"Hold on!
Don't get too excited!
I'll give it to you! "
Ed Wong looked at the lit molotov cocktail in Kieran's hand and his mood turned sour.
Did he run into a lunatic?
Did he want to die together with Kieran because of a disagreement?
Can't we have a proper conversation?
I'll never come back here again!
It's too exhausting for me! '
Just as Ed Wong made up his mind, the lit molotov cocktail flew out from Kieran's hand, grazing Ed Wong's head and landing in front of the restaurant.
Pak!
Kaboom!
The bottle was smashed and the gasoline inside was ignited by the sparks.
The fire lit up the surroundings, and a couple of the dead hiding in the shadows were burned to ashes.
Ed Wong looked at the scene blankly.
When he turned to Kieran again, his face showed unconcealable shock.
"How did you do it?"
Ed Wong asked.
Because of the [Memory Eraser], he wasn't in a good state and his back was facing the door, but it didn't mean Kieran could easily notice the dead outside.
Even if he reached the peak of a common man, he couldn't do it.
Unless …
He had surpassed the peak of a common man!
Ed Wong instinctively shook his head when he got the answer.
He didn't believe a young man like Kieran could reach such a level. After all, among the Herders, only those who reached Bringepeth could surpass the limits of a common man.
And Kieran?
He had just reached the edge of Bringepeth, he hadn't become a true Bringepeth yet.
"The dangers in the woods are much more than you think!
A single misstep and you'll die.
That's why I'm used to being vigilant. "
Kieran replied.
"It's worth learning."
Ed Wong nodded, acknowledging Kieran's answer.
Then, Ed Wong took out a [Crossing Copper Coin], placed it on his index finger and flicked it with his thumb.
Ding!
A clear noise later, [Crossing Copper Coin] rolled in an arc in the air and landed at the entrance of the restaurant. It didn't bounce at all, and when it came in contact with the remaining flames, it was as if it was rooted to the ground. A formless energy spread out like the wind, blowing across the entire restaurant.
A while later, [Crossing Copper Coin] turned from a yellowish orange to a dull color, like a normal coin that was corroded beyond repair.
Ed Wong sensed carefully and heaved a sigh of relief.
"Those guys you just sent away are more 'fragrant' than I imagined."
"However, they won't appear again for the time being."
"But for safety's sake, I suggest that you and your brother leave this place for the time being. It won't take too long, a week or two should be enough for you to be safe."
Ed Wong suggested again.
"Running away is not the solution."
"We ran away the first time, and we ran away the second time."
"The third time? And the fourth time? "
"One day, we won't be able to escape."
"Instead of that, it's better to learn how to fight back."
Kieran shook his head.
Running away was never the solution.
One day, you won't be able to escape.
Since things had happened, you had to solve them, not pile them up and drag them out, otherwise it would become an unsolvable problem.
"Did you learn this from the mountain as well?"
Ed Wong asked out of curiosity.
"Sort of."
Kieran sounded vague.
He didn't learn this from the mountain, it was Kieran's own experience.
Until now, Kieran couldn't forget the despair, helplessness, and suffocation that he felt when he faced death. At this moment, the despair, helplessness, and suffocation became his motivation to move forward.
Kieran put his hand on the counter.
"What?"
Ed Wong was stunned.
"You said give me a weapon just now."
Kieran reminded him.
"I think …"
"You want to go back on your word?"
Kieran interrupted Ed Wong.
The Herdsman's face immediately turned red.
"Who would go back on their word?
Take it! "
The Herder then took out a sword from his backpack.
The sword was wrapped in animal pelt without a scabbard. After the pelt was removed, a cold glare shone out, revealing the 5 cm wide, 80 cm long blade.
Holding the wooden hilt, the details of the sword were clearly displayed in Kieran's eyes.
[Name: Sharp Standard Sword]
[Type: Weapon]
[Rarity: Magic]
[Attack: Strong]
[Attribute: 1. Tear; 2. Burn]
[Effect: None]
[Prerequisite: Strength E]
[Able to bring out of dungeon: No]
[Remark: A standard sword for Weireist, Harstarty, and other ranks of the Herders. Most of them are given to you by your seniors and teachers, a small number of them can be obtained from the Herders. It's not the best weapon but it's the most popular one. You don't need to learn more techniques, all you need is enough strength to wield it.]
…
[Tear: The special runes on the blade make it more effective on the dead; after being stabbed or slashed, the wound will be torn and hard to heal.]
[Burn: The blade will inflict + 1 Damage to the dead, be it tangible or intangible.]
…
Kieran held the hilt of his sword and made a slashing motion to the side.
Wuuu!
Immediately, the sound of the blade tearing through the air echoed in the restaurant.
"Not bad!"
Kieran commented sincerely.
For Kieran now, nothing was more practical than a weapon that required Strength and no techniques to wield.
"Of course it's not bad!
Even if it isn't one of those special weapons, it's considered a fine item among the standard equipment, it's also the symbol of Weireist and Harstarty. But you are different! As your father's old friend, I'm worried that you two might be in danger, that's why I gave it to you to protect yourself.
It's not a symbol of status, "Ed Wong said.
"Em."
Kieran nodded without refuting.
The prefix 'sharp' was enough to explain everything.
As for what he said after that?
He even told Kieran about the origin of the sword and said he wouldn't force him to join the Herders anymore.
Even though Ed Wong was repaying a favor, it was enough for Kieran to feel a sense of sincerity.
"And as your father's old friend, I have the duty to take care of you two.
I'll help you deal with the things that happened here, and if anything happens in the future, as long as it's not hurting civilians or breaking the law, you can push the blame to me.
"But if you really hurt ordinary people or break the law …"
Ed Wong didn't finish his words but the sharp aura that emanated from his body was enough to explain everything.
Then, the fierce aura vanished and Ed Wong returned to his middle-aged face. He started to ramble on about some things.
After talking for two hours, the Herder finally stood up and walked out with an unsatisfied look on his face.
"We're even."
Kieran said as he watched Ed Wong leave.
"Two favors?"
Ed Wong didn't stop walking and asked back.
"No.
It's you who are trying to erase my memory. "
Kieran said.
Ed Wong was stunned, unable to react to what Kieran said.
Weren't the two the same?
"Strange."
As he muttered, Ed Wong waved his hand without turning around. His figure gradually disappeared into the night sky before dawn.
After making sure Ed Wong had left, Starbeck carefully walked out of the kitchen.
Starbeck would feel nervous every time he came into contact with a stranger.
Let alone those who were close to the mystical realm in the dungeon world.
Each time he came into contact with such a person, it would mean danger, battles, and even more endless troubles.
"It's fine.
What's for breakfast? "
Kieran smiled and shifted the topic when he saw Starbeck's worried gaze.
"Chicken wonton and San Xian buns."
Starbeck said right away.
Both of them had a tacit understanding, no questions were needed, all they had to do was carry out their own tasks.
Further away in the sky, a dash of white appeared.
The sun rose.
A new day had begun.
After Starbeck fell asleep, Kieran leaned on his bed, holding the [Sharp Standard-Issued Blade], quietly adapting to his extremely weak body and sensing the Origin Forces in his body.
Time flew as Kieran adjusted his body.
At noon, Starbeck opened his eyes and saw Kieran sitting beside his bed, bathing in the autumn sun. Starbeck couldn't help but shrunk his head into the blanket, revealing only his eyes.
Then, there was an arc in the curve.
There was nothing he couldn't get used to.
With a smile on his face, Starbeck snuck out of the blanket and prepared to go downstairs for lunch.
Just as Starbeck put on his shoes and headed downstairs, Kieran quietly stood up and followed.
When he was going down the stairs, Starbeck realized Kieran was following him.
"You should rest a little longer.
Didn't that Ed Wong say the dead won't appear during the day?
It's safe.
I'll call you when lunch is ready. "
Starbeck pushed Kieran, signaling Kieran to rest.
"He said it's normal.
"There will also be special times."
Don't worry.
I'll sleep on the chair, it'll be the same. "
Kieran then dragged Starbeck downstairs without further explanation. He pushed Starbeck into the kitchen and sat on the chair himself, putting his feet on the counter, hugging the blade in his arms and squinting his eyes.
He had adapted to his extremely weak body.
He was confident that he could unleash the full potential of his current body.
As for the Origin Forces?
Despite multiple enhancements, it was still very subtle.
Aside from relying on the Origin Forces to break through the shackles on his body, some of the characteristics of the Origin Forces didn't even appear, it was just the most basic energy.
"Still too far away!"
Kieran muttered to himself.
Then, his nose twitched uncontrollably.
He picked up the smell of roasted meat, meatballs, fried tofu, potatoes, cabbage, and vermicelli.
Assorted pot?
Kieran was stunned, his eyes unconsciously looking at the kitchen.
Starbeck, who was wearing a pair of insulated gloves, was walking out with a copper pot.
Gulp, Gulp.
Pak, Pak Pak.
The soup was boiling and the charcoal was burning.
When the lid of the pot was lifted, steam mixed with a fragrant aroma rose into the air.
Sparks flew up as well, flying towards Starbeck's face after he put down the copper pot. Before Starbeck could step back, Kieran grabbed the sparks in his hand.
"Is it hot?"
Starbeck took off his gloves and grabbed Kieran's left hand, inspecting it carefully.
A few sparks that were extinguished turned into black dots and landed on Kieran's palm. As Starbeck blew, the black dots flew up and vanished without a trace.
Starbeck heaved a breath of relief when he saw his palm and fingers weren't burnt.
Then, he suddenly noticed Kieran's palm wasn't just long and strong, there were also some calluses on his palm and fingertips.
'So this is 2567's palm?'
It was the first time Starbeck saw Kieran's palm in such a close and detailed manner, he felt a little shy.
"It's from holding a sword.
It's fine.
Let's eat. "
Kieran explained with a smile. His attention was completely captivated by the assorted pot, he didn't even notice Starbeck's unusual reaction.
In the middle of the round copper pot, charcoal was burning fiercely, giving off steam. The other pots around it were filled with a layer of roasted meat of the same size and thickness.
When the roasted meat was picked up, round meatballs were revealed.
Underneath the meatballs were fried tofu and potatoes.
The bottom layer was cabbage and vermicelli.
Kieran ate layer after layer.
Different layers of texture combined with the fresh broth, everything was very tasty. The roasted meat was fat but not greasy, the meatballs were soft and tasty, the fried tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the fried potatoes had a different kind of glutinous texture, and the cabbage and vermicelli at the bottom of the pot had the heft of the meat.
Especially after Starbeck added another layer of broth, Kieran picked up the spoon and ate the stew at the same time, he felt a different kind of satisfaction.
The whole copper pot was finished by Kieran.
After Starbeck filled the pot three more times, Kieran finally heaved a long breath after he was full, leaning back on the chair in satisfaction.
After a few deep breaths, Kieran stood up from the chair, picked up the copper pot and started to wash it.
Starbeck cooked, Kieran did the dishes.
It was a promise from a long time ago.
However, Starbeck followed Kieran in, picked up the two bags of leftover ingredients that he packed and walked out of the restaurant.
The restaurant didn't have a back entrance.
There was only the front entrance.
Standing in the kitchen, Kieran clearly saw Starbeck open a bag of leftover ingredients, put it on the side of the road and waited patiently.
A while later, a couple of stray dogs ran out with wagging tails, dived into the bag and started to eat.
At the end of the street, a couple of stray cats were meowing.
Starbeck put the other bag of leftover ingredients further away and the few stray cats ran over.
Starbeck stroked the cats and dogs with a smile.
The stray animals that should be vigilant let Starbeck caress them obediently.
When all the food was finished, the dogs wagged their tails and the cats meowed.
"Come back at night, I'll prepare something good for you guys ~"
Starbeck picked up the empty bag, threw it into the trash can, and waved goodbye to the cats and dogs.
As if the cats and dogs were sentient, they quickly disappeared.
Humming a happy tune, Starbeck returned to the kitchen.
"You aren't afraid of cats and dogs?"
Kieran asked with slight surprise.
Based on his impression, it was normal for Starbeck to be a coward who was afraid of everything.
"At first, I was a little scared, but after I got Afu, I'm not afraid of dogs anymore. Then I realized cats aren't scary either, they are willing to get close to me.
Outside, birds, squirrels and other things are also willing to play with me.
Too bad I can't raise them. "
Starbeck's mood became a little down as he spoke.
"Then you can try raising them here and bring them back."
Kieran suggested.
"B-But …"
"Leave it to me."
Kieran said with a smile.
He was very familiar with contracts.
After all, he had a follower that was branded countless times, he could even memorize it backwards.
Maybe he couldn't create a powerful contract, but as long as he had enough materials, it wasn't hard for him.
"This is great!"
Starbeck cheered out of joy because he believed Kieran was a man of his words.
The kitchen was filled with Starbeck's laughter.
Kieran was infected by the joy, a smile hanging on his face for the whole afternoon.
It wasn't until the restaurant opened at night that Kieran put away the smile on his face and frowned at the customer that annoyed him.
"B-Boss, give me wine!
Wine! "
Amy, who was stumbling, pushed the door open and staggered in. Before she fell, she grabbed the counter for support but she was too weak to sit on the chair. She then fell on the floor, her mouth mumbling non-stop.
The smell of alcohol assaulted Kieran's nose, making him frown even harder.
However, what concerned him the most was the commotion outside the restaurant behind the drunkard …
Clank, clank!
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