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Chapter 352: "Shady Merchant"?
One day, a Golden Radiant Light shot up from the Forest, followed by a triumphant laugh that sent birds flying and beasts fleeing within a ten-mile radius.
"Wahahaha~~, finally Leveled Up!"
Someone, with a trace of Golden Light still lingering on his body, struck an exaggerated pose like an actor, looking like "I am already invincible in the world," and laughed up at the Sky.
I had originally planned to Teleport directly back to Kurast after completing Gheed's Quest, but after a fierce battle in the Spider Cavern, I realized I was only a Single Point of Experience away from Leveling Up. So, I decided to walk back, taking advantage of the journey to fight along the way. This way, I would definitely Level Up on the road back to Kurast.
Now, I've finally reached Level 25.
"And then?" came Little Ghost's yawning Voice from the side.
"This way, I'm only one Level away from reaching the minimum Level 30 Standard for Adventurers in Kurast."
"And then, when you reach Level 30?" The groggy Voice persisted.
"Nothing..."
It's really annoying. This Little Squirt can always extinguish my full enthusiasm with just a few words.
It seems we're not far from Kurast now. To save the hard-earned Town Portal Scrolls, we decided to walk back. If we avoided Monsters along the way, it would probably only take a day or two. That's what Three-No Princess said...
"Quack quack—"
Lazy Crow, who served as the Team's scout, circled ostentatiously in the Sky above us, constantly squawking. Squawk away, squawk away. If you piss off some Boss in the Forest, and it swallows you whole, let's see if I save you, I slandered inwardly.
From Lazy Crow, I learned that an Adventurer Team ahead seemed to be in a bit of trouble. Upholding the Spirit of unity and mutual assistance, we followed behind Lazy Crow, intending to play the Hero saving the Beauty at a Critical Moment... Uh, please don't take Lars's Team of three men as a reference. Most Adventurer Teams have girls. Female Class Changers in Diablo are no less numerous than male Class Changers, especially in the Sorceress and Amazon Classes...
When we saw the Adventurers who had accidentally poked the Dwarf Tribe's weak spot and were being chased in circles by hundreds of Little People, especially the petite and charming Figure among them, "Whoosh," my whole body seemed to burst into raging Flames.
Don't misunderstand, it's definitely not lustful fire. Didn't you see the Flames are Black?
"Wow, Xiao Fan, what's wrong with you?"
Little Ghost was sleeping during my two Ill-fated Relationships with that person, so she naturally didn't know how deep the Resentment in my Heart was. Now, seeing me Blacken, she was instantly surprised.
"Nothing, I just have some connection with them."
I said, grinding my teeth, word by word. Yes, I've only met them twice, and both times, they ripped off me, the Rogue's Third Stingy, twice. Can you say this connection is shallow?
This Adventurer Team was the one led by the nameless Assassin Girl I met in Lut Gholein. I didn't expect them to come to Kurast as well. It seems they arrived a bit later than me and aren't familiar with the Forest Environment yet, otherwise, they wouldn't have provoked such a large group of Little People. What Fate.
"Since you know them, do you want to go up and Help?" Seeing the Adventurers being chased in circles by the Little People, Little Ghost was very happy watching and couldn't help but feel eager to try.
"Watching the show."
I coldly spat out two words from between my teeth. Although I'd only met them twice, I understood very well that this Adventure Team's Strength was quite extraordinary. A mere few hundred Little People were not enough to take them down.
We watched from a distance, entering "show-watching mode." This Team led by the Assassin Girl had a total of four members. I didn't look closely the first two times. Now that I saw them fight, I realized that besides the Assassin Girl, the other three were a Druid, a Paladin, and a Wizard. A very classic and balanced Team composition.
At this moment, the Assassin Girl was relying on her agile movements to draw Hatred, followed by a massive, surging crowd of hundreds of Little People. The kicked-up Dirt was spectacular, but seeing her completely unhurried Appearance, she was clearly at ease and not worried about being surrounded by these Little People.
The tasks of the other Druid, Paladin, and Wizard were simple: they were responsible for Attacking the Little People following behind the Assassin Girl's Buttocks, luring them over group by group. Each time they lured a dozen or so, they could easily wear down these hundreds of Little People after dozens of attempts.
However, Monster Luring is not as simple as it sounds. Each Monster has its unique Movement Method. Clearly, the Assassin Girl's Team didn't understand the Little People well. Their first Attack lured forty or fifty Little People towards the three, severely exceeding the Quantity. Furthermore, influenced by these forty or fifty Little People, the Little People following behind the Assassin Girl also successively broke away from the main group and converged towards this side.
The situation was bad. If the Quantity of Little People continued to increase, the three wouldn't be able to handle it. They weren't like the Assassin Girl, who could run if they couldn't win, especially the slow-moving Wizard with low Health and Defense. If the three's Formation was broken by the Little People, he would be the first to suffer.
"Lucia."
At the Critical Moment, the cool white-haired Druid shouted towards the Assassin Girl. Hmph, so her name is Lucia. I've remembered your Name. We'll settle both old and new Hatreds together.
As expected of a Team that had cooperated for a long time, with just that shout and an exchanged Gaze, a new Tactics seemed to have been decided. The Assassin Girl named Lucia performed a Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers, grabbing a handful of triangular Metal Pieces and scattering them into the Sky like throwing beans. After landing in the pile of Little People, these Metal Pieces suddenly erupted with Lightning Glow. The Lightning Glow from a dozen or so Metal Pieces connected together, forming a spectacular Lightning bolt that electrocuted the Little People within the range, making them squeal.
Assassin Traps Tier 2 Skill Lightning, the introduction from Cain's Book flashed through my mind.
Attracted by the Assassin Girl's Lightning, some Little People who were planning to leave temporarily rejoined the group, continuing to Shadow behind the Assassin Girl, squealing. Seeing things proceed as she expected, the Assassin Girl quickened her Footsteps, leading the hundreds of Little People deeper into the Forest.
Is she planning to abandon these hundreds of Little People? This is indeed a Method. Although with this Team's Strength, it's not impossible to take down these Little People, they would definitely end up exhausted. In this unfamiliar Place, maintaining a certain minimum Combat Power at all times is very important. I secretly praised their decision.
The Assassin Girl left. Should I stay and watch these few uncles PvP against dozens of Little People? Although their Tactics were indeed brilliant and their Techniques outstanding, I wasn't interested in watching three uncles sweat it out against the enemy. All that macho stuff can get lost; Shadowing is the true path.
Leaving the Three-No Princess and the others to wait in place, I secretly chased after her. Fortunately, the Assassin Girl seemed afraid of running too fast and leaving the Dwarf Army behind, which might cause the Little People to ignore her and go back to Group Beatdown the other three Companions. Thus, she maintained a leisurely Speed, allowing me, a Little Druid, to barely keep up.
However, the Little Assassin Girl, being new here, underestimated the Forest. An Environment like the Forest, filled with Towering Ancient Trees everywhere, makes it extremely easy to lose one's Sense of Direction. Her winding running Method could easily lead to getting lost. Another point is that there are too many unknown things in the Forest. Running around with hundreds of Little People in such a grand manner could easily Attract some formidable Demon Beasts, who might wipe out both her and the hundreds of Little People in one go.
The Assassin Girl seemed to have realized this as well. A trace of anxiety finally appeared on her small, cute young girl-like face. Getting rid of the Little People in one go before anything happens is certainly good, but she was also afraid that these Little People would go back and finish off the other three. In this Crisis, her charming and cute Demeanor, tinged with a bit of being Wronged, was incredibly heart-stirring. It's just a pity that there was a certain unconventional person here.
Now, isn't this a good opportunity for revenge? Looking at the Assassin Girl's anxious Appearance, I chuckled maliciously. I casually took out a set of Black Outfit from my Inventory and put it on. Instantly, the Lut Gholein Super Hidden Merchant reappeared in the world.
A few days ago, I killed tens of thousands of Spiders and actually forgot to clean up the Battlefield. How many Items must have been in there? Maybe even Golden Equipment. Every time I thought of this, my Heart ached slightly. I wished I could go back to the Spider Cavern again. Now, I've encountered the Assassin Girl who caused me trouble twice, and she's in Crisis. God, you are indeed a good person.
"Swish swish—"
Lucia, who was frowning and thinking, suddenly heard several sounds of air breaking by her ear. She quickly gripped her Wrist Blade in reverse and leaped to the side, watching the source of the Sound vigilantly. The next moment, her Eyes widened.
A Black Tight Cloak, Black Boots and socks, a Black Hat, a Black mask, and even her Eyes were covered by a piece of Black rag that seemed to have two holes dug in it. A stylish Black Cloak fluttered behind her in the Wind. With such a classic Outfit, besides the strange and interesting Merchant she encountered twice in Lut Gholein, she really couldn't think of anyone else with such peculiar tastes.
She had thought that after coming to Kurast, she would never see him again. To be honest, when she left Lut Gholein, Lucia even felt a little disappointed because of this. Of course, whether she was reluctant to part with the person or the High-Level Items on him that were easy to trick out of him, only a Genius would know.
Now, he had reappeared beside her, which created a strange Feeling in Lucia's Heart. There was surprise, pleasant surprise, and a hint of happiness. Women, whether smart or foolish, always tend to believe in things like Fate. However, his next sentence almost made her die of anger. The slight ripple and romance that had just stirred in the Maiden's Heart were completely Destroyed.
"Hi, Miss Assassin from Lut Gholein, you seem to be in some trouble. As a Merchant, it is my duty to resolve difficulties for my Guests. We're so familiar with each other, how about an 80% discount this time?"
"..."
At this moment, Lucia wished she could throw this vulgar Man, whose only exposed Eyes had completely turned into the shape of Gold Coins, into the Ocean to feed the Octopuses. Her precious Maiden's Heart had been ruined alive by this stinking Man. After barely suppressing the bulging veins on her forehead, her sweet, cute young girl-like face wore a Smile.
"I didn't expect to meet you here, what a coincidence, Mr. Merchant. I've always felt that you must be a very powerful Expert." Saying this, her charming big Eyes showed a Glow of Admiration.
"Haha, really? You have quite the Vision, but you guessed wrong. I'm just a humble Merchant." I laughed heartily, keeping the sugar coating and handing back the cannonball.
"Can a Merchant have such Speed?"
Looking at the guy running alongside her with a relaxed expression, his feigned ignorance and obviously lying Attitude made Lucia's fair face almost turn Black with anger. Although she hadn't fully unleashed her Speed, it was still a lightning-fast Speed for Ordinary Persons. How could an Ordinary Merchant keep up?
Endure, Lucia. You must endure. The other party is definitely doing it on purpose. If you take it seriously, you lose.
Oh, that's a blind spot. My current Appearance is indeed not very convincing. So, I coughed twice and changed my Statement.
"Cough cough. Well, although I am indeed an Adventurer, it's just a part-time job."
"..."
Lucia was truly left speechless this time. Adventurer is a part-time job? No matter how you hear it, it sounds like he's saying that we dignified Adventurers are not as good as a Merchant who does business everywhere.
"Then, Mr. Merchant who is a part-time Adventurer, as an Adventurer, don't you think it's a normal Matter to extend a helping hand to a Companion in Difficulty?"
"I said, I am first a Merchant, and then an Adventurer. I am making a Transaction with you in my capacity as a Merchant. After that, I will Help you in my capacity as an Adventurer. Isn't that the same?" I blinked my innocent Eyes at her.
The same my Buttocks! It's completely different! After barely swallowing the cursing words, Lucia stared at the other party with gritted teeth. She finally understood. Rather than saying this Man was blinded by Money, it was more accurate to say he couldn't stand being taken advantage of. He was still holding a grudge about the previous two incidents and was now seeking revenge because he found an opportunity.
"Alright, then, Mr. Merchant, how much Price/Cost do I have to pay for you to become an Adventurer?"
Seeing that they were getting further and further off track, she was afraid they might actually get lost or provoke some Powerful Demon Beast. In Helplessness, Lucia had to submit. Hmph, you narrow-minded Man. I've remembered you. I'll let you profit this time, but we'll see about the future.
"Ten Chipped Gems." Ignoring the sarcasm in her words, I held up ten fingers.
"Mr. Merchant, don't you think that's a bit expensive?" Forcing back the urge to pounce and bite him, Lucia clenched her small Fists, veins popping on her smooth forehead, and smiled tightly with her cherry lips.
"I have Principles when doing business. No bargaining." I looked into the distance at the Sky, my Demeanor resolute.
Principles your Head! I've already bargained you down twice, and you still talk about Principles? How many Silver Coins per pound are your Principles worth?
"Come on, alright, just a little cheaper, please? I just bought things from you twice before, and I have no Money at all. Merchant brother, please be kind?"
She smiled brightly and pouted slightly, without any pretense. Lucia naturally revealed her pure and charming Smile, coupled with her innocent Demeanor and soft Tone like lovers' whispers, which could charm all men.
Naive, too naive. Although it is indeed very pleasing to the eye and tempting, I already have so many beauties at Home. If I were to be tempted by you again, wouldn't I be letting them down?
"Beauties should indeed receive special Treatment." I rubbed my Chin, looking her up and down. I couldn't help but praise her inwardly. An Angel's face, a Demon's Figure. She indeed had the Capital to make men lose their Souls to her beauty.
"For a Beauty, it'll be 15 Chipped Gems."
Just as the Assassin Girl revealed a triumphant Smile, thinking her trick had succeeded, the next moment, I announced my decision, freezing her Smile on her face.
"Don't you think that as a Beauty, your Worth should be higher than Ordinary Girls? Or do you think your beauty is inferior to Ordinary Girls?" I explained, looking very silly and innocent.
"Alright, 15 it is."
Almost forcing these words out from between her teeth, Lucia stared at the other party with a Gaze she had never used before, full of Danger. She knew that if she continued talking to this guy, the Price would only keep climbing, and there was no more Time to delay. It seemed their group had already alarmed quite a few Wild Beasts.
After handing over the 15 Chipped Gems, she revealed her true, fierce Appearance. Her tempting little mouth pouted so much you could hang a soy sauce bottle on it. Alright, show me how you solve these hundreds of Little People. It would be best if you fail and get chased back, begging me to save you. Then I'll see how I'll rip you off in return, hmph hmph hmph hmph~~
While viciously fantasizing inwardly, Lucia waited angrily for the other party's actions. On one hand, she was anticipating the things she was thinking about to happen, and on the other hand, she wanted to confirm the other party's Class.
Hmph, trying to figure out my Status with this? Let me tell you, it's not that easy. Feeling the Assassin Girl's sharp Line of Sight, I chuckled a few times, weighing the substantial Gems in my hand. I felt the Sunlight was exceptionally bright, and the world was so beautiful. Then, I pulled out a few small Green Bottles from my Inventory.
Suffocation Gas Potion
Throwing Damage: 72
Required Level: 24
Quantity: 3
This thing is an Advance Item of the Choking Gas Potion. The effect is similar, but the Damage is much more Powerful. It can be said to be an essential Item for Home travel, murder, and silencing. Because the Drop Rate is even lower than Gold Equipment, it is extremely difficult to find on the Market, with Price but no Market.
Under the Assassin Girl's Dumbfounded Gaze, I uncorked the bottles and threw two Suffocation Gas Potions behind me. After a few seconds on the ground, a large amount of Green Gas sprayed from the bottle openings. Dozens of Little People were enveloped by the Green Gas, immediately falling to the ground, their bodies turning ghostly green. They threw away their Weapons and desperately struggled, clutching their Throats. Before long, they kicked their legs and died directly. Their twisted faces, having suffered endless Pain and Torment before death, looked extremely tragic and terrifying.
Haha, now you can't tell my Class, right? I've also made Money. It's Time to say goodbye. See you never, you Little Fox Spirit. While feeling secretly pleased, I led the angry Dwarf Army in another direction.
Watching the other party's retreating Figure, Lucia counted on her fingers, then gently shook her Head.
Weirdo!!
She lightly chided, then imagined the other party rolling on the ground in Pain after coming to his senses. She couldn't help but cover her small mouth and laugh. Her petite and charming Demeanor seemed to brighten the entire Forest a bit.
I throw, I throw, I throw again...
Afraid that the Assassin Girl might secretly Shadow me, I didn't make a move but kept throwing the Suffocation Gas Potions behind me. In my Excitement, I threw too many. When I looked back, the road behind me was filled with Poison Gas that hadn't dissipated yet. Upon contact with the Potent Poison Green Gas, even the Towering Ancient Trees quickly withered.
That's why releasing Poison Gas is harmful to the Ecological Environment. Children should definitely not learn this.
After going back all the way to collect the Items dropped by the hundreds of Little People, I excitedly rushed back to Three-No Princess's side. Looking across, the Assassin Girl had already returned to the Battlefield a few steps ahead of me, coordinating with her three Companions to Attack the last few Little People. I watched with relish, while taking out the Chipped Gems to Show Off to Three-No Princess.
"Look, I just made a casual move and earned fifteen Gems. A Merchant has to be like this."
"Potion, how much Money?"
Three-No Princess, who was even richer than me, didn't know the Market Price of Suffocation Gas Potion, but she was still keenly aware of the problem.
"Haha, quite expensive. One Chipped Gem per bottle, and it's not easy to buy."
I was still immersed in the Joy of "making a fortune," scratching the Back of my Head and laughing, looking very silly and innocent. Then my Smile froze, and I slowly extended all ten fingers and ten toes, slowly calculating.
"..."
"..."
"Wuwu~~, I lost big this time. I don't want to live anymore."
A moment later, the Sound of someone rolling on the ground and crying bitterly came from the quiet Forest.
Several days later, after returning from my Trial, I rested at Home for two days. Then, taking Little Molly Princess, who served as Mercenary, Guide, Little Honey, Three-No, and slightly inclined towards S Stats, I wandered around the Central Area for a long time without success. Only after being guided by a kind Sorceress did I come to the North District and find the elusive Figure of Ormus.
This guy was actually luring children, and mostly cute young girls. If Phoenix saw this, he would probably be conflicted again—he's so handsome, why isn't he as popular as an Indian guy?
He struck a funny pose, then spoke in a strange Tone, saying something that made the children around him burst into laughter. The busy Commoners nearby turned their Gaze over, and seeing the children's innocent Smiles, they also started laughing.
Looking at Ormus's Figure and the enthusiastic Smiles around him, I seemed to understand why Akara would make him the Representative, and his Persistent Pursuit all along. In the Diablo World, filled with Danger and monotonous Life, perhaps having more people like Ormus would indeed be more meaningful than having more Powerful Adventurers.
Of course, understanding is one thing, but I would absolutely never become an Entertainer.
Seeing Adventurers approach, these Commoner children immediately showed expressions of both Admiration and Fear. They gently pulled Ormus's Clothes, then scattered and hid in the Corner from a distance. To them, Commoners living in a Narrow World, noble Adventurers were no different from Kings.
"Oh, my dear Elder, have you finally changed your mind and decided to become a great Entertainer? It's alright, give me three months, and I guarantee you'll become the second most popular entertainer in Kurast."
Seeing that it was me, Ormus's Eyes immediately lit up, and he spoke incessantly.
Can I punch you?
Wasting words with this old man is definitely a foolish act. I wisely remained silent, squeezed out Gheed, who was wrapped in thick cloth, and threw him into Ormus's hand.
"This is...?"
One day, a Golden Radiant Light shot up from the Forest, followed by a triumphant laugh that sent birds flying and beasts fleeing within a ten-mile radius.
"Wahahaha~~, finally Leveled Up!"
Someone, with a trace of Golden Light still lingering on his body, struck an exaggerated pose like an actor, looking like "I am already invincible in the world," and laughed up at the Sky.
I had originally planned to Teleport directly back to Kurast after completing Gheed's Quest, but after a fierce battle in the Spider Cavern, I realized I was only a Single Point of Experience away from Leveling Up. So, I decided to walk back, taking advantage of the journey to fight along the way. This way, I would definitely Level Up on the road back to Kurast.
Now, I've finally reached Level 25.
"And then?" came Little Ghost's yawning Voice from the side.
"This way, I'm only one Level away from reaching the minimum Level 30 Standard for Adventurers in Kurast."
"And then, when you reach Level 30?" The groggy Voice persisted.
"Nothing..."
It's really annoying. This Little Squirt can always extinguish my full enthusiasm with just a few words.
It seems we're not far from Kurast now. To save the hard-earned Town Portal Scrolls, we decided to walk back. If we avoided Monsters along the way, it would probably only take a day or two. That's what Three-No Princess said...
"Quack quack—"
Lazy Crow, who served as the Team's scout, circled ostentatiously in the Sky above us, constantly squawking. Squawk away, squawk away. If you piss off some Boss in the Forest, and it swallows you whole, let's see if I save you, I slandered inwardly.
From Lazy Crow, I learned that an Adventurer Team ahead seemed to be in a bit of trouble. Upholding the Spirit of unity and mutual assistance, we followed behind Lazy Crow, intending to play the Hero saving the Beauty at a Critical Moment... Uh, please don't take Lars's Team of three men as a reference. Most Adventurer Teams have girls. Female Class Changers in Diablo are no less numerous than male Class Changers, especially in the Sorceress and Amazon Classes...
When we saw the Adventurers who had accidentally poked the Dwarf Tribe's weak spot and were being chased in circles by hundreds of Little People, especially the petite and charming Figure among them, "Whoosh," my whole body seemed to burst into raging Flames.
Don't misunderstand, it's definitely not lustful fire. Didn't you see the Flames are Black?
"Wow, Xiao Fan, what's wrong with you?"
Little Ghost was sleeping during my two Ill-fated Relationships with that person, so she naturally didn't know how deep the Resentment in my Heart was. Now, seeing me Blacken, she was instantly surprised.
"Nothing, I just have some connection with them."
I said, grinding my teeth, word by word. Yes, I've only met them twice, and both times, they ripped off me, the Rogue's Third Stingy, twice. Can you say this connection is shallow?
This Adventurer Team was the one led by the nameless Assassin Girl I met in Lut Gholein. I didn't expect them to come to Kurast as well. It seems they arrived a bit later than me and aren't familiar with the Forest Environment yet, otherwise, they wouldn't have provoked such a large group of Little People. What Fate.
"Since you know them, do you want to go up and Help?" Seeing the Adventurers being chased in circles by the Little People, Little Ghost was very happy watching and couldn't help but feel eager to try.
"Watching the show."
I coldly spat out two words from between my teeth. Although I'd only met them twice, I understood very well that this Adventure Team's Strength was quite extraordinary. A mere few hundred Little People were not enough to take them down.
We watched from a distance, entering "show-watching mode." This Team led by the Assassin Girl had a total of four members. I didn't look closely the first two times. Now that I saw them fight, I realized that besides the Assassin Girl, the other three were a Druid, a Paladin, and a Wizard. A very classic and balanced Team composition.
At this moment, the Assassin Girl was relying on her agile movements to draw Hatred, followed by a massive, surging crowd of hundreds of Little People. The kicked-up Dirt was spectacular, but seeing her completely unhurried Appearance, she was clearly at ease and not worried about being surrounded by these Little People.
The tasks of the other Druid, Paladin, and Wizard were simple: they were responsible for Attacking the Little People following behind the Assassin Girl's Buttocks, luring them over group by group. Each time they lured a dozen or so, they could easily wear down these hundreds of Little People after dozens of attempts.
However, Monster Luring is not as simple as it sounds. Each Monster has its unique Movement Method. Clearly, the Assassin Girl's Team didn't understand the Little People well. Their first Attack lured forty or fifty Little People towards the three, severely exceeding the Quantity. Furthermore, influenced by these forty or fifty Little People, the Little People following behind the Assassin Girl also successively broke away from the main group and converged towards this side.
The situation was bad. If the Quantity of Little People continued to increase, the three wouldn't be able to handle it. They weren't like the Assassin Girl, who could run if they couldn't win, especially the slow-moving Wizard with low Health and Defense. If the three's Formation was broken by the Little People, he would be the first to suffer.
"Lucia."
At the Critical Moment, the cool white-haired Druid shouted towards the Assassin Girl. Hmph, so her name is Lucia. I've remembered your Name. We'll settle both old and new Hatreds together.
As expected of a Team that had cooperated for a long time, with just that shout and an exchanged Gaze, a new Tactics seemed to have been decided. The Assassin Girl named Lucia performed a Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers, grabbing a handful of triangular Metal Pieces and scattering them into the Sky like throwing beans. After landing in the pile of Little People, these Metal Pieces suddenly erupted with Lightning Glow. The Lightning Glow from a dozen or so Metal Pieces connected together, forming a spectacular Lightning bolt that electrocuted the Little People within the range, making them squeal.
Assassin Traps Tier 2 Skill Lightning, the introduction from Cain's Book flashed through my mind.
Attracted by the Assassin Girl's Lightning, some Little People who were planning to leave temporarily rejoined the group, continuing to Shadow behind the Assassin Girl, squealing. Seeing things proceed as she expected, the Assassin Girl quickened her Footsteps, leading the hundreds of Little People deeper into the Forest.
Is she planning to abandon these hundreds of Little People? This is indeed a Method. Although with this Team's Strength, it's not impossible to take down these Little People, they would definitely end up exhausted. In this unfamiliar Place, maintaining a certain minimum Combat Power at all times is very important. I secretly praised their decision.
The Assassin Girl left. Should I stay and watch these few uncles PvP against dozens of Little People? Although their Tactics were indeed brilliant and their Techniques outstanding, I wasn't interested in watching three uncles sweat it out against the enemy. All that macho stuff can get lost; Shadowing is the true path.
Leaving the Three-No Princess and the others to wait in place, I secretly chased after her. Fortunately, the Assassin Girl seemed afraid of running too fast and leaving the Dwarf Army behind, which might cause the Little People to ignore her and go back to Group Beatdown the other three Companions. Thus, she maintained a leisurely Speed, allowing me, a Little Druid, to barely keep up.
However, the Little Assassin Girl, being new here, underestimated the Forest. An Environment like the Forest, filled with Towering Ancient Trees everywhere, makes it extremely easy to lose one's Sense of Direction. Her winding running Method could easily lead to getting lost. Another point is that there are too many unknown things in the Forest. Running around with hundreds of Little People in such a grand manner could easily Attract some formidable Demon Beasts, who might wipe out both her and the hundreds of Little People in one go.
The Assassin Girl seemed to have realized this as well. A trace of anxiety finally appeared on her small, cute young girl-like face. Getting rid of the Little People in one go before anything happens is certainly good, but she was also afraid that these Little People would go back and finish off the other three. In this Crisis, her charming and cute Demeanor, tinged with a bit of being Wronged, was incredibly heart-stirring. It's just a pity that there was a certain unconventional person here.
Now, isn't this a good opportunity for revenge? Looking at the Assassin Girl's anxious Appearance, I chuckled maliciously. I casually took out a set of Black Outfit from my Inventory and put it on. Instantly, the Lut Gholein Super Hidden Merchant reappeared in the world.
A few days ago, I killed tens of thousands of Spiders and actually forgot to clean up the Battlefield. How many Items must have been in there? Maybe even Golden Equipment. Every time I thought of this, my Heart ached slightly. I wished I could go back to the Spider Cavern again. Now, I've encountered the Assassin Girl who caused me trouble twice, and she's in Crisis. God, you are indeed a good person.
"Swish swish—"
Lucia, who was frowning and thinking, suddenly heard several sounds of air breaking by her ear. She quickly gripped her Wrist Blade in reverse and leaped to the side, watching the source of the Sound vigilantly. The next moment, her Eyes widened.
A Black Tight Cloak, Black Boots and socks, a Black Hat, a Black mask, and even her Eyes were covered by a piece of Black rag that seemed to have two holes dug in it. A stylish Black Cloak fluttered behind her in the Wind. With such a classic Outfit, besides the strange and interesting Merchant she encountered twice in Lut Gholein, she really couldn't think of anyone else with such peculiar tastes.
She had thought that after coming to Kurast, she would never see him again. To be honest, when she left Lut Gholein, Lucia even felt a little disappointed because of this. Of course, whether she was reluctant to part with the person or the High-Level Items on him that were easy to trick out of him, only a Genius would know.
Now, he had reappeared beside her, which created a strange Feeling in Lucia's Heart. There was surprise, pleasant surprise, and a hint of happiness. Women, whether smart or foolish, always tend to believe in things like Fate. However, his next sentence almost made her die of anger. The slight ripple and romance that had just stirred in the Maiden's Heart were completely Destroyed.
"Hi, Miss Assassin from Lut Gholein, you seem to be in some trouble. As a Merchant, it is my duty to resolve difficulties for my Guests. We're so familiar with each other, how about an 80% discount this time?"
"..."
At this moment, Lucia wished she could throw this vulgar Man, whose only exposed Eyes had completely turned into the shape of Gold Coins, into the Ocean to feed the Octopuses. Her precious Maiden's Heart had been ruined alive by this stinking Man. After barely suppressing the bulging veins on her forehead, her sweet, cute young girl-like face wore a Smile.
"I didn't expect to meet you here, what a coincidence, Mr. Merchant. I've always felt that you must be a very powerful Expert." Saying this, her charming big Eyes showed a Glow of Admiration.
"Haha, really? You have quite the Vision, but you guessed wrong. I'm just a humble Merchant." I laughed heartily, keeping the sugar coating and handing back the cannonball.
"Can a Merchant have such Speed?"
Looking at the guy running alongside her with a relaxed expression, his feigned ignorance and obviously lying Attitude made Lucia's fair face almost turn Black with anger. Although she hadn't fully unleashed her Speed, it was still a lightning-fast Speed for Ordinary Persons. How could an Ordinary Merchant keep up?
Endure, Lucia. You must endure. The other party is definitely doing it on purpose. If you take it seriously, you lose.
Oh, that's a blind spot. My current Appearance is indeed not very convincing. So, I coughed twice and changed my Statement.
"Cough cough. Well, although I am indeed an Adventurer, it's just a part-time job."
"..."
Lucia was truly left speechless this time. Adventurer is a part-time job? No matter how you hear it, it sounds like he's saying that we dignified Adventurers are not as good as a Merchant who does business everywhere.
"Then, Mr. Merchant who is a part-time Adventurer, as an Adventurer, don't you think it's a normal Matter to extend a helping hand to a Companion in Difficulty?"
"I said, I am first a Merchant, and then an Adventurer. I am making a Transaction with you in my capacity as a Merchant. After that, I will Help you in my capacity as an Adventurer. Isn't that the same?" I blinked my innocent Eyes at her.
The same my Buttocks! It's completely different! After barely swallowing the cursing words, Lucia stared at the other party with gritted teeth. She finally understood. Rather than saying this Man was blinded by Money, it was more accurate to say he couldn't stand being taken advantage of. He was still holding a grudge about the previous two incidents and was now seeking revenge because he found an opportunity.
"Alright, then, Mr. Merchant, how much Price/Cost do I have to pay for you to become an Adventurer?"
Seeing that they were getting further and further off track, she was afraid they might actually get lost or provoke some Powerful Demon Beast. In Helplessness, Lucia had to submit. Hmph, you narrow-minded Man. I've remembered you. I'll let you profit this time, but we'll see about the future.
"Ten Chipped Gems." Ignoring the sarcasm in her words, I held up ten fingers.
"Mr. Merchant, don't you think that's a bit expensive?" Forcing back the urge to pounce and bite him, Lucia clenched her small Fists, veins popping on her smooth forehead, and smiled tightly with her cherry lips.
"I have Principles when doing business. No bargaining." I looked into the distance at the Sky, my Demeanor resolute.
Principles your Head! I've already bargained you down twice, and you still talk about Principles? How many Silver Coins per pound are your Principles worth?
"Come on, alright, just a little cheaper, please? I just bought things from you twice before, and I have no Money at all. Merchant brother, please be kind?"
She smiled brightly and pouted slightly, without any pretense. Lucia naturally revealed her pure and charming Smile, coupled with her innocent Demeanor and soft Tone like lovers' whispers, which could charm all men.
Naive, too naive. Although it is indeed very pleasing to the eye and tempting, I already have so many beauties at Home. If I were to be tempted by you again, wouldn't I be letting them down?
"Beauties should indeed receive special Treatment." I rubbed my Chin, looking her up and down. I couldn't help but praise her inwardly. An Angel's face, a Demon's Figure. She indeed had the Capital to make men lose their Souls to her beauty.
"For a Beauty, it'll be 15 Chipped Gems."
Just as the Assassin Girl revealed a triumphant Smile, thinking her trick had succeeded, the next moment, I announced my decision, freezing her Smile on her face.
"Don't you think that as a Beauty, your Worth should be higher than Ordinary Girls? Or do you think your beauty is inferior to Ordinary Girls?" I explained, looking very silly and innocent.
"Alright, 15 it is."
Almost forcing these words out from between her teeth, Lucia stared at the other party with a Gaze she had never used before, full of Danger. She knew that if she continued talking to this guy, the Price would only keep climbing, and there was no more Time to delay. It seemed their group had already alarmed quite a few Wild Beasts.
After handing over the 15 Chipped Gems, she revealed her true, fierce Appearance. Her tempting little mouth pouted so much you could hang a soy sauce bottle on it. Alright, show me how you solve these hundreds of Little People. It would be best if you fail and get chased back, begging me to save you. Then I'll see how I'll rip you off in return, hmph hmph hmph hmph~~
While viciously fantasizing inwardly, Lucia waited angrily for the other party's actions. On one hand, she was anticipating the things she was thinking about to happen, and on the other hand, she wanted to confirm the other party's Class.
Hmph, trying to figure out my Status with this? Let me tell you, it's not that easy. Feeling the Assassin Girl's sharp Line of Sight, I chuckled a few times, weighing the substantial Gems in my hand. I felt the Sunlight was exceptionally bright, and the world was so beautiful. Then, I pulled out a few small Green Bottles from my Inventory.
Suffocation Gas Potion
Throwing Damage: 72
Required Level: 24
Quantity: 3
This thing is an Advance Item of the Choking Gas Potion. The effect is similar, but the Damage is much more Powerful. It can be said to be an essential Item for Home travel, murder, and silencing. Because the Drop Rate is even lower than Gold Equipment, it is extremely difficult to find on the Market, with Price but no Market.
Under the Assassin Girl's Dumbfounded Gaze, I uncorked the bottles and threw two Suffocation Gas Potions behind me. After a few seconds on the ground, a large amount of Green Gas sprayed from the bottle openings. Dozens of Little People were enveloped by the Green Gas, immediately falling to the ground, their bodies turning ghostly green. They threw away their Weapons and desperately struggled, clutching their Throats. Before long, they kicked their legs and died directly. Their twisted faces, having suffered endless Pain and Torment before death, looked extremely tragic and terrifying.
Haha, now you can't tell my Class, right? I've also made Money. It's Time to say goodbye. See you never, you Little Fox Spirit. While feeling secretly pleased, I led the angry Dwarf Army in another direction.
Watching the other party's retreating Figure, Lucia counted on her fingers, then gently shook her Head.
Weirdo!!
She lightly chided, then imagined the other party rolling on the ground in Pain after coming to his senses. She couldn't help but cover her small mouth and laugh. Her petite and charming Demeanor seemed to brighten the entire Forest a bit.
I throw, I throw, I throw again...
Afraid that the Assassin Girl might secretly Shadow me, I didn't make a move but kept throwing the Suffocation Gas Potions behind me. In my Excitement, I threw too many. When I looked back, the road behind me was filled with Poison Gas that hadn't dissipated yet. Upon contact with the Potent Poison Green Gas, even the Towering Ancient Trees quickly withered.
That's why releasing Poison Gas is harmful to the Ecological Environment. Children should definitely not learn this.
After going back all the way to collect the Items dropped by the hundreds of Little People, I excitedly rushed back to Three-No Princess's side. Looking across, the Assassin Girl had already returned to the Battlefield a few steps ahead of me, coordinating with her three Companions to Attack the last few Little People. I watched with relish, while taking out the Chipped Gems to Show Off to Three-No Princess.
"Look, I just made a casual move and earned fifteen Gems. A Merchant has to be like this."
"Potion, how much Money?"
Three-No Princess, who was even richer than me, didn't know the Market Price of Suffocation Gas Potion, but she was still keenly aware of the problem.
"Haha, quite expensive. One Chipped Gem per bottle, and it's not easy to buy."
I was still immersed in the Joy of "making a fortune," scratching the Back of my Head and laughing, looking very silly and innocent. Then my Smile froze, and I slowly extended all ten fingers and ten toes, slowly calculating.
"..."
"..."
"Wuwu~~, I lost big this time. I don't want to live anymore."
A moment later, the Sound of someone rolling on the ground and crying bitterly came from the quiet Forest.
Several days later, after returning from my Trial, I rested at Home for two days. Then, taking Little Molly Princess, who served as Mercenary, Guide, Little Honey, Three-No, and slightly inclined towards S Stats, I wandered around the Central Area for a long time without success. Only after being guided by a kind Sorceress did I come to the North District and find the elusive Figure of Ormus.
This guy was actually luring children, and mostly cute young girls. If Phoenix saw this, he would probably be conflicted again—he's so handsome, why isn't he as popular as an Indian guy?
He struck a funny pose, then spoke in a strange Tone, saying something that made the children around him burst into laughter. The busy Commoners nearby turned their Gaze over, and seeing the children's innocent Smiles, they also started laughing.
Looking at Ormus's Figure and the enthusiastic Smiles around him, I seemed to understand why Akara would make him the Representative, and his Persistent Pursuit all along. In the Diablo World, filled with Danger and monotonous Life, perhaps having more people like Ormus would indeed be more meaningful than having more Powerful Adventurers.
Of course, understanding is one thing, but I would absolutely never become an Entertainer.
Seeing Adventurers approach, these Commoner children immediately showed expressions of both Admiration and Fear. They gently pulled Ormus's Clothes, then scattered and hid in the Corner from a distance. To them, Commoners living in a Narrow World, noble Adventurers were no different from Kings.
"Oh, my dear Elder, have you finally changed your mind and decided to become a great Entertainer? It's alright, give me three months, and I guarantee you'll become the second most popular entertainer in Kurast."
Seeing that it was me, Ormus's Eyes immediately lit up, and he spoke incessantly.
Can I punch you?
Wasting words with this old man is definitely a foolish act. I wisely remained silent, squeezed out Gheed, who was wrapped in thick cloth, and threw him into Ormus's hand.
"This is...?"
