The Last King of Darkness

Acquiring human nature is easier than imagined.

It seems that as long as one pays attention to collecting regularly, there should be no shortage.

The rest is the soul, ashes, and some specific materials.

Tonight, Rode must kill more monsters to get enough souls and ashes.

But Rode is still a novice and the only weapon that can cause damage is the spirit spear.

And there are only three true silver bullets left.

He also needs some thunderstones, which are perfect for him.
Thunderstones are essential if he wants to achieve greater results.

Rode quickly left the dormitory building and headed to the market area of the academy.

The Golden Woods Academy is large and well-equipped, divided into teaching areas, administrative areas, living areas, student areas, and market areas.

The market area is a trading area where merchants approved by the academy gather.
It is located in a corner on the west side of the academy.
Although it is small, it is very lively, with various items for sale.

In addition to true silver bullets and thunderstones, he also needs to buy Sunstone, Radiant Stone, and Starlight Ruby Powder.

Of course, the latter three may be a bit expensive, but he needs to know their prices.

However…

Despite being mentally prepared, the severity of the situation is still far beyond his imagination.

Thirty silver coins for a thunderstone.

The lowest price for Starlight Ruby Powder is three hundred silver coins per gram.

Thirteen grams of Radiant Stone cost five thousand and five silver coins per piece.

Sunstone is even worse.
It was listed on the Varnas controlled substance list in 1309 and is not allowed to be bought or sold.
Otherwise, both the buyer and the seller will receive the death penalty.

For the residents of Thalorian, the death penalty is even more terrifying than death itself.
The shopkeepers even prepared to report him, but fortunately, Rode ran fast and escaped before the patrol arrived.

The only good news is that monster ashes are sold here and are relatively cheap, usually around ten silver coins.

In the end, Rode only bought thirty true silver bullets, two thunderstones, and a piece of monster ashes.

The one thousand silver coins he had received just a few days ago had suddenly dwindled to only eleven silver coins.

He spent money too quickly.

He needs to find a way to make money.
After all, he cannot always rely on Kassan ’s wool.

He still has confidence in himself.
As long as he dives into the market and understands the customs and needs of the royal city, he will definitely be able to make money.

Of course, this matter must wait until he has dealt with the invasion.
Before that, as long as he obtains the ”Golden Woods Star, ” he will have ten thousand silver coins, which should be enough for him to spend some time.

There are still ten days until the first month ’s exam.
After the exam, the Golden Woods Star will be awarded.

Therefore, his study tasks are also heavy.

Rode felt heavy-hearted.
There were so many things to do, and he could not relax for a moment in the future.

Once again, Rode prepared everything and arrived at the gate of the academy before nightfall.

The students who were ready to perform the most dangerous tasks were gathered here.

Unlike the previous two days, they looked much more relaxed today and seemed to have adapted to the patrol tasks.

The teacher maintained order among the students, and one large spirit car after another descended from the sky.
The driver shouted the names of one student after another, and the teacher ensured that the corresponding student got into the correct spirit car.

However, Rode waited for a long time and did not hear his name.Until the last hearse was filled with students and the driver was about to close the door and take off, Rode couldn ’t help but shout, ”What about me? Did you forget about me? ”

The driver shook his head.
”My hearse is already full.
You ’ll have to wait for the next one. ”

The glowing gate closed, and the double-decker hearse took off into the night sky.

At the entrance of the academy, it was quiet and deserted, with no sign of the ”next hearse. ”

All the students had left, leaving only the teachers.

A teacher with the emblem of the administrative office walked over and asked, ”What ’s your name? Let me check the list. ”

Rode quickly answered, ”Rode from Hongshi Village, a special student. ”

The teacher opened the thick list in his hand and searched through it one by one, quickly shaking his head.
”Your name isn ’t on the list.
Your mission may have been adjusted.
You can consult the head of the special student department of the administrative office, Blue Dao of Talis. ”

Rode had no choice but to go back.

Although it was already late, he didn ’t want to wait until tomorrow, so he went straight to the administrative office.

Fortunately, the special student department was still open.

Rode quickly found the head, Blue Dao, who was the one with the red sleeve badge who had taken him to the test.

He and his three companions were buried in paper files taller than people, working hard with red eyes and haggard faces, looking like they hadn ’t rested in a long time.

As soon as Rode entered, one of them looked up and stared at him with hatred in his eyes.

It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from ”pawread dot com ”.

Rode was stunned for a few seconds before he remembered that he was the bard Xiaoer, who only had a spiritual vision of 10 and had never even touched a girl ’s hand, and had once handed him a note to meet somewhere.

But Rode had thrown away the note and forgotten about it long ago.

Being stood up, he naturally couldn ’t be happy.

Could he have sabotaged it?

Rode thought to himself and immediately went up to greet him with a smile.
”Long time no see, Xiaoer.
You look more handsome than before. ”

Xiaoer ’s joy +5

But he still tightly pursed his lips and said nothing.

Rode continued, ”It ’s great to see you.
I ’m sorry I didn ’t see you that day. ”

”Sorry? ” Xiaoer spoke, sounding like he had been greatly wronged.
”Can a simple sorry trample on my true feelings like flowers? Do you know how long I waited? My body withered in the cold wind, my soul was extinguished in silence, my life has been destroyed, and I feel like I will never love again! ”

Rode ’s goosebumps fell to the ground.
How could you say such disgusting things without changing your expression?

The other three obviously couldn ’t take it either.
The one with the red sleeve badge shouted, ”Xiaoer, have you finished filling out your review form? It ’s going to be reviewed tomorrow! ”

Xiaoer lowered his head in frustration.

Rode quickly said, ”Xiaoer, of course I want to come, but you know I have a lot of trouble.
I… ”

The one with the red sleeve badge suddenly shouted, ”Rode, he doesn ’t know.
Your matter is highly classified, and no one in the academy except for the direct managers is allowed to know.
You ’re not allowed to disclose it to anyone! ”

Rode quickly said, ”Okay, I understand. ”

But the red sleeve badge ’s words also explained for Rode.
Xiaoer clearly looked less angry, but still said dissatisfiedly, ”Why didn ’t you tell me? I waited until the next morning.
You didn ’t even apologize afterwards. ”

Rode smiled slightly and said calmly: ”I came, didn ’t I? Sorry, Xiao ’er, but what I really want to say is that you don ’t really need my help.
Your brilliance is inside you, in the depths of your soul.
Superficial girls can only see your appearance and not the unique soul hidden beneath your ordinary exterior.
One day, you will meet a girl who truly understands you.
She will discover the incomparable charm hidden beneath your melancholy eyes, scruffy beard, and unusual appearance. ”

In an instant, Xiao ’er was petrified, as if his soul had ascended to heaven, leaving only a shell.

Xiao ’er ’s joy +55

Humanity +6

Great!

Done!

Rode turned around and saw the three members of the Red Sleeve Chapter looking at him strangely.
He quickly asked, ”Um, can I ask if my patrol mission has changed? ”

The Red Sleeve Chapter searched through the files for a moment and answered, ”Your patrol mission as a special student has been canceled.
You don ’t need to patrol anymore. ”

Rode became anxious all of a sudden, ”Why? I ’ve been patrolling well.
Why was it canceled? ”

The Red Sleeve Chapter shook their head.
”I don ’t know.
This is a change from the top of the academy. ”

Rode ’s heart sank halfway.