Translator: Henyee Translations  Editor: Henyee Translations

Suddenly hearing a voice begging for help, Aupin’s pupils shrank.

Someone is trapped in a spider web…

“He’s still alive!” Aupin frowned.

I am a knight. Saving the dead and helping the wounded, this is one of my creeds as a knight.

“Calm down,” the young man immediately warned himself.

He stopped walking, observed carefully, then changed directions. He carefully entered the spider hunting ground again.

He didn’t step on any spider web traps. He looked up and found the spider web calling for help.

The cobweb was trembling lightly and the prey was tightly wrapped, the outline of this cobweb was obviously a person.

The cobwebs sparsely entangled the person, leaving a gap around their face allowing them to see their surroundings.

This poor person was hung high in the sky, so they were able to see Aupin and immediately asked for help.

“Please, help me!

“If you leave, I will be completely dead!

“Are you from the ship Pig Peck? We are from the same boat. Please be kind, don’t go, don’t give up on me…”

Aupin’s mind turned, he learned from Violette that the ship they were on was indeed the Pig Peck.

It seemed that this trapped guy should be a member of the Pig Peck.

Aupin did not move.

Rushing to rescue him would likely trap himself. Also, it would endanger Violette.

He stood still, staring at the hung guy. At the same time he paid close attention to the spiders hidden in the tree crowns.

He must make sure this was not a trap!

Aupin’s muscles tightened, he could react immediately if there was a slight movement.

But the spiders did not move.

After the person begged for a while, he noticed that Aupin was not moving. He cried in a low voice, “You don’t need to worry about me.

“Those beasts that fall into the spider webs, they will struggle desperately. The more they struggle, the more spider silk sticks to the body, the tighter the spider weaves, and eventually they suffocate.

“But I didn’t.

“I passed out, then I was covered by spider webs and tied up, so that’s why I am still alive.

“Please, help me. I don’t want to die…”

The person began to cry.

Trapped in the cobwebs motionless, watching death approach step by step. This kind of fear was unbearable for most people, it almost drove him crazy.

This kind of true revelation of human nature convinced Aupin of something.

The fear of death is an inevitable part of life. Even though he was a knight who was brave enough to face the Monkey Tailed Brown Bear and fight it hand to hand, he still had the emotion of fear.

Having the emotion of fear did not mean weakness. Facing one’s fears was real bravery.

Still no response? It seems that these spiders hunt without sound. Aupin decided to take a little risk.

He opened his mouth and called out softly, “Hey, what’s your name?”

The person who was trapped suddenly became excited, “My name is Yellowteres, sir. I am a sailor on the Pig Peck. Kind sir, kind sir, if you rescue me, I will try my best to repay your kindness!”

Most of Aupin’s attention was still on the tree crowns. After making a sound, the spiders remained silent, which relieved some of his worries and confirmed his previous hypothesis.

“So, Yellowteres, how can I save you?” Aupin asked.

This question was important, he had to confirm Yellowteres’s mind and get more information.

He still had some doubts in his mind.

Could it be that these spiders deliberately didn’t kill their prey? Did they let their prey make sounds, and use it to attract other prey?

Or perhaps these spiders would wait for Aupin to gather more humans for a rescue, and when there were enough people, the spiders would pull the cobwebs.

Faced with Aupin’s question, Yellowteres quickly said, “Sir, you must not act rashly! The spiders here will fall to the ground at night and spread their webs secretly. These webs are buried in the ground. When stepped on, the trap will be activated. The spider web will be pulled high, the prey will hang in the air.

“No matter how loud I speak, no spider will come. But when I move and shake the cobweb, it will attract the spider to re-weave the web. So, if I’m rescued from the web, it will definitely attract spiders.

“Each one of the spiders are Bronze-rank creatures, their strength is terrifying. There are at least a dozen spiders around here!

“The power of these spiders’ pounce is like a horse. I was knocked into the air by the spider and hit a tree trunk, I fainted on the spot.

“When I opened my eyes in a daze, I was hung in the air, the exploration team was defeated, the survivors were all fleeing. These spiders also know how to cooperate. They not only weave cobwebs on the ground, but two or three will cooperate and weave a cobweb in mid-air. Then they fall from high in the sky with the cobweb and directly cover their prey.

“These cobwebs are very sticky. You must have a sharp sword and be skilled to cut the cobwebs. My brother Blueteres is the captain of the exploration team. He knows his way around a sword. I have witnessed it with my own eyes. After being entangled in spider webs, his agility was greatly reduced, he couldn’t cut the spider webs at all.

“In the end, they used fire to burn the web and escaped. These spiders are actually quite afraid of fire. I wanted to call for help, but I was so dizzy that I couldn’t speak at all, even my eyesight was blurry. I listened to the people’s screams and then passed out again.

“When I woke up, there were no fires burning, I was the only one left.”

Aupin listened attentively and secretly analyzed the information contained here.

After a while, he asked again, “Is your name Yellowteres? How many people are in your party and why did you come here? Is there anyone else who survived besides your group? When were you attacked?”

Yellowteres did not hesitate, he quickly replied, “The Pig Peck collapsed. The waves were so big that night. We tried to control it, but the hull broke in two. One half of the hull crashed in the reefs. The survivors made it to the island that night. Including our group, there were probably a hundred people.

“The captain went missing, the chief mate commanded us.

“This island is strange, you can’t use low-level magic or battle aura.

“We set up a temporary camp on the beach. The chief mate assigned my brother and I, and some other people, to enter the island to explore. To look for wood that could be used to repair the hull, as well as food and fresh water.

“The rainforest was full of dangers. We encountered many weird beasts. Our exploration team lost a lot of people, and found few resources. We couldn’t hold on any longer, so we went back.

“But on the way back, the environment changed!

“Before it was obviously a rainforest, but we arrived at a desert.

“Many people thought it was an illusion, but they couldn’t break free from it. We panicked, a few people even committed suicide. The team was in chaos for a while.

“Food and water were quickly consumed. I thought the whole team was finished. Fortunately, an old scholar who once served as a nobleman in the desert territory was on our team. His name was Palebeard, he used his knowledge to find an oasis in the desert, so we filled up on fresh water supplies. We rested in the oasis for several days, then continued to set off. Our luck improved, we reached the edge of the desert, and finally entered this jungle.

“When we came here, we were ambushed by the spider cluster. Most of the people escaped, five or six people died. When they ran away, I heard my brother shouting to retreat. He must have not noticed I was missing, so he didn’t come to rescue me. In fact, I was captured by a spider and used as a food reserve, but I’m still alive!”

Yellowteres was emotional.

Aupin remained silent.

Yellowteres’s mood gradually calmed down again, he continued, “I don’t know how many days have passed or how long I was in a coma. But it’s been three days and two nights since I woke up.”

Yellowteres pleaded again, “For the sake of Emperor Holy Brilliance, save me. Sir, we are all people from the ship! Only you can save me! Please be merciful, I will repay you with all my strength!”

“There is a desert here?” Aupin was puzzled.

“Sir, I didn’t lie to you, absolutely didn’t!” Yellowteres raised his voice, “I know, I know, it sounds weird, but it’s true. We really went to the desert, then we somehow arrived here.”

Aupin nodded slightly and calmly said, “I will save you and try my best. But I can’t do it alone. I will go back and call for more people. Is there any way you can get in touch with the group?”

“I have a whistle. The sound of the whistle spreads far, but it is in my pocket. Besides that, I know flag semaphore, I can use colored flags to send out signals on high ground,” Yellowteres quickly said.

Faced with Aupin’s silence, he immediately added, “Markings, oh yeah, there are markings! We have discussed about leaving markings along the way, as long as you follow the markings, you will find my brother and the rest!”

Aupin looked at the sky.

The sky was turning dark quickly, it would not long before night time.

“Wait a moment, I will be back.” Aupin turned and left.

“Sir, I’ll wait for you. You must come back, don’t forget about me! You are my only hope. I will repay you!!”

Aupin walked far away, the shouts of Yellowteres sounded behind him.

Aupin could hear that he was shouting with all his might.

His voice was hoarse, filled with fear, panic, and expectation.

After all, Aupin was his only chance at life.

The young man felt the same way.

Life was so beautiful, so Aupin cherished it very much. Not long ago, he was on the verge of death in front of the brown bear and Fire Venom Bees.

Between the twilight of coma and consciousness, he was also full of helplessness, panic, worry, hope, and sincere regret.

Yellowteres’ life fell on the shoulders of Aupin, this was a heavy responsibility.

How do I save him?

How do I fight so many a dozen Bronze-rank spider beasts?

Many problems were in front of Aupin. He shook his head slightly, his eyes filled with determination. “No matter what, I’ll meet with Violette first,” he muttered.

After a while, the young couple reunited smoothly.

In fact, the girl tried to chase after Aupin. The Scaley Horned Black Panther was not fast, the distance between the couple wasn’t too big.

“You didn’t encounter any danger right?” Aupin asked.

“Yeah. Don’t worry, I’m not entirely powerless.” Violette nodded first, then patted the small leather pouch on her waist lightly, a hint of pride on her face.

“I found a new situation…” Aupin then briefly described the matter and asked the girl’s opinion.

After hearing this, Violette thought for a moment and replied, “My sir, I suggest you save him.”

Although Aupin thought the same, he was more willing to listen to Violette’s true opinion. So he continued to ask, “Can you elaborate on the reason?”

Violette had a solemn expression and spoke in a sincere tone, “According to what you described, he has a Bronze-rank aura. Bronze rank is already an elite amongst low-ranks. Generally speaking, if he can serve as a sailor on a ship, he knows how to fight. He has the qualifications for recruitment. If you rescue him, he is likely to repay his debt.

“Besides, he has friends. His older brother Blueteres is the captain of this exploration team. The position is higher than him, which proves that Blueteres is stronger. If we help Yellowteres, we will likely gain respect from Blueteres. That’s two Bronze-rank elites. They also have a group of subordinates. Once the two of them take refuge with us, you will be able to subdue a group of subordinates.

“We need manpower now. Even if we don’t think about controlling White Sand City in the future, this manpower can increase our probability of survival on the island. Sometimes, in danger, we just need to run faster than the rest.”

Violette’s eyes flashed with a faint glow.

Aupin nodded. “Anything else?”

Violette continued, “We also need intelligence. Even if these two people don’t take refuge in you, even if they just communicate with us, we can expand our map and deepen our understanding of this island.

“According to what Yellowteres said, the large forces are building the ship to save themselves. This is also the most reliable way for us to leave here and go to White Sand City. But even if we have a ship, no one will control it for us.

“To allow a ship to sail on sea for several months, we need talents such as a captain, adjutant, navigator, sailor, helmsman, ship carpenter, gunner, ship doctor, watchman and so on.

“Saving these people as much as possible will also make our subsequent voyage safer and faster.”

Aupin and Violette did not know how to control sea ships.

“But we have to face at least a dozen Bronze-rank spiders to save him…” Aupin groaned.

“My sir, I already have a solution.” Violette smiled and said, “Trust me, if it wasn’t for the great benefits, I would never do this.”

Aupin laughed, “Hahaha, no wonder you are the president of the Purple Vine Chamber of Commerce?”

The young knight looked at Violette with admiration, his expression gradually becoming serious.

“You are right. But you forgot the most important point.”

Violette wiped the smile off her face and said, “Please, do tell.”

“I am a Templar, a knight among knights. Helping the weak and wounded is my creed! Even in times of crisis, I will not abandon my companions.” The young man’s loud and sonorous words echoed in the quiet forest.

Violette looked at the young man for a moment, then smiled. “I understand now.”