Chapter 71: 070 This is a Flag

Chapter 71: 070 This is a Flag Reminded by Laischa, Shane suddenly remembered. Previously, when Vivian claimed she was looking for Laischa, this is what she had said, “Being targeted by members of the Old Demon Clan Faction in Lamijion is quite an unstable factor, so we must find her to determine her purpose in Lamijion and even to understand the whole situation, which is the mission our president personally issued to us.” Indeed, Vivian wanted to clarify Laischa’s purposes, to understand the whole situation, not to determine Laischa’s identity and background. Moreover, when they subdued Killian previously, the expression on the Knight Captain’s face when he saw Laischa’s portrait was also very unpleasant. This proved that Laischa’s identity was no secret in their eyes. Perhaps Laischa’s identity was more transparent than Shane had imagined. ... However, ever since she started talking about things like stealing from the Demon King’s Official Residence and stealing dangerous items, could her real identity be that of a Heroic Robber or Righteous Thief? ...Should he simply capture her and take her back? Shane’s gaze toward Laischa gradually became odd. “...!” Laischa keenly sensed something, shuddered, and her expression filled with vigilance as she watched Shane. Although unaware of what this absurd Hero was thinking, Laischa knew it definitely wasn’t something good. In that instant, driven by instinct for self-protection, Laischa quickly changed the topic, “Anyway, I am not an enemy to you guys even if we aren’t in the same faction. Cooperating with me won’t do you any harm, think about it properly!” With this said, Laischa’s demeanor had already become quite humble. This left Laischa feeling mentally drained, and thoughts of questioning life became ever stronger. At least, Shane did not believe reality could be like in novels, where being powerful enough to instantly annihilate everything would allow one to ignore everything. You see, in the current era, there are warrior races capable of blowing up planets that could almost be killed by a laser gun; men hanging upside down in life-support units could fall to the gun of a spy speaking in a strange Kansai accent. Shane felt it was better to be cautious to avoid any mishaps. “You really are strange,” Laischa said with a wry smile, “Indeed, the Old Demon Clan Faction has many inhumane tactics at their disposal, and I can’t guarantee total safety, but this time we are attacking them, not they making moves from the shadows. As long as we are cautious, couldn’t we, with our abilities, at least escape with our lives intact?” Shane had a very high-level Resistance Skill and was also protected by the Holy Sword; even if he couldn’t win, he wouldn’t be harmed, a fact already proved in front of Laischa. Laischa herself was a user of Space Magic; if she simply wanted to escape, almost no one could stop her. With such capabilities as a guarantee, Laischa dared invite Shane to attack the main force of the Old Demon Clan Faction. “Unless someone with a really strange Unique Skill appears, but the chances are low, we should be quite safe.” Laischa seemed very confident, but Shane always felt like this was a setup... However... “Unique Skill, huh?” Shane pondered thoughtfully. “That’s right,” Laischa nodded, “Unique Skills are very special abilities, they might be totally useless or they could have earth-shattering effects, overturning any disadvantageous situation, so those who awaken a Unique Skill are usually taken seriously. Isn’t it because of your Unique Skill that you became so extraordinary despite your low level?” Therefore, whether one has a Unique Skill, and what effects this Unique Skill has, will directly determine a person’s role and power. “Generally speaking, if there’s no Unique Skill, that’s one thing, but if there is, you first have to assess the strength of the Unique Skill, and then look at the level and other skills. That’s the standard for judging a person’s strength.” Laischa explained it this way. “For example, the Six Great Demons of the Demon Realm, the commanders under their command in terms of level and skill actually aren’t much different from them, but as subordinates of the Demon King, all the Six Great Demons possess extremely terrifying Unique Skills, which easily crush those commanders whose level and skills are not far from their own.” “It is also for this reason, that Heroes from generations are imbued with great expectations, as they usually possess powerful Unique Skills, and possibly even the Holy Sword that is on par with Unique Skills. When combined, even the Three Great Goddesses and the Six Great Demons dare not underestimate them.” “You were summoned to this world not long ago, but as a Hero, you should be able to grow quickly, and when you encounter enemies in the future, you absolutely must not overlook the impact of the Unique Skill, okay?” Listening to Laischa’s words, Shane pondered deeply.