A week after meeting Ludwig Reagan.
Yi Chen woke up in the student dormitory at Offalostik College and prepared to go to Zed's Paradise for today's physical training.
Ring!
The dormitory phone rang, a rare occurrence.
The call was made from outside the school, and as soon as the call was picked up, a greeting full of murderous intent came out of the receiver.
"Hello! Good morning, Mr. William. Do you remember me?"
"Jin, aren't we doing the school test recently? I also have a lot of things to do. Teacher Zed is also forcing me to train every day. I don't have time to leave school at all."
"The instructor wants to talk to us about something. I'll give you ten minutes."
"Okay, wait..."
Before he could finish, the other end hung up the phone.
Yi Chen was not panicked at all. He went to the bathroom to take a quick cold shower, then touched the gentleman's suit on the hanger with his wet fingers.
The induction between skin and skin allows the garment to move on its own, fitting the skin and being put on by itself, fastening every button and smoothing out every wrinkle.
Grab your suitcase and set off on the campus train.
As soon as I stepped into the orchard of Gethsemane, a dangerous aura came from beside me.
Yi Chen immediately supported himself on the ground with one palm and did a concise and super-fast side roll... Unfortunately, when he stood up, his shoulder was still grabbed.
Just now, when I turned my head, a colorful mask was stuck on me.
The familiar dangerous aura stimulated the shaking of the plants in Yi Chen's body and the squirming of his clothes.
"Jin! Long time no see."
"Oh~ Your reaction has become faster. It seems that you are really busy every day. I will reluctantly forgive you."
Yi Chen also noticed the changes in Jin. She seemed to be faster than before, and Xiao Pei standing on her shoulder also became more stable.
When seeing Yi Chen, Xiao Pei slightly opened his chicken wings like a gentleman, and bent his chicken neck 45 degrees to bow.
However, what Yi Chen cared about most was the sword on Jin's back.
The raw material of this sword was once a scene from the old world, and it was only one step away from being open source. "Deformed Holy Embryo-Marcos", combined with the appropriate materials selected from the organization's treasury,
Finally, it was made by the blacksmith in Gethsemane who was responsible for forging the executioner's weapons.
The hilt looks ordinary, wrapped with leather bandages to increase friction.
The scabbard is dark red with flesh-colored cloud-like patterns.
The true appearance and effect of the sword are unknown.
Through the scabbard, Yi Chen could smell the familiar breath of new life deep in the church.
"This sword may have inherited the super regeneration power of Marcos. In Jin's hands, it will surely reach its maximum potential... In this way, we will have enough confidence even if we go deep into the gray area."
"Jin, how do you use your new weapons?"
"Why, do you want to give it a try? How about I apply for an arena so we can have a fight?"
"Let's go see what Instructor Bailey wants to talk to us about..."
Yi Chen was still very afraid of competing with Jin. Winning or losing didn’t matter, the main thing was that Jin would not hold back on his strength of attack, which might even put his life in danger.
Speaking of the instructor, Jin was also full of excitement, "If nothing unexpected happens, it should be 'that thing'. I am really looking forward to it. I wonder how the instructor will arrange it."
"Let's go."
Inside the office where the finger collection is piled up.
Instructor Bailey changed into a white shirt and leather vest, still wearing only black socks.
This time, she was not admiring and tidying up her favorite fingers, but was carefully examining a new document issued by the organization. The event information recorded on it was very suitable for Yi Chen and Jin.
"You should know why I came to you this time, right
Jin reached the "human limit" a long time ago, and as for William, you are almost there too, right? Ever since you came back from Jose Valley, I have been looking for a relic event that can match the two of you.
I finally received an expedited document last night, and judging by its content it is suitable for your first long journey.
Not long ago,
A team was conducting an investigation in a thin natural gray area. During the investigation, they unexpectedly discovered that the gray area had a tendency to become thicker, and a small part of the area had reached the middling level.
And discovered new channels that had never been recorded or explored.
The organization has immediately dispatched a "Tunnel-Watcher" to the location of the tunnel, and has now confirmed the tunnel's connectivity, specifications, and ratings.
The organization will arrange three qualified teams to go together and search for relics of the old world through the new channel.
However, this relic event has several hard conditions.
1. The team size must be three people, which is related to the rules of this gray area.
2. The perception of all team members must not be lower than 3, and at least one person must be able to pass the basic test of "Old Living Writing".
Also,
The so-called new channel means that it has never been explored by anyone and is full of unknowns. You may obtain rare relics, or you may find nothing in the end and instead be infected with a disease.
Of course, the freshman channel is very popular, and many teams may sign up by then.
Interested
"Of course I'm interested. I can't wait to go to the Gray Domain and try out my weapon." Jin accepts everyone who comes to her. She is full of energy as long as there is a mission, and she completely believes in the instructor's vision.
Yi Chen's attitude was different. This kind of event that required touching the real gray area and connecting to the channel of the old world was the first time for him and Jin to touch upon it. There were some things that he had to ask clearly:
"I have a few questions."
"Ask."
"In a gray area that is unknown and full of pathological risks, why would the organization deliberately arrange three teams to form a competitive relationship?"
"Competition is ingrained in human nature. The stimulation of competition can greatly increase your chances of survival. As long as you can get a gentleman who breaks through his limits, the sacrifice is worth it.
And with enough people, there is a greater chance of finding the relics.
After all, every time a channel is entered, the chance of being discovered increases, and the probability of a new channel being discovered is the lowest, so the organization will not waste such an opportunity.
Any other questions
"If Jin and I decide to sign up, we'll need three people... Does Instructor Bailey have any arrangements?"
"The gentlemen of your class in Gethsemane are generally unwilling to team up with Jin, so you need to find this 'third person' on your own.
You still have 18 hours to decide on the candidates, and then I will submit your team list under the name of Gethsemane.
If there are not many teams that sign up, we will arrange for your departure in the near future and provide you with more detailed event information.”
"Okay, we will confirm the third person as soon as possible."
Although Yi Chen had a blank expression on his face, he was actually quite excited. He had been accumulating knowledge for such a long time, and now it was time for him to decipher the old living text.
I have always wanted to personally experience the passage to the old world and explore the essence of the so-called old world.
A few minutes later, Yi Chen and Jin had returned to the street area.
For the third candidate, Jin first put forward her idea.
"William, the guy named Da something who beat me in strength last time should be able to do it, right? To have that level of strength, his physical strength must be very high."
"Duckberg? He's already reached his physical size, and is on his way to 7. But he may not come with us, after all, he and Edmund are on the same team.
I have already left them. If they poach Duckberg, they will be the real villains. "
"Why do you have to think about these things? Just ask him directly. If he is willing to come, then he can come~"
"I'll go back and ask Professor Chamberson. With his connections, he may be able to find a suitable candidate for us. I'll also report this relic incident to him."
"What a hassle..."
"If there's really no one to choose from, I'll go ask Duckberg, okay?"
As the two were walking towards the train platform, they passed a certain street.
A familiar voice came from behind.
"William Behrens?"
I turned my head and looked in the direction of the voice. A slightly fat young man wearing glasses was standing behind me. He looked strange but also a little familiar...
"Mr. Reagan? Is that you?"
(End of this chapter)