"Yes, we advanced." Her consciousness returned to reality, and the first thing Artoris saw when she pushed open the hatch cover was not the excited Xi Lu, but their mentor Crow.
"Mr. Crow?" Crow's appearance was not a surprise to a few people. After all, he was the tutor of their fourth class, so it was understandable that he came to watch the students compete. However, he didn't look like he came here specifically to watch.
When Crowe appeared, even Bai Ya, who was sitting in the rest area reading a book, raised his head and cast his gaze over.
"Artoris Grandeple, Poetry Kaguya, and Gawain, you three come with me." Crow said as he approached.
The three of them looked at each other, and then Artolis frowned and came to see the three of them specially. It probably couldn't be that matter...
"Punishment?" The three of them said almost in unison.
"Yes, it's the punishment for the three of you who violated the rules and left without permission last time." After hearing Crowe's words, Artoris secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This is what happened. She thought her superiors had discovered the falsification of their previous confessions, and Mu's identity had been discovered!
"The punishment may be late, but it will never be missing, right?" With emotion, Kaguya couldn't help laughing.
In order to explain this matter, Crowe brought the three of them to this empty classroom. After thinking for a moment, Gawain asked: "So, Mr. Crowe, can you tell us the content of the punishment now?"
"I hope you can complete this commission." Crowe handed over a yellowed commission form as he spoke.
"Entrustment?" The three of them were a little confused, so when Gawain completed the order, Artolis and Kaguya also came over.
Client: Baiwen
Explanation: Recently, there have been many cases of unexplained disappearances of pedestrians at night in Keredos. I asked the department to send many adventurers to investigate, but they were blocked by a special barrier. This barrier can intercept any life form above level 4, and every time night falls, the barrier will expand to cover the entire city.
Task requirements:
1. Explore the ghost city of Credos, record the information obtained and return it to the entrustment location.
2. The strength of the entrusted recipient must be lower than level four.
3. The time limit is within seven days after the commission is received. There is no penalty for failure of the commission.
Commission level: A
"A-level investigation commission, how could this happen?!" The three of them were a little surprised. Usually, investigation-type commissions are D-level or C-level commissions. Because the difficulty is low, it is relatively easy to complete. Just investigate. That's all, how dangerous can it be?
However, the commission in front of them was different. After reading it several times and confirming that they saw it correctly, the three of them couldn't help but take a breath.
Seven days later will happen to be the opening day of the official team competition, and Mr. Crowe probably came to find the three of them at this point. But... isn't this commission a bit dangerous...
"A-level commission, it seems that there is indeed a certain danger, but you pulling my clothes don't look like you should be facing danger..." Looking at Artoris cowering behind him, Gawain wiped A lot of sweat. This guy is not afraid of anything else, he is only afraid of ghosts and gods. When he talks about going to any ghost town, his feet are shaking with fear.
"So, are you ready?" Crowe asked as he looked at the three of them.
"Ah, Mr. Crow, do you really want us to go to Keledos? It sounds very dangerous there." Artolis wouldn't say that she was scared.
"Since you knowingly committed the crime, you must be prepared to accept the punishment, and I will go with you this time. But you also know that those who have reached level four or above will be blocked by the barrier."
"Okay!" Artolis sighed. Seeing the serious look on Crow's face, it seemed that they had to go.
"So when will we set off?" Kaguya asked.
"Now!"
…
I have to say that the city of Credos looks really spooky. Even though it is late afternoon, the city is as dark as night. It really deserves its name as a ghost town.
Speaking of which, the strange mist surrounding it blocked the light. Looking up at the dim sky covered by the haze, Gawain had several thoughts.
Crowe led the way and walked on the streets of Ghost City. Only the ethereal footsteps of four people could be heard on the empty streets. It was obviously broad daylight, but I didn't know why it was so quiet here. I couldn't see anyone along the way.
"This is what has happened in recent days. Affected by the strange heavy fog during the day, the residents of Keredos stay indoors during the day to avoid getting lost in the fog. Every time night falls, the fog disperses Only when people go out can they go out carefully." Crowe explained, and Kaguya asked:
"Then do you know the origin of this fog?" Kaguya noticed the topography of the entire city when he arrived. This Credos is clearly not the foggy topography of the mountain.
"There's no reason, it's like it appeared out of thin air. The Adventurers Association sent people to investigate, but they couldn't move forward after coming into contact with the barrier."
"So, the formation of the fog is most likely related to the barrier?" Gawain said, looking behind him speechlessly, "By the way, how long are you going to hold on to it?"
"Okay... okay, I won't pull the corner of your clothes... that's all." As she said this, Artolis sternly released her hand from Gawain's clothes, and then... grabbed Kaguya. The corners of his clothes...
Gawain didn't know what to say, so he simply suppressed the words that came to his lips. Looking back at Crowe's back, Gawain had some questions.
"Mr. Crow, is this really our punishment?"
Listening to Gawain's words, Crowe obviously paused, and then replied: "Then what do you think?"
"Experience it, otherwise we will complete the A-level commission as punishment, and the final reward will be ours. This really makes it difficult for me to associate it with punishment." Gao Wen expressed his opinion.
Surprisingly, after listening to Gawain's words, Crowe did not deny it, but nodded and said: "It's okay if you think so. Only by enduring hardship can you become a master, and you can regard punishment as another kind of training. , it can be said to be a great enlightenment for practitioners.”
Crowe stopped as he spoke, and the three of them also stopped, not because they were tired and needed a rest, but because there was no way ahead. It was a black and translucent barrier. Crowe's hand reached over and tried to touch the edge of the barrier, but was immediately pushed back by a force.
"This mission may be dangerous, but it can also exercise your courage and adaptability. After entering, remember this intersection. I will be here waiting for you to come out. By then, I will have something in your hands. "Claude put down these words and then made way for the three of them.
You have something to give to us, can't you give it to us now? Atoris was puzzled and looked at the barrier in front of her again. Atoris swallowed. Mr. Crow couldn't follow him any further. He had no idea what was inside, and he hoped he wouldn't encounter anything strange.
