Chapter 94: Registering as an Adventurer, Free Will, Departure

When Tang Zheng left the workshop, he had an extra 100 gold coins on him, bringing his total back up to 700 coins.

The herbs gathered from the depths of the Tob Forest were even more valuable than he had anticipated.

This not only made Tang Zheng consider bringing the Tob Forest under his control; just because the people of this world couldn't do it, didn't mean he couldn't.

He only needed to solve the problem of the forest's three great rulers!

Elsewhere.

Grandmother Rigrit stared blankly at the two bottles of alchemical potions placed on the counter.

She knew that there existed in this world geniuses who surpassed what ordinary people could understand, such as the kingdom's currently most famous Lakyus Alvein Dale Aindora, this top-tier noble daughter.

By the age of ten, she had already mastered second-tier magic, and it is said that at 12, she suddenly formed the adventurer team "Blue Rose" and began traveling.

The guild master of the capital's Magic Caster's Guild had personally said that she possessed the aptitude to enter the Hero realm before the age of 20.

In the eyes of ordinary people, this was already an unimaginable thing!

For most people, being able to use third-tier magic was already considered the realm of genius!

Now.

Grandmother Rigrit suddenly understood the feelings of the Magic Caster's Guild master at that time; she had seen with her own eyes a genius who defied understanding, even if only in alchemy.

"Grandmother, has Tang left?" Nfirea's somewhat dejected voice rang out, bringing Grandmother Rigrit back to her senses.

"Forget what I told you before."

Grandmother Rigrit's expression turned serious again as she spoke to Nfirea.

"What words?" Nfirea looked completely bewildered.

*Hoo~*

Grandmother Rigrit took a deep breath, and suddenly her eyes lit up. "With your talent, you might be able to understand such methods. Do you want to take him as a master... Never mind, learn everything this old woman has to teach you first."

Nfirea was somewhat startled, looking in confusion at his grandmother, who kept muttering to herself.

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Adventurer's Guild.

"Hello, is your adventurer party only you?" the counter clerk asked Tang Zheng with a smile.

"And Xiao Hei."

Tang Zheng raised a finger and pointed at the small evil spirit dog at his feet.

"That..." The counter clerk's expression stiffened.

"There shouldn't be a rule in adventurer parties that monsters can't be teammates, right?"

Tang Zheng said with a smile.

"Uh, there is indeed no such rule, but..." the counter clerk said.

"Then please, help me fill it out."

Tang Zheng took out a gold coin and handed it over.

He had suddenly decided to register as an adventurer because he had picked up some information, which he had then confirmed with Grandmother Rigrit.

He had subconsciously overlooked one thing before.

The Kingdom of Re-Estize and the Baharuth Empire were actually in a state of constant war; every year during the autumn harvest season, the Baharuth Empire would use this as a time marker to launch a war against the Kingdom of Re-Estize.

The Bloody Emperor's intention in this was, first, to gradually weaken the national strength of the Kingdom of Re-Estize, and second, to weaken the power of the nobles within the Empire, allowing power to be more concentrated in his own hands.

The gap in national strength between the two sides had actually already formed. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Kingdom of Re-Estize was falling into decline.

And this time, for some reason, the war had suddenly been moved up, and the Baharuth Empire had already begun mobilization!

This was also the reason why the atmosphere in E-Rantel had suddenly become tense.

As for why it was moved up?

Tang Zheng suspected it was because of the holding of this "Imperial Tournament," where Gazef, a mere commoner, had been heavily relied upon, causing the Bloody Emperor to perceive some kind of change.

"Very well."

Seeing the gold coin, the expression on the counter clerk's face brightened, and they immediately became sycophantic.

During the process of registering at the Adventurer's Guild, many adventurers were illiterate, so the counter staff would provide a writing service, which of course required a fee.

This money did not need to be turned over to the guild and was considered their own extra income. "May I ask, what is the name of the adventurer party you are registering?"

"Let's call it 'Free Will'."

The counter clerk's writing paused, and they couldn't help but praise, "What an elegant name."

Most adventurers hadn't read many books, so the names they came up with were a mess; the appearance of this name was a breath of fresh air.

"Free Will, Tang, correct."

"Please wait a moment."

After finishing the writing, the counter clerk confirmed it with Tang Zheng, put away the form, and quickly turned to leave.

Not long after.

The counter clerk returned and handed over a copper nameplate.

"This is the nameplate proving your status as an adventurer. Your current rank is the lowest, Copper-ranked adventurer. In any country, as long as you are at an Adventurer's Guild, this nameplate can verify your identity."

The counter clerk spoke softly, briefly explaining some basic knowledge about adventurers.

=9+Shu_Ba

Tang Zheng took the nameplate.

This was what he had been waiting for, or rather, the status of an adventurer.

Currently, the two countries were in a state of war, and he had no status; if he were to rashly enter the Baharuth Empire, he might encounter quite a few problems. Therefore, using an adventurer's identity to enter would reduce some unnecessary trouble.

Of course!

While enjoying the benefits, one would inevitably be subject to certain constraints and influences.

For example, the attitude of various countries toward adventurers was not friendly.

"I've already wasted quite a bit of time; it's time to set off." Tang Zheng hung the nameplate on his waist and thought silently to himself.

It was a pity!

Up until now, "Eight Fingers" hadn't made any moves, which left Tang Zheng somewhat puzzled.

He didn't think an organization like "Eight Fingers" would remain unmoved after losing two important members.

New Era, Year 4.

Month of Fire, July 18th.

Tang Zheng left E-Rantel once again.

Baharuth Empire.

Located in the mid-western region of this area where humans lived, it bordered the sea to the north, and had mountain ranges on the other three sides; in terms of terrain and resources, it was somewhat inferior to the Kingdom of Re-Estize.

Although it was founded at the same time as the Kingdom of Re-Estize.

Ever since the Bloody Emperor Jircniv took the throne, he had used iron-fisted methods to carry out a massive purge of the parasitic nobles.

Not only did the entire country not fall into chaos and decline under this bloody reform, but under the step-by-step manipulation of the Bloody Emperor Jircniv and the presence of the Empire's guardian Fluder,

the entire country ushered in a prosperity that surpassed all previous eras.

Imperial Capital, Arwintar.

Compared to the narrow streets and heavy sense of age in the royal capital "Re-Estize," the streets of the entire Imperial Capital were not only exceptionally clean, but were also filled with an atmosphere of prosperity everywhere.

Since half a month ago, a cheap alchemical potion had suddenly become popular in the Imperial Capital.

The price of the most ordinary healing potion made from herbs and containing various impurities was about one silver coin, which was an acceptable price for the general public.

However!

The recently appeared alchemical potion had a stronger healing effect, yet the price was as low as about 8 copper coins.

In a short period of time, it had caused a huge sensation throughout the entire Imperial Capital!

(End of chapter)