Horned Demon Contract
After taking Frostheart.
The gargoyles have changed not only in their rank and title.
It also has a brand new trait.
Trait 4: Extreme Cold Breath
"Extreme Cold Breath: Gargoyles can unleash a breath composed of Ice Element, with power and range comparable to that of a young white dragon; they can unleash this breath up to ten times a day."
The exact number of times depends on the charge level of Frostheart.
"Yes, it's like a miniature white dragon without its dragon might."
Roger nodded in satisfaction.
However, he then thought, "No, the white dragon's intelligence might not be as high as the gargoyle's." (Note 1)
Ignoring the little guy's longing gaze.
He casually put away the other Gargoyle Statue.
This place also contains a level 29 Elite Gargoyle.
Once released.
The two gargoyles will then engage in a duel until one of them emerges victorious.
The victor inherits all of the opponent's property and power.
If the Frostheart Gargoyle can devour this companion, its level will skyrocket to at least level 40.
But in Roger's plan...
That's a matter for later.
A level 35 Elite Gargoyle will protect you.
You can absolutely roam freely in the area north of the Serra River!
Apart from the Gargoyle Statue and Frostheart.
Roger also took a few books from the bookshelf.
The book that caught his eye the most was titled "The Horned Demon Contract".
This book is a general introduction to "Contract Studies".
Anyone who can read can read it.
Ordinary people can obtain the profession of "contract master" through this.
Professionals can also use it to complete part-time jobs.
It should be noted that being a contract lawyer is a perfect part-time job.
Whether it's the "Stone Faction" that uses Ancient Stubborn Stone as the medium of contracts.
Or it could be the "Bamboo Leaf Faction," which uses naturally grown ancient bamboo as its medium.
They can all provide Adventurers with considerable combat power in the early stages of part-time work.
Roger kept this book.
This is also to prepare for future part-time work.
The remaining spoils were rather unremarkable.
An elmwood staff inlaid with Primal Stone can cast two spells: "Disintegrate Ray" and "Damage Reduction Cloak".
They took it and sold it for money.
Two "Primal Stone (Fire)" wrapped in a gray box with red velvet trim.
They could take it to exchange for something or sell it for money.
Another option is a Vortex Ring that grants +1 Intelligence.
They took it and sold it for money.
And then that was it.
Roger swept all of these things into the crucible.
Then they threw the crucible into the gargoyle's belly.
Then he nimbly jumped up—in the blink of an eye, the five-meter height difference was erased—and he climbed out through the open skylight.
The rooftop was pitch black.
Roger clapped his hands, activated the Shadow Cloak, and disappeared into the night.
night.
Death Omen Village Center.
Near the barracks of the "Grass Snake Squad," which is the quietest and most orderly.
The scouts cautiously circled the perimeter of the barracks.
Compared to other regions.
The tentacles here are also more densely packed.
At the edge of the boundary.
Carter, the patrol captain, stared into the distance with a furrowed brow.
From the very beginning.
The chaos that has been brewing at the "Raven Group" has never stopped.
Instead of stopping the situation, the second leader Capella, allowed it to escalate further.
This is not good news.
As a veteran of the "Grass Snake Squad" and a confidant of Olbert, the Brotherhood's first leader, Carter knew that the relationship between his boss and Capella had never been harmonious.
The rivalry between the two sides has been going on for quite some time.
But the boss is out there dealing with the Gray Dwarf!
It's really unacceptable that the second leader would allow his own people to cause trouble.
Carter, his face dark, stopped several of his men who wanted to join in the fun, and silently noted the matter down in his notebook.
"When the leader returns, hehe..."
He was thinking this when...
Suddenly, a disheveled figure came running from the "Grass Snake Squad"! "Oh no!"
"The second leader has gone mad! He's unleashing gargoyles to kill people!"
The man's face was covered in blood as he ran and cried for help.
Carter roared, "Stop!"
The man was probably startled; he braked suddenly and fell several times on the ground before staggering to his feet.
"What happened?"
Carter glanced at his arm patch and grabbed the man by the collar.
"Gargoyles... it's gargoyles!"
"Many of our brothers have died."
The man spoke haltingly.
He looked terrified; he was trembling all over and kept repeating a single word.
This annoyed Carter.
He shoved the other man aside, stared in the direction of the Raven Group for a while, and then gritted his teeth and waved his hand, saying, "You guys come with me."
"You lead the way for me!"
He kicked the man on the ground.
The latter cried out in pain, but due to Carter's authority, he could only struggle to get up and lead the way with a limp.
The group hurried over.
After rounding a corner, Carter was astonished by what he saw! A gargoyle emanating a chilling aura stood before him.
They are frantically slaughtering members of the "Raven Group"!
The gargoyle was incredibly fast and extremely ruthless.
They often fly low over each other.
Suddenly, a bloody piece of intestine appeared in his hand! Screams of agony filled the air.
"Captain Carter, help!"
A fat man saw Carter and ran over as if he had seen a savior.
"Idiot! Just cover your crotch!"
Carter was a seasoned Adventurers, knowledgeable and sharp-eyed, and he immediately spotted the problem! The gargoyle suddenly swooped down.
The fat man reacted quickly and covered his groin in time.
With a sharp tear, two deep gashes appeared on the back of his hand, but he survived! The fat man looked at Carter with a mixture of pain and relief:
"Covering your crotch really works!"
However, the next second, his expression changed drastically.
The Smoke Bomb landed silently.
In the blink of an eye, Carter and the others were enveloped in black mist.
An even more horrific scream erupted.
When the black fog dissipated.
Only a few corpses, their faces contorted in terror and pain, remained on the ground! The fat man felt a chill run down his spine and instinctively turned around.
It was a face shrouded in shadow.
A flash of sword light.
The obese bandit also lost his life.
"You have killed 1 Raven Bandit, bringing your total number of Raven Bandits killed to 29."
You have gained 4 XP points.
"You have gained 9 Xia Yin Value (quest reward)."
"You have obtained Agility Shard *2 (Quest Item)"
"Anyone who knows how to cover their crotch should not be allowed to live."
Roger couldn't help but glance at Carter's corpse one more time.
Although this guy isn't an elite type, he's quite smart.
It's a pity.
Under Roger's perfect combo of Smoke Bomb, Groin Kick, and Qing Fu Sword, he ultimately could not escape death.
After killing this group of bandits.
Roger waved his sleeve and led the gargoyles away to cause trouble elsewhere.
That night.
The Death Omen Village has fallen into complete chaos.
The darkness became Roger's best cover.
His teamwork with the gargoyle gradually became perfect amidst the bandits' wails.
"You have killed 1 grass snake scout, bringing your total number of grass snake scouts killed to 34."
You have gained 6 XP points.
"You have gained 11 Xia Yin Value (quest reward)."
"You have obtained Agility Shard *1 (Quest Item)"
And so it goes, in a never-ending cycle.
After killing the seventh wave of enemies.
Roger suddenly noticed something interesting.
That means gargoyles actually have their own Item Column! There are six slots.
This means that the gargoyles can equip all the items Roger has! After discovering this...
Without saying a word, Roger started taking things out.
What "Lime Powder Pack"?
What "Smoke Bomb"?
Forget about "Strong Acid Bottle" and "Stink Bomb".
Equip every single one of them on the gargoyles.
"From now on, all the dirty and tiring work will be yours!"
After doing all this.
Roger breathed a sigh of relief.
He turned and looked at the distance not far away.
That was the central area of Grass Snake Squad's barracks.
Under the cover of night.
A massive creature, thicker and longer than a normal tentacle, stood there! The suckers on its tentacle resembled eyes.
As it wriggled, it seemed to be observing everything around it.
That is the origin of "Icadore's Touch"!
They are also the targets Roger must eliminate in his advanced missions.
Nowadays.
Roger has wiped out most of the grass snake scouts.
It's time to take action!
(Note 1. Because of their low intelligence, white dragons are considered a disgrace to the dragon race, and many dragons think they are beasts rather than true dragons; in reality, the intelligence of an adult white dragon is definitely higher than that of a gargoyle at this stage. Roger is just making a sarcastic remark.)