Chapter 92: The best record

It's a small talk - in fact, from beginning to end, Grossar unilaterally talks to Kuiyong.

Kuiyong nodded silently, responding to Grossar's various words with silence and simple movements.

Lao Zai can guess his taciturn personality when he first meets Kui Yong.

But I didn't expect it to be quieter than I expected.

Even in the cheerful crowd and atmosphere full of people, the calm mood that is as calm as water is unmoved. The knight's helmet, which was as black as a crow, hid his expression and breathing, and he was full of indescribable mystery.

It also made Grossar interested in Kuiyong's identity and purpose.

"Mr. Kui Yong, you said that you wanted to find 'Wu. Can you understand the reason for the traces of Aynke's? ”

"Just doing what I'm told."

A short sentence responded simply and neatly.

"Who gave you this order?"

"Someone. I wanted to inquire about the man's condition. ”

"Judging by the tone, you don't seem to know Wu's true identity, right?"

"Yes, indeed. However, inferring from your words, it seems that you and this Mr. Wu have a good relationship, are the two friends? ”

“…… Sort of! ”

There was a sloppy answer to Kui Yong's guess.

Grossar's expression was not discernible from his back, and Kui Yong stared. It seems to be able to see through the dead star.

Grossar immediately changed the subject.

"But Mr. Kuiyong, what country are you from?"

This question immediately made Kui Yong stunned.

"Star City."

The name of a very unfamiliar country, which I have never even heard of, sounds like the name of a town in ancient times.

Grossal's pause fell into thoughtless thought.

Kui Yong guessed Grossar's doubts, and immediately added after reporting his name:

"You probably don't know it, but it was destroyed years ago for some reason."

“…… I see, sorry to ask you where it hurts. ”

Grossar inevitably apologized to himself.

"It doesn't matter. But the people of your country seem to be very happy—it is rare to see the peaceful coexistence of mankind and the subspecies, and it is difficult for you to see these precious scenes outside of your country. ”

"Isn't it a novelty? The first king came to this land with peace and kindness, and he was a legendary figure of strength and kindness, and he tried to pass on this treasure through his blood to the dark world, which is very valuable. ”

Thoughts of awe and remembrance flowed from Grossar's voice, and he looked around at the beauty around him filled with smiles and laughter, and immersed himself in the harmony that seemed to be at his fingertips but cherished by himself.

Kui Yong stared at him for a long time, as if he was finally about to comprehend a little of Grossar's mood.

Could this be the vision pursued by the resurrected glutton?

Destroy a world of discrimination and strife and recreate a new world that embraces a diverse species. Different from the radical approach of relying on absolute violence and torture in the past, it has turned to the loopholes of human nature to take advantage of the void?

Species are afraid of the threat of taking their lives away at any moment, but are defenseless against hypocritical blueprints?

I am more and more curious - is the so-called "first king" in Grossar's mouth really built such a powerful kingdom with the original intention of freedom and peace? Or is it just a lie-filled way to take advantage of people's trust in themselves?

Either way, the end result is the most powerful and safe power on the plains.

It is worth reflecting on.

"Kuiyong? Do you have anything on your mind? Why don't you go? ”

By the time Grossar stopped and looked back at Kuiyong, there was a ten-step gap between the two.

"Nothing."

“…… Really? If you feel unwell, I can take you to a nearby hospital. But seeing that you're so strong, I should be overly worried, right? Hahaha! ”

"Sorry for worrying you."

Kuiyong immediately took a big step and followed behind Grossal.

As he approached, Kui Yong's eyes were once again drawn to the lion-headed greatsword at Grossar's waist.

"Can I ask you something?"

"What?"

"Why do you wear two weapons on the street?"

"Well, this - the weapon has a personality, but I have a big sword that loves to make trouble, and it often loses its temper at me! I'm worried that in the event of a fierce fight, wouldn't it be dangerous if I was left defenseless because of the stubbornness of the great sword? ”

“…… That's why you're carrying another great sword that is easy to control? ”

"yes. But you probably don't understand me when I say that! Actually, it's normal that whenever I mention a weapon to a partner I know is a personal statement, they will take me for a fool. You can think so too. ”

"No—I take your word for it. I'm not afraid to lose my temper at will, because I'm their owner, so it's a bit stressful for them. ”

Kui Yong calmly introduced. It's just that Grossar thought that Kui Yong was just trying to comfort himself, and then made it up and cooperated with him at will, so he smiled as if he agreed.

"Didn't expect you to be like that?"

"Yes."

Kui Yong really thought that Grossar understood what he meant.

Before they knew it, they were also heading southeast of the market district, which was filled with taverns or simple food stalls.

Grossar turned his head and looked at the various signboards on both sides, and finally settled on a clean and simple western restaurant.

"It's noon at this time, why don't I treat you to something to eat and then continue on the road when you're full of wine and food?"

"It's really hard for me to let you treat you and let you stay on the road, so I'll pay for the meal."

"That's the way it is – do you have enough money with you, a tourist?"

"I can definitely afford a few meals."

"Really?"

Grossar smiled as if he had deliberately set up a successful trick for Kui Yong.

And so it is.

Walking into the restaurant full of customers, the two of them were left with only two empty seats, and they sat down without hesitation.

Because of his previous experience in traveling around the world, Kui Yong is no stranger to human characters. He quickly raised his head and looked seriously at the price list of meals hanging on the wall—momentarily froze.

The prices here are a lot more expensive than you think!

The cheapest salad set in the store drains all the cash on you, not even enough to pay the full amount.

What a comical picture. The god of destruction, who is dignified enough to destroy the plains, is now worried about the problem of payment because of a few gold coins, and the head who is good at fighting and manipulating weapons can only rack his brains to find a way to solve the problem of food.

From the insistence at the beginning, to the final abandonment of the eyes to shift the gaze to the table. He smirked.

Grossar's trap. He had the intention of inviting guests, so he deliberately chose a restaurant with a super high price to block his own payment - worthy of being a soldier of a powerful country, this trick is excellent.

I had to use the telegraph again to ask for help from the Night Pavilion.

What to do? The gold you gave me before you left was not enough to pay for the meals in this shop, can you make it up for me now? 》

A helpless tone of equal distress declined Kui Yong's request for help.

"I can't help it - gold coins are provided by adults, and they are assets for emergency use, not tools for you to be strong." I won't help you unless you have other reasons to help with the mission. 》

《…… Again, I'm very sorry for asking a stupid question. 》

"It's not a bad thing to let this human treat you, right? The other person seems to be a little wary of you, but he also wants to make friends with you, so you can have a good chat with this human through this meal and establish some friendship. 》

"Got it. 》

I finally made up my mind.

Kui Yong raised the white flag and bowed his head in surrender and thanked Grossar.

"Then please break the bill and bear the cost of my meal."

"Yes! Do you have any food you'd like to eat? Or do you want to follow me? ”

"Since the gold lord is you, then I will naturally follow your wishes."

"Good. Boss! Two pesto salmon and avocado grilled eggs! ”

"Roger!"

The male owner and chef in the kitchen on the other side responded to Grossal's order with the same spirit. At the same time, they also exchanged a few words of greeting loudly, and the two seemed to be some friends.

"Your Excellency! Aren't you very thrifty in your daily life? Why did you suddenly come here today? ”

"Because your food is delicious!"

"Hahahaha! It's over! ”

The usual greeting came into Kuiyong's closed helmet, and the key words echoed in his head.

It turned out - the seemingly decadent man in front of him turned out to be the general of this country.

Although he didn't think of him as an ordinary soldier, he never thought that the other party's position was so high.

"By the way—is this knight in black armor your friend?"

The curious eyes quickly focused on Kui Yong, the largest in the store.

"Yes! Take him to try some of the city's most famous delicacies and visit the interesting shops in the market. ”

"Hahahaha! You can really talk. For the sake of the general's usual care for us ordinary people, I specially entertained two special steaks! Don't shirk it. ”

“…… That's funny. ”

"Nothing to be embarrassed about! You and the prince usually pay special attention to us civilians, do you think the high-ranking officials of any country will be as considerate as you? It's a blessing to live in this country. ”

"That's what we should do."

"Alas! I wish there were good people like you and the prince in every country! In this way, the plains may be able to usher in the long-lost peace—let's not talk about it for now! I'm going to get busy first, the festival has a lot of traffic, and I'm tired. ”

"Good work. That's right! I could have put more salt in that meal! ”

"Roger!"

Full of foodie expressions of unobstructed anticipation.

"I'm sorry, I didn't care about your feelings when I was chatting with the boss."

"It doesn't matter. However, you have erected a good image in the hearts of the common people, which I admire quite a lot. ”

"It's nothing, it's just a gesture. Moreover, there is an ignorant imp around me who cares more about the happiness of all the people in the kingdom than I care about the people, and even treats them as his own family. ”

"Is that what the boss called 'Prince'?"

"yes. For some reason, he felt repulsed by the state, but in fact, his talent made the king particularly optimistic about him, and he also felt that he was a very suitable successor to take over the country. ”

"It's a shame. However, with the ability to take care of the lives of the common people and the ability to manage the country's affairs perfectly, one can imagine how high the king's expectations were for the prince - and at the same time, his sense of disappointment was also high. ”

"I'm really disappointed! All the instructors who have taught the prince speak highly of him, and although he has no talent for magic and is a veritable 'powerless', his ability to strategy is terrifying beyond ordinary people! ”

“…… Incapacitated? ”

"yes. Do you have any insights on the incapacitated? ”

Kui Yong bowed his head slightly as if in deep thought.

"Actually, that's not the case with the incapable. They are regarded as anomalies with no magical talents, but in fact, there is another mysterious power within these people that transcends the common sense of the world. ”

"...... mystical powers?"

Grossar frowned, completely confused by Kuiyong's explanation.

"It's supposed to be very easy to develop, and you don't even need special training to use it unintentionally. It's just that people are ignoring the existence of the incapable, so there is no opportunity to develop this power. ”

What do you mean...... Even if the incapacitated don't have the element to perform magic in their bodies, there is another element that is completely different from the element? And has this factor not yet been discovered by humans? ”

Kuiyong nodded.

"Maybe the prince you're worried about has some untapped potential."

“…… However, I don't think it's possible for them not to know this, given the sophistication of those court mentors. Otherwise, tell me how do you know this? ”

"Forgive me for refusing. This is not a message that can be preached freely, so let's take what I am saying as hearsay. ”

“…… All right. But then again, I don't know what class of magisters you are. ”

"What do you mean?"

A serious and calm question, Grossal, who took it as common sense, could not help but be shocked by this.

"Don't you even know this? To become a qualified Magister, you must graduate from the Wizarding Academy at the age of sixteen and then be tested by the Magic Guild to determine what class you belong to. ”

"Is this true in every country?"

"yes. The Magic Guild belongs to the world organization and is not under the command of any country, but rather, each country has to sign a contract with the Magic Guild, and the Kingdom of Eynke is one of the member states. ”

"Is it only humans who need to be tested?"

"Theoretically, not, and that includes subspecies and monster groups. However, it is usually necessary to know that this information is just a preparation for war in advance in order to prevent inter-ethnic wars. ”

"I see. But does a knight like you have the status of a Magister? ”

"Magister is just a general term for all people who can use the elements to perform magic - it includes knights and various combat units, so it's not confusing."

"And what is your class......?"

The key question was right for Grossal, who immediately smiled confidently and triumphantly.

"Hee-hee-hee! Don't be scared - in last year's retest, I got a Phantom Grade score of Magic Purity A, Melee Combat S, Elemental Reaction Time B, Elemental Power Level B, and Magic Versatility A! ”

"Phantom Rank—is this the best of the human race?"

"Uh......?"

Grossar was completely dumbfounded.

Unexpectedly calm reaction coupled with unexplained inquiries - Grossar has changed from confidence at the beginning to his current stunnedness, and his reaction has changed so quickly that it can be compared to the level of illusion.

Kui Yong didn't mean to laugh at Grossar's strength, but he really didn't know how terrifying the Phantom Rank was for humans - probably didn't think that asking such a question would inadvertently hurt his self-esteem.

Try to explain.

"...... With a qualified palace guard, the minimum intermediate strength has a chance to be competent, and if you are a higher court captain, you need a middle to high level. However, anyone who is at the top of the ranks has the opportunity to serve as a general. Judging from the strength of my illusion rank, I am considered the most outstanding of all the generals in the kingdom. ”

"Oh I see, that's pretty remarkable."

The semantics are admiring Grossal's words, but the tone is unwavering and flat.

Grossar was completely overwhelmed by the simplicity of the man in front of him.

The question just now was not deliberately mocking oneself and pretending not to know, but really not knowing.

This is common knowledge that even uneducated civilians know. Why? The black knight in front of him, who seems to have experienced a lot of battles, showed a reaction to what he just introduced on the first day?

But this is also my best record, at least it gives a shocking reaction. Even if you know that Kui Yong himself is not good at verbal expression, this is too wooden, right? I'm very complacent.

But I suddenly felt that the big man in front of me seemed to be more innocent than I imagined.

Re-eliminate a slightly lost mood.

“…… Well, you don't seem to know your level yet, why don't I take you to the Magic Guild and do a little bit of a simple test? Of course - I will pay for the testing fee, you only need to follow the process throughout the process. ”

"But it has to make you bear unnecessary expenses, and it's really hard to accept this kindness."

"Actually...... Actually, it's not a lot of money! And I'm a member of the kingdom, so maybe I can waive all the fees with a few notices! How is it? If it's free, would you like to participate? ”

"Well...... If it's free, it doesn't hurt to take the time to test your abilities. ”

Kuiyong finally agreed, nodding, causing Grossar to laugh heartily.

"Hahahaha! That's great! After you're done eating, I'll take you to the nearby Magic Guild to go through the formalities. ”

"Okay."

At the same time, fragrant salmon steaks and steaks are served to the table steaming hot.

July 16, 1927, 3:21 p.m.

In the camp of the Celestial Snake Clan, the nearly 200-meter-high Great Rock Mountain stands deep in the depths of the ground, and the steep walls establish a spiral stone staircase, coiling around to the top of the rock mountain like a screw pattern.