Chapter 16 The Holy Roman Empire

"What level is that shield in your hand?" Guild Leader Qizai asked, shocked. The Lionheart Shield was dazzling. A gold-grade shield! How much would that fetch at an auction house?

"Gold-grade. Nie Yan sold it to me."

"How much did it cost?"

"A friend's price. Twenty silver coins," Brilliant Knife Light said, feeling he owed Nie Yan a favor.

Guild Leader Qizai was slightly envious. Brilliant Knife Light had made a good deal. That shield would definitely sell for more than thirty silver coins on the market, possibly even more. Transactions between friends were usually lower than market prices, but not by this much. Unless Nie Yan didn't need the money at all and was selling such a good shield at a bargain price. He probably wasn't short of cash if he could pull out gold-grade equipment so casually.

Nie Yan's character could be seen from his usual words, actions, and how he treated people. He wouldn't be too stingy with his own people.

Guild Leader Qizai and the others became acquainted with Brilliant Knife Light.

"Interested in leveling up together?" Brilliant Knife Light asked.

"Sure."

"Could you sell us the shield you took off?" Guild Leader Qizai asked.

"I don't need it anymore anyway. Since you're Nie Yan's friends, I can't ask for too much. I'm still in debt from buying the Lionheart Shield. If you think five silver coins is fair, that's fine. I have to pay off those debts, so that's the best I can do," Brilliant Knife Light said. That price was almost at cost. The Lionheart Shield was definitely worth more, but he was giving them a deal because of Nie Yan.

"Okay," Guild Leader Qizai agreed readily. Having seen the stats of the Lionheart Shield, the price was quite low. Yi Yan would have a good shield.

When Nie Yan arrived near the teleportation point, Sober Dream and over a dozen others, nearly twenty in total, were already waiting.

Sober Dream and the others currently had dazzling equipment. The arcane mages all wore Dark Winter sets, the priests wore Light Prayer sets, and the warriors also had extraordinary gear. Such a group appearing near the teleportation point was sure to attract attention.

The players were secretly astonished, asking around about the origins of Sober Dream and the others.

"What guild is that group in front?"

"Damn, you don't even know that? The Holy Roman Empire. The one in the silver-white armor is Sober Dream."

The players' whispers reached the ears of the members, and they felt a little proud, and even more arrogant. Every member of this group was hand-picked from the guild. They had all been members of the Holy Roman Empire when playing other games.

Sober Dream, in his bright silver armor, looked energetic. His gaze swept across the crowd on the street, and he spotted Nie Yan in the crowd.

"He's here," Sober Dream said to the other members.

All eyes focused on Nie Yan. They didn't understand why Sober Dream thought so highly of a Thief. Each of them was a chosen elite, and they weren't entirely convinced by Nie Yan.

Nie Yan was unfamiliar with many of these people. Under so many gazes, Nie Yan remained calm and walked straight towards Sober Dream.

Seeing Nie Yan walk over calmly, Sober Dream nodded slightly. A person's demeanor reflected their true ability. One must first be confident to become strong.

"Master, you're here," Stone was the first to speak.

"Yeah," Nie Yan nodded to Sober Dream. "Hello."

"Hello," Sober Dream replied.

Dusk was among them and was quite familiar with Nie Yan. The two exchanged smiles.

The members noticed that although Sober Dream was the guild leader, Nie Yan's temperament and demeanor were not inferior to Sober Dream, who held a high position. And during their conversation, Nie Yan was neither servile nor overbearing, and often took the lead. Nie Yan's identity was once again shrouded in a mysterious light.

"It's said that he's already been to the Ogrema Muddy Swamp. He's just a guest in our group this time."

"How is that possible? There are only a few dozen teams on the entire server that have cleared the Ogrema Muddy Swamp. Are you sure?"

"I guess so." After all, he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, and his tone immediately weakened.

The members behind Sober Dream whispered, sizing up Nie Yan's equipment, trying to find evidence that Nie Yan had been to the Ogrema Muddy Swamp. However, they were clearly disappointed. Nie Yan didn't have a single item from the Ogrema Muddy Swamp, but there was no doubt that his equipment was not ordinary.

"How about Brother Nie Yan lead the team this time in the Ogrema Muddy Swamp?" Sober Dream asked, looking at Nie Yan, trying to see something in his expression. Even he was speculating about Nie Yan's origins, his eyes scanning the dagger in Nie Yan's left hand. He could tell at a glance that the dagger was at least a gold-grade item.

Sober Dream's words immediately caused a stir among the members behind him.

"Whatever. If you lead, follow your rhythm. I just want the random teleport scroll that drops from the Swamp Scorpion Lion King. If I lead, I get priority on all Thief equipment," Nie Yan replied calmly. He knew that Sober Dream was testing him. Sober Dream probably wouldn't dare to easily hand over command of the team to him.

What arrogance, the members behind Sober Dream couldn't help but think, each feeling indignant. Who did he think he was?

Nie Yan acted as if he didn't see the commotion among the members behind Sober Dream and looked directly at Sober Dream. If Sober Dream hesitated, he could skip going to the Ogrema Muddy Swamp with the Holy Roman Empire team. He could form his own team in the future.

However, the random teleport scroll was a huge temptation for Nie Yan. Although it was just a consumable item, it was priceless to him!

Although many in their team questioned Nie Yan, Dusk and Flying Stone firmly stood by Nie Yan, explaining to the other members.

At this time, Sober Dream noticed Nie Yan's level and was shocked. According to Flying Stone, Nie Yan was only level 0 when he met him. Now, he had reached level six, already catching up to him. Nie Yan's leveling speed was too terrifying. Before, Nie Yan said he was rerolling a character, Sober Dream didn't quite believe it, but now, he felt differently. If he hadn't rerolled and had a special leveling method, how could he have reached level six in such a short time?

Maybe Nie Yan really had some skill.