Athena knew the importance of the âgrand masterâs inheritanceâ so she no longer disputed with Roman and went to Gade.
âMy friend, if Iâm not mistaken, Athena and you... are âvery good friends.â Roman grinned and gave Chen Rui a thumbs up. âI take back what I just said. The matter between men and women, perhaps Athena has some understanding already... Both of you still have âimportant thingsâ to do later? Donât forget the magical power of the infatuation ring. I believe you will thank me then.â
Looking at Romanâs flirtatious smile, Chen Rui was speechless. Yet, Chen Rui heard Romanâs intentions from his tone and said curiously, âYouâre leaving?â
âYes. Since my name, Roman is exposed, those who are looking for trouble will come here soon. If I donât hurry, I wonât get away.â
Although he said so, Chen Rui could tell that Roman was afraid of involving Athena. This guy, although he is lustful and glib, heâs quite a nice person actually.
âNot telling her?â Chen Rui turned around and looked at the mining officeâs stone house, âArenât you afraid that Athena blame you for not saying goodbye?â
âThatâs why the task of bidding farewell for me will be handed over to you. You canât just take advantage of me without doing anything right?â Roman shrugged and took another sip of alcohol, âIf Athena asked where Iâm going, tell her Iâll be wandering around for a while. About 3 months later, Iâll go to Silent Night Wetland.â Silent Night Wetland! Chen Ruiâs heart was moved, but Roman had already left.
âBy the way.â Romanâs footsteps suddenly paused, âIf you can, help me pass a message to someone. Tell him that his blade is good but not enough.â
âI look forward to the day when the sharpness of the blade is qualified for me to face directly with my left eye.â Left eye? Why is it just the left eye? There must be something with the left eye! This might be the reason why Roman can detect my identity. Chen Rui frowned. The Demon Realm was big and wondrous. The Super System wasnât omnipotent. However, for now, it wasnât necessary to be hostile toward this guy like before. Perhaps he might be a good friend or a good rival.
After thinking, Chen Rui smiled and answered tactfully, âOf course... if I know this person. Roman smirked and smiled genuinely. He didnât turn around, waved, wobbled forward while holding his alcohol. Not long after, he disappeared from Chen Ruiâs sight soon.
âThat guy is gone?â Soon, Athena appeared next to Chen Rui. She wasnât stupid; she knew that Roman would definitely leave. She avoided him by making use of Chen Ruiâs words lest this guy was embarrassed. After all, he was her true friend.
Chen Rui nodded and said, âYes, he asked me to say goodbye to you. He said that after 3 months, heâll go to the Silent Night Wetland. âSilent Night Wetland?â Athenaâs eyes lit up, âLooks like this guy hasnât forgotten about Delia. Every 5 years, Delia will go to the Silent Night Wetland. She seems to be looking for a very important treasure.â Silent Night Wetland? Treasure?
Chen Rui thought of something when he first heard Roman talking about Silent Night Wetland. Now, after listening to Athena, his heart was shocked: Could it be really related to Paglioâs treasure?
Athena told Chen Rui her meeting with Roman. It was before she came to Dark Moon. She was still in the Warlock Fortress that was guarded by her father, George. Warlock Fortress was a defensive stronghold at the border between the Fallen Angel Empire and the Bloody Empire. It had a long history. It was built with sturdy walls and siege towers; it was equivalent to a gigantic fort. It also had various defensive magic. Thus, it was known as the strongest defensive line in the Fallen Angel Empire.
Athena, who grew up in the fortress was like the Warlockâs little princess. She mixed around with the armies since young, so she developed a forthright personality. In a nearby town, Dark Cloud, Athena happened to rescue a pair of seriously injured man and woman, which were Delia and Roman. They claimed to be the explorers who came back from the Silent Night Wetlands. Delia was beautiful and generous while Roman witty and intelligent, also a little lustful. Athena was only 16 years old at that time; she got along with those two very well. During the period of recovery, they became good friends.
Soon, the assassins who chased the two came to the Dark Cloud Town. Although Delia and Roman were strong, they hadnât recovered from their heavy injuries. Thanks to Athena asking her brother in the Warlock Fortress, Tawana for help in time and killed the assassin.
Only then Athena knew that Deliaâs brother, Broc was one of the three generals of the Shadow Empire. For the sake of profit, regardless of her opposition, he forced her to marry an old guy who was a few hundred years older than her. She escaped with the help of Roman, then she was chased by the assassins sent by Broc all the way.
Athenaâs father, George Wells, was the first general of the Fallen Angel Empire. His strength was strong and his reputation was far-reaching. Broc knew that he couldnât use drastic measures, so he changed his strategy and pressured General George through diplomacy by using the Dark Shadow Empire. Since the Lord of Midnight Sun of the Fallen Angel Empire was long dead, Prince Obsidian who was far less powerful than the two great emperors, Raizen and Catherine, could only rely on his clever political tactic to barely sign a peace agreement. General George knew that the situation between the three empires, so he had to make Athena stop intervening.
As Athena was about to secretly help her two friends to escape, she never expected Roman to suddenly leave without a word. Delia felt very sad. Finally, due to pressure, she had to follow the messenger who came to the fortress and returned to the Dark Shadow Empire. Before she left, she gave Athena an ice crystal and promised to repay Athena in the future.
Due to that, Athena who had always been strong, burst into tears. Soon, she agreed to her fatherâs request and came to the Dark Moon Estate.
The exploration at the Silent Night Wetland wasnât an excuse. Deliaâs family had a lost secret treasure; it was very important for her. Delia was very talented, and she had a special sense of this secret treasure. After many years of searching, she finally found a clue of this treasure in the Silent Night Wetland. However, there were countless powerful traps around the treasure. She always returned with serious injuries every time. Gradually, Delia also figured out some patterns. Every 3 years, the traps around the treasure would be weakened for a few days, which was the best time to explore. 3 years ago, Delia and Roman were chased by a powerhouse sent by Broc. They took the risk and went to the Silent Night Wetland to hunt for treasure, wanting to resist Broc with the secret treasure. They were heavily injured once again. So, after 3 years, sheâd definitely go there again.
When the conversation reached here, Chen Rui was almost certain that Deliaâs family was one of the victims that the poison dragon plundered everywhere back in the years. That lost secret treasure should be part of Paglioâs hidden treasure. It seemed that after Aruxâs matter was over, he needed to consider going to the Silent Night Wetland.
Chen Rui whispered to Athena, âIâve already told Gade about us leaving. Weâll depart together now, then, weâll split up halfway. Kegu and you shall wait for me at the green leaf forest. Itâs the usual place that we passed by last time. Also, help me prepare food and water for 3-day portions. Menga and I will go to the place designated by the grand master. Athena asked with worries, âYouâre going alone?â
âI can only go alone, but just in case, Iâm bringing Dodo along.â Although Romanâs problem was solved, Chen Rui still made Athena leave this place, so he wouldnât have to hold back.
He knew that Athena was still worried about Gade and the miners, so he said, âYou also saw it today that Culia was obviously coming after me, and you also had a big fight with Culia. If we stay here, itâll only involve them. Even if you can beat Culia, but what about Vice Deputy Barnacle? There is also the leader? Therefore, leaving here is actually good for both parties.â
Athena thought about it and thought it was reasonable. Before both of them came to the mines, the miners were suffering, but they were not in immediate danger at once. After the two came, the bandits immediately came to them.
âLetâs go now then...â Athena took two steps and suddenly turned around, âIf after 3 years... what would you do if youâre Roman?â
The random questioned made Chen Rui stunned. After some time, he finally regained consciousness. He thought about it and answered, âI can see that Roman isnât a coward. He must have his own reason to leave Delia 3 years ago. However, everyoneâs way of handling things is different. If it were me... I would rather die with my beloved woman.â
âOh...â When Athena replied with a poker face and turned away, her slightly blushing cheeks suddenly showed a happy expression. She walked toward the wyvern quickly.
Behind her, Chen Rui was shaking his head secretly: This girlâs mind seems to have more and more thoughts...
Chen Rui greeted Gade. Under the eyes of the miners, he rode the wyvern and left Mountain Lugang with Athena. After flying not far away, the two split up. Athena headed to the green leaf forest while Chen Rui obviously wasnât going to the so-called grand master designated place but Mountain Xilang.
Culia was just defeated by Athena and Roman. Now, it was the best time to kill him while he was weak. Chen Ruiâs purpose for this trip was not only to kill Culia but also to learn more information from him. Otherwise, he wouldâve let Roman kill Culia.
After the first two experiences, Chen Rui was more familiar with the way to Mountain Xilang. After a while, he had already sneaked into the mountain foot area.
As wyvernâs speed was fast, now the defeated Culia and his men hadnât returned yet. There were only a dozen bandits staying in the base. Chen Rui spontaneously changed the plan. He targeted a dark elf bandit that was left alone. He grabbed the bandit and interrogated. Surely, the subordinates had limited information. Chen Rui knew that these peopleâs hands were full of the blood of the miners and caravans. Therefore, he had no mercy and killed this guy immediately. Then, he eliminated the remaining bandits as quickly as possible.
Right when Culiaâs group arrived Mountain Xilangâs foot, they stopped at a distance, looking fearful.
A dragon with a body of skeleton actually appeared in the residential area at the mountain foot. The hideous look was even clearer under the bright daylight. âItâs spirit dragonâ!
This scary spirit dragon actually appeared at this time. Besides, it actually came from the main pit to the mountain foot!
The gates of the residential area and the nearby stone houses had been destroyed. The bandits that were supposed to guard were not around. They were most probably eaten by the scary spirit dragon!
At that moment, Culiaâs heart was extremely depressed. The spirit dragon looked as terrifying as the rumor, but it unfortunately appeared at such a critical moment. He couldnât rival even if he wasnât injured. Whatâs more, he was seriously injured now?
It seems that this time coming back from Town Leia to Mountain Xilang is truly unlucky!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The spirit dragon saw the bandits. It made a low pitch roar and slowly approached.
The bandits were scared witless. At that moment, a dark-elf-looking bandit rushed to Culia and shouted, âYou guys stop the spirit dragon. Iâll protect Sir Culia and leave first!â
As he said, he picked up Culia and started running. The speed advantage of a dark elf was fully manifested; they disappeared instantly. How would the bandits dare to âstopâ the spirit dragon? They had all escaped.
This kid is quite smart; he must have a bright future. Culia was carried by the dark elf and rushed all the way. He was secretly praising, but he didnât realize that the dark elf was smiling strangely.