Chapter 494: Against the Current

I dreamed in a dream, and in that dream I had another dream about a dream.

……

Gordon was furious, he had nothing left, and now the magician was going to get in his way.

Although he was not sure at all who the so-called magician was, and whether he really existed.

The duo left for the shift, but the two who were supposed to be back here didn't show up, and after a short, chaotic and annoying dream, the remaining four still didn't see them.

Gordon stopped Calway and the dark-skinned man from continuing to change shifts...... There are only two possibilities for a long time on the battlefield, either die or escape, he calls the priestess and decides that the four of them will explore together.

Combined with the many strange things that happened not long ago and the attackers hiding in the shadows, everyone was nervous, and the depression in the air condensed into a lump and fell on everyone, and they felt heavy for no reason.

The instinct of nature, which had been abandoned countless eras ago, loomed and tried to get them to run with their legs open, but failed...... The situation is no different now than in the distant past, where a step forward may result in more food or death.

It's easier to talk about courage now than it used to be.

They had barely left the hotel where they were staying, and they were confronted by the inhabitants of this strange village—all dressed in dark black mopping robes, led by the old man with strange smiles on their faces.

"Your friends have completed their mission, they have cleaned the ruins of the abominable undead, and now, they have received their gifts and gone first. ”

It was still the old man who was babbling and talking. The younger man standing next to him repeated aloud in a non-undulating tone like a microphone.

This scene is disgusting for no reason.

"They sneaked into the magic tower first!

Calway jumped almost immediately.

"Has the passage to the Magic Tower been opened, and what is the gift?"

Gordon grabbed Calway, who was hurrying forward, and although he wanted to catch up immediately, it was always good to ask first.

"There was a little problem after the four of them passed guò, and our magician is working on it...... It only takes half a day, and before that. Please accept our gratitude and take your due. ”

As usual, the old man babbled and said the young interpreter, and after that, the microphone turned without saying a word to lead the way.

No one wanted the imposing gift, but the four of them watched and surrounded them. The villagers, with indifferent expressions, had to follow.

"His tongue is gone, please don't mind. ”

After walking a little way, the 'microphone' leading the way in front of him suddenly spoke, and this was the first time he had spoken on his own behalf.

Without waiting for a few stunned adventurers to answer. And they came to a hut.

Gordon and his remaining companions walked into the hut in a daze, and when they came back to their senses, the one who had led the way was gone.

The room looked old, with rows of dusty wooden shelves nailed to the walls on three sides, and it looked like a long-abandoned showroom, with a few boxes on the shelves that had been opened and were empty, and Calway looked around, picking the largest one. Tear off the seal and laboriously pull the lid open.

The dazzling gold instantly filled everyone's vision, and the box was neatly arranged with palm-sized gold bars. The exterior color is still as bright as new, which is a strong contrast to the dilapidated house.

Gordon and his companions stared at the dazzling pile of gold, then at each other, as if to confirm the truth in each other's eyes...... This 'gift' has surpassed all of their imagination.

If they took this whole box of gold with them, it would be enough to ensure that they would spend the rest of their lives in comfort and dignity.

"There seems to be a word on the lid...... "The priestess said softly in a hesitant tone as the three men went to inspect the other boxes, "Give it to a friend who has helped us." Only one can be taken per person. ”

I don't know if I didn't hear her clearly, but the other three people were still busy with their own things. Rudely and excitedly, they pried open all the remaining closed boxes, which were either large and magnificent gems. Either swords and clothing that shimmer with a magical sheen.

The house was like a king's treasury.

Of course, none of the four of them had seen the king's treasury, and they decided not to care about the inconspicuous little letters carved on the border of the chest.

Calway stuffed a large handful of gems into his bag until he couldn't fit them, and continued to fill every gap between his belt with them, even wanting to swallow them...... The dark-skinned man tied two embroidered robes together into a simple wrap so that he could continue to carry the treasures that had already filled his bag...... Gordon did the same, except that he seemed to be more fond of equipment of unknown use, whether it was a dagger, a dagger, a dagger, or a hand axe, which he stuffed into his backpack in bundles.

The priestess looked at the unusually beautiful sapphire in her hand, her eyes wandering back and forth between the other treasures and the small letters on the chest.

"What's next?"

"Let's go out, and if they stop us, we'll attack them, and the magician of Dalaran might help them...... We assaulted in the direction of the Magic Tower. ”

"Didn't you say you couldn't get through?"

"There's always a way. ”

The manic atmosphere was spreading, and the priestess bit her lip, and the men were blinded by the finances in front of them...... The Light taught her not to be greedy.

But if you just take an extra piece, it doesn't matter...... She was already much better than these greedy people.

The Light will eventually forgive her sins.

The moment the priestess's hand touched another gem, she suddenly fell into darkness, darkness so thick that it was impossible to see.

The scolding, screaming, and screaming came to her ears in an instant, and she couldn't make out what was happening, but she felt a violent nausea, she let go of the hand that grabbed the gem, and was hit on the head by something, and her consciousness was blurred.

……

Loria stared at the mirror with wide eyes, and for a long time, she sighed.

Is this the power of fate?

Even if she saw a small corner of the destined future in an instant, she couldn't change anything at all.

"The torrent of fate rushes forward, and no one can stop it from following the established track...... What?"

She muttered to herself, no longer looking at the colorful world in the mirror, turning to face the thick darkness and integrating her body into it. (To be continued)

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