Chapter 9: This evil god organization is so impolite!

Oh?

Old Kem, having put away his things, lifted his cowboy hat, his pair of slightly cloudy but sufficiently sharp eyes carefully sized up Ta Ke, and let out a low laugh.

Well done.

Those evil god organizations have lately taken to causing trouble in frontier city-states more and more.

Moreover, the local gangs are increasingly overstepping their bounds.

They are becoming ever more adept at using locals as test subjects.

He took out his pipe, lit it, inhaled a few puffs, and as smoke swirled around, Old Kem spoke with a hint of nostalgia.

Back then, the locals of La Mo'er High Tower City-state were quite united.

And Count La Mo'er, oh right, he used to be Baron La Mo'er.

He always stood on the front line of the city walls, using his magic to fight the filthy creatures that came from underground.

He used healing techniques to treat injured supernaturals.

He also sent food to families that had nothing to eat during the Gray Night Period.

Um… Count La Mo'er hasn't left the high tower for a very long time.

Otherwise, those evil god organizations would absolutely dare not set foot in La Mo'er High Tower City-state.

Back then, Baron La Mo'er's favorite thing was to tie the evil god's followers to the cross at the city-state's center and pour a thick layer of black oil over the piled wood.

Then, in the simplest and most primitive way, he ended the sinful lives of those evil god followers.

Hehe… getting old, I always like to mutter a couple of sentences.

Among the young people I know, you're the only one who can have the patience to listen.

After tapping out the ash from his pipe, Old Kem straightened his expression.

Just yesterday, that group stepped up their hunt of wizards.

They have even started asking around about the more formidable wizards inside La Mo'er High Tower.

I'd guess you're already on their list.

Moreover, yesterday in the Earth Nest District, a wizard was hunted.

How dare they?" Ta Ke frowned slightly.

Even hiding at home, they'd be dragged out and killed—this bunch of evil god organizations… is just too impolite!

Hehe… they're an evil god organization; they'd dare sacrifice an entire city-state—what wouldn't they do?" Old Kem chuckled.

Aren't there any local wizards resisting?" Ta Ke frowned slightly.

There was a group of wizards who formed a small organization.

But unfortunately, they were plotting fine indoors, then as soon as they went out they were sold out.

And then… after that, there was nothing more." Old Kem chuckled.

Nowadays, many wizards either run or hide.

Even though they know someone is hunting, they still dare to come out, and even dare to advance—basically you're the only lone sprout left.

You…

Old Kem lowered his voice and leaned forward.

Are you interested in the evil god organization's upgrade material—the steam core?

How could I possibly have such a bold idea? I'm just an ordinary apprentice wizard." Ta Ke spread his hands, wearing an expression that said "don't blame me."

If you say that, you probably don't even believe it yourself.

Old Kem chuckled.

If you really want to rank up, I can actually offer some help.

At least I can guarantee the safety of your promotion process.

After thinking it over, Ta Ke ultimately shook his head.

The intel you've given me is already more than enough; how could I still bother you?

If you can keep this attitude while bargaining, I could at least live two more years." Old Kem said testily.

He bade farewell to Old Kem.

He walked down the narrow but not crowded underground street.

Ta Ke used his strong 【Precision】 to perfectly restrain his wizard sequence trait.

Now Ta Ke has begun applying his 'Precision Trait' in every aspect—sequence, source energy, and even control of his physical body.

He concealed his wizard identity.

This way, he can at least walk steadily through the underground streets.

Rather than being shot in the dark by some hunter with a black gun.

I originally wanted to complete my advancement at home.

Now it looks like the Earth Nest District may already have been netted by the evil god organization.

One second you advance, the next second those evil god organizations show up to check the water meter.

A bunch of lawless punks—once I advance, you'll get what's coming to you.

Ta Ke, rubbing his brow, pondered the location for his next first-rank wizard advancement.

As long as his thinking doesn't slip, solutions will always outnumber difficulties.

At worst, he could really go deep underground and squeeze in with the dog-headed people.

Or else, Ta Ke also has several prepared hiding spots deep in the wilderness.

Ta Ke also feared that if he disturbed the Demon King Seal, an accident might occur.

He had already scouted out several escape routes.

The demon king seal accident didn't let Ta Ke use these backup plans.

Instead, the Evil God Organization ran rampant in Lamoer city-state, and now they need to use these backup plans.

Just the Evil God Organization, hunting in Lamoer city-state.

The several decent cavern areas under the Steam High Tower are actually decent hiding places.

That's it!

Ta Ke's mind came up with a quite decent hiding place.

It is both safe and warm.

The only problem is that there are quite a few mice there.

If it were before, Ta Ke might not dare to approach there.

But having a S-level 【Precision】 like a lock hook.

Ta Ke had enough confidence to develop a big house with three rooms and two halls there.

…………

Holding the horse lantern that came from Old Kem.

Ta Ke sneaked into the cavern passage via a tomb passage near the High Tower Area.

The dusk horse lantern illuminated the dark passage.

Ta Ke proceeded at a leisurely pace.

The range of S-level extraordinary talent is 200%-500%.

The range of SS-level extraordinary talent is 500%-1000%.

"My S-rank extraordinary talent is 478%. I gain 7.2 fragments each day; in a few days, I can reach SS-rank."

"After passing the 500% threshold, there should be a relatively major transformation."

"By then, whether advancing to a first-rank mage or the combat after advancement, it will be somewhat stronger."

"As Ta Ke moved stealthily, within the passage five to six meters high and three to four meters wide, some skeletons began to appear."

"As they went forward, the skeletons grew more numerous."

"There are human, water rat, goblin, earth goblin skeletons, and of course the most are 'dog-headed people' skeletons."

"In the Lamorel High Tower city-state, they went deeper underground."

"In the underground city's region, there was a considerably large dog-headed people tribe."

"That group of dog-headed people, who can eat and reproduce, are quite dissatisfied with the surface Lamorel High Tower."

"This forced Lamorel High Tower to establish an 'Underground Passage Defense Line'."

"Soon, the surface rock and soil were completely submerged by skeletons."

"Ta Ke raised the horse lantern."

"Under the glow of the dim yellow glass horse lantern."

"A thin wraith mist permeated the passage."

"The ground was covered with skeletons; the walls on both sides and even the passage ceiling were also 'inlaid' with numerous skeletons."

"\"Skeleton Passage\"."

"This is the name of that mysterious and dangerous underground passage."

"The taste of death pulsed on Ta Ke's nostrils."

"Even Ta Ke could hear the faint rustling sound."

"That was the sound of 'skeleton water rats' foraging among the skeletons."

"Yes, the mice here are especially numerous, referring to the 'skeleton water rats'."

"(End of chapter)"