Chapter 90: Holy Grenade
【Professor Barbarossa’s current bond level has increased from 2 to 3】
【You have unlocked a new original text】
【Night Blade “Silence Disqualified” – Decaying Pebble has been unlocked】
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【The number of current unlocked long sequences has exceeded the first critical point, and the “Library of Fools” has further revived】
【Restrictions lifted, you can now use different original texts belonging to various cards simultaneously】
【Available original text slots +3, current remaining available original text slots: 3/6】
…
As Professor Barbarossa spoke the line that made one suspect he was about to dance at any moment.
A line of deep blue text that Rast had been anticipating for a long time appeared in his mind.
“Silence Disqualified”
This supernatural Night Blade was finally obtained by Rast.
As the number of long sequences unlocked in the Library of Fools reached six, the number of original text slots doubled.
This was an unexpected joy for Rast.
After all, with the increasing number of original texts in the Library of Fools, he felt that the original text slots were somewhat insufficient; when he had opened Intuition, he couldn’t access the Eye of Secrets, and when he had unlocked True Name Liberation, he couldn’t access Silence Disqualified.
It was a solution to an urgent need.
“I understand, Professor Barbarossa.”
“Regardless, thank you for your guidance during this time.”
“This is the wine I brought you this time.”
“Since you mentioned you prefer dark beer, I specifically changed some varieties and mixing techniques to suit your taste.”
Rast pointed to the thermal box he had brought, expressing his gratitude.
Having discovered that this druid professor enjoyed drinking, Rast fully utilized his skills as a bartender and wine taster in Deep Blue Harbor, often bringing back various fine wines to help increase bond levels.
If it weren’t for catering to his preferences and Rast displaying incredible talent in combat skills, which rekindled the fighting passion in Professor Barbarossa’s years of experience, he would never have been able to raise the professor’s affection level to 3 and acquire the “Silence Disqualified: Decaying Pebble” original text in just half a month.
Of course, “Decaying Pebble” was merely the basic ability of Barbarossa’s Night Blade; according to his description, there was also “Lake of Silence.”
However, Rast didn’t really care about the higher abilities for now.
After all, Professor Barbarossa was a powerful extraordinary being who had lived many years and seen many things; his mind was already completely mature, unlike Isda, who could be easily manipulated.
To reach bond level 3 in half a month was already a result of Rast taking shortcuts.
However, to break through from “Acquaintance, Friend” to achieve “Confidant, Close Friend” was not something that could be done merely by catering to preferences.
It required long-term accumulation, lasting companionship… or going through some unforgettable, life-and-d*ath experiences together.
Like Rast and Hiltina, who had shared such experiences across the two Night Worlds.
Only by truly fighting side by side and facing d*ath together could one become a partner worthy of trusting each other’s backs.
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“So, is this the last time?”
There was a hint of melancholy in Barbarossa’s words.
With his status, even in the Tower of Secrets, he would certainly have access to good wine.
However, this little guy not only executed every combat technique with the precision of a killing machine, but his mixing skills were also surprisingly good.
He wondered what kind of experiences lay beneath that seemingly youthful exterior to cultivate such a prodigy.
He looked at the thermal box filled with liquor nearby… but did not rush to take out those exquisite mixed cocktails as he had in the past.
Professor Barbarossa’s gaze fell upon the boy, who was silently packing his things, preparing to leave.
“If I’m not mistaken, you’re about to enter the End of the Night World, right?”
The boy’s departing figure paused for a moment. He smiled, “Professor, is my intention that obvious?”
“No, compared to the simple-minded young girls of your age, you are quite good at hiding your thoughts.”
“I guess that even when you trained with me in combat, that seemingly battle-hardened look of yours was not your entire self but merely one side of you.”
Professor Barbarossa shook his head slightly: “But earlier, when you were brought out of the archives by young Ingrid, I saw your eyes.”
“I have guarded the End of the Night World for decades in the Tower of Secrets, seeing many Night Travelers come and go who ventured into the End of the Night World.” Barbarossa said slowly, “I’ve seen this kind of gaze a few times, and each time is unforgettable.”
“Every person with such a gaze has etched a vivid mark in the night sky of the Obelisk… but in the end, they all perished, with the only exception being a girl named Hiltina.”
“Then it seems, professor, you will witness a second exception.”
Rast chuckled, but his footsteps did not stop as he continued to walk towards the door.
Just as his figure was about to disappear completely at the doorway, Rast suddenly raised his hand, and something precisely fell into his grip.
It was a pure white sphere etched with golden patterns, with a cross-like peg at the top.
Through the pure white surface, one could see a faintly flowing, liquid-like brilliance inside, resembling a holy light that purifies everything.
【Holy Grenade】
【Type: Extraordinary Item, One-time Consumable】
【Rarity: Gold】
【Maximum Destructive Level: Sixth Tier】
【Item Description: Divinely crafted weapon, obliterates all】
【Remark: Inflicts special effects on targets with attributes such as “Chaos,” “Evil,” “Pollution,” and “Disorder”】
Rast looked at the pure white sphere faintly radiating holy light in his hand and instinctively glanced back.
This was a gift from Professor Barbarossa.
“These are just some small trinkets left over from my time as a Night Traveler; anyway, in my current state, it’s useless to keep them in the Tower of Secrets as a guard.”
“The things I’ve had have been given away little by little over the decades; this is the last one left. The other challengers to the End of the Night World are either Fifth Tier or Sixth Tier, they don’t lack for output and won’t find much use for this.”
“However, this thing should still be useful to you.”
Professor Barbarossa’s voice came from afar.
“The End of the Night World is different from other Night Worlds; the background of an ordinary Night World is merely a fragment taken from history, and the internal power levels often won’t exceed that of the Night Travelers too much. For instance, if the entry limit is Second Tier, then the strongest enemies in the reverberation won’t surpass Fourth Tier.”
“But the End of the Night World is different… even if you are only Second Tier, you could very well be caught up in a historical grand event involving high-tier powerhouses and even legendary demigods, becoming an inconspicuous part of a grand scene.”
“Of course, correspondingly, the completion requirements of Night World tasks will become relatively lenient; many times, you don’t have to engage in combat directly, and can completely achieve completion through clever means.”
“If you find yourself in the End of the Night World, caught up in a historical tide far beyond your capacity, with no way out, you might consider using this.”
His voice faintly echoed.
“I’ve already shown you the entrance to the End of the Night World before, so I won’t go this time.”
“Becoming a Night Traveler doesn’t necessarily mean you have to achieve great feats.”
“Just being able to come back alive is more important than anything.”
Rast turned to look back and saw Professor Barbarossa standing in the shadows of the Tower of Secrets.
The figure was slightly hunched.
(End of Chapter)
