Luoqi Town

"No, not a condition—a risk." Long Mei Er shook his head and corrected him. "If you can complete this mission, then aside from the reward you deserve, I can make an exception and give you the Blood-colored Alchemy, which only core members can exchange for. However, you should think it through as well. There is a good chance you will not be able to complete this mission."

"I accept."

"Hmm?"

"I accept," Richard repeated. "I accept this mission and am willing to bear the corresponding risks, because I believe my research will yield results."

"Fine..."

More than ten minutes later, after confirming several details of the mission, Richard left the conference room.

Canon turned to Long Mei Er and could not help asking, "Supervisor, are we really just agreeing to this?"

"Why not?"

"Didn't you say this was a dead end?"

"But you should also know that Wizard Richard is a very persistent person. Or, to put it another way, a very stubborn one," Long Mei Er said. "Once someone like him settles on a direction, he will not give up until he hits a wall. In fact, hitting a wall once will not be enough—he will need to hit it several times in a row.

"So rather than trying to persuade him, it is better to let things take their course. One day, he will come to understand it himself. In the process, it would be best if he can help solve Huo Er E Si's problem. If he cannot, then that is simply his fate."

Canon was persuaded.

Long Mei Er did not say anything more. Holding the rabbit, he turned and walked out.

A moment later, Canon suddenly realized something. He stood up and shouted, "Supervisor, my... rabbit..."

There was no response. Long Mei Er had