Valkam!
Bloodscar Mercenary Group's stronghold.
A tall knight, clad in plate armor and with a fierce expression, walked in from outside.
"Captain Sharp!"
A member of the Bloodscar Mercenary Group immediately stood at attention and saluted when he saw Sharp.
Sharp waved his hand and asked, "Who went to collect the security fees from the surrounding towns this quarter?"
"Captain, it was your younger brother. He left several days ago. If all goes well, he should have arrived at Gruer Town today. In a couple of days, he will return with the caravan from Gruer Town to Valkam."
"Harry, is it!" A rare hint of softness appeared in Sharp's fierce eyes.
Although he knew his brother often used his name to do some unsavory things.
But he only had this one brother.
As long as he was around, what did it matter if Harry caused trouble?
In Valkam, a Level 10 knight was already a top-tier powerhouse. Who didn't know the name of "Raging Knight" Sharp?
"It's already April, and some monsters are about to go into a frenzy again." Sharp's eyes flashed with a glint of light as he ordered his subordinates: "Go call the other captains over. I need to discuss with them how we're going to fleece our Viscount this year!"
"Yes!"
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Name: Adrian
Race: Human
Level: 5
Experience: 7 / 500
Profession: None
Magic Power: 21 / 50
Skills: [Low-level Perception], [Acid Spray]
Talent: [Spirit Offering]
Adrian 's Magic Power had not been fully restored because he had Summoned four Slimes for battle in an alley when he left town earlier.
His experience increased by six points!
"Killing people also grants experience!"
On the way back to town, Adrian discovered this.
However, compared to hunting Slimes, the difficulty of killing people had increased by an unknown number of times!
It felt like a lot of effort for little gain.
Walking all the way to the church, Adrian found the Old Priest who was praying.
"Priest Henry, I need healing!"
Adrian walked up to the Old Priest, his voice a little weak.
Old Henry looked at Adrian with a strange expression.
A few hours ago, this kid had a conflict with Harry, and now he had run back injured.
"You didn't get into another fight with Harry and his group, did you?"
Henry examined the knife wound on Adrian 's back, and the magic staff in his hand emitted a soft glow.
The several wounds on Adrian 's body began to heal at a visible rate.
"Phew ~!"
After casting several healing spells, Old Henry finally healed all the wounds on Adrian 's body.
"Healing fee, 2 silver coins!"
Adrian moved his body, took out two silver coins from his pocket, and handed them to Henry.
"Adrian , kid, just lay low these two days.
Brook of the town is a good man.
With him around, no one dares to kill people in town.
Harry and his group are just here to collect security fees as usual. They'll leave in a few days.
At that time, you can do whatever you want.
Don't get yourself covered in injuries all the time.
If you're careless one day and lose your life, you'll have nothing left!"
Henry said as he turned and left.
He thought Adrian had been ambushed by Harry and barely escaped back.
Adrian was silent for a while, eventually saying nothing.
He left the church and walked along the town's road to the blacksmith shop.
Old John looked up at the person who arrived, his brows slightly furrowed.
"I heard you had a conflict with Harry this morning? That guy is no good. Be careful these next few days.
Don't worry about the debt. You can go hunt Slimes after Harry leaves. It's the same."
Hearing Old John's words of concern, a smile appeared on Adrian 's face.
"I didn't expect you to know about something that only happened at noon?"
"Nonsense, Gruer Town is only so big. Whatever happens, everyone will know about it soon enough!"
After Old John finished speaking, he remembered to ask Adrian why he was there.
"I want a shield!"
Adrian pointed to the shield placed against the wall inside the shop.
It was a small wooden round shield, only two centimeters thick, with a diameter of about forty centimeters.
The inner side had a handle in the center for gripping.
The outer side and edges were covered with a thin layer of iron sheet, adding a bit of defense!
"Oh, that one!"
Old John said with an 'oh', "Although this small shield's defense isn't very strong, it's enough.
At least it can block Slime Acid Spray or attacks from apprentice Professionals. And it's very light, perfect for a little guy like you!"
Adrian 's forehead twitched when he heard Old John call him a little guy.
He was one meter seventy-eight tall, and although his build wasn't robust, it was well-proportioned. He certainly couldn't be called a little guy.
But seeing Old John's massive frame, Adrian felt that there was nothing wrong with him calling him a little guy.
This shield cost two silver coins, sold at cost by Old John.
However, Adrian still bought it on credit.
Although Adrian had made a fortune after killing Harry, it was something that couldn't see the light of day.
On the surface, he didn't have many silver coins.
Lunn, the owner of Guangyue Tavern, had even given him five silver coins.
If Adrian were to casually pull out a few silver coins now, if someone discovered Harry's Death later, it would inevitably lead to suspicion of Adrian .
Picking up the shield and handling it a few times, Adrian felt much more at ease.
"My body is too fragile. If I don't get some defensive equipment, it's easy to capsize!"
Adrian 's mind conjured the image of Ford and Harry being hit by Acid Spray, their skin and flesh corroded.
If they had a shield, they would never have been so severely injured.
The outcome might also have changed.
However, there are no 'ifs'.
Adrian learned from the enemy's lesson and bought a shield for self-defense.
"You really look a bit like a knight like this!" Old John teased from the side: "I heard Lunn sponsored you to choose a Profession. I think you could choose the Knight Profession. Hahahaha..."
"You even know about Uncle Lunn sponsoring me?"
"I told you, the town is only so big, things spread quickly!"
Adrian pouted dismissively and said, "Priest Henry shouldn't be spreading it around, and Lunn needs to look after Lia, so the only people who know are Brook and Owen!"
"Hahahaha, they are both regulars here too, after all, equipment needs frequent maintenance." Old John laughed heartily: "They came straight over after solving your problem, and just told me."
"Alright, Uncle. I'm leaving now, I'll come again next time!"
Adrian was about to leave with the shield, but Old John called out to him.
"Take this!"
Old John took out a hollow backpack made of several leather straps and then slotted the shield into it.
"When you're not using it, you can carry the shield on your back."
"Thanks, Uncle!"
Adrian slung the shield onto his back, waved, and turned to leave.
"Kid, you owe me so much money, don't you dare die!"
Hearing the voice from behind, Adrian said without looking back, "Don't worry, Uncle, I'll live longer than you!"
"You little rascal!"
...
Standing at the edge of the forest, Adrian let out a heavy breath.
"There are still two hours until dark. I'll go in and explore carefully first."
10 Power Stones = 1 extra chapter