**Chapter 66: The Hero of Nile Port**
Although many small incidents occurred during the voyage…
Eventually, the ship smoothly arrived at Nile Port.
The emerald waves of the ocean reflected the sunlight’s shimmer.
The bustling port, usually filled with ships racing by, appeared unusually serene and peaceful today.
“Captain Elus, I need to report the recent situation to the security office first… I’ll come back later to take everyone for a short rest here, okay?”
“Mm, no problem, Senior. Go ahead and handle your business.”
…
After spending so long in the pitch-black underground world, suddenly being in such a vast and boundless environment felt incredibly refreshing, even making one’s thoughts feel insignificant.
The air was filled with the scent of the sea.
The other companions eagerly stepped off the ship and began shopping around the port.
If it were a normal day, what about Lonis?
She would definitely have rushed out first, along with Su Ling.
But now, she had been turned into a loli by everyone, so she could only obediently stay by Elus’s side, unable to go anywhere.
“Hmph, little idiot, you’re staying with me today. No more mischief like the day before yesterday.”
“Uwah…”
…
Although some time had passed, Lonis still vividly remembered the feeling of being treated like candy.
Munch munch, gulp gulp.
Her ears and tail had been thoroughly played with by the black-hearted girl, and bite marks from her were left all over her skin!
However…
Elus was just taking the opportunity to tease Lonis a bit.
She wasn’t really that angry with her, and once the matter was over, Elus didn’t hold a grudge but instead returned to her usual demeanor:
“Mm… those heroes, they should be living in Nile Port now, right? Little fox, do you want to come with me to see them?”
“Woo?”
“They’re the companions who once immersed themselves in Hero City and later fought alongside us. Now that the journey to defeat the Trickster Demon has ended, they need to start living normal lives.”
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Saving the world,
It’s a hero’s journey.
But after the mission is over, heroes still need to live… Some choose to travel the world, exploring uncharted territories, but many choose to stay in Nile Port.
Perhaps after experiencing storms, they realize that simplicity is true?
So on the streets of Nile Port, you can see the following shops.
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The Divine Herb Saintess, Sister Liu’s Cold Dishes.
The Sacred Demon Lord, Li Wang’s Arcade.
The Twin Blades of Chaos, the Aromatic Roast Duck Shop.
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In terms of supporting heroes’ re-employment, Nile Port’s city government has made significant efforts. Because many of these shops don’t exist in modern society, even Hero Lian Lan couldn’t help but marvel, seemingly tempted to start her own shop:
“Mm, all the heroes are so amazing… If it were me, losing this sword, I wouldn’t know how to make a living.”
“Woo, woo woo! (Sister Lian Lan, don’t worry, your swordsmanship is so good, even taking on monster extermination jobs wouldn’t be a problem.)”
Lonis looked up, babbling away.
Although the turmoil in Hero City has subsided, what has happened cannot be undone.
Many people still died in Hero City, and the curse and mutations still exist. During the stormy season, many uncontrollable monsters still attack Nile Port.
“Mm, I know.”
Lian Lan nodded. Although she only heard babbles, she understood Lonis’s meaning:
“Protecting the city and fighting monsters, I definitely need to do that. Because I am a hero of humanity… but I also need to think about the future, right? If one day the world is truly at peace, and I no longer need to fight, what other meaning can I find in my life?”
“Woo?”
“After going through this journey with everyone, I’ve come to understand that life’s purpose isn’t just about fighting. I need to have my own hobbies and other things to cherish. But right now… it seems hard for me to do that.”
…
At this point, Lian Lan sighed.
Usually on the Time Shuttle, she rarely spoke, mostly practicing her swordsmanship… Even when everyone tried to include her in games, she wasn’t very good at them.
So…
“Woo… (Sister Lian Lan, don’t worry, you’ll definitely find it eventually.)”
“Mm, I’ll do my best.”
Lian Lan nodded, smiling at Lonis.
However, at that moment… hurried footsteps echoed from the distance.
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“Princess Lian Lan, you’re back! Too, too good!”
“Mm… it’s the Twin Blades of Chaos, Wang Erma.”
Lian Lan was startled. The one running over was “Warrior” Wang Erma, who had fought alongside them in the Land of Eternity.
He was still wearing his roast duck shop uniform, with some grease on his hands, seemingly having rushed over as soon as he heard Lian Lan had returned.
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“Wang Erma, how’s business been lately?”
“Mm, thanks to you, business couldn’t be better! My knife skills have become a specialty in roasting ducks! But… things aren’t so good for Li Qing.”
“Li Qing, ah… I remember, wasn’t he planning to open a bookstore?”
“Mm, that’s right. But… well, it’s a long story. Do you have time now?”
“This…”
Lian Lan looked at Elus and Lonis, seemingly seeking their opinion.
Elus, of course, nodded, saying, “Mm, since there’s nothing else to do right now, I’ll come help with the little idiot.”
“Mm, thank you.”
“Then… please follow me, I know a tea room where we can talk.”
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…
Eastern civilization truly possesses a unique charm.
Even though the bustling market is just a stone’s throw away, the atmosphere instantly becomes elegant upon entering the tea room.
After the maid in Hanfu served the tea, Wang Erma eagerly nodded and said:
“Your Highnesses, you might not know, but unlike me, who’s been in Hero City for a long time, Li Qing was one of the last to arrive. So in terms of experience, he hasn’t been there for too long.”
“Mm, I know. He was only in Hero City for about 5 years, right? So he’s not deeply accustomed.”
Lian Lan nodded, seeming to know every hero intimately.
“Exactly, so his abilities aren’t outstanding. As soon as he returned to Nile Port, he wanted to reunite with his beautiful wife… but guess what? She’s already remarried.”
“Remarried?”
“Yes, it happened about 3 years ago.”
“Mm… that’s unfortunate, but after all, from an outsider’s perspective, Li Qing was already dead.”
“Mm, but the problem lies here. That guy Li Qing loved his wife deeply. Even after she remarried into the Zhang household, he went and caused a scene, demanding to take her back.”
“Huh?”
“Of course, the other party wasn’t willing, so Li Qing tried to sneak in at night by picking the lock… and got caught. He’s now detained in the security office.”
“Such a thing… I understand. I’ll investigate this matter.”
