In this chaotic world, it all started when they found an elf girl.

Chapter 223 Return to Orario

Chapter 223 Return to Orario

His older sister, Tione, was resting inside the tent, while his younger sister, Tiona, was kissing him outside. Their relationship was ambiguous, and a strange sense of excitement stirred within Roy, causing him to shudder.

Roy quickly banished this dangerous thought from his mind. The two Amazonian sisters were only thirteen years old; the death penalty was the starting point, with no upper limit!

Welf was tied to a large tree with a rope.

Although it would be almost impossible for LV.1 Welf to escape under the watch of two LV.3 guards, it would be better to tie him up for the sake of convenience. They were there to arrest him to fulfill their duty, not to politely invite Welf back.

Welf accepted his loss and went back with Roy, but he was also planning to escape again later.

Roy ate breakfast, the warm borscht sliding down his throat, and then took a bite of bread. He thought that having this kind of food while camping in the wild was pretty good; the constant energy kept him feeling energized. He casually remarked, "Is it really that annoying? After all, it's the family that raised you."

Welf scoffed, "I cut ties with them a long time ago. What that family wants is the Demon Sword."

"You can't sever family ties just because you want to. The goddess Phoebus was sent back to heaven because of you, you know that?" Roy said calmly.

"What did you say?"

Welf's eyes widened suddenly.

Phoebus was the first god to bestow favor upon him, discovering his "Demon Sword Bloodline" skills, and it was also the other god who helped him escape the Kingdom of Lachia.

Now, hearing that the goddess Phoebus had been sent back to heaven because of him, Welf felt very conflicted.

For an immortal god, being sent back to the heavens is more terrifying than death; he will never be able to descend to the mortal realm again, and he will never see that goddess again.

Welf suddenly became very depressed.

Seeing Welf's taciturn demeanor, Roy said nothing more. The fate of the goddess Phoebus reflects the rules of the game in the Kingdom of Lachia.

In that kingdom that reveres force, anything without value will be discarded like a stinky rag.

The Clozo family, having lost the ability to create the "Demon Sword," fell to rock bottom. Had it not been for a sliver of hope that the kingdom's higher-ups still held for them, they would have been abandoned long ago.

Previously, relying on the merits of the Krozo Demon Sword, this family not only offended elves and fairies, but also many people in the kingdom disliked them. After all, the cake called "power" is only so big, and if you take a bigger bite, it means that others will take a smaller bite.

Many people are waiting to kick a man when he's down.

Welf was the family's last hope.

After Roy finished breakfast, he woke up Tiony and Tiona and helped them pack up the tents and other supplies.

With Welf present, Roy didn't use the Flying Hoof Thunder Ox and the Divine Wheel, partly to ensure the timing would match up when he was investigated later.

The group hurried back to the village on the fourth day, where they were treated like heroes by the villagers.

Upon hearing that Welf Crozzo had been acquired, Marius led a large group of knights to the scene at lightning speed.

The kingdom was overjoyed when they saw Welf; the powerful weapon, the Demon Sword of Clozar, had finally returned to the kingdom's embrace!

To be considerate of Welf's feelings, Marius specially called over Welf's father and grandfather.

Family elders and extended family members surrounded Welf, offering earnest advice and kind words, but every word revealed their greed, wanting him to forge the magic sword.

Even Roy shook his head at the sight; it was nothing compared to what young people in his previous life had experienced when they returned to their village for the New Year!

Marius was outwardly very polite to Welf, but in reality, he sent many people to monitor him, including a level 4 Royal Knight Commander.

If Welf escapes again this time, they might as well commit mass suicide.

Anyway, Roy has delivered on his promise.

In the room where they were alone, Marius placed two parchment scrolls in front of Roy.

The former is the official letter from the kingdom that made this village an autonomous region. After discussing with the old village chief Simon, Marius demarcated this area and did not allow even one square meter more. Since tax exemption and exemption from labor service were inevitable, Marius at least had to limit the scale.

Roy skimmed through the letter, concluding that Marius was sincere, mainly because he was worried that outsiders would take advantage of the village's tax exemption policy.

Actually, it's a good thing. Not too many demons and monsters will flood into the village at once and disturb the villagers' lives. His main purpose is to exempt them from forced labor, so that the village's able-bodied men will no longer have to go to the battlefield as cannon fodder.

The second parchment scroll is the Blood Pact of God!

Once the goddess Astraea writes her name in her own blood, Ares will officially become her subordinate god, though more in name than in substance, unlike the principal god and his followers who exert real control over each other.

But with this divine blood pact, Roy could openly storm into the capital at any time and cut off the heads of Ares and Marius.

This is an insurance policy.

If anything happens to this village in the future, Marius will have to worry about losing his life.

Of course, this is a lose-lose situation.

If Roy does that, Marius's remnants will eventually destroy the village and kill all the villagers.

"It's a pleasure working with you!"

Roy and Marius shook hands, a result that was somewhat satisfactory.

Marius's eyes still held a hint of complexity and regret. He genuinely wanted Roy to come and become regent. With this brilliant young man's assistance, conquering this continent in his lifetime would not be a problem!

Unfortunately, he discovered it too late. Without timely help, who would be willing to risk everything for him?

Marius led the kingdom's knights and Welf away, leaving a trail of dust behind them. The villagers were moved to tears; they would never again have to send their loved ones to the battlefield. A tear glistened in the old village chief Simon's cloudy eyes. Only those who have experienced suffering can truly understand how precious all of this is.

In this chaotic world, let alone them, even Roy wouldn't dare to have the idea of ​​"universal harmony." It would be good enough if they could protect themselves and the people around them.

Tione watched the departing kingdom army, a hint of curiosity on her small face. "Captain, I've always been curious, why is it that only Welf is an exception when no one else in that family can forge a magic sword?"

"That's a bit complicated, I'll tell you when I have the chance," Roy said, shaking his head.

Welf's past life was most likely that of the ancestor of the Crozo family who saved the fairy.

Although memories are erased by the gods in the celestial realm, Roy is reluctant to believe that nothing is left behind. After all, those are gods, beings who might even commit suicide in the utterly boring celestial realm.

A hero is still a hero.

This era is destined to produce heroes. Bell, Finn, Lily, including Tione and Tiona, were all renowned heroes in their past lives.

You think they're living the story of an underdog's rise to success? No, they're living the story of a powerful being reincarnated!

Only someone as overpowered as him can keep these heroes in check; everyone else's heads would get smashed!

Roy's lips curled into a cold smile. The matter back home was finally resolved, and it was time to go back and cause trouble. Otherwise, all the grand gestures he made to create an alibi would be a waste.

After another round of partying and playing around.

The village quieted down, and everyone drifted off to sleep.

Roy slipped out of the village silently, summoned the Flying Hoof Thunder Bull and the Divine Wheel, and flew towards Orario at lightning speed, with howling winds all around.

Just an hour later, the city skyline and the towering Tower of Babel came into view.

The Thunder Bull and the Divine Wheel arrived in the southeastern part of Orario. Roy patted the Thunder Bull on the back, signaling it to descend.

The latter let out a low growl, landed on the ground, and carried Roy to the base of the massive wall.

Roy put on the phantom mask, his body distorted by the mask's effect, and he darted out rapidly.

Time is tight and tasks are heavy.

Roy knew that this was a race against time, so he grabbed the gaps in the wall with both hands and climbed up like a dragon, quickly reaching the top of Orario's city wall.

Before level 4 adventurers, the towering city walls meticulously crafted by the artisans are rendered utterly useless.

Roy recalled a strange idea: a clever thief can pick locks, a vicious thug can break down doors, so what is the front door of a house meant to keep out of?

The answer is a good person.

Roy is clearly not a good person.

There were hardly any guards on the walls of Orario. Guilds without military force would not send out staff, and the Ganesha clan certainly didn't have that many people.

At most, a few sentries would be stationed in different locations to prevent sneak attacks from the dark faction or the kingdom's army. If a real battle broke out, it would depend on the various clans within the city.

Roy leaped off the city wall and, like a ghost, entered the dark alleyway, moving swiftly towards the Ishtar Familia's encampment.

No map is needed; at night, the liveliest place in the city is the territory of the Ishtar Familia.

Compared to the tranquility of other areas of Orario under the night sky, that area was brightly lit and incredibly lively. Under the charming red and yellow magic stone lights, everyone was releasing their most primal desires.

Happy Street!

It is a well-known entity in Orario, a semi-independent kingdom controlled by the Ishtar Familia.

Following the sparsely populated path, Roy moved forward like an ethereal ghost, avoiding many eyes and ears, until he arrived at the edge of the core area of ​​the Ishtar Familia.

It's not impossible to go further. The Ishtar Familia runs a brothel business, and outsiders can enter their territory as long as they are willing to pay. Among the many Familias, they are in a class of their own.

However, he wears a phantom mask, which easily attracts attention. You should know that this identity was previously a LV.7 "Berserker", the strongest adventurer who beat up Ota.

However, Roy had another trick up his sleeve.

Roy grinned maliciously, pulled up the system panel, and used the "Puppet Summoning Card." The phantoms of the powerful figures and monsters he had fought before appeared one after another.

The Ishtar Familia had no grudge against him, but possessing such a treasure was a crime, since he was colluding with the dark faction and had the "Eye of Daedalus" in his possession.

Roy isn't some saintly figure like Bell. To achieve his goals, he'll stop at nothing. He's determined to get the Eye of Daedalus from Ishtar, and even Jesus can't stop him!

[Puppet Summoning Card used. Monster Amphispina confirmed. One more use remaining!]