"This doesn’t feel bad at all." Clenching his fists, Zheng Yichen found nothing unpleasant about the changes he was experiencing; he was an Extraordinary Being, inherently different from ordinary people. Initially, when the abnormalities first appeared, he still considered himself human, which is why he didn’t transform into an indescribable state.
It was as if his template had now been fixed. Any further changes would likely be enhancements based on this template. Knowledge from an expert would be even better, as it would at least give him some peace of mind.
Like now, although he didn’t feel anything was wrong with himself, there was still a slight unease in his heart. He took out a mirror to check his face. His skin hadn’t turned pale, his teeth were still normal, and he hadn’t grown the likes of small fangs.
He didn’t end up with a mouth full of sharp teeth like those vampires.
After changing into the clothes he had set aside, Zheng Yichen looked at his attire. Now fully dressed, he blended into the environment, with his bulletproof vest still serviceable, though the rest of his attire was too damaged to be worn casually.
Ordinary clothes would have to do; at least they were more comfortable to wear.
"What’s this?" Katrina, who was out shopping with Zheng Yichen, noticed a notice pinned to a board. The notice bore the church’s emblem, the message simple and clear: a nearby vampire nest had been dealt with by them.
Afterward, caravans and other merchants could safely travel on the roads spanning the area of the former vampire nest. What followed were series of unimportant words, blah blah blah, which made Zheng Yichen feel sleepy just looking at them.
"This was the vampire group you dealt with, right?" Katrina whispered to the young man beside her, "But it was actually you who did it..."
"Not exactly," he replied, "I took the money, and they took the honor, but honor is of no use to me."
As long as he could encounter an anomaly, he would just need to verify that the world associated with the anomaly was more powerful and then he’d head straight there. Why would he stick around in this world any longer? That’s why it’s said that transmigrators have no familial attachments or worries—they can be utterly spontaneous and do whatever they want after a bit of trouble.
"You’ve really made up your mind then. Once we find an anomaly, I won’t hesitate to leave, but you still have family here. You need to decide whether what you want is the adventure or knowledge, like what Eileena seeks."
Eileena was the name of the Forest Witch.
"I..."
"You’ve been out for several days now. Take your time and think about it," Zheng Yichen said, smiling, "If you want to go back, I can take you home. If you’ve truly made up your mind about this adventurous life and have no regrets, then I won’t have to feel burdened."
Having a beautiful woman by his side was, of course, a delightful thing. Not only was her company visually enjoyable, but it was also true in other aspects. Moreover, she was a witch. Even though her magic wasn’t very impressive, it was still magic. The main issue at the moment was that she had family.
This made it impossible for Zheng Yichen to simply whisk her away without a second thought, and he didn’t have any of these considerations regarding Eileena.
While Katrina was contemplating this matter, Raymond came over. He had already taken care of the deceased Hunter-Demon, and the bounties were enough for their families to spend for a long time, as long as their relatives didn’t squander the money. Those Gold Coins were still quite valuable in this era.
"You’re adapting well to life here," Raymond said to Zheng Yichen in the tavern, "How are you feeling since your recovery?"
"Minor injuries are no problem at all, but other areas will still need some time to heal." Zheng Yichen slightly rolled up his sleeve to reveal the bandages wrapped around his arm, and there were also some plasters on the back of his hand.
These were to cover up the minor scrapes on the back of his hand that had fully healed.
"Haha, you should save some of that modern medicine as it’s irreplaceable. Once it’s used, there’s less of it. I brought a lot of good stuff myself when I first came here, and it all got ground down bit by bit." As he said this, he tapped his head, "If it weren’t for the difference in cognition, I’d be no different from the people of this world."
"This world is so inconvenient, no computers, no phones, and definitely no internet, not to mention using the bathroom is a hassle." Zheng Yichen complained. As a modern person, reliance on the internet goes without saying. As for bathroom matters, this world had paper, but toilet paper was hard to come by.
Zheng Yichen brought over a roll of toilet paper that he used quite normally, but for Katrina and the Forest Witch Eileena, it was a completely novel experience. Katrina knew of some soft paper, but it was not cheap.
Raymond also showed a look that spoke volumes, "Sometimes, in case of emergencies, when you have to use leaves... let’s not talk about that anymore."
They changed the subject to something more appropriate, "Has the risk for Hunter-Demons always been this high?"
His first time participating in a Hunter-Demon group mission and two people had died.
"It depends on the situation. The one I encountered this time was one of those rare cases. Normally, you wouldn’t see so many vampires gathered together, and we didn’t expect the vampires’ Spells to have such a big impact. You have a strong will to have been affected so little."
"After all, I used to exercise every day without fail," Zheng Yichen said with a smile. Consistency in exercising is hard to maintain; if you skip one day, it becomes much easier to give up the next.
Raymond continued, "Many monsters aren’t very intelligent. Vampires are smarter, can even talk, but that’s also a weapon for vampires. They disguise themselves as victims to mislead travelers. Some vampires, despite being ugly, can produce sweet voices like those of young girls."
Raymond shared his experiences with Zheng Yichen. Although it was a bit late for these lessons, the sky outside was gradually darkening. Raymond had drunk quite a lot, his expression becoming richer. He wiped the remaining liquor from his beard and raised an eyebrow at Zheng Yichen, "This world may have many inconveniences, but it also has things that are more carefree. I know a place full of beautiful girls, interested in going together?"
"...No, not for me. It’s my first time, and I’d like to save myself for someone special." Zheng Yichen showed an embarrassed expression. His appearance wasn’t very old, and Raymond looked about twice his age.
"What kind of world did you come from to still have such an idea?" Raymond couldn’t help but laugh out loud, not continuing the topic further. He took a few more sips of his drink, "Well then, see you tomorrow. The place I mentioned, if gone to, you won’t find good girls anymore."
Raymond paid and left, Zheng Yichen watched his departing figure with a slight sense of regret...