New World
Alternative Pathways

Alan was flabbergasted to see Flyin again swallow the Summoner Crystal. A day of hunting, Alan and Flyin had managed to kill 9 monsters. And Flyin was currently swallowing his ninth Summoner Crystal without showing himself already feeling full. Honestly, Alan did not know how many Summoner Crystals Flyin should eat in one day. But according to Alan, 3 or 4 Crystal Summoners alone should be enough for Flyin to meet Flyin's needs.

"Are all demons like this?" Alan to assume if Flyin is greedy in fulfilling the desire of his stomach. Alan could not imagine what the lives of the Demon people in their group would be like if each individual was like Flyin.

On the other hand, Alan deeply regretted that the Crystal Summoner that should have been able to use himself to summon monsters was now just a Flyin meal. Had it been in the Main World, Alan would have taken great care of the Crystal Summoner he got. Remembering the Crystal Summoner would be very useful if in urgent circumstances. Alan had already felt for himself what the benefits of fighting in the company of monsters were, really very helpful.

"How about we rest here, sir?" Flyin asked after spending his ninth Crystal Summoner.

Alan only replied with a nod of his head, considering that he also felt tired after killing the nine monsters today. Moreover, Alan's level had also soared far up to level 74. The monster monsters in the Abyss were completely different from those in the Main World. In this world called the Abyss, his monster was much stronger. Alan really had to work extra hard to kill one of them. Unfortunately the monsters that exist in this Abyss world do not drop Drop items, either because their presentation dropped drop items so small or indeed nothing at all. Alan still can't prove it.

Flyin declared a makeshift place for Alan to rest. With two stones as a headrest, and a thin cloth as a base to relax the body.

"No need to bother Flyin. I can arrange it myself." Alan felt sorry for himself to see Flyin make a place for him to rest.

"It is my duty, sir."

Alan smiled slightly at Flyin's reply. It seemed that Flyin's service soul had become ingrained. Wherever he is will always try to provide the best service, even without Azazel's supervision. Alan had thought that Flyin was serving him only because of Azazel's orders, but after seeing Flyin still serving him even without Azazel's supervision, Alan became rethinking.

In the Abyss world there was no distinction between night and day. Because the sky in the Abyss world always looked brownish red, like the twilight sky. If without the help of the clock in the system, Alan certainly can not distinguish when the time to rest and when the time to move.

After resting for 8 hours, Alan and Flyin resumed their journey. 8 hours of sleep was enough for Alan to restore the condition of his body that had been tired. Alan, who could not log out of the New World, could only use sleep to rest his brain. Alan certainly did not want his body to suddenly faint from exhaustion again.

Flyin invites Alan to see one of the closest cities near them. Although it is also not close, because the time that must be taken to get to the city is one day on foot.

Alan certainly felt very enthusiastic to hear Flyin would invite Alan to see one of the Demon city. Alan was already very curious as to what the lives of the Demon nations in this Abyss world looked like. But Flyin still reminded Alan to always keep his identity as an Elf, so as not to get into unnecessary trouble.

After half a day of walking in a barren area, Alan and Flyin arrived at a slightly uphill rock area. The area of the rocks form a kind of small hill, interconnected with each other so as to form a row of hills.

"After we pass through this rock we will arrive at an area called Pripyat. I hope you can get used to the existing Demons immediately." Flyin once again reminded Alan.

Alan just nodded at Flyin's explanation, he also understood what he should do later. But just as Flyin and Alan began to enter the rock area, a direct attack aimed at Alan and Flyin was located.

"Revelation Mr..." Flyin directly dragged Alan's body to avoid a fireball attack that pointed towards the two of them.

Duars...

The fireball also destroyed the rocks that became Alan's footing earlier. Make it into dust flying.

"Who are they?" Alan could not help but ask Flyin after getting an impromptu attack.

"Of course they're the demons that live around here."

"Demons?" Alan certainly frowned. Not out of surprise who attacked the two of them, Alan thought more about the reason the Demons attacked Flyin and Alan suddenly arrived.

Flyin who can read the contents of Alan's mind immediately explained further. "We Demon nations love fighting so much, there is no need for a strong reason for us to fight each other. In this Abyss world, the strong will be rewarded."

Alan only smiled faintly at Flyin's explanation. The strong will be appreciated, the rule always works wherever it is. Whether it's strong in body strength, or financial strength, that's for sure... The stronger ones will be appreciated.

"There are 12 men who surround us. How's it?" After checking the temperature around him Alan could sense there were 12 heat sources he could detect other than Flyin. Alan certainly asked Flyin's opinion first, considering Flyin was much more senior than he was.

"I'm actually enough to deal with them. But there is no harm in using them as an exercise for you. But please don't force yourself." Flyin instantly moved from where he stood towards the direction of the Demon retinue. Although the Demon party was hiding in the rock area, they also could not escape the special power of Flyin. Flyin was able to figure out their position without any problems.

"Good spirit Flyin." Alan is running. He's headed in the other direction.

"Shadow Stab!"

Alan instantly arrived appearing behind one of the hiding Demons. Alan's dagger instantly slashed the neck of one of the Demon mercilessly.

"urghhh..." The groaning from the Demon that Alan said sounded, making his three friends immediately turn their eyes toward the source of the sound. The three Demons immediately jumped behind after seeing Alan who was still holding a dagger covered in green blood.

[The Demon.]

"So this is the Demon that's here?" Alan was a little concerned to see the condition of the Demon nation as if hungry. But Alan certainly did not feel sorry for the Demon who had tried to kill him. Alan immediately moved to attack the three Demons without waiting for them to attack first.

Although the bodies of the three Demons looked thin and powerless, in fact their bodies were much stronger than they seemed. Even Alan had to admit that their strength was almost equivalent to half of Alan's attributes. Though Alan Attributes are among the highest class for players of his level.

It was not difficult for Alan to kill the three Demons, only the difference was that Alan could not kill them with a single direct strike. Alan needed to inflict a slight wound before ending their lives with a fatal attack. Alan also did not have to bother using his skill skill.

Finished killing the remaining three Demons, a strange thing happened to Alan. Some black shadows came out of the Demon's body and tried to get into Alan's body. Alan who saw a black shadow heading towards him immediately tried to avoid it. He remembered the pain he felt when the shadow of the black shadow entered his body. But the movement of the black shadow was so fast, Alan's efforts to avoid it became in vain.

But it was different at Azazel Palace. This time it was not the pain Alan felt, but a warm sensation within his body. One by one of the four black shadows that entered into Alan's body always gave a sense of warmth. Alan was not out of thought with what happened to his body.

'Joker... What's the matter?' Feeling unable to get an answer, Joker is the only one who can give an answer.

[Shadow Blood within your body absorbs their souls. Give Shadow Blood that is within you the power. The more Demon souls you absorb, the stronger the Shadow Blood within your body will become.]

'What in this way can I activate the Shadow Blood that is inside my body?'

[certain US. The stronger the Shadow Blood inside your body, the faster you can activate it.]

The Joker's explanation was enough for Alan to understand. The point was that he could use the Demon soul he killed to become stronger. Alan also now has another alternative way to be able to activate Shadow Blood without having to learn how to channel mana. Honestly, Alan is still very frustrated with his ability to channel mana. Never mind channeling, feel even he has not been able to.

"It seems that my journey will not be in vain." Alan smiled slightly, imagining himself to soon be able to activate the Shadow Blood that was within his body.

"You done, sir?" The question from Flyin destroys all the reverie of Alan's plan. Alan turned to Flyin to see Flyin's condition. Alan had forgotten that Flyin was facing the other eight Demons.

But after seeing the condition of Flyin who was not hurt at all, Alan so feel useless to worry about him.

"It's been... How's yours?" Alan's just stale. Even though he already knows the answer.

"Little demons like them won't be a problem for me. Let's continue the journey." Flyin immediately stepped foot without waiting for Alan to give an answer.

"Can we meet a Demon like them again?" Alan while following Flyin's footsteps.

Flyin who can read the contents of Alan's mind would immediately understand Alan's intentions.

"Calm down, sir. The Demon Nation was born to fight each other. You can kill them as long as you can."

"Good indeed... We have to hurry then." Alan preceded Flyin's footsteps, as if he were being chased by time.

Seeing what Alan was doing, Flyin just smiled a little. "Lord Azazel was never wrong."

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