Yi Tianchen was truly Speechless, not pretending at all.
When it came to missions, anyone who played Zero Era knew how hard they were to come by. Yi Tianchen considered himself to have taken on quite a few tasks, but being asked to kill someone so openly was a first for him. Even the former God of War felt his heart racing for a moment.
However...
No matter how fast his heart raced, it was merely a means to gain experience. After all, that was the nature of gaming. With a raised brow, Yi Tianchen spoke with a stern tone: "These traitors dare to betray their country and side with the enemy; they are a disgrace to Southern Wilderness City. To kill them is to act in accordance with heavenly principles. What is there to fear?"
"Good! What I wanted was exactly this!"
Lord Dolan of South Wilderness City laughed heartily upon hearing this, nodding in agreement for quite some time. Then suddenly, he became serious and instructed, "However, this mission is highly confidential. Apart from you and me, no one else must know about it. Otherwise, you will be charged with treason!"
"......"
Yi Tianchen was taken aback. Did it really need to be this serious?
But soon...
Yi Tianchen noticed that the System prompt for accepting the mission had not sounded at all. Was this a mission without any rewards?
Before Yi Tianchen could think of an Understood response, Lord Dolan of South Wilderness City sneered, "What? Are you scared?"
"Scared? Sorry, the word 'fear' has never existed in my dictionary. Just wait here, my lord. I'll head out now; if I'm not back in an hour, consider it my failure!" With that boastful declaration, Yi Tianchen dashed out of the General's Mansion like a gust of wind.
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Southern Wilderness City, West City Gate.
The magnificent West City Gate was adorned with colorful flags fluttering in the breeze. A horse-drawn carriage sped across the hundred-meter-long drawbridge over the moat and soon disappeared into the dense forest.
Thirty miles was not something Yi Tianchen would cover on foot. Given that this was a task he knew nothing about and he had boasted about completing it in an hour, it made perfect sense to bring along a few people for assistance!
"Fallen Wood Boss, are you sure you accepted such a mission?" After hearing Yi Tianchen's account, Hero Does Not Question Origin asked with a skeptical expression.
"Probably just being fooled... If not fooled, then definitely fooled." The newly joined Proud Dragon was quite displeased; he had been squatting at the city gate admiring beautiful legs when suddenly called over by a message. Now he felt a pang of jealousy brewing inside him!
"To be honest, I also think it's a bit unreliable!" said The Terminator of Regrets.
The three of them exchanged glances, and it seemed they had just sketched out something that didn't even exist. In fact, Yi Tianchen had indeed considered this question when he ran out of the General's Mansion. There were no hints at all, and surprisingly, there was nothing displayed in the quest log.
"I just can't think of a reason why an NPC would deceive players!" Yi Tianchen said bitterly.
The three of them looked at each other and had to admit that what Yi Tianchen said made sense. Could an NPC really deceive players?
But if it wasn't deception, then the implications behind this "quest" were likely worth pondering.
The carriage continued to race forward. After about ten minutes, the path ahead narrowed. Yi Tianchen and the others got off the carriage, pulled out a map to roughly confirm their location, and after hiding the carriage, they entered the forest, taking a winding route around dense bushes and thorns.
"Fallen Wood Boss, look over there! That seems to be a corner of a grass hut!" After another ten minutes, Hero Does Not Question Origin pointed to the right front with his knife, exclaiming in surprise.
Upon closer inspection, they confirmed it was indeed a corner of a grass hut!
Carefully concealing their tracks, Yi Tianchen took the lead. As he approached cautiously, the situation ahead became clearer. Inside the grass hut stood four guards facing them, holding sharp spears. Their eyes sparkled like stars in the dark night, glinting with a light that suggested not even a mosquito could escape their notice.
On either side of the inner part of the hut stood two more guards, one on the left and one on the right, also holding spears. In the center of the hut stood an NPC with a sword, gazing arrogantly toward the distant west. His demeanor exuded an air of authority; he was likely the leader of this camp.
One General and six guards perfectly matched Lord Dolan of South Wilderness City's description. Coupled with this location's geography, this should be the camp they were looking for.
After pondering for a moment, Yi Tianchen made a gesture...
The group quietly crept closer, but those spear-wielding guards were not idle; they quickly noticed them and immediately called out warily, "Who goes there? State your name at once!"
With their presence exposed, there was no point in hiding anymore. Yi Tianchen stepped forward and spoke with a stern tone: "I am an envoy!"
"......"
The guards were clearly taken aback. However, their leader scanned Yi Tianchen's armband and chuckled: "So you are adventurers from Southern Wilderness City. But this place is quite dangerous; not far ahead is a gathering place for Undead. You shouldn't be here!"
"I'm sorry," Yi Tianchen replied. "I am here on orders from General Lord Dolan of Southern Wilderness City to handle an extremely important and urgent military matter!"
"Oh? Do you have the General's Token?"
"I don't have the token!"
"How can we trust you without the token?"
"You don't need to trust me, because you wouldn't trust me anyway!"
Several guards were left confused, and even their leader seemed a bit bewildered. Yi Tianchen secretly admired them; these guys had betrayed their country and switched sides, yet they showed no sense of vigilance. It was truly a lack of professional integrity.
At that moment, Yi Tianchen had already stealthily cast the Identification Technique and posted the specific information in the team channel---
Ironclad Camp General Nuchu: Golden Boss level monster (Human)
Level: 50
Attack: 2250-3750
Defense: 2650
Vitality: 238000/238000
Skills: Cleave Lv-5, Bravery Lv-5, Cyclone Slash Lv-5, Fearless Warrior Lv-5
Note: Nuchu was originally a deputy general loyal to the former lord of Southern Wilderness City, Lufeng. After achieving merit, he was promoted and assigned by the current Lord Dolan of Southern Wilderness City to guard Ironclad Camp as a General. He possesses considerable strength and is an experienced veteran.
Main attack method: He defends with power and constantly seeks opportunities to attack, using his strong explosive power to suppress targets and deliver lethal strikes.
Main weak points: Back, chest, throat, lower abdomen.
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Ironclad Camp Guards: Elite level monsters (Humans)
Level: 50
Attack: 1850-2850
Defense: 1800
Vitality: 30000/30000
Skills: [Charge Lv-5] [Pierce Lv-5] [Battle Roar Lv-5]
Notes: An elite guard assigned to Ironclad Camp, they strictly follow the orders of General Nuchu. Stationed in the deep mountains and forests year-round, they live alongside beasts and the Undead. Their arduous lifestyle has forged them into individuals with extraordinary physiques, possessing formidable explosive power.
Primary Attack Method: Thrusting the spear directly, utilizing impressive Speed to launch a high-speed charge at a single target in a straight line. This attack has a high chance of knocking the target back and a smaller chance of stunning them.
Main Weak Points: Throat, Eyes, Lower Abdomen
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