Paladia followed Kieran's gaze and looked towards the direction where they came from.
A figure appeared out of nowhere!
But!
It wasn't a human!
The broken mantle covered the figure, the gaps and holes couldn't cover the figure's body, revealing its scarlet red bones. Under the hood, the soul fire in the figure's eye sockets were flickering, and its hand was holding a string of beads. As it walked, the string of beads spun and the skeleton laughed in a strange manner.
The monster in the sky also noticed the skeleton, and as if it was frightened, it jumped up to the sky and flew further away without turning back.
However, just as the monster was about to leave Paladia's sight …
Kaboom!
Flesh and blood burst.
Without any signs, the monster in the sky turned into a skeleton under Paladia's gaze and fell down from the sky.
It didn't fall to the ground.
Together with the shattered flesh and blood, the skeleton flew straight towards the skeleton.
Gak, Gak, Gak!
Once again, the skeleton let out a strange laugh. It opened its mouth and sucked the blood and flesh into its body as if it was sucking food. The huge skeleton turned into a pile of bone fragments that entered through the gaps of the tattered cloak and stuck to the skeleton's body. However, the skeleton's body didn't change in the slightest. Instead, the scarlet color on its body became even more intense, and a faint stench filled the air.
The string of beads in the skeleton's hand spun faster as well.
Paladia felt dizzy and nauseous when he saw the spinning string of beads.
It wasn't just the speed, it was also the disgust and fear that came from his body.
It was similar to the scarlet skeleton in front of him.
It was the suppression of the creature at the top of the food chain against the one at the bottom.
If it wasn't for Kieran holding him back, he would have fallen to the ground.
'What kind of monster is this?!'
Paladia's heart trembled.
He had never seen such a monster before.
He had never even heard of such a monster before.
Even the information about the Battle of Winter Night that he tried his best to collect was nothing.
But the thing that caused Paladia Tsushi to disappear and the new students to fear had just begun.
The scarlet skeleton suddenly raised its hand.
A moment ago, it was still bright, but the sky in the west instantly turned dark!
A crescent moon replaced the sun!
As the moonlight fell, the bright moonlight bathed the entire city.
All of a sudden, the quiet city seemed to have awakened.
There was a roar.
A roar.
The sound of cursing.
The sound of wailing.
Sounds of battle.
One after another.
Scarlet undoubtedly loved this sound. It opened its arms and made a hugging gesture, then turned around and slowly walked back the way it came.
Paladia tried his best to keep his eyes away from the scarlet red skull.
He did not know if his gaze would be discovered by the other party.
However, he knew that the other party was far more terrifying than he had imagined.
Changing the world!
This kind of thing was rare even in legends.
Existences that possessed such abilities all had their own titles.
Of course, there was also a general term.
People called them: Gods!
Was that guy a god?
Or could it be the remains of a god?
Why would he appear here?
Question after question appeared in Paladia's heart.
But none of the questions had an answer.
Suddenly, Paladia's ugly face changed again.
He thought of the other herders.
Facing that scarlet skeleton …
No!
Even without the scarlet skeleton, the monsters that lacked the restraint of sunlight were enough to destroy the others.
Paladia, of course, didn't want anything to happen to the Herders.
After all, there were a few that he had a good relationship with.
But …
He was helpless.
He had no confidence to return to the monster-infested city and save those people.
As for asking Kieran beside him?
Aside from their current identities.
Even under normal circumstances, Paladia had no idea what kind of price he would have to pay to make others risk their lives for him.
Risking one's life and putting himself in danger?
Paladia couldn't do it that way.
'I'm sorry.'
Paladia apologized in his heart, ready to follow Kieran and leave the city.
At the same time, Paladia's admiration for Kieran grew deeper in his heart.
If it wasn't for the person in front of him, he might have fallen into that desperate situation as well.
Just as Paladia was rejoicing in his heart, the Herder from the southern gemstone sector was astonished to see Kieran walking towards the city.
"W-What are you trying to do?"
Kieran's sudden action made Paladia stutter.
"Go back."
Kieran said calmly.
"Are you out of your mind?!
Do you know what you will face if you go back now?
That place is filled with monsters!
You will die if you go back! "
Paladia's voice unconsciously got louder.
Even with the [Seodi Stone]'s Oath of Allegiance, Paladia was still very persistent in the face of death.
He didn't want to die yet.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have signed the [Seodi Stone] with Kieran after a little struggle.
All he wanted was to survive.
Even if he had to linger on his last breath, it would be better than nothing.
Now, Kieran wanted to die!
This was unacceptable to him!
"I'm not going!
I want to stay here!
This place is the safest place! "
Paladia insisted.
"Only with chaos will we have a chance!
The monsters are moving out, their lair … "
"There are no guards!"
Kieran said as he walked out of the room.
Paladia was stunned.
The monsters' lair was unguarded!
The fear was still there!
However, a burning sensation rose from the bottom of his heart!
He couldn't suppress it no matter what!
When he saw Kieran turn around and walk out, the burning fear was finally washed away.
Paladia didn't just expel the numbness from before, his body was filled with vigor.
He quickly chased after Kieran.
"Wait for me!
We have an Oath of Allegiance, do you remember?
"Of course I will follow you!"
…
Pangnard, with his fiery red hair, was very eye-catching among the group of Herders.
Of course, it wasn't just because of his fiery red hair.
It was also because of his strength!
Throughout the entire temporary camp, other than Lucan, Pangnard was acknowledged as the strongest.
Pangnard even thought he was the strongest!
Because he had more brains than Lucan.
It was common knowledge that the Northerners were known for their recklessness.
The Bay region was known for their shrewdness.
Whether it was commerce or economy, the Bay region far surpassed the North, even the other regions. It was the pride of the Bay people.
So was Pangnard.
He had to admit that he was no match for Lucan in a head-on clash.
However, the Battle of Winter Night wasn't just about strength!
It also required brains!
And …
Talent!
Pangnard believed in his own brain.
Talent?
Pangnard was extremely confident!
Otherwise, he wouldn't have spent so much effort and paid such a huge price to become one of the representatives of the Bay region in the Battle of Winter Night.
Pangnard was tempted by the special items scattered all over the city.
Especially when he entered this world, his talent told him that there was a very valuable treasure in that tall building. Pangnard was so excited that he rushed over.
However, he didn't make a move right away, instead, he quietly observed everything.
When he realized Lucan couldn't do anything to the monster in the office building even if he clashed head-on, Pangnard quickly shifted his target.
Treasures were good but his life was more important.
His talent guided him to those secluded and secluded places.
Deep inside a few alleyways.
Pangnard easily killed a couple of skinning monsters and got some rewards.
The few vials of potions in his hand were worth a lot if they were placed outside.
More importantly, they were easy to obtain and didn't have to be complicated.
Unlike the outside world, although he could sense a lot of treasures, those treasures were either extremely dangerous or would drag him into a troublesome whirlpool.
As for money?
Pangnard was born rich, he didn't care about money.
He didn't think money was everything.
He wanted to pursue something of higher value.
That was also the reason why he became a Herder.
Compared to all these, what about his original life?
Not having to worry about food and clothing, living a luxurious life with beautiful women?
Sorry, it wasn't what he wanted.
What he really wanted was his current life!
The process and results of harvesting treasures with his own hands was what he had been chasing!
Harvest after harvest made Pangnard very happy. He started to place his attention on a place that attracted him more …
A bank.
Or, to be more precise, it was located in an abandoned bank in the city.
The attraction from the bank was only slightly weaker than the one from the tall building.
However, what attracted Pangnard was the underground!
Pangnard's fight with the skinners earlier was enough to let him know what their weaknesses were.
They were afraid of the sun and hiding underground was nothing.
At the same time, it was also reasonable for him to bring the treasures he had collected underground.
Pangnard?
He would never go there!
Pangnard looked up at the sun that was moving towards the west and made up his mind.
After he found the treasures hidden in the abandoned bank, he would leave the city temporarily.
He would at least wait for the sun to rise again or the Inhumans and Monsters to enter the city before he could fish in troubled waters.
Pangnard gripped the dagger and magic gun in his hand tightly and walked into the bank.
He didn't need to search around.
Following the presence that he sensed, Pangnard walked into the underground vault of the bank.
The security system of the vault was broken.
The alloy door opened without any hindrance.
After killing a few skinners, Pangnard arrived at the bottom of the dungeon.
In his field of vision, there was already a box glowing with a silver light.
However, Pangnard didn't rush over right away. Instead, he took out a special grenade from his belt.
It was similar to the magic gun in his hand.
Both of them originated from ancient alchemy.
Ding!
Pangnard pulled the safety pin and threw the grenade.
KABOOM!
Amidst the rumbling explosion, a dazzling radiance flashed out just like that.
It was as bright as the sun.
A giant skinning monster that was hiding in the shadows beside the silver box exploded without even a grunt.
Pangnard smiled when he saw the exploded body.
It was similar to how his talent allowed him to sense the treasures around him.
The treasures were also lethal to these monsters.
The better the treasure, the more powerful the monster would be next to it.
Pangnard was sure the reason why these monsters stayed in the vault was to open the boxes and devour the treasures inside.
Unfortunately, Pangnard's side was fully prepared.
Other than the bait at the beginning.
Most of the treasures in the vault were protected.
The boxes were not just used to store treasures.
They were made by combining the powers of humans, Inhumans, and monsters, and not just a few monsters could break through them.
Pangnard walked up and opened the box.
Pangnard couldn't hold back his smile when he saw the ring inside.
Just by looking at the runes on the ring, Pangnard could tell it was a rare offensive ring of high quality.
As for what it was, he would have to figure it out and test it out later.
His Mystical Knowledge wasn't enough for him to tell what it was with a single glance.
Pangnard wasn't in a hurry to put the ring on. He put it together with the silver box into his backpack and turned around to leave the vault.
He was ready to leave this city filled with treasures for the time being.
However, when Pangnard stepped out of the vault, his face turned ugly.
The sky was dark!
He looked at the dark sky outside in disbelief. He subconsciously took out a potion to dispel illusions and gulped it down.
A cooling sensation spread across his forehead.
However, the dark sky didn't change.
It wasn't an illusion!
It was still afternoon, how could it be like this?!
Pangnard widened his eyes.
The sudden accident told him that things had gone south.
Pangnard retreated underground without a second thought when he heard the roars in his ears.
There was a bank vault safe there.
The alloy door was strong enough to protect him from most dangers.
On top of that, Pangnard had checked the vault before he entered the vault; it was a two-way lock from an earlier era.
Opening it from the outside required three keys and a password.
To open it from the inside, all Pangnard needed to do was to lift the handle.
The plan was good.
Accidents were common.
KABOOM!
Just as Pangnard retreated to the stairs leading to the vault, a tall, buff figure fell behind him.
"Lucan?!"
Pangnard cried out in shock when he saw the man on the ground, but when he saw a 10-meter tall monster with a bull's head and a human's body, Pangnard's face instantly turned ugly.
The worse thing was, the monster saw him as well!
It even showed a vicious smile.
The bull's mouth was full of sharp fangs.
Without a second thought, Pangnard grabbed Lucan's arm and wanted to run down the vault.
He really wanted to abandon this bastard who was in a daze from the fall.
But he didn't have the confidence to deal with the monster alone.
The alloy vault might not even be able to stop the monster.
Even though the height of the vault should be able to restrict the monster's movements.
Pangnard threw Lucan into the vault and closed the door.
Just as the safe's door was about to close, Pangnard clearly saw the 10-meter tall minotaur shrink.
It shrunk to the size of a normal person, allowing it to walk through the passageway.
What kind of monster is this?!
Terrified, Pangnard shut the safe door even faster than he had expected.
Bang!
The door of the safe was shut tightly.
Pangnard slightly heaved a breath of relief.
Lucan on the ground was shaking his head, slowly getting rid of the dizziness.
"You bastard, you almost killed … Aaaaaargh!"
Before Pangnard could finish the word "I", it turned into a series of agonizing screams.
Unknowingly, cracks had appeared on the sturdy floor of the treasury.
It was extremely fast!
Almost instantaneously, the whole floor crumbled.
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