Earthling in Uncharted Dimensions

Ground floor of the store.

A pile of tripwires and hooks were on the floor. The shelves on the walls were empty. Even the decorated reception desk had vanished.

Lee was going through the files and records kept in the strongroom adjacent to the manager's cabin. All the files were about mundane transactions. Lee could not find anything particularly mysterious. He had swept through the floor without leaving a nook and corner.

[Looks like they have nothing as you expect. Then why are you searching?!]

'Yes…..maybe I am overthinking.'

Lee closed the file and placed it over the table. He heaved a sigh as he walked out of the room. Lee took a glance at the status and it was almost 4 in the morning. Lee can tell that his cue to escape is nearing.

[Only a few minutes and the shift will change.]

Lee nodded and levitated himself. He flew up to the circular glass window and sat right behind it. A few minutes later, the notification he anticipated came up.

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4 A.M.

7250 Essence harvested.

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Within a minute, Lee saw the two walking towards the guild. Lee immediately crept out of the glass window and closed it before flying away. Lee immediately fled the area and headed outside the city, towards the hobgoblins.

With the help of the Map, Lee saw that the hobgoblins were successful in luring and disabling the guards. But, they had exhausted the poison reserve. The hobgoblins had used all the poison in the pouches and the surrounding trees were showing signs of discomfort.

Lee moved towards those tired men. They unexpectedly had a lot of opponents. But, their superior strength enabled them to knock them all down without being injured. Poison played its role indiscriminately. Thus one or two among them were partially numb. Upon noticing the approaching figure of Lee, they merrily sprang up. The hobgoblins' fair face became frowned as they saw him alone.

Lee sensed their concern and released the 142 slaves from the EsGen. The warriors saw a crowd of people appearing from thin air. The hobgoblins were awestruck as they realised that these people were rescued slaves. Their eyes began to wet as they caught sight of their females and children.

"Do you feel any kind of discomfort or-"

Lee walked to An, but he could not complete his sentence. She jumped on him and coiled her arms around his neck. Her strength did not hurt Lee. He did not know why she jumped on him, so he too went with the flow. A minute or two later, she loosened her hands and her cheerful face was revealed.

"I felt a slight dizziness. Nothing more."

Her answer was well within Lee's expectation. He turned to observe the others as his hand was over her shoulders. She clung onto his black robe like a child.

"Are everyone alright?! Does anyone have any difficulties?"

Lee asked aloud as he levitated himself a metre above the ground. His feat made the crowd go silent. They recognised his question and gave short disordered replies. Lee casted 'Spotless' on them for a second. Any speck of dirt or contamination were immediately removed. Lee scanned the faces in a sweep before speaking-

"From here on, you are free beings. You will decide where and how you live. Whom you live with is now your right to choose. What you eat and what you wear are entirely up to you. You are independent henceforth!"

Lee came down to the ground after delivering his speech. His face gave off a reassuring aura. The words were filled with heartening honesty. He expected them to depart in peace, but the crowd was having a second thought.

"Young saviour, we don't have a place to go. Will we be a burden if we ask to take us with you?"

The oldest woman among the crowd asked raised her doubt. All the females joined her side. The men were reluctant to ask for shelter, but soon gave in. An peered at Lee for an answer she was expecting. Even D did not let him speak the other way.

"There are no burdens in this world, but only people who cannot tolerate the responsibility over them. I travel with my wife and look after her. I do so because I am confident in keeping her safe. Likewise, I am confident in keeping you all safe!"

An had a proud smug on her. She felt immensely proud to have Lee as her soulmate. Her heart felt rich with joy and happiness. Her mind heaved a sigh, as she was worried that Lee might answer unfavourably. She lifted her left palm from the pommel and let it hang down relaxed.

"But travelling with everyone like a tribe is troublesome, especially now!"

Lee sounded his honest opinion. He further added the current situation of the continent. He did not forget to introduce Eturt village as a destination.

"So...we will depart to the village. It will be rough, so I'll have to use the unusual method again. Any objections?!"

The crowd was silent. After a few seconds, they looked at him with eyes agreeing with him. Lee glanced at An and got her consent too. She came near him and told to give them a satisfying description regarding the ability. D, the mastermind of deception, had a story baked and ready to serve. Lee brought their attention again and explained the skill he received through a 'fortunate event'.

"I will now use the method. Come closer to me!"

Lee instructed and the crowd came and surrounded him. Within a second, all of them vanished from the sight and appeared in the EsGen storage. He did not exclude An as she understood the need of freedom for him.

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Quest completed!

Rewards stored in the storage

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5 A.M.

7250 Essence harvested.

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Name: Lee

Age: 20

Title: Grim-reaper, Soul Liberator

Fame: 3420

Essence: 130188 (5 A.M.)

Money: 951 Gold, 96 Silver, 86 Copper

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Partner: An

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Health: 320

Strength: 320

Vitality: 320

Agility: 320

Defense: 320

Endurance: 320

Sense: 320

Intelligence: 320

Resolve: 325

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Immunity:-

• Greater Poison Immunity (1887/1000000)

• Medium Lightning Immunity (3229/10000)

• Medium Air Immunity (200/10000)

• Lesser Sedative Immunity (35/100)

Affinity:-

• Greater Poison Affinity (12081/1000000)

• Greater Lightning Affinity (12591/1000000)

• Medium Fire Affinity (0/10000)

• Medium Water Affinity (0/10000)

• Medium Ice Affinity (0/10000)

• Greater Rock Affinity (11975/1000000)

• Greater Metal Affinity (11974/1000000)

• Medium Sand Affinity (286/10000)

• Greater Nature Affinity (11984/1000000)

• Medium Air Affinity (1165/10000)

• Greater Sound Affinity (12371/1000000)

• Greater Dark Affinity (11998/1000000)

• Medium Light Affinity (0/10000)

• Medium Death Affinity (286/10000)

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Mastery:-

• Absolute Blade Mastery

• Absolute Nunchuck Mastery

• Medium Bow Mastery (997/10000)

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Cultivation: Peak stage Core Formation realm

Qi: 0/1100

Mana: 0

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Skills:-

• View

• Foresight

• EsGen

• EsConv

• Flight

• Spotless

• Information Transfer

• Taming

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INVENTORY:-

QUESTS:-

MAP:-

SHOP:-

ALTER:-

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