Otherworld Advance Team-Chapter 74 - 70 A Small Test

74: Chapter 70: A Small Test

74 -70: A Small Test

“Are you sure you’re okay?” Luo’er couldn’t help but ask.

He looked Kali up and down, realizing that even he could easily overpower her.

“Look look, this is my weapon.” Kali cheerfully handed the short sword from her back to Luo’er, showing she didn’t have any guard against him.

Luo’er drew the short sword; it was an iron sword with a blade mixed with steel to ensure its sharpness.

It was clear this was a cheap weapon, Although Luo’er didn’t know how to assess the quality of a weapon, compared to Cheng Ziang’s long knife, it seemed worlds apart.

To put things into perspective, Cheng Ziang’s long knife was specially commissioned from a renowned national swordsmith by the Northern Heavy Industries.

It was a fusion of precious alloys, with defense runes enhancing the sturdiness of the blade, and the active sharpness rune at the edge of the blade which, when the Activation Rune was activated, maximized the cleaving power of the blade.

According to the Magic Research Center’s idea, they would actually prefer to engrave the Anti-Magic Glyph at the blade edge, but such a glyph had been lost hundreds of years ago.

Its existence is only recorded in some historical books.

Luo’er sheathed the short sword and handed it back to Kali, questioning her, “You subsist on these things as an adventurer?”

“Of course, these are already quite good.

Some adventurers are without weapons.” Kali took the short sword and hugged it, speaking matter-of-factly.

“Why not buy a single-shot weapon from the Otherworld?” Luo’er was referring to the bolt-action rifle.

“I can’t use it!” Kali blinked her eyes, speaking truthfully.

“Um…” Luo’er was rendered speechless, feeling he shouldn’t have asked that question.

Although bolt-action weapons were available for purchase by anyone, whether one could operate it is another matter.

After all, in the feudal society of the Otherworld, illiteracy was widespread.

Just knowing how to write one’s own name was already considered being a scholar.

While wandering the tavern streets, Luo’er heard these adventurers chatting and laughing.

They mentioned some adventurers hiding behind cover, lifting the gun over their heads to shoot.

As for whether they hit anything, it was entirely based on belief.

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“What’s your name?” Kali asked, her eyes also scanning the two girls next to him.

“I…” Luo’er hesitated for a moment, then turned his head to look at Tangmo and Baiyue.

“My name is Luo’er.

One of them is called Moumou, the other is Yue!”

“Luo’er, Moumou…

Yue…” Kali read these three names, frowning, “What strange names.

Are you Southerners?”

“Yes!” Luo’er nodded promptly.

“Oh oh, you are people from the Ancient States!” Kali nodded her head in realization.

The Ancient States she referred to was located in the southernmost part of the continent.

It was a polis union with a different religious belief than the Church of Light, and therefore was referred to as a heretical country by the Church Court.

In history, the Church of Light had organized holy armies several times, attacking the Ancient States in the name of holy wars.

But each time, they were beaten back, making the two parties sworn enemies.

The Ancient States advocated openness and inclusivity.

There were many mixed races within its borders.

Owing to its adjacency with the countries of two major elf races—the Wood Elf and Night Elves—those elves who were expelled lived there with their children.

This made the Ancient States the most desired place for elves with mixed blood from various Northern countries.

They worked hard to earn money, just to afford the travel expenses to the Ancient States.

“Thank you for giving me the position I hold today!” Kali lowered her head to express her gratitude to Luo’er.

“No need to thank me.

You helped me, so I helped you.” Luo’er smiled and said.

“Did you really help her because she helped you?” Tangmo sat beside him and asked gloomily.

“Of course, why else?” Luo’er blinked, looking at her cluelessly.

Tangmo didn’t continue, she turned her head and sulked quietly.

Luo’er could tell that Kali probably didn’t have ulterior motives.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t trust him so much, especially since, according to her, he was a heretic from the South.

If the Church’s Inquisition discovered this, they would arrest everyone without asking questions.

It was because of this that Luo’er felt worried about Kali’s future adventuring career.

After all, it wasn’t an easy job—the higher the gain, the greater the risk.

Kali’s personality was a fatal weakness in such an environment.

Just as Luo’er was considering gifting their captured Enfield Rifle to Kali, a commotion suddenly started in the inn.

The adventurers began packing up and leaving, leaving the group baffled.

“What happened?” Luo’er approached the innkeeper to ask.

“There was a thief in Lord Gannett’s castle.

The guards are searching the whole city now.

You guys can just hide in your rooms, no need to leave!” The innkeeper suggested.

“Thief!”

The first person Luo’er thought of was Cheng Ziang.

He clenched his teeth, preparing to rush out and find them.

Then, he heard the door being violently swung open, and Hu Daoke and Cheng Ziang rushed in, panting.

Upon seeing Luo’er, Hu Daoke quickly said, “Luo’er, the situation is bad.

We need to leave, quickly!”

“Did you find any clues?” Luo’er went up and asked.

“Yes!” Cheng Ziang nodded, then said, “Let’s talk more outside!”

So, the group quickly packed up their things and hurriedly left the inn without even asking for their deposit.

Kali didn’t know what was happening, but out of trust for Luo’er, she inexplicably sheathed her short sword and followed the group.

“Who is she?” Hu Daoke turned his head and asked anxiously.

“It’s okay, just let her follow.” Luo’er waved his hand casually.

The group evaded the guards’ search and slipped out of the town.

Due to the absence of city walls, they easily made their escape.

The five hurriedly traveled through the forest, hoping to get as far away from Count Ganet’s castle as possible.

When the moon reached the latter part of the night, the group finally halted for a break.

It was then that Luo’er was amazed to discover that Kali was still following them, but as soon as they stopped, she couldn’t restrain herself and fainted to the ground.

“Luo’er!” Tangmo looked at him.

“Go check on her!” Luo’er waved his hand and said.

“Okay.” With Luo’er’s permission, Tangmo and Baiyue rushed to Kali’s side and helped her up.

Luo’er found a campsite and collected some firewood, then summoned a campfire using fire magic.

Faced with the hot firelight, he asked, “What’s the situation exactly?”

“Our speculation was correct,” Cheng Ziang said seriously, “Count Ganet’s arsenal stored a large number of Earth weapons, even field artillery.”

“He didn’t equip his army, but kept them in the arsenal?” Luo’er asked.

“Yes,” Cheng Ziang nodded, “I took a quick look, there are definitely less than 30,000 rifles in the arsenal, which means there are some other weapons hidden elsewhere.”

“Or he’s equipped other secret forces,” Luo’er speculated.

“It’s possible, but what is certain is that Count Ganet indeed owns a massive amount of Earth weapons, both in terms of sophistication and quantity, which surpass those of Holy Heart City,” Cheng Ziang responded, looking at Luo’er.

“What does Count Ganet want to do?

Is he trying to overthrow the current king?” Luo’er inquired, frowning.

“Unlikely.

Even if he overthrows the current king, he must be recognized by the Church Court, otherwise he would have no legitimacy,” Cheng Ziang replied.

“So, there’s a good chance he’s supported by the Church Court?” Luo’er asked.

“There is that possibility, but if the Church Court didn’t support him, then what is he doing with all those weapons, and where did he get the funds to buy them?” Cheng Ziang pondered, the situation was becoming increasingly confusing.

“We better find someone to test things out!” After a moment of silence, Cheng Ziang proposed.

“Test what?”

“Test whether the Church Court knows about Ganet’s weapons storage!” Cheng Ziang said.

“How?”

After a moment of thought, Cheng Ziang suggested, “Find someone to go tell the Church Court, that Count Ganet has been secretly hoarding a large amount of Earth weapons with rebellious intentions, and see what their response will be.”

“Find someone…” Luo’er paused, unwittingly shifting his gaze towards the unconscious Kali.

“Can that kid be trusted?” Noticing his gaze, Cheng Ziang also turned his head and asked, looking at Kali.

“Mmhmm, she’s quite straightforward,” Luo’er analyzed.

“Should we get her to do it?” Cheng Ziang asked.

“Shouldn’t be too dangerous, right?” Luo’er hesitated.

“We better do it quickly.

If the situation is as we suspect, that the Church Court doesn’t know about Ganet’s hoarded weapons, then before the Church Court sends people, Ganet is likely to move his weapons.

If the Church Court comes up empty-handed, then the kid might be at real risk.”

“Okay,” Luo’er nodded, “I’ll write a report letter for her, so she can hand it to the Church Court.”

Luo’er understood Kali’s character, therefore he was confident that he could persuade her to help with this.

It was clear that Kali had passed out from exhaustion, and she didn’t wake up until the following afternoon.

Seeing the desolate landscape around her, she asked in confusion, “Where are we?”

“You’re awake?” Seeing her wake up, Luo’er handed her a compressed ration.

“Lo, Luo’er…” Kali awkwardly called his name.

“Why did you run along with us last night?” Luo’er asked, watching her chow down on the food.

“Seeing you guys running away, I was scared!” Kali replied honestly.

“Aren’t you an adventurer?” Luo’er asked, rubbing his forehead.

“Can’t adventurers run?” Kali tilted her head and countered.

“What about your commission?” Luo’er asked.

“It’s already done.

I can report back,” Kali said.

Luo’er looked at her, couldn’t help but sigh, then continued, “I have a job here, are you in or not?

The reward is a gold coin!”

“What kind of job?” The moment Kali heard the word ‘reward’, her ears perked up.