Eye of Evolution

Chapter 36: As Expected

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“Your Excellency, the previous offense was a misunderstanding. Moreover, I was also punished. My consciousness was almost scattered, and I’ve only recovered some of my strength now.”

Bai Xiaowen finally realized that the banshee Delifa’s failure last time was not because of her lack of energy, but because she had been retaliated against by him. After thinking about it, the only thing that could retaliate against Delifa and made her afraid to recklessly use her mental attacks on him was the mysterious blood-red eyeball.

“Why did you come out this time?” Bai Xiaowen felt more confident after coming to that conclusion.

“We need soul energy. What I don’t understand is why you aren’t willing to absorb the soul flames of these skeletons.” The banshee Delifa said helplessly,” You can only complete your Class change after absorbing enough soul energy. ”

Delifa had been spying on Bai Xiaowen in the Soul Stone, so she was aware that Bai Xiaowen was going to change his Class.

Bai Xiaowen shook his head and said, “These low-level Skeleton Warriors should have the worst soul energy. I want to change my Class, so of course I have to absorb stronger soul energy.”

The banshee Delifa said hesitantly, “Forgive me for being blunt. Although you have a powerful Will hidden in you, you are a little weak. Killing a large number of low-level Skeleton Warriors is already a difficult task for you.”

Bai Xiaowen smiled and said, “No, you don’t understand. Someone will help me to complete this quest.”

“That’s impossible. I’ve been watching your actions. Before we set off, you didn’t ask anyone to help you,” the banshee Delifa said with certainty.

“You don’t need to know this. Now, go back into the Soul Stone,” Bai Xiaowen said. He could sense that this banshee seemed to be afraid of him. To be exact, she was afraid of his left eye.

Delifa was still feeling very bewildered as her image slowly disappeared from the surface of the Soul Stone.

Bai Xiaowen walked deeper into the desolate graveyard. Soon, he saw a new type of monster, also from the Bone Race.

[Skeleton Archer/Challenge Level 1]

[Race: Spectre/Bone Race]

[Class: Archer Level 1]

[Attributes: Strength 6, Agility 7, Physique 6, Spirit 1]

[Skill 1: Empty Skeleton (Omitted)]

Compared to the Skeleton Warrior, the Skeleton Archer’s attributes were superior in all aspects to Bai Xiaowen’s. Moreover, its combat method had changed from close combat to long-range shooting. The threat had more than doubled! This was also why the Skeleton Warrior did not have a challenge level, but the Skeleton Archer’s challenge level was Level 1.

Bai Xiaojing quietly continued on his way. He did not attack the skeleton archer. Fortunately, the Spirit of the undead creatures was relatively low, so Bai Xiaowen would not be discovered if he was careful.

After walking a few hundred meters deeper into the graveyard, Bai Xiaowen saw new undead monsters. There were Skeleton Warriors in tattered armor, tall and strong skeletons, and a plump Abomination that seemed to have been stitched up. The challenge level had also increased from Level 1 to Level 2 and 3.

At the entrance of a deep tomb, Bai Xiaowen even saw a monster wearing heavy armor and riding a skeletal warhorse. After using Insight, he only received the name “Terror Knight (Elite)”. The rest were all question marks!

“The deeper I go into the cemetery, the more powerful the monsters are.” Bai Xiaowen did not dare to continue walking. He sat down in a corner beside a tombstone.

“Master Kevin, since you’re here, why don’t you show yourself?” Bai Xiaowen said to the empty cemetery.

The surroundings were silent.

“I know you’re here. If you don’t show up, I’ll break the Soul Stone.” Bai Xiaowen acted like he was about to smash it.

“How did you know I was here?”

With a deep voice, Kevin’s figure appeared at the top of a tombstone not far away. He was still wearing a black robe and holding a small wand.

“I guessed.” Bai Xiaowen lied through his teeth.

“Hmph. Although I don’t know how you managed to see through me, forget it. That’s not the point.” Compared to how he behaved when he was at Lord Ursok’s residence, Kevin’s voice was a little more sinister, as if he could not be bothered to pretend anymore. He said in a low voice, “You actually waited for three days. You’re very patient. Now, hand over the Soul Stone and I can spare your life.”

Bai Xiaowen stood up. There was no fear on his face as he said, “Master Kevin, only a child will believe these words. Both of us know very well that you won’t let me off.”

Since Kevin wanted to take away the Soul Stone, how could he spare Bai Xiaowen’s life and allow him to go back to Sharp Helmet City to complain to Lord Ursok?

With Bai Xiaowen’s revered reputation in the Resistance, his words could attract the attention of the higher-ups of the Resistance. They could even reach the ears of Ursok.

Even though Kevin was the Chief Mage and had a high status, snatching the treasure of a Resistance soldier with a high Reputation would still be intolerable to others. It was almost equivalent to betraying the Resistance Army.

Even if Ursok wanted to protect Kevin, he had to consider the damage to the image of the Resistance Army after this matter spread. He had to punish Kevin severely.

That was why Kevin did not make a move when Bai Xiaowen was still in Sharp Helmet City. Instead, he lured Bai Xiaowen to the Frozen Tomb—which was located in such a wilderness—so that he could quietly kill him and steal his treasure.

Kevin nodded slightly. “You’re not stupid. That’s right, I’ll take your life today. Obey me and you can suffer less.”

Bai Xiaowen chuckled. “Master Kevin, I’m indeed far from being your match. However, I can destroy the Soul Stone in advance so that you won’t get anything.”

Kevin shouted coldly, “If you dare to do this, I swear I’ll extract your soul and torture you for eternity!”

This sentence was enough to prove that Kevin’s previous words of being “not interested in necromancy” were pure lies.

Of course, Bai Xiaowen was not willing to smash his Class advancement tool too. He turned around and said, “Master Kevin, I have a condition. As long as you agree, I can offer you the Soul Stone with both hands.”

“What condition?” Kevin said warily. “It’s impossible for me to spare your life.”

“I don’t have such a request,” Bai Xiaowen said. “My condition is that from the moment I hand over the Soul Stone to you, you are not allowed to do anything to me within a day. Also, you have to ensure my safety. After a day, you can do whatever you want to me.”

Kevin narrowed his eyes. “What’s in it for you to live another day?”

Kevin had been paying close attention to Bai Xiaowen’s abnormal behavior over the past few days, and his curiosity was growing day by day. Driven by curiosity, Kevin really wanted to figure out what Bai Xiaowen was thinking.

“Every day counts,” Bai Xiaowen said insincerely.

“I can promise you that. Now, give me the Soul Stone.” Kevin agreed after frowning slightly.

“I’m sorry, I can’t believe such a superficial promise. You have to swear to the gods!” Bai Xiaowen said solemnly.

Almost everyone in the Aaron World had faith. The people of the empire believed in the Lord of Light, the Vikings in the north believed in the God of War, the elves believed in the Three Goddesses, the mages believed in the God of Magic, and the dark creatures believed in the devils, and so on. Making an oath to the gods was not something treated as casually as earthlings did.