Same Here

The Northern Countries, the Loa Highway.

The adventure team continued their journey, and at noon, Frieren, Fern, Stark sat in the shade of a tree to cool off.

Holding childhood photos, Sein went to a nearby village and asked the villagers about his childhood friend Gorilla Warrior.

Dugu Qing floated in the air, sometimes transforming into a butterfly, sometimes into a peacock, and sometimes into a bluebird, having a great time and not worrying at all about running out of magic power.

While gathering intelligence, Sein kept a close eye on Dugu Qing's movements. As soon as Dugu Qing transformed into a beautiful woman, he would appear before Dugu Qing in a flash.

Unfortunately, Dugu Qing changed countless times, but she never became a beautiful woman.

At 2 p. m., Sein walked out of the village in disappointment.

Frieren asked Sein curiously what he was busy with.

Sein readily admitted that he was looking for someone nicknamed "Gorilla Warrior"...

Ten years ago, the two made a promise to embark on an adventure together and become famous figures throughout the world...

"To become famous? Humans are so strange! Why seek the approval of strangers?"

Frieren tossed her white hair aside, smiling faintly, utterly unable to comprehend humanity.

"Because once you're famous, you can easily win the favor of mature older women!"

Sein his eyes closed.

"Actually, if you stay in our team, it's not that hard to become famous."

Fern blinked, her eyelashes trembling, radiating a captivating charm.

"Um?"

Sein looked at Fern with a strange expression.

What happened to the adventure team? Could there be some shocking secret hidden somewhere?

With a faint smile, Fern guided the lost sheep, "Because Dugu Qing is the chosen one who pulled out the Hero’s Holy Sword. Staying with him will surely make you a world-shaking figure."

"Ah!"

Sein a step back, stared at Dugu Qing with wide eyes, blinked frantically, and it took him a long time to come to his senses.

God, the big boss was right beside me all along!

That's incredible!

Having wandered half my life, I only regret not having met a wise ruler. If you do not abandon me now, I am willing to become your Dugu Qing...

"Hey bro, can you help me out?!"

Sein looked at Dugu Qing, he wasn't looking at a person, but at a treasure mountain, a legend, and an epic saga.

No one understood better than him what drawing the Hero’s Holy Sword meant.

In other words, as long as you stay by Dugu Qing's side, opportunities will keep coming your way.

She could easily possess everything that ordinary people dream of: status, position, power, wealth, and a mature older sister.

A noble princess, a haughty young lady, a valiant female general, a sharp-tongued magician...

Slurp!

Thinking about the older sister he might meet in the future, Sein as if he were drinking fine wine, and drool even dripped onto his goatee.

Dugu Qing calmly gazed at Sein.

Sein hugged Dugu Qing tightly, patting his chest lightly, "Anyway, boss, if there's anything you need in the future, just give the order, and I'll go through fire and water for you, even at the cost of my life."

Dugu Qing nodded, seemingly puzzled.

"Me too!" Stark, afraid of falling behind, shoved his head right between Sein and Dugu Qing.

"Don't make a fuss."

Dugu Qing pressed down on Stark's head and shoved it back in.

The group cleaned up the trash under the trees and continued their journey.

In the evening, the group crossed the Rainbow Brick Bridge and arrived at a remote village.

Sein saw the villagers, quickly went up to them, and asked if they knew the whereabouts of the gorilla.

The villagers were shocked by Sein's recklessness, but they still answered truthfully that the Gorilla Warrior had indeed come to the village ten years ago and eliminated the monsters in the vicinity. However, he was more familiar with the Stubborn Granny, and they didn't know much about him.

After finding out the Stubborn Granny's address, Sein excitedly ran towards the small wooden house on the high ground.

Frieren, Fern, Stark, and Dugu Qing followed Sein's retreating figure and slowly stepped forward.

At the door of the cabin, the Stubborn Granny glared at Sein, venting her displeasure at being disturbed.

"I have a terrible temper, you know! If you want to know the whereabouts of the gorilla, you'll have to pay the price."

Sein, undeterred, said sincerely,

"So what should I do?"

The Stubborn Granny remained indifferent, preparing to dump a whole host of troublesome tasks on Sein and the others, such as delivering messages, eliminating monsters, and cleaning up the hero statues.

Dugu Qing walked slowly, with delicate features, a tall and slender figure, graceful bearing, and a divine and flawless demeanor.

The Stubborn Granny stared in disbelief, her heart, hardened by the years, quietly softening.

Her gentle, kind, and simple nature was awakened, and she looked at Dugu Qing with a benevolent expression.

"Fine, I'll just tell you directly! The gorilla... he went to Tia, a trading city in the central part of the Northern Countries."

Upon hearing this, Sein was stunned, his expression turning utterly dejected.

After spending several days together, he clearly understood that the adventure team's destination was Ende, while the gorilla had gone to Tia, which was completely opposite to their goal!

"Thank you. Is there anything we can do for you?"

Fern bowed gracefully, displaying impeccable manners and dignified posture.

The Stubborn Granny was amazed by Fern's politeness and entrusted everyone to clean the hero statues in the canyon.

That is a statue of Kraft, the hero who once saved the world but has been forgotten by humanity.

The adventure team rested in the village for a night, and the next morning, after cleaning the stone statue, they waved goodbye to the Stubborn Granny and set off on their journey again.

Sein was very conflicted during the journey.

Next, should we continue with Dugu Qing and Frieren, or go find our long-lost friend?

It's a tough choice!

That evening, Dugu Qing and the others arrived at a new village.

After a simple meal, everyone lay down in their respective rooms.

The next day, a cold wave hit, temperatures plummeted, and heavy snow fell.

Everyone put on their winter clothes and stood at the doorway, their robes shivering in the biting wind, their expressions somewhat helpless.

Winter comes so quickly in the north!

"Yeah! It feels like it's all winter except for spring."

"The book says it gets colder the further north you go, so we need to adapt as soon as possible!"

Dugu Qing was shocked. Did this mean he would always have to wear thick cotton-padded coats, unable to show off his perfect figure, and looking like a chubby guy...?

What about dancing? What about singing?

This is absolutely unbearable...

"Let's go back inside! I need to figure out the Air-Conditioning Magic that can keep people warm and cozy as soon as possible."

Determined to bloom with color in the cold winter, Dugu Qing made up her mind and quickly returned to her bedroom.

Frieren nodded, found the landlord, and rented the house.

The group settled into the rented wooden cabin.

Sein stayed in the village for a few days and found a tavern where he spent his days drinking, playing cards, and having a great time.

Stark, on the other hand, stayed at home exercising, doing push-ups.

Fern Meditation on magic to improve his cultivation.

While taking a walk, Frieren stumbled upon a magic shop run by a strange old man, where she acquired several exquisite little magic items and decided to stay there.