When Adam left the workshop, he had an additional 100 gold coins on him. Combined with his previous savings, his total reached 700 gold coins once more.
The herbs he had gathered from the depths of the Great Forest of Tob were worth more than he had anticipated.
This not only sparked in Adam the ambition to bring the Great Forest of Tob under his control, something the people of this world couldn't achieve, but he believed he could.
All he needed to do was deal with the three rulers of the forest!
On the other side.
Lizzie stared at the two alchemical potions on the counter, lost in thought.
She knew there were geniuses in this world who defied common understanding, like Lakyus Alvein Dale Aindra, the most renowned noblewoman in the Kingdom.
At the age of ten, she had already mastered second-tier magic. It was said that at twelve, she suddenly formed the adventurer team "Blue Roses" And began her travels.
The president of the Kingdom's Magician's Guild had personally stated that she had the potential to reach the Hero Domain before the age of twenty.
This was already unimaginable in the eyes of ordinary people!
For most, being able to use third-tier magic was considered the mark of a genius!
Now.
Lizzie suddenly understood the feelings of the Magician's Guild president. She had witnessed a genius who was impossible to comprehend, even if only in the field of alchemy.
"Grandma, has Adam left?" Nfirea's somewhat dejected voice rang out, snapping Lizzie back to reality.
"Forget what I told you before."
Lizzie's face turned serious again as she spoke to Nfirea.
"What?" Nfirea looked utterly confused.
Huff~
Lizzie took a deep breath, her eyes suddenly lighting up. "With your talent, you might be able to understand such techniques. Do you want to take him as a master…? Never mind, finish learning everything I have to teach you first."
Nfirea was stunned, looking at his Grandma, who was muttering to herself, with confusion.
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Adventurers' Guild.
"Hello, is your adventurer team just you alone?" The staff member at the counter asked Adam with a bright smile.
"There's also Blackie."
Adam pointed to the small Invisible Hound at his feet.
"Uh…" The staff member's expression stiffened slightly.
"There's no rule saying a magical beast can't be a teammate, right?"
Adam smiled as he spoke.
"Well, there's indeed no such rule, but…" The staff member hesitated.
"Then please handle it for me, and fill out the form while you're at it."
Adam took out a gold coin and handed it over.
His sudden decision to register as an adventurer came after gathering some information, which was further confirmed by Lizzie.
He had previously overlooked one thing.
The Re-Estize Kingdom and the Baharuth Empire were actually in a state of ongoing war. Every year during the autumn harvest, the Baharuth Empire would use this time as a trigger to launch wars against the Re-Estize Kingdom.
The Bloody Emperor's intentions were twofold: first, to gradually weaken the Re-Estize Kingdom's national strength, and second, to diminish the power of the nobles within the Empire, consolidating authority in his own hands.
The disparity in national strength between the two had already become apparent. Anyone with discernment could see that the Re-Estize Kingdom was in decline.
This time, for some unknown reason, the war had started earlier than usual, and the Baharuth Empire had already begun mobilizing!
This was also why the atmosphere in E-Rantel had suddenly become tense.
As for why it started early?
Adam suspected it was due to the "Grand Combat Tournament." Gazef, a mere commoner, had been given significant recognition, which likely made the Bloody Emperor sense some kind of shift.
"Alright."
Seeing the gold coin, the staff member's face lit up with delight, immediately becoming more courteous.
During the adventurer registration process, many adventurers were illiterate, so the counter staff provided writing services for a fee.
This money didn't need to be handed over to the guild; it was extra income for themselves.
"May I ask, what is the name of the adventurer team you're registering?"
"Let's call it 'Free Will.'"
The staff member paused in their writing, unable to resist praising, "What an elegant name."
Most adventurers hadn't read much, and the names they came up with were often haphazard. This name stood out brilliantly.
"Free Will, Adam, correct?"
"Wait a moment."
After confirming with Adam, the staff member finished writing, collected the form, and quickly left.
Not long after.
The staff member returned with a copper nameplate and handed it over.
"This is the nameplate proving your adventurer identity. You're currently at the lowest rank, Copper-rank adventurer. In any country, as long as there's an Adventurers' Guild, this nameplate can verify your identity."
The staff member spoke softly, briefly explaining some basic knowledge about adventurers.
Adam took the nameplate.
This was exactly what he had been waiting for, or rather, the adventurer identity itself.
With the two countries at war, he had no official status. Entering the Baharuth Empire recklessly could lead to numerous problems. Using an adventurer's identity would reduce unnecessary trouble.
Of course!
While enjoying the benefits, there would inevitably be certain constraints and influences.
For instance, many countries weren't particularly friendly toward adventurers.
"I've wasted enough time; it's time to set off." Adam hung the nameplate on his waist, thinking silently to himself.
What a pity!
So far, the "Eight Fingers" hadn't made any moves, which puzzled Adam.
He didn't believe a force like the "Eight Fingers" would remain idle after losing two key members.
New Calendar, Year 4.
Upper Fire Month, July 18.
Adam left E-Rantel once again.
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Baharuth Empire.
Located in the mid-western region of the human territories, bordered by the sea to the north and surrounded by mountains on the other three sides, its terrain and resources were somewhat inferior to those of the Re-Estize Kingdom.
Although it was founded at the same time as the Re-Estize Kingdom, ever since the Bloody Emperor Jircniv Rune Farlord El-Nix took the throne, he had used ruthless measures to purge the parasitic nobles.
Far from descending into chaos or decline under this bloody reform, the entire nation, under the Bloody Emperor Jircniv's meticulous control and the guardianship of the Empire's protector, Fluder Paradyne, ushered in an era of prosperity surpassing any in its history.
The Imperial Capital, Arwintar.
Compared to the narrow, outdated streets of the Kingdom's capital, Re-Estize, the streets of the Imperial Capital were not only exceptionally clean but also brimming with an air of prosperity.
Since half a month ago, a cheap alchemical potion had suddenly become popular in the Imperial Capital.
The most common healing potions, made from herbs and containing various impurities, were priced at about one silver coin, a price already acceptable to the masses.
However!
The recently introduced alchemical potion boasted stronger healing effects yet was priced at a mere eight copper coins.
In a short time, it caused a massive sensation throughout the entire Imperial Capital!
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