As a villain, I really don't want to be pursued by the heroine.

The poster girl exclaimed, causing everyone to turn around and look.

Red shook his head, his nose almost raised to the sky in pride.

"not only that!"

"We will also completely wipe out the entire bandit gang!"

Among the seven underground forces in the Academy City, the Thieves' Group is not the strongest, but it is the one that conflicts the most with adventurers and causes the most headaches for the guild.

The Adventurer's Guild had assembled teams several times to defeat the bandit gangs, but they failed to achieve any results. Instead, they lost several valuable A-level adventurers, which gave Andy [Black Claw] a lot of achievements.

How could they possibly wipe out a team that was currently carrying students and conducting practical tests?!

[Black Claw] Andy was blown to pieces, and there was no way to bring back his head for the bounty.

But Red deliberately left a few thieves alive and escorted them back so that they could tell the truth.

These people were the thief cadres second only to the chief and deputy chief, and were also the villains on the wanted list. With their testimony, everyone was finally able to believe in this achievement.

Of course, no one believed that a Sequence 8 [Thunder Lance] could defeat [Black Claw].

And Red had no intention of taking all the credit. Instead, he stood on the table with a wine glass in his hand, continuing the traditional adventurer's skill of bragging.

"[Black Claw] Andy is really powerful! But compared to big brother [Sword Ghost], he's nothing!"

"【Sword Ghost】? Is that the new A-rank?"

"Is he really that powerful? Even Black Claw is no match for him?!"

Many people looked around, trying to find the swordsman in the black robe.

"But why didn't he come to the celebration party?"

"Black Claw is a formidable foe after all, and Sword Ghost is likely seriously injured. Should he go and recuperate?"

Upon hearing this, Reid waved his hand with a mocking look that said, "You are too young."

"Injured? Just because of his [Black Claw]?"

"Let me tell you, Brother Sword Ghost killed that bastard with just one strike of his sword!"

Defeat Sequence 7 with one sword?

The audience was stunned, and then burst into laughter.

This is ridiculous! Even at Sequence 6, few people can kill a Sequence 7 with a single sword strike, right?!

Amidst the laughter of the crowd, Red started arguing with them with his face flushed.

The Academy City is different from other places. The extraordinary people here are as numerous as stars and are not rare.

However, a strong person who can defeat Sequence 7 is another matter, worthy of the attention of any force.

Under the shadows, the pitch-black little snake slithered slowly past, taking note of the news with a serious expression.

In fact, Roy didn't win that easily, it was just a matter of tactics, it looked like an instant kill.

[Qi and Blood Condensation] consumes one's own Qi and Blood, and once used, one will become weak. Even a single strike is a killing move that consumes a lot of energy.

Of course, he also had many trump cards, including [Weapon Projection: Dragon Fang], [Fire Flame], and [Ember Destruction]. Even [Iron Blood]'s own combat method didn't rely solely on a single weapon, but instead continuously projected different weapons to disrupt the opponent. However, due to considerations of concealing his identity, he didn't use them all at once.

Roughly speaking, he could easily defeat a Sequence 6, if not guarantee victory, but he could also protect himself. Against someone like Andy, who was in the upper echelons of Sequence 7, while it would take some effort, it was a sure win. However, if Andy tried to flee immediately, Roy, lacking speed and ranged attack capabilities, might not be able to stop him. That was why he had to go to great lengths to provoke him.

However, he has become somewhat numb to these embarrassing rumors. On the bright side, the more outrageous the rumors are, the more likely it is that the outside world will misjudge his strength.

Compared to the false reputation of [Sword Ghost], he cared more about the real gains this time.

【Congratulations on completing the Fate-Defying Node! 】

[Current Fate-Defying Node Nightingale]

[Nightingale's Fate-Defying Progress]: 20%

[Reward]: Fate Reversal Point +1

Chapter 79: I don’t want to die socially!

The reversal of fate point is the key to the advancement of Roy's [False King] bloodline, and it is also a necessary condition for activating the [Blade of the Former King] to exchange one for one with the enemy at the extreme.

This thing is like a nuclear weapon. It’s best not to use it, but it must be there, and the more the better.

At the same time, he also obtained the certificate of the king, which came from the blood stone of the last true ancestor.

This is also a necessity for the [False King] to be promoted.

Although this thing was a common trophy for him and Nia, Nia seemed to be more obsessed with the process of treasure hunting and did not seem to have much interest in the treasure itself.

If Nia really wanted the bloodstone, she could compensate him with other treasures.

The completion of the two major goals, the Fate-Defying Node and the King's Certificate, finally ensured the promotion path of the [Pseudo-King] and gave Roy more confidence in the future.

Otherwise, relying solely on the power of [Iron Blood], let alone dealing with cultists, it would be difficult to even deal with enemies of the level of [Black Claw].

However, in addition to this, Roy also had an unexpected gain.

【title】:

[Sword Ghost]: The legend of your slaying of the thief Black Claw spreads among adventurers, and your ghostly presence terrifies the underworld. Your compassion for the weak and your ruthlessness against your enemies earn you a role model among adventurers and a demonic presence among the underworld. Your name, [Sword Ghost], will spread throughout the Academy.

[Reputation]: +1000

The original intention of hiding his identity was essentially to hide the bloodline of the [False King] so as to avoid being targeted by cultists.

Looking back now, this decision was really wise.

Who would have thought that the thieves' group was also involved with cultists?

He had long experienced the power and weirdness of the cultists, and most importantly, these things were as difficult to eradicate as an endless wildfire.

The senior Rowling had suffered terribly from the pursuit of cultists before, and Roy didn't want to follow in her footsteps.

Thanks to this time's attack as the Sword Ghost, even if the cultists still hold a grudge, they will only target the illusory adventurer Sword Ghost and will not come to the academy to cause trouble.

What does your search for [Sword Ghost] have to do with me, Roy?

Thinking about it this way, the boasting of Red and others will help spread the name of "Sword Ghost", and it will be easier to attract the attention of the cultists and make them search for the enemy in the void.

Perhaps because the story of 'killing Black Claw with one sword' was too hard to believe, Red tactfully changed the subject.

"But besides Sword Ghost, these two kids also performed very well!"

"Especially that little girl! She's quick-witted, experienced, and has excellent reconnaissance skills. She even fought several rounds with Black Claw before the Sword Ghost showed up!"

One of the adventurers said excitedly, "Miss Nia, if you hadn't come out to fight the Black Claw, we wouldn't have survived until the Sword Ghost arrived to rescue us!"

"A toast to her!"

"Jinia Lily!"

The adventurers shouted Nia's name and raised their glasses to her.

Nia, whose name was called, immediately rubbed her head and smiled like a flower. She straightened her back proudly, her full breasts swaying, and her nose was almost raised to the sky: "Hehe, no big deal, no big deal."

Nia raised her glass and drank with the adventurers. Instead of trying to stop them, she felt quite happy and at ease.

The girl drank a glass of mead generously and let out a puff. Then, she squinted her moist eyes, tilted her head slightly, and looked at Roy. "But the most powerful one is still our Lord Sword Ghost, right?"

Roy felt inexplicably guilty when he was looked at.

The boy put on his usual serious face: "Of course, I'm an A-rank adventurer after all."

"I heard that someone saved your life in the end. The Sword Ghost won't come to save you every time, so you'd better be careful in the future." Roy couldn't help but remind her to prevent her from getting too proud.

"You really won't come?" Nia muttered softly, but a happy smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

The adventurers' revelry continued, but in terms of drinking capacity and experience, the students were still a little behind them.

As the night deepened, the atmosphere in the Adventurer's Guild became more and more heated, but the students either returned to school or were drunkenly knocked to the ground.

Roy could drink quite a bit, but he was also very restrained. Although he wasn't the type to party all night, seeing Nia in such high spirits, he figured it wouldn't hurt to accompany her for once.

To his surprise, after a few rounds of clinking glasses, Nia did not indulge in the joy of the adventurers, but returned to him with two glasses of wine.

"Go out for some fresh air?"

"Alright."

Roy took the wine glass and followed the girl to a corner by the window, away from the hustle and bustle.

Nia seemed to have drunk quite a bit of wine; her face was flushed, her eyes were moist, and sweat trickled down her forehead, sticking to a few strands of her hair. Her once delicate features now resembled melting honey, or honey transformed into fine wine, possessing a unique aura.

She didn't say anything, just stared at me with a smile, as if there was something else behind her.

Being looked at like this by a girl was bound to make him feel uncomfortable. Roy asked curiously, "What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

"Wrong answer. You are missing something."

"what......"

Roy suddenly realized it, touched his empty neck, and was speechless for a moment.

After all, it was a gift from Nia. Even though he had exhausted all his strength from fighting against the vampire's shadow, Roy was reluctant to take it off.

Unexpectedly, after the battle with Black Claw, the Obsidian Shield he had been wearing around his neck disappeared.

Roy said half annoyed and half apologetically: "I'm sorry, I must have lost it when I was dealing with the thieves earlier."

As soon as she finished speaking, Nia raised her fingertips, and saw an obsidian-carved shield pendant dangling under her fingertips.

Roy's eyes widened in surprise: "You found it?"

He was about to take the pendant, but Nia dodged it with her small hand.

"Guess where I found it?"

"Ugh......"

I remember that when I set out to deal with the thieves who sneaked in, the pendant seemed to still be there.

So that means...?!

Looking at Nia's green eyes that seemed to have seen through everything, Roy felt his mouth numb and didn't know what to say for a moment.

The Sword Ghost's identity was a secret, and even more of a danger. Especially since the Sword Ghost had already attacked the cultists, he was likely already being targeted. If Nia became involved with him, she would also be drawn into the cultists' murderous intentions.

But most importantly, Roy doesn't want to die socially!

A taciturn and aloof swordsman, the top adventurer in the Lionheart Kingdom, such an exaggerated title is embarrassing to hear!

Under the identity of Sword Ghost, Roy seems to be wearing a mask, but in fact he has taken off the mask, letting himself go, and satisfying his childhood fantasy of being Batman.

But once his identity is exposed, Roy will be embarrassed.

Especially since Red and the others were still making up all sorts of outrageous rumors. Not to mention his immense strength, they also said that [Sword Ghost] was handsome, a true sea king, and had unspeakable relationships with all sorts of beauties in the academy...

It's totally slandering people's innocence!

Besides, Nia is a fun-loving person. If she knew she was the Sword Ghost, she would be teased to death!

"Hey, isn't this Roy? Instead of slaying the dragon and saving the princess, are you taking a walk and killing villains?" "Or, are you going to have fun at some girl's house today?"

Just when Roy was at a loss for words, Nia chuckled and waved her hand: "Look how nervous you are. Actually, I found it near the tent."

"Please keep it safe next time." The girl extended her fair wrist and returned the [Obsidian Shield].

Chapter 80 Satisfaction

Seeing that the other party did not doubt the identity of the Sword Ghost, Roy finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The damaged hanging wire has been repaired.

Roy was about to put the pendant back on when Nia interrupted him excitedly: "Wait, let me help you put it on."

"I can handle this little thing myself."

"Hey, don't be shy, it's just a pendant."

Unable to outsmart the other party, the boy had no choice but to let the other party manipulate him.

Roy thought to himself, it's okay for others to wear pendants, but the problem is that you are not an ordinary person!

The girl's bosom was too majestic yet too soft. Once she got too close, it always made Roy suffer in every sense.

Nia, who was always carefree, slowed down her movements at this moment, moved closer to Roy, gently pinched the pendant and put it around his neck.