Chapter 10: I Want to Live
Late at night.
At the westernmost edge of Emerald Town, a tall and solemn Gothic building stands with two angel reliefs on the outer wall of a minaret at the top.
The angel holds a fruit basket filled with bountiful red apples and embraces the goddess in the middle.
An old brown-haired man in a crimson robe walked slowly down the bleak street.
He wore a golden apple pendant on his chest and a tome of scriptures in his hand.
The old man finally stopped at the door of the church.
"There are so many followers of the moon that it doesn't matter if a few are missing, is it......"
He grinned, and pulled out a glass vial the size of a little finger from his bosom, which contained almost two-thirds of the blood.
The blood tumbled gently in the glass vial, emitting dim, shiny bubbles.
"I hope it likes it."
The old man stepped up the steps and strode into the church.
β¦β¦
Bang Bang Bang!!
Early the next morning, Chen Lun was slapped by Brother Will.
Well, in fact, he woke up a long time ago, but he couldn't give up halfway on the last day of doing a full set of acts.
However, Chen Lun said that he could not be beaten in vain, and he made another note on the small notebook.
"Lazy pigs! Hurry up, it's time to accomplish your great work! β
Brother Will looked at the stupid young man and gave him two feet in disgust.
"Let's go."
He straightened his monk's robes and left the prison with his head held high.
Floy pursed her lips and glanced at Chen Lun, following with a cold expression.
Shout!
The mustache whistled, Chen Lun smiled stupidly, and walked out obediently.
When everyone entered the No. 7 basement again, Chen Lun suddenly felt a little reluctant.
What a good leveling treasure, it's about to leave.
He was already very familiar with the work process, and as soon as he heard the order, he immediately went to work.
Pretending to be controlled, he obediently walked up to the altar and flipped through his notes, and the seriousness of his actions was an exemplary sacrifice.
[By reading carefully, you gain 70 experience points]
[The Destiny Faction Mystery Book "The Beast Tamer's Handbook (100% Progress)" has been read through!] γ
[You have gained 1 additional skill point and 2 attribute points]
[Through careful reading, you have experienced and comprehended the skill [Animal Friends]!] γ
Animal Friends LVMAX (Passive)
Skill Description: You seem to have a unique attraction that makes animals very close to you.
Even the most cold-blooded and irascible beast is willing to make friends with you.
When you interact with animals, gain 10 charisma.
Hey, friend, I'm sure you've read my book and learned my skills.
No thanks, I just want to benefit more people and let them experience a different and wonderful life......
I don't know why, every time I see Philip's message, Chen Lun has a violent impulse.
He flipped the notes to the end, and the contents of the journal were nearing the end.
"February 4, 4407 in the solar calendar, overcast...... Aha, that old guy from Quiller is a big guy in the stinking rat pack, and I'm no match at all after the transformation.
[Gargoyle Skin] is too restrained on me, not to mention a sequence higher than me......"
ββ¦β¦ They stole everything from my teacher, honor, status, and even power!
They are the most disgusting thieves in the world! β
"But I may not have a chance to take revenge, because I'm dying......
In order to kill me, the stinky rats are really willing to pay for it!
Hundreds of gold pounds of alchemy potions were thrown in my face, oh my god, my handsome appearance was ruined! β
ββ¦β¦ Maybe this is fate, after stepping on the extraordinary path of [Destiny Faction], I knew that there would be this day.
I miss the days I traveled, dear Maggie, and I miss you. - Philip
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"Oh yes, I hid all my savings and the extraordinary things I've collected over the years in the backyard of Viscount Pompeii's house, where I dug a-"
The diary came to an abrupt end here, and the ink handwriting pulled out a long diagonal line, as if the writer's hand was dragging the pen and slipping down.
Chen Lun closed the notebook and sighed lightly.
The time span in the diary is quite long, from the beginning to the end of almost 8 years.
It is also equivalent to recording the adventure of this stranger named Philip after stepping into a mysterious and transcendent path.
Embarrassing! It's emotional!
"I just don't know if Philip's legacy is still there......"
Chen Lun thought.
He remembered that the 1.0 version of the open beta, that is, the official start of the game was in the year 4419 of the solar calendar.
Extrapolating one year and one month, the current time is about 4418 in the solar calendar.
In other words, the contents of this diary are all recorded in the old yellow calendar ten years ago, and the ghost knows what happened during this period.
[Trigger C-rank Hidden Mission: Philip's Legacy]
Description: According to the content recorded in the quest item [Philip's Diary], Philip had already anticipated his death.
On the eve of the fight, he hid all his savings over the years in the backyard of the Viscount Pompeii's house in Amber City.
Want my treasure? If you want, you'll be given it!
Go find it, I've got it all there!
Reward: Unknown.
ββ¦β¦β
Chen Lun accepted the task, and immediately felt that he couldn't complain again.
He only wanted to know if the real reason why Philip was killed was because he was too hateful.
When Brother Will saw Chen Lun close his notebook, he stepped forward expectantly and motioned for Floy to write at any time.
"Very good, it looks like the notes have been fully deciphered......"
He smiled cruelly.
"Nun, when he's done dictating the last part of the note, take him to basement 4.
Feeding the potted plant to eat is also considered a waste ......."
"Yes, Brother Will."
Floy turned her head to look at him, but there was a strange expression on her good-looking face.
Will smiled and frowned.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Nun. β
Floy didn't answer him.
Will suddenly realized something, and jerked his head back.
Whew!!
Syllable!!
After the screaming sound of breaking wind, there was a crisp crack.
Will saw a blurry afterimage, and the next second he was choked by the black-haired youth's outstretched hand.
What is creepy is that the other party's arm is like a wriggling snake, unbelievably circling around his neck, tightly locked.
γAnimal Imitation LV1γ
γSnake Body Incarnationγ
[You have learned to temporarily twist your body like a snake, as well as some of the other snake-like properties.] ]
Will looked at Chen Lun's disappearing smirk, and only a blank face remained on his face, and he immediately realized that he had been deceived.
The other party was not manipulated at all!
It's all acting these days, it's all pretending!
So when did he have such a strong ......?
Yes, the notebook!
"Ugh! Uh-uh......! β
Will wanted to speak, his red eyes widened unwillingly, but he couldn't spit out half a word.
A feeling of suffocation welled up over his head, plunging him into unparalleled fear.
He grabbed Chen Lun's snake arm with both hands and beat it desperately, but it didn't have the slightest effect.
"Thank you so much for kicking out the guards for secrecy...... It saved me a lot of effort. β
Click!!
Chen Lun exerted force in his hand, and the snake arm that had been wrapped around a few times pulled violently, and immediately twisted Will's neck.
γ-58γ
Bright red fatal damage ejected from the top of Friar Will's head, and his life gauge was instantly emptied.
Brother Will fell to the ground.
His body was facing down, but his head was turned up, and his posture looked very strange.