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Chapter 871: Affinity - 100/100
Chapter 871: Affinity - 100/100
Starting from the Forbidden Mountain Range, Lindsey and Alice embarked on their journey together, heading north. Lindsey, once a child, knew little about the details of the City of Law, so Alice took the lead in guiding them.
Just as they had coordinated in the Dust Path World, their map skills and heightened perception worked in harmony. They traveled unnoticed, safely making their way north.
Especially for Lindsey, who, with the help of the Text Record effect, had exposed the identity of the Invisibles and naturally completed the Schrodinger's Cat quest.
After claiming the quest reward, the Puzzle Quest module upgraded.
Puzzle Quest Level: 3→4
Reveal the Clue: Players can choose corresponding effects based on the current situation after obtaining results from clues - Intimidate the culprit, find an escape route, remove abnormal status, or uncover hidden secrets...
Note: Objection! Logic Break! There's only one truth!
On the second afternoon after their departure, Alice, who had never asked Lindsey to cook dinner in the Dust Path World, once again expressed her wish:
"Lindsey, can we eat something?"
"I've been drifting in the river for a few days, and I didn't get any rest afterward. I'm a bit hungry now."
"And I really miss the food you make."
Lindsey was taken aback:
"Of course, we can."
As he agreed, Lindsey casually tried out his new skill.
Having traveled together, Alice's body was surrounded by a white light, which Lindsey had noticed long ago. Using the Reveal the Clue effect, corresponding information immediately appeared.
Secret: Righteous Path Walkers who transform into Hedonists will, within a short time, unconsciously display their desires.
The secret didn't even need to be revealed.
The transformation from a Righteous One to a Hedonist was almost blatantly evident on Alice's face.
At this moment, Lindsey considered another issue.
Should he remind her? Lindsey casually cleared a patch of land, set up his shop, and entered with Alice, saying:
"Alice, you should be able to sense the changes in your skills. Your desires are becoming more apparent, and you don't intend to suppress them."
Alice replied without hesitation:
"Of course. I'm aware of it. My desires are starting to manifest, and I don't plan to restrain them."
Lindsey cautioned her:
"It's good to express your thoughts, but be careful not to reveal secrets you shouldn't."
Alice assured him:
"Don't worry, I'll be careful."
Their brief exchange quickly resolved the matter.
As Lindsey entered the kitchen to prepare dinner and brought it to the courtyard, he asked:
"By the way, Alice, you've never mentioned your background. Since you're taking me to seek help from your faction, why don't you give me an introduction?"
"Otherwise, if there's a misunderstanding due to personal beliefs or customs, it might cause trouble."
Hearing this, Alice's expression became complex.
She thought for a moment, swallowed the bread and smoked meat in her mouth, and slowly revealed her background:
"Lindsey, I've told you about the three major factions in the Capital of Justice, each led by an Eighth-Stage Awakener. But I'm different - my teacher is a Law Guardian, and my skills have only reached the Seventh Stage."
Lindsey inquired further:
"What does your teacher think about the Capital of Justice...?"
"What are your thoughts on the current situation?"
Alice shook her head. "The teacher doesn't have any specific policies or attitudes. He just wants to protect ordinary people as much as possible."
"Lindsey..."
"The world of City of Law is too vast. Even ordinary Awakened ones need several years of dangerous journeys to leave, and ordinary people have almost no chance of escape."
"As long as they encounter a battlefield of a High-Level Awakened on their journey, the consequences... you understand them too."
"..."
Lindsey nodded.
In reality, both the Righteous One and the Law Guardian show no hostility towards ordinary people.
But the outcome of battles between High-Level Awakened ones is not always under their control.
Just like yesterday, when Lindsey, a Fifth Stage Awakened, threw a spear in anger, he not only killed the howling beast but also sliced off half of the mountain peak.
Battles between High-Level Awakened ones can often bring about catastrophic consequences with a single unintentional move.
Not to mention the special weather or permanent geographical impact caused by certain Skills.
"The battles of Awakened ones..."
"To make them restrain themselves—in a life-or-death situation, how many would even consider that?"
Lindsey chatted with Alice for a while before continuing their conversation about his hometown.
"By the way, what about Burgert, the one I asked you about before?"
"I remember you saying you knew a Law Guardian with that name."
Alice nodded. "He's a Sixth Stage Judge in City of Law, known for his fair judgments. I've been to City of Law several times with those who wanted to become Law Guardians or were seeking a place to stay, so I've met him once. He's indeed a serious and reliable man."
Alice noticed Lindsey's concerned expression.
"Does he have something to do with you?"
Lindsey smiled bitterly. "Didn't I tell you?"
"In my hometown, there was a Righteous One with the White Steel Sword who fought a Law Guardian."
"..."
Alice fell silent, as this question was of utmost importance to her.
But after carefully recalling all the information in her mind, especially anything related to the White Steel Sword or the Human Law Codex from ten years ago, the result was still a blank.
"Sorry, I don't know anything about that."
"It's fine. You're already doing the best thing for me by trying to remove the Law Mark from my body."
After dinner, Lindsey and Alice rested separately.
Just before going to sleep in his hut, Lindsey remembered something and took out the Sleeping Maiden Painting from his bag.
Valala was still asleep in the painting.
But her smile and movements subtly changed.
From Lindsey's perspective, the result was as he had guessed, and Valala's Affinity towards him was also revealed in the painting.
[Valala - 100/100]
[She wants to paint landscapes, play music, and watch dramas with you. In the future she paints, your figure will surely be there; the emotions expressed in her music are meant to convey her love for you; and watching dramas together is her hope for a future where you are by her side, closely accompanying each other. Her Affinity is at 100 because the limit of Affinity is 100, and you are her everything.]
"..."
Lindsey's gaze softened.
The gloom brought on by the mysteries of his hometown also faded slightly from his eyes.
But that wasn't all.
As Lindsey read the description of Affinity, he suddenly noticed an option to 'Claim Affinity Reward'.
(End of Chapter)
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