Chapter 211: Three Unmatchable Individuals
To my late Grandma in Heaven, I am your grandson Wu Fan, an otaku more ordinary than ordinary. My greatest wish in this life was to live a stable and peaceful life, my greatest happiness was to live a lazy life, and my greatest extravagance was to marry a wife who could tolerate my attitude of living a lazy life.
It should have been like this, but over two years ago, I accidentally transmigrated. That would have been fine, but why did it have to be the Diablo World, ravaged by war? And now, someone has even come to discuss matters related to usurping the throne and changing dynasties with me. Please tell me, what heinous evil did your beloved grandson commit in his past life to end up in such a state?
"Alice, what should I do?"
I sighed, slumping onto the table like a limp cabbage worm.
"Waaah~~ Even if you ask me, I don't know. I don't have any experience, you see."
Little Ghost also sighed, looking at me with a troubled gaze.
After thinking for a long time, I still didn't believe that this was something a novice like me could solve. At this point, consulting an experienced Elder was the wisest choice. In the entire Lut Gholein, the only person I knew and could trust was Fara's disciple, the Representative of the Lut Gholein Magic Guild, Master Talen.
I quickly tidied my attire and came to the Mage Guild again. Talen happened to be in the Study Room, looking at books and researching something while slurping down plain soup. After hearing my sudden news, he coughed violently a few times, and two white noodles immediately shot out of his nostrils.
Stating that he had no authority or ability to solve this problem, he suggested that if I truly needed Help, I could contact the Rogue Encampment. He advised me to ask Lady Akara and the other Elders, who were wise from age, for some suggestions.
I don't know how Talen contacted the Rogue Encampment. After tinkering in the Secret Room for a while, he came out holding a Beast Skin Scroll.
"This is Lady Akara's suggestion for you, Lord."
He handed the Scroll in his hand to me and buried himself back in the pile of books – fiercely tackling that bowl of soup. As expected, he was a disciple taught by Research Fanatic Fara.
"Oh?"
I curiously unfolded the Beast Hide and carefully read the information inside.
Fortunately, Akara and the others weren't the type of Wise Persons who acted pretentious. They didn't play any profound word games in their hints. The general meaning was to give me full authority to decide. As an Elder, I should train more. Come on, have some common sense! Training should start with small matters, right? Isn't this like telling a Level 1 Novice to complete a Level 100 Quest? Do you think this is some wish-fulfillment novel about slaying gods and demons?
However, they probably also knew that my Brain wasn't very good, so they specifically gave a suggestion at the end. If I really wasn't confident, I could consult Cain's relative – Ryan Cain (Cain's full name is Deckard Cain). Like Cain, he is a Wise Person with rich Knowledge and extensive experience. He would surely be able to provide very pertinent suggestions.
After bidding farewell to Talen, who was deep in thought, I was led by a Middle-aged Mage to Ryan Cain's House. This was located in the large Residential Area of Lut Gholein, where everyone living there was either rich or noble. At least, walking along the way, I hadn't seen a single shabby Building. The smooth floor paved with Marble and the layers of Arabian-style Buildings surrounding me gave me a feeling of being among skyscrapers, having become accustomed to the poor living atmosphere of the Rogue Encampment. It was quite ironic.
Ryan's home occupied a large plot of land here. Regardless of the interior decoration and Buildings, just this point alone was astonishing in this Residential Area where every inch of Dirt was worth Gold. In Fact, Ryan was indeed a great wealthy man. Not only was he knowledgeable, but he also had a knack for doing business. As his poor relative, Cain mostly relied on his assistance to get by. How could the Rogue Elder's meager salary be enough for Cain to squander? It probably wouldn't even be enough to buy a Book. In Sanctuary, where Paper and printing technology were scarce, the Value of a Book was equivalent to Gold.
In Front of the Courtyard was a unique Arabian-style Building. Behind the House was a Small Grove. The servant told us that Ryan was currently in the Back Garden, which was the Study House in the Small Grove behind.
Following the quiet path into the Jungle, we found this Great Scholar of Lut Gholein, also a great wealthy man and Cain's rich relative, Ryan, in a simple Small Wooden Cabin deep within the lush greenery. Perhaps it was a unique dress of their clan; Ryan, like Cain, wore a simple gray robe. A white beard hung from his kind and benevolent smiling face, and in his hand was a common Cane. Coupled with his similar Figure and Appearance to Cain, when I first saw him, I thought he and Cain were Twins. However, upon closer observation, the Difference could still be seen clearly.
After the Middle-aged Mage who led the way excused himself, Ryan invited me into his Wooden House. Calling it a House was less accurate than calling it a Warehouse. The walls of the House were piled with dozens of bookshelves as high as the Roof, about three or four meters tall. An A-frame ladder was needed to reach the books on the very top.
"Is that so?"
Ryan pushed up the black glasses on his nose. Noticing my surprised Gaze, he took off the glasses, which looked very old-fashioned to me, and said with a smile.
"Are you curious about this? This is a little gadget made by the Dwarves. Although its Appearance isn't very beautiful, it's indeed very practical. You can see more clearly when you wear it."
"Oh, so that's how it is."
I was just surprised that there were glasses in the Diablo World. But thinking about it, it wasn't a big deal. There were also Pigs, Cattle and Sheep in the Diablo World. However, Ryan's words piqued my Curiosity.
"Do the Dwarf race really exist? Where are they now? Why have I never seen them?"
"Of course, the Existence of the Dwarf race is absolutely not groundless Rumor. They live in the more distant west. Even now, many things they made are still circulating. As for why they are unwilling to interact with us Humans, that's a long story. If you are interested, I can explain it to you slowly..."
Speaking of these Rumors, Ryan immediately became energetic. He talked endlessly, but soon realized that now was not the time to discuss these things.
"Cough cough, sorry, I can't stop once I start talking about these things. It's an old habit. Alright, let's get back to the topic we were discussing."
He chuckled a few times and continued.
"I've also heard a little about Princess Marissa. Combining what you just said, her words can be believed to a certain Extent. However, I hope you can ask about the process in more detail when the time comes. After all, we Adventurers can't just blindly let a little girl lead us by the nose, can we?"
"Yes, that's what I think too. But, to be honest, I'm not good at these things. Can I arrange for Princess Marissa to meet you then? With Grandpa Ryan here, I'm sure she won't be able to pull any tricks."
"Hehe~~"
Ryan smiled and looked at me without answering, making me feel that the little plan I was hatching in my heart had been seen through completely by this wise old man.
"It seems your personality is somewhat similar to Kashya's. Forget it, if that's the case, I'll make the trip myself with these old Bones when the time comes. I'll see what kind of person this resourceful Princess is."
After a while, Ryan shook his head with Helplessness and replied.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Grandpa Ryan."
I happily bowed to him. Ha, I can finally get away! That's right, ever since I got Akara's suggestion, I planned to be a hands-off manager. What is the most important Quality of a manager in the 21st century? It's not their own talent and Ability, but the Ability to be good at discovering, deploying, and utilizing talent. As a Leader, how can I do everything myself?
After chatting for a while, I was about to leave. Ryan said finally.
"My dear Wu, I know a little about your Quest in Lut Gholein. I want to ask. Did Akara instruct you on anything you need to pay attention to?"
"Yes, Akara and the others instructed me very detailedly."
I expressed my sincere gratitude for the concern of this old man.
"Good, that's good. But there's one more thing I must mention again. Regarding your Quest this time, although it shouldn't be a problem with your Strength, you still need to be careful. There are three people you absolutely must be wary of. May Heaven bless you that you never encounter them here."
Ryan said with a solemn expression.
"I've also heard a little about these three people from Akara. A Paladin, a Barbarian, and a Wizard. But Akara didn't tell me their Names or what they look like. I won't be able to recognize them even if I meet them later." Saying this, my face immediately fell.
"With your current Strength, even if you don't know their Names or Appearance, when they stand In Front of you, you will naturally feel it. Your Intuition will tell you that the Enemy before you is irresistible. By then, it will be too late. So, Wu, do not try to approach them. They are Existences that you are currently unable to match."
Seeing my eager Appearance, Ryan immediately gave me a harsh warning.
"I understand. I will carefully avoid them."
Looking at Ryan's serious face, I couldn't help but put away my Curiosity. I knew my own limitations. Facing Class-Changed Ones of Level 20 or 30, I might still be able to secure victory, but compared to the High-Level Warriors in Harrogath, I still had a great Distance to go.
"But why did those three Fall? You repeatedly warned me to be careful. Are they the only three with the strongest Strength in the Fallen Alliance?"
Seeing that Ryan and Akara had mentioned them repeatedly, my Curiosity accidentally resurfaced.
"Of course not. The Scale of the Fallen Alliance is much larger than you imagine. There are quite a few people in Act II as well. However, these people are under surveillance and rarely return to the First World. These three people can be said to be the 'strongest' three Warriors in the First World. The most important thing is that their whereabouts are elusive. Sometimes they even appear in the Rogue Encampment or Lut Gholein, so your Chance of encountering them is the greatest.
If it were other Fallen Ones of High-Level Warrior rank, even if you couldn't defeat them with your Strength, you could still escape safely. But if you encounter those three, you won't have any Chance to escape. That's why we repeatedly instructed you, hoping you would be extremely vigilant."
"I understand."
My face changed slightly. Heaven, so that's how it is. What I originally thought was not a dangerous Quest, Ryan's words made the Pressure rise. My Life was actually hanging by a thread!
Seeing my troubled Appearance, the tense expression on Ryan's face gradually relaxed.
"You don't need to worry so much. If it were really that dangerous, Akara and the others wouldn't have given it to you to complete. You know, you are their treasure now." He said with a chuckle, looking at my worried face.
"Regarding the behavior of those three, the Paladin, as long as you don't provoke him, you'll be fine. Although he is a Fallen One, his personality is still neutral, even leaning towards Kindness. It's just because of certain unavoidable reasons that led to his Fall; As for the Barbarian, his personality is not evil, but he is very warlike and doesn't know the severity of his blows. Several Warriors have been killed by him during challenges, although this may not have been his intention. You don't need to worry too much about him. He probably doesn't think much of your current Strength. Similarly, as long as you don't provoke him, nothing will happen; Only that Sorceress..."
Speaking of this, Ryan hesitated.
"He is the strongest of the three. His personality is unpredictable. He is the one you need to be most wary of among the three."
"Grandpa Ryan, thank you for your teachings. I will definitely bear them in mind."
Finally, I bowed to this kind old man again.
"I've said everything that needs to be said. The rest is up to you, my dear Wu. I wish you a smooth journey on this Quest."
Walking back, I pondered Ryan's last sentence. Everything that needed to be said has been said? Does that mean there are some things that shouldn't be said? Is it because my authority is not enough? Or is it for my own good?
I shook my Head. I still trusted Akara and the others. They shouldn't have any reason to harm me. It seems that it's better not to know the things that shouldn't be known. The more I know, the heavier my heart becomes. It's best to let these things rot in their stomachs forever.
Oh Heaven, please let me be an ignorant and happy person!
I raised my hands and silently prayed, then shook my Head with Helplessness again. This behavior was as nonsensical as praying to Heaven after watching an adult film before Transmigration, saying something like "Heaven, please drop a House full of pure and innocent Little Lolis for me." The moment I stepped into the position of Elder, I had already deeply sunk into the great mud pit of the Diablo World and could no longer extricate myself.
When I came back to my senses, I found that I had once again fallen into the vast crowd!