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A flash of light flashed, and Barrett swung a dagger that split a thumb-sized caterpillar in two. The yellow, yellow, green, and green juice floated down in mid-air, and even the noodles on the side couldn't help but feel a chill.

"Vomit---" Clematis who was constantly regurgitating. Bot put down the dough in his hand and kept patting his chest with his palm. Her blue eyes showed a chilling throbbing.

"Barrett, you're really skilled! It's just a little bit, and you're going to bite that thing off. "Rieli, who is back-to-back with the catboy, is surprisingly in good spirits at this time.

However, after hearing the mage's words, Klaymatis. Bot seemed to think of something. The face, which had just recovered a little blood, suddenly turned into the color of pig liver.

After a few deep breaths, she came to her senses, and she trembled as she pointed her finger at Rielly: "This vicious guy is waiting for me, and the days to come are long!" Don't give me a chance...... Vomit—"

"Clematis, what are you doing here, where did I ask you to mess with you?" Rieli who said this can be called innocent! But only she knows if what she just said was intentional.

Although Claudia. Auditore seemed to be at ease with the insects that littered the forest. But at this time, she also frowned: "I think that making a decision in Ai Ku Village must be the biggest mistake since entering the game." ”

"I've had enough of it these days! We should have known that the first time we encountered this situation, we should have given up this operation. "Claymatis. Bot was about to grab the dough again, but it seemed like she was remembering something. Immediately covered her mouth with her hand - it seemed to her. This meal is not available for the time being.

"Luckily, I prepared sugar cubes beforehand. Otherwise, I don't know what to do these days! As he spoke, Barrett handed out a small silver jar, which he opened to find that there were about a third of the white squares inside. It can be seen that during this time, the ladies in the team have not used this as a substitute for dinner.

Claymatis. After Bot reached out and threw one into his mouth, he looked around very vigilantly, as if he was afraid that some insect would suddenly fall: "This cold, damp place is simply a paradise for insects!" Damn, I'm starting to miss the spider silk in the outer forests now. ”

In the monk's forest next to Aiku Village, although there were strands of silver silk floating between the branches of the trees. The canopy of the trees is densely hung with clumps of white cotton wool. But in that area where you don't seem to feel the breath of life, there won't be as many creepy bugs as there are now.

After all, it's the territory of giant spiders, and these mutated creatures eat surprisingly much. They have turned every single creature they can find within their range of activity into a nutrient solution, and naturally there will be no such extremely bad situation as it is now. From the player's point of view, those big spiders are also a good thing in a sense!

There will be no caterpillars or spiders suddenly appearing on the player's bread during meals. When you sleep, you don't have to show your fear, because you are afraid that when you wake up, there will be some parts on your body that do not belong to you.

If you don't have the slightest bit of attack ability, it's just a burst of piercing sound waves from the girls, even if it alarms the nearby monsters.

After all, it's so dense that even the sunlight is harder to shine through the layers of foliage into the trees on the ground. The sound doesn't travel very far, and the creatures that live in it aren't very powerful, so players can often easily deal with them even if they encounter a surprise attack.

But if you encounter a tricky creature like a jungle locust. It takes a lot of effort just to sprinkle salt and follow up on treatment. And when the narcotic component left over from the locust's mouthparts was gone, the pain suddenly flashed. It will definitely make the player scream as frightened as before.

"It's a pity Lily, you're not level enough now! Otherwise, if we get into it for an 8 hour of magic rope tricks, we will at least be able to sleep more peacefully. "Claudia. Auditore sighed as he spoke.

Although she looks like a nervous person in front of people, she is also a woman! Naturally, she didn't want those bugs to fall on her.

Facing Claudia. Auditore's burning gaze, Rieli, who turned her head, immediately began to shift her conflict: "I'm a little curious now about how the insect repellent powder that Noodles prepared earlier could not work. ”

"If the insect repellent powder had failed, it wouldn't be in the bugs right now. You must be covered in insects. The halfling wanderer glared at Rielly in annoyance, then looked at the bread in his hand with some confusion.

After swallowing the food that had been chewed in his mouth for a long time, Barrett immediately supported the wanderer: "Noodles are right! Those insect repellent powders are still effective. It's just that the relatively cheap medicine can't get rid of all kinds of insects. In fact, unless you can get your hands on a large number of 'Insect Isolation Enchantment' scrolls, this kind of thing is always unavoidable. ”

"Speaking of the 'Insect Isolation Enchantment' scroll, Barrett, you reminded me. The next time you go into the jungle, you'll have to kidnap a druid. "It was not easy to completely calm down the Claymatis. Bote, said with a look of weakness.

"If that's the case, I guess you'd better start with the players! Native druids rarely join mercenaries. And by now, thankfully, we're not far from Aiku. So for the time being, there shouldn't be any ferocious creatures that can't be solved. After saying this, Barrett got up and used the dagger in his hand to slash at Claudia. The spider on Auditore's head flies.

Players who have spent two days in Aiku Village are naturally aware of the armed forces of that village. The previous few big spiders turned it upside down, and even the bigger boars might not be able to deal with it.

So that village has been able to survive until now, instead of being abandoned early. It can prove one thing - there are no particularly dangerous creatures around Ai Ku Village. And this range is at least a hundred miles. Otherwise, there might be a large beast of prey that will come to this borderland.

"Thanks!" After thanking Barrett. Claudia. Auditore sighed: "I hope that days like this, when you don't eat or sleep well, end soon!" When I meet a treasure map next time. As long as it's a forest, we'll give it up. ”

"Don't say it so absolutely! By then, we may have an adequate solution. With that, Rielly looked at her spell book.

Players who hit the road again let the small specks of gold pass across their bodies. In fact, thanks to this, players don't have to use torches to light up the daylight in this somewhat gloomy jungle.

However, this light does not appear until three poles above the sun, and it will almost disappear by dusk. As a result, players don't have enough time to travel each day.

In this jungle environment, it would be foolish to travel at night - no one would want to make such a risky choice unless absolutely necessary.

The 'squeak' sound from under his feet was the wail of the thick humus of the forest under the weight. As far as the eye can see, there are dense and thick trees, which have grown over the years. If it's in a logging area. They are just a small bag of gold, but unfortunately they are now an obstacle for players to move forward.

In the direction of the players in this forest, there is not even a 'beast path' that the beast often walks and steps on. Therefore, if you want to advance forward, you must use the machete in your hand to carve out a walkable passage in the gray bushes under the woods.

It is precisely because of these restrictions that players have doubled the amount of money they originally expected to spend on the road. It also made several female compatriots in the team have to endure that kind of "inhuman" treatment for a long time.

Fortunately, the targets on the map didn't run on their own legs, and after a week-long trek, the players finally saw objects other than trees. The stone ruins under a rock in front of them have been exposed to the players.

"Look, we've finally found it! This treasure map is not a fake. Have you noticed that this place seems to be even older than our oldest neighborhood in Repulse City?" Claudia. Auditore said as he looked around behind Barrett. "Guys, look at the carvings on those pillars over there, it seems to be in the style of the old imperial period."

"Yes, it's the style of the old empire." The halfling wanderer also used guò's own knowledge to determine the decorative style of the ruins in front of him.

Rielly was a little incoherent in shock: "Say so, say so." This is not a research institute left over from the old imperial period! ”

"That's not the final result. After all, what can be judged now is only the style of those carvings. Know that this style is still in use in nostalgic buildings until now. Barrett shook his head, then reminded, "Get ready for battle, everyone!" You may encounter some dangers. ”

"That's right! Who knows if there are any ghosts in this ruin, or any mechanisms that are still intact. "Clematis who said this. Bote, already holding his shield to his chest.

Players are cautious along the way, but none of the imaginary dangers arise. However, it is said that it is extremely smooth and reaches the periphery of the ruins. The remains of collapsed stone walls and pillars are everywhere, and several players with mysterious knowledge can faintly see the silver arcane text stone carvings on them.

"Wait a minute!" Rielly stopped suddenly, and then saw her cast a spell. After that, there was a faint arcane glow everywhere in the mage's eyes, especially on the remaining arcane stone carvings, the glow was dim but thrown into the continuous existence.

"I guess it's a relic of the old imperial time." Reelly, who was determined, immediately explained, "The Arcane aura remaining on these ruins is a common phenomenon in the ruins of the old empire......"

There are always many arcane remnants of the empire that have survived wars and disasters. Most of today's arcane researchers may not be able to find out what happened in these ruins, so they can guide the arcane aura that has been preserved for thousands of years and still flickering.

After all, war is the best tool for destroying civilization. In the battle between knights and mages for earthly kingship, the mages, who were the losers, lost their skills after the "Bloody Iron Rider Incident". I don't know how many schools of thought are extinct.

And then although it has gone through thousands of years of development. Today's arcane civilization surpasses the Old Empire in both application and theory. However, the development of the arcane system between the two is not in the same vein.

In a sense, today's arcane civilization compares to the old empire. It's like different branches on the same tree. Although the main trunk is still the same, it has completely embarked on its own other path.

It is also because of this that many of the technologies of the imperial period have not yet been found in the wasteland. These unrestored technologies have been dubbed "Lost Mysteries" by arcane researchers. These "lost secret arts" include the arcane aura that can be left behind for thousands of years.

Listening to Rieli's explanation, Barrett was a little unimpressed. Among the information he had, the remnants of the magic aura in these ruins mountains were the aftermath of the legendary spells of the pan-continent used by the arcanists to fight the knights during the "Bloody Iron Rider Incident".

But Barrett, who can't say exactly where the source is, doesn't intend to explain anything. He immediately said the most relevant topic for the players right now: "I wonder if the three mages who set off earlier than us are already in this ruin?" ”

"Probably not! There are three mages in their ranks! In that jungle environment just now. The mage will slow down the team for a certain amount of time. Speaking of this, Noodles looked back at Rielly, "Violent mages like someone are missing after all!" ”

Although the halfling wanderer has a point, it sounds like there is some truth. But reality immediately gave noodles a slap in the face. Just as the players were walking towards the main entrance of the ruins, they suddenly heard a voice from the ruins: "Tommy, when do you say we can leave this hellish place, it's scary down there." ”

Realizing that someone was coming inside, the players immediately snorted. Barrett decisively assigned the task at this time: "Everyone is hiding in the limelight!" The mage prepares the spell and if there is a conflict, the first time to eliminate the nearby sounds. Make sure to take out the enemies you're about to meet as soon as possible. ”

With Barrett's order, players immediately found cover where they could hide their figures. Fortunately, there are many stone pillars and broken walls left on the periphery of this ruin, and players quickly hide themselves behind. Although Barrett is wearing metal armor on his body. But under his perfect control, he didn't make anything enough to attract attention.

"Carl, don't be stupid, didn't the mentor say it last time. Soon it will be successful. But even if we succeed, we'll just go to another similar place, just get used to these ruins. Suddenly, the approaching voice stopped somewhere in the corridor, and then came: "Carl, did you bring an empty bottle, why didn't I hear the sound of the bottle?" ”

"Bottle, what bottle, whew! God, I forgot, what would I have done without you! Another voice suddenly let out a scream: "Tommy, wait, I'll go get the bottle." ”

"Forget it! I'd better go back with you! Lest you find the bottle by then, and end up pulling down some other motive. Then the voices from inside the ruins door faded away.

Claudia. Auditore asked with some uncertainty: "What to do!" Looks like those guys arrived before we did. ”

"Nope! You can't just give up. It's a big deal. "Rieli clearly didn't give up the opportunity to explore the ruins that were so close at hand.

"If you don't go to negotiate and see, maybe you can put aside the dispute and develop together!" Noodle actually made a playful joke at this time.

Barrett whispered, "I mean, we'd better avoid them, okay?" I think listening to the other two apprentices, their teachers are not good people! And since they are traveling with apprentices, they probably have a lot of confidence in themselves. And judging from the previous situation, we do not know the strength of the counter. ”

"Then what are you going to do, do you just give up?" Rielly's words were very reluctant. Apparently she didn't want to give up like that.

Barrett continued: "It's just a temporary retreat! What almost forgot you is that ruins like this are often in pieces. In other words, we can go around and have a look. ”

"How do you know that?" The words just came out of Claymatis. Bott immediately thought of something: "It's the Boreham family's collection again, isn't it!" It's good to be backed by a big family! ”

"Miss Bote, your own background is not bad, is it!" Barrett swept Clematis. Bot gave him a look, "Where's that?" By the way, there are quite a few supporting facilities like this ruin. Maybe those facilities haven't been searched by the people who came before! ”

"Barrett, are you so sure?" Rielly hesitated.

Barrett crossed his hands and said, "Whether you have it or not, you have to try it first!" If you can't help it, just come back and fight with those mages. ”

"Okay, listen to you." Rielly finally compromised.

Claymatis. Bot nodded: "I have no opinion. ”

"Who can come up with a better idea now?" Claudia. Auditore swept his gaze over the remaining ones. There are a few people who can't come up with a better idea at this time.

"Wait! I'll go first and I'll be around early for clues. As he spoke, Barrett kept his head down and began to look for something on the floor among the ruins.

Soon Barrett waved his hand: "You come with me, I think I should have found a clue." ”

The players then followed Barrett and ran around the perimeter of the ruins in an unknown direction. As he walked, Barrett stopped to find something on the ground, and in this way, the players came to a small hill about a kilometer or two away from the original ruins.

Barrett didn't hesitate to head the hill, even though it looked empty and aimless. However, after following Barrett over the hill, the player looks around and discovers a portal that is much smaller than the previous ruins.

"Barrett has yours." Seeing the new ruin entrance, the player's mood immediately improved a lot.

Walking into this portal, players found that it was actually a dead end with a charred ground. Claudia. Auditore complained: "What a damn situation! ”

"What seems like a sacrifice?" Noodles pointed to the front in front of him. Following the direction pointed by the Halfling Wanderer, the players immediately noticed a small demon sculpture on a half-blackened wall in the room.

After examining the statue on the wall, Rielly came to the conclusion: "If I had cleaned this statue, I think I might have been able to figure out the engravings on it." I'm not sure if I took it off though. ”

Barrett looked down and pondered for a moment before saying, "I don't think it's a good idea to take it off!" However, if you use magic tricks directly, there shouldn't be much danger. ”

"Wait a minute!" With that, Rielly began to prepare a spell. Soon the statue in front of me was as polished as new. However, the inscription on it is still a little blurry.

After thinking about it for a long time, Barrett said, "Maybe you can try it with interpretation magic, according to the tradition of the old imperial period, there must be a warning in the danger zone." Using reading magic should activate the storage of information inside. ”

"Are you sure?" Rielly was suspicious.

Barrett nodded: "If the record on Wen Jiàn is correct." ”

"Oh well! Say give it another try. Rielly said, pulling out a clear crystal.

A bright light flashed over the front of the statue and saw lines of blood-colored words floating in front of the statue, which were written from the old empire, but Barrett and Claudia. Auditore could read it.

At this time, the real name teacher lady immediately made a cameo role as a translator:

"Ivor Road Fee Plan, Third Exit."

"Entry Clearance: Intermediate Researcher, Emergency Access Only."

"Current Status: Under a state of emergency lockdown."

"Modified: 387 in the Imperial Calendar" (to be continued......