the environment." Kaleb raises his head slightly, watching the clear sky above:

"Have you noticed? Since entering the hilly region, the weather has been unusually good, even a bit hot; this kind of weather shouldn't appear in this season and month."

Hearing this, the young man is stunned, not understanding why he would care about this kind of weather problem at this time.

"Okay."

"The weather here is indeed too good; not even a single rain has fallen. However, Mr. Kaleb, I personally feel that the focus now shouldn't be on this."

The young man whispers, his gaze falling on the demi-human squad transporting goods at the very end:

"The intelligence collected so far is limited; we need to ask these ugly-looking demi-humans in person."

Kaleb also looks over, understanding the young man's meaning: "Okay."

Swish! Swish!

The gray cloaks similar to raincoats draped over their bodies slowly begin to become transparent, and the two of them also disappear together.

The cloak is a magic item, possessing the 2nd-tier magic ability "Invisibility"; besides that, the boots can eliminate footsteps, and the magic ring on the hand can eliminate scent.

In short, all the equipment on them is provided specifically by Her Majesty the Holy Queen to complete this mission.

"Sound Muffling!"

Suddenly, an invisible magic fluctuation spreads.

Before the Ogre walking at the very front can react to what happened, Kaleb's figure appears out of thin air on its right side.

The short sword pierces the air.

It accurately stabs into the armpit of the Ogre's right arm holding the weapon, and twists forcefully.

"Awoo!"

The Ogre lets out a painful howl, subconsciously letting go of the weapon in its hand and raising its arm.

"Thick-skinned idiot."

Kaleb moves agilely, grabbing the Ogre's right wrist a step ahead, and with a flip, uses the upward force of the arm to easily leap over the Ogre's head.

"Throat-Slitting Strike!"

Kaleb clamps the Ogre's head with his legs, making it unable to move, and the short sword in his hand quickly stabs into the Ogre's neck, sliding forcefully.

The Ogre, which was just about to struggle, suddenly loses its strength and falls to the ground with a bang.

Kaleb stands on the Ogre's corpse and looks in the other direction; the young man has also solved the scattered Goblins at the first opportunity.

In the blink of an eye!

Only one Iron Rat remains in the field.

Facing the two humans who suddenly appeared before its eyes, the Iron Rat is clearly somewhat dazed, and then it reacts, letting out a sharp scream: "Enemy attack!"

"It really sounds like a rat screaming."

The young man evaluates, standing behind the Iron Rat, blocking the Iron Rat's path with Kaleb in front and behind.

Under the "Sound Muffling" magic, no matter how the Iron Rat shouts, the sound cannot penetrate out.

"Is there any way to make this rat answer questions honestly?" The young man shouts loudly.

They killed the Goblins and Ogres first because the intelligence of these two races is too low, while the intelligence of the Iron Rats is higher, making it easier to pry useful intelligence from the other party's mouth.

"Don't know."

Kaleb narrows his sharp little eyes and sizes up the Iron Rat, "If it were us humans, at most in one night, I would even know when he wet his pants at what age."

"As for demi-humans, they should be able to hold out a bit longer... let's cripple it first."

Hearing what this companion said.

"Okay, Mr. Kaleb."

The young man shivers inexplicably, very suspicious that the other party worked in some unspeakable place before joining this elite investigation squad.

During this period, Tang Zheng has been living a life of a simple routine.

He teleports between three locations: the Holy Kingdom, the Abelion Hills, and the Kingdom. Fortunately, he can use the seventh-tier "Greater Teleportation"; otherwise, using ordinary teleportation magic to transfer between countries would require several transfers.

Currently.

Matters in the hilly region are gradually becoming complex and intense, though overall, they remain under Tang Zheng's complete control.

However, even without needing to guess.

Tang Zheng can foresee that a relatively large conflict will likely break out in the hilly region before long.

With such dense trade between ogres and humans, if the Iron Rat-men could discover it, it is only a matter of time before other demi-human races find out as well.

Coupled with the destruction of the powerful Iron Rat-man tribe, the scattering of a large number of Iron Rat-men, and the death of the "Gray King," one of the "Ten Greats of the Demi-humans."

This series of events will inevitably attract the attention of other races.

Therefore.

For some time now, Tang Zheng's main energy has been focused on the hilly region; as for the Holy Kingdom and the Kingdom, there is nothing that requires him to waste his energy.

As for the Empire.

Tang Zheng had long ago sent people ahead to pay a visit and leave behind magic marks, so he has secretly been there a few times, yet he has never been able to pinpoint Fluder's location.

Royal Capital, "E-Rantel."

Night.

In a noble's courtyard.

Reynas and Yi Mi Na are sparring within the spacious courtyard, the two beautiful figures rapidly distancing themselves after every collision.

Reynas holds a long spear, her long golden braided hair fluttering in the air with the swaying of her figure, and heavy spear strikes are unleashed continuously, turning into afterimages under the night sky.

Yi Mi Na, however, moves with agility, showing no intention of getting close to Reynas, and uses the bow and arrow in her hand to continuously harass from a distance.

The two look as if neither can do anything to the other.

"The gap is still somewhat obvious."

Tang Zheng sits on a wooden chair on the periphery, watching Reynas and the other in the arena; he does not think their levels are about the same.

"Yi Mi Na's attack methods have little effect on Reynas, but once Reynas's attack lands, Yi Mi Na will be heavily injured; this is the power of a High Rank profession."

"Ninjutsu: Detection!"

Under the perception of the detection magic, the levels of both Reynas and Yi Mi Na have already reached level 28.

"Stuck at this level again?" Tang Zheng frowns, thinking silently.

Ever since he researched the "Dragon Blood Potion" that can increase life force, Tang Zheng naturally had no intention of being stingy, and he has been traveling back and forth to the Kingdom during this time.

It was to provide Yi Mi Na and Reynas with the "Dragon Blood Potion."

As for the other type of Dragon Blood Potion that can provide a "Berserk" effect, Tang Zheng couldn't be bothered to make it; it has no use and wastes dragon blood.

Up to now.

There are only 4 people provided with the "Dragon Blood Potion": the Witch of the Miss Cuiye (28lv), the Lizardman Crusch Lulu (25lv), Reynas (28lv), and Yi Mi Na (28lv).

The levels of the four have reached the point where no matter how many more "Dragon Blood Potions" they consume, they cannot be raised any further.

"Could it be the so-called 'bottleneck'?"

Tang Zheng thinks with inner doubt, "The description of the 'Dragon Blood Potion' clearly says 'effective below level 30,' yet they are stuck at level 28."

"'Hero Realm' might not just be a simple title."

These 4 people consist of two demi-humans and two humans; through the comparison of these individuals consuming the "Dragon Blood Potion," Tang Zheng has become much clearer about the potion's true effect.

The most special one is the Witch of the Miss Cuiye.

Originally, by using the "Wild Transformation Ritual," the Witch of the Miss Cuiye had already been raised to 28lv; after consuming the Dragon Blood Potion, there was absolutely no effect at all.

"Normal level advancement is, in the final analysis, an improvement of the profession, while the life force increased by the 'Dragon Blood Potion' will, to a certain extent, drive the improvement of the profession."

"This should be related to the profession the user is proficient in; the more proficient one is in a certain profession, the more emphasis will be placed on improving that profession's level."

This is a guess Tang Zheng analyzed after asking about the process of the four people raising their levels, "But in reality, the most direct improvement should be the HP value."

When Tang Zheng first consumed dragon blood, what increased the most was the HP value, and the level detected by detection magic is not 100% accurate.

For example.

When Ainz used detection magic to probe the Elf King, he found that the other's life level was above 70, and the magic power value was about the same as Shalltear's.

Therefore, he judged the other's overall level to be at a level above 70.

This is because the profession data of the attribute panel, other than the player themselves, cannot be seen by others, let alone people from the Other World, who do not have attribute panels to begin with.

The level Tang Zheng detected using ninjutsu is closer to the judgment of the HP value, so he guesses that the true profession levels of Reynas and the others have more or less certain differences.

It is just that the HP value has increased significantly under the effect of the "Dragon Blood Potion," reaching a life strength of level 28.

(End of chapter)