Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
Nobody Does Human Things was about to vomit.
Although he knew that the Orcs’ fighting style was brutal, he hadn’t expected it to be so perverted.
It was like chopping up filling for dumplings during Chinese New Year.
The axe in the Orc’s hand was a cleaver for meat, and the Templar Knights were the filling.
They were first subdued by the Orcs in a few moves and then beheaded with an axe.
After that, the Orcs’ revelry began, as they chopped and let out joyous roars.
They were having a blast.
However, the equipment that should have dropped was all shattered.
Not a single piece could be obtained…
Moreover, he didn’t know if it was his imagination.
Nobody Does Human Things felt that these Orcs were venting their anger.
Did these Orcs have a feud with the Templar Knights?
“Alright, the fighting stops now!”
After chopping for more than ten minutes, Pet finally called a halt.
He always bore in mind his current identity as a human, so there was no need to chop the enemies so finely.
If he appeared too brutal, it might arouse suspicion.
At this moment, (Player Name) also rushed over. He had just intercepted Bishop Barossa, who was attempting to escape, with another group of players. However, as he approached, his expression changed, and he turned to retch in a patch of grass.
“Sorry, it seems I still scared you,” Pet said, scratching his head apologetically. He then squeezed a piece of shattered organ fragment from his bald head.
It looked like a lung.
His entire body was stained red with blood, and even when he smiled, his teeth were red.
Facing the shocked gazes of (Player Name) and Nobody Does Human Things, Pet racked his brains for a long time before coming up with an excuse:
“Our boss taught us that after killing an enemy, we must ensure they are completely dead. What we’re doing now is already very restrained. In the past, after killing an enemy, we would not only chop them up but also cook and eat them. Who can say for sure that these enemies wouldn’t resurrect from just a pile of meat?”
Nobody Does Human Things: “…”
(Player Name): “…”
To be honest, this Orc general had no talent for making excuses, which often made his explanations only increase the fear in others.
“Alright,” Pet spread his hands and said with a wry smile, “It seems you still can’t accept it, let’s forget it… I’ll take them to the nearby river to take a bath now!”
Pet led the Orcs away.
(Player Name) dragged the now unconscious bishop in front of him. This old man had just tried to escape. He used Stealth Art to follow him, then charged and cleaved his greatsword vertically, shattering the shield with one blow. The remaining force knocked him unconscious on the ground.
This made (Player Name) reaffirm that learning Greatsword Mastery was the right choice. An assassin who mastered greatsword skills was a true assassin.
“What should we do with this old man? Why not just kill him? Maybe he’ll drop some equipment.”
Nobody Does Human Things thought for a moment and finally shook his head.
“Let’s take him back first. We still need to interrogate him for more information, including whether he hid anything else in the old Winter Hall, such as treasure… We’ll kill him after the interrogation.”
“You’re always so considerate,” (Player Name) nodded repeatedly. He then remembered that there was a blind and pitiful scout from the Winter organization. If he was still alive, they could rescue him when they returned.
After dealing with the remnants of the Winter organization, (Player Name) and Nobody Does Human Things entered the inn where Barossa used to live. There, in Barossa’s room, they found a half-dead Demi-human.
She was a girl with long black hair, lying naked on a tattered straw mat. Her skin was fair, and her features were delicate. A pair of curved dragon horns grew from her head. Neither Nobody Does Human Things nor (Player Name) had the inclination to appreciate this beauty at the moment.
This was because her abdomen and limbs were filled with a large number of tubes, which still contained traces of blood, revealing Barossa’s evil deeds.
Although she lay motionless and unresponsive to their arrival, judging by her dwindling HP Bar, she was indeed still alive.
“Do you have any Life Spring?” Nobody Does Human Things turned to (Player Name) and extended a hand, “Mine is almost used up from the previous battle. I’ll transfer five hundred contribution points to you for one bottle.”
(Player Name) took out a bottle of Life Spring without a second word.
This item couldn’t be bought.
However, by completing five daily commission missions for the residents of Winter City every day, one could obtain a bottle of Life Spring, generously sponsored by the King of Winter.
Of course, some missions would also reward Life Spring.
But it was no longer the only healing potion.
When searching the loot left behind after Platyr and Balner’s deaths.
The Players discovered eighteen hundred Revival Potions.
They were said to be good stuff from Souvenirl, the country of magic potions.
In reality, they were indeed good.
This was the second instant-healing potion without side effects to appear in the game.
It could restore 50% of health within five minutes.
And during these five minutes, it would also increase movement speed by about 20%.
This magic potion was already considered a divine medicine for the natives.
But for the Players, it could only be used for auxiliary combat or as a quick post-battle health pack. After all, it couldn’t replace the Life Spring that instantly restored full health.
Taking the Life Spring, Nobody Does Human Things immediately fed it into the girl’s mouth. Watching the clear spring water flow into her mouth, the two of them felt a glimmer of hope.
However, the Life Spring, which was always effective, had no effect this time. The girl’s HP Bar only flickered slightly before remaining motionless.
But after drinking the bottle of Life Spring, the girl’s pale complexion became rosy, and her fingers began to move.
She slowly opened her eyes.
They were a pair of dazzling rose-colored vertical pupils, like a vibrant summer night, like roses blooming under the clear moonlight.
(Player Name) and Nobody Does Human Things swore.
It was the first time they had seen such beautiful eyes.
The girl seemed to know that she had just drunk Life Spring.
Her gaze fell on (Player Name) and Nobody Does Human Things.
Finally, it settled on the Winter Honor Badges on their chests.
They were small gifts made by the Demi-human maids of Winter City after the Emerald Fortress battle.
The bronze badge was engraved with a lion, which looked majestic. One of its paws crushed a sturdy tower shield, symbolizing invincible strength.
“Ah…”
The girl tremblingly reached out her hand, wanting to touch the badge, but she was too weak to even lift her hand.
Nobody Does Human Things quickly moved closer, allowing the girl to touch the badge.
The moment the girl got her wish.
A brilliance, like a fleeting flower, erupted in her dry eyes, as if her wish had been fulfilled.
Two streams of tears rolled down her cheeks.
She reached out her hand one last time.
Gently, she touched Nobody Does Human Things’ face.
Then, she closed her eyes forever.
…
“She probably always hoped that someone from our Winter City could rescue her,” (Player Name)’s voice was a little choked. “But… we came too late.”
Nobody Does Human Things remained silent.
He clenched his fists.
Even though they were late, the Demi-human girl never blamed them, even at the moment of her death.
