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Chapter 878: Extreme Speed
Chapter 878: Extreme Speed
"So bright..."
Lindsey sat in the carriage, slowly lowering the Storm Shooter in his hand.
Alice spoke from the side, "I saw it clearly; it's a white parrot."
"It flew into the air, saw our direction, and immediately returned to the ground."
Lindsey nodded in agreement, "Yes, and there's a very noticeable Essence reaction."
"My clue skill highlighted the entire bird."
At that moment.
The carriage team, which had set off from the village, was on its way to the City of Law.
Due to Lindsey's identity, it was natural that he and Alice wouldn't drive the carriage at the front, so they were at the back of the team.
Just a few seconds ago.
The two, with their exceptional perception abilities, noticed the parrot soaring into the sky behind them.
Seeing that the parrot wasn't launching an attack, Lindsey quickly opened the map and zoomed out to investigate the situation.
"One neutral yellow and one friendly green."
"The yellow is the bird, and the green, with a larger build, is probably a human."
"They're approaching on foot, and their speed... only a Fifth Stage Awakened Being would have such speed."
As Lindsey shared this information, Alice gripped the Law Steel Sword in her hand.
As an Awakened Being with a keen sense for details, she closed her eyes slightly and began to perceive the situation in the distance.
"This Essence isn't from a Law Guardian or a Righteous One."
"He's a Messenger, and that bird is his animal companion."
Alice opened her eyes, "Lindsey, do you want to avoid them?"
Lindsey shook his head.
He opened his bag and put on a pair of shackles that appeared to restrict Essence on the surface but were actually controllable in effect.
Lindsey had obtained these from the Runaway Mechanism base.
To deceive others, this item was more than sufficient.
"This Messenger is probably looking for a ride."
"Atmospheric Sense tells me—they're seeking a ride, and once they reach the next town, they'll part ways with us."
Alice nodded in understanding, "I'll inform Xiao Bei and the others, and you take control of the carriage."
Then, the maiden's figure leaped from the carriage and went forward to inform her companions.
Until Alice returned.
Lindsey sat in the carriage, motionless, like a prisoner, and there was no sign of him controlling the carriage beneath him.
However, the carriage was moving extremely steadily.
Even more stable and reliable than the two carriages with drivers in front.
The reason was as follows—
Extreme Speed: When players use vehicles or equipment with speed attributes, they will control them in a more convenient and simple manner.
Note: Sleds, motorcycles, race cars, carriages, and even airplanes! Regardless of their modeling capabilities, as long as they can be displayed on the screen, they become our racing tools.
The Sports Speed module includes vehicle racing!
On the surface, Lindsey appeared motionless.
However, in front of him was an attribute panel with a control platform featuring buttons for forward, backward, left, right, acceleration, and drifting.
Lindsey wasn't a racing expert or a sports enthusiast.
But with this skill, he could master any known vehicle without any professional training or learning!
As for the Sports Speed module, the potential to unlock new skills.
The process is quite subtle.
—It's because Lindsey has been driving for an extended period, and the gaming module can be upgraded through task rewards, and actions that align with the module's settings can also enhance the corresponding level.
This upgrade belonged to the latter category.
After making this discovery, Lindsey sat in the carriage, reminiscing about the past:
"If I had known back in the Forest Courtyard, I wouldn't have exhausted Eleni's strength. I should've rowed the boat myself. With enough rowing, I might've activated the driving skill for this vehicle."
Meanwhile, the messenger in the back caught up, running at a brisk pace.
The white parrot perched on his shoulder flapped its wings vigorously, as if its tiny body could propel the massive human forward.
"Hey—wait up!"
"Friends up front, wait for me!"
"I'm not a bad person, just a messenger. Wait for me!"
The messenger's voice echoed from behind.
Alice had already informed others about the situation. Without needing a reminder, the caravan halted, waiting for the messenger to catch up.
"Phew—"
The messenger reached the caravan and heaved a sigh of relief.
He slightly bent over, hands on his knees, but kept his face upright:
"Does anyone recognize me?"
"It's me, Eris! I'm a messenger currently stationed in the City of Law. If you're from the north, you must've seen me before, right?"
The messenger's movements were fluid, and his tone was naturally affable.
Especially with the innate charm from his skill, he flashed a smile, quickly dispelling any wariness within the group.
But not where he couldn't see.
At the same time, Alice sent a message in the friends' chat.
Might I ask about his skill level?"
Alice: [He claims to be a 5th Stage, but I think he's holding back.]
Lindsey: [It's not a problem if he's hiding his strength, but he doesn't have a bad reputation, does he?]
Alice: [Messengers willing to stay in the City of Law are rare, and he's one of them. As long as they're not outright villains, they're generally welcomed.]
Lindsey and Alice exchanged messages discreetly.
Meanwhile, Xiao Bei, who was at the front of the carriage procession, jumped down and enthusiastically approached Eris:
"Mr. Eris, it's you!"
"I never thought we'd meet here!"
The messenger looked at Xiao Bei.
After a moment's thought, he recalled the name of the Law Guardian before him:
"You're... Mr. Bei Lin?"
"I remember you. The town behind the Serpentine Mountains is now under your protection. So, is it your turn this year to escort Awakened Beings to the City of Law?"
Xiao Bei nodded:
"Yes, you have a good memory."
Eris smiled and replied:
"After all, I deliver messages to places like this. If I don't remember names and locations, it could cause trouble."
Xiao Bei continued:
"Since you shouted to stop us, I assume you need some help?"
Eris patted his head sheepishly:
"Hey—I accidentally lost my map."
"If possible, I hope you can give me a ride to the next town."
As he explained his situation, the messenger's gaze swept across the caravan.
He quickly noticed Lindsey and Alice.
After all, among the three carriages, only this one had two people and an empty seat:
"Taking me along shouldn't be a problem, right?"
"And this young lady... Hmm? You're Alice?! The Alice who participated in the Blade Seizure War!!!"
(End of Chapter)
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