Chapter 158: The First Intimate Encounter

Chapter 158: The First Intimate Encounter



The moment the black-haired elf thought about the dangers of the Dark Mother Tree seed, her expression changed, and she muttered to herself, "No, I have to retrieve the Dark Mother Tree seed."

"The only one who could have taken the seed just now was probably that young knight who used the Wizardry Scroll."

In her mind's eye, Rain Callan immediately appeared, the young knight with a two-handed greatsword in hand.

The next second, the black-haired elf transformed into an eagle once more and soared into the sky.

Soon, she caught up with Rain's group, who were just about to depart from the entrance of the Temple Garden.

Half an hour later.

"Captain, that eagle in the sky is a bit strange. It's been circling above us for several rounds now," said a Night Watchman, noticing the eagle above them and turning to address the Night Watch Captain, Mattio.

But this matter could wait for now; he still needed to keep a close eye on that young knight.

Last night, before she had a chance to ask any questions, the 'battle' between them suddenly erupted.

Judging by her appearance, no one would guess that Lagrelle was from the Wild Barbarian Tribe of the Imperial Rinfeng Tundra.

Therefore, Rain didn't stop her, but with reluctance in his heart, he asked if she could delay her departure for a few more days.

Just now, with the church personnel present, there were many things Hamilton couldn't conveniently bring up.

The black-haired elf was quite curious!

Ever since experiencing the power of magic in battle, Rain had been eagerly anticipating the emergence of every new magic.

"Father Rudolf, you've worked hard! These two fallen knights will surely receive recognition and compensation from the Empire."

After chewing on the ant, the lizard felt a burst of juice in its mouth, causing it pain.

"Then, the study of Spirit Text (Arcadian) can't be put on hold either. After all, many ancient books are recorded and written in Spirit Text by wizards or wizard apprentices."

That night, the squirrel outside Rain's bedroom window kept coming and going, but it never found the right opportunity to have a proper conversation with Rain about the 'world's safety.'

Only then could the souls of his brother and teammates return to the Hall of Heroes.

Recalling the exhilarating battle from the previous night, Rain couldn't help but smile.

She wasn't good at lying, so she genuinely didn't know how to respond to Rain's question.

"After all, the biggest problem I'm facing right now is the lack of various magic models."

After all, there were numerous creatures in the Night Song Forest, and if a squirrel's prying eyes drew attention, there would be even more gazes of caution and vigilance. Half a day later, the team returned to Flashgold Town, and Hamilton was already waiting at the entrance of the administrative hall to greet them.

"If it weren't for Father Rudolf taking the initiative to cast the high-grade divine spell 'Sword of Judgment' and severely wounding the Flesh Tree Spirit, I might not have been able to defeat it even if I used all my abilities."

"The testing crystal confirmed that I have the strongest affinity for fire energy particles. No, there's also the silver-colored energy particles that I still can't understand."

"It seems like his strength has improved again!"

A few birds flew by in the sky, but none of them were eagles, indicating that there were no eagles in the sky at this moment.

Merit points were a valuable thing, and Rain naturally wouldn't refuse them, even though he had already gained a lot from this incident.

After some friendly greetings, the church group led by Father Rudolf didn't stay in Flashgold Town. Instead, they gathered two carriages and hurried back to the county city that very night.

"It's unlikely. After all, I might not survive, and even if I do, I might not return or encounter Rain again."

In the courtyard, an ant was suddenly caught by a sticky tongue and swallowed by a lizard lying on the ground.

Both survivors were severely injured, and on the stretcher lay two fallen Temple Knights. And why was his deputy, Rain, not only unharmed but also full of energy after such a fierce battle?

The next morning, Rain woke up and turned to look at Lagrelle, who was still asleep beside him.

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She immediately recognized the girl before her as the barbarian girl who had returned from the Night Song Forest with the young human knight during the day.

In the end, as dawn broke, the lizard fled in a panic! It dared not stay in this cursed place any longer. No matter how many ants it killed, there were always more!

Rain single-handedly turned the tide, representing the Night Watch of Flashgold Town and himself, making a crucial contribution to this incident.

"I'm afraid not. I've stayed too long already. I need to return to my tribe as soon as possible," Lagrelle said, slightly lowering her head.

"Rain, the doors of the Goddess of Wind and Sea Church will always be open to you!"

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"I hope tomorrow's visit to her best friend's library will yield some results."

This time, the 'Heavy Hammer Armor-Breaking Technique' was successfully tested on the three Demon Knights!

"Rain, well done! I'll report this to the higher-ups in a couple of days, and you'll likely receive another hefty reward of merit points soon." Hamilton clicked his tongue in amazement.

"It's nothing, sir."

But it was clear that the eagle's absence had made him suspicious.

Could it be that the two were planning to discuss something confidential?

Perhaps the eagle was simply chasing prey, and the prey's location was near their team.

She didn't mention either of these things to Rain.

Just as the lizard was about to leave, it discovered that there were ants attacking its vulnerable lower body again.

"Hmm?" Mattio also looked up and observed for a moment, nodding. "Thanks, Rain."

So, was the midnight meeting specifically for this? Could they be discussing how to handle the Dark Mother Tree Seed?

Rain had already experienced the benefits of this approach.

Additionally, Lagra didn't want to tell Rain or anyone else about her return to the tribe for the life-and-death trial.

However, when he saw the Temple Knight squad behind, carrying several stretchers and obviously missing two members, Hamilton's smile instantly faded.

"Oh, and Rain, tell everyone that I'm heading back to the tundra."

After spending time together, Lagra realized that she had developed a strong liking for this big boy who had saved her twice!

"This is the best way to test the effectiveness of our post-battle review!"

With her dark vision, she could see everything clearly! The next moment, the squirrel she had transformed into displayed a very human-like expression, its eyes widening, its mouth agape, but its tiny hands covering its eyes.

He couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke Lagra's messy hair.

But instinctively, she felt that humans wouldn't be so understanding.

Additionally, Rain still hadn't figured out what had happened the night before.

Rain had impressed Hamilton in his previous battle with Adams, but this time, he had surpassed the man's expectations again!

"But will this hurt Anna?"

Was it because she was leaving? "When will you be back?" Rain asked, a little reluctantly.

"Leave?" Rain raised an eyebrow, surprised.

Since becoming Extraordinary, his desires in this regard had also grown stronger. So, when Lagra fired the first shot, Rain's passion was ignited, and the two naturally engaged in a fierce battle.

Hamilton stared at Rain's eyes, which suddenly seemed larger, clearly shocked.

"In the end, I relied on the Wizardry Scroll 'Frost Gale' and the beginner-level contact magic 'Scorching Touch' to defeat him. To be honest, this stage was much easier than the previous head-on battle with the greatsword."

So, the barbarian girl eventually gave up on taming and settled for resting on her stomach.

"I have to go, Rain."

She planned to participate in the life-and-death trial as soon as she returned to the tribe, but she wasn't sure if she would survive the trial's high mortality rate.

But perhaps because she was tired from the day's activities, the girl couldn't rest well all night, whether lying, kneeling, or sitting.

"After all, I currently have no other way to enhance my magic power. Only by strengthening my mental power can I simultaneously increase my magic power, and this is certain."

However, Rain believed that as long as he kept moving forward and breaking through, some things, some people, and some regrets would eventually be transformed and changed by his will!

As the sky gradually brightened, the black-haired elf, transformed into a squirrel, finally left with a deep sense of helplessness.

Under the cover of night, the lizard didn't realize that these were not ordinary ants, and so it mistakenly ate the venomous fire ants.

The second method was naturally for the safety of this world. She sacrificed her personal morality and quietly took the seed, which was probably considered 'stealing' or 'theft.'

The next moment, a squirrel jumped from the tree and landed on Rain's new roof. It quickly reached the window of Rain's second-floor bedroom and began observing through the window gap.

The black-haired elf was hesitant at this moment, unsure which method to choose to communicate with the young human knight.

So, she stopped and quietly observed from the side.

Rain was well aware that with his current strength, there were many things he couldn't change.

The barbarian girl, asleep in her dreams, exposed a large area of her fair, beautiful chest. Her golden hair naturally spread across the white pillow, and her petite nose and cherry lips gave her a more delicate appearance than most women in the empire.

This not only refreshed her understanding but also exhausted her physical power.

It seemed like he would have to make another trip to the County City's military supply station to exchange a new set of armor for emergencies.

Actually, just as Mattio looked up, the black-haired elf, transformed into an eagle, realized that her circling behavior had caught the attention of some members of the team below.

And the black-haired elf, transformed into a squirrel, followed Rain's team to Golden Town. A glint of surprise flashed in her bright eyes.

Inside the room, the curvy barbarian girl was attempting to tame a 'male wild horse' in a riding position, while the young human knight held her slender, gourd-shaped waist.

He recognized the familiar aura and knew it was Lagra.

Additionally, he couldn't afford to indulge in temporary pleasures.

Next, the ruins of the ancient heretical sect, the 'Mother Tree Sect', were found within the dilapidated temple hall, and there was even a powerful evil entity, the 'Flesh Tree Spirit', equivalent to a Temple Knight, in existence! This made Hamilton find it hard to imagine the intensity of the battle at that time.

Even the Night Watch team might have only been engaged in some surveillance duties, which would explain the minimal casualties.

"As for mastering multiple forms of wizardry?"

"Did you see Sister Lagra?" Mint curiously looked at the table with one less person and asked.

Ever since the battle with the Apostle of the Black Flame Church, Rain had decided to slowly cultivate his hammer skills and utilize the powerful armor-breaking and stunning damage of the heavy hammer to deal significant harm to heavily armored enemies.

After all, in her understanding, men should be exhausted and fall into a deep sleep.

The black-haired elf's beautiful eyes showed confusion.

"I don't know." Lagra shook her head again.

"Also, the importance of mental power is becoming increasingly evident."

In this state, Rain said that he had just woken up from a nap, but Hamilton would find it more reasonable! "Huh? Rain's aura..."

Firstly, two severely injured Temple Knights needed immediate treatment.

Even though she knew Rain had incredible stamina, she thought he would still follow this rule in this aspect!

A figure in sheer clothing with a curvy figure silently walked out.

"Also, it's the second battle with the Flesh Tree Spirit."

Rain's eyes flashed as he thought.

"Eagle?" Rain looked up in confusion.

"This time, we experienced two battles. In the first battle, facing the Demon Knight protected by heavy armor and black mist, my core skill 'Hammer Proficiency', Tokkar Hammer Technique, and Pig Head Hammer combined in a three-in-one strike, resulting in tremendous killing power."

This made the lizard furious! It swallowed the daring ant with its slimy tongue, killing it after it burst, but the next second, the lizard immediately spat it out.

A squirrel's surveillance would not attract anyone's attention, not even Rain's exceptional senses.

"Hmm, let's specialize in Fire Magic first. As for the others, let's slowly search for other magic models."

"It does seem a bit off. It's as if we're being tracked by an unknown force, or perhaps there's a falconer nearby?"

To be honest, there was a bit of a discrepancy between this and what Lagra had expected.

"Also, I will report your performance in this incident to the Bishop."

In an instant, Rain understood why Lagra had come to his room last night.

At this moment, it seemed that Rain's movements had awakened the sleeping Lagra. Her long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and her deep blue eyes opened, revealing themselves to Rain.

"Huh? It was there just now?" Mateo scratched his head, a little confused.

This also made it impossible for Lagra to carry out her original plan.

However, since the talisman had not triggered for some time, she needed to search carefully to locate it.

After a series of questions, Hamilton was surprised!

Thinking of this, the black-haired elf's eyes lit up.

As a result, Rain didn't stop until dawn!

Unexpectedly, it was a venomous fire ant!

It should be within the range of this town.

All night, the lizard was continuously attacked by venomous fire ants on its vulnerable spots, and it kept swallowing the venomous fire ants with its slimy tongue, killing them after they burst and then spitting them out.

But if she failed, it would mean that from birth to returning to the Hall of Heroes, she had never been with the boy she liked, which would be a pity.

Soon, Rain took out the three ancient Arcane tomes and placed them on his desk.

As Rain diligently studied Arcane, Lagra tossed and turned in the room next to him.

In fact, Rain had noticed Lagra's quiet entry into the room.

"Why don't I go to his room tonight?"

But the outcome surprised him!

"Looking at it this way, the importance of wizardry is beyond doubt. If I can master multiple forms of wizardry, then when facing enemies, I can target their weaknesses and reasonably use specific wizardry, which may produce unexpected effects."

"But this is normal, after all, according to Hamilton's words, the Flesh Tree Spirit is an evil entity on par with a Temple Knight."

Firstly, the number of Demon Knights had suddenly increased to three, and almost all of them possessed the strength of peak knights.

However, he was still wondering why Lagra didn't knock before entering. But the next second, he was stunned because a certain part of his body was entered by a... (omitted 1000 words).

Venomous fire ants have a self-protection mechanism; once attacked, their bodies secrete a transparent venom that causes paralysis and stinging damage to enemies.

The black-haired elf, in the form of a squirrel, nodded in agreement.

If she could successfully pass the trial, perhaps there would be a future.

After a fierce battle, due to the 'Wild Stallion's' incredible stamina, it was extremely difficult to tame!

Originally, in her plan, she would quietly come in the middle of the night, stay for a while, and then quietly leave.

He began to reflect on his performance in the Night Song Forest battle.

But thinking about the merit points, Rain thought of the customized Water Membrane Steel Knight Armor, which required two months to craft. It was too long, and his Chromium Iron Set was almost unusable after the battles with Adams and the Flesh Tree Spirit.

Hearing Rudolf's words, Rain must have played a crucial role in this mission.

The barbarian girl didn't knock but quietly opened the young knight's door, quickly entered, and then swiftly slipped into his room.

In the dead of night, as Lagra, the black-haired elf, was about to sneak into Rain's room on the second floor, she suddenly saw the door of the room next to Rain slowly opening through the window in the corridor.

But before Hamilton could ask further, Rudolf came over with a serious expression.

As expected, the answer was as Rain had anticipated.

He never expected that a seemingly straightforward Demon Knight incident would take such a twisted turn.

Watching Lagra's departing figure, Rain felt a sense of loss.

Especially the latter, she had never intended to share with Rain.

Rain suddenly remembered his previous agreement with Jenny and his eyes lit up.

For the study of these three ancient Arcane tomes, Rain's progress was already halfway through. Most of the Arcane language, Rain could already understand, but his pronunciation and fluency still needed improvement.

Previously, he thought that with such heavy casualties among the Church, they would have undoubtedly played the biggest role in this Mystic incident.

Additionally, she decided that once she returned to her tribe, she would apply to the tribal priest for the Life and Death Trial.

On the other hand, there was the issue of Rain himself.

After Rain briefly described the two combat situations, Hamilton finally understood why Rudolf valued Rain so highly! If it were him, he would have done the same.

From their interactions in the past, Rain felt that perhaps due to growing up in the harsh environment of the Wind Tundra, Lagra had a strong and resilient character, not one to be indecisive.

In his previous life, Da Vinci said, 'The eyes are the windows to the soul.' In fact, Rain had already understood the meaning in Lagra's eyes just now.

This matter was of great significance, and she had to complete it.

Otherwise, according to Rudolf's usually rigid character, it was unlikely that he would say such 'flattering words' to each other.

As soon as the team entered Shang Jin Town, a deputy sheriff informed him.

Seeing Rain and the Night Watch of Shang Jin Town returning safely, Hamilton's face immediately showed a relieved smile.

So, this left the black-haired elf unsure of which option to choose for a while. After dinner with Lagra, Anna, and her family, Rain returned to his room alone.

Lagra also looked at Rain before her, her mind filled with confusion.

"Also, this ancient sect 'Mother Tree Sect' that appeared this time, I've never heard of it. Including that pale golden sapling, I don't know its origin either. It seems that various ancient knowledge is also what I need to pay attention to next."

She had already decided that tomorrow morning, she would leave with her brother and the remnants (weapons) of the Temple Knights and return to the barbarian tribe in the northern Wind Tundra of the Empire.

But no one would complain about having more money, right?

Huh? Isn't this the general direction where I sensed the talisman before? Yeah, that's right!

As soon as Rudolf left, Rain was pulled into Hamilton's office by the curious Hamilton, who asked him in detail.

The first way was to find an opportunity to communicate with Lagra alone, tell her about the Dark Mother Tree Seed and its harm to this world, and then ask her to hand over the seed to him.

On the one hand, it was because Lagra's exquisite face and her curvaceous figure were too alluring.

"This is what we in Shang Jin Town should do." Hamilton was taken aback.

"Well, even including the pale silver energy particles, I only have a higher affinity for these two types of energy particles. Learning other types of Wizardry is twice the effort for half the result, and the power is not as strong as these two types."

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"Rain, I really have to go. If I wait any longer, Anna will wake up." Lagra stood up, revealing her voluptuous figure, and quickly put on her clothes.

Mateo's face turned solemn. After thinking for a moment, he squeezed his legs to urge the horse to speed up and reached Rain's side, who was talking with Lagra. He reported:

However, before leaving, Rudolf had a few more words with Rain.

"Deputy Sheriff Hamilton, this time, I also want to thank Deputy Rain for his great support. If not for him, we might have suffered even heavier losses." Rudolf glanced at Rain and said to Hamilton.

"Mateo, no eagle?"

However, what puzzled him was why the Night Watch elites were mostly unharmed, while the much stronger Temple Knights, who had already entered the Extraordinary realm, had suffered such heavy casualties!

"I didn't see her wake up. She must have been tired from the Night Song Forest trip yesterday and is still sleeping, right?" Anna smiled and patted Mint's head, saying.

"Um, this Lagra has already left. She has returned to the Wind Tundra." Rain hesitated and said.

Instantly, several gazes focused on Rain.

"Huh?" Mother Emma, standing beside him, looked at Rain in surprise and asked, "Rain, what did you just say?"

(End of Chapter)

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