Chapter 256: Chapter 161: Archbishop of Death—Lu Cang

I’ll have to bring it up with Kumironi subtly later.

Otherwise, looking at Kumironi beside me, who thought the Death Church was finally eradicated and that the future was bright...

’Lu Cang felt like he was going to explode.’

’Still, the Legendary Adventurer’s Guild has saved the continent once again.’

’They really are legendary.’

’It’s like they’re either saving the world or on their way to save it.’

"Of course, a lot of the credit goes to Little Lu Cang as well."

Kumironi said with a smile to Lu Cang, who was beside him.

"It’s just a shame that you deciphering the secret message about the final Sacrifice is a top secret within the Life Church."

"We can’t announce it to the public, or it would put you in a dangerous situation."

Lu Cang nodded slightly.

’Even though my fame has skyrocketed, in terms of actual achievements...’

’Lu Cang has always been a marginal figure who hasn’t participated in anything.’

’Any grudges or conflicts others have are mostly directed at Iz and Chi Cheng.’

’As for this new genius Mage...’

’Perhaps the type of person who can’t beat Iz but still wants to cause him some trouble might try to give his disciple a hard time.’

’But it’s hard to imagine someone with such a narrow mindset being a powerhouse among Level 6s.’

’And as for any Reincarnator who isn’t Level 6, Lu Cang was confident he could handle them.’

’As for defeating them... well, Lu Cang actually felt he could probably beat most of them. It’s just best not to be overconfident.’

’Take someone like the Level 5 Lu Luwei, for instance.’

’Lu Cang still couldn’t beat her.’

’There was no other reason than her range being too great... A Level 5 Lu Luwei’s optimal range was now over three thousand kilometers.’

’On his past life’s Earth, that was far enough to shoot halfway across the planet.’

’At that distance, Lu Cang couldn’t even perceive where Lu Luwei’s arrows were coming from, let alone catch up to her.’

’Imagine walking down the street one day, and suddenly hundreds of thousands of arrows rain down from the sky.’

’A shower of arrows falling from all four cardinal directions.’

’Where would you even begin to look for the person responsible?’

Lu Luwei had also had a little to drink, and her face was slightly flushed.

However, she felt she hadn’t been much help during this operation, which left her a little dejected.

’Lu Luwei, don’t be too hard on yourself.’

’Tomorrow I’ll take you to the arena and let you crush Leng Qingying. Maybe that’ll cheer you up.’

’A Level 5 fighting a Level 4 is a bit of a dick move, I know.’

’But it’s the perfect way to let Lu Luwei experience the thrill of a Level advantage.’

’That should help Lu Luwei get over her funk about being useless in a fight against Level 6s.’

...

After eating and drinking their fill, he listened to them bullshit until midnight.

Finally, it was time to head back.

The stars of the show today weren’t Lu Cang, so he naturally escaped the fate of being forced to drink into a stupor.

’In reality, with bodies like Chi Cheng and the others, they probably wouldn’t get drunk to the point of passing out.’

’If they wanted to, they could probably sober up completely with a single thought.’

’I’ll deal with the Death Church matter tomorrow.’

Lu Luwei happened to want to go for a walk.

The two who had passed out on the table were obviously unavailable, so in the end, Lu Cang found himself standing on the city wall with Lu Luwei.

Getting to the wall involved a minor incident.

After he showed his proof of being the Chief Mage, the city guard commander tactfully withdrew.

’I have to say...’

’this Chief Mage title is getting more and more useful.’

’It feels damn good to pull rank.’

’With power, you really can do whatever you want.’

Back on the city wall, Lu Cang finally had the leisure to observe the scenery during the Months of Death and Destruction.

Outside the city, what should have been lush green fields was now a desolate wasteland. Distant, withered trees, like the dying embers of a fire, continuously turned to scattered ash.

The Months of Death and Destruction.

Illnesses become more fatal, injuries are extremely difficult to heal, and they tend to develop into mortal wounds.

The effect of healing is greatly diminished during these months.

After being damaged, physical matter also decays rapidly, heading toward a state of utter ruin.

For example, an ordinary tree...

...if it gets a moderately severe gash, it will begin to crumble away like joss paper touched by fire, the gash growing larger and larger.

Until eventually, it is completely destroyed.

This wasn’t just true for trees. Equipment, buildings, even a Shield or a Guardian’s barrier were all the same.

Equipment becomes fragile, and defenses are very easily pierced.

That’s why the Months of Death and Destruction are the months with the highest death rate.

Due to various factors, any minor accident could become a fatal cause of death for an Adventurer.

"Lu Luwei?"

Lu Luwei was leaning on the parapet, gazing into the distance.

"Lu Cang, do you think I can become an Adventurer like Iz and the others?"

’How do you want me to answer that?’

’Am I supposed to say no?’

’I’m not some kid with no emotional intelligence...’

"Of course you’ll become a great Adventurer, Lu Luwei."

Lu Luwei stared into the distance. "But after the battles a few days ago, I feel like I’m still so far from their level."

"There’s still so much I need to improve."

"If I just stay as I am now, I’ll never catch up..."

"Lu Cang, do you think you’ll become an Adventurer as strong as them one day?"

’Sigh...’

’Another one agonizing over getting stronger.’

’Just a few days ago I had to straighten out Leng Qingying, and now it’s Lu Luwei’s turn to get sentimental.’

Lu Cang replied without a second thought, "I will. After all, my talent is even greater than Iz’s."

"Don’t worry, Lu Luwei."

"Even though your talent isn’t as good as mine, you’re already very strong compared to the average person."

"Besides, in my eyes, Iz and the others aren’t some insurmountable mountain. All that matters is maintaining the determination to surpass them."

Lu Luwei fell into a brief silence.

’Who the hell was asking about you?’