Dragon Tomb Side Quest, and Heading to the Town

As Ophelia's figure was about to disappear, Luo Wei's voice brought her back to her original form.

"What's wrong?" Ophelia asked, noticing the strange expression on Luo Wei's face, and walked over curiously.

A deep blue glow enveloped Luo Wei's cheeks as he gazed at her translucent body, lost in thought.

He hadn't expected a side quest to pop up at this moment.

Generally, side quests were closely related to the main storyline of the chapter, but this one, [The Antius Dragon Tomb], was located in the distant northern region, seemingly unrelated to his main quest in the coastal town of Heggles.

However, the system never made mistakes. Luo Wei frowned deeply, certain that there must be some inevitable connection between the two.

Suddenly, Luo Wei recalled some intelligence Evelyn had brought back from her vampire friend earlier.

She had mentioned that the Magic Hermits and Tilis were stirring up trouble across the country and even throughout the northern continent...

But the information was too scarce. For now, he couldn't figure out what they were up to unless he met Tilis in person. Perhaps then he could unravel the mysteries hidden within the clues.

[Side Quest: The Antius Dragon Tomb]

[Venture underground, investigate the ancestral tomb of the Wegner royal family, and find the source of the strange sounds.]

Luo Wei carefully read the quest again, then looked at Ophelia with a serious expression.

There was something seriously wrong beneath the dragon tomb. It might even be one of their ancestors rising from the dead. This was no small matter. If not handled properly, it could escalate, and if the public learned that the Wegner royal family were monsters, the foundation of their rule would undoubtedly be shaken.

No wonder Ophelia's father was so anxious. The old emperor was a man deeply obsessed with power. Even before the new capitalists of Saint Callen had fully emerged, he had eagerly suppressed them. An issue like their ancestral tomb would surely be something he'd want to nip in the bud...

However, Luo Wei didn't care about the old emperor's troubles. Since it was a quest, the danger level was undoubtedly high, and he was worried that Ophelia might face risks.

"If you encounter any danger down there, make sure to notify me immediately. Don't worry about using the stored magic in the ring. I can't die here, so I won't need your magic shield."

"Also, if you come across a powerful and dangerous enemy, just run. Don't worry about this stupid quest or your father's wishes."

Luo Wei patiently instructed Ophelia.

"Got it~" Ophelia chuckled, seeing Luo Wei ramble on endlessly.

"Why are you getting so naggy? You're even more like a father to me than Carlton. Do you really think I'm that unreliable?"

Luo Wei frowned, showing a disapproving expression, feeling like she hadn't listened to a single word.

"Don't worry~" Ophelia's eyes were filled with an unshakable smile. "If it were before, I might not have ranked among the top-tier supernaturals, but now that you've contained me, I can fully unleash my trump card, the Dreamscape, without worrying about the backlash from overusing it."

Seeing Luo Wei's still furrowed brow, she added, "Have you forgotten the power I displayed that day at the manor? Once the Dreamscape can freely interfere with reality, there are only a handful of beings in this world who can completely overpower me."

Luo Wei couldn't help but recall the scene at the manor that day, dark as if the world was ending.

That was her before being contained. Now, without any reservations, she was likely even more terrifyingly powerful.

Thinking of this, he shook his head and smiled wryly. Most people feared and dreaded being "contained." Even Helena had hesitated for a long time and prepared herself mentally before daring to step back into that old mansion.

But Ophelia? She practically rushed to be "contained" by him, without a hint of fear...

Speaking of "containment," Luo Wei suddenly remembered that day, the day she bid farewell. It had been quite a chaotic scene...

Of course, the chaos wasn't caused by Ophelia, but by Helena and Evelyn.

That day, five black carriages had stopped at the entrance of the old mansion, and Ophelia had marched in with her servants carrying bags and luggage.

She had stood in the living room like the lady of the house, pointing out everything that didn't meet her standards, insisting on a complete renovation of the old mansion to suit her status as the noble fifth princess...

Then, the coffee table filled with Evelyn's snacks had been tossed out, infuriating Evelyn.

Helena was even angrier because Ophelia's servants had declared while tidying Luo Wei's room that it would soon be the master bedroom for the married couple and needed to be properly arranged...

Was this Luo Wei containing her, or was she containing Luo Wei? In the end, it took Luo Wei ages to mediate and finally send her off...

Helena had been so furious she vowed to team up with the witch to take Ophelia down...

Recalling all this, Luo Wei's smile grew increasingly helpless. He looked at Ophelia and reminded her one last time.

"Just be careful, that's all."

This time, Ophelia didn't show any rebelliousness. She simply gazed deeply at Luo Wei and nodded.

"It's getting late. I should go now. You take care and rest well."

With that, she gently stepped forward.

The blue glow enveloped Luo Wei's face as the translucent Ophelia lightly kissed the corner of his lips, giving him a goodnight kiss.

It was a kiss that spanned thousands of miles. Though Luo Wei couldn't feel any physical sensation, his heart still felt a warmth.

He looked up at Ophelia, who playfully winked at him before her figure vanished into the air.

Luo Wei gazed in the direction she had disappeared for a while, then returned to the bathroom to finish washing up.

With a faint smile, he returned to bed.

Read the newspaper.

Turned off the lights.

Went to sleep.

...

On the third morning in Brugge, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, the coachman who had been promised ten times the fare was already waiting at the entrance of the inn.

Evelyn looked at Luo Wei in surprise. She had thought no coachman would dare to make the trip to that town, but it seemed there was someone brave—or foolish—enough to do it.

However, when the coachman helped them with their luggage and they saw the equipment he was carrying, both Luo Wei and Evelyn couldn't help but laugh.

The coachman wore a cross from the Holy Edict Church around his neck, along with various other talismans of dubious effectiveness. He had an old-fashioned double-barreled shotgun slung over his back, a machete at his waist, and was practically armed to the teeth...

"Just so we're clear!" the coachman said solemnly to Luo Wei. "I'll only take you to the outskirts of the town. I won't go inside. If anything happens to you after that, it's not my fault!"

"Don't worry," Luo Wei waved his hand dismissively. "We're quite capable. Just focus on driving."

Once they arrived, whether it would be the townsfolk or them who suffered was still up in the air, though he didn't say that out loud...