On the screen, the mission icon glowed an ominous dark purple, like a blot of ink that refused to spread.
[Mission ID: A-151] [Mission rank: A-Rank (special)] [Mission type: Reconnaissance/elimination where possible] [Mission location: Deep within Great Black Mountain, on the border between Nanjiang City and Heishan City] [Mission description: An ancient temple in the remote mountains fifty kilometers beyond the city outskirts once drew throngs of worshippers and was said to grant prayers for children with remarkable success. However, it lost all contact with the outside world two weeks ago. Several operatives sent in to investigate have disappeared without a trace.] [Mission objective: Investigate the cause of the temple's abnormal changes and eliminate the source of the mutation as thoroughly as possible without compromising safety.] [Note: Preferably undertaken by a team above A-Rank.]
Although it was only an A-Rank mission, it carried a special designation.
Qi Wu read the mission description with considerable interest.
"Interesting."
With one decisive tap of his slender finger, Qi Wu selected it on the screen.
"This one."
Half a day later, deep within Great Black Mountain.
Gray mist shrouded the mountain forest. Everything was eerily quiet, without so much as a birdcall.
The four members of the Salvation Team followed an ancient path choked with weeds until an old, sinister-looking monastery slowly emerged before them.
"Qi Wu, did you bring me here for a vacation?"
Lilith, the vampire girl, had a foxtail grass stem between her lips and excitement in her eyes.
Vampires liked gloomy atmospheres.
The eerie surroundings that others avoided at all costs were perfect places to relax in their eyes.
At Lilith's words, the two women behind her struggled to keep straight faces.
How had someone who lived for amusement ended up on their team?
She was a