Instant Gratification

"Look, isn't it all quiet now?"

Roger hadn't finished speaking.

On the Truth Mountain.

The piercing alarm blared incessantly!

Waterfall-like defensive barriers descended frantically, attempting to defend against the unknown attack.

A pale-faced Extraordinary Mage flew out from under a magic carpet.

He flew around the gap in the Floating Island 5 again and again.

When he returned to the barrier on Truth Mountain.

His face was as white as a sheet.

As far as Roger could see, a large number of mages poured out of Truth Mountain.

They came on either magic carpets or brooms, and they were quite formidable!

That was the Mage Legion that the floating islands were once proud of!

"Enemy attack!"

"Enemy attack!"

Amidst the chaos.

Someone is shouting loudly.

"I'll go and talk to them!"

"Shar quickly said."

"Need not."

Roger slowly opened his right hand and pointed it at Truth Mountain! "Too noisy."

The next moment.

The alarms on Truth Mountain suddenly stopped!

Roger loosened his grip slightly.

His eyes were fixed on the Extraordinary Mage standing on the magic carpet.

Then she gently placed the index finger of her left hand on her lips.

The Extraordinary Mage had already understood what had happened in the previous instant.

He kept a close eye on Roger's every move.

When Roger made that gesture, he had a sudden thought and unconsciously put his index finger to his lips as well.

Below him.

Among the swarming Mage Legion, someone was still shouting, "Enemy attack!"

"Enemy attack!"

The Extraordinary Mage, his face turning red and then pale with anger, stepped onto the magic carpet, and his figure blurred—

The next second, he suddenly knocked the man unconscious with a blow of his staff.

The remaining members were momentarily at a loss.

The Extraordinary Mage dared not speak.

She simply placed her index finger on her lips silently.

This action seems to have a magical power.

A member of the Mage Legion followed suit as if struck by inspiration—he placed his left index finger lightly against his lips without making a sound.

This movement is very standard.

He won the admiring gaze of the Extraordinary Mage.

The others gradually realized what was happening.

They fell silent in unison and placed their left index fingers on their lips.

In a short time.

Outside of Truth Mountain.

Hundreds of Elite Mage were suspended in mid-air, caught in a dilemma.

They had serious expressions and remained silent.

The news of the disappearance of Floating Island 5 finally began to circulate among the mages in a silent and encrypted form.

Their index fingers were pressed against their lips.

It began to tremble slightly.

"Who are these people?"

Roger asked.

Shar quickly replied, "Third Party, or a neutral party."

"I haven't done anything too bad, but I can't be considered a good person either."

Roger nodded:

"Then let them stand there a little longer."

Shar silently watched the Extraordinary Mage and gave him a wink.

Although the other party failed to understand, they remained motionless.

This scene appears both serious and comical.

Shar wanted to laugh, but she didn't dare.

She subconsciously turned her head to look at the profile of the man on the edge of the floating island.

The latter's expression remained calm.

It was as if I had done something insignificant.

Before we knew it.

She placed her hand on her hip bone.

Her face was flushed.

This strange scene on Truth Mountain naturally caught the attention of the surface inhabitants.

As more and more people discover the disappearance of Floating Island 5.

More and more people are looking up at the sky.

Later on...

Many people have forgotten why they look up at the sky.

They just saw everyone looking up, and unconsciously followed suit.

Someone whispered among themselves, "What's gotten into the men now? They've destroyed an entire floating island!"

"Maybe they're conducting an experiment, or some kind of ritual. Why don't we follow along and learn from them?"

"Following in the footsteps of the strong is never a mistake."

After these conflicting voices emerged.

Things quickly spiraled out of control.

More and more people are starting to imitate the actions of the Extraordinary Mage—

With a serious expression, he nodded slightly, placed his index finger lightly on his lips, and looked straight ahead.

On and off the floating island.

One finger pointed at by ten thousand people.

The atmosphere suddenly became both eerie and comical.

"More than 10,000 people unconsciously imitate your actions; you have achieved a new milestone: the Will of the Strong."

"The Will of the Strong: Since questioning might result in bloodshed, why not simply submit?"

"Corresponding title: Bully (Your intimidation and bluffing skills increase by 50 when facing the weak)"

Seeing this scene.

Roger also found it quite funny.

But he doesn't plan to come forward again.

In just a few minutes today, I've shown off all the bravado I've accumulated over the past decade.

It doesn't fit his low-key style.

This thought came to mind.

He turned around and put down the Black Coffin!

One after another, Quasi-Horned Demon leaped out, howling.

The members of the "Elemental Supremacy" group, who were already terrified, faced the brutal invasion of their muscular underlings.

Only one path remained: to be executed.

He started walking back.

Shar quickly followed.

Her movements were a little unnatural.

"Mr. A Ba ..."

She asked somewhat nervously:

"What... what should I do?"

Roger stopped and turned back with a smile, "Didn't you say that no one can take your masseuse away from your territory?"

Shar looked stunned.

Roger frowned and said, "You're not thinking of firing me, are you?"

Shar's big eyes immediately lit up, and she replied with a slight smile:

"I think I know what to do."

Roger nodded easily.

He never looked back.

He strode quickly toward Shar's castle.

A massive amount of information scrolled through the data bar.

One of the sections is marked in red.

"You used the Floating Cloud Palm of the Master Qu Feng, Mark -1"

"Warning: Your body has endured an ' Immortal-grade ' burden. You are about to enter a state of weakness penalty, lasting for 7 months."

"Notice: Your right hand is more than 70% damaged. The Extraordinary Body recovery effect is ongoing. Estimated natural healing time: 36 months."

"Fortunately, there's still the strong support, which allows me to finish the job smoothly."

Roger felt a renewed sense of gratitude towards the Swamp Gray Dwarf.

Resilience is such an incredibly useful thing.

It was practically his "Invisible Guardian"! And after this battle...

Roger amassed countless XPs.

Unfortunately, due to the distance, the Extermination Order could not be lost, thus missing out on many special skills.

Therefore, the actual benefits Roger gained from manipulating the floating island were not significant.

But there were still surprises.

That was a special notification.

"You killed 396 mages and destroyed Floating Island 5, avenging your fellow Martial Artist. For the first time, you have fulfilled the code of conduct of the Hidden Hero: Instant Gratification."

"Instant Gratification: Your Xia Yin Value +500; Your Profession Expansion Slot +1"

In this way...

Roger now has two Expansion Slot, giving him plenty of room to accommodate different classes.

He even had this thought:

"As long as I have enough Expansion Slot, I can include all the powerful classes except for mages."

Hidden Hero Hidden Hero will inevitably engage in some acts of theft or robbery.

Stealing a profession.

That goes without saying.

Secondly, there are numerous milestones.

It includes a whole host of strange milestones such as "Overturning Clouds and Rain," "Mage Killer," "Miracles Through Strength," and "One-Armed Youth."

Their corresponding titles also maintain the consistent high standards of the Milestone System.

In short, it's all outrageous.

But the Milestone Points they provide are real.

Roger glanced at it.

We're not far from the 101-point mark.

New items may appear at that time.

In response to this.

He was really looking forward to it.

There was nothing else gained.

The entire floating island was crushed.

Roger didn't see a single Echo Orb.

I don't know if it's because Master Qu Feng's Floating Cloud Palm is just too powerful.

In the days that followed.

Roger began to live a secluded life.

Not long after, he moved back to his own home from Shar's castle.

He was accompanied by two carriages full of books.

Improving himself during his recovery period is Roger's favorite thing to do.

And after that magical and comical "Finger Day".

The evaporation of Floating Island 5 has become a taboo subject.

The monks remained silent on the matter.

Others who tried to discuss the matter also received warnings from Truth Mountain.

As for beneath the floating island.

This has led to the development of many strange and unusual versions.

Some say that on the day Floating Island 5 disappeared, he saw the appearance of the "Extinguishing Cloud," and Gem City was ultimately doomed! Others say...

It was the people of the Truth Society who angered the gods; the disappearance of Floating Island 5 was merely a slight punishment from the gods.

Others believe...

Floating Island 5 did not disappear; it simply became invisible.

Various versions of rumors are flying around.

Over time.

People got used to it.

New Adventurers even thought that there should only be 5 floating islands on Truth Mountain.

Only a small group of Martial Artist on the surface of the earth vaguely guessed what was going on.

Because after "Finger Day".

The attitude of the people on the floating island towards them changed dramatically.

But no matter how much they exhaust their imaginations...

They also couldn't figure out how Floating Island 5 disappeared into thin air.

Gradually.

This became a strange tale in Gem City.

And the protagonist of the story.

However, she never appeared in the center of the stage.

Six months later.

On Floating Island 4.

In the vast estate.

Horse-drawn carriages were slowly making their way along the inner roads.

These luxurious carriages eventually came to a stop in a square with a fountain.

A female sorceress in a red dress personally opened the carriage.

The servants skillfully carried out the heavy boxes of goods.

"This is this month's subsidy."

"From various floating islands, and also from Truth Mountain."

On the lawn.

Shar found Roger had just put away his books. "Most of them are various materials, half of which are Primal Stone, half are herbs, and there are even potions."

Roger shook his head:

"It's unnecessary."

Shar chuckled, "It's necessary."

"They'll be scared if you don't accept it."

Roger nodded, then couldn't help but scoff, "I haven't even agreed to become the ' Honorary President ' of the Truth Society yet, and these subsidies are already pouring in."

"The Truth Society must be really rich."

Shar said seriously:

"They certainly have ulterior motives."

Roger asked calmly, "Has someone been looking for you?"

Shar snorted, "Yes. Although I have wiped out all the men connected with Mellon and Old Thomas, there was one who slipped through the net—that is Little Thomas."

"He didn't go to Floating Island 5 that day. I later found out that he was hiding in Truth Mountain."

"The current president, Bard, is a kind man. He told me that he couldn't bear to kill a child, so he asked me to inquire whether it would be possible for Little Thomas to become your adopted son."

Adopted son?

Is this the legendary case of recognizing a thief as one's father?

Roger almost burst out laughing.

These monks certainly have a unique way of thinking.

But upon closer examination, this is indeed a last resort.

Roger yawned. "How did you handle it?"

Shar smiled gently, "I told him directly that if he himself is unwilling to be dignified, someone else will help him be dignified."

"Little Thomas died without any pain."

Roger nodded.

That's what he admires most about Shar.

Smart enough.

Shrewd and capable.

And they are very obedient.

This is more than enough for Roger.

The two chatted for a while longer.

In the end.

Roger said, "Go tell Bard that I've agreed to become their ' Honorary President '."

"But the condition is that I have to go to Truth Mountain once."

That night.

Roger sat in the room and silently activated "Enslave Undead".

The alluring Kora appeared quietly.

"Owner!"

"I convinced Malena!"

"She has agreed to be summoned by you."

Her tone was filled with undisguised joy.

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