Chen Yi had been in this world for four months now. This was the world he had spent the longest time in.
But the longer he stayed, the more confused he became.
When he had first arrived in this world, Priest Marin had told him that humanity was at war with the Demon Race, and that Heroes had been summoned to fight the Demon King.
The question was... who exactly were the Demon Race?
These so-called monsters?
The guards in the Royal Court were at least level 15. Even Chen Yi had no confidence he could escape from that place. Could they really be unable to defeat monsters that were no higher than level 18?
With a wave of his hand, three flaming swords of light formed in the sky. The flaming swords pierced through the Barbarian Bulls and plunged into the ground.
The three Flame Swords then resonated with one another. Scorching Fire Rings spread outward from the swords, and when the rings met, they created even higher temperatures.
The fire-element particles scattered through the air gathered together, instantly transforming the ground into lava.
Not a single Barbarian Bull could break through the lava and charge Chen Yi.
Flame Seal Sword!
This was one of the few useful results in Chen Yi's Little Notebook. It consumed a great deal of Mana, but it could quickly create favorable terrain.
If a group of level 18 Barbarian Bulls could not even threaten Chen Yi, then how had the Empire's cities been lost?
And which side was Marin on?
He took away the punk Aida Suzuki, thinking it was to dispose of the body, but instead handed him over to a group of people hidden beneath black robes.
Afterward, he strangled a fellow whose head was covered with a sack, wiped the blood from his hands, and deliberately went to meet the king carrying a faint scent of blood.
There were five Heroes summoned this time. Being short one was not much of a problem.
The king merely gave Marin a simple reprimand and let the matter pass.
After all, according to the information the king had received, Aida Suzuki's attitude toward Marin had not been very good. So it was understandable that Marin had done such a thing.
The Empire was not a simple player either.
Chen Yi had traveled while hiding all the way, sometimes burrowing underground, sometimes summoning plants to conceal himself, and sometimes crossing streams. He had learned many spells at the Mage Association. Though they were somewhat lacking in offensive power, they were exceptionally useful for hiding.
That was why the church had failed to find Chen Yi. Yet despite being so cautious, he had still been found by the Empire.
Princess Anna, who had once been an ordinary person.
When they met again, she was still as adorable as ever, like a doll stepping into reality. Yet for some reason, her strength had reached level 25.
Those cute little fists could punch Chen Yi straight into the ground.
Vesilia Anna lv:25 Class:??? Constitution:??? Strength:??? Intelligence:49 Agility:??? Spirit:52 Skills:???, Holy Sword Judgment, ???, ???, ...
Those question marks were just like Chen Yi's own. Was there actually a shortcut to becoming stronger?
Even Game World was taking shortcuts, but shouldn't there at least be some basic rules for taking shortcuts?!
If Chen Yi had not had his own plan for growing stronger, his faith in the path might have shattered on the spot.
He had thought the Empire had come to hunt him down, but Princess Anna lifted the hem of her skirt and greeted him just as she had when they first met.
"Good day, Mister Yi."
Princess Anna promised Chen Yi many benefits. He only needed to remain in a state of "disappearance."
He did not need to help kill the Demon Race, nor did he need to step forward and oppose the church.
The implication was obvious.
The Empire was certain of victory!
When he looked again at the church, whose current situation seemed so favorable, Chen Yi suddenly felt a chill run down his spine.
Not only were the people of this world stronger than him, they were all a bunch of old schemers.
Accepting the 100,000 Gold Coins Princess Anna had given him, a Magic Book from the royal collection, and a Blue Quality staff.
Chen Yi continued taking Charmeleon around to search for monsters, disappearing from the public eye.
That was right. Charmander had already evolved.
After Game World Certification had modified its body, Charmander was no longer simply a Pokémon.
Furthermore, the monsters Chen Yi had taken it to grind were all higher-level than itself, so its level rose very quickly. Before long, it would complete its next evolution.
Charizard would give Chen Yi aerial superiority.
Chen Yi had raised the Healing Staff to level 20.
Staff of Healing (Cannot be taken out of this world) Quality: Deep Purple Physical Attack: 15-26 Magic Attack: 59-64 Intelligence +24 Durability: 19/35 Heart of Healing: Increases healing effects by 25% Brave's Imprint: This staff was cultivated by Hero "Yi." Hero "Yi" can use this staff without conditions. Strong Heart: Instantly unleashes all the staff's energy, restoring all allies once and healing for Intelligence * 10. Afterward, the staff's level returns to level 1. (This ability can only be triggered by Hero "Yi" and **) Level: 20 (10%) Evaluation: Affected by this world's rules, it cannot be taken out of this world.
This staff might be Chen Yi's greatest gain: getting a Deep Purple staff for free.
Although it currently said it could not be taken out of this world, as long as Chen Yi used Strong Heart's effect, he could take it out and then have it certified in Game World.
Chen Yi had decided to slack off in this world. However, he had not directly abandoned the mission. He simply wanted to see how these old schemers would develop things.
After encountering old schemers, Chen Yi deeply reflected on himself, wondering how he could evolve into an old schemer.
"Charmeleon, let's go. This world's affairs have nothing to do with us anymore."
"Wuu~"
One human and one Pokémon wandered off to who knew where.
He had prepared quite a few contingencies to complete the mission. The Charmeleon that was about to evolve into Charizard was one of them, but unfortunately, there was no need for it.
The Demon Race's attacks became increasingly frequent, and the Empire lost more and more cities, as though it were about to be destroyed.
At such a dangerous time, the three Heroes stepped forward.
Although many people wondered why there were three. Shouldn't there have been four?
But beneath the Heroes' brilliant achievements, none of that mattered.
Because Chen Yi himself was already level 14, the Experience Points he gained from killing monsters were not much.
But the Heroes wielding Divine Weapons were different. Every monster was a challenge above their level. It was not they who possessed strength, but their weapons.
After some "admonishment" from the church, the Heroes began carrying out their mission once more.
"Extra! Extra!"
"The Sword Brave successfully retook Marn City the day before yesterday! The monsters in the city have all been driven out by the Sword Brave and his companions."
"Thank the Deity for its protection! We must have suffered such hardships because our faith in the Deity has not been firm enough."
"Adding Oma City, retaken by the Bow Brave ten days ago, and Sishui Fortress, retaken by the Night Brave, driving the monsters out of the Empire is just around the corner!"
More and more people went to the church to donate and pray.
But Ilius, watching this scene, grew increasingly irritated. This bad feeling had become impossible to shake.
"Where exactly did things go wrong?!"
"Why am I the only one who feels this way? Could the Empire truly be so useless?"
No one could answer Ilius. All the Divine Servants were immersed in the Deity's glory.
"No, I have to go there myself."
Having made up his mind, Ilius decided to personally head to the Demon Race with the Martial Tool.
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