"Offering …"
"I knew it, I've become an offering!"
Li Jiajia's eyes turned dull when she heard Kieran's question, leaning on the ground weakly.
Kieran saw Li Jiajia's reaction but he didn't press the question right away.
Instead, he stood there and waited patiently.
The same went for Bain.
From a certain aspect, Bain was more experienced than Kieran.
He had faced this kind of situation too many times.
When he first became a Weireist, he had to face people like Li Jiajia who were 'accidentally contacted' by the mystics. Back then, his main job was to find out what happened from these people's mouths.
So, Bain never lacked patience.
A few minutes later, Li Jiajia slowly regained her senses.
"When I was trapped in that mystical formation, the woman in the black robe wanted to sacrifice me to something. Although she was interrupted by you, that thing remembered my presence and listed me as an offering, starting to search for someone else who could host the sacrifice."
Li Jiajia said.
"This is what the voice told you as well?"
Kieran asked.
"Em."
Li Jiajia nodded.
Kieran looked at Bain.
Due to the difference in Mystical Knowledge, he could only speculate about the dungeon world, not confirm it. Therefore, Kieran didn't mind asking the professionals.
"I'm not sure either.
Wait for the others.
Huai Cuike of Sector 1 should know. "
Bain was very careful when facing similar situations.
The Herders who received Bain's notice didn't keep Kieran waiting, they soon appeared.
Some were old, some were young, but none were female.
According to Bain, it was hard for a female to become a Herder, but once she did, she would be extremely powerful.
The natural traits of a female had determined everything.
"Hello, Royan.
I am the person in charge of East Sector 1, Huai Cuike.
It's great that we can meet again so soon. "
A white-haired but healthy old man walked over, representing the Herders.
The old man had a smile on his face and a very refined temperament. If it weren't for his white hair and wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, he would have looked like a middle-aged man.
"Hello."
"What do you think about 'offerings'?"
Kieran replied and went straight to the main topic.
"What she said should be true."
"Witchcraft practitioners have their own power system, which is different from ordinary evil priests. Although they rarely hold sacrifices, it doesn't mean that they don't exist."
"For the sake of power or other purposes, it's very easy for them to cross the bottom line."
"After all, most people who choose witchcraft have no bottom line."
The old man shook his head helplessly.
"What are they sacrificing?"
"Gods?"
Kieran asked the question he was most concerned about.
"God?"
"Maybe in the beginning, but now, most of the people on the mystical side think the Gods back then were just powerful mystics."
"Or perhaps …"
"They're monsters."
The old man didn't hide anything from Kieran.
Because of Ed Wong, Kieran was considered one of his own, and when Kieran agreed to join the Battle of Winter Night in Ai City, both of them became closer than ever.
As long as it wasn't something confidential, Huai Cuike wouldn't hide anything.
"Is there any record of their or their sacrificial ritual?"
Kieran asked after pondering for a while.
Sacrificial ritual would produce Power of Faith.
Those who could utilize the Power of Faith were at least rank V, and if they wanted to go further, they would have to be above rank V.
Kieran needed to know what level the higher beings in this dungeon world could reach, so he could better deal with the situation before him and come up with a more reliable plan.
Once the plan was set, it would have to be changed.
A plan that could be achieved overnight couldn't stay the same.
"There are some records.
"However, the introduction is very vague."
There's no process, no sacrificial words, and no specific name. "
The old man answered.
"What about the scale?"
Kieran asked.
The scale was the key that affected the Power of Faith, and it was also the key to judge.
"Some are big, some are small.
The small ones are a few dozen to a hundred people, which is the most common. The big ones have tens of thousands of people, which is very rare. However, in similar records, there were mentions of a hundred thousand people in a sacrificial ritual — it's just a few words, I don't know anything more than that. "
The old man explained in detail.
A hundred thousand people!
Kieran's heart skipped a beat.
Excluding the possibility of wastage, a rank V being wouldn't be enough to host a sacrificial ritual of this scale. Kieran, who was already rank V, knew it very well.
Unlike the general belief system, a hundred thousand people's faith at a time was his limit.
Once he exceeded the limit, the obsession in the Power of Faith would affect his spirit.
'Rank VI?'
Kieran wondered in his heart, but he didn't forget his manners.
"Thank you."
Kieran said.
"You're welcome.
You should know all this, I'm just overstepping my duty and telling you on behalf of Ed Wong — I have some leads on that bastard Ed Wong's whereabouts.
If everything goes according to plan, he will be back by the time of the Battle of Winter Night. "
The old man smiled, his attitude treating Kieran as a junior.
However, Kieran wasn't concerned about Ed Wong's whereabouts, especially from the old man's tone, Ed Wong was fine.
He looked at Li Jiajia.
Li Jiajia was the key to the problem.
"Don't worry.
We have enough experience to deal with Li Jiajia's problem. "
The old man then stood up and walked towards Li Jiajia.
Kieran didn't follow.
The distance in the restaurant wouldn't hinder his sight and hearing.
Therefore, he clearly heard Li Jiajia's rejection.
"My guardian is here."
I won't leave! "
Li Jiajia said firmly.
"You know, with us, you will be safer and you won't bring trouble to Royan."
Huai Cuike tried to persuade Li Jiajia.
However, his persuasion didn't work.
"My voice tells me that staying with Royan is the safest."
Li Jiajia was stubborn.
Huai Cuike sighed helplessly.
The Herders could erase a bystander's memory but they couldn't interfere with a commoner's choice, especially when the commoner started to show unusual talents.
The old man walked back to Kieran.
"Although we have enough experience to deal with Li Jiajia's problem, Li Jiajia trusts you more."
The old man showed a bitter smile and tried to suggest, "Li Jiajia will stay here for the time being, I'll let Bain look after him and I'll count you as completing the Herder's mission, you'll get quite the reward. Of course, it won't be Crossing Fee but cash."
"What do you think?"
"Sure."
Kieran nodded.
After knowing the Witchcraft practitioners would come after the offerings, Kieran didn't mind Li Jiajia staying. After all, Li Jiajia represented a bait that could be recycled and used multiple times to bring him spoils of war. [Hound Ring]'s appearance tempted Kieran a lot.
Now, he wouldn't.
Although his need for material goods was low, if he could maintain the restaurant and get better food, Kieran didn't mind.
More so, Starbeck would need more money to buy winter clothes.
"I'll leave it to you, Royan, Bain will work with you."
The old man stood up with a smile after Kieran agreed.
The rest of the Herders, except for Bain, politely bid their farewells.
The Herders weren't idle people.
Even with the help of their assistants, they wouldn't leave their district for too long, even during the day, unless there was a mission.
"Other than the master bedroom, there are other rooms on the second floor, you guys can take your pick.
But try to tread softly, don't make any noise.
I usually sleep at 7 in the morning and wake up at 3 in the afternoon. During this period, don't disturb me unless necessary. "
Kieran closed the door and unplugged the phone while reminding the two of them.
Li Jiajia nodded.
So did Bain.
However, unlike Li Jiajia, Bain didn't choose a room.
"I'll sleep here."
Bain pointed at the main hall of the restaurant.
"As you wish."
Kieran glanced at Bain, he knew Bain was considering his safety. He wouldn't tell Bain that he had eyes in the restaurant that were much more useful than a sentry, so he nodded and went upstairs.
When Kieran quietly returned to his room, Starbeck was still asleep.
As though he sensed Kieran's return, Starbeck turned around and asked in a daze, "You're back?"
"Em.
I'm fine now.
Go back to sleep. "
…
At 3 in the afternoon, Starbeck's biological clock slowly woke him up.
The moment he opened his eyes, Kieran was already sitting up.
"Morning."
Starbeck greeted out of habit when he saw Kieran sitting beside his bed.
"Mm, morning.
"We have two more temporary tenants."
Kieran replied and briefly told Starbeck about Li Jiajia and Bain.
"Having extra income is good too."
Starbeck smiled, his eyes curving into a crescent moon.
No doubt, Starbeck welcomed the two of them who moved into Leaf Dining with their rental fees.
That way, he could buy higher grade ingredients and cook more delicious food for Kieran.
Both of them washed up and went downstairs. Li Jiajia and Bain were already sitting in the main hall of the restaurant. Both of them introduced themselves before Starbeck went into the kitchen.
Kieran, on the other hand, picked up the map of Ai City that he bought yesterday and carefully looked at it.
Ai City was divided into four sectors: East, West, South, and North, and each sector was further divided into 11 smaller sectors.
Kieran's attention was on the North Sector of the map.
Unlike the relatively peaceful East Sector, the North Sector was filled with slums and gangs. It was a place where many monsters were happy to gather.
Likewise, it was also Kieran's next target.
After harvesting the East Sector and unlocking his strength, Kieran couldn't just sit back and do nothing about the other three sectors.
Especially after Huai Cuike told him about the so-called sacrificial ritual, Kieran felt even more pressured.
Kieran, of course, didn't want to run into those things under such circumstances, but Kieran knew life was unpredictable, it was better to be prepared.
After carefully checking the map of the North Sector, a thought came into Kieran's mind and Bloody Mary, who was guarding the roof of the restaurant, vanished.
Then?
Kieran waited patiently while wiping the tables, chairs, and floor.
Although he didn't expect a lot of customers, since he was the owner of the restaurant, Kieran hoped the place was clean.
While he was cleaning, Bain and Li Jiajia's conversation entered Kieran's ears.
"The most important thing against monsters is to overcome your fear!
As long as you overcome your fear, you will have at least a 30% chance of winning! "
Bain raised his index finger.
"What about the other 70%?
Do we need to fight? "
Li Jiajia asked.
"No!
"Fighting is only the last resort. Of the remaining 70%, 50% is to use words to persuade the other party."
Bain shook his head.
"Persuade?
Can the monsters be persuaded? "
Li Jiajia was stunned.
"Of course!
"There aren\'t as many freaks as you think. Most of the freaks are in a very confused state."
They won't know what to do in the face of death.
"That's why it's best to use words to calm them down."
Bain explained in detail.
"Then, in the end, when there's no other choice, can we fight?"
Li Jiajia asked.
"No!
Because according to my method, they will be dealt with smoothly.
There's no need to fight! "
Bain said confidently.
What followed was some precautions for persuading monsters.
Kieran didn't comment after listening to Bain's words.
He didn't agree or disagree.
Everyone had their own choices, it was hard to say whether it was good or bad.
Just like how Bain obviously treated Li Jiajia as his apprentice (not a Weireist), no doubt Li Jiajia's talent moved Bain, or rather, Huai Cuike.
Similarly, with Li Jiajia's innate talent, she could naturally understand Bain's intention, but she was still learning from him.
Kieran, of course, wouldn't ask too much about such matters.
As long as it didn't affect him and Starbeck, it would be fine.
Time flew, and when the sky turned dark, a rich aroma of mutton soup came from the kitchen, Kieran placed the little blackboard in front of his door.
Unlike before, when he didn't see a guest for a long time, the moment he placed the little blackboard out, a guest came to his door.
The unusual expression and gloomy aura stated the guest's identity.
"I need help.
Someone told me this place can help me.
I'm dead, I know I'm dead.
"But how should I face life after death?"
"Are we going to wander around like this?"
What's the difference between me and when I'm alive?
"Besides, will my wife and children miss me?"
Where are they? "
…
Amidst the messy, nagging words, the dead man sat down in front of Kieran.
However, before Kieran could say anything, Bain signaled him with his eyes, telling him to leave it to him.
Kieran quietly watched Bain bring Li Jiajia over.
"Death is a new beginning.
It's a little lost at first.
But I am willing to help you adapt. "
Bain spoke in a soft voice.
Li Jiajia widened her eyes, trying her best not to miss a single detail of Bain's field teaching.
"Help me?
You will give me a house? Money? "
The garrulous dead man asked back.
"The dead don't need a house or money, they need to know what they want the most. Only when they know what they want can they go to the 'faraway place'."
Bain explained.
"But I want a house and money.
I want a yacht and a private jet.
It'd be best if there's a cute lady on it.
And … "
The talkative dead man spoke very quickly and made a series of unreasonable demands.
"That's all nothingness. You're already a dead person …"
But these are what I want when I'm alive, it'll become my obsession after death, isn't it right? "
The dead man interrupted Bain and asked.
"It's not wrong, but …"
"Don't you want them?"
Bain was interrupted again.
Bain was left speechless by the other party's question.
He really wanted them too!
"Aren't you people supposed to fulfill the wishes of the dead?
Hurry up and fulfill my wish, let me go to the 'faraway place'! "
The dead man looked at Bain with anticipation.
Under such a gaze, Bain subconsciously turned his head, looking very guilty.
The dead man then looked at Li Jiajia.
Li Jiajia, who wasn't even an apprentice, didn't know what to do.
Bang!
The dead man slammed the table angrily when he saw the two of them.
"Liars! You are all liars!
"You liars, I'm going to tear this place down …"
Pak!
A crisp sound made the voice of the dead stop abruptly.
It was the sound of Kieran's sword slapping the dead man's face.
The dead man spun in the air and fell on the floor.
Kieran followed the dead man like a shadow, the blade of [Sharp Standard-Issued Sword] kept whipping the dead man's face.
"House? Money? "
Pak Pak Pak!
"Yacht? Private jet? Missy? "
Pak Pak Pak!
"Do you feel it?"
Pak Pak Pak Pak!
[Sharp Standard-Issued Sword] kept whipping the dead man, it was so fast that it created layers of afterimages. The dead man tried to resist but before he could do anything, he was whipped to the floor.
A few times later, the dead man cried out loud.
"Stop fighting."
"Stop fighting."
I know I'm wrong!
I shouldn't have hoped for a free lunch from the sky!
But I can at least visit my wife and kids! "
The dead man shouted.
"Isn't this a free lunch from the sky?
How can a bastard like you have a wife and kids?
"Even daydreaming has its limits!"
Pak Pak Pak!
Kieran's sword kept whipping the dead man. The dead man's eyes were dull, as if he had lost the meaning of living as a ghost. The dead man turned into a firefly and floated further away.
Kieran sheathed his sword and went back to the bar counter.
Bain looked at Kieran with an astonished expression.
Li Jiajia was in deep thought.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
