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North of Wannian Mountains.
Cross-hills underground city.
In a dark and steep rift valley.
Suddenly there was a squeaking sound.
Immediately following.
It's the sound of messy footsteps.
On the cliffs of the rift valley.
A green flame appeared out of nowhere.
They were following the group of black shadows fleeing hastily on the ground in mid-air like reconnaissance planes.
Not long.
The green fire transformed into the shadows of wizards riding brooms to drive away the enemies.
The faces of those phantoms are blurry.
But it gives people a sharp feeling.
Once these phantoms appear.
The dark shadow below fled even more desperately.
But their running speed is ultimately not as fast as that of the wizards riding on their witchcraft brooms.
In the blink of an eye.
The dark shadow was caught up.
But the wizards high above raised their magic swords.
Then stab it hard!
puff!
puff!
puff!
Blood flashed in the darkness.
Then there were wailing sounds everywhere.
After a while.
This group of black shadows disappeared one after another.
And the shadows that were chasing them slowly disappeared.
Eventually it turned into pieces of white dust the size of a fingernail.
Dust settled on the ground.
Soon it melted into the blood.
No trace was left.
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Five minutes later.
The rocks above the rift suddenly began to surge slightly.
Crash!
A gem emitting brilliant light suddenly fell from the 'ceiling' of the dungeon.
Immediately following.
A head just popped up easily.
After turning off "Earth Escape".
Roger descended from the ceiling lightly.
After a few seconds, he stood where the dark shadows fell one after another.
A faint smell of blood hit me in the face.
Roger's expression remained unchanged.
There was a slight surprise in my heart.
"Are they really a group of dwarves?"
"They don't look threatening, and they're not monsters..."
Roger was a little confused.
He had just discovered the guide of the Red Valley Knights through perception.
But not for long.
He discovered that the guide was fighting a group of dwarves outside the "Old Forge" -
Not so much a fight.
It would be more accurate to say it is expulsion or hunting down.
It seemed that the group of dwarves wanted to sneak into the 'Old Forge'.
But the trail was easily discovered by the guide.
What followed was naturally a one-sided hunt.
Honggu's contact did not do it himself.
He just threw out an alchemical item.
The green flames produced by these alchemical items easily wiped out the group of dwarves.
Although Roger was also curious about the origin of the green flame.
But from the energy level point of view.
This thing is just above extraordinary level and cannot be upgraded.
This shows.
Or maybe these dwarves are too weak.
…
"But why would these weak dwarves want to spy on this big furnace?"
"Don't they know that they have no ability to occupy this place?"
Roger was puzzled.
With the blessing of dandelions.
His vision and hearing are extremely powerful.
Naturally, they would not have failed to notice other than this group of dwarves.
There are still many dwarven camps and dwarven caves around the Old Forge.
The locations of these camps and caves are very tricky.
It is difficult for ordinary people to detect it.
This is not difficult to see from this.
These dwarves have ideas about the Forge of the Old Ones.
And judging from the attitude of the Red Valley Guide.
He should hate dwarves.
This is even stranger.
"With the background of the Red Valley Alchemists, can't we deal with a group of greedy dwarves?"
Such doubts flashed through Roger's mind.
At this moment.
A voice full of surprise came from the other side of the rift:
“You are here!”
"The youngest demon slayer and double star guardian of all time - Mr. Roger!"
"I'm Emilio."
"I met you once in the previous God's Duel Arena..."
It was a young man in a bright red velvet cloak.
A wizard's fire of pure light floated above his right shoulder.
On the right hand side, there is a strange lantern flying in the air, which makes people feel warm and peaceful.
A stylish robe.
An elegant and sharp sword.
Excellent quality boots.
The most important thing is that extremely handsome face!
Plus the impeccable manners and attitude.
All this gives people a very good impression.
Under the enthusiasm of Ai Mohua.
Roger couldn't help but stretch out his right hand and shake hands with him.
But his hands were very cold.
It seems like there is no temperature.
This surprised Roger a little.
After a simple greeting.
The two quickly got down to business.
Even if Ai Mohua didn't remind me specifically.
Roger was also impressed by the alchemist who had appeared in the God Duel Arena.
He knew that the other party must have something in mind when he asked him to come here.
So he simply got straight to the point and asked:
"Why are you helping me?"
"I mean in the God Duel Arena."
Ai Mohua smiled when he heard this:
“We only help those who can win.”
Roger raised an eyebrow.
As Emerwa explains:
"Being involved in the God Duel Arena was purely accidental. We didn't expect that there are still independent God games running now, so we can only give you a little help within our ability."
"Please believe us, we don't have any big ambitions or intentions. It's just that in these troubled times, the once powerful Red Valley also needs to seek some allies to strengthen itself."
"And you, according to headquarters' assessment, are our best ally !"
Alliance?
This explanation is reasonable.
Roger asked calmly:
"oh?"
"Sounds like you know me well?"
Ai Mohua still had an impeccable smile on his face:
…
“Anyone who pays attention to the vision.
I won't not know you.
just.
There is a custom in Red Valley.
There are various large and small vision materials on the binary stars.
Our fortune tellers will regularly gather together and produce them into "Vision Monthly" for sale.
so.
We've been paying attention to you longer than you think.
And I am your most loyal fan——
From the days of 'right hand captain'.
I've been following your movements.
It's not just me.
You have many enthusiastic fans throughout the Red Valley.
A strong evidence is.
The monthly magazine with your appearance always sells the best..."
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Right hand captain?
That's really early!
Roger was secretly shocked.
If Ai Mohua didn't lie.
He had been eyeing this since he was killing two-headed dragons and destroying demons in the Southern Graveyard!
really.
These guys who have nothing to do every day and sit in a small dark room and stare at the crystal ball are not good people!
Roger, who has always been cautious, felt a sense of crisis.
It seemed that he had sensed Roger's displeasure.
Ai Mohua immediately suggested:
"Why don't you go sit near the forge?"
"I've prepared some tea and snacks for you."
"We can talk while we walk."
just.
Roger was also very interested in the huge furnace that he had discovered in his perception before.
So he nodded.
The two of them then walked side by side towards the other end of the rift.
Along the way.
The talkative Ai Mohua talked about a lot of things.
…
first.
He cleared up Roger's doubts about the Red Valley Knights.
In the mouth of Emerhua.
The group of alchemists who first founded the Red Valley organization were a group of naive guys.
Although they are interested in researching and tinkering with spells and props.
But deep down, everyone yearns for a life as a knight, wielding a sword and enforcing justice.
Therefore, the original Red Valley organization was named "Red Valley Knights".
Later it developed into its heyday.
The brilliant alchemy overshadows all others.
Outsiders naturally call them Red Valley Alchemists.
But even so.
This group of stubborn alchemists still call themselves knights.
From the perspective of the organization’s founding purpose.
The Red Valley Alchemists are indeed different from their counterparts in other chaotic factions.
Like the Knights, they intend to use their powers to create a more peaceful, more just, and better world.
For this reason.
The name of the Red Valley Knights was passed down in this way.
This is also a reflection of the fact that the descendants of Honggu have not forgotten the spirit of their ancestors.
…
Secondly.
Ai Mohua also mentioned the current situation of Red Valley and some of his aspirations for the future.
According to him.
Ever since the "Hollow Curse" incident.
Honggu then retired from the world.
In order to guard the various miraculous alchemical tools left by their ancestors.
They did not hesitate to exile themselves to the secondary plane for nineteen epochs!
Unless there is an accident.
The descendants of Red Valley will continue to exile themselves in this way.
But nowadays.
The pattern of the fifth star track has undergone earth-shaking changes.
The descendants of Red Valley discovered that the present world that was supposed to be contained did not become the 14th history.
The birth of a binary star also means that the cycle of fate is broken.
The return of the star gods has even impacted the structure of the ancient continent that has remained unchanged for who knows how many years!
When the fuse is lit.
Everything was out of control.
Half a year ago.
The people of Honggu discovered that the sub-plane on which they depended for survival had become unstable.
Nowadays.
They can already confirm that this sub-plane will soon be integrated into the ancient continent!
in this case.
The descendants of Honggu will inevitably be watched by many forces from the outside world.
Strong financial resources.
Rich material.
Fantastic props.
Forbidden knowledge.
These things attracted wave after wave of ambitious people.
In the confrontation with foreign forces.
The descendants of the Red Valley, who were accustomed to isolation, suffered huge losses in a short period of time.
Some Red Valley alchemists began to reflect on the correctness of their self-exile.
Others choose to take action.
They are eager to take this opportunity to restore the glory of their ancestors.
And in order to achieve this goal.
It certainly won't work if they just work hard on their own.
So they sought reliable, strong allies with similar ideals.
It has become an urgent matter!
…
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West of the Old Forge.
Inside an old but tidy cottage.
In the living room.
As if by magic, Ai Mohua placed two clean white porcelain cups on the coffee table.
Next second.
He snapped his fingers lightly.
A "teapot monster" appeared with steam coming out of its head.
It has a bloated belly.
He asked in very standard common language:
"Hello, sir. What would you like to drink? Tea or coffee?"
Roger casually ordered a cup of tea.
The teapot monster's long mouth stretched out.
Beep beep beep!
Ten seconds later.
A cup of steaming black tea appeared in front of Roger.
The teapot demon poured some more coffee for Emily.
Then he respectfully left the living room.
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“Is this an artificial creature?”
Roger asked, looking at the teapot demon with interest.
“Some small things left .”
Ai Mohua smiled lightly:
"It's not worth mentioning."
"It's a pity that this technology has been lost."
Roger nodded slightly.
He didn't dwell on the topic any further.
Instead, he suddenly asked:
"If I form an alliance with you, what can I gain? What do I need to do?"
Ai Mohua answered fluently:
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“It may be the most powerful financial and material support from Shuangxing!
…
First of all, food
We have lots and lots of inventory.
It can feed one million people for 30 years.
Um.
There should be some left over.
…
The second is materials and props.
We inherited many things from the original God game that do not exist in reality.
I can't reveal too much about this.
All we can say is that these things are the source of Honggu’s current troubles.
These things have the ability to turn decay into magic.
If you become our ally.
We will share some of them with you.
…
Then comes our knowledge.
I don't think anyone would reject the knowledge system of an alchemist organization that has been passed down for nineteen eras.
Isn’t it?
…
Roger was not tempted by these empty promises.
He just asked calmly:
"What do you need me to do?"
Ai Mohua was silent for a while.
Then he showed some uneasiness and confusion.
Roger didn't push.
He just stared at the other person quietly.
a long time.
The latter responded with a wry smile:
…
“We did run into some trouble.
Um.
Big trouble.
The sub-plane 'Water Moon Kingdom' where we have lived for generations accidentally ran into several super-large monster nests when it merged into the demiplane.
A large number of monsters have invaded our home...
Although the core areas are guarded by alchemy arrays.
But we were still forced to evacuate the headquarters base.
As a result, we can only live near the 'Red Moon Secret Society' on the outskirts of the Shuiyue Kingdom.
…
In fact, we have a lot of powerful props in our hands.
But the number of monsters near the kingdom is too terrifying.
We don't want to waste resources!
And we are alchemists.
I’m really not good at fighting…”
…
Look at the way he hesitates.
Roger asked impatiently:
"How many monsters are there? What's the level of the most powerful one? How many are the next strongest ones?"
Ai Mohua showed an embarrassed expression:
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“We only know that the leader of the monsters is the Red Dragon Queen Asiya.
There are really a lot of them!
Tens of thousands?
Hundreds of thousands?
Most of them are ordinary monsters.
But in droves.
The number of extraordinary monsters must be over 3,000...
As for the realm of advancement.
Feel sorry.
We really don’t know!”
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Seeing the other person being embarrassed to speak up but having to say it.
Roger couldn't help but wonder in his heart.
Have the descendants of Red Valley fallen to this point?
Or are these alchemists just good at talking and can't fight?
Considering that Constantine is such a powerful alchemist who is still avoiding me.
Roger felt that the latter possibility was more likely.
He then pondered:
"As for dealing with monsters, I do have some superficial experience..."
Upon hearing this, Ai Mohua's face immediately showed joy.
But the next second.
Roger changed the subject:
"But I'm too busy right now."
"A major battle is about to begin on the surface. I think you should have noticed it."
"In order to protect this planet, I must ensure that the scale and intensity of this battle does not exceed the limit..."
There was a hint of apology on his face.
Ai Mohua was a little disappointed.
But he nodded in understanding:
"I see."
"The bloody battle between the Celestial Gods and the Star Gods is bound to have far-reaching consequences. I know what you are worried about."
"We can wait."
"As long as you help us drive out the monsters entrenched in the Shuiyue Kingdom within three months, our promise will still be valid."
"Food, props, knowledge... We are all open to you, you can choose whatever you want!"
Looking at Ai Mohua's generous look.
Roger suddenly had an idea:
"What about the semi-artifact?"
"If I expel the monster for you, how much is the reward worth of a semi-artifact?"
Ai Mohua was stunned for a moment.
He may not have this method of negotiation using semi-artifacts as units of measurement.
A full two minutes later.
He finally spit out a number with difficulty:
“6!”
"We can gather up to 6 semi-artifacts as your reward."
"But if you choose to take this number of semi-artifacts, there will be no other rewards. I think this should be a very generous condition..."
Ai Mohua added:
"Also, I need to remind you that even if you drive away those monsters, you won't be able to enter the Shuiyue Kingdom without us."
It seems like he's worried about eating alone...
Roger smiled coldly in his heart.
With my current wealth.
As for doing something that would destroy your reputation?
These Red Valley Alchemists...
A bit stingy.
But being stingy is still a thing.
Roger will still make the right deal.
Now.
He verbally agreed to Emilio's request for an alliance.
The latter happily invited Roger to visit the "Red Moon Secret Society" where they currently lived.
Roger declined the offer on the grounds that he could not leave the surface for too long.
The two chatted for a while.
After agreeing on the contact method.
Roger left the Old Furnace area with Emerhua's earnest farewell.
In fact.
The latter took Roger all the way to the edge of the Wannian Mountains.
Only then left with eager eyes.
This enthusiasm really moved Roger.
then.
After Ai Mohua left.
He strolled south along the remaining range of the Wannian Mountains for nearly a hundred kilometers.
Then I found a place with loose soil.
It went in with a whoosh!
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"Feature: Earth Escape"!
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In the dark and sticky land.
Roger swam silently.
It didn't take him long to return to the Old Furnace area.
Under the influence of perceived authority.
Very quickly.
He locked onto an area full of red dots.
When Roger felt.
I just happened to see a cruel and ruthless massacre!
In the picture.
Ai Mohua changed his gentle and humble attitude.
He looked very angry and grumpy!
In his hands, he held two skull staffs that emitted a faint green light.
Between the swings of the staff.
Balls of green will-o'-the-wisp flew out like a swarm of bees.
Will-o'-the-wisp flickers among the cliffs.
Some failed to find their target.
Eventually it turned into white dust and disappeared.
Some of the ghost lights also locked onto the positions of some dark shadows .
Then, tragic wails were heard from the dark cave.
One by one, the living dwarves turned into gradually cooling corpses.
Fortunately, the massacre at Imohua did not last long.
After he released two rounds of will-o'-the-wisp.
Then he hurriedly disappeared into the underground city.
In the darkness.
Roger sent two wolf cubs to track down the completely different Emilhua.
Own.
He quietly came to the area where there were many dwarves that he had discovered before.
It was a stalactite area with complex terrain.
The dwarves hid in shallow caves in the cliffs.
As soon as Roger approached.
There was a response on the data bar.
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"Hint: You have discovered a dwarf settlement!"
…
"Historical knowledge: You have discovered some clues about the descendants of Red Valley...
…
Note: Very few people know this.
The original group of Red Valley alchemists was actually composed of a group of dwarves who didn’t know any magic…”
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"There is indeed a problem!"
Roger's heart skipped a beat.
I couldn't help but quicken my pace to get closer.
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