Chapter 259 Rather than being cheated, why not give it to me (please vote!)
[Mission goal: Solve the stalker (1/1)! 】
[C-level mission: Stalker with malicious intentions! Done! 】
[Get the mission reward: 8000 experience points, 10 gold pounds and Morey's favorability (agree to your solicitation and join the circus). 】
Chen Lun didn't pay much attention to the task prompt box that popped up.
He transformed the black hat into a small hippopotamus, sat on its back, and while waiting for the corpse on the ground to turn into a strange thing, he looked at the trophy in his hand.
[C-level mystery-looking into the mirror]
Item description: An item that contains the power of the stars. It looks like a round cosmetic mirror. The handle and outer ring of the mirror show a silver arabesque pattern.
It seems to come from a lady who loves beauty. Whenever she puts on makeup, she misses her beloved.
Where are you? Are you looking at the stars? Ah, I'm thinking of you...
Item effect: Able to observe a target in real time, and the picture and sound are fed back through the mirror. Warning: Only one person, and the distance between the holder and the observation target must not exceed 500 meters.
Item price: If you observe the target for more than ten minutes, you will fall in love with the target involuntarily. The only way to remove it is to kill it. Every time you use it, you need to do your makeup in front of the mirror within 24 hours.
'The effect is very practical, it is a top-notch detective artifact... but the price is a bit different, but as long as it is not used for more than ten minutes, there is no big problem. ’
Chen Lun put the mirror away and then picked up the chrysalis-shaped ornament.
【Token-Red Pupa】
Item description: It looks like a red chrysalis ornament, made of some kind of gel, with a hard and textured appearance. The paint is of inferior quality, and the overall workmanship is a bit rough.
This token is the identity certificate of ordinary members of the secret sect "The Chrysalis of the End".
Chen Lun played with the red chrysalis ornaments, and after a little thought, he looked through the two secret letters.
The first letter was from the contact person of "The Chrysalis of the End". The content stated that there was an urgent need for various mysterious substances, as well as "Sunset Chrysanthemum Dew", an important material needed to arrange a prayer ceremony.
Members are called on to hand in a certain amount of task items, and those who perform well can receive rewards. Those who do not contribute enough will be removed from the organization and their tokens will be withdrawn.
'This also explains why this guy is targeting Morey... Sure enough, he still can't escape the hunt among extraordinary people. ’
Chen Lun shook his head and sighed.
‘And this organization is also collecting sunset chrysanthemum dew. Is it a coincidence? ’
The second letter was an unsigned reply with extremely respectful words. The other party said that they had collected enough "Sunset Chrysanthemum Dew" and hoped that they could keep their promise and help the other party cure their granddaughter's illness.
Finally, I will explain that I will wait at the agreed location today and hope to arrive on time.
Chen Lun's expression was very strange.
Looking at this letter, he quickly thought of the old man in the secret meeting place, Maledius.
He could be sure it was the other person without even needing divination confirmation.
[Trigger D-level mission: scam and truth! 】
Task description: Go to the agreed place and tell the other party the truth. All of this is just a scam arranged by members of the Chrysalis of the End in order to complete the organization's tasks.
Just to make the deceived willingly devote their energy and wealth to collect enough sunset chrysanthemum dew.
Of course, if you use the sunset chrysanthemum dew to participate in the prayer ceremony and pray to the gods that the chrysalis of the end believes in, there may be a slight chance that your wishes will come true.
Mission reward: 5000 experience points, 2 gold pounds and a monetary reward for the victim (20 to 100 gold pounds).
‘So that’s how it is...’
Chen Lun chuckled secretly.
'But I refuse. ’
He directly canceled the task panel and gave up the task.
Let’s not talk about the reward of this mission, and with the stubborn character of that old man, I am afraid that he may not necessarily believe his one-sided words.
Chen Lun planned to change his way to meet Maledice.
'The sunset chrysanthemum collected by the old guy cannot be wasted. Instead of giving it to a liar, why not give it to me... maybe I will be kind enough to help your granddaughter, haha. ’
He made up his mind.
He lowered his head and glanced at the body at his feet.
After the spiritual energy was separated, the corpses gradually dissipated and condensed into strange objects.
"Huh?"
Chen Lun looked at the strange thing on the ground in confusion and made a sound of surprise.
The strange thing on the ground is actually a living thing!
It was a hedgehog the size of a fist, looking around cautiously, its nose twitching.
Chen Lun picked it up, and it suddenly shrank into a thorny ball.
【D-level monster-Prudent Gardener】
Item description: A living creature containing the power of flesh and blood. It looks like a hedgehog, cautious and timid.
It seems to have come from a cautious but unfortunate man.
Even if you are cautious, you will not be able to defeat unexpected disasters.
Item effect: It can automatically detect pests, poisons and contaminated food within a radius of 100 meters, and go to eat them on its own to prevent them from happening.
Price of the item: It will hide every once in a while, and the user needs to find it personally. If it cannot be found within 48 hours, it will escape.
‘It’s such a rare animal-shaped monster... Although it’s not very useful, it’s quite interesting. ’
Chen Lun played with the "hedgehog" in his hand.
Although he has animal language that transcends levels, he cannot communicate with it because [Prudent Gardener] only looks like a hedgehog, not a real hedgehog.
It actually has no intelligence.
Only monsters that reach level A or above can have the ability to communicate with people.
‘Put it in the manor and let it become the team’s mascot together with Bib... maybe it’s a good choice. ’
Chen Lun thought to himself and put it into the blood poem ring.
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Chen Lun returned to the hotel.
Morey looked overjoyed when he saw him, and immediately asked uneasily:
"Mr. Jack, what happened...?"
"I have already taken care of him."
Chen Lun walked to the table and got a glass of water.
He looked at Morey, then released the [Prudent Gardener] and placed it on the table.
"This is what was left after the guy died."
"Huh?"
Morey was startled, looking at the hedgehog on the table and speechless.
Although he has been involved in the mysterious field for many years, he has only been at the bottom and has limited knowledge. He has never heard of weird things in the form of living creatures.
For a moment, he even thought that Mr. Jack had found a random hedgehog to deceive him.
Until the little hedgehog on the table stood up on two legs and raised his nose to smell the smell in the air. Then, its eyes glowed red, it drew a fast straight line, flew to the bed, and swallowed a big cockroach in one bite.
Then he ran back again in a flash.
It was moving extremely fast just now, and Morey only saw an afterimage.
"Mr. Jack...I believe you."
He gulped.
[Morey’s favorability towards you has increased and is currently friendly! 】
Chen Lun nodded secretly as the belated favorability reward was realized.
"Since Mr. Jack has helped me eliminate the danger, I will fulfill my promise and join your team."
Morey stroked his chest and bowed deeply.
In fact, over the years, he has been working hard in the mysterious field and has a deep understanding of the difficulty of fighting alone. He has always wanted to find opportunities to join an extraordinary force as a backer.
But he never found a way.
He also regarded it as a lucky thing to meet Chen Lun this time.
boom!
Chen Lun snapped his fingers, and the flames evolved into a contract text in mid-air.
"Sign it and you become a member of the circus."
He looked at Morey quietly.
The latter took a deep breath, endured the heat of the extraordinary flames, and nervously dropped his name.
bite!
The sound of glasses clinking in the distance was heard.
"I bear witness."
The chuckle of Conrad, the King of Slaughter, came again.
Chen Lun waved his hand and the flames dissipated.
He also smiled and was never too harsh on his own people.
"Welcome to join, Morey, I believe you will like this big family."
Chen Lun handed the other party some money, which looked like dozens of gold pounds, and a silver snake ring, a unique token of the circus.
"The money is considered as an advance payment of your salary, and the ring is a token.
You set out now and go to Jack Manor in the inner city of Amber City. Show your token and someone will receive you and tell you the relevant matters.
As for the extraordinary knowledge I promised you, I will deliver it to you when I return. ”
"Yes, Mr. Jack, I understand."
Morey took the things and said respectfully.
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Chen Lun said goodbye to Morey and divined the current time.
‘Well, there’s still more than half an hour before the meeting with Maledius… But even if he’s late, the old gentleman probably won’t have any problem with it. ’
He chuckled.
Chen Lun was walking on the road, and his appearance had changed drastically.
After putting on the [Bottle of Star Mist], he changed his appearance and body shape, turning into the look of the tracker he killed before.
He spent some time and came to a high-end hotel.
After entering the lobby, he told the waitress the name "Maledice". The other party immediately understood, nodded respectfully, and took him to the second floor.
‘It’s really him...’
Chen Lun remained calm on the surface.
Follow the waitress all the way to the second floor and stop at the door of a private room.
Tuk Tuk...
"Please come in."
An old man's voice came from inside.
The waitress pushed the door open, made a gesture of invitation, and then turned around and left.
Chen Lun walked into the private room and immediately saw Maledius sitting at the dining table, with Pompeii and Sibert beside him.
It's just that their eyes were slightly scrutinizing, probably because they were suspicious of Mr. Maledice's so-called distinguished guest.
"Mr. Messenger, please sit down."
Maledius stood up and gestured respectfully.
Chen Lun nodded and sat down expressionlessly.
In his heart, he found this scene interesting. He had been indifferent to himself before, but he was respectful to this liar messenger.
"You said before that as long as I collect enough sunset chrysanthemum dew, I can arrange a prayer ceremony and pray for a miracle to come and save my granddaughter... Now, I have tried my best to gather enough materials."< br>
Maledius glanced at him, and Pompey placed a small box on the table.
After opening it, six or seven finger-sized glass bottles were revealed, filled with transparent liquid.
"Very well, Mr. Maledice."
Chen Lun tried his best to play the liar, with a stiff smile on his expressionless face.
He reached out to take the small suitcase, pretended to look at it carefully, and said:
"Don't worry, the organization just needs a lot of sunset chrysanthemum dew. We will take half of it as reward, and the rest will be used to arrange a ceremony for you. It is completely enough."
Hearing what Chen Lun said, Maledice not only wasn't angry, but showed joy in his eyes.
"That's all I'm asking of you, Mr. Messenger."
Chen Lun smiled secretly in his heart and nodded in agreement.
‘In this way, the materials needed for Floy’s promotion ceremony have finally been gathered...’ (End of Chapter)