"Let's get back to the topic of the genius mage. Her name was Kolin, a renowned genius mage from over a hundred years ago on the continent of Allen, especially adept at defensive magic arrays. While she was alive, there were many rumors that she was researching a lost ancient defensive magic array that was extremely powerful. Before these rumors could be verified, news spread that Kolin had sold all her valuable possessions to acquire a large number of super-grade magic crystals. While many were still puzzled by this news, Kolin mysteriously vanished, and no further information about her appeared on the continent of Allen.
Decades later, when the Assassin Guild established itself in Black Mist City, we unexpectedly discovered the peculiarities of the three rooms in the basement of this ancient castle. Comparing it with historical records from over a hundred years ago, it was extremely similar to the defensive magic array Kolin was researching. In the hall of the storage room, we also found a hidden device that could activate a teleportation portal. After restoration and research, we discovered that activating this portal required a very specific type of dark energy.
Initially, we were always searching for items with dark energy to see if they could open the portal, but none of our experiments worked. Until one day, in an inconspicuous part of the castle, I found a page of notes left by Kolin. The notes detailed the method to activate the portal. According to Kolin, she sealed the basement containing the defensive magic array completely. To activate the portal, she used her body as a medium, utilizing the dark fog weather to imbue herself with dark energy.
We studied for many years but ultimately failed to find a way to imbue a person with the dark energy contained in the dark fog. We had to set this aside for the time being. Yet, Kolin alone figured out this method—she was indeed a true genius!" Lady Hassan praised once again.
Hearing this, Xiao Hua understood. The reason he could activate the teleportation portal was likely because the Dark Flower had absorbed the dark energy from the dark fog that night. Although the energy seemed to disappear after dawn, it had not completely vanished and was released during his demonic transformation, coincidentally activating the portal.
"But a year ago, both our Free Faction and the Light Faction received news that the hidden forces of the Dark Faction were stirring again and preparing to launch another attack on Allen. Naturally, the major guilds of the Light Faction on the continent of Allen would not stand idly by watching human cities fall. They devised various strategies. After nearly a year of investigation, the Light Faction learned the whereabouts of the Dark Faction's leader, Ogarla. If he could be eliminated, the Dark Faction would crumble!"
Lady Hassan continued.
Dark, Free, and Light factions? It sounded like a main quest!
Main quest! Xiao Hua was excited!
"According to our intelligence, the Light Faction has prepared a mission to gather forces to besiege Ogarla. Eliminating Ogarla would not only halt the expansion of the Dark Faction but also bring unparalleled honor. Any guild that accomplishes this would surely grow rapidly!
Our Assassin Guild is different from the major guilds on the continent of Allen. We lack real professions and are more like part-timers. If Ogarla is killed by someone from our Assassin Guild, we could become the seventh major guild on the continent of Allen! However, we lack the manpower and resources compared to the major guilds. To kill Ogarla, we need a clever approach.
After much effort, we recently acquired a box called 'Praise of Holy Light.' This box contains a massive amount of holy energy. If Ogarla's health falls below ten percent, opening this box within one meter of him will instantly kill him!
However, the holy energy within the box is too powerful. An ordinary person carrying it would be detected by Ogarla before getting close. To use this method, we need someone with dark energy to mask the holy energy within the box. Coincidentally, the teleportation portal in the storage room of this castle requires someone with special dark energy to activate it. Thus, we decided to search for a suitable candidate. After a long search, you appeared."
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Lady Hassan said with a smile.
"If I can, please let me take on this mission!" Xiao Hua understood that he was about to embark on a main quest. Although not from one of the six major guilds of the Light Faction, a main quest would undoubtedly offer generous rewards!
"It's wonderful that you're willing to accept this task," Lady Hassan said with satisfaction.
"May I ask what the reward for this mission is? Could you perhaps give me part of the reward in advance? My strength is quite average, and my health is fragile. Without some good equipment, even if Ogarla doesn't detect me, I might not survive the chaos. If I die, all efforts would be wasted," Xiao Hua said, feigning difficulty.
"We considered this issue initially. If you accept the mission, we can indeed provide part of the reward in advance," Lady Hassan surprisingly agreed.
"I accept!" With such terms, Xiao Hua had no hesitation.
"Very well. Here is the mission content, the 'Praise of Holy Light,' and the equipment prepared for you. It should greatly increase your chances of survival in critical moments!" Lady Hassan nodded in satisfaction and handed over two items.
System Notification: You accepted the main quest of the Free Faction "Eliminate Ogarla"!
Eliminate Ogarla: Infiltrate the Light Faction's team. Once Ogarla's health drops below ten percent, use the 'Praise of Holy Light' to eliminate him. Upon completing the mission, you will receive a generous reward!
System Notification: You obtained the item "Praise of Holy Light"!
Praise of Holy Light: A miraculous box containing terrifying holy power, the absolute nemesis of dark energy beings!
System Notification: You obtained the item "Shadow Shoes"!
Shadow Shoes (Sub-Artifact) (Quest Item): These shoes allow the wearer to move like a traveler in the shadows, making them hard to spot, and possess powerful defensive capabilities. Only rogues and assassins can fully utilize the rare qualities of these shoes!
Attributes: Physical Defense +120, Magic Defense +150!
Constitution +50
Strength +35
Agility +60
Additional Skills: Shadow Walker, Phantom Image!
Shadow Walker (Passive): While in stealth, there is a 33% chance to evade detection by skills like True Sight or Eagle Eye!
Phantom Image: Using this skill enters Phantom Image state. The next attack will create three phantoms, one of which is marked. The player randomly appears in one of the phantoms. If the player appears in the marked phantom, the attack is nullified! Phantom Image lasts for 3 minutes and disappears after one use. Skill cooldown is 5 minutes!
Seeing the attributes of the Shadow Shoes, Xiao Hua was amazed! The main quest's reward was a pair of sub-artifact shoes! And the attributes of these shoes were outrageously powerful!
Without hesitation, Xiao Hua put on the Shadow Shoes!
"Are you satisfied with this reward?" Lady Hassan asked with a smile.
"Satisfied! Absolutely satisfied!" Looking at the significant boost in attributes, Xiao Hua answered with a big grin.
"For the development of the Assassin Guild, we've taken out our most valuable assets. If you want to keep these shoes, you must complete the mission. Should you fail or if Ogarla is eliminated by others, we will reclaim the shoes immediately!" Lady Hassan warned, fearing Xiao Hua might slack off.
"Of course! For these shoes, I'll do my utmost to complete the mission!" Xiao Hua declared earnestly. He was sincere—anyone who tried to stop him would face his wrath!
"That's good. We can't predict when other guilds will act. Their missions should be issued soon, but when they will act is unclear. So, you need to be cautious and gather information. Don't let them complete the mission while you remain unaware."
"I understand, but I have a question. If I get the information but still have PK points, how can I leave Black Mist City and enter other cities to join the Light Faction's team?"
"That's simple. When you receive the Assassin Badge from Lina, it will have the ability to temporarily hide you from city guards. However, to better support your mission, we've prepared another item for you, which Lina will give you. Use it carefully, as it can only be used once!" Lady Hassan had anticipated this issue and responded promptly.
"One last question. Does the mission have experience rewards? Could you give me the experience rewards in advance? I have some good equipment that I can't wear, and if I could wear it, my chances of completing the mission would greatly improve!"
Xiao Hua tempted, as leveling up was too difficult. If he could get the experience rewards upfront and equip the gear, it would be fantastic and increase his chances of success!