Chapter 511: Chapter 260: You… Seem Very Afraid of Me? (2)
With a subtle look in his eyes, Xia Nan glanced at the girl standing in front of him, her expression somewhat dazed.
Accustomed to the other’s trembling yet pretending to be calm demeanor, he rubbed the silver ring on his right ring finger, organized his words, omitting information that might reveal details about the attribute panel, and slowly said:
“The effect of this item is actually very simple. It allows the user to experience an almost real, complete ‘dream’ in a very short time, and the specific content of the ‘dream’ may relate to the battle skills the user has mastered.”
“After the ‘dream’ ends, the user can gain a significant amount of battle skill proficiency related to the content of the ‘dream’.”
“At that time, it was under the effect of this device that I broke through the bottleneck of a battle skill that was already close to the ‘Master’ level and gained a promotion in professional level.”
“But the use of the device is not without cost, its conditions for use… can be said to be very stringent. At that time, I was only able to barely activate it due to a fortunate coincidence, unable to replicate it, and in the short term, I also lack the ability to use it again.”
Upon hearing this, Vier, whose emotions had gradually calmed down, instinctively began thinking.
“Able to improve battle skill proficiency?”
“No wonder Sava, after completing this mission in a past life, seemed to have encountered some turning point in life, with all aspects starting to rise sharply.”
“In this light, the rumors about the Molton family seem somewhat credible. Their ancestors probably relied on this device to achieve the leap from commoner to founding Duke.”
“And the usage limitations mentioned by the ‘Omen of Death’ are exactly why the Molton family could not revive the glory of their ancestors.”
“However…”
Now that Sava is dead, the device has fallen into Xia Nan’s hands.
This individual, also from an ordinary background yet exceptionally talented, who later established a notorious name for himself, has already shown an unusual rate of development at this point in time.
Now he has acquired this legacy item from the Molton family.
The speed of improvement will only be faster than in the past life.
And the achievements he will obtain in the future…
Vier couldn’t help but shiver.
In any case, it’s better that the item is in his hands than Sava, the great traitor of the Alliance, getting it.
The girl comforted herself with this thought.
At the same time, she took out a small fingernail-sized, dark purple diamond-shaped crystal from her pouch.
She reached out and placed it into Xia Nan’s palm.
“This is a specially modified communication crystal. When the time comes when I’m ready, I’ll use this to contact you.”
“Rest assured, the crystal is fragile, with limited uses. I won’t disturb you unnecessarily, and will only use it once we have a complete plan regarding the Red Dragon Nest.”
Xia Nan nodded, glanced at the surface of the dark purple crystal, then put it away, together with the Wolf Teeth left by Barbarian Fugang, in the deepest part of his pouch.
Suddenly, as if something came to mind, Vier’s expression turned hesitant.
She hesitated for a moment, then cautiously said in a soft voice:
“Are you… planning to return to River Valley Town afterward?”
“What’s wrong?” Sensing the implication in the girl’s words, Xia Nan’s brows furrowed slightly.
“From Yuan Sha Province to Pan Yun Province, the most convenient way is, of course, to retrace our steps from this small town we’re in now.”
“But the Molton side might have already noticed about Terry William, and the entry point near the mountain valley will probably be closed soon. Melted Scale Town is even more of a mess. Just going back may be a bit troublesome.”
Upon hearing this, Xia Nan’s brows furrowed further.
Returning to River Valley Town, that’s certain, no need to say more.
After all, there’s no way he can abandon the Snake Scale Arm Shield he invested heavily to upgrade at the ‘Rock Hammer’ blacksmith shop.
But at the same time, if things are as Vier described, even if the Molton family doesn’t have evidence of him killing Terry William, going back the same way, straight into an area meticulously controlled by an opposing force, is indeed somewhat dangerous.
At the moment, he is far from having fallen to the point where he needs to embrace the idea of ‘the most dangerous place is the safest,’ forcing his way through Melted Scale Town.
“So…”
Xia Nan slightly raised an eyebrow, looking at the mage girl in front of him, indicating for her to continue speaking.
“There are two options.”
Feeling the young man’s gaze in front, Vier only felt her mouth dry and instinctively pursed her lips.
“First, stay in the small town to rest and wait for a few months until the situation passes, then retrace our steps.”
“Second, take a longer detour, bypassing the Melted Scale Mountain Range from the other side of Yuan Sha Province, to return to River Valley Town.”
“The time it takes for each option varies, specifically depending on how much importance the Molton family places on the dead Knight Captain, as well as your speed of travel.”
Xia Nan did not reply, simply looked at the other quietly.
To him, knowing the girl’s character in front of him, it was impossible for her to bring this up without reason.
There was more to be said.
Clearly, his speculation was very accurate.
Facing the invisible pressure, Vier couldn’t hold on any longer, deciding to confess and reveal her true intention:
“Here.”
She took a blank slip of paper from her pouch, gathered magic power at her fingertips, and drew a few strokes on the paper’s surface. Two clear lines of text emerged.
“It is possible that at this place, there might be something that can help you.”
Amber eyes subtly moved, scanning over Xia Nan’s right ring finger, the silver ring.
The location on the paper came from the Plan-B targeting Dragon Descendant Sava, as a backup plan if they failed to join the guard squad at River Valley Town or did not find an opportunity to kill Sava.
From an ordinary low-level adventurer, climbing all the way to the point where betrayal could collapse a whole battle line, the Dragon Descendant’s growth journey had several key points.
The escort mission from River Valley Town to Nianshu Territory was the first and most important.
What she gave Xia Nan was a paper indicating the second significant place related to Sava’s transformation.
Previously, Vier knew nothing about what the Dragon Descendant had acquired there, information even vaguer than the escort mission.
But after learning from Xia Nan about the device that can quickly improve proficiency yet has rigorous usage requirements, a vague guess crept into her mind.
With a quick glance at the paper, Xia Nan decisively stored it away in his clothing.
His face still expressionless, he only said in a deep voice:
“Thank you.”
“Tell me, what do you need me to do?”
Naturally, it couldn’t be a free gift; with all the preambles, he had long sensed her intent.
As expected, as soon as the words were spoken, an awkward smile appeared on Vier’s face.
“It’s actually nothing much.”
“Just one thing…”
“…”
An expression of contemplation appeared on Xia Nan’s face.
Thinking over the other’s request in his mind.
After a brief thought, he lightly nodded.
“Then I’ll leave it to you!” Seeing this, Vier couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Thus, the communication regarding the distribution of spoils and future arrangements between the two concluded.
Seeing the other’s forced calm face growing paler, he knew there was no need for further chit-chat.
Xia Nan was about to say goodbye and leave.
But as soon as he turned halfway, suddenly something came to his mind, and he turned back abruptly.
Making Vier’s momentarily relaxed body immediately stand upright.
“No other intentions, purely just curiosity.”
“In fact, ever since the first time we met at the adventurer association, I’ve always had this question.”
“The previous timing wasn’t right, but now it seems just about right.”
“You… seem to be very afraid of me?”
Barely breathing, she forgot to breathe for a moment.