After successfully killing several monsters that had ambushed them, Luo Yan and Alex and others finally arrived at a relatively sparse wooded area.

Unlike the previous forest filled with hidden dangers, this place was not only quieter, but the murderous aura hidden in the mist was also much less.

Sarah, with her dagger lowered, quietly lifted her arm and wiped the blood off her cheek.

It was left by a demon wolf earlier, and she hadn't had a chance to clean it until now.

According to the map provided by the adventurer guild, the surrounding area was the logging site of Mist Town.

From here to Mist Town, it was considered a relatively safe area, not only because of the clear cobblestone path but also because the monsters active nearby were much fewer.

Through that dense White Mist, they could even faintly see the sporadic lights.

"We're almost there!"

A spirited expression appeared on Alex's face, and his companions who followed beside him also showed the same surprise on their faces.

However, for some reason, Luo Yan felt as if a pair of eyes were watching him from the shadows.

Was it a Dark Night Elf?

Or something else...

"Speaking of which, Mr. Luoluo."

The voice nearby interrupted Luo Yan's thoughts.

Looking towards Alex who had addressed him, Luo Yan spoke in a casual tone.

"What's up?"

Alex sheathed his sword at his waist, asking with a hint of curiosity in his voice.

"I mean no offense, but I'm just curious, why would someone like you become an adventurer?"

Luo Yan thought for a moment and said offhand.

"If I had to find a reason, it might be to become stronger... What about you?"

"What a coincidence," Alex said with a smile, "I have the same reason as you, I also want to try surpassing myself."

This was no easy task.

Luo Yan smiled faintly.

Youyou could see soul levels that ordinary people couldn't, and unfortunately, this young man's soul level was only bronze, and, likely as his own past self, had stagnated at this level for too long.

This was the helplessness of mortals.

Extraordinary Power wasn't something one could simply wish to possess. To break through the soul level one was born with, there were only two methods.

One was using the evil Undead Ceremony to continually devour and merge other souls, making oneself no longer purely oneself.

The other was to please the gods through certain special deeds, letting them admit they were mistaken and use precious faith power to upgrade one's soul level.

Killing the Demon King was the most famous way.

Besides that, there were many other paths... such as becoming the legendary adventurer spoken of by many.

However, these methods were too abstract. Adventurers who became legends were few and far between, and the end for most people was to become nourishment in the labyrinths.

However, like most adventurers, Alex didn't think so.

He genuinely yearned to become a legend.

"...In the circle of adventurers, there has always been a legend that killing a hundred minotaurs can help one break through their own limitations."

Luo Yan thought for a moment and said.

"I've heard that, but as for the results... It probably varies from person to person."

Alex said with a smile.

"But it's a method nonetheless, right? I want to give it a try."

Luo Yan looked at him with some curiosity.

"Why are you so obsessed with becoming stronger? Forgive my frankness, but your refined manner of speaking doesn't seem like that of someone who needs to worry about making a living."

Most nobles possess souls of a not low grade, but not all of them are keen on becoming powerful knights or mages. Instead, they tend to send their non-inheriting second or third sons to the imperial academies and war colleges for training.

Upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation appeared on Alex's face, and he eventually sighed softly.

"Perhaps… it's because I cannot accept it."

"Cannot accept it?"

He nodded, his statement ambiguous.

"You might have already realized… my family is not ordinary, as you said. Even if I do nothing, I don't need to worry about making a living… but that's all there is to it."

Luo Yan: "Are you the second son of your family?"

"Yes," Alex nodded, his expression complex as he gazed toward Mist Town and continued, "Being the second son of the family, neither the lands nor the Extraordinary Power have much to do with me. The divine grace bestowed upon our family was inherited by my elder brother. I can only watch my brother enjoy all the glory alone, and no matter what I do, our family will not praise me… even if I perform better than him."

Having spoken his mind, Alex took a deep breath and smiled at Luo Yan.

"You must think I'm quite immature, right?"

Luo Yan shook his head.

"Not really, it's just a way of life, and I understand people who are different from me."

Alex smiled, resettling his gaze on the small town hidden within the mist ahead.

"Thank you for understanding. Anyway... I cannot accept just drifting through life aimlessly, so I plan to become an adventurer. Who knows? Perhaps I might encounter something extraordinary on my journey and change something, like becoming an outstanding swordsman."

Luo Yan: "I must say, that thought is quite naïve."

"Hahaha, I actually think so too..." Alex also felt somewhat embarrassed, laughing heartily and self-deprecatingly, "There aren't so many adventures in this world, and even if one encounters them, they might not be a good thing."

Indeed.

Sometimes receiving the favor of the gods is not always a good thing.

And this fellow could probably never imagine that the person standing beside him now was none other than the Lord Demon King.

As Luo Yan's lips curled involuntarily, Youyou, who had disappeared for a long while, suddenly reappeared by his side.

"Lord Demon King... Youyou has a bad feeling; there might be something filthy hidden in that town."

Luo Yan's eyebrows slightly raised.

"Filthy?"

"Yes..." Youyou's voice for the first time carried a timid tone, whispering cautiously, "It might not belong to this world, but something from outside..."

Luo Yan contemplated for a moment and asked earnestly.

"Is it strong?"

Youyou: "Not really... on the contrary, it is quite weak at the moment. But we can't be sure, it didn't just appear, and due to the people there condoning it, it has already been lurking there for a long time."

Luo Yan stroked his chin.

"So, if left unchecked, it could become a bigger problem?"

Youyou said in a guilty whisper.

"Perhaps... but isn't your realm not yet extended to the fourth level of the labyrinth?"

It's rare that this chaos-loving fellow would be fearful.

Although Luo Yan was alert, there wasn't a hint of retreat in his demeanor.

"Youyou, if a calamity is inevitable, I would rather nip it in the bud than watch it ferment into a monster that no one can handle and then complain why I didn't act sooner," he said in a voice only Youyou could hear. Luo Yan paused for a moment, then smiled and continued.

"Besides, since when did my realm start being measured by levels?"

"Everything here—"

"Is mine!"

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