Chapter 247: Assigned Mission (Part 2)

Chapter 247: Assigned Mission (Part 2)



"Last night, both Meyster and Rosby Counties were attacked, and there are reports of heavy casualties!"

"What!" Rayen's face paled in shock. His family was in Meyster.

"What's the situation? Was it the county town that was attacked, or one of the smaller towns under its jurisdiction?" Rayen asked urgently.

"I'm not sure yet." Evelyn shook her head.

She was also concerned about the vagueness of the information.

"However, the morning's general education course has been changed to a briefing on the latest situation." Evelyn continued.

"Then let's go, Evelyn. Let's hear the latest news." Rayen's expression turned serious.

Having served as a magistrate and peacekeeper in Seaport Town, he was familiar with the local situation, which was crucial in searching for people.

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Seaport Town? Flashgold Town? Rayen's eyebrows furrowed. He knew many people in both towns.

At that moment, Melanie, the Undersecretary of the Department of Assistance Promotion, stepped forward and announced the latest notice from the Swordsman Branch:

"When we received the news of the attack on Meyster last night, I was worried. But the communication stone I left with Alissa showed no changes."

"Blood Curse Nagas, their adult males can match the strength of a Human Knight, and as a matriarchal clan, the female Nagas are even more formidable in combat. The adults are all as strong as official Wizards."

However, he was now pondering a different question.

"Is there no other way?"

"Lady Melanie, why won't you let us go to the frontlines?"

Someone of Count Habbs' caliber would have the qualifications to enter the branch.

The entire hall fell silent.

Later, Rayen discreetly inquired and learned that this person was a big shot from the Minster Certification Examination Committee, reportedly sent by the Imperial Capital to the province of Minster.

Perhaps there were those with strength, but reliable individuals were scarce.

Wondering who it could be, Rayen arrived at the small reception room in the administrative building.

"Your Excellency, my current assigned task..."

"Baron Rayen, due to the urgency, I'll get straight to the point. I'd like to request your assistance in a rescue mission."

"Additionally, the ancient Nagas possess the ability to summon marine creatures to aid in battle. At this moment, in various counties of Minster, there are Grayfin Merfolk, Blackgill Merfolk, Bluegill Deepsea Merfolk, Giant Claw Lobsterfolk, and other vassal clans everywhere."

"That's great! Also, if..." Javier seemed to think of something, his expression darkening.

"Everyone, please quiet down!" Melanie's face turned stern. "These are orders from above. If everyone disregards commands and only focuses on rescuing their own families, what's the point of our organization?"

This question was on everyone's mind, and the room fell silent again.

After listening to the latest intelligence, Rayen's heart naturally yearned to return to Meyster immediately and bring his family and Jennifer to a safer place in Minster.

But she had no better solution.

After leaving the reception room, Rayen returned to his room and quickly donned his knight's plate armor.

"What kind of power could it be?"

Not keeping everyone waiting for long, a man in a colonel's uniform, accompanied by Undersecretary Melanie from the Department of Assistance Promotion, entered the hall.

Rayen opened a door and saw a guard standing at the entrance, who respectfully said:

Rayen's eyebrows rose.

Hearing that it was the small towns, Rayen breathed a sigh of relief!

"Meyster County's Seaport Town, Albero Town, Monaim Town, and several other small towns, including Flashgold Town, have been attacked. Similarly, in Rosby County, towns like Lachmond Seaport Town and others have also been assaulted."

The female Blood Curse Nagas are even more formidable, with adults possessing the strength of official Wizards? Truly a race blessed by the gods, Rayen thought to himself.

At that moment, he heard Belmont continue his answer:

"It shouldn't be necessary, Your Excellency. My mount should be faster than your Lockmare."

And after advancing to the 'Deathmaster' class, two special poisons made according to the 'Maxwell's Rare Poison Production Manual'! Unlike ordinary people.

"Logically, this Naga clan should have been lost in the vast river of history long ago."

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The Swordsman Branch would handle the communication and coordination.

On the tree-lined avenue, at the entrance of the Swordsman Branch.

"Your Excellency, if you have special reasons, I suggest discussing it with the higher-ups."

Rayen understood that the twin-tailed girl was probably worried about her familiar mentors, Master Aeneas and Major Marika.

"Baron Rayen, please hear me out before making your decision."

In Seaport Town, there were the Lehman brothers, and in Flashgold Town, there were even more, including his close friend George, Peacekeeper Hamilton, Night Watch Captain Wylun, and others. Suddenly, vivid images of them appeared in Rayen's mind.

"Currently, the lowest-level tasks are Silver-rank."

It was simple.

"Isn't the Eagle Federation involved?" Angus asked at this moment.

But Rayen quickly realized.

"If you're willing to take on the rescue mission of my younger daughter, Alissa, I'll arrange for a squad of our family's cavalry to assist you immediately."

The hall was like a boiling cauldron, instantly filled with noise and commotion!

If he could settle the three Bronze Medals, he could upgrade his emblem's authority to Silver-rank and accept Silver-rank tasks.

"The Blood Curse clan of Nagas is different from other Nagas. They are more ruthless, bloodthirsty, and fond of attacking humans for blood sacrifices."

"Currently, the Imperial Army stationed in Minster Province has already made contact with them and engaged in fierce battles."

First, he needed to go to Jenny's new residence to pick up Cookie, Blood Feather, and his black horse, the three pets.

"There's one thing, Baron Ren, that you might not be aware of. The Blood Curse Nagas try to keep strong enemies alive as much as possible for blood sacrifices."

Lately, it seemed that numerous ancient and rare races had emerged, like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

"Rest assured, I will communicate this with the Swordsman Branch and the Minster Administration. Your internship task can be terminated early. I heard about your performance during the emergency in the trade district."

"Envoy, rest assured, the Goddess of Fortune will protect Alisa!" Ren waved his hand, interrupting Javier.

As Ren left the task hall, he felt a bit downcast. He was willing to give up the internship task for the three bronze medals.

"So many places have been attacked?"

"Why not involve the Swordsman Branch?"

But currently, as a Swordsman, he had to obey the unified command of his superiors.

"Envoy, if your young daughter really encountered the Blood Curse Nagas, I'm afraid even if I rush there now, it might be too late?" Ren asked, puzzled.

After all, his black horse was close to becoming a Feral Beast, and in terms of endurance, it surpassed a typical Lockmare.

"She has been interested in alchemy since she was young and is now an official researcher at the Royal Alchemist Association. This time, due to personal matters, she came to the seas near Minster to search for a rare alchemical ingredient—the oil of the Giant Stone Fish."

"Task?" Ren was taken aback, then looked up at Javier in surprise.

"Also, Alisa has several wizard scrolls, including two Invisibility Spells."

Hearing this, Ren had no more questions. He nodded and said, "Envoy, I'll set off now!"

"Is this a joint operation by multiple cults?"

"But two hours ago, her teleporting stone shattered. I know she must have encountered an unsolvable problem. I suspect Alisa might have encountered the Blood Curse Nagas!"

"Casualties are still being tallied, but it's clear that the losses are severe."

However, he wasn't without a task at the moment.

But from the other party's floating steps, they didn't seem like combat personnel.

She had also heard about the attacks in Minster Province and had relatives in those counties. At this moment, she could understand the concern of the adult before her.

"Envoy, I..." Just as Ren opened his mouth, Javier waved his hand.

"Additionally, if Baron Ren agrees, this rescue mission will be assigned as a task, with the Swordsman Branch designating Baron Ren to complete it."

Seeing Ren's arrival, Javier forced a smile.

"Last night, including the areas near Minster Province, multiple provinces like Vaze Province, Norm Province, and Vadele Province, suffered varying degrees of attacks with heavy casualties," Belmont said gravely.

Under the two conditions mentioned by the other party, as one of the top Swordsman newcomers, he was likely the best candidate Javier could find.

Ren certainly remembered this adult. Before the nobility examination, he had met this envoy named Javier Stewart in his carriage.

"The Imperial Navy is engaging in combat with multiple giant sea beasts. Due to the involvement of the Imperial Navy, this is top-secret information. I don't have much knowledge about it either," Belmont shook his head.

"Of course, please tell me." Ren nodded.

When they arrived at the newcomer training hall, everyone, including Veronica, was basically there.

"Envoy, hello, it's been a while." Ren slightly bowed.

"Using you for regular combat would be a waste of your talents. Therefore, the higher-ups are considering assigning you to strengthen the security and defense of Minster, as a Security Advisor."

After hearing Javier's explanation, Ren understood why he was chosen.

"Could it be the Eagle Federation?"

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On the other hand, only through combat could Ren obtain the system's experience rewards, thereby enhancing his strength! Moreover, after this period of training at the Swordsman Branch, Ren's strength had been steadily improving! Currently, his second-tier Breaking Limit value had reached 24%, and he was not far from becoming a Senior Knight. After preparing his weapons, Ren left the Swordsman Branch.

"Staff Officer Belmont, what are the specific locations attacked in Myester County and Rosby County?" Evelyn raised her hand and asked, "Also, what's the situation with the rare races you mentioned earlier?"

"According to the orders from above, the special training is suspended. All Swordsman newcomers will be uniformly assigned to participate in the security and defense of various areas in Minster."

A Lockmare was probably not as good as his black horse.

Moreover, the ability to launch attacks in so many provinces of the Empire indicated that this force was extraordinary! Who could be behind these attacks?

"Colonel Belmont, who is behind this attack?" Vieri raised his hand and asked anxiously.

He never expected that such a large-scale attack would be instigated by a cult!

"You despicable fellow! If it weren't for Lord Horton's prophecy, I'd still be kept in the dark!"

"Can I accept other tasks during my temporary assignment?" Rayen asked again.

"Hmm?" Rayen furrowed his brows.

He was also curious about Javier's next words.

But at this critical juncture, it was highly unlikely for the other party to leave Myester, especially after such a significant incident.

The other party had considered his family in Myester County as a concern.

"It's a noble with a Swordsman Branch pass, currently waiting for you in the small reception room of the administrative building."

The first sentence of the latest intelligence shocked even the Swordsman Branch newcomers, who had far greater endurance than ordinary people.

"What!" exclaimed a Swordsman Branch newcomer.

Hmm? This is great! "Your Excellency, I think I can set off at any time. However, regarding the situation..."

After reading the note, a smile finally appeared on his stern face. He grit his teeth and muttered, "Rayen, I've been waiting for you to come out!"

He planned to first raise his clearance to Silver level, and then he could naturally apply to the Swordsman Branch to participate in the front-line special operation.

"Under the emergency mobilization order, all Swordsmen have already been assigned tasks, except for you newcomers." Javier paused.

It was well-known that even barons and viscounts couldn't obtain a Swordsman Branch pass.

Sea Giants? Rayen's eyebrows arched.

"The reward for completing the task is two Silver Medals and 1500 Merit Points, as a fixed reward. This is the highest reward amount the Swordsman Branch can agree to, after my communication with them."

As Melanie had just mentioned, the front lines were all Silver-level tasks.

"This fish occasionally appears in the waters of Myester and Rosby counties."

"But if it's the Blood Curse Naga, my two family knights won't be able to withstand them!"

"Your Excellency, your temporary assignment hasn't ended yet, so you can't claim the task reward." The girl clerk apologized.

Under these circumstances, the other party had sought him out.

Seeing Rayen's agreement, Javier's expression relaxed, and his face finally looked less grim.

"Yes, my parents are still in Rosby County."

"Baron Rayen, the target of this rescue mission is my youngest daughter, Alisa."

If it weren't for the system, he wouldn't have known when he would become a Senior Knight, let alone a formal wizard! "Additionally, in the ruins of some houses in the fishing port of Lachmond, Imperial Scouts discovered giant humanoid footprints measuring over one and a half meters in length and about eighty centimeters in width. According to our assessment, these footprints belong to a Sea Giant." Colonel Belmont continued.

"The cult's audacity is astonishing!"

For example, where is the Empire's elite combat power? Is there a higher-level game at play?

After a brief self-introduction, Colonel Belmont confirmed Rayen's guess.

Additionally, Javier should have reviewed Rayen's resume before approaching him.

"I understand your feelings, and the Empire has already dispatched a rescue team. Subsequent military forces have also been mobilized."

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency, but you can only complete one task at a time unless it's an assigned task, which takes priority over other tasks." The girl clerk apologized.

Not far away, a vendor selling stuffed pies saw Rayen walk out of the Swordsman Branch's main entrance and immediately turned around, releasing a carrier pigeon from the wooden box behind him. A few minutes later, Hamish at the Minster Akson Auction House received the pigeon.

If other Swordsman elders were busy with the war, such a generous task reward would likely be snatched up as soon as it appeared.

"Regarding the rare race, based on the current intelligence, we can confirm that according to the scales left on the surface of the fishing ports of Myester and Lachmond, it should be a rare race known as the Blood Curse Naga!"

"Baron Rayen, I know that your parents and sister are still in Myester County, and they haven't moved to Minster with you yet."

Soon after, Colonel Belmont finished providing the latest information and left the newcomers' hall.

However, it wasn't surprising if so many cults were involved.

No wonder the other party could easily enter the Minster Swordsman Branch.

Rayen's expression also turned solemn, realizing that the situation was much more severe than what Evelyn had mentioned earlier.

Judging from the crowd's serious expressions and their whispered conversations, they had also received this news.

Hmm? Rayen's eyes lit up.

Hmm? Rayen's eyes lit up.

On the other hand, how could the intelligence department not know about such an incident? Or was this incident directly orchestrated and pushed by the Demon Gods themselves?

Instead, he felt eager to test his abilities! On one hand, he had just successfully advanced to the legendary profession of Beast Priest, and he needed some combat to verify the combat prowess of his new legendary profession.

Upon hearing this, Rayen understood the general situation.

After all, guessing blindly would only lead to more confusion.

At that time, he hadn't passed the enfeoffment assessment, but the other party's gracious attitude had left a deep impression on Rayen.

If it's possible, I'll have to reconsider the power of this envoy.

"But if this situation persists, I fear..."

Like all the other Swordsmen recruits, he was tasked with maintaining security and vigilance in various districts of Minster.

"However, according to our staff's assessment, the involvement of these rare races is likely instigated by these heretical cults." Belmont held up a stack of documents and spoke earnestly.

The hall immediately fell silent.

Regarding equipment, in addition to the standard pig-headed hammer and dimly glowing greatsword, Rayen also carried a battle bow, daggers, and more.

"If it were a typical danger, the two family knights by her side are both Peak Knights. There shouldn't be any issues."

Facing the formidable ancient race of Blood Curse Naga, Rayen showed no fear or hesitation.

"Staff Officer Belmont, what about the Imperial Navy's movements?" Veronica inquired anxiously upon learning that the attackers included the Sea God Cult and Blood Curse Naga.

"We suspect that the Sea God Cult may have found remnants of their clan in the deep sea, or perhaps the Sea God Cult has borrowed the power of a certain Demon God."

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He could take this opportunity to return to Myester County and settle his family matters before embarking on the Myester-related task.

But if he lost his family, it would truly be a devastating loss! The issue was that if his assignment wasn't completed, he wouldn't be promoted to the Silver rank, disqualifying him from accepting this Myester-related task.

"Sir Rayen, someone is here to see you."

"Contacting the family in the Imperial Capital now would be too late."

All eyes in the room turned to Staff Officer Belmont.

This Envoy Javier was indeed extraordinary, attempting to convince Rayen from this angle.

The task was dangerous, but the rewards were exceptionally high.

Jenny and Agatha's newly purchased villa in the administrative district was nearby.

This was a question that most people in the room wanted to ask.

"According to our current information, the attackers include but are not limited to the Black Flame Cult, Limb Cult, Sea God Cult, Serpent Cult, and other heretical cults. Additionally, some rare races are also involved."

A chaotic time indeed! "But we are unsure which clan these Sea Giants belong to. The closest Sea Giant clan to the Empire is the Stormsurge Giants. This is why we suspect that the Sea God Cult is behind this."

He was puzzled as to why the Envoy was seeking him out. Sensing Rayen's confusion, Javier explained, "Are you wondering why I, as a high-ranking noble, didn't seek the help of family knights?"

"But we don't know what method the Sea God Cult used to control them and attack the Empire's coast."

Could Javier help coordinate this?

Becoming an adult meant becoming a Knight? Just like the ancient trolls! Rayen flipped through the book 'Ancient Races - The Ogre Chapter' and was impressed by the strength of the adult trolls.

Based on Rayen's understanding of Imperial military ranks, he immediately recognized the man as a Colonel.

"Sea Giants and Nagas are natural enemies; the likelihood of them both attacking the Empire is incredibly low."

"Baron Rayen, we meet again."

The middle-aged man had a clean-shaven beard, exuding a scholarly aura. His skin was delicate, and on his shoulders were golden branch and leaf insignia, accompanied by three crescent-shaped golden emblems.

As soon as Melanie finished speaking, many people below immediately voiced their doubts.

But now... Just as Rayen returned to his room, a knock on the door.

After all, whether it was the medal or merit points, they could be earned in future tasks.

"Baron Rayen, I've arranged for two 'Lockmare' horses known for their endurance."

"Furthermore, most of you lack the capability to carry out special tasks on the front lines."

"It's simple. I'm not from the Myester Province. I brought two family knights from the Imperial Capital, and right now, my younger daughter, Alisa, is missing near the Seaport Town of Myester."

Heretics?

"Envoy Javier, I'm surprised to see you here."

Rayen raised an eyebrow, looking perplexed.

In the hall, a middle-aged man with a walrus mustache sat solemnly on the right, with a steaming cup of Jotun Red Tea untouched, deep in thought.

Rayen's mind was still filled with questions.

"Currently, in Myester, the price of hiring mercenaries has skyrocketed, but their reliability is a significant issue. It's challenging to discern if any heretics are hiding among them."

Hearing this, Rayen realized that Javier had successfully convinced him.

"So, that's why I believe that even if Alisa encountered the Blood Curse Naga, she should still be alive, even if she's unable to fight back."

Half an hour later, Rayen arrived at the task hall.

The hall erupted in noise once again!

Staff Officer Belmont shook his head. "On the surface, we haven't found any evidence of the Eagle Federation's involvement."

"Please take a seat, Baron Rayen."

"As a Swordsman of the Empire, I value my word."

"Damn it! My instincts were right!"

"The ancient troll's fang, its final resting place, is in your room!"

Recalling Rayen's clear eyes and unwavering response, Hamis felt his temples throbbing!

(End of Chapter)

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