Tranquil harbor with sparkling dark waters.

Not far away, the city of Valen is brightly lit.

Ji Xun was mixed in a group of rebels dressed in various linen robes, quietly and carefully observing everyone in his field of vision.

Anyone here can be a "mole".

He also had to find the ancestor of the toad, the man named "Goron".

There were about 200 people coming down from a few boats, and the "gas engines" were all elite.

Among them, there are many third- and fourth-order card masters.

And most of them are slave gladiators, very murderous, and they are as vigilant as cheetahs in a hunting state.

Glancing, most of them covered their faces, no one spoke, and they didn't know who was who.

Although it has been explored several times before, because none of the people who joined the rebel camp survived, there is very little information.

Ji Xun was not in a hurry, and observed carefully.

The disembarkers are still gathering.

Ji Xun observed carefully, and a thought suddenly popped up in his mind: "It's strange, since there are 'traitors' in the rebel army, they have long known about this city robbery." Why didn't the military exterminate the city of Valen before it fell? But after paying a heavy price? ”

According to the information he had received earlier, he knew that Valen had become a rebel camp, and that it had almost been destroyed.

The civilian toll of the war is high.

As soon as this doubt popped up in Ji Xun's mind, he automatically deduced a possibility: put a long line to catch a big fish.

The more than 200 people here at the dock are only the vanguard in charge of the battle, and if they can't beat it, they will evacuate immediately.

This is where the flexibility of "guerrilla tactics" comes in.

But once the grain is in hand, it will require a large number of people to carry it, and the traces of retreat cannot be concealed.

Wait for the rebel army to appear, and it will be surrounded and annihilated.

"In other words, people from the military are already around here?"

Ji Xun's eyes also showed a hint of banter when he thought about it: "It's interesting, I actually used a whole city as bait, and the commander who laid out this war was really ruthless."

From a tactical point of view, there is nothing wrong with this tactic to lure the snake out of the hole.

This will indeed wipe out the rebels.

But from a human level, what does the commander not consider about the life and death of the civilians of Valen?

This is different from Jia Yu's previous layout of the Innocence City to destroy the old believers first. At that time, the Crimson Sect had already become a climate, and it was invincible to manpower, and the mushroom head had no choice.

But the current gladiator uprising is a "slave uprising" with a huge disparity in strength.

Intelligence from the hero Toad, this uprising regardless of numbers, equipment, or any conditions. From beginning to end, the official has the absolute strength to crush the rebel army.

Even this "Battle of Valen".

But the fact is that the slave movement became more and more violent, and even swept the entire Taron dynasty.

The official reason was that the initial lack of attention was made, which led to the out-of-control number of the rebels.

Ji Xun also thought this was the case before.

Now that I think about it, can such a rebel army sacrifice the inhabitants of a city?

Countless thoughts flashed, and Ji Xun always had a feeling that this war seemed to be artificially spread.

He suddenly thought of something: "This is some kind of rule of war that the toad wants me to observe?" ”

At this time, the people in several boats came down.

Everyone was silent.

A burly man lifted his cloak, revealing his resolute bearded face and twin knives at his waist.

This is the leader of the rebel forces in the southern part of Taren, Bloodblade Battis.

A fifth-order gladiator, his strength is extremely strong.

He lowered his voice and spoke, "There are about two thousand city guards in Valen, and most of them are concentrated in the consul's mansion. So I need twenty warriors to infiltrate the city of Valen with me and open the gates. Then we'll rush through the city and grab the food."

As soon as these words came out, someone immediately raised their hands.

"I'll go!"

"Boss, count me Haines as one!"

“.”

Most of the pioneers who came this time were blood-stained warriors in the gladiatorial arena.

No one is afraid of such a dangerous task.

"Blood Blade" Battius ordered a few, and soon gathered more than a dozen people.

Ji Xun in the crowd rolled his eyes, did not evade, and stood up decisively, and said, "Leader, count me in!" I'm good at camouflage and better suited to sneak in. ”

Originally, adventurers did not have to participate in this kind of mission, after all, it was very risky.

Just wait for the NPC to open the door and follow in.

However, the purpose of Ji Xun's trip was not to leave the space alive.

He had to find the key to the slave's collar, and that "Golon".

His current identity is an outcast, and his trust with NPCs is very low, so he must get acquainted with it as soon as possible.

And Bloodblade Battiz is the leader of the rebel camp.

Don't think about it, he must be involved in the key plot.

This is also the plot character who Ji Xun feels most likely to know the slave collar key after analyzing the intelligence.

"Blood Blade" Battius glanced at Ji Xun, who seemed to be familiar with this strange warrior again, and said with relief: "Okay! You're with me! ”

Ji Xun nodded.

Enlightenment also appeared: "C-level side quest trigger: infiltrate Valen City, assassinate the gate post, and open the south gate; Upon completion, you will receive settlement evaluations and specific faction rewards depending on your level of participation."

Judging from the previous hint of enlightenment for entering the extradimensional space, the rewards will vary depending on the faction choice.

That is, the reward may be related to the rebels.

Ji Xun didn't say anything more.

However, to his slight surprise, two other people also stood up at this time: "Let's go too!" ”

It's a team space for fifty people.

Thirty-eight slaves, twelve sergeants of the Serpent Legion.

Eleven of them are in the city, and only Ji Xun is in the rebel camp.

Although the outfit is disguised with the will of space, looking at his look, Ji Xun can roughly tell which ones are "adventurers" and which are NPCs.

Others are going, but Ji Xun is not surprised.

But these two are war slaves from outside.

"It's weird"

Ji Xun's eyes shrank slightly.

Although slaves are rewarded for meritorious service, saving their lives is the first choice.

It shouldn't be so hard to explore the space plot.

Moreover, Ji Xun had observed everyone just now, and these two people obviously stood up when they saw that they were going.

So, those two know me?

Ji Xun's logical deduction ability is very strong now, and he figured out something almost instantly.

If the two really know themselves, then the only possibility is related to toads.

Hehe, it's interesting, the toad turned out to be trying to save these two people?

Ji Xun suddenly understood.

Maybe it's not just themselves, these two people are also stuffed by the toad design.

Even if the war slaves survive this time, they will die sooner or later.

And this space can be the only chance if you untie the collar.

After all, the toad's vision is very high, and it must be able to see that Ji Xun dares to agree to come in, and he must have extraordinary strength, so he stuffed two people.

Ji Xun felt that there were some things that the toad had not said before, but now when he saw these two people popping up, the plot in his mind suddenly became clear.

He thought of something else: "So, these two guys have special identities?" Or can they help crack the space? ”

Twenty men were assembled, and they took advantage of the darkness of the night to march all the way to the city.

Soon, Ji Xun knew the usefulness of those two people.

Valen City has walls more than ten meters high, but this height is not an obstacle for high-level card masters at all.

But herein lies the difficulty.

The Talon Dynasty had a high level of technology, both mechanically and super-technologically, and there were early warning triggers everywhere on the walls.

Once the police are called, the infiltration will be immediately exposed, and the gates will be locked.

All kinds of prohibitions will also be opened, and at that time, with their own people, the possibility of breaking the city will be zero.

Gladiators are basically reckless men in the melee system, and few are proficient in spell prohibition.

No one seems to have noticed anything out of the ordinary.

But at this time, a group of people had just approached a certain section of the city wall, and at this time, one of them opened his mouth to stop: "Be careful! There is a spell ban that senses heat. The angle of the formation is in the direction of nine o'clock, covering fifty meters, don't come close."

Ji Xun looked at the tall and thin boy, and recognized him as one of the two war slaves who came with him.

Elemental Pathway [Block 8 - Spellcaster].

This is a career sequence that specializes in the study of various forbidden spells.

Seeing this, Ji Xun also felt that the people who were stuffed in by the toad were really somewhat useful.

The leader, Batis, glanced at the man and agreed, "Good! ”

The group avoided the road and chose another gap in the wall, and without triggering any alarm, they had already managed to sneak into the city.

The original plan was to force the card together, kill the city guards of those squads, and then open the city gate.

At this time, Ji Xun stood up at the right time and proposed, "Chief, let me try it first." ”

Although it is known that now no matter what they do, the encirclement of the military has taken shape, the procedure still has to go away.

His move also smoothly became familiar.

The leader Batis nodded approvingly: "What's your name?" ”

"The rising sun."

Ji Xun said indifferently.

There was a lot of movement to kill a few teams of guards guarding the city.

But it couldn't have been easier to kill a guard quietly and then disguise it.

Ji Xun observed for a moment, and squatted in the corner of the wall to find a guard who was peeing wildly.

After putting it down, he changed into his outfit and swaggered to the doorman's control room.

The gates of Valen are steam mechanical gates, which cannot be forcibly destroyed by human beings.

But correspondingly, the control room is controlled, and it is difficult for people outside to open it.

This is a fourth-order space, and generally speaking, the strongest existence is the fifth-order.

But that kind of being can't come to the door.

Ji Xun infiltrated the control room in perfect disguise, quietly killed a team of guards with strong strength, and directly opened the mechanical city gate.

Inspiration instantly appeared: "Complete the mission C-level mission: Break the city. If you have a good evaluation, you will receive an additional +30% in the reward settlement."

Ji Xun also easily destroyed the control system, so that the city gate could not be closed completely.

This also stunned Battius and his party outside.

They never imagined that it would be so easy to break through the city defenses.

I thought there would be a fierce fight.

As soon as the door opened, more than 200 gladiators hidden in the wilderness poured into the city and rushed straight to the consul's mansion with lightning speed.

Although the city guards of Valen were ten times numbered, they were slaughtered by the gladiators before they could be assembled.

The saddest thing is that the centurion Billy and his group of centurions who chose the city defense army before.

As soon as they entered the space, before they could trigger some story missions, the city burst into flames.

"Not good, Master Billy, the rebels are in the city!"

"Damn it! How did those rebels come so quickly? Didn't the intelligence say that they would fight fiercely at the city gates? ”

“.”

I thought that choosing the city guard army would increase the probability of survival, but I didn't expect that this time it happened to be the opposite.

Worse is yet to come.

Unfortunately, Ji Xun also clearly knew where they met.

Moreover, from the intelligence, he was already familiar with the layout of the entire Valen City.

His heroic deeds had won the trust of the rebels before, and at this moment, Ji Xun was leading a group of wolf-like rebels to go straight to the people of the Snake Regiment.

Rao is centurion Billy is not weak, but he was also slashed by the god-like "blood blade" Battis.

Eleven people, not one remains.

This also saves Ji Xun's effort.

When he chose the slave camp, his disguised identity was already suspected.

Therefore, these people of the Stinger Legion will never get out alive.

The Archon's Mansion also has fifth-order knights and elite knights, but that is no longer what Ji Xun wants to mix.

The gladiators turned into bloodthirsty hungry wolves, and one by one they went crazy.

More than 200 gladiators rushed into the city defense army in all directions.

Ji Xun also behaved very heroically and helped dispose of some.

One is to show your face.

The second is that what he needs may not only be in the plot, but also in the settlement evaluation.

"Kill the City Guards, gain +1 Battle Merit, and +0.2% Bonus for Extra Settlement"

"Complete the D-Rank mission and kill Jim, the captain of the Knights of the Guards."

"Complete the C-Rank mission, capture the Archon's granary steward, and get information."

"Complete B-rank missions, breach the Archon's Mansion, participate in 97%, and increase the probability of obtaining special card lottery"

「.」

The eleven people of the Stabbing Snake Legion died, and Ji Xun was the only person in the space who knew the information.

Although the people who did not choose the rebel camp before survived, Ji Xun had already participated in many difficult situations and had some experience.

The world in the extradimensional space is like a script, and it has a context to follow.

It's like a main quest for playing the game, and there are plenty of side quests.

He relied on that information, tried various trigger plots, and directly brushed off seven or eight tasks.

Coupled with the A-level mission when I came in before, as long as I can get out alive this time, there is a high probability that the evaluation will be above A.

The probability of drawing rare cards will also increase.

But what he wants is not an A-level clearance evaluation.

It's S-class.

Directly brush out this extradimensional space, and the position after going out will not be under the control of the Stinging Snake Legion.

The toad stuffed two people in, which is also the meaning.

Just as he was thinking, two people covered in blood and looking like they were fighting a vicious battle came to the door.

The tall, thin boy was the spellcaster who had seen the prohibition of the city wall before.

Seeing that there was no one around, he took the initiative to say, "Your Excellency is the gentleman that Mr. Aragon said?" My name is Alan. ”

Ji Xun glanced at the two of them and did not speak silently.

He also learned that the toad's name was "Aragorn".

He could see the "qi" of the two of them.

But strangely, he always felt a little strange about the other short man.

Alan didn't know that Ji Xun didn't speak, and felt that he was a little cold and arrogant, and took the initiative to say: "Mr. Aragon said, let's follow you, and said that you might help us." ”

Ji Xun retracted his eyes and asked, "What are your abilities?" ”

"As you can see, my class sequence is [Spellcaster]."

Alan said, and introduced the people around him: "This is my friend, Bruru."

Ji Xun listened, and the corners of his eyebrows raised slightly.

The toad's favor still has to be given.

But if it doesn't help the plot, Ji Xun won't bring two oil bottles.

He will definitely let the two of them find a place to hide, waiting for him to crack the space.

Lying flat is the best way to cooperate.

However, he doesn't think that it is so simple to stuff two people with toads in order to cooperate.

Ji Xun looked at another person who had never spoken.

He wanted to work with some guys who were hiding their heads and tails, and he guessed that the real purpose of the toad was this one.

But he didn't want to explore the identity of the other party, so he just said, "Well, I know." Then you can find a place to hide. ”

"Hide?"

Alan frowned as he listened.

In his opinion, he is already very polite, but this guy's attitude is too cold and arrogant.

And it's a bit of a big deal, right?

No matter what, he is a very good spellcaster. If we don't work together, let's hide?

The expression was obviously a little unconvinced, and it seemed that the "Eastern Wilderness Spy" in front of him was not a big deal.

Didn't this guy think that he alone could clear the S-level evaluation in an alien space of this difficulty, right?

“.”

Ji Xun caught the other party's expression, and didn't want to explain those misunderstandings.

Instead, he glanced at the man named "Bruru" again.

This guy is very well disguised and unremarkable.

Before the change, Ji Xun couldn't see the flaws at all.

But "I am the world" has a very special ability.

That is, in the world he understands, if there is some incomprehensible existence, the cause and effect line will be very strange, like a "bug".

This "Brulu" gives Ji Xun this strange feeling.

He didn't see a problem.

But I vaguely feel that there is a problem.

I can't tell what the problem is.

He could only speculate from the side that the toad stuffed into this person must have a deep meaning.

And most importantly, this guy can be perfectly disguised, but her partner around her can't.

In Ji Xun's eyes, Alan's micro-expressions just now have already seen that this "Brulu" is not as simple as a partner.

The other party was reluctant to say, and Ji Xun didn't plan to ask.

So non-cooperation is the best attitude.

"You"

There was something else Alan wanted to say.

Realizing that it was rude for him to wear a cloak, "Bruru" lifted it, revealing a freckled and unremarkable face.

She interrupted her companion and said with a smile, "Alan, this gentleman has already noticed. You don't have to say it. ”

It's obviously a man, but it's a very soft female voice.

Ji Xun looked at this calmness, his eyes narrowed slightly: Is there really a problem?

However, he was more curious, how did he manage such a clever disguise?

The man introduced himself, "My name is 'Alice.'" Because my identity is special in the rebel army, I have always had a disguise. However, sir, your disguise is better than mine. ”

“.”

Allen's expression changed dramatically as he listened, and he seemed to be shocked by his partner's real name.

If anyone knows about the intelligence bounty that this name points to, it can be exchanged for top-level merit by the Holy See!

Alice guessed her companion's thoughts, shook her head, and said, "It's okay. This gentleman had not even heard the name of Monsieur Aragon. Not to mention me. ”

This woman is very smart.

Ji Xun looked at her demeanor, and became more and more curious, Mr. Toad, this is a person with a very special identity to come in?

It seems that she has been wandering among the slaves by virtue of this perfect disguise, and she has not been discovered.

Of course, to survive until now, there is a high probability that it is the secret protection of the toad.

Alice said, "I didn't have much confidence that I would leave alive before. But now it seems that Mr. Aragon has such a high opinion of you, and I believe it. Your Excellency is truly special. ”

As she spoke, she looked at Ji Xun, and her eyes suddenly brightened, and she said, "If you're not afraid of getting into trouble, I can tell you my true identity, and even everything you want to know."

Ji Xun interrupted, shook his head and said, "No." You just say what you are capable of. ”

Identity or anything is not important in this extradimensional space.

I'll find out when I get out alive.

Alice also seemed to guess that he wouldn't listen, so she nodded politely and said, "I'm a fourth-order professional [Dream Weaver Witch] of the [4 of Hearts - Witch] sequence, and I'm good at some spells similar to mind reading."

Ji Xun was curious: "Mind reading? ”

But he only cares if this ability can help break the game.

Alice pondered for a moment and added, "To be exact, one of the fifty-two secret methods, Fairy Tale Town: White Crow". ”

As she spoke, a strange white crow appeared on her shoulder.

The crow's empty eyes looked at Ji Xun, like a white bottomless pit.

Alan listened to his companion reveal his abilities and abilities, and his expression was uncontrollably shocked, as if he was saying to his companion: Is this guy on the other side trustworthy?

“.”

Hearing this, Ji Xun's pupils shrank slightly.

Looking at Miss Alice disguised as a teenager again, suddenly it was different.

The white crow is her spell.

It's very special.

Being able to master the magic mystery method is not just as simple as identity.

This is no ordinary "mind reading" either.

No wonder he felt that this woman seemed to be able to read through his own thoughts.

I see.

Ji Xun didn't ask any further.

Inquiring about someone else's extraordinary abilities is a very offensive thing to do.

But just from the fact that he understands the magic mystery, it can be seen that this person's identity is really not simple.

The identity and ability of the other party, Ji Xun introduced himself politely and said, "Ji Xun." It's a pleasure to meet both. ”

Alice also habitually tilted her head very elegantly like a princess, as if she had done a half-curtsy, and said, "Hello Mr. Ji Xun." Nice to meet you. ”

Allen on the side looked at Ji Xun's clown-like professional smile, looked at himself indifferently than before, and said faintly in his heart: "Does this guy have two faces, one just now, and one now."

Ji Xun likes to work with smart people, and he doesn't have to speak.

He didn't talk any nonsense and asked directly, "So, Miss Alice, have you found that 'Golon'?" ”

Alice shook her head and said bluntly, "No." I've been watching, but I didn't find anyone in the team. I'll take a look at it when someone comes from behind. ”

"Hmm."

Ji Xun was not surprised to hear this, he thought the same way.

I didn't find it before, and it's likely that I haven't entered the city yet.

It's not too late to ask.

He instead asked, "What about the 'traitor'?" Did you find out? ”

Alice also shook her head: "No." I've used mind-reading to check on the people around me before, and either that person isn't under my radar, or that he has some special object on him that prevents this kind of mysterious probe. ”

“.”

Ji Xun listened to Mu Lu and thought about it, and it was not too surprising.

Judging from the current plot difficulty, if there is a "mole", it must be a difficult hidden plot.

It is unlikely that it will be seen with mind reading in this way.

Alice seemed to think she needed to help some, and added, "But. If that guy can have violent psychological fluctuations, the probability of my perception will increase greatly. ”

"Violent psychological fluctuations?"

Ji Xun thought of something, thought of a backup plan for the performance before, and said, "I have a plan, you can try it"

If you want to make an S-level evaluation, you must dig deep into the plot.

This mole is a very key link.

Two hundred warriors of the rebel army broke through the city of Valen.

At this moment, the city was full of fighting, warehouses were opened, and mountains of grain were found in cheers.

After Ji Xun and the three discussed the plan, he went to the leader Batis to implement the plan.

Leave Alice and Alan in place.

Alan looked at his partner beside him with a worried face: "Sister Alice, you think you shouldn't trust a stranger too much, I mean, if he is caught, or any hypnotic interrogation method, just say your name, it will cause big trouble." What's more."

Alice interrupted his worries, and a cloud of anticipation welled up in her eyes: "That gentleman can be trusted." ”

Alan looked sideways and said, "Huh? Could it be that you have detected something with a secret method? ”

Alice thought of something, and a hint of surprise appeared in the depths of her eyes: "No. That Mr. Ji Xun was very special, and instead of reading what he was thinking, I did. I only saw a group of demons in his heart. ”

Alan was a little puzzled and repeated, "A group? Demon? ”

"Hmm."

Alice nodded and explained, "Normally, he should have been mentally deranged in this situation. But he didn't. And very wise. This already shows that he has an extraordinary mind. Moreover, my magic mystic technique can even be concealed by the seventh order, and he discovered it, and his extraordinary ability is also very special. I guess it's some kind of Fifty-Two Demon Mystic Method."

Mind reading is not like reading out a single person, but the chaotic information of dozens of mental deviants.

That's what surprised her the most.

Alan still didn't understand: "Huh? Is it that powerful? ”

Alice smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Aragorn has commented that he is very powerful, of course he is amazing. ”

Alan complained: "No matter how powerful it is, it's still a fourth-order." If you want to play S-level clearance, the three of us have a little possibility to cooperate. But I always feel that guy wants to do it alone from beginning to end? Oh! I know, didn't the Eastern Wilderness say that it was very barren, and there might not be such a difficult extradimensional space over there. ”

Listening to the chatter of her companions, Alice's eyes gradually deepened, and she said her opinion: "No. That gentleman must have experienced something worse than death. That's why he has such a firm and calm mind. ”

After a pause, she said lightly: "I think that without us, if that gentleman tries a difficult plot, the clearance rate will be higher."

Alan was puzzled, and his eyes were gloomy: "Sister Alice, will you think too highly of him."

Alice didn't understand where Ji Xun's confidence came from.

She waved away her complicated thoughts and said, "Forget it, don't talk about that." Since we have already agreed to cooperate, it is good to wait and see the results. In any case, Mr. Aragon was caught to cover me. I must save him. ”

Hearing this, Alan also nodded seriously: "Hmm! ”

With that, the two also disappeared into the courtyard.

(End of chapter)