The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 715 Tavern

“You’ll know if you try it.” Klein’s response was concise and powerful.

With a deafening sound, light and darkness collided, and the world seemed to stop at that moment. Then, everything returned to calm, the ominous crystal shattered into millions of pieces, and the red light gradually dissipated, replaced by warm and soft light.

"Success..." Ivan panted, tears glistening in his eyes.

"But this is just the beginning. We still have a long way to go." Klein looked into the distance. There were more places that needed light.

The moment they left the ruins and returned to the town, they were greeted with thunderous applause and cheers.

"You did it!" the young boy shouted excitedly, surrounded by a group of equally excited villagers.

"We did it." Klein replied with a smile. His eyes looked toward the distant sky. There, it seemed that new challenges were waiting for them.

In the tavern of the small town, a conversation between several passers-by quietly unfolded:

"Have you heard? They found the remains of the sealed demon and saved us all."

"Yeah, it's incredible, the Light Walkers, they are true legends."

"But do you know? It is said that the wise man named Sebastian has more secrets behind him."

An old man wearing a tattered hat leaned against the fireplace, holding a cup of hot beer in his hand. He smiled with narrowed eyes and said, "Secrets? Aren't there some stories hidden behind every great traveler that the world has never known? Sebastian is no exception."

The young man sitting next to him came closer curiously and asked in a low voice: "So what do you think is Sebastian's secret?"

The old man pretended to be mysterious and lowered his voice: "Some people say that he once personally studied the documents of those ancient demons and even talked with the demons face to face, gaining knowledge from them that no one else can match."

"Wow, isn't he dangerous?" The young man's eyes widened.

"Dangerous? Maybe, but who can tell? In this world where light and darkness are intertwined, sometimes it is more important to understand your enemy than to swing your sword blindly." The old man said leisurely, with a trace of nostalgia in his eyes. "Besides, the light walkers accepted him, which means that his heart is towards light, isn't it?"

At this time, the door of the tavern was pushed open, and a gust of cool wind rushed in, interrupting everyone's conversation. Klein and his companions walked in. Although they were covered in dust from the journey, their eyes were unusually bright, revealing the relief and tenacity they had just experienced after a major victory.

Ivan walked to the bar and said loudly to the busy proprietress: "Give me a few glasses of the best beer. Today is a day worth celebrating."

The proprietress looked up, smiling broadly. "We've prepared it for you, Light Walkers! Your heroic deeds have spread throughout the town. It's free, so please enjoy it."

The crowd around them was excited again, and they all raised their glasses to greet them. Klein raised his glass in response, then turned his head to look at the conversation in the corner, with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

“Old man, the secrets you mentioned sound interesting. However, everyone has their own past. The key is how to use that power.” Klein walked over and joined the discussion.

The old man laughed and patted Klein on the shoulder: "Young man, it seems that you are not only a brave warrior, but also a smart thinker. Indeed, the past belongs to the god of death, and the future belongs to the walkers of light."

Inside the tavern, laughter and conversation were heard one after another, and the air was filled with a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. However, during this moment of celebration, Klein looked out the window at the dark night sky thoughtfully, and an unknown premonition arose in his heart.

“Although we won this time, darkness is always looking for a crack,” Klein whispered. Although his voice was soft, it was clearly heard by several teammates. “Sebastian, what do you think? Are we really ready to face the next challenge?”

Sebastian came back to his senses from deep thought, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Light Walker, remember, knowledge is power. And I am willing to share everything I know with you, for the sake of light, and for the sake of this world. Next time, no matter what unknown we face, it will no longer be a secret."

The conversation in the tavern fell silent for a moment as Klein spoke, as if even the air was waiting for Sebastian's response. The old man put down the beer in his hand and his eyes wandered between the two of them. The others also fell silent unconsciously, and even the occasional sound of the night wind outside the door seemed particularly clear.

"Klein, your intuition is always admirable." Sebastian said softly, his eyes piercing through the crowd, as if looking at something deeper. "Darkness will not give up easily, but what we have is an unwavering belief in light and an unbreakable bond between us."

"Well said!" Ivan slapped the table hard, drawing knowing laughter from the people around him. Su Mo and Merlin also nodded, their eyes flashing with determination and expectation for the future.

At this time, a young girl squeezed through the crowd and walked up to Klein timidly but curiously: "Light Walker, are you going to defeat more demons and protect everyone?" Her eyes were full of yearning and admiration.

Klein squatted down, looked at the girl at eye level, and answered gently, "Yes, we will continue to move forward, but protecting this world is not just our responsibility. Everyone should have a light in their hearts that can illuminate themselves and those around them even in the darkest night."

After hearing this, the girl's eyes lit up, as if a seed of hope had been planted in her little heart. The passers-by around her also fell into deep thought after hearing this, their eyes gradually became firm, and a silent power quietly spread in the tavern.

"Look, the Light Walkers are not just fighting, they are also inspiring everyone." The old man murmured to himself, the wine glass in his hand trembling slightly, that was the infinite longing and emotion for the future.

Just as everyone was immersed in the warm and powerful atmosphere, a rapid knock on the door suddenly broke the silence. Then, a guard with a hurried look rushed into the tavern: "Oh no, light walkers, an abnormal magical fluctuation was found outside the village, it seems to be..."

Before the guard finished speaking, Klein and his companions quickly stood up, with determination in their eyes. "No matter what comes, we will face it." Klein announced firmly. His voice was not loud, but everyone could hear it clearly. An invisible courage was transmitted between them.

Ivan held the Key of Time and Space tightly, Merlin and Su Mo also prepared their staffs and weapons, and Sebastian calmly tidied his clothes, with a deep wisdom shining in his eyes.

"Let's go, guys." As soon as Klein finished speaking, the five of them stepped out of the tavern and faced the unknown challenge again. Outside the door, the night was still dark, but behind them, there were strings of warm lights, which were the trust and blessings of the people of the town.

"They always show up at the most critical moment." Someone in the crowd exclaimed, with awe and pride in his tone.

"Yes, they are the messengers of light and our hope." Another person responded, his words full of admiration for the walkers of light.

"Yes, may the light always illuminate their way forward." The old man echoed, his eyes following the backs that gradually disappeared into the night, with complex emotions surging in his heart - admiration for their fearless spirit, but also worry about the unknown challenges.

The tavern returned to its former bustle, but tonight, almost every topic of conversation revolved around the heroic deeds of the Light Walkers. Their stories were like fire, igniting the passion and hope in everyone's hearts. The young girl was even more excited as she shuttled among the crowd, repeating Klein's words to everyone who was willing to listen, as if she herself had become a part of the light.

In a corner of the tavern, several travelers from afar were whispering and talking.

"I have heard of the Light Walker in other places, but I didn't expect to see it with my own eyes today."

"Their legends are more shocking than I thought, especially that Sebastian. How many secrets does he hide?"

"Who knows, but one thing is certain, having them around always makes people feel at ease."

At this time, an old lady in a simple robe and with a kind face walked slowly by. After hearing the discussion, she stopped and spoke softly: "Children, the reason why the Light Walkers can become legends is not only because of their courage to fight against darkness, but also because they can make every ordinary person believe that even in the darkest moment, as long as there is light in their hearts, there is always hope."

These words were like a stone that caused a thousand ripples, making the originally bustling tavern quiet in an instant, and everyone's eyes were focused on this old woman who seemed ordinary but exuded an extraordinary temperament.

"You are..." a young man asked tentatively.

The old woman smiled and shook her head. "I'm just an old woman who likes to tell stories. But remember, what the Light Walkers do is not just to slay demons and monsters. Their more important mission is to awaken the light in everyone's heart and make the world different because of every tiny light."

Her words were like a warm spring breeze, blowing through everyone's heart and making everyone present feel an unprecedented resonance.

When the old woman turned and left and reintegrated into the crowd, the discussion about the light walkers was no longer just a praise of their feats, but more of a reflection on self-worth and an exploration of how to convey this light in daily life.

"I think I can do something, too." The young girl looked in the direction where the old woman disappeared, with a determined light in her eyes.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the tavern, Klein and his companions were quickly discussing strategies to deal with the abnormal fluctuations in magic outside the village. They knew that there would be unknown difficulties and obstacles ahead, but as Klein said, no matter what it was, they would move forward courageously.

"We're ready, Klein." Merlin's firm voice rang out, and the staff in her hand seemed to glow faintly, responding to her master's determination.

“Then it’s settled.” Klein nodded and turned to face his companions. “No matter what secrets the darkness hides, as long as we turn our hearts to the light and walk hand in hand, there will be no difficulties that we cannot overcome.”

With a slight sound, they set out on their journey again, leaving behind not only the lingering discussions in the tavern, but also the light of hope that took root in everyone's heart.

The door of the tavern closed gently, and the night outside was still dark, but in everyone's heart, the light had quietly risen, illuminating the way forward.

"Until the light shines on the earth, we will never give up." A faint but firm voice echoed in the night wind, as if it was the declaration of a walker of light, or the common wish from the deepest part of everyone's heart.

"Let's go, friends. Time waits for no one." Klein said as he led the team into the night. Their figures were soon swallowed up by the dark streets, leaving only a series of firm footsteps echoing in the empty alleys.

Inside the tavern, the warmth and hope that had been aroused did not dissipate with the departure of the Light Walker. Instead, they became even more intense during the interactions among the crowd.

"They are really amazing." The little girl who asked the question just now held her mother's hand, her eyes full of infinite longing for the future, "Mom, I also want to be like them."

The mother bent down and gently stroked her child's head. "Everyone can shine in their own way, baby, and you are no exception."

The little girl nodded thoughtfully, looked out the window at the empty street, and the seeds of dreams were planted in her heart.

"What kind of people are they to have such influence?" a foreign businessman asked the drinkers beside him puzzledly, his face full of curiosity.

The old man next to him took a sip of wine and answered slowly: "Light Walkers, they are heroes in stories and mortals in life. But it is this power of mortals that allows them to stand up at critical moments and give us unlimited courage and hope."

The merchant's eyes flickered, as if at this moment, he was also touched by some power deep in his heart. "Then, I should also find my own light, right?"

The people present either nodded in agreement or fell into deep thought. The entire tavern seemed to have turned into a melting pot of thoughts and inspirations. Every step forward taken by the Light Walker became a spark that inspired the inner potential of ordinary people.

At this time, Klein and his group of five had already arrived outside the village. In front of them was a distorted air, and the source of the magic fluctuations seemed to be there. Sebastian narrowed his eyes and carefully sensed every movement around him.

"It seems that what we encountered is not just a simple magic leak." He said slowly, his tone was both solemn and expectant.

"No matter what it is, it can't stop us." Alvin held the Key of Time and Space tightly, his voice full of confidence.

Just as they were about to explore further, a faint voice suddenly sounded in their ears: "Be careful, light walkers, there are deeper secrets hidden here than you think." (End of this chapter)