It's a hell game, who can still be a human being?

Chapter 254 Liu Zheng, how did you know I was a foreigner?
The wheels rolled under the light of the blazing fire, and the group continued to move forward.

Anko pushed the cart silently, his body trembling slightly.

His wife, Marian, held one of his arms and supported him with her own strength.

"Uncle Anke, is that you?"

As we passed a house with iron bars on the windows, a little girl's voice was heard from inside.

"You are. Ah, you are Fulla."

Anko woke up from his memories.

"Yes. Uncle Anke, have you seen my father?"

the little girl asked.

"Father John? No, I didn't see him. He must have gone on patrol with the church hunters."

Anko replied.

"I don't know. Daddy wasn't feeling well today and was supposed to stay home. But after mom and I finished making dinner and came out, he disappeared. Mom also went out to look for him, so now I'm the only one left at home. Woo woo."

The little girl let out a soft sob.

"Don't worry, your father is an excellent hunter, he will bring your mother back safely."

An Ke didn't know what to say, so he could only comfort her gently.

Even though he knew that what he said was closer to a lie.

In this pale night, no one is safe.

Especially those hunters, getting close to them is sometimes more dangerous than getting close to wild beasts.

"Uncle Anke, can you help me find my parents? Tell them that Fulla is scared at home alone, and ask them to come back early."

The little girl begged.

"I'm sorry, Fulla, I still have to take my family to the Church of Pain. But if I meet your parents on the way, I will tell them."

Anko said apologetically.

"dad."

Nina opened her mouth to say something, but her mother covered her mouth.

The little girl was silent.

"Is there any food and water at home?"

Anko asked after scratching his head.

"Yes, Uncle Anko."

The little girl whispered back.

"Then just stay at home and wait for your parents to come back. But no matter who knocks on the door, you must confirm their identity and status, understand?"

Anko warned.

"Got it. Thank you, Uncle Anke."

The little girl said politely.

"Oh, don't thank me. There's nothing I can do."

Anko sighed.

If he were alone, he might choose to help.

But now their whole family has to rely on others for protection, what can he do?

"Then this foreign uncle, can you help me?"

The little girl spoke again.

"you said I?"

Liu Zheng raised a tentacle and pointed at himself.

"Yes."

"How do you know I'm a stranger?"

he asked curiously.

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Everyone was silent.

They looked at the white chef's hat on Liu Zheng's head, then at his yellow vest and bare feet.

No, brother, with your unconventional outfit, only a fool could tell that you are from another place, right?
"Never mind. Excuse me, I still have work to do. I'll come back to you when I'm done. If you're still alive, I can help you."

Liu Zheng said carelessly.

"Well, Mr. Liu Zheng, we Atlanteans are actually more tactful in our speech. Fula is still a child after all."

An Ke persuaded bravely.

This stranger has a very bad character to say such things to a child whose parents are missing.

If An Ke didn't feel that Liu Zheng was kind by nature, he would have doubted whether he had made a wrong decision.

"Only those with parents are children, and those without parents are adults when they are born."

Liu Zheng said calmly.

"Mr. Liu Zheng, you."

Anko understood his hidden meaning.

"Yes, I am an orphan," he admitted frankly.

“I’m sorry to hear that.”

Anko was ashamed of what he just thought.

"It's okay, this is actually a good thing for me."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

If it weren't for the resilience and ability to read people's expressions that he developed as an orphan, he probably wouldn't have lived to see his first delivery.

"Uh, okay."

Anko scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Mr. Stranger, if I can pay you, can you help me find my parents?"

I don’t know what words touched Fulla, the little girl suddenly spoke again.

"Oh? What's the reward?"

Liu Zheng asked.

As soon as he finished speaking, the window protected by iron bars opened a crack.

A pale little hand stretched out, holding a pendant inlaid with a ruby ​​in its palm.

"Sorry, I don't really need this."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

Although this pendant looks very valuable, it is of no use to him.

By the time he returns, Nightingale should have received the balance, and by then he will have some wealth again. There is no need to delay his journey for something that he doesn't know how much it can be sold for.

"This is the Blood Gem."

Anko suddenly said in shock.

"Ok?"

Liu Zheng observed the gem carefully and indeed found something unusual.

The interior of the ruby ​​is not semi-transparent stone, but contains many floc-like impurities that look like bloodshot.

He took out the diary from the city hall and found relevant information on it.

"Quest Item: Blood Gem"

"Quantity Demanded: Unlimited"

Unlimited demand means the more the better.

"Okay, I accept your request. However, I am only responsible for finding your parents and conveying your message. I cannot guarantee that I can bring them back alive."

Liu Zheng said.

Similarly, the message does not necessarily have to be passed on to the living, the same applies to passing it on to the dead.

"I understand. Please take the pendant, Mr. Stranger."

The little girl's voice was a little choked.

"That's not necessary. Just come and get it after I complete the commission."

He shook his head.

Since the city hall's demand for blood gems is unlimited, it means that there are a lot of these gems, so there is no need to rush.

"Without the ruby ​​pendant, Mom and Dad won't believe you."

The little girl explained.

"That's it, that's okay."

Liu Zheng didn't act pretentiously and walked to the window to take the gem.

"Name: Small Blood Gem (One-time)"

"Type: Props/Miscellaneous"

“Quality: Excellent”

"Effect 1: Direct use can restore your own 'blood quality'."

"Effect 2: It can provide additional effects when embedded in a weapon."

"Note: Filthy because of blood, holy because of filth."

“Can I take out a copy: Yes”

This is another item that is similar to the Killing Stone Fragment, having two types of items at the same time.

But what is "blood quality"?
"Do you know what this is?"

Liu Zheng looked at An Ke.

"This is a blood gem. It can only be produced in the body of a powerful beast."

And those who can hunt powerful beasts are naturally more powerful hunters.

Anko's previous comment that Fulla's father was an excellent hunter was just a courtesy. Now it seems that this Father John is indeed no simple person.

"Mr. Liu Zheng, please excuse me for a moment."

An Ke walked up to Liu Zheng and whispered in his ear.

(End of this chapter)