Unrivaled on Horseback!

"Warning: You have detected Vilan's projection."

Even though it's just a projection.

Roger continued backing away without looking back! Fortunately, the people were talking to each other, so they moved slowly.

Roger quickly left the Magic Conch and found a safe corner to hide in.

After doing all this.

His palms were slightly sweaty.

Vilan is definitely a formidable opponent.

Although on the surface he is only a Extraordinary Mage who is close to "ascension".

But his foundation was simply too solid.

As far as Roger knows.

Vilan has five or six evil organizations under his command, similar to the Red-Robed Mage.

He could command the utmost obedience from so many Extraordinary Mage.

This guy's true strength is truly immeasurable.

I'm ashamed to admit it.

Although Roger died ninety-nine times at his hands in his previous life.

But he knew very well.

He had no idea what Vilan was capable of! During his fight with Vilan...

He felt an overwhelming sense of oppression.

That old beast has an unbelievable number of specialties.

Even more terrifying is...

Vilan's IQ is too high.

Every tactic Roger tried was seen through by the enemy.

It was as if he could read Roger's mind.

It feels really awful to be intellectually outmatched by characters in a game.

Sometimes Roger really felt like he wasn't the best player.

It's just that Vilan is too abnormal!

However, considering that other players also struggled, they eventually managed to beat it.

He could only shake his head and sigh.

Against this backdrop.

It's no surprise that Vilan became Roger's "inner demon".

This lifetime.

Roger vowed to kill Vilan himself.

The premise is that he develops to a suitable age.

At this point in time...

It's still a bit lacking.

Just to be on the safe side.

He wasn't even willing to make much contact with the other party's projection.

What if Vilan has abilities similar to the "Title Destroyer"? For example.

He is clearly the real Vilan.

Yet, he was able to change his own name, so that everyone using insight-based skills would receive the following information:

"Vilan's Projection".

Although this possibility is not high.

It's highly likely that Vilan himself is still in Qynan.

But thinking about it is still quite scary.

It's better to play it safe.

And so it was.

Roger was all alone, squatting pitifully outside the Magic Conch door.

I don't even want to think about Sunlight Jellyfish anymore.

One hour later.

Old Bard and several Red-Robed Mage appeared at the entrance of the conch shell.

Vilan's projection also came out.

They exchanged a few more words.

They watched as everyone bowed humbly in farewell.

Vilan's projection finally faded away slowly.

Seeing this scene.

Roger was finally relieved.

Once we've confirmed that this thing is a projection, things are much easier! This means that Vilan's true form is almost certainly still in Quenan!

Watching Old Bard's departing figure.

Roger's mind was racing.

Gradually.

His gaze hardened. "We can't let Vilan come to Mystra."

"Not now, at least not!"

"It seems the original plan can't be used anymore..."

This thought came to mind.

Roger glanced longingly at the Magic Conch.

Then he quietly left the elite zone.

20 minutes later.

Outside Blood Drop Town.

With a gloomy expression, Old Bard pulled a brand-new "flying broom" from his storage device.

But at this very moment...

A strong, powerful hand pressed down on the end of the broom.

"You..."

Sensing something was wrong, Old Bard instinctively tried to cast a spell.

But the next second...

He actually managed to restrain himself! "Long time no see... Guild Master."

Roger grabbed the broom and looked calmly at Old Bard: "Speaking of which, I am also the Honorary President of the society."

"Shouldn't I have the right to ask you about something?"

Old Bard nodded with a wry smile.

Half an hour later.

Floating Island No. 1.

In a secluded private residence.

They sent the nervous-looking Bard away.

Old Bard came over carrying two cups of chrysanthemum tea. "Mr. A Ba."

"Your tea."

Roger nodded with a stern expression. "Let's get straight to the point."

"I need all the information on those Red-Robed Mage."

"But first, you have to tell me how they came to be."

Old Bard plopped down on the sofa, his face full of exhaustion and helplessness.

A moment later.

He took a deep breath and solemnly said:

Do you remember "Aether Dragon Eater"?

Roger was slightly surprised.

However, he still nodded and said, "I remember. The monsters that left a deep impression during the Demon Tide."

"Is it related to the Red-Robed Mage?"

"There are some."

Old Bard sighed:

"You may not know this, Aether Dragon Eater is not a naturally occurring monster; it was artificially bred by the Ether Society!"

Roger had already guessed this.

He didn't speak.

Old Bard then continued speaking to himself.

From his mouth.

Roger gradually glimpsed the underlying mechanisms of this matter—

"Aether Dragon Eater" originated from an ancient project called "Jade Destruction Plan".

This was during the height of the Ether Society's existence.

And in their exploration of the universe.

The Ether Society came into contact with magical forces from other planets.

These forces all displayed undisguised malice towards them.

This made them start to worry—

These alien organizations may attempt to take over Mystra in the future.

Faced with an alien organization.

The Ether Society has no competitive advantage whatsoever.

To ensure that we have a minimum number of negotiating leverage in this situation.

The Ether Society launched the "Jade Destruction Plan".

As the name suggests.

The principle of this project is "better to die a glorious death than live a shameful life".

Therefore, the research content is all about Mage Enemy like "Aether Dragon Eater" and "Spell-Devouring Orc".

Its significance lies in strategic deterrence.

Unfortunately.

Most of the project's content has been lost to history.

Only the "Aether Dragon Eater" has survived to this day.

And it became a trump card known only to the successive presidents of the Truth Society.

According to internal records of the Truth Society.

This trump card has intimidated potential alien visitors to Gem City several times.

The most recent one was twenty years ago.

At that time.

The red-robed Mage Organization from Qoonan have set up a two-way Planet Teleportation Gate.

They were ready to launch a major invasion of Mystra at any time.

But then-chairman Mellon threatened to "Aether Dragon Eater".

Ultimately, this briefly scared off the Red-Robed Mage.

Mellon then successfully destroyed the Planet Teleportation Gate, leaving only some indestructible traces.

But an unexpected incident occurred during this process—

Thomas, the vice-chairman who had long harbored resentment towards Milron, seized the opportunity to steal a batch of Ether-eating Dragons.

He wanted to use this to force Mellon to resign.

A violent conflict ensued between the two sides.

Although the two eventually "reconciled".

But after that incident...

Mellon felt a strong sense of crisis.

He thinks next time...

The "Aether Dragon Eater" technique alone might not be enough to intimidate those Red-Robed Mage.

So he began frantically searching for information related to the "Jade Destruction Plan".

But this process is very difficult.

Under Old Thomas's covert slander.

Mellon's actions have been questioned by most people.

The latter's thinking began to become extreme.

final.

He set his sights on "Martial Artist".

Demon Martial Artist.

It was under these circumstances that this deformed product was born.

More than a decade later.

The conflict between Old Thomas and Mellon intensified to the point where two tigers could not share the same mountain.

It was about six months before the last wave of demons.

I've heard that Mellon's research on the Demon Martial Artist is nearing completion.

Old Thomas then took a desperate gamble and released the Aether Dragon Eater, triggering a series of subsequent events.

But what no one expected was...

The matter ended abruptly with a slap from the Master Qu Feng, transcending time and space.

But this also sowed the seeds of disaster.

In the "Elemental Supremacy" sect founded by Old Thomas.

There's a remnant named "Thompson".

Thompson is a huge fan of Old Thomas.

He maintained that...

Only mages are worthy to rule Mystra.

Roger's slap drove him almost insane.

Holding the belief that "it's better to be ruled by alien mages than to let native Martial Artist gain the upper hand."

Thompson went through great lengths to find the remains of the Planet Teleportation Gate from back then!

He then used the methods left behind by Old Thomas to get close to Vilan.

This time.

With Thompson as their guide.

It was also confirmed that the effect of "Aether Dragon Eater" was not as terrible as imagined.

The Red-Robed Mage naturally packed up their belongings with great joy.

Planet Teleportation Gate.

And that's why it's reopened!

"This is the origin of the ' Planet Teleportation Gate '."

Old Bard said indignantly, "We are now powerless to stop the invasion of Qoonan."

"The Red-Robed Mage are truly insane; anything that goes against their will will be eliminated."

"Tonight, when I was negotiating with that Mage Lord— "

That bastard actually wants me to send all the women and children in Gem City to Quenan! As for the men...

He was prepared to leave no one alive...

Speaking of which...

He closed his eyes in pain. "The enemy has more than 60 extraordinary beings alone..."

"I really can't do anything about it."

Roger paused for a moment, then calmly spoke:

"I see."

"Go on."

"Tell me everything you know."

Two more hours passed.

Roger then secretly left Floating Island No. 1.

This can be determined through divination.

Old Bard's words were true.

The Red-Robed Mage's arrival was ill-intentioned.

If no one stops them, this place will soon become their colony.

One month later.

The Planet Teleportation Gate is about to open again.

When the time comes, it won't be just these 1,000-odd red-robed men.

Instead, it was Vilan's conqueror army! "What a nuisance..."

"I originally wanted to develop properly."

"Right now, I need to free up my hands and kill all these guys who are trying to hinder my development!"

After a soft sigh.

Roger reluctantly opened the data panel.

They quickly got to work.

Your level has been increased to LV44.

"You have acquired a new skill: Advanced Riding".

Your level has been increased to LV45.

"You have gained a new skill: Mind's Eye"

Your Qi Master level has been upgraded to LV5.

"Your Qi level has increased slightly."

A large amount of data flashed by.

final.

Two bolded prompts appeared.

"Your total level has reached LV50 (Hidden Hero LV45 + Extraordinary, highest level LV5)"

"Activate the Transcendent Advancement Quest?"

After confirmation.

The third Transcendent Advancement mission has already begun.

To be honest.

If the first time is exciting.

The second is anticipation.

The third time.

It felt somewhat like a routine procedure.

Looking at the newly released advanced quest.

Roger simply gave him a 'I knew it' look.

"Transcendent Advancement Quest (Elite Grade)"

Briefly: Destroy ' Blood Drop Town ' and its affiliated forces, and eliminate at least half of the members of the ' Nine Seats Council '.

Reward: Advanced Class/1 Additional Free Attribute Points

"Transcendent Advancement Quest (Heavenly Fate Grade)"

Briefly: Destroy ' Blood Drop Town ' and its affiliated forces, eliminate all members of the ' Nine Seats Council '; prevent the Conqueror's landing; kill Vilan's projection (optional).

Kill Vilan's pet (optional)...

"Rewards: Advanced Class / 2 Extra Free Attribute Points / Half Experience Penalty for Multiple Classes / Optional Quest Rewards"

The reason why it was 'as expected'.

Roger figured out the method after his first two advancements.

When the system issues a task.

It largely follows the "proximity principle" and the "potential Xia Yin Value principle".

The former is not difficult to understand.

The latter is related to the characteristics of Xia Yin Value.

Roger has identified the following Dao Lord ways to obtain Xia Yin Value:

"1. Slay the monsters that wreak havoc on the area. For example, Two-Headed Dragon."

2. Campaign Mode

3. Advanced Quests

The advanced tasks are quite special.

Take the bandits of the Red Sleeve Brotherhood as an example.

In non-task state.

Roger killing them has no Xia Yin Value.

But observe their actions.

It's not hard to deduce that they are "potential" targets for gaining Xia Yin Value points.

So once the mission is started.

These people can then provide Roger with Xia Yin Value.

This is a rather strange mechanism.

But it helped Roger deduce the content of the advanced mission from the opposite perspective—

The Red-Robed Mage's actions naturally make him a potential target for gaining Xia Yin Value.

In addition, the principle of proximity is applied.

It was only natural that this group of bald men became Roger's target.

His idea was actually very simple.

Since the red robes might affect his development.

Then I can just turn them all into my developmental subjects.

Unfortunately, I don't have enough Milestone Points.

Otherwise, he would have issued another "Malicious Targeting Ticket"! Nowadays.

Roger, who had spent a lot of time and effort, had only one wish.

"Brothers in red robes..."

Please!

"You absolutely must give me the Constitution Shard..."

"Um..."

"Agility is passable..."

Two hours later.

Roger, having reorganized his troops, led the Quasi-Horned Demon away from Gem City.

They hurried off toward the Red Soil Wasteland.

In the Primitive Forest forest bordering the Red Soil Wasteland.

A portion of the Red Robe organization is stationed there.

According to Old Bard.

They may have found clues to the "Golden House" there.

Roger planned to start there.

Along the way.

Roger carefully reviewed his new skills.

"Advanced Riding: Includes 'Horse Riding Skills', ' Advanced Horsemanship ', and 'Horse Combat'."

You have extremely skilled riding techniques on most mounts; especially.

In the state of having a horse.

Your first attack will grant you an additional 2 stacks of ' Charge Up '.

"Six layers of Charge Up!"

"8.5 times the power!"

"Does this mean I'm invincible with this horse?"

Roger was deeply moved.

He wished a wild horse would immediately appear by the roadside so he could get it and mess with it.

Unfortunately, it only goes all the way to the edge of the Red Soil Wasteland.

He didn't even encounter a single horse.

The trees ahead began to grow denser.

A series of bald heads, some visible and some hidden.

It came into Roger's view.

He held his breath.

He crept over there alone.

Sorry, sorry, I'm bowing down to you brothers. I wrote a lot today, so I'm late. Clap clap clap! (sound of kowtowing)