A Girl in Distress

Chapter 6 A Girl in Distress

Looking at the system prompts, Ceid finally felt his blood boiling.

Kitaaaa!!!

Finally, it felt like he had transmigrated into a new world. How can one be considered a traveler of a new world without having system tasks?

Previously, although he had integrated Wyd, obtained storage space, and saw a great civilization, it did not excite him. After the initial excitement, he eventually calmed down.

In the end, what he felt was similar to how he found a new gadget to try.

But this time, it was different. The feeling of having a 'system Goldfinger' makes him rekindle his otaku spirit.

Looking at the details of his tasks list, he couldn't stop the corner of his mouth turning upward slightly.

The gleam in his eyes clearly showed his excitement.

"I take it you've already compiled the languages of this world? Start the fusion of language knowledge node into my mind."

"Also, teach me the common knowledge of this world, especially about this city and this region. We need to start earning our keeps soon."

[Ding!]

[Host's instruction had been confirmed.]

[Fusing Language Package into Host's mind. Please be prepared.]

Soon, a large amount of information began to merge in his mind. Various vocabularies and sentences echo throughout the entire process. Gradually, Ceid learned both the written and spoken parts of the Mezan language and the Ancient Blanc Language.

Before he could relax his mind after learning the language, another stream of information began to flow into his memories. Various common sense and culture of this world were fused into him.

After the process ended, Ceid was already familiar with the various local customs.

It sure is great to have a system like Wyd. You save a lot of time on the learning curve.

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After flattering Wyd in his heart and ignoring her speechlessness, Ceid immediately headed outside the plaza.

He would require a sizeable sum of funds to purchase or rent a property as he hoped. The small-scale stalls here in the plaza could not help him.

After sorting through the information in his memories, Ceid discovered the ideal commodity that would make him a lot of money without attracting attention.

That was selling the so-called 'magic' equipment.

Yes, 'magic' weapons and the like had appeared in this world.

During Aura Qi's recovery process, besides the creatures in this world being baptized with Aura Qi, it also activated various transmission gates to the secret realm world and space crack world.

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Secret realms, space cracks, dungeons, and other worlds.

There were many interpretations and names for it.

Unfortunately, based on this world's current understanding, they called them dungeons and space cracks.

It was not entirely wrong, but it was not the right either. This was because so-called dungeons were just a part of the secret realm, a tiny corner exposed to the outside.

Based on accounts of the adventurers or awakeners, Ceid could already judge that they had not even stepped out of the range of the transmission gate area.

He would guess that, for some unclear reasons, the area was blocked, guarded, or enclosed.

This situation typically posed a terrifying risk. In many cases, the people in the outside world would lower their guard, assuming the threat from the secret realm had been eliminated. This was an erroneous assumption due to the lack of information.

In the unlikely event that the blockade dissipates, the numerous 'indigenous' living in the secret realm could pour out and threaten the people outside.

Regardless of future threats, for the time being, the 'dungeons' do provide significant advantages to the people of this world.

It went without saying that the energy sources, materials, and carcasses of the beasts had been of great help in easing the world's resource demand. The most noteworthy gain from the dungeons was obtaining various artifacts and findings.

The result of analyzing such artifacts and discoveries could leap the world's technology tree by leaps and bounds.

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Everywhere near the edge of the city was a desolate scene left behind.

Occasionally, several pedestrians can be seen walking down the street. The lively scenes full of vitality it once was were no longer seen. Unlike its former sight, when the Yellow Level warning was issued, most residents had taken refuge in the city center.

At this moment, a petite figure was seen sneaking around in the shadows.

A girl in her early twenties had long silky brown blonde hair and a beautiful oval face. She had enchanting phoenix eyes, brown and deep.

Despite her gorgeous figure, she had taken a lot of effort to hide it behind the shabby robe. Her clothes were worn out. She looked weary, injured, and distressed.

But if Ceid were here, the most notable trait was not her beautiful face or alluring figure. It was the pointed ears that would attract him. She belonged to the proud elven race.

Her name was Ayda Kelran.

As Ayda peered around a corner, she only saw a quiet, empty street. When she took her head back and let out a sigh of relief, her body finally failed her. She slid down the building's wall and sat directly on the ground.

She was too tired to complain about the cold, hard ground or her protesting empty stomach.

She had been hiding and escaping for several days now.

Her relentless pursuers had chased her from deep in the mountain range. When she almost falls due to exhaustion, she finally reaches the long marching crowd evacuating to the city.

Taking advantage of the chaotic situation, she successfully slipped into the city without being detected by her pursuers. But even when she finally left them behind, she was still worried that they could somehow catch up and find her.

Wheeze...wheeze.

"Phew finally shook off them," she murmured silently.

"They are one obstinate bunch. Aren't they tired of chasing me all the way here?"

"It's not like I destroyed their whole base. I only killed one guy and ransacked his belongings."

While her voice was soft and beautiful when she spoke her mind aloud, her words thoroughly shattered her image of a pitiful, pure, and noble elf.

Yes, despite her feminine appearance, she had a wild, rough, and violent temper. More often than not, she was unscrupulous in various crooked ways.

Though as an elf, she still retained her good morals and world outlook, she was not someone you want to mess with.

This time, someone from the enemy side annoyed her with threats and blackmail. Unable to withstand the guy's unreasonable demands, she directly took revenge to avoid future trouble.

She didn't expect to be found as she was busy ransacking all the guy's belongings.

"This was why grandma always reprimanded me for being greedy."

Ayda reflects on her mistakes for three seconds before throwing it out of her brain.

"Anyway, I'm hungry. I wonder if there's anything to eat nearby."

Although she frequently came to this city to shop and play around, she was unfamiliar with this area. This area was not a place tourists and visitors would come to visit.

This was the residential area in the suburbs of the city. Only those who lived in the city would walk around here.

For her, she mostly frequented the business precinct and entertainment district in the crowded downtown area.

But, since it is a residential area, the streets were packed with various shops and stalls. In this area, it is not difficult to find a restaurant around.

"I just hoped that there's a restaurant left unlocked around."

Or else, she would need to spend some effort and time to pick the lock.

These days, locksmiths and door makers do not make it easier for burglars. The market is now overflowing with sophisticated and advanced doors and locks, making it easier and less expensive for building owners to install reliable security systems.

It can be said that one of the biggest beneficiaries of the advent of dungeons were those in the construction and security industries.

After regaining her breath and strength, Ayda began to search the street for any restaurant or house she could sneak into. Unfortunately, she could not find any restaurant or shop she could sneak into, even after her relentless efforts.

"Isn't there anywhere I can find food? Even a loaf of bread would be fine."

As Ayda slowly came to a halt, she took out her water canteen and tried to gulp some water. Sadly, she used up her water supply after drinking a mouthful.

It would be several days before the beast tide was over. Should I directly go to the city defense guard for help?

But I heard those guys had complicated relations with someone from the city.

Wouldn't my position exposed if I went with the city guards?

She analyzed her situation in her heart. She was too tired and thirsty to speak any longer.

She was too weak to continue. So after finding a suitable temporary place, a lane between two seven-story buildings hidden from outside view, she immediately lay down. Soon, she falls asleep and dozes off into dreamland.

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On the other hand, after selling several magic bracelets with good defense properties, Ceid happily went to a real estate broker.

It was an unexpected gain for him. He never knew that selling to the black market would fetch a high price for his three magic bracelets.

"I should put my trust more in that shop's guarantee. As shabby as it looked, it was still a legitimate shop from that world."

"Compared to any undeveloped, backward world, a small gadget from that world still had higher specs."

He made enough money from this single transaction to buy a shop directly, though the position may be slightly remote.

Nonetheless, he was finally close to finishing his first task.