Roja stopped watching the Fool from Sword Art Online. He had lost faith in that version of himself. Now he could only rely on himself.
He, Roa Greyrat, wanted to become a powerful shadow warrior.
So the question is, how can I become a powerful shadow master?
First of all, his combat power has reached its ceiling, but unfortunately, this world is still based mainly on swordsmanship, and he cannot defeat the Dragon God in a head-on fight.
I am still in the developmental stage and don't have strong strength.
Just as the boy was lost in thought, pondering his future plans, a delicate scent and a soft touch came from behind him.
It smells like Lokishi.
Luo Ya's eyes suddenly opened. Luo Qixi was hugging him at this time, and her soft hands were rubbing Luo Ya's head.
"Do you want to hear my story?" Loki's movements were gentle, and the touch of Loki's hair on his cheek made him feel tingling.
Luo Ya nodded. Since Luo Qixi had opened her heart, there was no reason for her not to accept it.
"My life is not good. I was born without the unique communication ability of my people, namely, telepathy. After my parents found out that I couldn't speak telepathy, they told me to stay at home and not go out. They also started learning characters from scratch for me. But when I stepped out of the house for the first time and communicated with others, I realized that I was different from the children in the village and burst into tears." A trace of nostalgia flashed in Luo Qixi's eyes, and she began to recall with a nostalgic look.
"Until I met the magician Bradicand who traveled to the village. I learned about the vastness of the world and learned basic magic from Bradicand. However, after I reached the beginner level, my master left without saying goodbye."
"I'm from the feared demon tribe of the Migrud. Because of my natural blue hair, which, under certain lighting conditions, appears green, I've endured a lot of hardships along the way. (According to legends in this world, four hundred years ago, there were people of the Spelud tribe with green hair and a ruby on their foreheads. They went berserk and slaughtered fellow demons, regardless of gender, age, or even their own families. Therefore, the more similar a race's hair is to green, the more it is feared by the world, and this has become a legend used by parents to scare their children at night.)"
"When I was 14, I embarked on a journey without telling my family and registered as an adventurer. However, since the appearance of a tribe does not change after the age of 14, even though I was 17, the adventurers treated me like a child. It took me a long time to find my home. Not long after, I met my first companions: the horse-headed Nokbara, the pig-headed Blaze, the captain Harkendilu, and others. Three years later, I became a B-rank adventurer."
"But the good times didn't last long. The days when we worked together, played, and laughed came to an end. During a mission, we encountered a magical disaster. Captain Hakendilu was hit by a falling boulder and died on the spot. The team, without a leader, was disbanded. That was the first time I realized the fragility and reality of life. When I reported to the local guild, they answered me expressionlessly. I re-evaluated the value of life." Speaking of this, Luo Qixi sighed, her expression a little dazed.
"Alone again, I stood at the port, lost and gazing at the sea. Later, I boarded a ship and set sail for another continent—Miris. Because this world had seen three wars between humans and demons, even though it was peaceful, the towns I visited were subject to discrimination. Even entering and leaving the towns required paying tolls. Fortunately, the port town I arrived at didn't experience much discrimination. The guild ladies I met there were very helpful, and I was even invited to serve in a guild. However, after careful consideration, I decided to remain an adventurer and even borrowed a loan for a new wand."
"After reaching A-rank, I met a group of adventurers and was asked to infiltrate a lolita-loving merchant and investigate his illegal dealings. I initially wanted to refuse due to the risk of losing my virginity, but when I heard the reward would be quadruple, I agreed. I easily caught the merchant's eye after I tied my tails, but even then, I was ridiculed by my peers and often had to change my clothes. After the investigation was over, I was discovered by the merchant, knocked unconscious, and imprisoned in a dungeon. There, I encountered other victims and broke a window, which was rescued by my companions. I received a commission from the guild to escort the victims back to Milicion."
"After arriving in Mylicion, I still encountered various setbacks due to racial issues and the local beliefs. I was even ambushed by a knight who mistakenly thought I was trafficking an orc girl. After learning about Mylicion from the orc girl's parents, I stayed away from people to avoid causing trouble, even though I was clearly being discriminated against. My travel expenses gradually ran out due to discrimination against demons and other discriminatory treatment, and I couldn't move on to the next destination. Later, I met May, who was also from my home continent, and was invited to work in a tavern."
"After saying goodbye to Mei, Gadarf, and the tavern owner, I set out on my journey again, heading towards the Kingdom of Asura."
"In the Kingdom of Dragon King, he met a fellow demon bard. The bard wanted to use him as inspiration for his creations. One time, while escorting a traveling merchant group, he accidentally killed a thief. Due to the death of his former captain, he felt some remorse for the changes in his life. He kept using healing magic on the thief, who had lost half of his body. After leaving the Kingdom of Dragon King, the two of them embarked on their own journeys."
"After arriving at my teacher's hometown, the Kingdom of Asura, I received a commission from the guild and went to my teacher's home to urge him to finish the manuscript of 'Traveling Across the World,' which inspired him to continue writing and then embark on his journey. I attended the Magic University and studied magic for four years. After learning the Water Saint-level magic 'Thunderbolt Cumulonimbus' from my master, Jinus, I felt that I had mastered magic. In my youthful energy, I contradicted my master and they parted ways on bad terms. Later, while looking for work in the Fitoya territory, I accepted a job as a magic instructor for the Roya family."
"This is me. Isn't it ridiculous? And very childish." Luo Qixi's expression was a little lonely.
Luo Ya blinked, thinking about some cheesy love talk, then gave up on this unrealistic idea. He brushed his hand across Luo Qixi's forehead and smiled. Even his serious and cute face could reveal a heartwarming smile. Luo Ya said, "How could that be? On the contrary, in my opinion, Master Luo Qixi is very brave. He can overcome any difficulties and face setbacks bravely."
"Is that so?" Luo Qixi's slightly lost expression eased. She forced herself to smile brightly and said, "Anyway, thank you."
"So, Master, do you like my gift?" Luo Ya leaned close to the girl's ear.
Luo Qixi stabbed Luo Ya with a knife and said expressionlessly, "Too close." She sighed, looked at the dark night outside and murmured, "How could I not like it?"