Fortunately, Aloy Heck didn't really ask about it, perhaps because she had already labeled Xavier as "mentally ill".

- Whatever psychopathy does, it's normal. Isn't it?

She told Xavier to wait in the lab for a moment, and then walked into the dark cubicle herself.

While waiting, Xavier took out his hardcover spell book and began to prepare spells for the battle later.

Fight? That's right, fighting.

As he left the Clock Tavern, Xavier heard the familiar "tick" sound of the game system as he walked out of the alleyway.

["The Prey's Counterattack"

As a reckless murderer, he can also do magic.

You have undoubtedly caught the attention of others.

Could this be Legros? Or is it something else that is unclear but equally disturbing?

It doesn't matter anymore, the important thing is that they obviously know about you and you don't know anything about them.

It makes you feel extremely uncomfortable, like looking at the abyss, but you can't see what is hidden at the bottom.

But for now, you only need to know one thing:

The peepers in the shadows are slowly approaching.

And you have to be ready.

You'll need to figure out the identity of the stalker and get the first shot before he strikes. It's a test – either get stuck in passivity or be the dominant player in this game.

Choose, young adventurer. It's time to wait to be hunted...

Or is it time to hunt down those stalkers?

[Objective: Survive the attack.]

[Special Bonus Condition: Kill all enemies.]

[Reward: A lot of experience.]

【Special Reward: ??? 】

This task came as a surprise to Xavier, but after taking a few seconds to figure out the possible source, he turned around and walked quickly back down the alleyway, sneaking back to the Clock Tavern to find help.

The most likely thing is that the Legros family sent to follow Nair's team and witness the scene where they attacked and killed Nair and took away his belongings... Hence the retribution. But there is also a suspicious point, if they really witnessed the scene of their own murder, with how much they "valued" Neil Legros, why didn't they show up and arrest the murderer on the spot?

In this way, they are the only ones who have other concerns and need to go back and tell this statement.

If there is any other possibility, it may be a new trouble. A new group of forces has their sights on themselves... Ah, let's veto this for now.

Xavier thought that during the time he was here, almost only the time he went out to work might have caught the attention of others. The rest of the time, he was either studying spells in the library, practicing in the garden, or in his room... In short, just like the life in the previous life, even if you go to another world, a house is still a house.

While thinking about it, Xavier had already decided on the spell to prepare for today.

I have to say, if the Tiflin mage Ernaux were allowed to see such a watch, maybe the entire clock tavern would be surrounded by angry flames.

Name: Xavier

【Race】High Elves

Class: Mage Lv.1 / Wanderer Lv.1

[Level] LV.1

[Stamina] 12/12

【Magic】4/?

【Experience】? /？

【Attributes】

Strength 09 Agility 20 Constitution 14

Intelligence 30 perception 12 charisma 18

【Racial Talents】

Dark Vision...【Collapse/Expand】

Essence Blood...【Fold/Expand】

【Mage】

Arcane Recall...【Collapse/Expand】

【Wanderer】

Sneak Attack: You know how to attack distracted enemies with precision. Whenever your attack hits a creature, you can deal extra damage if that attack's attack check has an advantage. Attacks that deal damage must use a weapon with a dexterity stat or a ranged weapon.

If the target creature is surrounded by other enemies that are not incapacitated, you can launch a sneak attack as long as your attack check is not inferior.

【Special Features】

Stealth (short break: 2/2): Slow down and approach quietly. Reduce the sound you make when you are walking and get closer to others. With one action, you can put yourself into stealth, giving your agility (stealth) skill +5 bonus.

You can use this feature twice. And after completing a break, you will regain all the steals you have consumed.

【Known Spells】

Tricks: Magic tricks, flaming arrows, death knell, teleportation

One Ring: Detect Magic, Get Magic Pets, Mage Armor, Shields, Absorb Elements...【Collapse/Expand】

【Spells Prepared】

One Ring: Shield, Elemental Absorption, Burning Hands, Oil on the Soles of Feet, Seducing Humans, Sleep.

……

[Evaluation: It's really a 'unique' career structure, which is enough to distort the nose of the old mage of the academic school.] 】

……

Aloy Heck finished rummaging and walked out of the inner chamber with a slender bayone.

All it takes is a glimpse, no more confirmation. Xavier saw that it was his "anchor point". The reunited bayonet seemed to have lost its magic, at least in his own vision it looked like a razor-sharp sword - or perhaps that was why Aloy Heck was willing to return the sword to its rightful owner.

"Oh, your sword." She threw the sword over casually, crossed her waist and smiled: "Use the sword for the mage Miaozi, if you tell Ernaux about this matter, maybe you won't want to eat dinner for a whole week." ”

"Forget about that kind of dinner... By the way, help me cast a 'Mage Armor'? Xavier expertly caught the anchor point. It was as if the memories of his previous life had been passed down, and just holding the hilt of his sword made him feel incomparable nostalgia and familiarity. If it weren't for the wrong occasion, he would even want to find a target and swing it on the spot.

After handing over the sword to Xavier, Aloy Heck waved his hand, and after confirming that the transparent armor of magical nature surrounded the other party's body, he didn't waste any more time with him, and started his own research again.

…

Xavier, with his bayonet sword on the hilt at his waist, returned to the first floor.

Having Aloy Heck help him cast mage armor isn't just about saving a spell slot. It's more about spying on each other's careers:

Now that you've been able to add this spell to your spell list... As a side note, she's clearly a spellcaster - and most likely a Warlock or a Mage, since they're the only ones with "Mage Armor" in their spell lists.

Of course, it is not excluded that she obtained this spell by other means... Xavier muttered inwardly, glancing at the position of the bar.

Ansest resumed his daily routine, sitting behind the bar and wiping glasses with nothing to do. Hearing the sound of footsteps, he glanced at the stabbing sword, then at Xavier, and said, "Yo", "Go back and get the weapon?" Tsk, the mage makes the sword, it must be a disaster. I really want to see how you look deflated..."

Just waiting for your words. Xavier grinned, interrupting Ansest's words with a smile, "Aloy Heck asked you to go out with me as a 'manpower support'. ”

"—huh? Yes! With a loud clatter, the beer mug slammed off the corner of the table and rolled to the ground, threatening to be reduced to splinters - but the dexterous dark elf bartender caught it.

Ansest scrambled to put his beer glass back in disbelief and propped his head up from under the table.

“****！” Ansest said a foul language to the dark elves and climbed back into place, "What's that...?" What did you say... The boss asked me to go out – and you? ”

Enjoying Ansest's panic with satisfaction, Xavier felt something awaken in his heart. He kept a smile and looked at the dark elf bartender, "Indeed, as a 'trickster'. You can't continue wiping your glass here. ”

"Why did you even tell you about my profession!" The bartender howled miserably, clutching his head on the table, his voice muffled, "... Since it was the boss's order...... Then I'll have to comply. But, you! ”