bookbashuk Chapter 157 I'm Going on an Adventure to Purify My Soul
Chapter 157 I'm Going on an Adventure to Purify My Soul
Night fell over the nascent Hanhe New City.
In the study on the top floor of the city lord's mansion, mushrooms emitted a fluorescent glow, illuminating the mountains of official documents and reports.
Lynn rubbed his throbbing temples and signed the last approval document regarding crop rotation in the newly reclaimed area.
He put down his pen and let out a long sigh of relief.
Actually, he could have delegated these tasks to Ivital.
But now...
Only in the quiet of the night, under the pretext of handling official business, could he find a moment of true peace.
The arrival of Vilitas undoubtedly brought tremendous help and resources, but it also made the already delicate family atmosphere even more... heated.
The constant, overt and covert rivalry between her and Leah for his favor left Lynn feeling exhausted.
On one side is his pregnant wife, who also holds leverage over him; on the other is Leah, who has depended on him since childhood and is now his official wife…
This balance beam is difficult to walk on.
He suddenly became a little worried about Freya's arrival.
If Freya were added, I wonder what kind of sparks would fly.
"Sigh..." Lynn sighed softly, her gaze unconsciously sweeping across the table.
Suddenly, he noticed that there was still a letter sealed with a special magical mark that had not been dealt with.
Judging from its style and the faint scent it leaves behind, it belongs to Fangya.
He pulled out the letter, broke the seal, and saw the sharp, fang-like handwriting:
[Respectfully presented by the Prophet:]
Everything is going well in Stardew Town!
Thanks to you, the basic buildings of the Adventurers' Guild are almost finished, much faster than expected!
Thanks to the human master builders and elven druids you sent, the design is both practical and beautiful, and it perfectly suits the atmosphere of the Adventurers' Guild!
The first batch of registered adventurers has already exceeded 20,000!
Besides our Nightshade tribe, it has also attracted some skilled warriors from other orc tribes, and even mercenaries from other races. Dwarven explorers have also come after hearing the news!
The task board is almost completely covered, with tasks ranging from clearing out low-level monsters in the surrounding area to exploring resources in specific areas. It's quite lively!
The first level of the dungeon has been completely purified and stabilized, becoming an excellent training ground for novice adventurers. The hot spring inn is booming, fully booked every day!
However, as the number of people increased, some new problems also emerged.
For example, friction between adventurers of different races, the fairness of mission rewards, and the standardization of resource supply channels...
I will do my best to coordinate, but for some matters involving overall rules and long-term planning, I still need your expertise.
I know you're very busy, but if you could take some time to come over, see how the guild is running, give some instructions to everyone, and set some rules, that would be wonderful!
By the way, the weather has turned cooler recently, making the hot springs in Stardew Town especially comfortable to soak in.
If you come over, you can relax and unwind.
You came and went in a hurry the other day, and didn't get to enjoy yourself properly.
We are a team of professionals.
Your loyal Fangya
The letter was practical and showed concern between friends, which made Lynn's tense nerves relax a little, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.
Fengya is starting to look more and more like a manager.
The hot springs of Stardew Town...
Lynn's thoughts drifted away.
The rising steam, the smooth spring water, the completely relaxed muscles, and...
The unexpected yet alluring and chaotic sensations that happened with Elune last time.
He quickly shook his head, trying to banish certain images from his mind.
But the words "relax and unwind" took root in his heart like a seed.
Yes, things have been really "full" lately.
The construction of territories, the looming shadow of war, the maneuvering among various forces, and the increasingly complex interpersonal relationships within the harem...
He was like a bowstring that was always taut, and he could hardly feel the original purity of pursuing enjoyment and ideals anymore.
He recalled the adventures he had in his previous life in the game, those times when he was simply exploring the unknown, challenging powerful enemies, and fighting alongside his companions.
Although there are intrigues and life-or-death crises, the goals are simple and direct, and the aim is to settle scores quickly and decisively.
Now look at it...
A life surrounded by documents, meetings, women, and children (though unborn).
An urge to temporarily escape all of this and breathe the air of freedom and adventure again suddenly surged into my heart.
The war has not yet truly begun; all sides are still gathering and preparing.
The operation of Hanhe New City is on track, with Elune, Ivital, Lyra, and others in charge.
In addition, there were the personnel arranged by Vilitas and the support of a vast network of resources from the Mage Council.
Perhaps... he really could take a break?
An adventurous vacation that, though short, was enough to help him regain his footing.
Let's go to Stardew Town.
Look at the thriving adventurer guilds, take on a few quests yourself, soak in a hot spring, shed all your identities and burdens, and simply be an adventurer for a few days.
Once the idea takes root, it quickly takes hold, spreads, and becomes incredibly tempting.
Lynn's eyes lit up, and her fatigue seemed to vanish.
He spread out a new sheet of paper, ready to reply to Fengya and inform him that he would be setting off soon.
However, just as he wrote the words "Fangya"—
Below the large solid wood desk in front of him, near his knees, a very subtle ripple suddenly appeared in the space.
Then, a stunningly beautiful face, with a sly smile, emerged from under the table…
It peeked out.
With long black hair and smiling purple eyes, it was none other than Veritas.
"!" Lynn's hand trembled, and the pen tip drew a crooked ink mark on the letter paper.
"You...how could you..." He almost jumped up from his chair, his heart pounding.
When did this woman hide under his table?!
He didn't even notice!
"I used a bit of spatial magic, Master~" Veritas smiled radiantly.
She emerged completely from under the table with light and graceful movements, as if she had simply walked in from the next room.
She was wearing only a thin, purple silk nightgown, her beautiful curves faintly visible under the magic lamp.
"As the embodiment of truth, I can completely shield myself from aura and fluctuations during this short-range, precise spatial teleportation~"
As she spoke, she naturally sat on Lynn's lap, wrapped her arms around his neck, and breathed softly, "Master, are you still busy so late? You must be working so hard~"
Lynn's body stiffened. He smelled the delicate fragrance of violets emanating from her and felt the warm, soft body in his arms, but alarm bells were ringing in his mind.
He glanced again at the ruined letter and was glad he hadn't written anything yet.
"What...what are you doing here?" He tried to make his voice sound serious.
"Come help Master relieve his fatigue~" Veritas blinked, her fingers playfully drawing circles on his chest.
She spoke softly, with a hint of ambiguity: "Although I'm pregnant, some strenuous exercise isn't very convenient..."
"But I can help my owner relax and release some of the accumulated stress in other ways~"
She glanced meaningfully at Lynn's lips, then looked down at her face.
Lynn felt a chill run down his spine and lamented inwardly: "Most of my fatigue comes from you, Lady Vilitas!"
He was about to refuse her firmly and try to "invite" her off his lap—
"Knock knock knock!"
There was a loud knock on the study door.
Immediately afterward, before Lynn could respond, the door was pushed open.
Leah walked in excitedly, carrying a tray with a bowl of steaming plum juice on it. "Brother! I knew you weren't asleep yet because I saw the light in your study was still on!"
"I made you some plum juice, chilled, to help you relax!"
She was halfway through her sentence when she saw Vilitas sitting intimately on Lynn's lap.
Leah's smile froze instantly, her azure eyes filled with anger.
"You...you all..." Her voice began to tremble, and her eyes turned red at a visible speed.
Veritas, however, seemed oblivious to Lydia's anger.
Instead, she snuggled even closer into Lynn's arms and gave Leah a "kind" smile: "It's little sister Leah, how thoughtful of you to bring your brother a midnight snack."
"But your brother is 'busy' right now~"
When she mentioned that she was busy, Vilitas emphasized it further.
"You!" Leah's face turned red with anger, and she slammed the tray down on the coffee table next to her with a loud bang.
She strode to the desk, staring intently at Lynn, her expression a mixture of grievance and anger: "Brother! You promised me you'd go to bed early tonight!"
Lynn was in a real bind, feeling her temples throbbing again.
He tried to move Veritas off his lap, but she seemed welded to him, not moving an inch, and gave him an innocent look that seemed to say, "How could you bear to push away a pregnant woman like me?"
"Lia, let me explain..." Lynn tried to soothe her.
"I won't listen!" Leah's jealousy exploded. She picked up the bowl of plum juice and held it directly to Lynn's lips, ordering in a tearful voice, "Drink this first! I worked so hard to make it!"
Looking at the bowl of tempting, refreshingly cool plum juice, Lynn felt a very ominous premonition.
This smell...this color...it smells and looks so much like it's been spiked with some kind of ingredient?
Veritas sniffed as well, a knowing and playful glint in her purple eyes.
She leaned close to Lynn's ear and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Oh my? Little Leah is so thoughtful~"
"It seems you won't be getting any rest so early tonight, Prophet."
Lynn: "..."
It’s over.
Under Leah's tearful onslaught of "If you don't drink it, it means you don't love me" and "If you don't drink it, it means you're biased towards this bad woman," Lynn had no choice but to bite the bullet, accept the bowl of the spiked plum juice, and drink it all in one gulp.
A familiar, scorching warmth instantly swept over my entire body.
This feeling is definitely true!
This is fucking ridiculous!!
It contains male enhancement drugs.
It's the extra-strong version, for crying out loud.
Lynn put down her bowl.
He glanced at Lia, who was filled with jealousy and looked aggrieved, and then at Veritas in his arms, who had a look of "this is going to be interesting." He felt that he would be working late into the night for the next few hours... no, probably most of the night.
He sighed deeply, very deeply.
In this suffocating, dilemma-ridden atmosphere, the thought in Lynn's mind of "taking a break and going on an adventure" has never been so clear, firm, and urgent!
We have to go!
Immediately! Right now!
It's not about escaping, well, maybe a little bit.
But more importantly, it's about getting back into shape, cleansing the mind clouded by trivial matters and the struggle for favor, and preparing to face the coming storm in a better state!
Stardew Town, Adventurers' Guild, Hot Springs, and Unknown Adventures...
Wait for me!
Lynn silently made a vow in her heart.
He's definitely going on this seven-day adventure!