"Hey, you should've asked Fleeting Time for this quest! Why don't you ask that pervert to join us?" The Dark Iron Dwarf Rose gave Silent Hymn another tricky quest. Silent Hymn quickly ordered the other three to run the errand, while he sat beside Absalom and drank some spring water to moisten his throat. It was too dry for him to do so.
"If I ask him to join us, then no one will be interested in Gongzi You anymore." Absalom let out a yawn. He was starting to feel sleepy. He was starting to miss his soft bed after staying online for so many days.
"What can Gongzi You do? She's just one person." Silent Hymn did not believe Absalom's words, "It must be because of Fleeting Time."
"Don't point it out if you already know. I'll feel sad if you point it out. I've been friends with a guy like him for so many years. I've never felt so sad about my ability to judge a person before." Absalom chuckled.
Silent Hymn chuckled as well. He was not blaming Fleeting Time, but he was not familiar with the books in the National Library. His lack of familiarity with the books in the National Library slowed down his progress. If it was Fleeting Time, he would've been able to complete the quest in just a day. Silent Hymn let out a yawn and leaned against a wooden crate in the camp. He was about to take a nap when he recalled something, "Oh right, I remember that White Fairytale has been chasing after Fleeting Time all this while."
"How can you use the word 'seem' when it's something that everyone knows? Don't be so nosy, "said Absalom as he rolled his eyes at Silent Hymn's act of pretending to be innocent.
Silent Hymn was not bothered by Absalom's disdain, "I don't care about things that are not confirmed." He paused for a moment, "Fleeting Time really likes Gongzi You, right?"
"I think so." Absalom sniffed, "I'll be rich if that guy can get Gongzi You to join the Western Continent."
Silent Hymn rolled his eyes. It was obvious that he did not take Absalom's words to heart, "I'm just saying something. I just thought of it."
"What is it?"
"Will White Fairytale react if she knows about Fleeting Time's feelings?"
"Who knows?" Obviously, Absalom was not interested in women's emotional issues at all, "You should talk to Apple about this. You'll find out a lot of secrets if you talk to me about it. It's pointless to ask me. There's no point in talking about it. There's no point in talking about it. "
"I'm not interested in her feelings. I just feel that White Fairytale is a little extreme. I don't think it's a big deal since everyone has their own problems. But I can't help but feel a little uneasy when it comes to this matter." Silent Hymn replied after a moment of silence.
"Uneasy?" Absalom knew that Silent Hymn's words were not as simple as they seemed. He looked at Silent Hymn with interest, "You mean …"
"Apple say that White Fairytale White Fairytale has had a crush on Fleeting Time, but White Fairytale. The more you look forward to it, the harder it is for you to get what you want. If she knows that Fleeting Time is with Gongzi You, or if she knows that Fleeting Time likes Gongzi You … "
"You're saying …" a frown appeared on Absalom's face.
Silent Hymn nodded, "Don't forget that she's part of the main force. She may not be a member of the management, but she has a good relationship with Apple. She might know a lot of the guild's secrets. If she knew about this matter and could let nature take its course, that would definitely be the best solution. It would be the best ending for both Liu Nian and herself. But … what if she went to extremes when the time came? What if she decides to take revenge on Fleeting Time? "
"Genesis may have occupied half of the Western Continent, but that doesn't mean that our position in the guild is stable. Golden Era is coming soon. If they decide to invade the Western Continent, it'll be one disaster after another." Silent Hymn had always been a meticulous person. In Fleeting Time's words, Silent Hymn was a pessimist. He would always consider the worst-case scenario before taking action.
"Are you afraid that White Fairytale will betray us?"
"I don't think so, but I can't guarantee anything at this moment." Silent Hymn saw his party members running towards them from afar. He stood up and said, "Although it's impossible for her to forget what she already knows, it's still better to be wary of her in the future. Especially Apple. Don't say anything that might leak out."
"I need to think of a way to get her out of the main force." Absalom stood up and crossed his arms in front of his chest as he thought about the problem. He had to act naturally without giving White Fairytale any unnecessary thoughts.
"By the way, I've been contacted by a few financial groups regarding the investment. Take a look at them. I have a feeling that they're not ideal. Should we wait a little longer, or should we make a decision now?"
"Let's wait a little longer. I have a feeling that the wind is about to change." Absalom took in a deep breath, "If the Mithril ore vein is real … I believe that the entire game will be rewritten by Genesis."
Silent Hymn had no doubts about that.
Ye Ci received a message from Fleeting Time as soon as she logged into the game, "Just keep moving forward. There are no monsters ahead."
"How far do we have to go?" Ye Ci was greeted by the sight of her reflection in the countless mirrors. She felt as if her head was about to explode.
"Just keep moving forward and you'll know." Fleeting Time replied with a smile. He did not answer Ye Ci's question directly. Instead, he gave her an ambiguous answer.
Ye Ci was puzzled, but she did not feel uneasy. Gongzi You would never feel uneasy under any circumstances. This was because uneasiness and impulsiveness were negative emotions that could bring about the worst situations. Ye Ci had become much calmer after experiencing both her previous life and this life. It was as if there was nothing that could truly make her nervous.
Ye Ci led her party and cleared out a few more monsters. She then realized that she had reached the end of the corridor. It was bright in front of her. It felt like sunlight, but at the same time, it did not feel like sunlight.
Ye Ci sprinted out of the corridor. She was faced with another right turn. She had already made four right turns, which meant that she was heading in the same direction as when she first entered the steel door.
Ye Ci was stunned when she turned the corner.
There were many lamps in the long and straight corridor, and the floor was covered with a high-end jacquard carpet. Although many years had passed, the patterns on it could still be seen clearly, and it was magnificent. Ye Ci saw a person sitting quietly at the end of the corridor. A dark red bat was perched on his shoulder.
Ye Ci did not know why, but a strange feeling welled up in her heart. It was a warm, soft, and comfortable feeling. It was as if she had seen a ray of light after walking in the dark for too long. She was elated.
It was a strange and unfamiliar feeling.
Ye Ci had never felt such a feeling before. She could not tell which category it belonged to. But she did not want to think too much about it. Sometimes, thinking too much about a problem would only lead to a dead end. This was not something Ye Ci would do. Ye Ci did things based on her intuition. A person's intuition was often more accurate than rational analysis. It was a unique ability that humans were born with. It was as if she knew where the traps were and where the safest place was. That was her intuition.
And now, her intuition was telling her to walk over.
And that was exactly what Ye Ci did. She slowly walked towards Fleeting Time. Closer and closer.
She finally stopped at a spot that was just inches away from Fleeting Time.
Fleeting Time raised his head to look at her with a bright smile. It was a smile that was like the proudest and most enchanting peach blossoms in spring. It was a smile that was indescribably beautiful and seductive.
Ye Ci let out a long breath, which condensed into a white mist in front of her and Fleeting Time. She stretched out her finger and gently knocked on the transparent glass in front of her. It made a popping sound and seemed to be very thick.
"I don't think we can open this thing." Fleeting Time shrugged and tapped on the cold glass as well, "I've already tried. All my attacks missed."
Ye Ci looked around, and saw a majestic palace door not far away, "That should be the BOSS."
"Most likely." Fleeting Time stood up and stretched his back, "I didn't activate it. I'm afraid that I'll enter a battle if I activate it." He then turned to Ye Ci with a smile, "Let's go, Little Gongzi. Let's open the door and see what's behind it."
Ye Ci's lips curled into a smile as she looked at Fleeting Time. She nodded and walked towards the palace door.
When they arrived at the entrance of the palace, they were greeted by a system notification, "This is a magnificent palace gate. Every mark on the gate is a record of the Goblins' great past. You can sense danger from behind the gate. You're standing in front of the gate, and you're not sure if you should proceed forward, but the robot you're controlling has become sluggish in the face of such danger. What was in this place that could make these brainless robots so terrifying? Although the palace gate seemed to be filled with danger, your heart was filled with curiosity. With this curiosity, you did not hesitate to open the palace gate. Oh, heavens, all the robots were destroyed the moment you opened the palace door. Looking at the robots that were fighting alongside you just a moment ago, but now they've become a pile of scrap metal, your heart is filled with pity … "
Ever since they entered the Vo 'sok dungeon, the system would provide them with such a guide every time they encountered something important. It was not something that could be skipped, but if one paid attention to the guide, they would be able to find out the key points of what they were about to encounter.
"Is there a powerful Goblin or a powerful robot inside?" asked Fleeting Time.
"A robot, I think." Ye Ci was not sure what was going to happen, but she still answered according to her instincts.
"I think it's a Goblin." Fleeting Time had a different opinion, "Shall we make a bet?"
"You seem to like betting. Are you a gambler?" Ye Ci cast a glance at Fleeting Time. She did not agree or disagree, but a teasing smile appeared on her face.
"So you're not a gambler?" Fleeting Time was not surprised by Ye Ci's words.
Ye Ci raised an eyebrow at Fleeting Time, as if to refute his words.
"You wouldn't have come to the Western Continent if you're not a gambler. You wouldn't have wandered the Bloody Wilderness after meeting me if you're not a gambler. You wouldn't have threatened Absalom with the Mithril ore vein if you're not a gambler …" Fleeting Time crossed his arms in front of his chest and stared at Ye Ci, "You wouldn't have agreed to enter Vo 'sok with me if you're not a gambler."
Ye Ci raised an eyebrow. Fleeting Time's words did not seem to be wrong.
"Admit it, Little Gongzi. You're just like me, a gambler through and through."
"Maybe you're right." Ye Ci was in a good mood. "So, what's your bet?"
Fleeting Time tilted his head and pondered for a moment, "I haven't thought of anything yet."
Ye Ci turned her head away without saying a word. She pushed the door open and walked in.
Fleeting Time took in a deep breath and followed her into the palace.
The door slammed shut as soon as Fleeting Time and Ye Ci entered the room. Ye Ci turned around and knew that the door would not open again unless the BOSS was defeated.
But which BOSS is it?
A row of machines stood in front of the duo. Although the machines were silent, they were brimming with energy. Even standing right in front of them, Ye Ci could sense how dangerous they were. These robots' physiques were different from all the robots he had encountered before. They were taller, and their bodies were made of high-quality materials. Their bodies gleamed coldly under the light of the palace.
Ye Ci saw a Goblin in royal robes standing behind the row of machines. The Goblin held a scepter in his hand and stood on a platform with his back facing the duo. Before him was a crystal coffin, and within the coffin was a corpse with dark skin and pointy ears. It was obvious that it was the corpse of a Drow. The Goblin in royal robes stood before the coffin. His right hand glowed brightly, and the light enveloped the coffin. The Goblin was chanting as if he was performing a ritual.
Behind the coffin was a gigantic machine that was about 80 meters tall. Ye Ci and Fleeting Time had to look up at it. So many monsters? Are they all BOSSes? If they're all BOSSes, then this dungeon is really messed up. We did not encounter any BOSSes along the way, and now we're facing a bunch of BOSSes? Is the system treating us as a joke?
"De 'frei spotted! De' frei spotted!" Just as Ye Ci and Fleeting Time were observing their surroundings, Ye Ci heard a notification from the Goblin Compass. She immediately took out the Goblin Compass from her inventory and looked at the direction and distance indicated on the compass. Indeed, there was a Goblin busy doing something on the head of the gigantic machine. It seemed that the Goblin was her target.
The duo had just entered the palace, and it seemed that they had yet to enter the area of battle. Nothing out of the ordinary happened in the palace, and the duo took the opportunity to observe their surroundings.
They were currently in the palace of Vo 'sok, and the residence of the Goblin King, Ciel. It was difficult to associate this place with a palace based on the splendor and unique design of the place. Instead of a palace, the place looked more like a machine factory. There were parts scattered all over the place, and there were even some unfinished machines. But beneath the greasy parts, one could see the majesty of the palace. But Ye Ci felt that this place was no different from a garage.
The air was filled with the smell of engine oil. Ye Ci lowered her head and rubbed her nose. The smell of engine oil was making her feel dizzy. Fleeting Time who was standing beside Ye Ci took out a green potion from his inventory and tossed it to her, "Drink this."
Ye Ci took the potion and saw that it was a fragrant potion.
In Fate, other than the normal potions, apothecaries could also create some strange items, and this fragrant potion was one of them. It had no other purpose other than to make one's body more fragrant after drinking it. Furthermore, according to the different fragrances, scented fragrances would have different effects. For example, rose scented fragrances could increase a woman's intimacy during courtship, nightshade scented fragrances could attract more specific monsters at night, and mint scented fragrances could refresh the mind … Overall, scented fragrances were drinkable perfume, and each bottle could last for two hours.
These things seemed to have some boring uses, but the price was frighteningly expensive, so the average person would never own these luxuries.
And the one that Fleeting Time gave to Ye Ci was a mint potion. Ye Ci stared at the bottle in her hand and asked curiously, "Why do you carry this around with you?"
"I just took it from the guild storage. I didn't expect it to come in handy." Fleeting Time shrugged, as if he did not think that there was anything wrong with his actions. Ye Ci was speechless. This guy definitely doesn't know how expensive this thing is right ….
"Do you know how much this thing costs?" Ye Ci opened the bottle, and a fresh scent wafted out from the bottle. The scent lingered around Ye Ci's nose, and she immediately felt better.
"About thirty thousand gold coins per bottle." Fleeting Time smiled as he watched Ye Ci drink the fragrant potion.
Ye Ci almost spat out the fragrant potion. Her face turned red, and she stared at Fleeting Time after swallowing the potion, "Why did you give it to me when you know the price?"
"The so-called medicine is produced for people to eat. If you don't use it and don't use it to its full potential, but put it in the warehouse for people to see, then the medicine will cry." Fleeting Time was full of nonsense, "Besides, I'm willing to give it to you. What's wrong with that?"
Ye Ci was speechless at Fleeting Time's words. She suddenly felt that she was not from the same planet as Fleeting Time. Why else would it be so difficult to communicate with him? Ye Ci was stunned for a moment before she pursed her lips, "Alright. You don't have to pay me for the last time. It's worth tens of thousands of gold coins anyway. You can use it to cover the cost of the potion."
Fleeting Time responded with a smile, but his eyes were filled with disapproval. Before he could say anything, a loud alarm rang out, "Enemy invasion! Enemy invasion!" Then, a swarm of small robots appeared out of nowhere. Their levels were not high, and they were around lvl40, but there were too many of them. Ye Ci and Fleeting Time were forced to engage in battle, and they used AoE skills to wipe out the robots.
The robots were not to be underestimated. Ye Ci and Fleeting Time had a hard time dealing with them, and they even had to consume two bottles of High Tier Health Potions in the process to finally defeat the robots. Fortunately, there was only one wave of robots, or Ye Ci and Fleeting Time would have been killed.
After dealing with this group of small robots, before the two of them had the chance to rest, they heard a sharp and thin voice coming from right in front of them. "Look, what kind of person has broken into my palace! You've interrupted my ritual! "
The two of them raised their heads and looked in the direction of the voice. It turned out that the person who spoke was the Goblin standing in front of the crystal coffin. His back was facing the two of them, so they couldn't see his face clearly. But now that he turned around, they could see his face clearly. Unlike other Goblins, this Goblin had two strange horns on his head. They were neither too big nor too small, and were about the length of his fingers. There was also a gorgeous crown on the outside of the horns.
The Goblin was none other than the King of Vo 'sok, the Goblin King who had sold the fate of the Goblins to the Bloodthirsty Undead and the Sinful Orcs.
"So it's two White Elves! Hypocritical White Elves! " Ciel let out a shrill laugh as he stared at Ye Ci and Fleeting Time, "I hate you White Elves! You're the reason why my Llaesnyffan has fallen into eternal slumber!" Qie Er stood on the high platform and waved the scepter in his hand: "Guards, guards, kill them quickly! Do not let them disturb Llaesnyffan's soul! "
The BOSS did not even give Fleeting Time and Ye Ci a chance to react before the battle began.
With a wave of Qie Er's scepter, the row of robots standing at the front began to light up with red light. The one on the far right stood up and rushed towards the two with vigorous steps. Ye Ci and Fleeting Time exchanged a glance, and nodded at each other. They split up and summoned their pets to disrupt the robot's attack, while the duo attacked the robot from the left and right. However, this fellow was much more difficult to deal with than the ones outside. Its eyes were like red light bulbs. Ol 'Four and Little Five were constantly messing with it, causing it to feel irritated. With a loud buzzing sound, its right hand turned into a huge electric saw and began to swing towards Ol' Four.
"Shit!" Ye Ci's heart sank. The robot's chainsaw might not be able to kill the Fourth Prince instantly, but it would definitely deal a lot of damage to the Fourth Prince. She immediately whistled to summon the Fourth Prince over, but she was too late. The chainsaw cut into the Fourth Prince's body as he retreated. The Fourth Prince let out a cry of agony as blood gushed out from the deep gash on his body. Ye Ci's heart ached. She immediately stopped attacking and began healing the Fourth Prince. Although his HP had been restored, the wound still needed to be bandaged with Golden Balm.
Although the Fourth Prince was heavily injured, the Fourth Prince was still an Epic-tier monster. He would not allow himself to be bullied so easily. The Fourth Prince dashed forward, jumped up, and landed a powerful kick on the robot's chest. After landing on the ground, the Fourth Prince swung his thick tail at the robot's leg.
These robots weren't complete yet, so they weren't the best fighting force. Although their attack power was very strong, their defense was still lacking. This allowed Ol 'Four to take advantage of the loophole. With just a few hits, the robot fell to the ground and began to struggle.
"Take care of this one quickly. I'll set up the traps." Fleeting Time did a quick calculation. The two players had spent about 40 seconds on the first robot. While the battle was still ongoing, the robot was no longer able to deal much damage. The next robot would be able to stand up in about 10 seconds. Fleeting Time immediately set up a few traps in front of a group of robots. He then retreated and continued attacking the fallen robot. It did not take long for the robot to be reduced to a pile of broken parts.
The two of them didn't even have time to rest, and Ol 'Four's injuries couldn't be healed. Suddenly, a loud rumbling sound was heard. The other robot stood up and ran towards the two of them. However, it only took a few steps before it was slowed down by a Frost Trap. While it was moving forward slowly, the two of them and their pets kept throwing skills at it.
Using the Frost Trap to control the robot's speed was obviously a very feasible method. Not long after, the second robot was defeated. The next robot was quickly defeated by Fleeting Time and Ye Ci's continuous bombardment of traps and attacks.
"You damned Elves! How dare you destroy my guards! I'm angry! I'm angry! Are you going to continue to destroy my relationship with Llaesnyffan? Llaesnyffan will always be my bride, the queen of the Goblin Kingdom! She will never return to that filthy forest! This is the best place for her in this world! " Seeing his robots fall, Ciel fell into a state of extreme anger. He waved his scepter and cursed incessantly.
At this time, the system guidance message sounded again: [You went through untold hardships and finally killed all of Ciel's guards, turning them into a pile of scrap metal. Ciel was very angry. These guards were Ciel's proudest guards, so he swore to take revenge. He will detonate his strongest warriors to destroy you all. You look up. Heavens! How can there be such a huge robot in this world? You're as tiny as an ant in front of it. You felt terror, terror that you had never felt before, but at this time, there was no chance for you to feel terror again. You stare at Ciel in a panic. Am I going to die here today? But at that moment, you saw a familiar figure. You're reinvigorated. Isn't that De 'frei, the most famous engineer in the Goblin Kingdom? You lowered your head and pondered. Perhaps you can defeat this terrifying monster with his help … "
"You damned Elves! I'll let you know the consequences of interrupting my reunion with Llaesnyffan! I'll turn you all into mincemeat! Come! My strongest warrior! Show them what death is, what fear is, and what it means to never see the light of day again! " Ciel continued to taunt. Fleeting Time and Ye Ci watched Ciel's performance as they discussed how they could defeat the robot.
"That's a lvl 65 monster. Will we only have a 50% hit rate with the level penalty?" Fleeting Time furrowed his eyebrows as he stared at the gigantic robot.
"Should be." The hit rate was not high, and it greatly reduced her attack power. Ye Ci felt a pressure that she had never felt before. With just the two of them, would they be able to take down such a huge thing?
"De 'frei is coming out." Fleeting Time saw a Goblin jumping down from the robot's head. He knew that the Goblin was equipped with Featherfall. The Goblin landed on the ground like a feather and ran towards Ciel.
"My most respected King, the Iron Warrior is not complete yet. It's not a good time to activate it …" De 'frei appeared to be depressed.
"De 'frei, this is my kingdom! My word is law! Stop wasting time and activate the Iron Warrior! "Ciel was determined to kill Ye Ci and Fleeting Time. He could not care less about De 'frei's advice.
"But, Your Majesty, if this matter is forced to activate the Steel Warriors, the entire Royal Palace and the Kingdom will suffer losses!"
"So what? My dearest Llaesnyffan is no longer with me. I don't care about anything else. I only want them dead! They've interrupted my reunion with Llaesnyffan! "Ciel's eyes were bloodshot. He was on the verge of exploding with rage.
"Your Majesty …" De 'frei was still pleading with Ciel. However, it was clear that his pleas were not enough to sway Ciel. Ciel even waved his staff at De' frei. The huge blue gem at the top of the golden staff emitted a dazzling light. The light turned into a powerful force that rushed straight at De 'frei. De' frei was pushed far away, and he fell heavily to the ground.
"Go! You're not some great engineer here! You're just my slave! A slave must obey my orders! "Ciel seemed to have lost his mind.
De 'frei appeared to be injured as he lay on the ground trembling. Ye Ci ran over and helped him up, "My most respected Mr. De' frei, are you alright?"
De 'frei opened his eyes when he heard Ye Ci's urgent question. He tried his best to open his eyes to see who was talking to him. It took him a long time to focus his attention on the people before him. They were two Hunters, two White Elves. He could sense a familiar aura from the female Elf.
"Ah, an Elf …" De 'frei let out a sigh of relief. He appeared to be very old. Goblins had a long lifespan, but that did not mean that they would not die. On the contrary, many Goblins died before reaching adulthood. It was rare to see a Goblin as old as De 'frei. "It's been a long time since I've seen an Elf, especially … a White Elf."
"Mr. De 'frei, do you know a Goblin by the name of Orthus?" Ye Ci looked at De' frei and asked carefully.
De 'frei's murky eyes lit up when he heard the name. He seemed to be very excited. He grabbed Ye Ci's hand and asked eagerly, "Elf, my Elf, please tell me, how did you know the name Orthus?"
Although De 'frei asked the question, it was not the right time to talk about it. But how was she going to explain it? Ye Ci suddenly thought of the Goblin Compass. Perhaps it could let De 'frei know about her relationship with Orthus. She took out the Goblin Compass from her bag and placed it in De 'frei's hand. She asked, "My most respected Mr. De' frei, do you know what this is?"
"I've found De 'frei! I've found De' frei!" The Goblin Compass in De 'frei's hand was glowing red. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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