Surprise and Warning: Inviting Nfirea

An unexpected surprise!

Tang Zheng hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise on his return. "Hmm? Information—isn't it 'message'?"

He suddenly realized that this skill was different from what he subconsciously thought it was, even though there was only a one-word difference.

In "YGGDRASIL", "message" is a skill used to maintain contact, originally only used in special situations and places. However, in this New World, "message" has become a magical means of instant communication!

The "information" and the "message" before our eyes are clearly somewhat different.

Tang Zheng pondered briefly, silently repeating to himself, "Study."

[Skill Points: 112 → 112]

No skill points were consumed because the "information" came from the [Commander] class. After mastering this skill, I automatically Job Advancement Mid-tier Class [Commander] and leveled up by 1.

Tang Zheng glanced at the Attribute Panel and thought to himself, "I can only wait until I acquire the new class and consume the experience before upgrading [Commander]."

The profession has been removed.

"Ah, it failed."

Enri looked puzzled and confused; she had clearly succeeded using it before.

She wanted to demonstrate, but she was unable to contact Tang Zheng. Once the skill's activation time was over, it automatically deactivated.

Unlike Player in a game, people in New World cannot view the specific effects of new skills and magic when they acquire them.

The ability to recognize skills can only be learned through one's own exploration.

Tang Zheng was different; he could view the skills through the Attribute Panel. After reading the specific effects of the "information," a look of understanding flashed in his eyes.

The three Verdant Leaf Witch looked at Tang Zheng and Enri with surprise, clearly unaware of what the two were doing.

Clang! Clang!

Tang Zheng made no attempt to hide anything. He lightly tapped the table, and feeling everyone's gaze, he spoke softly, "I roughly know what's going on."

"Captain, really?"

Enri looked up in surprise, her brown eyes sparkling with admiration.

She was somewhat at a loss because she had suddenly acquired this ability, which is why she wanted to get some answers from the knowledgeable captain.

Tang Zheng put down his cutlery, leaned back slightly in his chair, and said gently, "You should know that besides combat-type professions, there are other systems of professions, such as the Commander system."

"Enri has been following that ' Beast General ' Hectowaizes during this time, so she has mastered the Commander system's abilities."

Tang Zheng looked at Enri with an approving gaze. "The 'information' ability allows the [Commander] to maintain contact with the legion members for extended periods."

"This is a support skill; although it doesn't significantly increase combat power, it allows for precise and efficient command."

"Such an ability is not something that ordinary Commander can master; Enri is very talented in this area."

Praises rang out at the dining table.

Enri shyly brushed a stray hair from her ear, and at the same time, she understood why she couldn't contact the captain.

The connection with "Beast General" Hectowaizes was made possible by the fact that everyone had worked together for nearly three months, which had implicitly fulfilled the conditions for becoming a member of the legion.

But the captain is clearly not among them.

"Miss Enri, you're really amazing."

The Lizardman Crusch Lulu, with her fingernails covered in fine white scales, gently touched her chest with her hands clasped together, and sincerely praised,

The Verdant Leaf Witch smiled and nodded, not at all surprised. From the very beginning, her master had valued this human girl named Enri highly.

Having such talent was not unexpected; what surprised her was that her master was able to discover it.

The White Mist Witch glanced at Enri with her golden pupils and then curled her lip.

"The reason I'm sharing this specific information is because, within Tier Magic, there exists a spell with a similar ability called 'Message.'"

Tang Zheng addressed the four people present, his tone becoming more serious:

"That's the specific effect—"

Tang Zheng raised a finger and lightly tapped his temple, silently activating the "information" in his mind.

"?"

"Huh!"

"Ah!"

"This is-

The Verdant Leaf Witch, the White Mist Witch, and the Lizardman Crusch Lulu all exclaimed in surprise, while Enri stared wide-eyed at Tang Zheng.

Tang Zheng's voice had just echoed in their minds.

The three, especially the Verdant Leaf Witch, finally understood what Tang Zheng meant by the effects of the ability he had just described.

Everyone looked on in surprise.

Enri blinked, completely surprised that the captain possessed an ability similar to hers.

He noticed the surprised and curious looks on everyone's faces.

Tang Zheng smiled gently.

This is certainly not a "message," but rather a "message" from the Commander. That's why there wasn't a situation where Enri couldn't connect to others.

Tang Zheng used the method of "information + Magic Mark"!

These two abilities are combined.

Tang Zheng can directly contact people he has marked with a "Magic Mark," achieving an effect similar to a "message."

"Now you should all understand what happens after this ability is activated. I may use this magic to contact you later."

So there's no need to be surprised.

"But we also need to remain vigilant and, when making contact, first confirm whether it is possible that it is an enemy in disguise."

Tang Zheng demonstrated for everyone to prevent impersonation and subsequent information leaks.

He hadn't just tried to contact the people in front of him; he had confirmed with Imina and Lainas respectively.

Only Yal, from the Despair Valley, could not be contacted.

This was expected.

"Messages" can connect you with people you've met, increasing the speed of information transmission, but if the distance is too far, the transmitted sound will become increasingly blurred, or even disappear completely.

The combined effect of "information" and "Magic Mark" also had the same flaw; Tang Zheng couldn't even sense Yal's location, resulting in failure.

Tang Zheng used his cutlery to pick up a piece of steak, put it in his mouth, chewed it for a moment, and then spoke in a more serious tone, "About three hundred years ago, there was a Kingdom called Gatenbarg."

"This country established a magical network of 'messages' between its various cities to accelerate intelligence transmission, but ultimately, it fell into internal strife due to false information, leading to the destruction of the entire nation."

The expressions of the Verdant Leaf Witch and the others immediately turned serious, realizing the importance and uncertainty of this magic.

After seeing that Enri and the others understood the danger involved.

Tang Zheng nodded. In this way, if the future Ainz Bone Lord could use this method to disguise himself, he would be less likely to be easily Deception.

Actually!

Fluder of the Baharuth Empire distrusted the information transmitted by "messages," and remained vigilant because the other party knew about the destruction of the Kingdom by "Gatenbarg."

This incident caused Ainz Bone Lord to remain suspicious even when he tried to contact him using this method.

This forced Ainz Bone Lord to use Teleportation magic to personally explain the situation to the other party, a move that required Bone Lord to provide personal verification.

"Oh."

Tang Zheng sneered inwardly; this behavior was indeed consistent with the other party's personality.

If it were Demiurge or Albedo, this situation probably wouldn't occur.

"Having unexpectedly acquired this method, our plan to deal with that mysterious True Dragon Lord may need to be slightly altered."

A thoughtful look flashed in Tang Zheng's eyes as he silently reviewed the key points of his previous plan. "Even with World Item in hand, we cannot let our guard down."

"In short, security and privacy are paramount."

Next.

The Verdant Leaf Witch gave a report on what had happened in the Abelion Hills recently.

The Twin Witches and others have already won over many of the remaining Demi-Human Species. "Rainbow Scales" Rokesh may have some minor moves, but they are no longer a cause for concern.

Within the entire Abelion Hills's Hero Realm, only "Beast General" Hectowaizes and "Rainbow Scales" Rokesh remained.

"Captain."

"Kindness?"

"Um, I thought I'd go back to the village." Enri's sun-tanned, wheat-colored face showed a hint of unease as she spoke softly. Tang Zheng was speechless for a moment, then reached out and ruffled Enri's hair. "Give my regards to the village chief."

"Ah."

Enri stared at Tang Zheng's palm and exclaimed in surprise.

When!

Enri felt a sharp pain on her forehead and raised her hand to cover the spot where she had been flicked on the head.

"Honestly, you're my team member, not a laborer. If you want to go back to Carne Village, you can go back anytime."

Tang Zheng withdrew his arm and spoke with a light laugh.

"But, that Miss Cuiye— "

Enri first glanced at the Verdant Leaf Witch, then hesitated a bit before speaking.

She always felt that everyone who advocated "Free Will" was an extraordinary person, not to mention Captain and Miss Cuiye, but even herself when she was weak.

They are also working to help the Demi-Human in the Abelion Hills eliminate the Undead.

even.

She also made contact with the high-ranking nobles in the Slane Theocracy and the Holy Kingdom. The entire adventurer team was doing things she could never have imagined before.

The Verdant Leaf Witch guessed what Enri was thinking and said softly, "Don't think so much, Enri. Although there are still many things to do in the Abelion Hills, they can't be finished in a short time."

"Just go back peacefully, it's not like you're not coming back, right?"

The Jade Witch knew that Enri had a sensitive personality.

"Kindness."

Enri nodded vigorously, a bright smile on her face, and replied, "Thank you, Miss Cuiye."

"Cuiye and I both have things to do, so we can't go back with you," Tang Zheng.

"It's alright, Captain."

"I can go back by myself, I'm quite strong now," Enri quickly said, deliberately raising her arm.

Seeing this scene...

Tang Zheng found it somewhat amusing, but he was very clear about Enri's current professional structure.

[Farmer], [Hero - Believer], [Sergeant], [Commander].

I might need to change my career path!

"That's a bit inappropriate to say."

Tang Zheng, feigning seriousness, suddenly spoke, "However, there is one thing I need you to do on your way back."

"Captain, I will definitely do it." Enri straightened her spine and responded quickly.

"Relax, things aren't complicated. The Dark Dwarf live in the Abelion Hills; they are skilled at forging weapons."

"Take some samples with you and give them to Lainas we had contact with in the Kingdom."

Tang Zheng paused, then looked at the Lizardman Crusch Lulu beside him. "This time, Crusch Lulu will go back with you."

"There are rumors of a monster rampage in the Great Forest of Tob. With her there, we can assist the Adventurer's Guild."

I heard that something happened in the Great Forest of Tob.

Enri tensed up, without even questioning where Tang Zheng's information came from.

The Lizardman Crusch Lulu's beastly eyes brightened noticeably as she looked at Tang Zheng with gratitude.

She knew.

Following Enri was not only to protect her, but also to enable her to return to the Great Wetlands, even if she couldn't contact her own kind, as long as she knew that her kind were safe and sound.

That would fulfill her long-held worries and wishes!

"Don't worry," Tang Zheng said softly, seeing Enri's concern, "The Adventurer's Guild of 'Ye Lantier' is doing its best to ensure the safety of Carne Village."

"Oh, and have Blackie come back with you too. Once you get to 'Ye Lantier,' please visit ' Lizzie's Workshop ' for me."

"Find an Potion Maker named Nfirea and tell him that the Abelion Hills has many medicinal herbs."

"Inquire whether they are interested in visiting the Abelion Hills; we, ' Free Will,' can offer a multitude of herbs and support."

The deaths of the three rulers of the Great Forest of Tob have caused unrest among the magical beasts living there, and the situation will not calm down for some time.

Obtaining herbs from the forest will be a major problem.

certainly.

Tang Zheng had already instructed [Blue Roses] and Evileye to leak the news to the Adventurer's Guild beforehand, so there were no casualties.

Nowadays.

[Blue Roses] is stationed there, so there's no need to worry about the situation. It's just that the border of the Great Forest of Tob is too long, requiring a large number of adventurers.

That would be great.

Nfirea?

Enri breathed a sigh of relief, and upon hearing that familiar name again, she felt a slight sense of satisfaction.

The next day.

Enri, the Lizardman Crusch Lulu, and the Barghest set off.

Tang Zheng was quite looking forward to seeing if Nfirea would accept the invitation to come to Abelion Hills, and whether, besides the ostensible tasks, she would...

He had Enri carry some weapon samples.

It wasn't about selling weapons, but rather indirectly telling all the various factions and Princess Renner that "Free Will" had already achieved a certain degree of control over the entire Abelion Hills.

The Upper Fire Month.

July 17th.

Dark Fortress.

This is a mountain range called Geharald, where a dense, dark primeval forest covers the land. Anyone who enters the mist-shrouded jungle...

All that awaits is disorientation and death.

Beneath the Bright Mountain Range lies a mine containing a trace of magic, called Obsidian. And further below this bright mine lies a vast, dark cave.

On the Jet Black cave walls.

Covered in rough claw marks and excavation traces, this enormous cave, spanning nearly two hundred meters in size, was entirely dug out by some kind of creature.