The short-haired man glanced at Herag, who was sitting in the tree, and shouted sternly, "Who are you? Get lost!"

He hadn't noticed Herag's presence at all earlier, instinctively sensing that the other might not be easy to deal with.

So he tried to scare Herag away.

Herag sighed, jumped down from the tree, and cleaned his ear, "Can't even have a moment of peace."

He walked over slowly, his body relaxed, seemingly without any defenses.

The short-haired man drew his longsword and threatened, "Stop! Come any closer and I won't be polite."

The few followers behind him also drew their weapons, all pointing at Herag.

Herag looked at their aggressive stance, kept walking, and smiled, "Do you know when animals show their fangs? When they're scared."

"You're just bluffing." The short-haired man gritted his teeth and swung his sword directly, his speed very fast.

But Herag's figure swayed, and he disappeared, reappearing behind the short-haired man.

Herag placed his hand on the short-haired man's neck, applied a bit of force, and there was a cracking sound.

Clang!

The short-haired man's sword fell to the ground, and his arms drooped weakly.

Herag let go, and the short-haired man collapsed limply to the ground.

The short-haired man's neck was grotesquely twisted, his head hung down, and his neck was connected by only a thin layer of skin, with all the bones crushed.

His followers watched in horror at this scene, then turned and ran.

Herag didn't pursue them but said in a deep voice, "Don't let me see you in Obestan again."

He was currently playing the role of a Great Knight Level adventurer, not a mad killer, so he didn't slaughter them all.

He hadn't intended to get involved in this matter, but the other party insisted on asking for death.

So Herag had no choice but to send him on his way personally.

Lins looked at Herag's tall figure with admiration, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed, "Lins thanks you for saving my life!"

"Lins?" Herag heard the name and remembered some things.

Lins didn't notice the change on Herag's face and continued, "Sir, I wish to follow you!"

Great Knights and Knights usually have entourages, who volunteer to follow the strong.

By learning and training under a strong individual, progressing quickly with occasional guidance from them.

Lins felt that meeting this Great Knight was a rare opportunity for him.

This person offered aid against injustice and was surely not a robber like the short-haired man.

Moreover, he didn't chase to kill the others, indicating he wasn't a bloodthirsty person.

Herag didn't speak but asked, "Is your sister Asuna?"

Lins was stunned, then looked at Herag excitedly, "Do you know my sister?"

"Yes, I know her. We met while adventuring elsewhere. Not only do I know her, but we're also quite familiar." Herag explained.

They then shared the same bed daily, familiar beyond measure.

Asuna had mentioned her brother Lins to him before.

So Herag just casually asked, not expecting Lins to really be Asuna's brother.

Lins was a bit excited hearing this from Herag.

But remembering that Asuna had been missing for so long, his mood suddenly turned somber.

"My sister…" Lins wanted to talk about Asuna.

Herag waved his hand, "I already know."

"You already know?" Lins asked in surprise.

Herag nodded, "That's right, that's why I'm here. You should leave Obestan as soon as possible; it's not safe here."

Asuna was considered one of his own, and Lins was alive, so Herag advised him.

"Is my sister still alive?" Lins inquired.

Herag shook his head, "I don't know either. I only know the Lime Mountain Range is very dangerous, and even Obestan isn't safe. If you want to become stronger and then search for Asuna, you'd better leave here quickly and come back once you're stronger."

"I…" Lins didn't want to leave Obestan.

But he also knew Herag's words were likely true.

Recently, the border army had sealed off the Lime Mountain Range, prohibiting anyone from approaching.

Hundreds of adventurers ventured into the Lime Mountain Range and never returned; no one knew what was inside.

There were many rumors, all indicating that the Lime Mountain Range was perilous.

Currently, he was too weak to control his own fate, let alone enter the Lime Mountain Range to find Asuna.

Herag thought for a moment and took out a thin book.

This book was actually just a piece of sheepskin parchment folded.

It contained the Earth Breathing Technique, which Shenlan had later refined.

But he couldn't use it, so he just kept it aside.

"This is the Earth Breathing Technique. Take it and practice well in a safe place. Only by becoming stronger will you have the right to discuss other matters." Herag said deeply.

Lins accepted the Earth Breathing Technique, looked at Herag gratefully, then knelt and thanked, "Thank you, sir! I haven't even asked for your name."

Herag shook his head, "If we have a chance to meet again, I'll tell you my name."

Lins nodded, knowing he was too weak to even be eligible to know the other's name.

"Are you waiting for daylight to enter Obestan?" Lins asked.

Herag was resting here, so he was likely waiting for daylight.

"Correct," Herag replied.

"If you don't mind, I can guide you at daylight. I grew up in Obestan, am familiar with the city, and can assist with wherever you need to go." Lins volunteered.

Herag thought for a moment, finding it convenient to have someone leading the way.

He intended to explore various places in Obestan, and having a local guide would arouse less suspicion and be more convenient.

"Alright, guide me when it's daylight." Herag agreed.

Lins was immediately happy and began flipping through the Earth Breathing Technique in the dark.

He was eager to start practicing, but it was too dark to see the content.

...

At dawn.

The Obestan City Gate opened, with many people already coming and going at the entrance.

Lins walked in front, guiding Herag.

"Shenlan, activate environmental monitoring. If there are high magic power reactions or Elf Race, alert me immediately."

For Herag, probing was simple.

Just walking around the city while Shenlan's environmental scan could cover the entire place.

This task itself carried some risks.

Three Crystalization Level Elves and a Level 2 Wizard caster all were potential dangers.

Presently, Herag was only a Level 1 Gasification Wizard.

If he encountered those Elves and the Magic Master, escaping unscathed wasn't guaranteed.

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