Chapter 44: Trouble in Moonlight Town
Moonlight Town, a beautiful town nestled in a wetland forest.
It is quiet and peaceful, the mist extending from the wetlands makes this place like a fairyland, whenever the moon rises, the clear spring water in the center of the town reflects the moon shadow, and the silver moonlight travels through the wetland mist, like a dream, very beautiful, hence the name of Moonlight Town.
Rollin arrived in town in the afternoon. He rode a jujube horse, wore cold-forged light steel chain mail, carried an anti-demon shield, and carried a newly purchased thick steel one-handed heavy sword at his waist, with excellent equipment and a strong body, no one would doubt that he was a powerful warrior.
As he walked out of town, a terrible scream burst out of the town, piercing the fog and filled with indescribable pain.
Immediately after, another mournful cry came from the town, and after a while a large wave of townsfolk came out of the town, seemingly disbanded from a party.
In the crowd, some people sighed, some wept, but more people were silent, and everyone's face was shrouded in a dark cloud, and from them, there was no trace of the tranquility and peace of Moonlight Town.
Luo Lin drove his horse to the side of the road, and when a middle-aged man who was sighing walked by, he asked, "Uncle, is there something going on in the town?" β
The middle-aged man glanced up at Luo Lin, and saw that he was full of excellent equipment, riding a horse, with a gentle demeanor and polite words, and he had more respect in his heart, he bowed to Luo Lin slightly, and sighed: "Alas, it's a curse, the curse of the black witch." A lot of people have been turned into bloodthirsty werewolves. β
"What was that?"
"The bishop of the church executed a werewolf, who was originally the town's hunter Eva. Alas~ Eva's family will have a hard time in the future. He has three other children. β
"Oh, thank you, uncle."
"No, you don't." The middle-aged man sighed and left.
Rollin continued to move forward, pondering the middle-aged man's words, and the news about Moonlight Town poured out in his mind.
In the game of his previous life, he had also been to Moonlight Town, but he did not come here specifically, but passed by in a hurry. At that time, he saw that a large group of werewolves were attacking the town, and the town's priest was leading the militia to resist the werewolf attack, and he stepped forward to help.
Wait a minute...... Rollin remembered the name of the priest, yes, it seemed to be Cornworth, it was Priest Cornworth, he was in the church in the docklands before, how could he come to Moonshine Town? Or are the two just having the same name?
It was easy to figure it out, just go and see, and Rollin drove his horse towards the church in the center of the town.
The town is not very large, and in a few minutes Rollin is in the square in the middle of the town, and in the middle is the clear moonlight spring, and not far from the spring is the town church. In the place of the entrance of the church, there is a wooden guillotine.
At this time, the severed head was covered with blood, and a humanoid body covered with black hair fell to one side, and his head fell on the other side, this head was almost indistinguishable from the wolf in the forest, with a long snout, sharp teeth, and erected ears, presumably this was the werewolf who had just been executed.
A few old men with gray cloth wrapped in gray cloth and slender bodies were cleaning up the corpses. There was also a man next to him, who was pouring holy water on the ground, and his mouth was silently speaking, as if he was praying.
This man was wearing the gray cloth robes common to low-level Holy Light Priests, his expression was focused and heavy, and when he finished sprinkling the holy water, he looked at the corpse on the ground and sighed deeply.
Rollin could feel the helplessness in this sigh, and he also recognized this person, it was Cornworth, the greedy priest who was still in the docks more than half a month ago, and Cornworth, who was also the future Archbishop of the Holy Light.
He looked a lot different, darker, thinner, less philistine and more sympathetic on his face.
Rollin turned over and dismounted, led the horse forward, and shouted, "Pastor." β
Cornworth looked up at Rollin, then made a priest's salute, "Warrior, what's the matter?" β
Rollin smiled: "You don't recognize me, I'm Rollin." β
"Rollin?" Cornworth's face was full of doubt, he looked carefully at the fierce warrior in front of him, and he couldn't remember who Rollin was. Among the people he knew, there didn't seem to be a warrior named Rollin. There is one with the same name, but it is only an orphan named Rollin, and the two are not close at all.
Seeing that Cornworth didn't recognize him, Rollin reminded, "Pastor, some time ago, I also approached you about my adoptive father, Ames. In the docklands, remember? β
"But ......" Cornworth looked at Rollin carefully, and slowly, he felt that the two of them had something in common, especially the eyes, which were almost identical, and the determined light in them did not change at all: "But aren't you working for people at the docks?" β
He finally recognized Rollin, and was amazed at how much the young man had changed.
"I've had some strange encounters, and now, I'm a warrior with a little strength." Rollin looked at the werewolf corpse that hadn't been removed yet: "Pastor, you seem to be in some trouble. I might be able to help. β
Cornworth's eyes lit up, but in the end he shook his head: "No, you won't be her opponent, the black witch in the forest is cunning and powerful, and she uses curses without permission, you can't help me." β
"And how do you know it's the Black Witch?" Rollin asked.
"There are hunters who see her with werewolves, werewolves don't attack her, and she speaks some strange language, which I think should be an evil spell." Cornworth said, as he walked toward the town church, "Come in, friend, and have a drink of the town's produce." β
Cornworth is now much more peaceful than it used to be, but despite this, Rollin disagrees with his assumptions about the Black Witch.
He followed Cornworth into the church: "Pastor, I have to say that your conclusions are a bit hasty. From a purely rational point of view, your arguments are not enough to conclude that the Black Witch is a black witch. β
"Heh~" Cornworth sneered and looked at Rollin: "I haven't seen you for a while, but your speech has become civil." Since you think so, what is your conclusion? β
A person's nature changes, but it doesn't change so quickly. Cornworth still retains a narrow class prejudice, and he instinctively thinks that Rollin, who is a dock worker, cannot have any good insight.
This prejudice made him disdainful, and he couldn't listen to Rollin at all.
"I can't draw conclusions, I can't draw any positive conclusions from the few signs the hunters see, and more investigation is needed." Rollin Road.
"Oh, so who's going to investigate? You? Cornworth was a little dismissive, but despite this, he still brought Rollin a cup of fresh water, which was much better than the haughty demeanor of the past.
Luo Lin drank a sip of spring water, the sweet spring water flowed down his throat, it made people's spirits shake suddenly, the whole body was refreshed, and most of the fatigue of the day's journey was gone, and this moonlight spring water really lived up to its name.
"Yes. It's just a gesture. Rollin nodded, then said, "Pastor, I can spend the night here tonight." β
"Of course. A merciful God never rejects His people. Cornworth agreed, but he kindly advised, "Don't go to the forest." It's not easy for you to get to where you are, and I don't think you're good enough to handle danger. I have reported the situation here to VendΓ΄me Cathedral, and I am sure that someone will come to support me soon. β
More than half a month ago, the other party was thin and congenitally deficient, even if he is in better health now, how much ability can he have?
Rollin smiled, "Pastor, I've already decided. It is my privilege to serve a gracious God. β
"So be it." The other party was so resolute that Cornworth stopped persuading.
As soon as he finished speaking, a voice sounded in Rollin's head.
Side quest accepted: Investigate the Black Witch in the Forest.
Rewards: 8oo experience points; Strength attribute points plus 2.
Very good task, Rollin is very satisfied.
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