Chapter 194 A confusing A-level plot
“Is it true?”
Ji Xun murmured in his heart.
Hearing the captain of the guard call himself a "demon-slaying warrior," he knew that the plot of the last "Battle of the Outpost" had continued.
At the same time, I felt happy.
This is the best expectation.
Several fortresses in the Demon Mountains were captured by demons before, and were later reinforced by soldiers from the kingdom. Ji Xun was one of the few humans to survive in the three fortresses.
Also the only adventurer alive.
And his numerous outstanding military exploits in hunting demons have been recorded in the history of the Kingdom of Delan.
Since this Ironforge battle continues the previous plot development, Ji Xun’s identity has also been extended.
It sounds like there are many logical flaws in his identity as a 'demon-slaying warrior', but these are not what Ji Xun wants to consider.
The extra-dimensional space will make up for these logical loopholes for the adventurers who enter.
NPCs will not realize it and will not ask this question.
Ji Xun’s current identity is the heroic and loyal demon-slaying warrior of the Kingdom of Delan.
The guard captain led the way: "This way, please."
War heroes are always respected in the military.
Taking out Master Ronan's rune token and briefly exchanging a few words, Ji Xun entered the city lord's mansion for the first time, which no adventurer had ever entered before.
As he walked, he also observed everything.
The medieval castle-style castle palace itself is nothing noteworthy.
However, not long after leaving, Ji Xun noticed something unusual and murmured in his heart: "Is there any big shot in Ironforge?"
His perception is now very keen. Along the way, he clearly sensed several strong auras hidden throughout the mansion.
It seems that some powerful people have noticed his existence.
Other hunters might not find this unusual.
But Ji Xunjue immediately noticed something was wrong.
Wearing a clown mask, Enlightenment prompted a mysterious spell exemption.
That vague mental force field is called [Touch of Nothingness].
Ji Xun had read Master Roland's manuscript carefully before, and this magic was recorded in it.
This is at least an advanced magic that can only be released by a great magician.
And not just the manuscript, but also all the classics on the old mage's bookshelf.
The ability of photographic memory allows him to even be proficient in the language of the Kingdom of Delan, and he also understands many secrets of this world through classics.
Ji Xun also knew that a city like Ironforge could be considered a second-level city at best.
It is absolutely impossible to have a great magician stationed there.
Because there is not even a magic tower representing the identity of the great magician.
"Perhaps he was transferred because of the war?"
Ji Xun guessed in his mind.
He waited in the side hall for a few minutes and soon received the order from the city lord to summon him.
The walls of Ironforge buildings are very thick, the light in the castle is very dark, and the dark corridors are illuminated by torches on the walls.
"Click, click, click."
The armored guard captain led Ji Xun all the way up, and soon he arrived at the reception hall of the city lord's mansion.
It seemed that an officer's meeting had just been held in the hall. When Ji Xun came, there was a military map of a large mountainous area near Ironforge placed on the thick table with marks of axes.
Ji Xun glanced at it and memorized this military map, which was more detailed than the intelligence.
There are shallow round marks on the bottom of the tea cup on the table. These are traces that have just been wiped off by the rag and have not yet dried.
Looking at there were about three people having a meeting together?
As soon as he entered, the brown bearded man wearing black iron mail greeted him excitedly: "Oh, the demon-slaying warrior of our kingdom is back!"
Ji Xun Looking at this person's appearance, I guessed his identity at a glance. There was no flaw in his expression. He calmly saluted and said, "I have met Lord Mo Sang!"
As a war hero, Ji Xun received enough courtesy. The Lord of Ironforge personally moved a chair for him.
Ji Xun did not hesitate and said directly: "Lord Mo Sang, the situation is urgent. I have important military information to report. The Thunder Fortress has been completely occupied. Now the demon army is gathering across the mountains and will reach the iron in three days at most. Furnace. It is estimated that there are at least 300,000 troops, or even more."
Hearing this, Mo Sang also looked serious: "Is this news accurate?"
Ji Xun nodded. : "Yes!"
This is not nonsense.
It was the information that had already been ascertained from the previous two C-level missions completed by the Lionheart Family.
Although Ji Xun could not think of a better way to introduce the hidden plot than this, directly talking about the achievements of the mission reward that could not be obtained.
Ironforge has only thirty thousand defenders in total.
Once the city is besieged by the demon army, there is almost no chance of winning.
But since this plot has become an extra-dimensional space in war mode, there must be a special hidden plot.
Ironforge will never fall so easily.
Ji Xun is now talking about the "countdown to siege" just to see if he can trigger some hidden plots.
After all, what he cares about is not siege warfare.
But I want to hear the rumors about the Holy Grail.
Normally speaking, if hunters say this directly to NPC, they will never be easily trusted, but the words of Ji Xun, the demon-slaying hero, work very well.
"This"
City Lord Mo Sang also immediately realized that the situation was critical.
He frowned and thought for a moment, seeming hesitant.
Not everyone is good at acting. That awkward micro-expression made Ji Xun, a professional actor, immediately see the problem.
Rethinking what he had observed before, Ji Xun came to a conclusion: He can't make the decision!
Mo Sang is the city lord, and he can't make the decision, so there must be someone with a higher status in the city.
The only person who can make this difficult is the great magician whose spiritual power covers the entire city lord's palace.
The status of magicians in the Delan Dynasty is very high, higher than that of ordinary lords.
Sure enough, at this moment, a magician in a cloak walked in.
He lifted up his cloak to reveal an old face, and the white beard on his chin revealed a wise and calm temperament.
Even with the action of lifting the cloak, Ji Xun could see that the old man was wearing a plain white robe underneath, with small silver maple leaf marks on the cuffs.
Having keenly captured these details, Ji Xun thought of the previous records in Master Ronan's classics and immediately guessed: "Silver Maple Leaf. Is this guy a palace mage?"
This world There is no precise classification of cultivation levels.
Don’t talk about rank, just talk about combat power.
The gray-robed mage is probably at the level of a 1-3 level card master, and the white-robed mage is probably at the level of a high-level card master.
Master Ronan is the gray robe.
The old man with the white beard in front of him is wearing a white robe, which means that he is very strong.
With the "Silver Leaf" family crest on his sleeves, Ji Xun could guess at a glance the hidden information that no one else knew.
But it was this identity that made him even more alert.
Because this silver leaf coat of arms represents a large family of court mages in the royal family.
Ji Xun also guessed the identity of this person.
"The royal family has arrived?"
Ji Xun felt a sense of conspiracy coming over him. This was news that had not been mentioned in any intelligence.
But I also think it tastes just right.
A big shot like this is hidden in the city, and the plot involved will definitely not be low in difficulty.
The city lord Mo Sang seemed to be hesitant to introduce the old man who suddenly came in.
The old man did not make things difficult for him and introduced himself: "I am Gambillo. I originally came to travel to the north. I accidentally discovered the traces of the devil and came over to take a look."
Traveling?
What a coincidence?
The plot is related, so the coincidence is no longer a coincidence.
The fact that he didn't show up right away meant that the old man didn't want to be exposed.
Ji Xun had some guesses in his mind as he listened.
However, the old man's arrogance as a court magician could not be concealed. Apart from a name, he did not reveal any information.
Ordinary people are indeed not qualified to come into contact with the rare and noble profession of magician. Ji Xun also saluted respectfully: "I have met Lord Gambillo."
As he spoke, his mind Li was still thinking about how to get more useful information out of this guy.
I didn't expect Gambillo to be more direct than him.
"Your heroic kingdom is obvious to all, you are a hero of mankind."
The old man casually laid out a few official words, then directly used the brainwashing tone of a superior, and changed the subject: "But as you can see, the demon army has now gathered and is ready to go, and the war has begun. The brave demon-slaying warriors, the kingdom needs you"
Hearing this, Ji Xun also looked excited, and followed the trend. Shout a universal slogan: "For the Kingdom!"
Gambilo thought of something, took out a cloth bag, and said: "The information conveyed by the beacon tower is very limited. You are a brave and powerful demon slayer. Brave, you are the only one qualified for this task now. I need you to send this secret letter to Bourbon City immediately and give it to Lord Bernard. Let Snow Eagle over there send the letter to the royal capital. We need magic. The division union will provide more reinforcements."
These words obviously have an encouraging tone that makes people excited. It's irresistible.
Ji Xun listened and said solemnly: "You must live up to your mission!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Di also appeared at the same time: "Trigger the A-level single-player hidden plot, go Send a request for help from the Lord of Ironforge, Mosang, to the city of Bourbon, 300 kilometers away. Completion of the mission will reward you with 80,000 points, a special reward from the Kingdom of Deland*1, and an increase in the probability of additional special card draws. After completing the mission, you can directly settle and leave the space. "Whoever holds the package will automatically get the mission"
The identity of the demon-slaying warrior comes in handy again at this moment.
His strength and reputation led him to receive this hidden mission.
Gambilo said, the light blue magic light of the staff in his hand flashed, and he warned: "There is also a special token in this bag. It has my magic seal on it, and it has not arrived in Bourbon. It must not be opened before entering the city!"
Ji Xun looked at the cloth bag with the message "plot items cannot be placed in the storage space", took it with one hand, and said at the same time: "Yes!"< br>
As soon as he said these words, he faintly noticed some subtle magic fluctuations.
It seems that some kind of spiritual magic contract has been completed.
Enlightenment also appeared at the same time: "The word-spirit contract has been successfully concluded. You cannot break the oath, otherwise you will be 'Gambiro's hostility'"
Tsk, this old man's methods are really clever.
Gambilo added: "Now there are demon spies infiltrating the city. I can't give you any more help. I will arrange an identity for you in the Falcon Scouting Team. You should be careful. Act according to the opportunity."
Ji Xun: "Yes."
Not long after, Ji Xun walked out of the city lord's mansion with the cloth bag.
Originally, he wanted to keep a low profile and change his appearance before going out.
Unexpectedly, the city lord Mo Sang came up with a better plan. He changed into a soldier's uniform, blended in with the patrol team and went out quietly.
With a sudden change, he changed directly from an adventurer to an NPC.
When the time comes, he will follow the NPC reconnaissance team out of the city.
Originally, with this layer of disguise, it was convenient for Ji Xun to do anything he wanted to do.
But he had no intention of doing so.
After leaving the city lord's palace, Ji Xun looked at the package that could not be contained, and was very curious about what was inside: "The Holy Grail? Or information related to the Holy Grail?"
The one in his hand The cloth bag is involved in an A-level plot, and the things inside are definitely unusual.
It won’t just be intelligence.
And the reward for this mission is very generous, 80,000 battle merit, enough to exchange for a top-quality gold item.
Although the risk is not small.
But the single-player mission seems to have a chance to be completed if you try it.
At any other time, Ji Xun would probably have tried to get this hard-earned high-reward single-player mission.
However, here he directly rejected this choice.
Still with the same idea, he was sure that it was impossible to directly obtain the Holy Grail in a plot of this difficulty.
Therefore, even if he completes this A-level character, Ji Xun's goal will not be achieved.
On the contrary, it will waste time and bear risks.
But if you give up this A-level mission, the city lord has seen it, and the hidden great magician has also seen it. In this Ironforge, he will not be able to find a more advanced starting point for the plot for the time being.
"If I don't do it, I can give it to someone else."
Ji Xun's thoughts changed, and he thought of something, and his expression suddenly turned playful.
The information revealed by the mission is very subtle: whoever holds this package belongs to whom the mission belongs.
It seems that the will of space deliberately encourages the adventurers to snatch it, or the plot involved in the package itself has the attribute of fighting for it.
Thinking of this, an idea flashed in Ji Xun's mind, and he suddenly thought of a key question: "Hey, if you think about it this way, wouldn't the contents of this package be discovered by the demon army?"
Because of the existence of enlightenment, although you don’t know what is going to happen, you can judge a lot by the difficulty of the task.
This is an A-level difficulty task!
Generally speaking, this is already the most difficult plot mission in the extradimensional space.
If I don’t expose myself and send it away quietly, choosing some remote place, such as climbing the wall like last time, is it very likely that the package will be delivered by luck?
How can the difficulty of such a task reach A?
The only explanation is that getting this package will inevitably involve some risk that is worth the difficulty.
For example, it will inevitably be discovered.
Ji Xun seemed to have caught something. He always thought about the worst of things: "Is it the bait?"
Following this line of thinking, he immediately thought of too many things.
If this package can be discovered by the demon army and lead to pursuit, then the A-level difficulty makes sense.
But it can be seen that the Magister Gambillo must have known it in advance!
The old man didn't say anything, and he specifically asked not to open the package, which is intriguing.
Looking at it this way, knowing that the demon army will find out, and still asking someone to deliver the message seems like "bait".
So, if this conjecture is true.
What does the old man want to cover up with the bait?
If there is a bait to attract fire, there must be something hidden under the fire.
"Holy Grail?"
When Ji Xun thought of this, a strange smile suddenly appeared on his lips.
Finally, for the first time, he felt that he had touched the information of the Holy Grail.
The only people or objects that can use A-level plots as bait are higher-level plots.
Ji Xun even guessed that he was not the only bait.
It's just that his identity as a demon-slaying warrior is rather special, and he can attract the firepower of the demon army better.
That’s right!
Attracting firepower?
Ji Xun suddenly thought of a very bad problem and thought to himself: "Hey, since the plot has continued with "Battle of the Outpost", aren't the Demon Legion still looking for the [Power Gem Golden Ball]?"
The probability of this is very high.
Once his identity as a "demon-slaying hero" is exposed, he will be pursued and intercepted by a large army of demons!
"Hey, that old guy wants to trick me?"
When Ji Xun thought of this, he instantly felt like his hair was rising.
The sense of crisis that made his scalp numb, instead of feeling fear, made him raise the corners of his mouth higher and higher.
Tsk tsk
As expected, these NPCs cannot be underestimated.
There is no good person among those in power.
The identity of the demon-slaying hero gained the respect of the guards, and also allowed Ji Xun to enter the city lord's mansion to meet the city lord and receive the mission.
But Ji Xun never felt that this identity was an important figure to the high-ranking people in power in the Kingdom of Delan.
If it was an NPC who was loyal to the kingdom, he might not have any doubts and just go for it.
But Ji Xun is an adventurer!
This package is now a big problem for him and must not be touched.
But he also immediately thought of the "magic contract" with a price.
Yes!
Ji Xun promised not to open it.
But it’s none of his business if others open it, right?
Didn’t the package say it couldn’t be robbed or stolen?
In any case, Ji Xun is not prepared to complete this A-level mission.
But he was also curious about what was in the package.
So, we can only trick some guys with bad intentions.
Thinking of this, Ji Xun originally planned to hide in the NPC's lounge and wait to leave the city.
But plans changed, and he decided to take a walk around the city and show off his face.
Ji Xun wore the NPC scout's leather armor suit, changed back to his previously disguised face, and started walking around the city.
Because he has the Sergeant Token of the City Lord's Mansion, he can go to places that were previously inaccessible to adventurers, and he can also talk to some special NPCs.
He went to several places along the way, including the Munitions Department, the Ordnance Department, and the Food and Grass House
It felt like he had found some key clues and completed a series of tasks. .
There is no need to deliberately expose anything, the people who came in this time are all elites, including all kinds of perception card masters.
Ji Xun didn't think his whereabouts had been noticed.
Even from the first moment he entered the City Lord's Mansion, he guessed that he might have been noticed.
Those from the Lionheart family have been here a few times, and they will definitely try to keep an eye on the Ironforge Lord's Mansion and all the key places in the city that were previously inaccessible.
An adventurer who can enter these places will definitely be noticed.
The facts are as expected.
Not long after Ji Xun wandered around the city, he was noticed by investigators from all sides.
“Look, the guy with the sword on his back has been chatting with the armored captain for a long time. Judging from the lip reading, he is an adventurer!”
“ Well, Group 2 has been keeping an eye on this guy for a long time. He seems to have triggered some hidden mission, and he was suspected of having entered the city lord's mansion before."
"What about his identity, have you found out?"
"It should be someone sent by the Oran survivors."
"Yeah, keep an eye on him. That guy should have found the key clue. After leaving the city, we will try to figure it out."
" .”
(End of this chapter)