Find a Troubled Girl after leaving the Guild-Chapter 405 - 225: The Unknown Identity
"For me?"
Li Ang’s first reaction was that the old man needed something that only a witch could help with, so he came specifically to find him.
From the impression, Otto seemed to be a pure martial artist, with a certain sense of detachment from the world.
He had no intention of obtaining a seat in the Knight Resolution Council and was there purely because of his formidable strength, solving tasks that granted high merits.
[Name: Otto Yulm]
[Race: Horned Race]
[Profession: Swordsman, Tier 9]
[Summoned Creatures: Sword Soul Avatar]
[Energy Source: Sea Dragon Wave Bone Flute, Tier 8]
[Equipment: Sword Intent Tempered Longsword, Tier 9]
[Secret Technique: Comprehensive Secret Technique - Heart Slash, Skyborn Sword Domain: Heart Unbound]
[Skills: Swordsman [Swordsmanship Unification, Breaking Extremes Sword, Breaking Realm Swordsmanship], Weapon [Sword Intent Release], Original Sword Style [Heart’s Unveiling]]
[Combat Power Amplification: 74%]
Among Tier Nine powerhouses, Otto’s panel might have few words, but each part holds a lot of information.
The nickname "Heart-slaying Swordmaster" comes from his unapologetic creation of the swordsmanship style "Heart’s Unveiling" flow. Simply put, it’s the enlightenment of the Dao. But is it really something that can be grasped just by saying so?
Other than the singular sword in his hand, it was the Bone Flute at his waist that subtly reverberated with the power of waves, enhancing his sword momentum. After all, it’s due to the maximum magic limits that all conventional races of Nebis face. No other accessories are equipped.
According to people who have witnessed his action, just that sword alone is sufficient, not believing anyone in this world can withstand his sword slash.
Upon seeing Otto’s swordsman skills, Li Ang thought this wasn’t an exaggeration.
He himself had a swordsman tier and had seen many swordsmen, including Zoe and Mort. Different swordsmen have different swordsmanship, but upon reaching a certain level, they grasp higher-level sword skills which often encompass previously unlearned sword arts.
And Otto’s sword skill can be directly called "Swordsmanship Unification," so is there any need to question his level?
"I’ve long heard of Mr. Li Ang," said Otto.
"No need to be so formal," Li Ang smiled, "Just call me by my name. You are my elder after all."
"What do you need from me?" he asked.
Otto glanced around the surroundings: the remains of Demons, blood everywhere, the exhausted rescued local people, the Star Flower Corps members all dirty with the mud and water of the wetlands.
"Which inn are you staying at? I will come to see you later."
Hearing this from Otto, this matter seemed quite important.
Li Ang immediately organized the materials from the dead Demons with the members.
Originally, he only wanted to take the precious parts, but the leader among the people he saved seemed to have some connections at nearby Lakefront City, capable of sending people to collect everything. He indicated that to repay the life-saving grace, he would help to gather all the materials later and find a room number for Li Ang.
"Alas," the leader sighed, "The Water Flying Serpent I raised at home was huge, always keeping us company in everything. Never encountered danger. Now my son takes it to solicit customers, and I came out to gather some herbs to brew tea, only to encounter this incident."
The group chatted idly as they returned to the second lakeside town on Mengze Island after disembarking, known locally as Huan Ye’Er, which means "Marine Flower" in the local dialect.
Marine Flowers are aquatic plants that only grow in the cleanest lakes of Mengze Island’s countless wetlands. Its blooming blue and white flowers drift with the waves and are quite beautiful during their blooming season, serving as a featured local dish.
Upon returning to the inn, the young girls spent more time bathing and changing clothes, while Li Ang finished resting first and headed to the front lounge where Otto was already waiting.
"Will it take long?" Li Ang asked.
"I wish to find a quiet, deserted place."
Li Ang nodded and returned to knock on the young girls’ door, telling them to find a place to eat, while he left with Otto.
The old horned man chose a high-end restaurant. From the attic, the lake view was unobstructed, the corridors winding, and conversations of others melted into the wind.
The waiter brought a wine cup, and Otto filled it to the brim, downing it in one go.
Li Ang’s eye twitched. He wasn’t good at drinking, and the bowl the old man chose was bigger than his own Ox Race robust hand, and the wine was strong, just downed like that in one go.
Declining Otto’s offer to pour him wine, he took a sip from his own teacup.
Otto began, "After the resolution council, I wanted to meet with you, but Miss Alma occupied your schedule, so I conversed with the other swordsmen. When I sought you again, you had already left the Holy City."
"I didn’t plan to stay long in the Holy City, so we did move rather quickly."
Whether for Li Ang or Elaphia, heading to Vitas was purely due to the temporary demon-induced resolution council. The Blondie Douding in the Ignis Sky Realm surely has a lot of matters to handle.
"What exactly do you need me for, some kind of commission?" Li Ang inquired.
Otto pondered for a few seconds, seemingly organizing his words.
He suddenly turned his head towards the nearby lake, but his gaze focused not on the scenery but towards the depths of the wetlands, near the area of the tallest trees.
"Li Ang, did you see the girl just now? What impression do you have of her?"
"The white-haired little girl holding a rabbit? You seemed to call her Meimei."
"Yes."
Otto said, "Mengze Island is my homeland. I was born in a village called ’Huanwo Village,’ and she is from the same village."
"You mentioned earlier that the child has exceptional talent, and you are also peerless in swordsmanship. It seems Huanwo Village is a place where talented recluses reside." Li Ang cautiously replied.
