Chapter 61: Departure
Chapter 61: Departure
"Is that the only option?"
He doesn't know why but Han Dong had a strong sense of discomfort when he saw the imprint at the end of the reward sheet and the depiction of the ghost image.
Cass explained simply.
"Well, the three-star bounty order that will be given for 'investigation' in a reward like this is currently the only one, and the rest of the bounty quests involving 'investigation' are four and five stars.
I won't lie to you; this bounty quest is actually a preparation for the [Destiny Space] in a week's time.
We need high level supplies, as well as a sum of money to purchase 'life-saving' items."
In the matter of [Destiny Space], Cass was definitely more experienced, and the statement was definitely correct, so preparations must be made.
However, Han Dong still had some concerns as he said, "Since this is the only task in the three-star bounty order that will have a 'material reward', the risk is naturally high, right?
It may even occur, similar to the last ghoul incident. When we detail the crime scene, we'll find that the mission itself is even more difficult than the bounty description."
"It's indeed possible that the risk must be taken, but even if the risk of this mission is higher, it's still not higher than [Destiny Space].
If we can't even complete the bounty mission, then the [Destiny Space] will be too troublesome in a week's time.
Friend Andeva, you're currently only a two-star trainee knight, if you don't want to get involved, I won't force you. After all, you should be the top student in the Mystic Department.
It's only wise to develop safely in the early stages."
Sophia, who was on the side, also chimed in at this point.
"Anyway, we're one summoner short of a summoner on our team, and I have a three-star [Control] trainee knight in my circle of friends. If you leave, I'll just have her fill in for you."
Han Dong wasn't affected by anyone's words, but simply stared at this bounty in his mind as he thought silently.
The strength of Team Cass should be in the upper reaches of the three-star trainee knight team, And Cass's character is already known, A righteous person like this should be rare in this world environment.
If I could join their ranks, it would be of great help to my future development.
It's just that this bounty mission.
Neither rejecting nor affirming, but saying.
"If you take the bounty, when do you leave?"
Cass seems to have drawn up a preliminary plan of action, "Residents in the vicinity have uniformly claimed that the apparitions occur at night and are mostly in the early morning stages.
We'll head over there now and try to get a detailed investigation of the building in question before nightfall, and then determine the details of our next move."
"Okay, I'm in."
It was best to be able to investigate ahead of time, never wait until night to act, there wasn't even a chance to escape if things get abnormal.
"Let's go."
The way to get to the [London Street] was not by a steam carriage, but a steam train.
Also, it should be noted that the London Street that the mission was referring to was not in the commoner's area, but was located on the second level of the Holy City.
It is mainly inhabited by middle-class families, or knight families (where at least one member of the main family is a trainee knight).
Open and clean streets.
Unique single-story buildings.
Steam wagons are everywhere.
Residents walking the streets often wore high- and middle-class clothing and jewelry, particularly on women.
Lace skirt supports, elaborate waistbands, and women's hats adorned with brightly colored feathers.
As for the men, most wore bowler hats, shirts and dark coats, and sported their trademark mustaches.
As for the London streets, they were among the largest streets in the second level of the Holy City's residential area.
Most of the human survivors in the holy city are from all over Europe.
People named the streets in the Holy City after important cities in their homeland in honor of their country, and kept the architectural style, [London Street] is one of the examples.
Most of the survivors from Great Britain lived in the streets of London.
Dividing the streets and planning the people in this way invariably saved the Population Resources Administration a lot of work.
The second level of the Holy City was still vast, and a railway system was built out to facilitate the movement of the residents, using efficient steam trains for passenger and commercial transportation.
Why the word 'efficient' was added.
It's because the trains here can reach a maximum speed of 230km/h.
Not only did the scientists optimize the efficiency of the internal combustion engine, but they also used a formation to improve the conversion efficiency of the boiler and steam engine, allowing this old train, which should have been eliminated, to actually approach the world's 'high speed railway' from Han Dong's time.
Even so, it would take more than two hours to travel from the school to the streets of London.
Furthermore, the 'High Speed Rail' was completely free for trainee knights, and they could ride as they pleased by simply showing their knight credentials.
Due to Cass' special status, he also applied for a four-person compartment with lockable doors, ensuring that the four could not be overheard by other passengers.
As soon as the train started, Han Dong made an excuse to separate from the three.
"I'm going to go to the bathroom."
"Hmm."
Go to the bathroom and lock it.
Han Dong did this so as not to reveal himself as a freshman.
In the ensuing discussion, it was bound to be a talk about ghosts, as well as the mystical mark, as a mysticism apprentice, Han Dong, had to have at least some insight at this conversation.
Otherwise, his identity would definitely be suspected, especially by Sophia who was somewhat prejudiced against Han Dong.
In the bathroom.
After using a special series of numbers through a wind-up device on the wrist.
When it was connected, a familiar female voice from the vibrating port of the brass piece was Han Dong's first mentor, Pasha.
"What is it? Didn't you take the day off to go back to rest?"
"Taking today off to go on a bounty mission with a group of friends?"
"You're a fresh-faced, unkempt kid and you want to go on a bounty mission? How many stars?"
"Three stars, it involves 'ghosts', I wonder if you have any information about 'ghosts' Miss Pasha? Can you fax it to me?"
After Han Dong said these words.
The other end of the phone suddenly became silent.
After about five seconds of waiting, a deep voice came out, "Three-star reward- [Ghosts on the Streets of London], unspecified category mission, Nicholas, if you don't want to die! Now get back here right now!"
"Erm, I'm already on the train. Could I trouble Miss Pasha to fax me a detailed 'ghost' intelligence?"
"Really?"
"Well, if it's really dangerous, I'll voluntarily give up.
This team is good, and if I can join them, my chances of surviving the [Destiny Space] in a week's time will increase dramatically."
After a brief sinking.
"Wait five minutes! I'll pass on the documents related to Ghost and some articles about the 'evil spell'. Don't die, or I'll have a hard time answering to Mr. Black and White."