In the evening, Oak Town is very lively, people come and go in a hurry, and all kinds of delicacies begin to exude a tempting atmosphere.
On the other side of the street, Yingying and Yanyan scrambled to pounce on those seemingly rich and powerful adventurers.
They may have just returned from a stroll in the Chiba Forest, and they have a lot of money in their hands. If they serve well at this time, they will tip much more than usual.
Maybe they can't do anything else, but in terms of eyesight, prostitutes can't lose to anyone.
Walking on the street, Marvin felt quite familiar.
He has been to Oak Town several times, but this familiarity is not the familiarity with this town, but the feeling of walking alone in a strange town.
In his previous life, Marvin was a lone ranger with few friends, but all of them were good players.
Today Marvin is even more lonely. The only thing he can rely on now is himself.
Ignoring a few prostitutes who grabbed Marvin's hand and pressed it into her chest, and knocked off the hand of a thief who tried to steal his wallet, Marvin traveled through most of Oak Town and came to the easternmost point.
There is a blacksmith shop here. The old blacksmith has a beautiful daughter who is very skilled. She opened a tailor shop next door.
The father and daughter are very popular with the people of Oak Town. The weapons made by the former have resisted the attacks of monsters many times for them, and the latter, who doesn't love young and beautiful girls
Marvin stood outside the blacksmith shop for a while, but found that there seemed to be no one inside.
He hesitated for a moment, and walked into the tailor shop next door.
In the tailor shop, the girl was measuring the figure of a female adventurer. When she saw Marvin walking in, she greeted her and motioned Marvin to wait for a while.
Marvin found a seat at random and sat down.
After a while, the tailor measured the size, and the adventurer also paid the deposit. The two parties agreed to pick up the goods in three days, and a deal was finalized.
Marvin had experienced such a life before.
In the game, he also climbed up step by step from the bottom. But in this life, his identity is a nobleman, which somewhat makes him uncomfortable.
It was this grassroots atmosphere that made him feel particularly comfortable.
"Do you need ready-to-wear, or custom-made clothes?"
The girl greeted with a smile. She had two little dimples on her cheeks, and she was so cute, and her hair was brown, like the girl next door.
"My name is Jane, how can I help you?"
Marvin said straight to the point: "Hello, Miss Jane, I'm here to find your father."
"My father?" Jane was slightly surprised: "Could it be that you are his friend?"
"We haven't met, but we've heard about it." Marvin smiled.
"He's probably in the tavern right now? Maybe he won't come back until night. It's the off-season recently, and few people ask him to make ironware, so he often hangs in the tavern."
Jane explained.
"In the tavern?" Marvin's heart moved, and he suddenly said, "If you don't mind, can I just wait for him here?"
"Aha?" Jane looked Marvin up and down, showing a hint of vigilance.
Does this man have any plans for himself
After all, this is not the first time this has happened.
However, no matter what he wants to do, he will not be the one who suffers in the end!
Thinking of this, Jane showed a kind smile: "Of course."
Before Ma Wen could thank him, a black figure suddenly rushed out from behind the cabinet!
Marvin was startled suddenly, got up and retreated.
It looks like a vicious dog with black fur all over its body!
"Wait! It's not a vicious dog!"
"I'm asshole... this is [Ghost Wolf]! Even though it's still young, it already has the strength of a first-order peak!"
Whizzing!
Marvin unsheathed his swords and looked at the Nether Wolf warily. Even though it was a cub, this guy could already tear up a tiger!
In his previous life, Marvin only heard about some nightwalkers, but he never thought that this kind-faced girl actually had a Nether Wolf!
He suddenly understood.
"Damn it, this little girl treats me like a pervert..."
Marvin was a little dumbfounded.
"Ah, sir, don't be nervous."
Jane came out from the counter, gently touched the head of the Nether Wolf, and showed a sly smile:
"Xiao Hei is very obedient, without my permission, he will not hurt anyone."
Seeing the fierce eyes of Nether Wolf, Marvin shrugged.
What Jane meant was that as long as she said a word, the ghost wolf would tear itself into pieces.
It seems that it is not easy for the little girl to make a living in Oak Town, and her beauty must have caused her a lot of trouble.
"No offense, but I'm really just here to see your father."
"Since I'm not welcome here, I'd better go to the blacksmith shop next door and wait."
Marvin put away the scimitar, turned and left.
Jane looked at Marvin's leaving back with some astonishment.
"Are you really looking for your father?"
"What a strange person, why are you looking for an old alcoholic?"
"dont you agree?"
While rubbing the Nether Wolf's head, she was talking to herself.
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The smithy was messy and dusty.
The girl was right, it was indeed the off-season, everyone didn't need weapons, and the old blacksmith naturally didn't have much work to do.
Marvin found a random corner and began to wait patiently.
Time passed by every minute and every second, and the sky gradually darkened. Soon, the blacksmith shop became pitch black.
Marvin still waited.
During the period, Jane came over once, saying that the old blacksmith probably spent the night in the tavern, and asked Marvin to come back tomorrow, but Marvin thanked her for her kindness and was still waiting.
A night walker, only when night falls, will he show his edge.
In the darkness, there were faint footsteps.
Marvin quietly opened the hide.
Dim lights came from a distance, and an old man staggered, carrying an oil lamp, and walked back to his house.
He entered the door, hung the oil lamp aside, and then locked the door of the blacksmith's shop.
Marvin held his breath, but his heart beat faster.
The most important and difficult part of this advancement is tonight.
The old man reeked of alcohol and looked drunk. He staggered to the weapon platform and grabbed an iron sword.
His movements seemed sluggish.
"wrong!"
Under the dim light, Marvin saw the old man's shoulders shake violently for the first time!
This is a sign of strength.
He didn't think at all, and rolled over in a panic, hiding from the original place!
Bang Bang!
The old man's speed was as fast as the wind, and he slashed at the position where Marvin was just now!
He didn't look drunk at all.
Although the room was dim, he still fixed his eyes on Marvin.
Marvin swallowed, and took a peek at the place where he was sitting just now.
A deep imprint on the ground, that is the most common iron sword, even in the hands of the old man has such power.
He must have kept his strength. If he attacked with all his strength... Ma Wen couldn't imagine it!
"That's right, you can find the flaws that I deliberately sold to you." The old man said blankly, "But it's not enough."
"Why are you looking for me?"
"Advanced." Marvin cut to the chase.
"Few people know my identity anymore. Who told you?" The old man dropped the iron sword and lay down on a wooden bed in the corner of the room.
"hearsay."
Marvin had already prepared his lines. It's just that this line is somewhat unreliable.
"Heard and hearsay?" The old man sneered.
"If you can find me by hearsay, wouldn't those people who want me dead come to you every day?"
Marvin shrugged: "I just want to become a better ranger."
"There are too many advancements for rangers. The forest of Chiba is in front of you. Maybe you can try some of the ancient advanced professions of the elves."
The old man was indifferent.
"The rest of the professions will eventually die."
Ma Wen slowly drew out his two knives, and said seriously: "You and I both know that the long night is coming."
[Long night is coming]. Motto of the Night Walkers.
The old man suddenly got up from the bed and stared at Marvin: "Who the hell are you?"
"I have seen some future." Marvin said calmly, "The same is true for Lady Hathaway. Those prophecies passed down through the ages are about to come true."
"It really is Hathaway..."
Only then did the old man feel relieved.
"Another Awakened. This world is really getting more and more chaotic."
"However, it's not a bad thing to have one more awakened person among the night walkers."
"Young man, come with me."
After that, he took Marvin and pushed open the back door of the blacksmith shop.
(Thanks to the book friend [Emperor Kunpeng] for the reward. The long night is coming, urgently looking for recommendation tickets, Sanjiang tickets, book friends who have not joined the group quickly added it.)