[Mission objective: Eliminate the stalker (1/1)! ]
[C-rank mission : A malicious stalker! Completed!]
[Obtain mission rewards: 8,000 experience points, 10 gold pounds, and Morley's favorability (agree to your recruitment and join the circus). ]
Chen Lun didn't pay much attention to the task prompt box that popped up.
He transformed Black Hat into a baby hippopotamus and sat on its back. While waiting for the corpse on the ground to transform into a strange creature, he looked at the spoils in his hand.
[C-level weirdness - People in the mirror]
Item description: An item that contains the power of the stars. It looks like a round makeup mirror with silver vine patterns on the handle and outer ring.
It is suspected to come from a lady who loves beauty. Whenever she puts on makeup, she misses her loved one.
Where are you? Looking at the stars? Ah, I am thinking of you...
Item Effect: Able to observe a target in real time, with the image and sound fed back through the mirror. Warning: Only one person is allowed, and the distance between the holder and the observed target must not exceed 500 meters.
Item cost: If you observe the target for more than ten minutes, you will fall in love with the target involuntarily. The only way to remove it is to kill the target. Each time you use it, you need to put on makeup in front of a mirror within 24 hours.
'It's very useful, and it's a top-grade reconnaissance item... but the price is a bit unusual. However, as long as you don't use it for more than ten minutes, it's not a big problem.'
Chen Lun put away the mirror and picked up the pupa-shaped ornament.
[Token - Red Pupa]
Item description: It looks like a red insect pupa ornament, made of some kind of gel, with a hard and textured surface. The paint used is of relatively low quality, and the overall workmanship is somewhat rough.
This token is the identity certificate of ordinary members of the esoteric cult "Chrysalis of the End".
Chen Lun played with the red pupa ornament, and after a little thought, he flipped through the two secret letters.
The first letter was from the contact person of "The Chrysalis of the End", and the content stated that all kinds of mysterious substances were urgently needed, as well as "Sunset Chrysanthemum Dew", an important material for arranging prayer ceremonies.
Members are called upon to hand in a certain amount of mission items. Those who perform well will be rewarded. Those who do not contribute enough will be expelled from the organization and their tokens will be taken back.
'This also explains why this guy targeted Morey... As expected, he still couldn't escape the hunting of the extraordinary people.'
Chen Lun shook his head and sighed.
"And this organization is also collecting sunset chrysanthemum dew, is it a coincidence?"
The second letter was an unsigned reply with extremely respectful words. The other party said that he had collected enough "Sunset Chrysanthemum Dew" and hoped that we could keep our promise and help him cure his granddaughter's illness.
Finally, I will wait at the agreed location today and hope you will arrive on time.
Chen Lun's expression was very strange.
Looking at the letter, he quickly thought of the old man in the secret meeting place, Maledice.
He could be sure it was the other person without even having to do divination to confirm.
[Trigger D-level mission: Deception and truth! ]
Mission description: Go to the agreed location and tell the other party the truth. All this is just a scam set up by the members of the Chrysalis of the End in order to complete the organization's mission.
Just to make the deceived people willingly spend their energy and wealth to collect enough sunset chrysanthemum dew.
Of course, if you use the Sunset Chrysanthemum Dew in a prayer ceremony and pray to the god worshipped by the Chrysalis of the End, there might be a chance that your wish will come true.
Mission Reward: 5000 experience points, 2 gold pounds, and monetary reward for the victim (20 to 100 gold pounds).
“So that’s how it is…”
Chen Lun chuckled secretly.
'But I refuse.'
He directly cancelled the task panel and gave up the task.
Not to mention the reward for this task, given the old man's stubborn character, I'm afraid he won't necessarily believe my one-sided words.
Chen Lun planned to try another way to meet Maledice.
"The sunset chrysanthemum dew that the old man collected cannot be wasted. Instead of giving it to the liar, why not give it to me... maybe I will be kind enough to help your granddaughter, hehe."
He made up his mind.
He lowered his head and glanced at the body at his feet.
After the spirituality was separated out, the corpse gradually dissipated and condensed into a strange creature.
"Huh?"
Chen Lun looked at the strange creature on the ground in confusion and made a surprised sound.
The strange creature on the ground was actually a living creature!
It was a hedgehog the size of a fist, looking around cautiously, its nose twitching.
Chen Lun picked it up, and it immediately shrank into a thorny ball.
[D-level weird creature - Cautious Gardener]
Item description: A living creature with the power of flesh and blood, it looks like a hedgehog and is cautious and timid.
Suspected to have originated from a cautious but unfortunate person.
Being overly cautious is no match for unexpected disasters.
Item Effect: Able to automatically detect pests, poisons, and contaminated food within a radius of 100 meters, and go to consume them on its own to prevent any problems.
Item cost: It will hide at regular intervals, and the user needs to find it personally. If it is not found within 48 hours, it will escape.
"It's a rare animal-shaped monster... Although it's not very useful, it's quite interesting."
Chen Lun played with the "hedgehog" in his hand.
Although he possesses animal language that is beyond his level, he cannot communicate with it because the [Careful Gardener] only looks like a hedgehog, but is not a real hedgehog.
It actually has no intelligence.
Only monsters that reach level A or above have the ability to communicate with humans.
"Put it in the manor and let it become the team's mascot together with Bibu... maybe it's a good choice."
Chen Lun thought about it and put it into the Blood Poetry Ring.
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Chen Lun returned to the hotel.
When Morey saw him, his face was overjoyed, and he immediately asked nervously:
"Mr. Jack, what is going on...?"
"I have already dealt with the person."
Chen Lun walked to the table and poured himself a glass of water.
He looked at Morey, then released [Careful Gardener] and placed it on the table.
"This is what's left after that guy died."
"ah?"
Morey was shocked and speechless as he looked at the hedgehog on the table.
Although he had been in the mysterious field for many years, he was only at the bottom level with limited knowledge and had never heard of any strange creatures in living form.
For a moment, he even thought that Mr. Jack had found a random hedgehog to trick him.
Until the little hedgehog on the table stood up on its two legs, raised its nose and sniffed the air. Then, its eyes glowed red, it flew in a fast straight line, flew to the bed, and swallowed a big cockroach in one gulp.
Then he ran back in a flash.
It was so fast just now that Morey only saw an afterimage.
"Mr. Jack...I believe you."
He swallowed.
[Morey's favorability towards you has increased, currently at friendly! ]
The favorability reward was belatedly paid out, and Chen Lun nodded secretly.
"Since Mr. Jack has helped me eliminate the danger, I will fulfill my promise and join your team."
Morey touched his chest and bowed deeply.
In fact, over the years, he has been struggling in the mysterious field and has deeply understood the difficulty of fighting alone. He has also been looking for an opportunity to join an extraordinary force as a backer.
But I never found a way.
He also considered it a lucky thing to meet Chen Lun this time.
boom!
Chen Lun snapped his fingers, and the flames evolved into a contract text in mid-air.
"Sign it, and you'll be part of the circus."
He looked at Morey quietly.
The latter took a deep breath, endured the high temperature of the extraordinary flame, and nervously entered his name.
bite!
The sound of clinking glasses could be heard from afar.
"I bear witness."
The chuckle of Conrad, the King of Slaughter, was heard again.
Chen Lun waved his hand and the flames dissipated.
He also smiled, never being too harsh on his own people.
"Welcome to join us, Morey. I believe you will like this big family."
Chen Lun handed the other party some money, about dozens of gold pounds, as well as the circus's unique token, a silver snake ring.
"The money is your salary in advance, and the ring is a token of your love.
You now set off to Jack Manor in the inner city of Amber City. Show the token and someone will receive you and tell you relevant matters.
As for the extraordinary knowledge I promised you, I will fulfill it to you after I return."
"Yes, Mr. Jack, I understand."
Morey took the things and said respectfully.
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Chen Lun said goodbye to Morey and calculated the current time.
"Well, there's still more than half an hour before the meeting with Maledice... But even if I'm late, the old gentleman probably won't mind."
He chuckled.
Chen Lun was walking on the road, and his appearance had changed drastically.
After putting on the [Star Mist Pot], he changed his appearance and body shape, turning himself into the look of the tracker he had killed before.
He took some time and arrived at a high-end hotel.
After entering the lobby, he told the receptionist the name "Malediz". She immediately understood, nodded respectfully, and took him to the second floor.
“It’s him…”
Chen Lun remained calm on the surface.
I followed the waitress all the way to the second floor and stopped at the door of a private room.
Knock knock...
"Come in."
An old man's voice came from inside.
The waitress pushed the door open, made a gesture of invitation, and then turned and left.
Chen Lun walked into the private room and saw Maledice sitting at the dining table, with Pompey and Sibert beside him.
But their eyes were slightly scrutinizing, probably because they were suspicious of Mr. Maledice's so-called distinguished guest.
"Mr. Messenger, please take a seat."
Maledice stood up and gestured respectfully.
Chen Lun nodded and sat down expressionlessly.
In his heart, he found this scene interesting. Previously, he ignored him, but was very respectful to this fraudulent messenger.
"As you said before, as long as I collect enough sunset chrysanthemum dew, I can arrange a prayer ceremony and pray for a miracle to come and heal my granddaughter... Now, I have done my best and have gathered enough materials."
Maledice signaled with his eyes, and Pompey placed a small box on the table.
After opening it, six or seven glass bottles the size of a little finger were revealed, filled with transparent liquid.
"Very good, Mr. Maledice."
Chen Lun tried his best to play the role of a liar, and a stiff smile appeared on his expressionless face.
He reached out and took the suitcase, pretending to examine it carefully, saying:
"Please rest assured. The organization happens to need a large amount of sunset chrysanthemum dew. We will take half of it as payment, and the rest will be enough to arrange a ceremony for you."
Hearing Chen Lun say this, Malediz was not angry, but instead showed a look of joy.
"Then I'll leave it to you, Mr. Messenger."
Chen Lun smiled secretly in his heart and nodded in agreement on the surface.
"With this, the materials needed for Floy's promotion ceremony have finally been gathered..."