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Chapter 526: The Eastern Frontier Duo, Black-Haired Yecheng and Nabeh!
Chapter 526: The Eastern Frontier Duo, Black-Haired Yecheng and Nabeh!
"Guitilika, can you tell me more about my 'friend'? Or what's his name?"
When faced with her older sister's question, Guitilika and Virelika's faces lit up with smiles, "It's Big Brother Yecheng, hehe, does Sister not remember her friend?"
"Big Brother Yecheng..."
Alshe seemed to recall hearing the name her sisters mentioned, but couldn't quite place it at the moment.
She didn't know that the person named Yecheng, who had given her sisters the Magic Crystal, had some ulterior motive.
However, it was undeniable that with the Crystal Pendant, Alshe could feel more at ease when her sisters were out working.
A responsible elder sister, Alshe also reminded her two younger sisters not to let their parents know about the Crystal Pendant.
Otherwise, given their parents' personalities, they would definitely sell the two pendants to maintain their so-called noble dignity.
Following their usual routine, three days after completing a Quest, the Four Sages gathered once more at the appointed time in the Song Apple Pavilion.
As soon as Alshe sat down, she asked Hawkland if there was any new work available.
"What's up, Alshe? Are you short on money again?"
The other members of the Four Sages were well aware of Alshe's family situation, and they treated her with the same care as they would a younger sister.
They felt both sympathy and admiration for the young Alshe, who was so strong despite her age.
"I just used the previous payment to repay our debts, so..."
After helping her family repay their debts, Alshe was indeed left with little money. If she couldn't find more work, it would be challenging for her family to even make ends meet.
"Tsk, if you ask me, you should have left home with your sister a long time ago. Those good-for-nothing parents of yours..."
"Enough, Imena. This should be Alshe's decision.
Speaking of work, I recently received a decent Quest with a generous reward, but it's not without risks."
"The Client for this Quest is a wealthy merchant whose daughter has fallen ill with a strange disease. She requires a rare Saint Potion for treatment.
The merchant has spent a considerable amount to obtain information about the Saint Potion from the famous Underground Assassination Organization, 'Egenia'. They believe it might be found in a certain ruin."
Exploring ruins was not a new task for the Four Sages, but if Hawkland expressed uncertainty, it meant the ruin they were tasked with exploring was no ordinary site.
"The Thirteen Heroes, you've heard of them, right?" Hawkland asked, his voice laced with uncertainty.
The group, including Alshe, paused for a moment before responding, "The Thirteen Heroes, a legendary team of heroes who appeared in the northwestern region of the continent 200 years ago. It is said that their members were either Heroes or close to the Hero Realm.
They left behind numerous tales, but after their battle with the Divine Dragon, they disappeared without a trace.
Are you saying, Hawkland, that the ruin you mentioned..."
"Yes, the Client's request is for us, the Four Sages, to explore the ruin and retrieve the Saint Potion.
In addition to keeping any treasures we find, the Client will pay each of us 100 gold coins as a reward. It's a significant opportunity.
The information is reliable because the Underground Assassination Organization, 'Egenia', was founded by one of the Thirteen Heroes themselves."
Despite the generous reward, this quest is extremely dangerous, after all, it involves the ruins of the 'Thirteen Heroes'.
So I was thinking, if we were to take on this quest, it would be best to find some additional help. That way, we can be more thorough and secure."
Hekelang's suggestion was met with no objections from Althea and the others. After all, when dealing with the 'Thirteen Heroes', extra caution is never excessive.
"Should we collaborate with another Worker team? But the Workers in the Empire either don't match our strength or have incompatible personalities..."
Before Roba could finish his sentence, Imina, who was always straightforward, chimed in, "Would you dare turn your back to other Workers in the Empire? When it comes to finding treasure, who knows if they'd stab you in the back? The real dangers in the ruins might not be the monsters or traps, but these people themselves."
Workers often operate in the gray areas, and many of them are driven by greed and lust.
Without the Adventurer Guild's restrictions, many Workers lack moral integrity and act with reckless abandon.
"Regarding suitable partners, I already have someone in mind, but I'm not sure about your opinions or theirs.
The black-haired duo we met a few days ago, the 'Jing Jie' pair, you should remember them, right?
You must have heard the rumors about them these past few days. I want to invite them to join us for this quest. What do you think?"
Everyone was familiar with the 'Jing Jie' duo, except for Althea, who had been staying home to care for her sister.
Roba and Imina, in particular, had heard a lot about them.
Seeing Althea's confused expression, Roba smiled and filled her in on what Night City and his companion had been up to these past few days.
"The 'Jing Jie' duo, also known as the 'Eastern Frontier Duo' due to their black hair and black eyes, arrived in the Empire just a few days ago.
In that short time, they've already completed several impressive quests.
They annihilated a notorious underground assassination organization, eliminating all fifty-plus members within half a day.
They cleared out the Triangle Poison Frogs from the Poisonous Swamp and recovered a lost family treasure.
The 'Eastern Frontier Duo' is said to have a strong sense of principle. They refuse quests involving slaughter and plunder unless the target is truly evil, and they don't take advantage of others unless the person deserves it.
Their work style is in stark contrast to most Workers, earning them the nickname 'Independent Workers'.
Personally, I admire them greatly. Their efficiency and strength have quickly made them famous in the capital in just a few days."
Although Roba was a Worker himself, he was an exception to the norm. His integrity was even more exemplary than that of a priest.
He became a Worker out of frustration with the temple's lack of support for the poor, and he used most of his earnings to help those in need.
Given his naturally kind nature, he greatly admired Night City and his companion's work ethic.
"Yes, I also want to collaborate with the 'Eastern Frontier Duo' because their approach is different from most Workers."
(End of Chapter)
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