Worldwide Class Change: An Invincible Swordsman

Ruo Li whispered, "It seems like a battle has taken place here; many people have died."

"It's not 'seems like.' A lot of people really did die. Looks like they were from the Black Tiger Guild."

"Scratch 'looks like.' They *were* definitely from the Black Tiger Guild. I've seen that man before. He's Wendell, the Black Tiger Guild President, a First-stage Class expert."

The two discussed in whispers, not expecting to run into Wendell.

Wendell looked up at Black Phoenix. "People from your Dragon Zone killed my brother and members of my guild. How do you intend to settle this?"

Black Phoenix scoffed, "What a joke. Killed is killed. Wendell, are you thinking of killing me for revenge?"

"Hmph, that man was from your Dragon Zone."

"So what? Are you looking to start a war with me? Even if you're First-stage, you're no match for me."

Wendell's face darkened, but he consciously cleared a path.

He knew Black Phoenix's infamous reputation well. She was a warrior with an awakened Talent. Unless she could be killed instantly, no one could contend with her. This woman was renowned among warriors.

The two left.

Ruo Li chuckled, "Do you think it was our junior who did it?"

"It must have been him. He killed people from the Black Tiger Guild, so it's normal for them to seek revenge. But he's really something, being able to clear a Hell-level Instance."

Ruo Li giggled, "People from our Dragon Battle Zone are just different; every single one of them is incredibly formidable."

"It's the same with other battle zones. The Mei Zone's Union has many SS-grade Class experts, especially an abundance of Angels. The Sakura Alliance's Barrier Masters and Shikigami Classes are also very strong. I'm quite worried about this Battle Zone Union competition."

Ruo Li smiled, "What's there to fear? Just let our junior Support you."

"One person can't change the outcome. The Battle Zone Union competition isn't something one person can decide—it involves battles of tens of thousands of people."

"Let's go outside to train."

"Train? What's there to train? I'm exhausted. Let's hurry back to town and rest. I'm going to drink to my heart's content."

"Is drinking all you think about?"

"I think about men."

「Eilrus Town.」

Eilrus Town was bustling with activity. Many Heroes were returning to Eilrus Town from the wilds. On the streets, some were selling equipment, while beautiful blonde women stood in doorways, dressed provocatively, smoking cigarettes, and casting flirtatious glances.

「Inside the Eilrus Town Tavern.」

There were even more Heroes here, gathered in groups of four or five, drinking and chatting.

"Did you hear? Maxis, the Vice President of the Black Tiger Guild, was killed."

"That's all anyone in town is talking about. They say it was someone from the Dragon Zone Union who caused a conflict."

"The Black Tiger Guild only knows how to bully newcomers, charging them at Instance entrances. Many newbies have no choice but to pay up."

"The Black Tiger Guild really hit a wall this time. Dozens of their members died, and Maxis's brother is looking for the one responsible!"

"Maybe the killer already went back to the Dragon Nation Union."

"Not necessarily. That person came for the King's Crown Set and definitely won't leave easily."

"Enough talk. Drinking is what matters."

"And finding someone to dispel the loneliness at night, *that's* what really matters."

"HAHA..."

Jiang Chen sat at the bar and ordered a Bloody Mary. The Bloody Mary here in the Eilrus Town tavern was different from the one in the Tattens Hills Village tavern.

Aside from being spicier, he couldn't taste any hint of blood at all.

Jiang Chen took a sip, listening to the conversations in the tavern.

"Bartender, a 'Romantic Lover,' please."

Ruo Li walked into the tavern, glanced at Jiang Chen, and sat down beside him with a smile. "Junior, we meet again. So, you like to come to taverns for a drink too."

"Why isn't your partner with you?"

"She's such a stick-in-the-mud. She hates this kind of atmosphere. All she does is train and sleep—so boring," Ruo Li complained.

"I don't even know your name yet!"

"Jiang Chen."

"Jiang Chen. That name is as cool as you are."

Jiang Chen smiled. "Handsome men are generally very dangerous."

Ruo Li giggled.

"You've cleared Hell-level difficulty?"

"Pretty simple."

Ruo Li gave a bitter smile. "Simple? Black Phoenix and I can only manage Hard Mode; we don't even dare to enter Nightmare Mode. The monsters inside can kill Black Phoenix instantly. By the way, how did you get past the Witch Queen? It requires a team of two to defeat her."

The Witch Queen has a specific mechanic. You have to destroy her statue to break her defenses before you can kill her.

Jiang Chen laughed. "You want to know?"

"Yeah."

"Buy me a drink, and I'll tell you."

"Bartender, another 'Romantic Lover,' please."

This drink was outrageously expensive—five thousand a glass. It tasted sweet and delicious, far better than a Bloody Mary. However, Jiang Chen still preferred Bloody Mary, enjoying the thrill that came with its bloody taste.

"Now can you tell me?"

"For me, there's no such thing as a mechanic. Just brute-force it."

Ruo Li was shocked.

"What?"

"Brute-force?"

You're only level 21! How could you brute-force a level 39 Silver-grade BOSS? That's a 20-level difference! Your Offensive Power must be terrifying!

Ruo Li said with a smile, "You really are a tough one. Did you awaken an Amplification Talent?"

"You know about those?"

"Of course! If you hadn't awakened an Amplification Talent, there's no way you could have brute-forced the Witch Queen. There are many Talents, but only Amplification Talents are so terrifying. Oh, I forgot to tell you, I've also awakened an Amplification Talent."

A Priest who's awakened an Amplification Talent?

This...

Ruo Li laughed. "Surprised, aren't you? A Light series Priest like me awakening an Amplification Talent... it sounds a bit ridiculous if you say it out loud. You mustn't tell anyone. Next time, I'll let you experience my power—my amplification is quite terrifying."

"You think someone who can clear Hell-level difficulty needs your amplification?"

"Of course! Don't you need a Priest?"

"No, I don't."

Ruo Li rolled her eyes. "You really are a boring man."

She moved aside, fuming internally. I can't believe I was rejected! He actually turned down an invitation from a great beauty like me! Is this man just like Black Phoenix, only thinking about training?

Just as Ruo Li was moving away, a blonde beauty approached Jiang Chen and cooed, "Handsome Hero, do you need some company tonight?"

Jiang Chen glanced at her.

Where did she get the idea I needed company?

Just as Jiang Chen was about to refuse, Ruo Li leaned in again. "Sorry to disappoint you, darling, but he's taken."

"Oh, my apologies." The blonde beauty retreated.

Jiang Chen watched her walk away and sighed.

"Did I ruin your fun?" Ruo Li asked. "This place isn't like the Dragon Zone Union. The streets here are full of those streetwalkers, and some of them are traps."

"They're ordinary people who failed their Class change, just trying to make a living this way," Jiang Chen replied.

He nodded. "Life is hard for everyone."

Ruo Li was a bit puzzled. "What do you mean, 'hard'?"

"They're scraping by under duress, while we're struggling to survive in the margins. Wouldn't you say life is tough for us all?"

Hearing this, Ruo Li burst into giggles.

"Junior, you're too cute."

She looked at Jiang Chen, her face alight with a smile. "Junior, you see things so clearly. Don't tell me you're thinking of helping them out? After all, you also have to survive in the margins."