After the secretary-general finished speaking, Si Mingde added in a deep voice, "After testing, the association members discovered that the power that put the villagers into a deep sleep did not belong to Huaxia, but was somewhat similar to magic from the Eagle Country."
"I took soil and water samples from the village, as well as slices of the dead, to the Magic Association in the Eagle Country for joint research. The final determination was some kind of extremely profound dormant magic, even..."
Si Mingde paused, then looked at Jiang Nuo, "It's even quite possible that they don't belong to this world."
Jiang Nuo nodded slightly. "I guessed that. Please continue."
He still had Si Yan in his arms, his free hand casually resting on the table, his fingertips tapping lightly, a dark storm brewing in his lowered eyes.
That one large adventure world wasn't enough; it had to extend its reach into this world as well. That system certainly had a big appetite.
[0732.]
[What do the taskers need?]
Jiang Nuo concealed the gloom in her eyes, slowly raised her gaze to look at the screen, and continued to ask.
[According to you, is the system for conquering worlds the same as the Heavenly Dao of that world?]
0732 was unusually silent for a few seconds.
[... No, in fact, the Heavenly Dao of that world has already been swallowed up by it.]
Jiang Nuo raised an eyebrow in surprise, not expecting that damn system to be so powerful, that even the Heavenly Dao could be swallowed up.
[I get the feeling you're very familiar with that system.]
Jiang Nuo acknowledged the look the secretary-general gave her and gestured for him to continue, as long as Si Yan listened.
0732 fell silent again, requesting permissions from the Lingduan, unsure whether it was possible to inform the mission taker about this matter.
Fortunately, Lingduan seems to be in a good mood lately and hasn't had any other opinions about it.
0732 told Jiang Nuo the truth.
[That system was a defective product we kicked out, which then used Dark Power to occupy a part of the world.]
[However, mission takers don't need to worry; you only need to focus on the missions in this world.]
It's pointless.
Jiang Nuo withdrew from his consciousness, his eyes focused on the screen, which showed people in the village who had died due to a sleeping magic spell—very typical signs of sudden death in their sleep.
It's quite similar to the final Fantasy instance; it really is the work of that damn system.
After discussing the incident involving the Sleeping Village, Number One concluded, "The case of the Sleeping Village is closely related to the damage to the Feng Mountain Dragon Vein. You need to first resolve the issue in the village, and then proceed to Feng Mountain via the village's mountain road."
Si Mingde then introduced them to the young girl sitting next to him.
"Her name is Feimina. She's a member of the Eagle Country's Magic Association. She's assisting you in awakening the villagers, but she's not involved in the final Dragon Vein restoration."
A very cute little green-eyed girl with her golden curly hair half-tied up, like the protagonist of a fairy tale.
Feimina greeted them in accented Chinese, smiling broadly, "Hello, it's great to be able to complete this mission with you all."
"I will work very hard for the credits."
"Credits?" Jiang Nuo asked in surprise, "Your Magic Association requires credits?"
Feimina smiled, her eyes crinkling into crescents. "Our association has an academy. I haven't graduated yet, but I will soon, as long as I earn enough practical credits this time."
Si Mingde: " Feimina is the granddaughter of the president of the Magic Association. He repeatedly instructed us to ensure Feimina's safety."
He was speaking to Si Yan, Si Yan nodded, "Okay, Grandpa."
But the warmth was different from before.
Si Mingde sighed again, " Zhou Ling's application has also been approved, and in addition... Si Yong, you can choose two more people to enter Feng Mountain together."
Jiang Nuo still held the same thought he had before coming: if it really was going to be a dungeon experience, he would prefer to get along with people who had already established a basic understanding of each other.
" Zhang Quan, and... what was that handsome guy with the knife called again?"
Si Yan pursed her lips in displeasure. " Shi Cheng."
"Does Nuonuo want to take him?" Her aggrieved expression was almost overflowing.
Jiang Nuo chuckled, "I'm just screening people."
He reached out and gently pinched Si Yan's cheek, coaxing her softly, "Do you have anyone in mind?"
Si Yan lowered her eyelashes, her jealousy undisguised. She was only slightly happier upon hearing Jiang Nuo's response, and then frowned in thought.
" Tuoba Hong cultivates spiritual power; his willpower is far stronger than that of a Daoist cultivator."
Jiang Nuo recalled, "That Mop Bro from the Scrub-a-Dub Group?"
Si Yan laughed out loud, "It's him."
"Okay, I'll choose one I have good chemistry with, and you choose one too. It's fair."
Jiang Nuo gently hugged Si Yan. "But let's make this clear beforehand, if it really is... a copy," he lowered his voice to make sure only Si Yan could hear him before continuing, "Don't rush around recklessly, it's dangerous."
Si Yan nestled in Jiang Nuo's arms, burying her face in his chest and gently nuzzling him, "I know."
The others in the meeting room. "..."
Number One took a sip of tea, looking as if he were questioning the meaning of life.
Has his presence become so insignificant?
"Alright, that's all for today. This repair will also be done via live stream, starting in five days. Everyone, please prepare accordingly."