Published at 12th of April 2020 05:25:07 AM
Chapter 972: 972
Chapter 972: The White Rajah 2
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
In the secret chamber, Hert the Ursus King glanced at Merlin . For some reason, Merlin had always felt that his glance seemed to hold other meanings .
“Deputy Team Leader Leon, I believe Iza has briefly explained to you the mission this time?”
Hert asked calmly .
“She has but there are still many areas I’m unclear about . For instance, what is it about the White Rajah that leaves us no choice but to kill him?”
Merlin questioned . He believed that even if he did not ask, Hert would tell him anyway .
“It’s simple . The White Rajah has taken something he shouldn’t have . He has killed a descendant of the royal family who possessed a key that was cast in gold . It’s very eye-catching . You just have to retrieve that key from the White Rajah . You can pick four team members – how’s that?”
“Key?”
Merlin saw that Hert was unwilling to explain further . This was linked to the royal family’s secrets .
There were many descendants of the royal family but the important ones were all in Holy Dragon City . The descendant killed by the White Rajah was someone the royal family did not care much about but he had possessed something important . There was something fishy about the key’s origins but it was vital to the royal family, so they hatched this assassination plot .
“No problem, Team Leader . ”
Merlin agreed breezily . This mission was not something he could easily turn down . Moreover, five hundred contribution points was not a small amount . If he was cautious, he should be able to kill the White Rajah .
“If and I’m saying if, Doomsday is alerted, then destroy the gold key . Don’t let it fall into Doomsday’s hands, got it? Otherwise, not just you but even I’ll be punished!”
Hert’s tone was very solemn . His voice revealed a trace of fear toward the royal family’s punishment . The royal family was not as simple as they appeared . Otherwise, why would such a powerful existence, a lofty mid-tier almighty beast shifter like Hert be afraid of the royal family’s punishment?
“I can pick any member from the Combat Team?”
Merlin posed another question .
“That’s right, you may pick four members . ”
Merlin nodded . “When do we leave?”
“As soon as possible . ”
Following that, Merlin left the secret chamber . Outside, Iza wore an anticipated look .
“How was it? Is the Team Leader letting you pick your members? If so, you must take me along . Three hundred contribution points – who knows how long it’ll take to earn that . ”
It looked like Iza would treasure the three hundred contribution points . Not just Iza but also the other members of the Combat Team would value three hundred contribution points . In ordinary missions, even dangerous ones, at best there would be a few dozen contribution points . Those with more than a hundred contribution points were rare, let alone three hundred contribution points at once .
Merlin looked at Iza . He knew Iza’s ability was to recover quickly . Even he would have to first locate her weakness to kill her . Otherwise, Iza would recover swiftly as she had a robust life force . A member with such an ability would be advantageous as well, acting as a human shield at critical moments .
“Alright, you’re one . I’m not familiar with the Combat Team . This time, the Team Leader only allowed me to bring four members . Who do you think I should pick?”
In the Combat Team, Merlin seemed only more familiar with Iza . He did not know who to choose at all . If he were to get to know them one by one, it would be too troublesome and waste too much time .
“Haha, Deputy Team Leader, leave this to me . If you trust me, I’ll surely satisfy your requirements . ”
Iza thumped her chest as she spoke . Although she was small in stature, she had a ravishing figure . The two mounds before her chest were ridiculously magnificent in particular .
As if she had noticed Merlin’s gaze, Iza purposefully puffed up her chest, looking self-satisfied .
Merlin simply shook his head, then said, “You’d better bring me along to pick them . This way, I can learn about the Combat Team as well . ”
Merlin expressed great interest in the Combat Team . After all, he was entrusted by the Princess Royal with the heavy task of establishing a faction within Phantom . If he was gone all day and was cut off from the rest of the Combat Team, how would he do that?
This mission was an opportunity . If they succeeded, the bonds forged under the trials and tribulations between life and death would be more reliable than any relationship . They could become his first batch of reliable subordinates, forming a part of the faction .
This was one of the most significant reasons Merlin did not hesitate in agreeing to accept this mission from Hert .
“Heh heh, that’s good as well . Deputy Team Leader, we’ll go and look for the first member then . We can miss out on anyone but not her . ”
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“Oh? Who could be so important?”
Merlin became more interested . In the Combat Team, other than him and Hert, no one was a full-shifter . Iza said that this person was indispensable – this was rare indeed .
“Deputy Team Leader, you’ll know when we’re there . ”
With a mysterious look, Iza turned to leave . Merlin could only follow behind her helplessly .
They passed through layers of dusky corridors . Phantom Headquarters was immense . The underground passages were like a dense spider web . Not even Merlin could figure out how many passages there were, let alone an outsider .
After walking for around seven minutes, the path ahead began to widen . There emerged an underground pool from which bubbling water spilled out . It was somewhat surprising that Phantom Headquarters would have such a place .
“What kind of person lives here? It’s rather elegant . ”
Merlin mumbled softly .
As soon as they passed a wooden bridge, they heard a voice from the cabin . “That’s Iza, right? Oh, and the new Deputy Team Leader, Sir Leon . Please come in . ”
“Huh? They know who we are at such a great distance?”
Merlin was rather astonished . This voice from a cabin was far ahead, which meant the other party had noticed Iza and Merlin from such a distance .
If Merlin had Mind Power, this bit of distance was nothing special but he knew that this world had no Mind Power . Everything was based on one’s acute senses .
If this was a sensory power, the owner of the cabin had terrifying perceptivity .
“Deputy Team Leader, don’t be so surprised . This is Sister Shiya’s unique skill . ”
Iza led Merlin directly into the cabin in front .
In the cabin, there was a fragrance that rejuvenated one’s spirits . Nonetheless, Merlin instantly noticed the woman in the room . She wore a veil and was dressed in black mesh, projecting a dreamy beauty .
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“Sister Shiya, this time, Deputy Team Leader and I have come to invite you to join a mission where you can earn three hundred contribution points . ”
“Three hundred contribution points? Who is the target this time?”
Shiya’s voice sounded very calm .
“The White Rajah!”
“Doomsday’s subordinate . It’s not surprising that they offered so many contribution points . Still, the White Rajah isn’t difficult to kill . Alright, I’ll join this mission!”
Three hundred contribution points were something this woman called Shiya could not refuse .
Still, Merlin frowned and stared at Shiya . He did not discern anything special about her . Why would Iza revere her so much?
“Hehe, Deputy Team Leader, Sister Shiya’s almighty beast bloodline is the rarely seen Wisteria Beast! Therefore, Sister Shiya’s perceptivity is astounding . She can foresee danger . Even with just this ability, would you still think that she’s not suitable?”
“Wisteria Beast?”
Merlin was somewhat taken aback . This was a rare almighty beast bloodline of the legends . It had such a strange name because the Wisteria Beast had no fighting abilities yet it could control plants, using them as its eyes and ears to foresee danger and gather information . The Wisteria Beast was very suitable .
With Shiya joining, the risks of this mission were greatly reduced .
“That’s right . Welcome to the team!”
Merlin’s mouth stretched into a smirk . Next, they had to look for two more members . At this point, Shiya suggested, “For the remaining two, go for Monty and Cerberus . ”
Iza knitted her brow . “Cerberus? Sister Shiya, I loathe that guy . Cerberus is too treacherous . Sometimes, he even sold out his teammates . A person like that as our teammate? I won’t dare turn my back on him . ”
“Cerberus’ tracking abilities are topnotch . With him, it doesn’t matter where the White Rajah flees to . As for his treachery, with the honorable Deputy Team Leader around, I believe he won’t dare to misbehave . Isn’t that right, Deputy Team Leader?”
Shiya wore a black veil, so her appearance was unknown but in Merlin’s impression, she must be gorgeous .
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“I’ll deal with Cerberus . As for Monty, is he the big fella with incredible strength?”
“Haha, that’s right . Monty has the White Rajah bloodline too, so he understands the White Rajah’s weakness . ”
Merlin nodded . All four of them were very unique . This time, the four he had picked to form the team were an elite squad that was very valiant .
A squad like this was not common in the Combat Team unless there were many contribution points like this time . Otherwise, the four of them would not form a team so easily .
“Alright . Let’s look for Monty and Cerberus then . ”
Merlin was about to leave when he turned around abruptly, staring at Shiya with shining eyes . “Miss Shiya, I’m very curious about the face you hide behind the veil . I wonder if you can satisfy my curiosity?”
Shiya was silent for a moment . “You’re the Deputy Team Leader . In the Combat Team, the words of the stronger member are a command . Still, I think you’ll be disappointed . ”
With that, Shiya lifted her veil . Instantly, Merlin’s eyes trembled as his pupils shrank . He, who was so worldly, could not help but draw in a breath .
This was not because she was too beautiful but because she was too ugly . That face crisscrossed with lines was like old tree bark, one which had been scarred viciously and repeatedly by someone .
If an ordinary person saw this face, they would truly have nightmares .
“I’m sorry . ”
Merlin apologized softly and did not turn back, leading them two swiftly toward Monty’s residence . He did not know why a woman like Shiya who had such a svelte figure would grow such an ugly face but he did not incline to inquire further .
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