Dangerous Mission

And so, the male member named Liu Bie Dusk up from his chair and left the room.

Based on the information currently available, the old friend who sold the information to Liu Bie actually had the idea of getting his hands on that thing.

I guess he wants to know about his promotion ceremony.

However, Liu Bie refused, citing that it was too dangerous and needed to be considered.

The other party called several times, hoping to get support.

Does he think I also need this?

After glancing at the number, Liu Bie shook his head and made the call directly.

"Hey, Liu Bie, you..."

"Not bad." Hearing the voice on the other end, Liu Bie affirmed, "I have some thoughts about that matter of yours. Let's arrange to meet somewhere."

"Okay, when?"

"Now."

After a few seconds of hesitation, the person on the other end replied, "Okay, then let's go to the usual place."

"Old place" refers to the usual gathering place.

Liu Bie quickly arrived at his destination and sat down.

After taking off his felt hat, ordering some beer, and taking a few sips, the other person arrived.

"Please sit down." Liu Bie gestured for the man to sit opposite her and pushed a glass of wine on the table towards him.

He straightened his black suit and smiled, "I didn't expect you to agree."

"Everyone would have some interest in something that's good," Liu Bie smiled slightly.

"Hehe, I don't think you're an impulsive person." The man picked up his beer, took a sip, and lowered his voice. "Normally, I wouldn't dare get involved in something like this, especially with them involved. But... I got some information beforehand and felt there was an opportunity, so I wanted to find someone to help me."

They are referring to the Church.

This force, which looms over the Kingdom of Order, is practically synonymous with the strongest; any force facing it would feel its scalp tingle.

"Where did you find out that?" Liu Bie asked in surprise.

In my memory, this friend of mine had always been doing quite well, always acting mysteriously. Even after I became a detective, I felt like he was getting on my nerves; at least his skills and connections far surpassed mine.

Later, I vaguely learned that the other party was a member of a special local society. Judging from the occasional information they revealed, the society was very powerful and should have considerable influence in Lianwen.

"Don't worry about that. If you're willing to participate, we'll share the advancement methods once you get the items."

This extraordinary item is unlike any other; its value is astonishing.

Even if you lose what you've gained, the information within can still be monetized in the future.

Nowadays, most people actually find it difficult to master even one way to get promoted.

Many Black Iron Rank don't mind revealing other people's methods, but when it comes to their own breakthrough methods and the professions that help them overcome their limitations, they won't sell them no matter how much money they're offered.

Especially in the areas of divination and counter-divination.

Therefore, from this perspective, the promotion method for Weaver is extremely valuable.

At this moment, Liu Bie was actually caught in a moment of hesitation.

He knew that the [Eye of Ritual] was a good thing, and precisely because it was so good, no matter how confident the other party was, he couldn't guarantee his absolute safety.

Some things require risking your life.

Why not just make do with completing the Dusk mission and relay the information from the recent conversation?

But after some thought, I was ultimately tempted by some of the future benefits.

"Okay, you must be more than one person, right?"

"Yes, the people in our society are old acquaintances, just the same few we knew back then."

"Oh!" Liu Bie laughed upon hearing this.

They are indeed a few people with whom we have a pretty good relationship.

Just as he was about to ask about the specific plan, he suddenly felt the scene around him.

"What?"

Liu Bie startled and tried to get up, but found that her body felt like it didn't belong to her.

He felt as if he had been pulled into a silent darkness, his whole body feeling as if it had fallen into an ice cellar.

"Is Sha Huo trying to ambush me?"

His first thought was what his old friend was going to do.

But to everyone's surprise, the silhouette of a young girl appeared in front of them the next moment.

A very pleasant sound reached my ears:

"Great Dragon of End, Overture of Boundless Desolation. Please convey my words to Liu Bie, that I am going to see him, and please tell me the meeting place. If he has any information, please inform me as well."

After he finished speaking, the screen disappeared, and everything returned to normal.

The people around him, even his old friend Sha Huo, seemed completely oblivious to the problem, raising their glasses in a toast to him.

Liu Bie swallowed hard, raised his cup, nodded to him, and took a sip.

But he was somewhat shocked.

So this is how prayer is used for communication?

This mysterious power is beyond my comprehension. Is this the power borrowed from the Dragon of End?

This Dusk System, as he suspected, seems to be backed by divine beings. Although he has carried out many missions so far, he has found that the opponents he has encountered are all of roughly the same level.

It's unknown how many members are in this Dusk, or what level the strongest among them have reached.

"Well, if there are no other objections, let's proceed with the next step together," Sha Huo asked again, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Okay, no problem, but..." Thinking that there would be higher-level people from Dusk participating, Liu Bie slightly changed his tone, "In fact, the reason I contacted you this time is because I have other people on my side who need to participate."

"Oh?" Sha Huo frowned slightly, then smiled and asked, "Who is it?"

"It's within a special organization, and I actually have a good relationship with them. In this matter, they won't be a hindrance to us; on the contrary, they could be an asset. Of course, if you don't want to..."

"Assuming you can assure us that the other party has no connection with that kind of Evil God cult, we would naturally welcome it." Sha Huo seemed somewhat expectant. "The enemy we are facing this time is not weak either. Having more combat power will be a great help to us."

Liu Bie's heart stirred.

He could tell from the other party's words that a battle of considerable intensity was likely to follow.

However, the fact that the other party contacted me suggests that my abilities must be somewhat useful in this matter. And given their relationship, the probability of them trying to sabotage me is probably low.

However... in Hidden Circle, anything can happen. Many people are becoming increasingly insane under the influence of Pollution, and it's really hard to say what the other person is like.

Perhaps the other party deliberately hinted at this situation in order to gain my trust.

"That's good. I need to contact them."

Snap!

Sha Huo took out a lighter and lit a cigarette. "This evening is the window of opportunity. We'll begin the operation. I'll contact you in advance."

"No problem, but I have a question. Given the Holy See's capabilities, wouldn't they be able to conduct a dedicated investigation faster than we could?"

His concerns were not unfounded. How could a small society compare to an outrageous Orthodox God Church Light Prayer Church?

"No need to overthink it; we have already built a cognitive barrier regarding this matter."

"Cognitive barriers?"

"Yes, it's a type of anti-divination, but it's a bit special. It can't completely erase information, but it creates a kind of informational chaos, making the divination results unpredictable. Although it's relatively easy to break, it's still very troublesome for powerful forces. Unless the other party uses specialized personnel or strong individuals to break it, it can at least delay for a considerable period of time."

At this point, Sha Huo tapped the table. "Although extraordinary items like this one are important, they are actually a minor issue for the Holy See. They won't mobilize excessive resources for them."

"All right."

After they parted, Liu Bie told the girl who had contacted him earlier about what had happened there through prayer, and also told her where they should meet.

Naturally, even if he didn't reply, Ye Qian was already paying attention to the situation here.

Not long after, in a park, Liu Bie met the people sent by the Dusk System.

A girl with short black hair.

Oh, it seems like this girl has been used a lot lately. Actually, this is the source of it all. She's a petite, pure-looking girl with shoulder-length short hair, wearing a black school uniform.

I have now been assigned to Group D, number D1.

Seeing this young girl swaying back and forth on the table swing, Liu Bie almost thought he had found the wrong person.

But recalling the silhouette I saw at the time, it does seem to have a bit of the feel of a girl in a short skirt.

Is it really a collaboration with a beautiful girl of this caliber?

"Hello." He walked up to her.

The girl turned her head and looked over, tentatively asking, "Liu Bie?"

"It's me, may I ask who you are...?"

"Code name D1, Level 1 member."

"D1?"

I never expected that it was someone who was two levels higher than me.

What is the status of someone at this level, and how strong is their combat ability?

This girl seems pretty strong.

But they're using code names to address me? I don't know if that's what the system gave me, or if they simply don't want to tell me my real name.

Liu Bie didn't mind at all; partnering with a girl like this was much better than he had expected.

He had imagined what kind of scene the visitor would be, such as someone who was very dignified and powerful, and he would have no choice but to obey, or someone who was very capable.

The only thing I didn't expect was that she was a sexy schoolgirl.

Moreover, Level 1 members have a strange feeling when they think that the other party may be stronger than themselves.

"Although I don't know if the information you provided is true, the system seems to be taking this mission quite seriously." D1 thought for a moment and said to him, "If it is confirmed to be true and it is difficult to handle, it will most likely send support."

"Shall I go with you to meet them next?"

"No, you go first. I'll observe from a distance and then pretend to be the one who comes later."

"All right."

"Let's head to the designated location, the port, right?"

The so-called port refers to a lake on the edge of Lianwen City, which is connected to the distant sea by a river.

It still retains the feel of an ancient port, with many of the ships being made of wood and equipped with steam turbines, giving it a rather eerie feel.

Chapter 187 Dangerous Mission

At 6 p. m. that day, 2 kilometers from the port, at a place where a large number of boxes were piled up, Liu Bie met Sha Huo and several other people standing with him.

"Have you arrived yet? I sent you the mission details earlier. Do you understand the main objective?"

"I know. Someone will make the handover under that bridge in the distance in half an hour, but that's an enemy disguise. The real transaction will take place in a house nearby," Liu Bie nodded.

"That's right, the members of the society will take over and steal it, while your task is to keep an eye on the movements of potential enemies and follow our commands." At this point, Sha Huo seemed to remember something and asked, "Where are the people you mentioned?"

"It might not be that fast, but we can take action first."

Upon hearing this, Sha Huo glanced at a man wearing a black mask behind him, who replied in a gruff voice, "Wait a bit."

Despite saying that, D1 had actually secretly informed Liu Bie that he would not be arriving immediately.

"The great Dragon of End, the Overture of Boundless Desolation. Please convey my words to Liu Bie: tell him that I will not arrive for the time being, and that you should proceed as you see fit."

It was as if, in front of everyone, I was pulled into a dark space, and when I came to my senses, it was as if no time had passed.

Liu Bie deep breath, somewhat puzzled as to why that young lady hadn't come again.

Time passed by, second by second.