Return Journey
The Destiny Journey has come to a perfect end.
The entire team reached four stars and each member gained something. Due to the change in the final main storyline, each member received a [item/item].
Aside from Han Dong, who reaped the biggest rewards, Cas was the next biggest winner.
He obtained a "White Rock Beast Spear" from the clown, and his combat skills were honed in extremely high-intensity battles against opponents of higher levels.
Finally, I used the accumulated 100 points to redeem a special metal material, which is a superior quality item among blue materials.
Cas knows high-ranking craftsmen in the Holy City who can use this material, along with some other things Cas prepared before, to create extraordinary equipment.
To escape the Destiny Space.
The group was led by "Clock Master" dressed in strange costumes.
One ton of brass, redeemed through the points system, is stored in a space capsule.
Once opened, this single-use capsule becomes unusable.
After handing the brass to the Clock Master and filling in the relevant information about the Destiny Event in a paper file, one can return to school to recuperate or engage in other activities on one's own.
"Nicholas, fill out this form carefully, highlighting your performance in the ' Destiny Event ' as much as possible."
Once the information on the form is verified, it will be backed up in the college's Archives and will affect your future resource allocation.
For example, the right to participate in Special Event, and the possibility of applying for subsidies when engaging in side jobs such as machinery, textiles, alchemy, or creative work.
However... if you intend to conceal your identity, you can still fill in a pseudonym.
After all, since you're following the Crow Prophet, there's no need to worry about minor resources and privileges.
"OK."
When filling out the form, Han Dong still used the pseudonym he had used when Oldest One formed the team - [Alan Andeva]. Mr. Black and White also used this pseudonym when he registered Han Dong for this Destiny Event.
A student who has only been in school for two weeks has already become a four-star Mysticism Apprentice... Once the higher-ups find out, they will definitely investigate.
Things will get complicated once some old-fashioned guy with more power than Mr. Black and White and White finds out about Han Dong.
As for the pseudonym [Alan Andeva], it will accumulate prestige and reputation invisibly because of Han Dong's repeated use of it.
When the time is right and the pseudonym and real name overlap, Han Dong will not be missing anything.
The four members of the team walked out of the clock tower gate, chatting and laughing.
A sacred aura emanated from it.
The blonde female knight riding a white horse seemed to have been waiting outside the clock tower for a long time.
"Elder sister!!"
"They all survived? You're the only one who looks a bit injured?"
The visitor was Vino Sylest.
For some reason, Sylest, who dotes on her cousin, always stays here, waiting for Sophia to return safely from the Destiny Space.
A hint of surprise flickered in Sylest's fair eyes.
It's rare for everyone to escape safely without a single serious injury... and based on her understanding of Cas Maldini, this team would never deliberately choose an easy challenge.
Sophia, who was always stubborn, said softly, "... This time, we mainly rely on Brother Allen."
"Since everything is alright, I'll be going."
The Knight Order will be organizing a raid outside the city soon, but we'll have a few days to rest... If you need anything, please feel free to contact me.
His sharp gaze lingered on Han Dong for a while longer.
They put on their helmets, turned their horses around, and left.
Sylest's last words seem to have a hidden meaning.
The words 'you' and 'actively sought me out' are clearly problematic.
Cas and Koslin naturally wouldn't look for her.
In addition, her eyes were fixed on Han Dong, making her intentions quite clear.
Cas grinned strangely and pulled Han Dong closer.
"Sir Sylest spends more time looking at you than she does at Fia!"
Nicholas... keep it up!! I personally feel you have a chance.
"Don't talk nonsense, don't talk nonsense."
Han Dong also looked helpless.
During the Eye Contact with Sylest just now, he did receive a message through his eyes—a signal for Han Dong to arrange a time to meet her privately.
Han Dong plans to consider this matter when he has some free time.
After some joking around, the four of them boarded the Steam Train back to school.
Surprisingly.
In the past, after clearing the Destiny Space, Cas would buy strong liquor and drink with Koslin to celebrate... Of course, Cas drank the most.
When he got drunk, he would even hug Sophia and say some words of gratitude.
After all, Sophia had stayed close to Cas in every incident, providing various medical and magical assistance.
However, after clearing the Clown Incident this time, the situation was a little different.
Inside a train compartment.
Cas and the other two sat upright, listening attentively as Han Dong explained the concepts of the "surface," the "Middle Layer," and the "inner layer," as well as the 'grudges and entanglements' between Han Dong and the Joker.
"Whether it's Mutated Doctor, Monk Togu, or Clown - Pennywise, they are all just ordinary residents of [Li- Old Derry Town].
At the end of the incident, I also saw someone far stronger than them.
Just hearing the singing made me feel as if I were in the abyss of death.
That's about it. Captain Cas, you can keep this for now.
Han Dong handed the "Sewerage Map (Twisted Version)" to Cas.
"This is?"
"Next time, when we go to It (Part 2), we'll need the map."
"No..."
Cas resolutely refused, saying very seriously:
"Brother Valen, you are not on the same level as us... When we grow into 'Knights,' the gap between you and us will widen even further."
Here, take this.
If we really can't keep up with you, then find teammates of similar skill level and head to "Old Derry Town".
If we can still keep up, then you'll be the team leader, and we'll all work together.
Seeing how serious Cas was, Han Dong had no choice but to nod.
"Hmm... okay."
Neither the short Koslin nor Sophia had any objections to this decision.
Knock knock knock!
Just then, someone knocked on the door of the private room.
"The train conductor?"
When the Door Opening, there was no one outside.
Only Han Dong's senses were alerted by the hidden "Lesser Demon Eye," which noticed a black object that flew into the private room in that instant.
When the door to the private room was closed again.
Inside, a mysterious man wearing a black mask and a white suit had appeared.
Beneath the Black Mask were a pair of raven-like eyes.
The sweeping gaze from his eyes immediately caused Cas and the others to freeze in place, their minds blank.
A familiar voice came from behind the mask:
"Nicholas, your choice is pretty good... they're all kind-hearted teammates. However, it's still necessary to take another layer of security measures."
Three individual crows, in their spiritual form, flew out from Mr. Black and White's palm and quickly entered their corresponding brains.
They sealed off the part of their memories related to Han Dong's use of 'pollution ability'.
"Nicholas, once you get back to school, if there's nothing urgent, come straight to the [Stargazing Room] to see me... Congratulations!"
In the blink of an eye, the private room returned to normal.
Only Han Dong knew about Mr. Black and White's arrival...