The sword was flicked away.
…
“Eh?” The Heavenly Sword Saint was surprised.
To use this kind of method to break his first move… This was the first time he had seen such a thing.
“Interesting…”
But he didn’t hesitate.
Facing the approaching curved daggers, he only did a light sweep!
Second move.
Marvin could only helplessly move back.
This sweep was too clever. It completely stopped Marvin’s offense and took back the initiative.
Third move, quick thrust!
This was the same as the first move, but after avoiding the sweep, Marvin was in a bit of an awkward position, and he couldn’t couldn’t reuse his first trick.
‘Perfect…’
Marvin suddenly burst ahead with his left dagger raised, striking the sword’s edge.
“Clang! Woosh!”
Sparks flew.
Marvin’s left curved dagger deflected the sword, creating space for his right dagger.
Shock appeared for the first time on the Heavenly Sword Saint’s face.
He had no choice but to retreat to dodge this move!
In a moment, both sides exchanged six moves!
And after those six moves, they apparently came out even.
This startled everyone from River Shore City, as their admiration of Marvin grew even more!
A 14 year old youth could actually match a freak that lived for more than a thousand years in terms of skill?
What kind of idea was that?
They simply couldn’t understand!
But Marvin knew that his battle experience was in fact stronger, much stronger than that of anyone in this world, including the freaks who lived for countless years, or even gods!
Could this world’s ordinary people PK everywhere? Or farm monsters?
Nope.
Only players could do this.
In order to strengthen his abilities at that time, Marvin fought with a lot of different monsters, tempering his straight dagger skills which had been brought to the point of perfection. It only took him one dangerous move and he was able to kill the Shadow Prince Glynos!
Even though he had changed classes and was now using curved daggers, there were still a lot of points in common between the two types of weapons.
What’s more, weapons were merely one part of the fight.
There were also observation, judgement and reaction.
In these three areas, if Marvin claimed to be second, no one in Feinan would dare claim to be first.
His fighting instinct had already been tempered to a frightening level.
…
Despite this, the fight with the Heavenly Sword Saint made Marvin feel a huge pressure.
The other side’s swordsmanship was already approaching perfection while his own dagger mastery was still far from that realm. He only relied on his experience to fight with the Heavenly Sword Saint!
8th move.
9th move.
10th move.
Both sides stopped. Marvin wiped away a handful of sweat with his shaking hands, giving a polite nod to his opponent.
The Heavenly Sword Saint still seemed gentle, and didn’t show the least bit of shame. He only sighed and said, “Frightening.”
“In a few years, I might no be your match. I thought I already was the top genius in Feinan, but I didn’t expect that I was wrong.”
Marvin forced a smile. He wasn’t a genius. He had just crawled out of countless life and death battles with monsters.
“Go to the underground floor.” The Heavenly Sword Saint pointed to his left. Suddenly, a dark tunnel slowly opened in the corner of the Fourth Hall.
“Remember, you can only take one thing. I know that underground floor like the back of my hand. If you take any more, I’ll kill you.”
Marvin nodded and put away his daggers before quickly walking over.
…
The people from River Shore City were dumbstruck.
That was it?
Both sides only exchanged ten mediocre moves and it was over?
They couldn’t see what was so strong about Marvin’s technique.
Did the Heavenly Sword Saint throw the match?
Some unconvinced people immediately stood up. “Sir Sword Saint, I also want to compare skills with you.”
The Heavenly Sword Saint was still as calm and collected as before. “Sure.”
…
Following the dark tunnel downward, Marvin didn’t look back once, directly ignoring Madeline’s hinting expression.
He naturally knew what she wanted.
In fact, Marvin didn’t even know what to take.
The underground floor had too many valuable things. Half-Legend Items, powerful Magic Scrolls, fierce weapons, precious jewels… These were treasures the Lich plundered during his life. Each item was extremely precious.
Now they were all buried here with him, in the Scarlet Monastery.
The tunnel descended in a spiral. When Marvin stepped on the level ground, Wizard’s fire automatically lit up the hidden room.
Some things were in a mess, while others were arranged carefully.
But they weren’t covered with the single bit of dust from the passage of time.
Marvin walked in the center of the room where a reindeer’s corpse laid down.
He softly caressed the reindeer fur. “Heaven Rainbow Deer… Tsk…”
There was still a large amount of rainbow antler on the corpse. Each gram of the seven colored antler could be used to make a Goblin Bomb.
On his left was a pile of weapons, while on his right were a few bookcases.
Marvin hesitated for a while before finally walking toward the bookcases.
…
In the Fourth Hall.
“Clang!” A weapon fell to the ground. The knight’s forehead was full of perspiration.
A sword was on his throat.
As long as the other side wanted, he could kill him anytime.
But he didn’t do so.
“Eighteenth person…”
Madeline closely held her fists.
Including the Vampires, all of River Shore’s experts in swordsmanship had already crossed swords with the Heavenly Sword Saint.
But they weren’t his match…. Although that might not be the best way to describe it.
They didn’t even last three moves.
In fact, fifteen of them only managed to deal with the first move.
The onlookers were completely silent.
They finally figured out how powerful Marvin was.
The Heavenly Sword Saint’s swordsmanship was flawless. Even if he suppressed his strength and dueled them, they weren’t his match.
This really left people dejected.
“Is there anyone else?”
Madeline looked at the people behind her with an ashen face.
At that moment, she wished she could be a swordsman and fight that guy.
In any case, it would give her more hope than this group of unreliable men.
But she still had hope in her heart.
That boy Marvin was so mysterious, he should know what was the most valuable thing in the underground floor, right?
But even if he got it, would he give it to her… or even just lend it?
Madeline had a headache.
She knew she was smart and could clearly see through people’s hearts, but she found herself unable to see through this 14 year old youth.
This countryside Baron’s mental age was totally different from his real age.
‘Regardless, if he gets the Book of Nalu…’
‘Ah… As long as I can advance to Legend, I’ll do as he wishes!’
Madeline made up her mind.
At that time, a man slowly walked out from among the Blood clansmen.
He was wearing a cloak and his movements were very graceful. “Sir Heavenly Saint, sorry to bother you.”
“I also want to give it a try.”
The Heavenly Sword Saint nodded and simply said, “Sure.”
…
In the second floor, third row of bookcases.
Marvin was extremely familiar with that corner and grabbed a book.
In his previous life, only the first group to clear the Scarlet Monastery could get that chapter of the Book of Nalu. Even if he farmed the instance multiple times, he didn’t get that page of the Book of Nalu.
Even if everyone was unable to defeat the Heavenly Sword Saint, by relying on some tricks they could still divert his attention by sacrificing some team members, letting a few others secretly enter the underground floor.
But the time they had on their hands was very limited.
It wasn’t like today where he could take the time to choose.
Marvin hesitated in front of so many treasures, but he chose that book in the end.
This book’s name was “Ron Kail’s Science of Alchemy.” It was an excellent alchemy book with no other copies left.
And that page of the Book of Nalu was stuck inside.
‘Whatever, better get this thing.’
Marvin reluctantly looked at the numerous treasures, before finally shed his unwillingness and quickly walked up.
He walked through the dark tunnel and when he arrived in the Fourth Hall he heard a stabbing sound.
The Heavenly Sword Saint’s sword pierced the cloaked man’s shoulder.
Everyone looked at him with pity.
Because this Gwyn of the Blood clan had managed to last nine moves.
But they had no time to feel pity for Gwyn, as Marvin appeared, instantly attracting everyone’s attention!
Madeline suddenly rushed toward him, asking him with a voice full of hope,“What did you get?”
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Chapter 180: Jealous?
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Facing everyone’s curious gazes, Marvin coughed.
“It’s a secret.”
Madeline’s eyes opened wide. She wished she could just take out her whip and make that annoying man beg for forgiveness!
But when this kind of thought appeared in her mind, she suddenly felt an acute pain.
Marvin smilingly said, “As long as you don’t do anything to violate the command contract’s rule, it won’t harm you.”
“Right?”
Madeline’s face blanched in distaste.
She suddenly turned and swept her gaze through River Shore City’s army.
They were all silent.
White Gown Collins forced a smile, spreading out his hands.
The Heavenly Sword Saint was sitting there and apart from Marvin, no one could pass him!
“I’ll become a Legend one day!”
Madeline took a deep breath, watching the Heavenly Sword Saint. “I’ll completely clean this place out afterwards!”
That man gently replied, “Sure.”
Madeline wanted to let it all out.
She was very annoyed.
There were very few men she couldn’t handle in River Shore City!
Relying on her intelligence and charm, who knew how many men were bewitched under her skirt.
However, she met two men unmoved by her during the attack on the Scarlet Monastery.
She wasn’t a match for the first one, his strength way to high. And the second one was tricky.
Thinking of this, Madeline angrily ground her teeth.
Everyone looked at her, waiting for her instructions. Marvin was leisurely walking to Isabelle’s side.
“Retreat!”
Madeline held her breath for a long time before finally giving this order while unwillingly taking a glance in the direction of the hidden path as it disappeared.
River Shore City’s army began to slowly leave the Scarlet Monastery.
They still failed to clean out this place after all.
But at least the Demon God Enforcers and other monsters wouldn’t appear near River Shore City anymore. To Madeline and River Shore City’s inhabitants, this could be considered a consolation prize.
…
On a steady carriage, Marvin was leaning on a cushion, relaxing.
Collins still had that calm appearance. Apart from when he was completely helpless facing the Heavenly Sword Saint, most of the time he displayed a calm and relaxed look.
He didn’t even ask what Marvin got from the underground floor.
After a long time, the old fox unhurriedly mentioned, “Regarding that gold mine, when do you intend to exploit it?”
Marvin thought a bit before answering, “Shouldn’t be too long. I’ll reorganize the territory when I go back this time, and then I’ll gather an army…”
“Relying on adventurers I presume.” Collins was blunt, but he was right, Marvin’s territory was extremely lacking in the fighting side.
Marvin calmly said, “Jewel Bay has many experts.”
“They will come as long as they get paid.”
Collins nodded. “Looks like you found a shortcut leading to Jewel Bay?”
“More or less.” Marvin smiled and said, “In short, in at most two weeks I’ll gather them.”
“Good, two weeks later it is,” Collins agreed. “But an Ogre tribe isn’t easy to handle. If there is a certain amount of losses amongst my subordinates, I’ll withdraw from the battlefield.”
“Rest assured, I have a plan,” Marvin said confidently.
That Ogre tribe migrated to that place because they couldn’t survive in the Shrieking Mountain Range.
Ogre Fighters were innately at the 2nd rank, but their fighting strength was extremely fierce. To deal with this tribe of roughly twenty Ogres without a Wizard, they would need at least an army of two hundred.
Using information under appropriate circumstances; this was tactics.
In short, Ogres were a kind of extremely gifted lifeform, but most of them wouldn’t advance very high.
There had been only a few Legend Ogres in all of Feinan’s history. As for Half-Legends, there were surprisingly a lot of them.
‘To develop White River Valley, I need to get rid of that Ogre tribe.’
‘That is the only way to open up the coastline territory.’
‘Once I establish a port, trading with Jewel Bay would be even more convenient.’
‘White River and Pine Cone River are also some of the main rivers in the continent. As long as I make use of them appropriately, it would speed up the entire territory’s development.’
‘The key part is still food and manpower…’
In the cart, Marvin was thinking of the next step of his plan.
But at that time, a Teleportation Portal suddenly appeared.
“Do you need me to close it?” Collins asked. “Since we are allies, the fees will be halved.”
Halved? Wouldn’t that be a quarter of the gold mine?
Marvin gave a hollow laugh. “No need.”
Now that he had the command contract in hand, he wasn’t scared of Madeline trying anything bad.
Collins shrugged, allowing the woman to come in through the portal.
“Baron Marvin!”
Madeline approached with a serious expression. “I think we need to have a chat.”
…
Outside River Shore City, Marvin and Madeline took a stroll.
Isabelle looked like a daughter from a previous marriage, walking two steps behind Marvin.
“Your loot, I already sent people from the logistics team to move it to your White River Valley.”
“Apart from this, I still added a few gifts, including food, clothing and some craftsmen your castle town is lacking.”
“I think my sincerity doesn’t need to be said.”
Madeline stopped and looked at Marvin. “Tell me, what did you get in that underground floor?”
Marvin first thanked her.
And then remained silent.
He hadn’t
thought of a good way to answer to Madeline’s question.
Her longing to become a Legend, Marvin could naturally see it. But he also knew about the 3rd page of the Book of Nalu.
The Heavenly Sword Saint’s little brother was originally a good and honest person, but because of this page, his mind got twisted, becoming insane.
He ultimately turned into a Lich and tried in vain to ascend to become a subordinate under the Slaughter God.
The book of Nalu was a very frightening thing, and it could transform someone.
If it was the 6th page, Marvin might consider it and hand it over to Madeline for some bargaining chips.
Just like he did for Hathaway.
But this 3rd page…
‘This is [Destruction]…’
Marvin had a bit of a headache.
If Madeline got [Destruction], regardless of whether she died or advanced, neither her death nor her advancement was something Marvin wanted to see.
If she advanced, the command contract would become ineffective. At that time, who knew how many misfortunes he would meet.
If she died, then it would trigger great chaos in River Shore City.
Furthermore, the most frightening outcome wasn’t death, but turning insane… River Shore City and White River Valley were so close. Marvin hoped this force would stay stable.
At least until he was capable of annexing this power, he would keep the status quo. Otherwise it might threaten the safety of White River Valley.
Thus he was caught in a dilemma.
…
“You took away that Book of Nalu, didn’t you?”
Madeline was smart, and guessed from Marvin’s hesitation.
“You are afraid that I’ll take my revenge after advancing to Legend, aren’t you?”
Her voice suddenly became very gentle. “Trust me, it won’t happen.”
“I am yours now.”
“As long as you want.”
Suddenly, the originally extremely seductive succubus looked like a sweet young lady.
Her expression became very pure, even somewhat shy.
“Please, give it to me. All of me is yours.”
“Including River Shore City, everyone will listen to your orders.”
“If you think that’s not enough, we can join hands to open up new lands. River Shore City and White River Valley would do another expedition to open up new towns, and we could get an even higher noble rank from the Southern Wizard Alliance. Count Marvin? How about this title?”
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