It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

She leaned down, mentally preparing herself to grasp the gun handle once more. A strong sense of hatred instantly pierced her body, causing the muscles in her back to numb, and her heart felt as if someone had grasped it, even the flow of blood seemed to pause for a moment.

She hurriedly detached her shield, and the unassuming spear tip fell to the ground nearby. Bai Lin, having regained her composure, gasped for air, a streak of cold sweat trickling down her forehead. With trembling hands, she stowed the spear tip away in Taskbar's backpack. This haunting creature is truly lingering. Perhaps Gungnir won't be around any time soon.

On the way back, Bai Lin glanced at the withered moonflower, feeling overwhelmed. Perhaps this was her last time back here.

-

"Good morning." "Congratulations." "Goodbye." "Goodbye."

From a personal perspective, Bai Lin thought Meng Zheng, a reliable partner, was indeed a good guy. As a warrior fighting for the people behind him, too much small talk was inappropriate. But perhaps Meng Zheng seemed to have noticed something, and when Bai Lin was about to leave, he added,

"Be sure to take care, brave man."

Bai Lin was stunned when she heard this, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. Although she didn't answer, both of them knew the answer.

-

"Do you miss me? You will see me in a few days."

Sitting by the lake, although Chrissy herself didn't appear, her voice was more lively than a few days ago. She was as playful as ever, and her teasing had no effect on Bai Lin.

"Thank you so much for this matter."

Bai Lin did not deny from the bottom of his heart that Chris had subjective feelings for helping him, but it would be better to be clear in his words.

"You really kill the mood when you talk. It's strange that a guy like you can get a girl as nice as Katie."

"Me? The relationship between us is not—"

"We've already kissed each other. It would be disingenuous to deny it." Chris interrupted Bai Lin and did not give her a chance to fight back. She immediately continued the topic.

"Don't worry, the contract I signed with you is very long-lasting. Even if you are far away, I will still watch over you in this forest. But remember to come back and see me, otherwise I might forget you one day."

Bai Lin stood up and nodded firmly, "I will."

As Bai Lin turned and left, the lake fell silent again. Perhaps Chris had already anticipated that Bai Lin wouldn't come to the forest as often as usual...

-

As Bai Lin approached the village, he saw two large men holding a large banner with black text on it. They were Leighton and a shorter young guard. Using the translation system, he could see that the banner read, "Welcome the Holy Son, the Dragon Slayer, back in triumph!"

After seeing Bai Lin, Leidenhal began to shout. Many villagers came out from the corners of the alleys. The surge of people naturally brought waves of cheers. In the crowd, Bai Lin felt the enthusiasm of this world for the first time.

Perhaps what she did didn't change people's lives. But killing the legendary dragon was a way to vent their anger. But there was also a good thing. At least for a short time, there was no chance of the Karsus tribe attacking the village.

"Congratulations, brave man." The goblin craftsman said while standing on Leighton's shoulder. After all, he would definitely be the most inconspicuous one among the crowd.

Just as Bai Lin was about to show some modesty, a traditional Chinese virtue, he was swept away by the crowd. The goblin craftsman smiled faintly and vanished from the scene in a flash. It came and went like the wind, and even if a villager caught a glimpse, they would probably just dismiss it as a momentary dazzle.

-

The revelry didn't last long, as most people were just there to join in the fun. Although someone suggested a dinner party, it was ultimately rejected due to various factors. Bai Lin, having concluded everything, returned to the familiar tent, where someone was waiting for her.

Extraordinary times are usually the best time to improve one's favorability. And everything the two of them have experienced together can no longer be described with the simple four words "extraordinary times".

It was like their first meeting. Her hair was tied into a single ponytail full of energy, and her clear black eyes met Bai Lin's. The faint smile on her lips already included everything that went without saying.

"Would you like some toasted yellow buns?"

This concludes the first volume. Due to the long time span, the author's writing style has changed to some extent, and there are many loopholes. I would like to thank my readers for their continued support. I will do my best to fix any loopholes I find.

The first volume primarily addresses the heroine's past struggles and helps the protagonist adapt to the alternate world. While it's quite successful in achieving these goals, it's a bit overly long. Overall, I wasn't entirely satisfied with the first half, but I can accept it, considering that people are constantly evolving.

Since this is my first time writing a work of this type, and I haven't seen any other works before, please bear with me if there are any problems or suggestions, and I will try my best to modify it.

Chapter 118 Suppressed Noise

On a not-so-bright morning, a cloudy day with the sun obscured by clouds, a young man was running down the village street. Crowds of people passed him on either side, all heading in the same direction. He was the only one standing against the tide in the vast sea of ​​people.

The noisy sounds coming from behind him made him walk even faster, and he could only hastily apologize to pedestrians he bumped into. Running like this, the young man quickly reached his destination. After all, the village wasn't very large. However, the intense exercise also made him breathless.

He leaned against a tent, hesitating whether to go in. That was the tent Bai Lin lived in. At this moment, Katie came back with a basket. The young man grabbed her shoulders as if he had found a lifeline. After taking two breaths, he said to the surprised Katie,

"Something terrible is happening, Katie!"

-

Perhaps because of the overcast weather, even in the daytime, people still lit bonfires in the center of the village. At the four corners of the street, there were also tall bonfires like street lamps, burning and emitting light and heat.

The crowd was bustling with people, and the clamor was full of discussion. Although the noise was very human, it seemed even more oppressive in this environment. Standing tall among the crowd was a bearded man standing on a wooden platform.

His name is Sion.

"What the hell are you trying to do, Sion?" Leightonhal asked in a low voice, as if he had sensed something was wrong.

"Don't be so nervous, this is definitely big information." Sean said with a smile, but the smile on his face seemed very deliberate and artificial. Leighton frowned and turned his head away.

"Alright, everyone's almost here now. It wouldn't be appropriate to keep you waiting down there for too long, so let's get started. Today I'm going to share some important information."

Sean stretched out his voice, allowing his powerful voice to shine through, and started a conversation. This was clearly very successful, and the villagers in the audience immediately quieted down. After all, most of them came here out of interest.

"Everyone knows the news that the Holy Son returned from slaying the dragon a few days ago. Here, I have some not-so-good news. No, it should be said that it is very bad news. That is-"

"Our savior, the so-called Holy Son, is actually colluding with aliens!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the audience fell silent for a long time, with sounds of people gasping for breath coming one after another, followed by another round of noisy discussions. Rubbish such as "That's impossible." "What should we do if this is true?" "It's true, I saw it with my own eyes..." filled the venue.

"Everyone, please be quiet. I know this news is very shocking to you. It's so sudden and hard to believe. There must be a reason for this."

One has to admit that Sean's way of thinking might be a little off, but his way of keeping people in suspense was quite effective. The crowd immediately pricked up their ears and listened attentively.

"Have you ever wondered why the Son of God would often bring a fragile witch like Katie Pello with him on adventures? Even the more capable witch, Klein, died at the hands of Karsus, so why would he bring along such a powerless burden?"

"Everyone probably knows about the disaster that the blonde witch caused over a decade ago. Apparently, she didn't suffer the consequences of her punishment back then. Now, I don't know what she's conspiring to do, even going so far as to deceive the Holy Son."

Hearing this, the audience was all stunned, while Sean watched the scene with satisfaction. In fact, he was the most serious racist in the village. He couldn't stand the idea of ​​a bastard with a different hair color living in the same territory with him.

Today, Bai Lin's reputation is growing, and she is very credible among the people. Just when he thought she had completely integrated into the village and he had to learn to accept it, his friend gave him an opportunity.

During a drunken conversation a few days ago, the hunchbacked Ralph told him that he had seen the goblin talking to her during the celebration of the Son's return. A few of his friends also mentioned that they had noticed it, so he began to prepare for today's scene.

"Don't you dare deceive the crowd with your lies!" A cold, resonant voice rang out, and a black shadow flashed, landing steadily on the stage. The stage itself was not large, but it was filled with the two bodies, and Sean almost fell from the sudden gravity. The person who took the stage was, of course, Bai Lin.

At this moment, she was wearing the same tin can she had asked for from Chris, covering her entire body with only her head exposed. Although she was shorter than Sean, she exuded immense dignity. As Sean stared at Bai Lin, he couldn't help but feel the authority of a superior over an inferior.

"I brought Katie with me for one and only one reason. She's powerful enough, stronger than anyone here, including me!"

Bai Lin clearly stated the facts, and the people in the audience were even more shocked, and the discussion was rustling. Sean couldn't help but feel ashamed. At this time, people in the audience came out to rescue him.

"It was very powerful, so powerful that it burned down half of the street." Bai Lin looked in the direction of the sound. Although he was not sure who it was, everyone in that area immediately shut up.

"Yes, if great power is used to do evil, it is not a good thing. Don't you think so, Lord Holy Son?" After receiving the response, Sion immediately laughed slyly, looking like a villain who had succeeded.

Bai Lin's face was gloomy, and he raised his hand high, as if he was about to attack. Seeing this, Sean quickly jumped off the platform and ran away. Bai Lin swung his hand downwards, smashing the platform under his feet into pieces, and he landed steadily on the ground.

"I once said that I would not call myself the Son of God and would not receive any preferential treatment. Even if I spoke to you at a higher level, I don't think it would be a good thing." Bai Lin explained his behavior in a calm tone.

"You are here to question the current heir of the Witch, Klein's sister. She has no credibility with you, but I can clearly promise here that every word I say is true. Katie Pello provided great assistance in my journey across the Ice Forest and across the Snowfields."

"Rather, this is actually a journey for both of us."

Sean clapped his hands in a sarcastic tone, "As expected of a witch, it's not easy to brainwash the Son of God to this extent."

"If she had such a convenient ability, she would have washed you first and arranged for you to clean the cesspool every day." Bai Lin immediately mocked back. As a modern person, she was still very good at dealing with sarcasm.

Chapter 119 Rescue

However, Sean's thick skin obviously wouldn't be developed in a day or two, and he wasn't willing to be outdone.

"See? Our Holy Son is talking nonsense. Isn't this a sign of brainwashing?"

Bai Lin was a little surprised when he heard this. It was true that his status was different now, and being too outspoken would easily lead to losses.

She glanced at the villagers in the audience. They all seemed surprised or disgusted by Bai Lin's speech, with only a few showing no reaction. After all, she was now seen as a saint who saved the world, and she shouldn't be treated like one of those foul-mouthed people.

At that moment, the old village chief's commanding voice rang out, "Stop fooling around!" He entered the arena leaning on a cane, maintaining a resolute posture. At this crucial moment, he naturally displayed the demeanor of a veteran. His voice was sonorous, and his strides were powerful, causing the crowd to make way for him.

"I have confirmed that the Holy Son is colluding with the alien race. This is indeed true, but it is absolutely not something that harms us. I believe that many of you here have witnessed the power of the Holy Son. If they want to harm us, is it necessary to collude with the alien race?"

The old village chief's gaze swept across the crowd, revealing four undeniable words. Although he admitted that Bai Lin had indeed engaged in inappropriate behavior, he didn't convict her, which was a relatively balanced approach.

Just as Sean was about to say something, Leightonhalr had already stood beside him and patted him on the shoulder, so he swallowed his words. The discussion gradually died down, and everyone turned their eyes to the village chief, waiting for his next words.

The village chief nodded in satisfaction. "Now, I hope the Holy Son can give a reasonable explanation for his actions."

Bai Lin nodded and stepped forward. "Actually, Goblin is a high-level craftsman I rescued from the dragon during the battle. As a reward, I invited him to the village to teach him some blacksmithing skills."

The village chief raised an eyebrow. "If that's the case, there's nothing more to say. Everyone, please don't forget the village's ancestral precepts. The authority of the Holy Son should be unquestionable. However, there will still be many objections to keeping foreigners in the village. How about asking the Holy Son to reconsider?"

Bai Lin thought about it for a moment. She chose to hide the goblin craftsman because she was worried about the so-called objections.

"No need. I have taught almost everything I should teach. Otherwise, I would not show up." An old voice came from afar. A black shadow flashed by, and the short goblin stood on Leidenhal's shoulder.

As soon as it appeared, the atmosphere among the villagers became tense. Bai Lin turned around and asked, "Why are you here?"

"What? Are you still worried they'll skin me alive? I'm not that fragile." The goblin smiled faintly and pointed his stick into the distance. A young woman in plain clothes, her face covered by a hood, slowly approached the crowd. Although she had only a few strands of golden hair hanging down her cheeks, some people noticed her and shouted as if they were avoiding her, then made way for her.

Fortunately, perhaps because of Bai Lin, no one dared to embarrass the blonde girl, who was simply walking. She quickly arrived in front of Bai Lin, her large, watery eyes adorably revealed from beneath her hood. Bai Lin couldn't help but smile, and in a flash, he removed her hood.

There was no doubt that the owner under the hat was Katie. She closed her eyes, sighed, turned around, and stood behind Bai Lin.

The crowd seemed to be ready to make a move, but no one spoke. Bai Lin raised his hand and said calmly,

"If you have any dissatisfaction, just say it directly. But don't forget——"

"My hair isn't black either." She said this in a threatening tone, word by word. Katie pulled her hand, signaling her not to do so, but the ferocity on Bai Lin's face remained undiminished.

"But, Saint Son, don't you know that back then..." Someone in the crowd finally spoke up. Regardless, Katie wasn't being targeted by so many people simply for racial reasons. As soon as this person spoke, others echoed him.

Just as the village chief was about to interrupt the topic, Bai Lin took the lead and spoke.

"Of course I know. That's why she's exploring the outside world with me now. Making a contribution to the village can be considered a form of atonement."

"Atonement? If a person's sins can be offset by doing good deeds, I will also become an adventurer so that I can commit crimes at will." At this moment, Sean started to act up again. This time, Bai Lin turned around and glared at him fiercely, which made him take a step back and close his lips.

Bai Lin turned around and sighed, "I'm not saying that she can atone for her sins by doing this. Ultimately, it's the victims' choice whether to forgive the redeemer or not. But some people with ulterior motives, it's best not to be caught by me."

"Are you threatening us, Lord Holy Son?" A voice came from somewhere in the crowd.

"If you think so, then you're certainly worthy of my threat. I don't mean to deny Katie's crimes. She was a sinner and she's a sinner now. But her sin wasn't because of her golden hair and face. Do you understand?"

The crowd was speechless, falling into a long silence. The already gloomy weather became even more oppressive. Finally, the village chief spoke up, breaking the silence. "Then, the final decision for today's matter is to let the goblins leave first. Is there any objection?"

The goblin nodded, and Bai Lin also nodded.

"Then, I hope no one will discuss today's events in private." The village chief swept his majestic gaze across the crowd, waved his hand, and signaled the guards to disperse. As the crowd dispersed, the village chief stopped Bai Lin and Katie,

"Come with me."

Village chief's home

The village chief's house wasn't much different from everyone else's; it was also a tent, not much bigger, except for a few more cabinets and a table. He walked behind the table, pulled out two stools, and pushed them over. Bai Lin naturally sat down without hesitation.

"What do you think of the village, Holy Son?"

The village chief poured out three glasses of water and handed them to the two of them, and then sat down himself. Bai Lin replied more pertinently,

"That's right, but I just can't stand the unfair treatment of Katie."

She certainly thought so. Chinese people generally prefer hard beds, and the food was something she could get used to. Life there presented no major obstacles for her. Although there were no familiar electronic gadgets, she had already stopped missing such a wonderful place.

The second volume recruits a large number of characters, and the format is suggested as follows:

Name: (You can refer to an existing name)

gender:

Faction: (Humanity has three Knight Orders at its top, with the Guards Regiment at the lower level. You can now refer to it by the Knight Order, or create your own faction with additional information.)

Race: (There are currently no sub-humans on the human side, but there are dragons)

age:

Occupation/Battle Rank:

Brief description of appearance:

Brief description of personality:

Brief background:

Remarks:

Chapter 120 The Village’s Past

"Then, Master Saint, do you have any good solutions? I understand the problems in the village, but..."

Bai Lin interrupted decisively, "Leave the village."