A Young Man's First Time Turning Green
"Big Thorn Valley" is located in the southwest of Southern Tomb Wilderness.
This place is vast.
It has many mountains and valleys.
The southeast sides are bordered by the sea.
To the north lies the Miasma Land turned Roger into a "Spraying Warrior".
The climate here is very humid.
It is very suitable for the growth of certain plants.
Roger spent several days scouting out the surrounding area.
Indeed, many Rampaging Thorn thrive here.
However, these guys are scattered rather far apart.
Each Rampaging Thorn has its own territory.
They do not infringe upon each other.
This situation caught Roger's attention.
In "Little Thorn Valley".
The Rampaging Thorn he encountered were not like this.
To make monster killing easier.
Roger habitually conducted a "monster behavior survey" before taking action.
The survey results are mainly threefold.
First.
The Rampaging Thorn are indeed not social monsters.
Compared to appearing in large groups.
They prefer to be secretly pricked by one person.
second.
Weaknesses.
Although this thing is a plant, its weakness lies not in fire, but in "sharp weapons"—
The former is because the climate here is humid.
Their branches were all wet.
It is extremely difficult to start a fire.
The latter means that the Red Moon, an Transcendent Weapon with extremely high sharpness, is practically their father.
third.
Although the Rampaging Thorn are not afraid of fire.
But he absolutely hates fire!
Encountering a place on fire.
They will instinctively avoid it.
The third characteristic perfectly explains what happened in Little Thorn Valley—
The female assassin was about to reach the cliff.
As a result, his good friend pricked him with a needle.
Roger always thought he was just lucky.
That's not actually the case.
There is a very clear cause-and-effect relationship behind all of this:
Back then, there were already quite a few Rampaging Thorn active in Little Thorn Valley.
In order to eliminate the Withered Cultist, Roger chose to use fire.
The Big Fire that swept through the valley left the Rampaging Thorn homeless.
They could only passively hide above the cliff.
in this case.
As long as the female assassin chooses to climb up.
You're bound to get pricked!
This situation was created by Roger himself.
So it is said that he personally assassinated the woman in drag.
That's reasonable too.
I figured out my best friend's habits.
It's like finding a set of efficient monster-killing formulas—
"Suitable terrain" + "Perfectly timed fire attack" + "Iron Armor Series" + "Red Moon Prairie Fire" equals a stable harvest opportunity once a day!
Very soon.
Roger then followed the instructions and began to operate accordingly.
Anyway Big Thorn Valley is rarely visited.
He can do whatever he wants.
As it turns out.
The formula for farming monsters is indeed very effective.
In just a few days.
The relevant progress bar is already more than halfway through.
If it weren't for the fact that "Prairie Fire" can only be released once a day.
Roger had already embarked on the journey to find his next good brother.
One week later.
In the Underground Camp.
After finishing the day's formula-based monster-killing.
Roger received two letters from Wu Gu.
One of the two letters was from Cisco.
The other letter came from Shar.
He thought about it.
He casually opened Cisco's letter.
The letter mentions "Godslayer".
After breaking up with Roger.
He has been working tirelessly to find any clues about the Withered King.
These past few days.
Cisco discovered something unusual in the southwest of the United Farm.
There is said to be a cursed tomb there.
The tomb is sealed with many terrible monsters.
There is evidence to suggest that...
The entrance to the Sub-Plane that the Withered King concealed himself was inside the tomb.
He thought Roger would be very interested in this news.
He then wrote long passages describing the strange features of the tomb entrance.
It has to be said.
Cisco has a good writing style.
Writing a letter can be read like a novel.
Roger watched with great interest.
I was also very curious about the tomb he described.
In comparison.
Shar's letter was much more concise and clear.
The sorceress wrote only one line on the paper—
"Visitor from the Quinan Star"
After watching.
Roger decisively gave the order:
"Reply to Cisco and tell him not to act rashly."
"Just keep looking for clues about the Withered King or the New Spring Church."
Wu Gu nodded.
"What about Ms. Shar?"
Roger pondered for a moment:
"Tell her."
"I'll go see her no later than the day after tomorrow, no... I'll go the day after tomorrow."
Two days later, in the early morning.
The canyon was illuminated by firelight.
The uneasy monsters were forced to collide into a heap.
In the thick fog.
Roger, completely encased in "Iron Armor Set 2.0," suddenly swung his sword!
The 40-meter-long Prairie Fire instantly pierced the darkness.
Incidentally, this group of brothers also went to the Yellow Springs together in a lively and festive manner.
On the data panel.
"You have killed 1 Rampaging Thorn, bringing your total number of Rampaging Thorn killed to 2021."
You have gained 20 XP points.
"You have gained a small amount of the aura effect: Thorn Force Field (cannot be upgraded further)."
"You have completed the eleventh Sin Mark, gaining the feat: Photosynthesis."
"Ha?"
If it weren't for True Sight...
Roger thought he was seeing things.
Photosynthesis (Species Specialty): Under conditions of sufficient light and water, your body can produce a small amount of energy through 'photosynthesis';
The energy produced by photosynthesis can only sustain your minimum life needs.
See here.
Roger had a sudden inspiration and took the initiative to activate this strange species specialization.
The next second.
A mysterious power surged within him.
Under the influence of this force.
Roger felt an itch in every hair follicle on his body! A little while later...
His hair turned into strands of dark green branches hanging down.
The fine hairs on the back of my hands have turned into pale green moss.
As for the hair in certain unspeakable areas.
It then transformed into dense algae.
"Hint: Your character is currently in a semi-vegetable state."
"Hint: You can now produce energy through photosynthesis!"
"Ah, this..."
Before Roger could even voice his complaints, a new notification appeared on the data panel.
"You've reached a new milestone with your first change in species status—your first greening as a young person."
"Young people's first experience with green: Look at this color, how healthy and environmentally friendly!"
"Corresponding title: New Plant-Person (Minotaur Favorability +20)"
"Has the Sin Mark finally acquired a rather unremarkable specialty?"
They ignored the maliciously designed Milestone System.
Roger pondered it carefully for a while.
I still feel that this skill is not very useful.
Unless you encounter an extremely harsh environment.
He has lost even the most basic ability to take care of himself.
That's why they need to rely on photosynthesis to survive.
But this is a possibility.
It can only be said that the chances are extremely slim.
"It could be used in conjunction with ' Hibernation Immortality ' to extend the duration of hibernation..."
This was the only use Roger could think of.
Fortunately, although his specialty doesn't seem very impressive.
But the attributes given by the Rampaging Thorn are already powerful enough.
When the aura effect is fully activated, the "Thorn Force Field" can reflect 40% of physical power! Currently, Roger's aura radius is 5 meters.
Within the halo range.
All enemy units will suffer the same counter-damage effect.
The harder they hit.
The more fiercely it is played.
Moreover, it will also endanger their companions.
Combined with the 10% damage reduction effect, and the fact that I've already collected 5 pieces of the Immortal Palace Set—
It's so beautiful, I can't bear to look at it.
If Roger's physical condition and lifespan were a little higher...
He could even consider switching to a tanky, high-damage build!
After taking down the Rampaging Thorn in one fell swoop.
Roger rushed back to Gem City without stopping for a moment.
The sorceress's letter contained a lot of hidden information—
Shar must have a lot to say to Roger.
These words must be related to the "Visitor from the Quinan Star".
But she didn't write it in the letter.
This means that the matter is very likely related to Extraordinary Mage or diviner.
She did this to reduce the probability of being divined.
It could also be to attract Roger's attention.
He recalled the information about "Quinan" that the Gentleman Cat Hediwala had revealed to him in the virtual world.
Roger's unease intensified.
That evening.
Floating Island 4.
In Shar's castle.
Roger listened to the sorceress's narration with a blank expression.
In Shar's slightly flustered tone.
The shocking news behind the message "Visitor from Quinan Star" subsequently surfaced—
Three days ago.
In the southern Red Soil Wasteland.
Suddenly, a gigantic Planet Teleportation Gate appeared!
Some Red-Robed Mage emerged from the Teleportation Gate.
They set up a camp near the ruins.
The Eye of Surveillance of Truth Mountain discovered this immediately.
The Mage Legion immediately set out.
The two sides engaged in a brief standoff.
After that.
Old Bard had a secret conversation with the leader of the Red-Robed Mage.
After the conversation ended.
The Mage Legion then withdrew to Truth Mountain.
One day later.
The Teleportation Gate disappeared.
The Red-Robed Mage, however, stayed behind.
With the tacit approval of the higher-ups at the Truth Society.
These outsiders began to frequently travel between Truth Mountain and the ruins.
This has had a significant impact on the order on the floating islands.
While everyone was secretly discussing it.
yesterday.
Old Bard suddenly announced his retirement.
This time.
The Truth Society has fallen into complete chaos.
No one knows what Old Bard and the leader of the Red-Robed Mage talked about.
In these two chaotic days.
Shar only figured out two things.
First.
These Red-Robed Mage came from another planet, "Quinan".
second.
They were acting on the orders of a highly respected Mage Lord.
I came here specifically to find someone.
Or the same thing.
Do you know what they're looking for?
After listening.
Roger calmly asked, "Or do you know the name of that Mage Lord?"
Shar said uncertainly, "I overheard those Red-Robed Mage talking about it in private."
"It seems to be either 'Will' or 'Wei'..."
"Hmm."
"It could also be..."
"Vilan?"
Upon hearing this name...
Roger's expression remained unchanged.
But there was something new happening in the data column.
"Player's inner demon ' Vilan ' detected. Initiate challenge mode?"