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"Warning: You have discovered Vilan's projection"
…
Even though it's just a projection.
Roger still retreated without looking back!
Fortunately, those people were talking to each other, so they walked slowly.
Roger quickly exited the magic conch and found a safe corner to hide.
Do all this.
His palms were slightly sweaty.
Weilan is definitely an opponent that should not be underestimated.
Although on the surface he is just an extraordinary wizard who is close to being "ascended".
But his foundation is too strong.
As far as Roger knows.
Weilan has five or six evil organizations like the Red Robe Wizard under his command.
He can make so many extraordinary wizards obey his orders.
This guy's true strength is hard to estimate.
It’s embarrassing to say.
Even though Roger in his previous life died ninety-nine times at his hands.
But he knew very well.
I have never figured out Weilan's background at all!
During the fight with Vilan.
He only felt endless pressure.
This old beast has an incredible number of specialties.
What's even more terrifying is.
Weilan's IQ is too high.
Every tactic Roger tried was seen through by the other side.
It was as if he could read Roger's mind.
It feels really bad to have your IQ crushed by the characters in the game.
Sometimes Roger really feels that he is not good enough.
But Weilan is too perverted!
But considering that other players also had a hard time, they finally managed to get through it.
He could only shake his head and sigh.
…
In this context.
It is no surprise that Vilan became Roger's "inner demon".
This life.
Roger vowed to kill Vilan himself.
The prerequisite is to let him develop to an appropriate time.
At this point in time...
It's still a little off.
To be on the safe side.
He was unwilling to even have any contact with the other party's projection.
What if Vilan has abilities similar to "Title Destroyer"?
For example.
He is obviously Weilan himself.
But he could change his own name, so that everyone who used insight skills would get the following information:
"Veland's Projection".
Although this possibility is not high.
There is a high probability that Weilan himself is still in Quinan.
But it’s still scary to think about.
It’s better to be more stable.
…
So.
Roger was squatting alone outside the magic conch door, looking miserable.
Even the sun jellyfish are gone.
After 1 hour.
Old Bard and several red-robed wizards appeared at the entrance of the conch.
Weilan's projection also came out.
They exchanged a few more words.
With everyone bowing humbly and watching.
Weilan's projection finally slowly dissipated.
See this scene.
Roger finally felt relieved.
It will be easy once we confirm that this thing is a projection!
This means that there is a 99% chance that Weilan’s real body is still in Quinan!
Watching old Bud's receding back.
Roger's mind was full of thoughts.
Gradually.
His eyes began to firm up:
"We can't let Vilan come to Mystra."
"At least not now!"
"It seems that the original plan is no longer feasible..."
Just think of this.
Roger took a reluctant look at the magic conch.
Then he quietly left the elite area.
…
20 minutes later.
Outside the Blood Drop Town.
Old Bud took out the latest model of "flying broom" from the storage device with a gloomy face.
But at this moment.
A strong hand clamped down on the end of the broom.
"you……"
Old Bard, sensing something was wrong, subconsciously wanted to cast a spell.
But the next second.
He actually restrained himself by force!
"How are you... President?"
Roger grabbed the broom and looked at Old Bud with a calm expression:
"Come to think of it, I am also the honorary president of the society."
"I think I have the right to ask you something, right?"
Old Bud smiled bitterly and nodded.
…
Half an hour later.
Floating Island No. 1.
In a secret private residence.
Send away the nervous little Bud.
Old Bud came over with two cups of chrysanthemum tea:
"Mr. Hachi."
"Your tea."
Roger nodded grimly:
"Let's get straight to the point."
"I want all the information about those red robe wizards."
"But first, you have to tell me how they showed up."
Old Bud sat down on the sofa, his face full of fatigue and helplessness.
After a moment.
He took a deep breath and said solemnly:
"Do you remember the 'Ether Eater Dragon'?"
Roger was a little surprised.
But he still nodded and said:
"I remember. It's a memorable monster from the Demonic Tide."
"Does it have anything to do with the red wizards?"
"Some."
Old Bud sighed:
"You may not know that the Ether-Eating Dragon is not a natural monster, but one that was artificially cultivated by the Ether Society!"
Roger had already guessed this.
He didn't speak.
Old Bud went on talking to himself.
From his mouth.
Roger gradually got a glimpse of the context behind this matter——
…
"Ether Eater" originated from an ancient project called "Project Jade Shattering".
This was the heyday of the Ether Society.
And in the process of their exploration of the universe.
The Etheric Society came into contact with magical forces from other planets.
These forces all showed undisguised malice towards them.
This made them start to worry.
These alien organizations may try to get their hands on Mystra in the future.
In front of the alien organization.
The Ether Society is not competitive at all.
In order to ensure that you have the minimum negotiating cards in this situation.
The Ether Society launched the "Project Jade Destruction".
Just as the name suggests.
The principle of this project is "better to die with honor than to live in disgrace".
Therefore, the research content is all about the public enemies of mages such as "Ether-eating Dragons" and "Mage-devouring Orcs".
Its significance lies in strategic deterrence.
Unfortunately.
Most of the project was lost to history.
Only the "Ether-Eating Dragon" remains today.
It became a trump card known only to successive presidents of the Truth Society.
According to the internal records of the Truth Society.
This trump card has helped the Gem City scare off potential alien visitors several times.
The most recent one was twenty years ago.
At that time.
The Red Robe Mage Organization from Quinan has built a two-way planetary portal.
They are ready to invade Mystra in a massive way.
However, the then-President Milon threatened with the "Ether-Eating Dragon".
Eventually, the red-robed wizard was scared off briefly.
Then Miron successfully destroyed the planet portal, leaving only some indestructible traces.
But there was a little surprise in the process -
Old Thomas, the vice president who had long been dissatisfied with Milron, took the opportunity to steal a batch of ether-eating dragons.
He wanted to use this to force Milon to resign.
There was a violent conflict between the two sides at that time.
Although the two eventually "reconciled".
But after that incident.
Milon developed a strong sense of crisis.
He thought about the next time.
The "Ether-Eating Dragon" alone may not be able to intimidate those red-robed wizards.
So he began to frantically search for information related to the "Suicide Plan".
But the process is very difficult.
Under the secret slander of old Thomas.
Milon's behavior was questioned by most people.
The latter's thoughts began to become radical.
final.
He set his sights on the "Martial Artist".
Demonic martial artist.
It is a deformed product born in this context.
…
More than ten years later.
The conflict between old Thomas and Milron became increasingly intense, almost to the point where there was no room for two tigers in one mountain.
Just half a year before the last demonic tide came.
I heard that Milon's research on demon martial artists is about to succeed.
Old Thomas took a gamble and released the Ether-Eating Dragon, which triggered a series of subsequent events.
But no one expected this.
Things ended very abruptly with a slap from the master of music style that transcended time and space.
But the seeds of disaster were thus planted.
In the "Elemental Supremacy" sect founded by Thomas the Elder.
There is a remnant named "Thompson".
Thompson is a big fan of Thomas Sr.
He insisted.
Only mages are worthy to rule Mystra.
Roger's slap drove him crazy.
He held the idea that "I would rather be ruled by alien wizards than let local martial artists gain the upper hand."
Thompson went through great pains to find the remains of the planetary portal!
And he hooked up with Weiland through the means left by old Thomas.
This time.
Thompson is the guide.
It was also confirmed that the effect of the "Ether Eater Dragon" was not as terrible as imagined.
The red-robed wizards naturally packed up their belongings happily.
Planet portal.
Reopened for this reason!
…
“That’s where the term ‘planet portal’ comes in.”
Old Bud was filled with indignation:
"We are now completely powerless to stop Quinan's invasion."
"The Red Robe Wizard is a true lunatic. Any existence that goes against their will will be eradicated."
"Tonight, when I was negotiating with the Mage Lord—
That bastard actually asked me to send all the women and children in Gem City to Quinan!
As for the men.
He is prepared to leave no one behind..."
Speaking of this.
He closed his eyes in some pain:
"There are more than 60 extraordinary enemies..."
"There's really nothing I can do."
Roger was silent for a moment, then spoke calmly:
"I see."
"Go on."
"Tell me everything you know."
…
More than two hours passed.
Roger secretly left Floating Island No. 1.
This can be determined through divination.
What old Bud said was true.
The red-robed wizard came with ill intentions.
If no one stops them, this place will soon become their colony.
One month later.
The planet portal is about to open again.
By then, it won’t be these 1,000 or so red-robed people who will come.
But it’s the conqueror army under Vilan!
“What a hassle…”
"I wanted to grow well."
"Now I can only free up my hands and kill all these guys who are trying to affect my development!"
After a sigh.
Roger opened the data panel reluctantly.
Operated quickly.
…
"Your level has been raised to Lv44."
…
"You have acquired a new skill: Advanced Riding"
…
"Your level has been raised to Lv45"
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"You have acquired a new feat: Telepathy"
…
"Your Qigong Master level has been raised to Lv5"
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"Your amount of Chi has been slightly increased."
…
A large amount of data flashed by.
final.
Two bold lines appear.
…
"Your total level has reached Lv50 (Hidden Level 45 + Extraordinary highest level Lv5)"
"Do you want to start the extraordinary advanced task?"
…
After confirmation.
The third extraordinary advancement mission has begun.
To be honest.
If the first time is exciting.
The second time is anticipation.
The third time.
It feels a bit like a routine.
Look at the freshly released advanced tasks.
Roger just had an expression that said 'as expected'.
…
"Extraordinary Advanced Mission (Elite Level)"
"Brief summary: Destroy 'Blood Drop Town' and its affiliated forces, and eliminate at least half of the members of the 'Nine-seat Council'"
"Reward: Advanced Class/1 additional free attribute point"
…
"Extraordinary Advanced Mission (Destiny Level)"
"Brief summary: Destroy 'Blood Drop Town' and its affiliated forces, and eliminate all members of the 'Nine-seat Council';
Prevent the Conqueror from landing;
Kill Vilan's projection (optional);
Kill Velan's pet (optional)
…」
"Rewards: Advanced career/Extra 2 free attribute points/Multiple career experience penalty halved/Optional task reward"
…
The reason why 'it is so'.
It was because the previous two advancements had allowed Roger to find a way—
When the system releases a task.
It is largely based on the "proximity principle" and the "potential chivalry principle".
The former is not difficult to understand.
The latter is related to the characteristics of chivalry value.
Roger has summarized the following main channels for obtaining chivalry points:
…
"1. Kill the monsters that are causing trouble. For example, the two-headed dragon."
…
「2. Campaign Mode」
…
「3. Advanced tasks」
…
Among them, the advanced tasks are quite special.
Take the bandits of the Red Sleeves Brotherhood, for example.
In non-task state.
There is no chivalry value in Roger killing them .
But watch what they do.
It is not difficult to infer that they are "potential" targets for obtaining chivalry points.
So once the task is started.
This group of people can provide Roger with chivalry points.
This is a relatively strange mechanism.
But it helped Roger to reversely infer the content of the advanced task -
The actions of the Red Robe Wizard are naturally potential targets for obtaining chivalry points.
Plus the principle of proximity.
It was natural for this group of bald guys to become Roger's target.
His idea is actually very simple.
Since the red robes may affect their own development.
Then just turn them all into your development objects.
It’s a pity that there are not enough milestone points.
Otherwise, he will come up with a "malicious targeting ticket"!
Nowadays.
Roger, who has spent a lot of experience, has only one wish.
"Red robe brothers..."
“Please!”
"You must give me the physical fragments..."
"Um……"
"The agility is OK..."
…
Two hours later.
After reorganizing his troops, Roger led the horned demons away from the Gem City.
They hurried towards the red soil wasteland.
In the primeval forest bordering the red soil wasteland.
Some members of the Red Robe Organization are stationed there.
According to old Bud.
They may have found clues to the "Golden Room" there.
Roger planned to start from there.
…
Along the way.
Roger looked up his new skills carefully.
…
"Advanced Riding:
Contains content such as 'Riding', 'Advanced Riding' and 'Horse Combat'.
You have extremely ;
Special.
In the state of having horses.
Your first attack will gain an additional 2 layers of 'Charge'."
…
"6th level of power!"
"8.5 times the power!"
"Doesn't this mean I'm invincible?"
Roger was overwhelmed with emotion.
He wished there was a wild horse on the roadside so he could catch it and do something with it.
It’s a pity that it has reached the edge of the red soil wasteland.
He never met a horse.
The trees ahead began to grow denser.
Bald heads appear one by one.
Appeared in Roger's field of vision.
He held his breath.
I touched it alone.
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