Taking down the Brooks was almost a foregone conclusion. Gustavo's combat power was already a level higher than the former, and with the added advantage of the Nightmare Greatsword, he easily subdued it and planted the Parasitic Spider Eggs.
As expected, the Parasitic Spider Eggs could control Legendary creatures, Brooks quickly followed in Aisi's footsteps.
No one in the entire Brooks Mercenary Corps knew that in just one night, their mercenary group had a new owner.
"Where is the fortune teller who divined my location last time?" Gustavo asked casually, leaning back against the Red Maple tree trunk.
Having completely surrendered to Brooks, she unhesitatingly abandoned her best friend. With her hands clasped over her lower abdomen, she smiled gently, "My lord, her name is Diwoer. She is also a Legendary being, usually wandering throughout the planes. Last time, she must have divined your extraordinary nature. After leaving Planet Pandora, she hasn't returned, perhaps afraid you'd find her through the clues. She hasn't contacted me for a long time."
"Then, do you have a way to find Diwoer?" Gustavo asked.
Best friends should always look their best together.
"Yes!" Brooks nodded slightly.
Gustavo was somewhat surprised; he hadn't held out much hope. Hearing this, his eyes brightened slightly, and he pressed for an answer, "What do you mean?"
Brooks's lips curled into a slight smile. "I left some mechanisms on Diwoer. Normally, they're in a dormant state, but once activated, they can send me their location."
Upon hearing this, Gustavo gave the beautiful woman in front of him a strange look. Sure enough, his mother was right; the more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to deceive him.
Plastic besties, confirmed!
"My lord, this method can only be used once. Do you intend to capture Diwoer now?" Brooks asked, his words revealing a hint of eagerness.
Gustavo was about to answer when the crystal communicator lit up; it was Spider Dad.
Half a minute later, Gustavo hung up the communication; the organization had an urgent mission that required his attention.
"Forget it, since we have the ability to locate him, there's no need to rush." Gustavo temporarily put aside his plan to capture Diwoer.
Just as he was about to give Brooks a few instructions, the communicator on the latter's waist also vibrated. Brooks took it, responded a few words, and then hung up.
"My lord, the Ashes Organization has just assigned me a mission," Brooks reported immediately.
"What?" Gustavo exclaimed in surprise, "You're also a member of the Ashes Organization?"
A few minutes later, after learning the whole story from Brooks, Gustavo felt somewhat amused and bewildered.
It turns out that it was precisely because of this unknown threat that Brooks chose to accept Ashes's invitation and join them.
Since neither of them were high-ranking members and had very limited information, and their direct superiors were not the same, neither of them knew the other's identity. After all, Ashes was a terrorist organization and it was impossible for them to have a sensor device or something similar. Such a thing could easily become a huge vulnerability that the enemy could exploit.
"It seems you've also been assigned to this mission!" Gustavo said thoughtfully. Both of their communicators received the mission at the same time, and both were members of Ashes, and both were Legendary fighters. All of this suggests that there's at least a 70-80% chance they received the same mission.
Brooks also agrees with Gustavo's conjecture.
After a moment's thought, Gustavo said, "Hmm... I'll go back first. If we happen to meet again on the same mission, just pretend you don't know me. When I need your cooperation, I'll communicate directly through telepathy."
The creature controlled by the Parasitic Spider Eggs is equivalent to a lower-level soul individual of Gustavo. If the distance is not too far and they are in the same parallel space, they can directly transmit their souls. This method of transmission is extremely secretive and difficult for others to hear, unless the difference in strength is too great.
After giving a few words of advice, Gustavo quietly left Night City.
Upon returning to the spider's nest, he went straight to the Spider Dad and asked him what had happened.
"That's how it is..."
Sylvain gave a brief introduction.
This mission is for protection purposes. Spider Dad didn't mention the mission item, only that it was very important. The reason Gustavo was chosen to carry out the mission was mainly because of his talent for absorbing the Fortune of those around him and increasing his own luck attribute.
With this talent, sending Gustavo to carry out the mission is probably more reliable than sending several Epic- level powerhouses.
"Are there several sets of quest items this time?" Gustavo suddenly asked after listening to Spider Dad's explanation.
Sylvain gave him a pleased look. "That's right!"
How did you guess?
"It's simple. If it's really important to the organization, they will definitely send top experts to escort it. Although I have a lucky talent, Fate is ultimately an elusive thing. You should just be taking precautions, right? The real escort mission is for someone else!" Gustavo laid out his guesses, of course he didn't need to hide anything from his father.
"Your reasoning skills are good, and you're quite quick-witted," Sylvain praised.
"Alright, the detailed mission information has been sent to your communicator. Check it out, schedule your time, and go carry it out. This is your first mission after becoming Legendary, so make sure you do it well."
"Got it!" Gustavo waved his hand dismissively and walked away with a pigeon-toed gait.
Old Man clearly has deep feelings for the Ashes Organization and is now trying to cultivate his acceptance of the organization.
But Spider Mom was clearly different; she repeatedly reminded herself that the organizational mission was secondary, and her own life was the most important thing.
Whose advice should we listen to?
Each problem requires a specific analysis!
As for now, let's listen to Dad!
Returning to the Lava cave where he had previously secluded himself, Gustavo turned on his communicator and browsed the mission information.
"Meet at Black Blood Island in the Eastern Demonic Sea in one day? That's a tight schedule!"
Putting away his communicator, Gustavo assessed his own strengths and weaknesses.
Because his toxicology level had already been raised to level 30 or higher, Gustavo had already prepared the complete Hades two months ago.
Later, he mastered several Legendary poisons, but he only actually managed to concoct one. "Dominator."
That is, the poison that was given to Brooks before.
Compared to the domineering toxicity of Hades, the Dominator is far more subtle and stealthy, possessing an exceptional ability to block perception. It is precisely because of this that even with the Legendary spellcaster Youquan's Brooks senses, he failed to detect the toxins in the roasted meat.
Hades delivers poison directly, Dominator plots behind the scenes; these are Gustavo's two most powerful methods of using poison.
Of course, in addition to that, he also prepared many low-level poisons. After all, it's often better to use a sledgehammer to crack a nut than to use a nut. Not to mention that the materials for Legendary poisons alone would cost a lot of money. Although he is very rich now, he still wants to save money wherever possible!
Gustavo took out some materials for preparing the poison and began to process them simply.
Time passed slowly, and at noon the next day, Gustavo put down his work, went to the palace above, found Spider Dad Sylvain, and asked the latter to use spatial teleportation to send him on his way.
Spider Dad's brow twitched slightly before he agreed.
Actually, compared to the other two little ones who were very respectful of him, Sylvain preferred the way her second son interacted with her.
The Demonic Sea.
Occupying the largest area of Planet Pandora and surrounding the entire Central Continent, Legend has it that countless monsters and evil spirits roam the depths of the sea, and there are even terrifying sea beasts on the seabed. Furthermore, there are some Legend and terrifying forbidden areas floating on the ocean, devouring any life that enters them.
Of course, the Demonic Sea is more terrifying in its deep sea area. The closer it is to the Central Continent, the more dangerous the Demonic Sea becomes, and the more Transcendent resources it contains become.
This is why, although the infamous Demonic Sea resounds throughout Planet Pandora, strangely enough, trade in the coastal areas is extremely prosperous, with many large merchant guilds active there.
Gustavo's destination, Black Blood Island, is a neutral island. Its lord, nicknamed Black Blood, is an Epic being. Such a powerful being already commands respect. In addition, the Black Blood Island is quite shrewd in business, which has led to the island's remarkable development and immense wealth.
Few people know that the Black Blood Island is actually a member of the Ashes Organization.
Gustavo was told this by Spider Dad specifically because of this mission.
Of course, this is a privilege reserved for the children of high-ranking officials; other participants in the mission do not receive this treatment.
Although it's called an island, given the size of Planet Pandora, Black Blood Island covers a total area of two million square kilometers and is home to a considerable number of life forms.
A vast wilderness stretched out before the midday sun, its immense energy relentlessly scorching the earth. The lush green grass drooped slightly under the harsh sunlight, some even turning yellow at the edges. A herd of antelopes frolicked by, their leaves unfortunately trampling into the mud, but thus, they were spared the unbearable heat of the sun.
Click!!
Space ripped open, transforming into an elliptical Black Hole. The scene was undeniably astonishing, yet the small animals present remained oblivious, continuing with their own tasks.
Gustavo stepped out, marveling at his father's spatial mastery. The combination of long-distance spatial teleportation and dimensional shielding was seamless.
One can only imagine the unparalleled prowess of Sylvain when she truly goes all out.
Guided by the mission information, Gustavo soared into the air, transforming into a streak of silver light that pierced the sky, like a shooting star with a long trail of flame.
Black Blood City!
A city whose style blends ancient and modern elements, with towering city walls, endless skyscrapers, various flying machines in the sky, and mechanical cannons hidden in the shadows, all indicate the city's uniqueness.
After paying 1 Ta Pound, Gustavo receives one month's residency in the city. Of course, if you really want to settle down here, you'll need to buy or rent a house.
After about half an hour, Gustavo arrived at a manor, which was the gathering place of the Ashes Organization.
Led by a member of the ape tribe dressed as a waiter, we passed through a lush green lawn and a deep, artistically-filled corridor, finally arriving at an elegantly decorated hall.
At this moment, there were more than a dozen figures standing or sitting on the sofa. Judging from their aura, they were at least at the Peak Tier Nine, and there were two Legendary, one of whom was Brooks.
Gustavo's arrival drew everyone's attention, and they subconsciously tried to sense his presence, but it was like touching a Black Hole; they couldn't sense anything. This was the concealment ability of the Illusory Light Mask.
Although we don't know Gustavo's strength, judging from this, this guy who looks like a human kid is at least Legendary; Tier Nine wouldn't be so ostentatious.
Yes, ostentatious!
Perhaps elsewhere, this is hidden.
But the lowest-ranking person present was at the Peak Tier Nine. If they were all at the Tier Nine, they certainly wouldn't hide it; that would be isolating themselves.
Therefore, this person is most likely Legendary.
Those present were not fools; they easily made this deduction. Their gazes toward Gustavo were mostly filled with awe, while the other two were filled with curiosity.
"Hello, stranger, I am Boluoduona, a Legendary shield warrior!" The burly werewolf extended his hand, and because he was over three meters tall, the difference in height between him and Gustavo was too great, so he deliberately squatted down.
"Mask!" Gustavo reached out, grasped the other's furry paw, and announced his nickname with a grin.
In the Ashes, some people secretly participate in organizations, such as the Brooks.
Such people usually conceal their identity, act using nicknames, and are adept at disguising themselves.
Others appear in the world in their true colors; they are frequent figures on wanted lists in various countries, representing the visible power of the Ashes. Boluoduona, standing before us, is one such person.
After the two got to know each other, Youquan, who was also wearing a mask and dressed in Brooks that was drastically different from her usual attire, walked over and said coldly in a deliberately disguised hoarse voice, "Green Eyes!"
After the Legendary finished introducing themselves, the remaining Peak Tier Nine members returned one by one to greet them.
"Mask Master, I've heard so much about you! I'm Kaluote, and this is my partner, Kaien!"
The two men approached, and like Boluoduona, they made no attempt to disguise themselves, revealing their true identities through the third eye on their foreheads.
Gendaya People!
They were none other than Kaluote Russell and Kaien Rengat, who had once attempted to assassinate Logo but were instead caught in a trap and ultimately betrayed their tribe.
At this moment, the aura they exuded had all reached the Peak Tier Nine.
Gustavo was not surprised by Kaluote's strength. Carrot was once a powerful figure among the Tier Nine, so it was normal for him to break through after joining Ashes.
Before betraying his race, Kaien was merely a Peak Tier Eight wind spellcaster. How could he have risen to the Peak Tier Nine in such a short time?
Puzzled, Gustavo slightly heightened his senses.
He quickly realized what was going on.
Black Mage!
Kaien has become a dark Mage!
That's not surprising!
Dark Mage grow stronger by absorbing natural elements. Although they are easily targeted and attract hatred from all sides, they become stronger very quickly and have almost no side effects. Their power is also genuine.
Moreover, judging from the strong soul fluctuations faintly emanating from Kaien, this guy's attainments in soul science are probably comparable to or even surpass those of the wind element.
Even at the Peak Tier Nine, a dual-elemental dark Mage possesses combat power at the very top of the pyramid.