Volume 1 Chapter 385

Chapter 385: An Unofficial Surprise

It turns out that when you are strong enough, opportunities will come to you.

Lolth’s current situation perfectly illustrates this.

She hadn’t figured out how to find the "unofficial task channel," and yet the task channel came to her.

Upon hearing the other person’s words, Lolth raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Unofficial… that sounds great."

"If it were official, it would probably exclude me."

She looked at the red-haired boy in front of her and softly said.

Keeping a careful distance, she showed her willingness to join, and then…

"So, is there a cost I need to pay?"

Lolth asked, taking the lead in the conversation.

The red-haired young man paused for a moment, then shook his head and said.

"How could there be a cost…? Having a ‘strong person’ and ‘genius’ like you in the team is a great assurance for our safety!"

He spoke seriously, worried that Lolth might become suspicious.

Although he had invited Lolth, it was clear to him that she really wanted to go to "Wild Boar Mountain."

Most likely… no, he was sure that she had also heard the rumors about "Wild Boar Mountain."

A "dungeon" half-plane channel has appeared in "Wild Boar Mountain"!

Although the dungeon is extremely dangerous, the ferocity of the monsters is far beyond what is commonly found in the main plane.

However, the rewards are also very rich and tempting.

Even if they can just gather a little bit of the spoils that leak out, for those low-level mercenaries, it could be enough to last them for a long time or even a lifetime! They might even seize the opportunity to soar to great heights, living a life free from worry and enjoying wealth and fame!

Of course, if things go wrong, it could lead to an early end to their life.

Who among the mercenaries in the United Kingdom of South Sotua doesn’t dream of "getting rich overnight" or "turning their life around," risking their lives and fortunes in a gamble with the world?

Otherwise, they could become formal, elite-level super operators, leave this chaotic country, serve as nobles’ bodyguards in Seychelles or Ryman, learn from masters in the seven kingdoms to the east, do some small business, or start a teaching class…

All of that would be much more comfortable than being here.

Mercenaries in the United Kingdom of South Sotua are the most fearful yet also the least afraid of death in the world!

As long as death is not in front of them, and when faced with death, they are brave enough to challenge any high-risk event.

Lolth heard what the other person said and nodded slightly.

"Alright, since you’ve said that… I will trust you for now."

"But if you’ve set a trap for me or something like that, let me warn you in advance… you better choose a different target."

Lolth spoke very sincerely and earnestly.

The red-haired youth felt the pressure coming from Lolth, swallowed hard, and recalled the half-destroyed target from earlier, quickly waving his hands.

"How could that be? I am a registered mercenary, and my mercenary license is still valid. I haven’t done anything evil, nor have I… seriously violated any laws!"

As he said this, Lolth smiled.

"That would be best," Lolth said, gently patting his shoulder, "Lead the way."

The red-haired young man sighed with relief and said, "Great… Please follow me this way!"

He unconsciously used polite language very naturally.

It was not because he thought this girl, who looked only about seventeen or eighteen, was older than him.

But because he respected a strong person.

Even if the other person was only "first elite level."

"By the way, my name is Hood Tru, just call me Hood," the red-haired young man said, "Oh, right… I haven’t asked for your name."

"Kululu."

Lolth immediately answered skillfully.

"Kululu, is it? What a wonderful name."

The red-haired young man, Hood, immediately said.

Lolth did not respond, and the two fell into a somewhat awkward silence.

Fortunately, this silence did not last long.

Hood twisted and turned through the Silver Citadel and soon led Lolth to a narrow alley, where he knocked on a low wooden door at the end of the alley.

Then, a deep voice came from inside.

"Password?"

"Open the door!"

Hood answered firmly.

"Correct."

A response came from the door.

Lolth, who was standing behind Hood, was stunned.

"This is a secret code, for goodness’ sake"—even though she really wanted to say that, she held herself back.

After all, her character was that of a lone warrior woman; even if she was only at Elite Level, she was naturally strong and very reliable!

The wooden door opened to reveal a short creature with a childlike face, soft hair, and peculiar long ears—different from an elf’s, as they stood straight up against the head.

The nose was also a bit round and turned up.

"A child?"

Lolth couldn’t help but blurt out.

"No, I am already an adult."

The small man seemed used to being treated like a child, and calmly said.

"Oh— a dwarf?"

Lolth asked again.

The small man was momentarily speechless.

After a long silence, he finally said, "Although people have recognized me as other races, it’s the first time anyone thought I was anything other than a dwarf… And I’ve never heard of your kind of elf before… I am a Hobbit!"

Lolth nodded.

She recognized that he was a Hobbit, but she didn’t want to seem too knowledgeable for her character’s role.

"So you are a Hobbit…"

As she said this, he looked at her, annoyed.

"So, Hood… is this the ‘qualified guy’ you found? First elite level?"

The small incident a moment ago clearly made this Hobbit feel a bit unhappy with Lolth.

"She is not just any first elite level; she can break a target with a strength limit of Superlative Level with one punch," Hood proudly boasted about something he only learned a few minutes ago, "born with great strength… it’s scary!"

As Hood said this, the Hobbit rolled his eyes.

"Alright, let’s leave everything to the ‘boss’ to decide… let her in!"

Saying this, the Hobbit stepped aside to clear the way, and Lolth and Hood quickly entered.

The wooden door closed behind them, and the nearby candles automatically lit up, brightening the area where they stood.

A spiral staircase leading downward.

"Let’s go… strong girl."

Hobbit said to Lolth in an annoyed voice as she led her and Hood down the stairs.

Lolth showed no signs of unhappiness, following closely behind Hobbit, walking at a steady pace.

At the same time, she couldn’t help but think.

"Hmm… it’s so hidden. I know it’s ‘unofficial,’ but this is more unusual than I expected!"