Travel to another world and become a monster messenger

Chapter 119 Dark Magic

“No, we just met by chance.”

"Is that so? Did he do anything strange to you?" Facing Jacklun's question, Xu Zhen recalled the moment when he suddenly appeared in front of them in the forest.

"Well, he seemed very interested in us. I think he said he was looking forward to seeing us again."

"Is that so? I didn't expect you had already contacted him... I'm glad nothing happened." Jacklen breathed a sigh of relief, then tightened his expression again.

"This is just my prediction, but I think Lesak may make some big moves soon. In addition, he seems to think highly of Xu Zhen. If this assumption is true..."

"Is there a high chance that Xu Zhen will be involved?" In response to Seide's question, Jacklen nodded: "Lezac... He will not pay any attention to people who are not interested in him. And vice versa."

“He’ll keep pursuing anyone who’s interested in him, right?”

“Yes, almost certainly. It’s very rare for Lysak to appear before someone in person.”

"... then it almost means there is no escape..."

Listening to the conversation between Jacklen and Seth, Xu Zhen was thinking about Lesak.

Indeed, it seemed that he had many bad qualities and might be very dangerous, but Xu Zhencheng sincerely felt that he could not feel disgusted with Lesak.

At least when he met him before, Xu Zhen felt a sense of closeness to some extent. It can be said that he did not feel alienated like others.

If he just took a slightly wrong path. Although he became a little confused as he thought about it, Xu Zhen felt that this was the most appropriate explanation.

"In any case, we don't know where or when Lysak will attack. Please remember this."

"If there is no solution, it is useless to just remember it."

"…I really have nothing to say. It really hits the nail on the head."

Jacklen smiled bitterly and stood up. "Then I'll take my leave. I'm very sorry for saying so much."

“Wait, wait a minute!” Just as Jacklun was about to leave, Sayid hurriedly stopped him and asked, “Can I consider you our friend? To be honest, I still have some doubts about you…”

"Yes. Mr. Seide's opinion makes a lot of sense." Jacklun smiled slightly, turned around, and looked at Xu Zhen and Lati tenderly: "I don't want to see Xu Zhen or the monsters get hurt. That's all."

After Jacklun finished speaking, he walked towards the forest exit in the north. When his figure completely disappeared, only Xu Zhen and the others were left standing there in a daze. Seide sighed and turned to Xu Zhen: "How should I put it... I feel like I've been spotted by some strange guys."

“Haha…Is that so?”

Xu Zhen and Lati could only smile bitterly.

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After saying goodbye to the close tiger subspecies and the long tiger, Xu Zhen and his friends were on their way to the royal capital.

The Panna Forest was filled with magical light. Although it was bright, it was still a little darker than daytime because it was dusk.

Barney was running around with Slakic and Loppel. Xu Zhen looked at them and saw that they had become very friendly. He couldn't help but smile and said, "Is dark magic really bad magic itself?"

“No, that’s not right.”

"what?"

Sede immediately denied it and caught Xu Zhen's attention.

"Even among adventurers and court mages in the past, there are many who have used dark magic with great success and have been praised for their achievements. In general, the good or bad of any magic depends on how it is used. Not only darkness, but also forces like fire or wind can also go to evil. It's just that this time the dark magic happened to be more prominent."

After listening to Seide's words, Xu Zhen thought of Lesak. Perhaps he was also a serious magician at first. But due to some reasons, he was seriously distorted and eventually developed the magic power to control others.

Although this was almost an intuitive thought, Xu Zhen didn't know why he thought so. He didn't mean to sympathize, it was just a hunch, but Xu Zhen thought it was unlikely that they would establish a friendship with Lesak.

However, on the other hand, he was also very interested in Lesak himself. He had never been so interested in someone before, which made Xu Zhen feel very strange.

Xu Zhen deeply understands the feeling of being uneasy about what may happen in the future, but at the same time, he also has a sense of excitement.

(It’s better not to tell others about this kind of thing.)

If he told Seide and the others, he felt that he would definitely be severely criticized. It's better to keep things to yourself, Xu Zhen thought.

(After all, I had no intention of helping Lysac.)

This was Xu Zhen's true feelings. Although he was interested in him, what Lesak did was too terrible. He didn't want to work with such a person.

"Talk to Courtney and the others when you get back..."

"Well, that's best. Those two can't stay out of it either."

Xu Zhen was a little surprised by Seth's agreement.

"What's wrong?"

“No, nothing.”

Facing Seide who tilted his head in confusion, Xu Zhen hurriedly covered up. He thought to himself:

(Oh no. I just said that by mistake… How embarrassing.)

Xu Zhen's body trembled slightly, and then he turned away somewhat embarrassedly. Others did not notice his action, which in a sense might be a blessing.

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When it was completely dark that day, Xu Zhen and his companions finally arrived at the western gate of the royal capital.

The guard stared at Thad, or rather, at Barney, who was in his arms. Another guard, who was peeking out of the lounge window, had the same reaction.

"Um... Lord Seid? What on earth is this monster..."

“This is the killer tiger’s cub. It’s my new buddy.”

"Meow!" Barney called out, and the guard's expression immediately froze. After all, even if it was a cub, the name of the killer tiger was enough to alert people.

Seid had expected this, so he smiled bitterly: "It's okay. It won't go crazy all of a sudden. And if there is any problem, it's my responsibility, don't worry."

"Well... okay, it looks docile, just be careful..."

"Thanks."

Afterwards, Xu Zhen and the others were judged to be fine, and the huge door slowly opened. As they passed through the door, the guard bowed to Seide.

"I'm very sorry to have kept you here, Lord Seide..."

“It’s okay, you’re just doing your job.”

The moment Seth said this, the guard showed great gratitude, almost shouting. The guard in the lounge also ran out in a hurry and bowed together. Seth thought they were a little too exaggerated.