Second, he bore eternal infamy and failed to achieve his goal.
You can awaken by completing any one of these two conditions.
Anyway, it is still a long way off.
"Master, are you okay?" Nollen asked expressionlessly.
Li Xini touched the blood on his face and shrugged: "It's okay..."
Norn was no fool, and asked calmly, "I just felt the other party release a powerful magic, and even I felt the danger. You took that move head-on, and then told me that you are okay?"
Anyone with a discerning eye can see the problem!
Li Xini was silent for a second: "Don't ask questions that you shouldn't ask."
Norn looked at him deeply, then threw away the iron sword: "Oh..."
As obedient as always.
Li Xini had never revealed a word of the plan he had made to her from beginning to end, because there was no need to do so. They had grown up together and had already developed a tacit understanding and absolute trust in each other.
Often just a look or a name is enough.
If Li Xini had been gagged just now, then Noren would have calculated the timing and rushed in himself.
As for why the young master was so confident and willing to be the other party's hostage, she didn't care.
Just trust the young master.
"Then why do you look so gloomy, young master?" Nollen asked again.
Licinius: "..."
I don't know how to explain this problem.
Besides, you are a person who looks gloomy every day, so what qualifications do you have to criticize me
With a thud, the headless body of the clown leader fell flat on the ground and a box fell out of his arms.
The box was not locked and opened automatically when it fell to the ground.
"Hey, there's equipment explosion?"
Licinius picked up the box and found that it contained several translated magic books and old parchment originals. The content was probably the kind of mental black magic used by the mob leader.
As he expected, this group of people must have obtained these things from some ruins.
Mental magic, especially black magic, is not something that ordinary people can obtain.
Considering the geographical location of Roma City, he guessed that this group of thugs should have come from the ancient city of Hera.
"If it is black magic, it must be something from at least six hundred years ago. Since the church's influence expanded in the East Continent, black magic has almost disappeared. Although this group of people are lucky and I don't know where they got this thing from, practicing black magic also has a price." Noren said.
"What is the specific price?" Licinius asked curiously.
"Psychologically twisted, mentally deranged, and soul polluted."
Noren replied: "Some will go crazy, some will grow hair all over their bodies, and some will degenerate into monsters, losing their rationality and humanity. In short, they are all miserable."
Oh, it turns out that his later years are unknown.
Licinius nodded suddenly, and flipped through the small box carefully again. Unexpectedly, he found a strange magic book the size of a palm, which seemed to be made of rotten bark.
Well, he wasn't sure if this was a magic book.
But on the rotten bark cover, a line of ancient characters was faintly engraved.
Although Licinius appeared to be a dandy young man, he had also received higher education. He recognized at a glance that this was an ancient script that existed in the last era but has now completely disappeared, Sullarg.
It is said that in the era when Sulavin was still in use, magic civilization was once extremely glorious. At that time, there were even warlocks in the East Continent who could surpass the seventh level and become beings above demigods.
After the end of that era, the magic path began to decline until today.
"Those who usurp the realm of God will be overwhelmed by the wings of death."
Licinius silently recited this line of ancient characters in his mind, and his heart was slightly shaken!
This means that what is recorded in this book is about the realm of God!
"What does it mean? Does it mean that if you read the contents of this book, you will die? Did the mob leader read it? Interesting. I thought I would gain nothing today, but unexpectedly there is a silver lining." Li Xini weighed the magic book in his hand and hid it in his pocket.
"Noren..."
He instructed: "Don't mention this book later."
Most of these things about black magic and the things in the ruins will have to be handed in.
But it’s not a big problem to keep a copy privately.
Noren nodded, as usual without asking any further questions.
o
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When Licinius and Noren walked out of the academy gate side by side, people finally realized that the so-called ransom did not exist at all. Their plan from the beginning was to rescue them by violence.
"Thank God! God is indeed protecting us!"
Principal Ben, along with some professors and teachers from the academy, was the first to come forward and asked with concern, "Oh my God, Master Li Xini, what happened to you? Are you hurt?"
Li Xini's face was covered in blood. He shrugged and said, "No, it's all the enemy's blood. Norn's fighting style is too violent. You should have seen it just now. There's nothing we can do about it."
Noren hesitated for a moment, took out his handkerchief and wiped his face.
"Enemy's blood?"
The old principal and the teachers breathed a sigh of relief: "It's good that no one was hurt!"
They were still very happy that this young nobleman was able to come out alive.
Because the thugs were dealt with, the hostages were safe and sound, and they didn't have to take any responsibility.
Most of the civilians breathed a sigh of relief. At least they didn't have to bear the huge debt of ransom, nor would they be implicated by the death of this noble young master.
For a moment, the atmosphere outside the college was filled with joy.
"What are you laughing at?"
Licinius asked seriously: "You don't owe me money, but you owe me your life."
Everyone: “Fuck!”
But at this moment, an untimely voice sounded.
"So, you are capable of rescuing the hostages, right?" Cecil suddenly said.
His friends stood by, their eyes full of doubt.
Li Xini was stunned and turned to look at them: "What?"
"Then why didn't you lead everyone out from the beginning?"
Cecil asked, "Why did you just watch us get arrested and do nothing? And why did you insult our personality and dignity in front of those thugs
If you are willing to cooperate with us, you can directly destroy the enemy, right? We are also a registered, bronze-level adventurer team. "
Licinius shrugged. "I know, Stubborn Brass."
At this time, Major Hayden spoke coldly: "Stupid!"
Cecil was stunned.
"Didn't you realize that Miss Norn is a melee fighter? Melee fighters pursue extreme violence. Miss Norn can certainly annihilate the enemy, but she can't protect others while killing the enemy."
Major Hayden said coldly, "If she had attacked at the beginning, who knows how many innocent people would have died. And you, the so-called bronze-level adventurer team, actually attacked rashly without knowing the opponent's methods, resulting in the annihilation of the team. As the captain, have you ever thought about how to deal with mental magic?"
Cecil was speechless for a moment: "We, we didn't expect a group of thugs to..."
"Things you don't think about may cost others their lives!"
Major Hayden scolded, "Why are you so reckless? Is it because your beloved girl was captured?"
Cecil's face turned red after being scolded, and he turned to look at the girl outside the crowd.
However, Tria's sight was always on the dandy young master Licinius.
The look is quite meaningful.
"Go back and think about it carefully. Master Licinius's wisdom is beyond your comprehension. If he hadn't been able to react quickly and break down the enemy's vigilance, and even risked his life to exchange hostages, I'm afraid..."
Major Hayden sneered: "None of the four of you may come back alive."
As to how Licinius managed to escape unscathed, he had no idea.
But for a noble with a powerful family, it is not strange to carry a few holy relics to save his life. Although the young master was not so favored in the Valerius family.
Cecil said blankly, "To break down the enemy's vigilance?"
It seemed that he couldn't understand.
Major Hayden looked annoyed and shook his head.
Tria pursed her lips and said softly, "Student Cecil, Master Licinius said that we are pariahs and low-class pigs. Those words are just to lower our value in the eyes of the enemy. Only when we lose our value will the enemy release us."
"After we have safely evacuated, Miss Norren and Master Li Xini can start to deal with the criminals with peace of mind. To them, all of us are redundant and will only hinder them."
She explained softly, "So please don't blame Master Licinius for what he said. I don't think that was his original intention. Master Licinius is willing to risk his life for us. He is a true nobleman."
The rest of the common people suddenly realized what was going on, and whether they were sincere or not, they all showed expressions of gratitude: "Yes, Master Licinius is brave and resourceful, a true noble!"
Cecil was stunned.
It turned out that everyone understood the playboy's plan.
Only he doesn't understand.
The clown is actually himself!
He clenched his fists and deeply doubted his leadership ability...
Major Hayden didn't look at him again, but turned around and said politely: "Master Li Xini, although it is very inappropriate, I still want to ask, is there any survivors among the gang of thugs?"
Li Xini thought for a moment and said, "There should be. Although the Norns are violent, they won't kill everyone."
Norn nodded: "There are some alive, but if you don't save them, they will probably be gone..."
Major Hayden's face changed and he hurriedly ordered his men to go in and rescue people.
At the same time, he looked at the noble boy in front of him with more and more admiration in his eyes.
Smart and courageous.
He even knew to leave some people alive, he is so capable!
"Oh yeah, this is what we found on that thug."
Licinius handed over the little box.
Of course, the most important magic book had already been hidden in his pocket.
Major Hayden's expression became serious. He took the box and saluted respectfully: "Major Hayden Grombs of the Third Guard. Thank you for your help."
"You're welcome. I believe you will handle the next things, Major." Li Xini said with a smile.
Beside them, Cecil and others were watching this scene, their mentality completely unbalanced.
Major Hayden's attitude says it all.
Others are gold, they are shit.
So angry!
"Master Licinius."
Tria folded her hands in front of her, her white skirt fluttering in the wind. She stared at the boy's bloodstained face with her beautiful eyes and said softly, "Thank you for what happened today. Tria doesn't know how to repay you..."
Before Li Xini could speak, he noticed that Norn's eyes were gradually turning cold.
It seemed that as soon as the woman approached, Noren began to feel unhappy.
Li Xini coughed dryly and said, "Oh, you're welcome. I'm sorry for saying some harsh words to you today."
Tria shook her head, her beautiful eyes full of hope: "It's okay, but I want to know one thing... Master Li Xini said before that he has always been interested in me and wants to bribe me with money. Is it true?"
"Ah, not really, that's just to fool those idiots."
Although Licinius occasionally had fantasies, he certainly couldn't say that at the moment.