Chapter 77 The Forbidden Notes (Qiuzhui Meow)
After Lockland finished telling the story about "Saint", the completion prompt for the first link [Hidden Mission: Hidden Secret] popped up simultaneously on Luo Xiu's panel.
At the same time, the panel automatically accepted the second ring mission [Forbidden Codex].
Luo Xiu quickly browsed through the mission introduction. There were two options for the second ring mission.
With the basic goal of "retrieving the Forbidden Codex", Luo Xiu can choose whether to return the Codex to Lockland.
The Taboo Codex from "Sed Scacchi"... As filthy knowledge of [intellectual] destiny, it actually doesn't mean much to Luo Xiu. Luo Xiu has something far more taboo than this.
As for whether to return the manuscript to Lockland... Luo Xiu was still a little hesitant.
Because this also involves another issue - if Lockland wants to retrieve the Codex through him, does he want to prevent the dirty knowledge in it from leaking out? Or there is another purpose...
While Luo Xiu was thinking, he heard Lockland say:
"The information you know about 'Saint'..."
"Well, I hope you can tell me in detail. I will give you the rewards you deserve on behalf of the 'Scacchi' family and the Alchemy Institute."
"Okay." Luo Xiu nodded after thinking for a moment.
Immediately, Luo Xiu turned "Saint" into a horse bandit leader and a plundering caravan; he carried out some kind of rune transformation on the small steel cannon; the weapon he used was some kind of double-edged sword with an ominous thing crawling around it. Wait, and told Lockland in detail.
"..." Lockland listened carefully while frowning tightly.
After Luo Xiu finished telling what he knew about "Saint", Lockland said slowly: "The... ominous creeping double-edged sword you mentioned is the product of filthy knowledge. ”
"However, now that we know that Sainte once worked as a horse bandit in Woubo Grassland..."
"I think his hiding place should be nearby, and Said's 'Forbidden Codex' is also hidden there."
Luo Xiu nodded and said nothing more, just waiting for Lockland to say the next words.
"Then, Luo Xiu." Lockland then said, "As I said before, I will give you the reward..."
Lockland clapped his hands, and a "boom, boom, boom" sound came from one side of the wall.
After a while, a secret door opened in the wall, and a thick demon doll with a round body walked out.
The demon slowly walked towards Lockland. It embraced copper-colored arms with complex circuits drawn on it, and its metallic-colored hands held a silver-gray armband engraved with light blue runes.
When the devil walked to Lockland's side, Lockland took the armband and handed it to Luo Xiu.
Luo Xiu stretched out his hand to take it, and while listening to Lockland, he said: "This is the rune equipment recently developed by the alchemists of the Alchemy Academy - the 'Secret Rune Armband', which can increase your wisdom. and inspiration…”
"I thought that even though our fates were different, it might help you."
"..."
The moment he took the armband from Lockland, Luo Xiu's panel refreshed the data of the "Mysterious Rune Armband" at the same time.
[Equipment name: Mysterious Rune Armband (Blue Rare)]
[Equipment type: wrist guards/supernormal equipment/rune equipment]
[Equipment efficiency: Skill cooldown time reduced by 20%]
[Equipment bonus: Wisdom attribute +3, Perception attribute +3]
[Equipment requirements: any second level of destiny, wisdom attribute 14+, perception attribute 6+]
【Equipment Characteristics List】
[Barrier of knowledge (active skill/rune): When the wearer is attacked, the single damage value is reduced according to the "perception" attribute. 】
[Secret Thirst (active skill/inherent): When the wearer attacks, the single damage value is increased according to the "wisdom" attribute. 】
【……】
This is an extraordinary piece of equipment of "blue rarity" quality. So far, this is the third extraordinary piece of "Blue Rare" quality equipment that Luo Xiu has obtained.
"White Oak Staff" and "Moon-Cutting Scythe" are both weapons... and this "Mysterious Rune Armband" is the first "extraordinary armor" that Luo Xiu obtained.
"Thank you for your gift, Lord Lockland." Luo Xiu nodded in thanks.
Lockland nodded, then continued:
"So, Luo Xiu. There is one more thing..."
After completing the gift of the "Mysterious Rune Armband", Lockland started a new topic.
Luo Xiu was keenly aware that what Lockland was going to say next might be about "retrieving the manuscript"...
"Next is my personal commission. I want to entrust you to help me retrieve Said's Codex." Lockland said sincerely.
"..."
It is indeed such a commission...
Luo Xiu thought, this is the basic goal of the hidden mission [Forbidden Codex].
"Now only you really know the possible hiding place of 'Saint'. You are not the [intellectual] destiny, so it is most appropriate for you to retrieve the codex for me."
A kind smile appeared on Lockland's face, and he asked Luo Xiu in a pleading tone:
"Are you willing to do me this favor? Don't worry, I will give you a more generous reward when you get back Said's letters."
"..."
"I can try...but there's no guarantee I can do it."
Luo Xiu answered honestly, "Because, as you know, Woubo Grassland is really too big..."
"Then I'll take it as you agree to take over my commission." Lockland smiled.
Luo Xiu didn't answer, just nodded slightly.
Then, a serious expression appeared on Lockland's face, his voice turned low, and he said:
"For this commission, I hope you will keep it as confidential as possible... You should understand what I mean."
"Okay, I understand." Luo Xiu nodded.
Seeing Luo Xiu's attitude, Lockland changed back to his original friendly face.
"Then I'll leave it to you... Now, I can only hope that 'it depends on people'." Rockland said at last.
…
After that, Luo Xiu left the "Between True Knowledge".
The purpose of his trip to the Alchemy Institute was to try to trigger a hidden mission.
Now, the hidden mission has been triggered, and the first ring mission has been completed on the spot. He has also officially received the commission from "General Knowledge" Lockland.
"Recovering the forbidden manuscript of 'Sed Scatch'..."
Luo Xiu was walking and thinking on the main street of Triumph Square.
He did have a ready-made method to retrieve Said's "Forbidden Scroll" without having to go there himself.
Luo Xiu then returned to the Bailing Hotel and returned to his room.
He leaned on the edge of the bed and meditated on the technique of "Abyss Engraving" in his mind.
A variant inscription of "Abyss Inscription"...
——"Family Engraving"!
After a moment of waiting, Luo Xiu made brief contact with Intis, who was hundreds of miles away.
(End of chapter)