256. Pocket War

On the movie screen in front of Lu Ban were three pictures.

Lu Ban looked at the first picture, which was a deep and desolate forest. A cold wind swept through the forest, and who knows how many monsters were hidden in the lush woods.

Pocket War

Your names are unknown, but your deeds will live on forever.

The Blood Moon of the Night Country represents death, and the Demon Tide is the most dangerous calamity under this moonlight.

If the Gray Tower represents the wisdom and beacon of civilization of the Night Country, then the Black Tower represents its death and the sword of Night Country. Standing on the border of the Black Forest, they are the only walls standing when the Demon Tide rises.

You are in the fortress, the Blood Moon has arrived, to be or not to be, that is the question.

"The Night Country may be vast, but we have nowhere to retreat, for the Black Tower lies behind us!"

"The Demon Tide, this is a major event in the Night Country, and the level of danger is definitely very high."

One of the essential materials required for Lu Ban's [Last Words] is the heart of the leader monster in the Demon Tide. In terms of difficulty, this kind of task of fighting monsters head-on is definitely extremely difficult for Lu Ban.

Of course, if he happens to run into Xiya, Lu Ban thinks this mission might be a freebie.

He didn't rush to conclusions, but instead looked at the second picture.

The picture shows a dilapidated house that looks quite old. However, the space around the house seems to be distorted, giving people an uneasy and eerie feeling. The strangely colored plants climbing on the walls also speak of danger.

Grotesque Town

Everyone in the town wore a strange smile, and you knew it wasn't meant for you.

The Ruined City towns exist outside the city; they are isolated, xenophobic, and backward—these keywords form their basic impression.

This small town looks ordinary, but the people in it seem to be hiding some secret. Every night, a strange sound echoes through the streets. Believe me, you wouldn't want to know what it is.

A friend of yours has come here; she was born here and now it is time for her to return home.

"The air of my long-lost hometown carries the smell of blood."

"Another Ruined City town."

Lu Ban now has almost developed PTSD from the strange towns in the Ruined City.

Who knows if some sleeping evil god is hiding in these small towns, dreaming its own dreams?

If given a choice, Lu Ban wouldn't want to participate in this mission directly. After all, the description suggests that there's very little information to be gained. According to the usual practice in the Silent Land, missions that seem dangerous on the surface might actually be fine, while missions that are described in a lighthearted manner might actually be fraught with danger.

Lu Ban looked at the third picture.

This picture shows a desolate desert landscape, in which stands a magnificent golden city. The contrast is stark, yet the city evokes a dark feeling and inspires disgust.

[Game of Power]

Not everyone can sit in the position of consul; if you want it, you must prove your ability.

The governor of the wasteland is the leader of a city-state, and democracy is the sole criterion for electing governors in every city-state, but true democracy does not lie here.

Bribery, threats, attacks, and assassinations—the political tactics of humankind have remained unchanged for millennia.

You will be choosing a candidate for consul, supporting his election, and helping him become the new consul. However, choosing whom seems to be a difficult problem.

"Democracy is nothing but the tyranny of the majority; the ignorant will only blindly follow and grovel."

"Palace intrigue mission?"

Lu Ban was somewhat confused.

He knew absolutely nothing about politics, nor did he know any election tactics or ways to win people's hearts. If he were to complete this task, the best way he could think of would be to secretly eliminate all the other candidates.

Of course, Lu Ban also had PTSD in this wasteland. He hadn't forgotten that there was a queen insect in this alien land who wanted to have offspring with him. If he went there rashly, he might be captured and drained by the queen insect before he even had time to complete his mission.

"It seems the best option is to go to the Night Country."

Lu Ban thought that if his current "Last Words" were truly discussed, they would be no less powerful than those of ordinary monsters. Moreover, he also possessed the mental pollution weapon of the delirium of Great Being. He should still be able to put up a fight against the leader of the Demon Tide.

The only difference is that if a tidal wave of monsters were to arrive, Lu Ban might not be able to handle it.

"So, if we go to the Night Country, could we try to shake hands with the gods there and maybe even master magic?"

Thinking of this, Lu Ban couldn't help but feel eager to try it out.

Last time, Xiya said the signal was bad, but this time she's going directly to the Night Country, so she shouldn't still be outside the service area, right?

If there is still no response, Lu Ban may have to find a way to complain to the gods of the Night Country.

With that in mind, Lu Ban first spent fifty Silence Points to draw a [Madman's Knowledge].

This skull resembles a human skull, but it appears as if it were melted rubber that had solidified again, exhibiting a twisted quality.

Lu Ban crushed the skull.

Countless murmurs instantly overwhelmed Lu Ban.

"This year's harvest is bountiful. A warehouse full of mushrooms, and lots of mice too. Very good, very good. At least there's something to look forward to now."

"The corn in those fields looks a bit strange, like some kind of bird has sprouted from the branches and leaves. It's odd; was corn always like this?"

"I saw with my own eyes an eight-legged insect crawl out of a blooming flower, fly into the sky, and become even more beautiful than a butterfly."

"There's a problem with the water; something is polluting the water source. I went into the forest once, and it seems like there are some kind of creatures there."

"Has Old Chen's son not been out playing for a long time? Sometimes at night I can hear wild animals howling coming from his house, but I can't say what kind of creature it is."

Before Lu Ban's nosebleed could flow, the green grass had already absorbed the crimson liquid back into his nose.

He felt a wave of dizziness, but it wasn't a big problem; it was much better than before when he was spying on the "Madman's Knowledge."

Perhaps this is the effect of having witnessed a glimpse of the Great Being behind the door.

In the alien realm, pollution is tiered. When a rational being is polluted, the result is a decrease in rationality. However, pollution of the same level is unlikely to have any effect on them. This is the basis of Lu Ban's alien realm theory.

Therefore, after witnessing the figure of that Great Being with his own eyes, Lu Ban developed immunity to many forms of pollution, and the knowledge in this [Madman's Knowledge] was one of them.

However, this single draw doesn't seem to contain information about the Night Country.

Lu Ban felt his luck had turned bad.

"I'll try a single pull tomorrow."

Although Lu Ban currently possesses over 100,000 Silence Points, it is unacceptable for him to buy [The Madman's Knowledge] at its original price even when it is on sale.

Anyway, there's still time left. At worst, I can do a single draw every day. I'm sure I'll get the knowledge I want, and maybe I can even get some unexpected information.

If regular classes were conducted using this card-drawing system, Lu Ban believed that students would definitely fall in love with learning.

As Lu Ban was thinking this, a message popped up on his phone.