「Main Quest · Survive in the plot world for 720 days——————Complete; Task Reward: Welfare Dungeon Admission Ticket X1」
「Hidden Quest · World Revolution——————Complete; Task Reward: World Admission Ticket X1」
「Obtained World-Recognized Title 'Imperial General' Reward: 2000 Points」
「Hidden Title——————Butcher (Requirement————Kill more than 200 innocent people)」
「Hidden Achievement——————Intermediate Mage Apprentice (Lol)」
Looking at the familiar prompts, and even that slightly malicious 'achievement', but at this moment, Lancer couldn't be happy at all. Different from before, when leaving 'Tokyo', he felt more reluctance to part, but now it was complete emptiness.
Even the over ten thousand 'Points' on him at this moment could not make him show even the slightest smile.
At this moment, he simply hoped to quickly enter the 'Welfare World', then strengthen himself, so as to find a way to solve everything. So this time, he did not hesitate at all, and after confirming his gains, he unhesitatingly chose to enter the 'Welfare World'.
Originally, he thought it would be a world like 'MH', but it seems he was wrong?
Before him was a gray world. The 'road' under his feet could not be considered narrow, but beside the road was gray mist, giving the feeling of being on the edge of a cliff.
This made his already not-so-high spirits drop to a low point, but even so, he had no 'way back', after all——————
「Welfare Dungeon Main Quest · None. Duration 72 days」
Different from the first time before, for a whole two months, he seemed to have no other choice but to walk forward. And since it was called a 'Welfare World', then it should be beneficial to his strength improvement, right?
However, to get the 'benefits', it seems he has to finish walking this road first.
'Let's go.'
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The purple-haired 'woman' standing on top of the stone pillar quietly watched the figure that was walking towards her 'territory'. One moment she was frowning, the next she showed an excited expression.
"Such excellent talent, but I don't know why it's been covered by a shadow. However, after some polishing, there will be no problem."
Possessing the precise vision to see through others' qualities and temperament (especially to distinguish whether the other party is a mortal), she could see through a person's 'talent', but talent is merely talent.
Although cruel, to succeed, one must possess the corresponding talent. That is effort, and one must also have the talent for effort, otherwise it will always be twice the work for half the result.
Rather than using false words to comfort the other party and let them waste their time, it would be better to let them come to a sudden realization and find a path that suits them.
And undoubtedly, at this moment, that figure had enough talent, but that originally dazzling light seemed to be fading, for which she felt it was a bit of a pity.
'Although I don't know how many possibilities there are, but perhaps I can train a hero enough to 'kill me'…'
After making her decision, she leaped down from the top of the stone pillar.
"Cú Chulainn."
"Shishō? Is something the matter?"
Following the woman's call, a young man with a bare upper body, wielding a red long spear, jogged over breathlessly from a distance.
"Someone has come. You go and welcome them for me."
"Oh? A newcomer? Seeing your expression, Shishō, it seems this one is also worth looking forward to?"
The 'Land of Shadows' is the land of the dead, and also the final resting place for some warriors who died in battle. And as the queen who rules this kingdom, Cú Chulainn knew the speciality of this 'Shishō' of his.
To say she is proud is because even with the high and mighty gods, she always treats them as equals; to say she is gentle is because any 'hero' she values will receive her meticulous guidance; to say she is cold is because she will unhesitatingly reject those without talent.
And now, seeing that the other party seemed to be in a good mood, it seems the person who has come is a good 'hero'.
"Compared to you all, he is still a bit immature, but I have seen 'light' in him. As for the future… he can only rely on himself, just like you. I am only your teacher, and for him, it is the same."
Hearing the other party's reply, Cú Chulainn's face was even more filled with excitement.
"Hoho~ It seems he's a junior brother~ Then I'll go welcome him!"
Watching Cú Chulainn jog away, the woman also had a face full of helplessness.
This disciple of hers was extremely outstanding, and was also the 'successor' she was most optimistic about before this.
Not only does he possess the 'blood of a god', but he himself loves the 'spear' very much. Of course, the most crucial thing is his 'pure heart of a child', which craves battle without the slightest impurity. However, the price of being too enthusiastic is probably that although his age is clearly not young, he is too 'lively'.
'But that's fine too. Compared to a cold person like me, in this gray world, Cú Chulainn should be more suitable to welcome the other party, right? But——————when I see an excellent child, I can't help but want to teach them a thing or two~'
At this moment, the always proud queen rarely revealed a trace of a smile.
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Walking on the rugged little path, beside him was gray smoke, under his feet there was only the road, and ahead was a blur.
This originally somewhat oppressive scene, on the contrary, made Lancer restless heart temporarily quiet down, just like this desolate little path…
"Hey!!!"
The sudden shout made Lancer reflexively reach for the Quinque at his waist, but then he was completely stunned, because the fog in front of him seemed to disperse, a castle was right before his eyes, and in front of the castle was a young man wearing tight pants, with a bare upper body and a blue ponytail.
"What was wrong with you just now? I called you several times and got no response?"
"Sorry, I was just thinking about some things…"
"Thinking about things? No wonder then? Your expression looks quite serious, but let's put a pin in it for now. I think since you came here like me, then your purpose is the same. Next, I'll take you to see Shishō!"
"Shishō?"
"That's right! Shishō! You're very lucky~ You are the first person after me to be called 'not bad' by Shishō."
It seemed that something 'taken for granted' was omitted in the other party's words. Lancer didn't know what it was, but he still understood it as 'the common sense of this world'. And according to what the other party said, the truth of this 'Welfare World' should be right in front of him, right?
"Alright, let's go, I'll lead the way."
"Wait! Let me introduce myself first. My name is Lancer, a spearman seeking to become stronger."
"Sorry~ Sorry~ Because I've stayed here for a bit long, I even forgot to introduce myself. My name is 'Cú Chulainn'! But————Lancer? Lancer? That's really a good name!"
With a smile on his face, Cú Chulainn gave Lancer a thumbs up!