Sword and Magic and Taxi

While the three musketeers were busy with their new equipment, Druid Joseph came to the home of Ranger Carl. Unfortunately, when he got here, there was no one there. Not only was Ranger not at home, Solu, Dogmeat, and Worm didn't stay either.

The small animals in the Ranger Tree smelled the familiar natural scent from Druid, and were not afraid of him, but they did not surround him and continued to do what they were doing quietly and peacefully. The big white goose guarding the house called twice, but did not rush up to drive it away. Joseph climbed into the tree hole room by himself and saw that the ranger had brought all his commonly used weapons.

There were three kettles hanging on the wall, but they are gone now, indicating that Carl was on a long journey. Joseph could probably guess what he was going to do, and it was most likely related to the incident at Viper Cliff Castle.

Why didn't you wait for me? Today happens to be the day of our annual meeting? Joseph thought for a moment and guessed that this might have something to do with Solu. Maybe Karl wanted to train the half-orcs, so he went with him. Will I still delay the growth of the half-orcs?

If you think about it carefully, it's really possible. Joseph is one of the few masters among the druids of the Farmer Forest. The internal title given to him is Master of Infinite Druids, which means that he can maintain a close state of intimacy with any existence without any gap. Even excluding the bonus of his telepathic powers, Joseph is still an all-rounder in healing, combat, transformation, and knowledge of animals and plants. The only drawback is that he does not have a fixed powerful animal companion.

Karl and Joseph each have their own strengths, but in terms of overall strength, Joseph is still a bit higher. If he takes part in an adventure, Solu is likely to fall into a situation where he has nothing to do and no major dangers. How can he get some exercise? Joseph thought for a while, this might be the only explanation.

Serpent's Cliff has always been an area of ​​great concern to the Druid community, as evil shadow creatures appear there every year, harming travelers who visit the area. After many efforts, the problem of Viper Cliff Castle has not been cured. Fortunately, the situation has not worsened.

But this year is different from the past. A worrying prophecy appeared in the druid's dream of nature. Shadows took on substance, evil gained flesh, forests burned, and rising ashes covered the sky. After discussion among the elders of the Departed Walker community, they believe that this prophecy is likely to come true, and it will be a terrible human disaster.

The two elders went south to establish contact with other druid communities, on the one hand for early warning, and on the other hand to obtain more information and intelligence. Two elders led two teams to patrol from different directions, looking for clues from subtle details to determine when and where the disaster might occur. The last elder, Joseph, was responsible for managing the daily affairs of the Departed community during this time.

He felt that he was completely overqualified for such a thing, so he just took advantage of the annual meeting to sneak out. He wanted to go to Serpent Cliff Castle with Ranger Carl to check out the situation so that he could feel reassured. At the same time, he was also very interested in the young man he saw in the Dream Technique.

What I didn't expect was that Mike was very talented as a Druid and had a certain foundation. Regardless of whether this prophecy turns out to be a disaster, Joseph believes that the Druid community will continue to develop. Whether they are Druid exchange students from the Eagle Wing Community or absorbing Mike to become a new Druid, it is all for this purpose.

Since Karl is not here, it is time to go back to find Mike. Joseph sat for a while and then made up his mind. As the temporary manager, I cannot leave the community for a long time. I can only choose between going to Viper Cliff Castle or taking Mike back to study. Since Karl has brought all his men, there should be no problem. The dwarf village's dazzling gemstone pendant has a strong protective ability against shadow monsters. Karl will not forget that thing.

Joseph came quietly and left quietly. Not long after he left, two sneaky figures appeared near the Ranger tree.

The half-orc Solu hid in the bushes and squinted his eyes to observe this home where he had lived for a long time. The wind blows through the leaves, and the rustling sound is so familiar; the sun-lit open space, and the warmth I feel when lying on it, seems to be still around me.

There's no one there, what are you careful about? A muffled voice like a patient with a bad cold sounded next to Solu.

Solu frowned and looked at the kobold beside him, not hiding the disgust in his eyes. Kobolds have always been the target of ranger Carl's efforts to drive them away. These nasty creatures always cause destruction and reproduce very quickly.

But the kobold in front of me is different from other kobolds. His eyes were pure black, without a trace of white. The black eye sockets radiate black lines outward, like a pair of burned-out holes. At the same time, his strength, agility, and physical endurance have all been improved, making him on par with Thor.

Orcs have also seen this kobold cast a black cloud spell to blind its prey. Solu touched the brilliant gem pendant on his chest. He never thought that this trophy could be obtained so easily.

In fact, he quite likes Dog Meat, a poor old guy who doesn't say anything and sleeps all day long. Unlike that snake, it seems to see everything clearly when squinting its eyes, and often stares at itself. If Gorou dies and the big snake takes over, my life will probably become difficult, right?

Or is it better now, with more freedom? If you want to eat some meat, you don’t have to bother so much. Wouldn’t it be nice to just kill it, cook it, or chew it? The shield Mike left behind is really a good thing. No matter what kind of impact it receives, it feels like a feather falling on you. No wonder he was able to injure me. It turns out he was cheating with this thing!

With the shield and now the talisman, I will definitely be able to stand out among my new friends with my abilities. What we have to do now is to get the map in Ranger Carl's house, which has the terrain of the forest, shortcuts, and the locations of all villages and towns marked on it. What I said was certainly not as detailed as what was recorded on the map. Share this map with new friends, and you can also get the things shared by new friends, specifically potions that can enhance your physical fitness.

Thinking of the potion, Solu's heart felt hot. Wait for me here, I'll come as soon as I can.

The kobold held a piece of long grass in the corner of his mouth and said nonchalantly: Go ahead. I like waiting.

Solu carried a spare shield on his back, crawled to Karl's room in a few moments, and began to rummage through the boxes. But the map was given to Zhao Mai by the ranger a long time ago. How could it be found here?

Is it impossible that he took it with him? He has a map in his head, so why would he take another one? If there is no map, how can he share it with his friends?

The ranger doesn't have anything valuable, but if he has exquisite weapons, his friends will definitely like them.

The big white goose shook its butt, walked to the door of the tree hole, and looked around. The sound of breaking things that kept coming from inside made it a little scared.

The orc walked toward it, and it quickly drew back its neck and pretended to preen the feathers under its wings, hoping not to be blamed. A pair of big hands grabbed it, and a hot feeling imprinted on the neck.

Solu held the goose with its neck broken, thinking that a meal of meat could fool him. After all, he was sharing it with the kobolds. He looked at the animals near the Ranger tree and saw that there were only a few rabbits worth eating. Alas, what kind of life have I been living? I have never been able to eat meat well.