Wizard Bloodline

The Deep Abyss Worm was a first-level beast, resembling an earthworm, not particularly strong but annoyingly good at burrowing. It was tricky to hunt.

Ronan had to consider the upturned-eyebrow wizard following him.

Since entering, this wizard had been watching him. Travis likely already knew Ronan was taking on a task in the Ring.

Judging by the situation, they probably planned to make a move against him.

Although Ronan wasn't afraid, he needed an escape plan.

If he encountered an insurmountable opponent, he could always use the terrain to escape.

The Deep Abyss Worm's habitat would have complex underground tunnels.

If needed, he could burrow underground, leveraging his physical strength to maximize his escape chances.

"Okay."

The green-haired girl quickly registered Ronan's task, then chattered about task details, the Deep Abyss Worm's habits, weaknesses, and so on.

Ronan found her quite endearing.

"With your strength, as long as you're careful, this task should be no problem. Good luck!"

Before leaving, the green-haired girl encouraged Ronan, her adorable earnestness bringing a smile to his face.

"Thank you."

Ronan bid farewell, turning to face the cold, sullen expression of the upturned-eyebrow wizard.

His smile faded, and Ronan calmly walked out of the mission hall.

He left the Ring's inner area, then the outer city.

Ronan flew above the forest using a flight ring, the wind rushing past him.

After leaving the outer city, the upturned-eyebrow wizard disappeared.

Yet the feeling of being watched lingered, subtle but persistent.

Ronan maintained a neutral expression but heightened his vigilance, ready for any attack.

"Not attacking en route... Planning to strike while I hunt the Deep Abyss Worm?"

At the worm's habitat, the expected ambush didn't occur.

The sense of being watched persisted, but Ronan couldn't pinpoint the wizard's location, even with [Detection].

Ronan's eyes flickered, and he began hunting Deep Abyss Worms.

The task required their glands, located in the mouth, which needed to be extracted post-mortem.

The task demanded twenty glands—a bit troublesome and time-consuming, but the reward points were substantial.

Throughout his battle with the worms, Ronan kept half his focus on his surroundings. After each kill, he'd rest, letting [Void Realm] fully restore his mental energy before continuing.

Collecting twenty glands took Ronan three full days.

Yet even upon returning to the Ring with all the task items, the anticipated ambush never materialized.

The upturned-eyebrow wizard reappeared like a ghost once Ronan entered the Ring, but Ronan merely glanced at him, quickly looking away.

"Better if they don't attack. I can earn more contributions peacefully."

Ronan had checked—completing the Deep Abyss Worm task and one more would earn him enough materials for his next mental enhancement potion.

Delivering them to Benigo would boost his strength in days.

Despite the annoyance of being followed, the prospect of earning contributions lifted his mood.

Unexpectedly, trouble arose when submitting the task.

"Someone completed this task yesterday."

The green-haired girl apologized, suggesting Ronan keep the items in case a similar task appeared soon.

"The glands spoil after seven days!"

Ronan's expression darkened. The girl timidly comforted him, suggesting a new task might appear soon.

"Is that possible?"

Ronan took a deep breath, suppressing his frustration, and asked to choose another task.

"Okay."

The green-haired girl quickly handed him the task booklet.

Ronan chose a task, then turned to coldly gaze at the distant upturned-eyebrow wizard.

It was entirely this guy's fault.

His presence had distracted Ronan, extending the task duration to avoid an ambush.

Under normal circumstances, he'd have completed it in a day.

Ronan's good mood was shattered by the "unexpected failure," but there was no preventing accidents—he could only accept it.

His next task was "Obtain ten Fire Scythe Beast hearts."

Similar in difficulty to the worm task, Ronan confirmed he was the only one to take it so far.

Ignoring the shadowing wizard, Ronan left the city, maintaining a moderate caution while quickly taking down ten Fire Scythe Beasts and retrieving their hearts.

The whole process took less than half a day.

But upon entering the mission hall, he saw the green-haired girl eagerly beckoning him.

"Come quickly!"

Ronan had a bad feeling. Sure enough, the girl relayed more blood-pressure-raising news.

"I've been looking for you!"

She patted her chest, quickly explaining, "Just a few hours ago, the task poster canceled the 'Fire Scythe Beast Heart' task.

"You haven't done it yet, right? Lucky, or it'd be wasted effort."

"..."

Ronan stood still, staring at the relieved green-haired girl.

His hands still held the warmth of the Fire Scythe hearts.

After a few seconds, he smiled, nodding, "Yes, lucky you told me in time. I'll pick another task."

He calmly addressed the girl.

She murmured about his bad luck, mentioning someone who'd had three tasks snatched away, almost driven to violence.

"Why doesn't the Ring fix these task rule loopholes?"

Ronan selected a task, idly chatting with the girl.

"It's been reported, but nothing's changed. You'll learn to avoid these pitfalls with experience."

"Alright."

Ronan pointed to a task in the booklet, "This one."

**[Green Spike Gale Wasp Guardian Honey Sacs]**

A long-standing task, the poster had extended the deadline two days ago. The task required at least fifty units each submission.

Ronan had plenty of honey sacs but needed guardian wasp ones. However, the rewards were high, and even if the task failed, he could use the sacs himself.

The green-haired girl quickly registered him.

Confirmed, Ronan turned away.

He shot a cold glance at the distant wizard before leaving.

Five days later.

Ronan returned to the mission hall.

The wizard followed like a shadow, a persistent ghost.

Ignoring him, Ronan placed a gray package with fifty honey sacs on the counter, signaling the green-haired girl.

"You're here?!"

She seemed delighted to see him.

But her expression soon paled, staring at the task log, her face turning white, lips trembling.

"I... I made a mistake with the task requirements."

She stood, muttering, "The poster wanted guardian wasp eyes, not honey sacs."

Again?!

Once or twice, but a third time!

Facing repeated "incidents," even Ronan's patience was tested.

"What use are the wasp's eyes?"

Ronan suppressed his anger, asking calmly.

"Contact the poster, clarify the mistake. It might not be your fault."

The girl didn't seem to hear, repeating "I made a mistake."

When Ronan repeated himself, she suddenly burst into tears.

"I-I'll use my contribution points to compensate you."

Crying, she apologized through tears.

Ronan hadn't expected this reaction, momentarily stunned.

"Saya! What's happening?"

Nearby, a silver-robed male wizard stood, glaring at Ronan.

Others in the hall also looked over.

"Forget it."

Ronan felt a sudden irritation but forced himself to stay calm.

"You can't be entirely blamed."

He smiled, comforting her, then said, "Seems I'm having bad luck with tasks. I'll rest before trying again."

He turned to leave, ignoring the girl's cries.

"Huh—huh—"

The girl's sobbing slowed. Once Ronan vanished, she stopped.

Her eyes were red, tear-streaked, but her expression turned cold, losing its prior innocence.

She stepped back, retreating into the window, taking out a communication stone.

"Sir..."

She reported with a mature, playful smile.

"It went smoother than expected."

"I think I can toy with him a few more times."

"Maybe he'll even fall for me. He's gullible, like a lapdog, wagging his tail for me in no time."

She spoke while examining her nails, smiling lazily.

As she turned, her gaze met a pair of calm, icy blue eyes.

The chilling gaze froze her, smile faltering, face paling.

"Y-you haven't left?"

"I reconsidered at the door. One shouldn't be easily defeated by setbacks, so I returned."

The blue-eyed figure spoke softly, "Unluckily, I uncovered your other face. Next time, be quieter when plotting."

The figure leaned in, revealing a handsome, cold face.

"Do I really look so gullible? A tail-wagging lapdog?"

The girl's face whitened, lips trembling, about to speak when a violent aura burst at the window.

With a loud crash.

"Boom!"

The metal window frame caved inward, and the girl screamed in terror.

"Ah!"

"Bitch!"

Ronan, face filled with rage, punched the window again. A nearby man shouted, "What are you doing?! Saya, are you okay?"

"Get lost!"

Ronan's icy words halted the approaching male wizard.

After two punches, Ronan's anger subsided somewhat.

He took a deep breath, regaining composure.

"You really don't deserve short hair."

The last short-haired wizard girl Ronan met was like an angel—pure, kind, and helpful.

This one was the complete opposite.

After a cold remark, Ronan ignored the shocked girl, heading to another mission window.

Without even glancing, he seemingly accepted a task at random before striding out.

Leaving the Ring, exiting the outer city.

Ronan rushed to the task location.

The task took place in a small secret realm under the Ring's influence.

The task was challenging—killing a high-level first-tier beast and retrieving several magical herbs near its nest.

The task was a Ring trial, with few contribution points, mainly rewarding those precious herbs.

Ronan stood outside the secret realm, sensing the lingering gaze still on him.

Then he opened his eyes, stepping into the realm with a cold expression.

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