Cataclysm King

Chapter 290 Fairy Tale Town·White Crow

The quiet port, the dark water surface sparkling.

The city of Warren not far away is brightly lit.

Ji Xun mingled among a group of rebels wearing various linen robes, quietly observing everyone in his field of vision.

Anyone here could be a "traitor".

He also wants to find the ancestor of the toad, the man named "Gron".

About two hundred people disembarked from several boats, and they all looked like elites.

There are many third- and fourth-level card masters among them.

And most of them were slave gladiators, with very murderous intent, and each of them was as alert as a cheetah in hunting mode.

After a quick glance, most of them had their faces covered and no one spoke. I didn’t know who was who.

Although it has been explored several times before, because none of the people who joined the rebel camp survived, there is very little information.

Ji Xun was not in a hurry and observed carefully.

People disembarking from the boat are still gathering.

Ji Xun observed carefully, and a thought suddenly came to his mind: "It's strange. Since there are 'traitors' in the rebel army, they already knew about this city robbery. Why didn't the military take action before the fall of Wallen City? Extermination. But after paying a heavy price?"

From the intelligence he had received before, he knew that Wallen City had become a rebel camp, and eventually the city was almost destroyed and people were killed.

The war caused heavy civilian casualties.

As soon as Ji Xun had this doubt in his mind, he automatically deduced a possibility: take a long-term approach to catch the big fish.

The more than two hundred people here at the dock are just the vanguard responsible for the battle. If they are really defeated, they will evacuate immediately.

This is the flexibility of "guerrilla tactics".

But once the food is obtained, a large number of people will be needed to transport it, and the traces of retreat cannot be concealed.

Waiting for the rebel army to show up, they will be surrounded and annihilated.

"In other words, people from the military are already here?"

Ji Xun's eyes revealed a hint of joking as he thought about it: "Interesting, he actually used an entire city as bait. The commander who planned this war is really ruthless."

From a tactical perspective, there is nothing wrong with this tactic of luring the snake out of its hole.

This can indeed wipe out the rebels in one fell swoop.

But from a human perspective, why does the commander not consider the life and death of the civilians in Wallen City?

This is different from Jia Yu's previous plan to eliminate the old believers in Sinless City. At that time, the Scarlet Sect had become such a powerful force that no one could defeat it, so Mushroom Head had no choice.

But the current gladiator uprising is a "slave uprising" with great disparity in strength.

According to the information obtained from the hero Toad, no matter the number of people, equipment or any conditions of this uprising, the official had the absolute strength to crush the rebels from beginning to end.

Even this "Battle of Wallen City".

But the fact is that the slave movement is getting stronger and stronger, and it even has the potential to sweep the entire Talon Dynasty.

The official reason was that no attention was paid to it in the early stage, which caused the number of rebels to get out of control.

Ji Xun thought this was the case before.

Now that I think about it, do such rebels need to sacrifice the residents of a city?

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, and Ji Xun always had the feeling that this war seemed to be artificially spread.

Something suddenly occurred to him: "Is this some kind of war rule that Toad wants me to observe?"

At this time, everyone on the boats came down.

Everyone fell silent.

A burly and majestic man lifted his cloak, revealing his resolute bearded face and the double swords at his waist.

This is "Blooded Blade" Badis, the leader of the rebel forces in the southern part of Talon.

A fifth-level gladiator, extremely powerful.

He lowered his voice and said: "There are about two thousand city guards in Wallen City, and most of them are concentrated in the consul's mansion. So I need twenty warriors to sneak into Wallen City with me and open the city gate. Then we will attack the city together and seize food."

As soon as these words came out, someone immediately raised their hands.

"I go!"

"Boss, count me in Haines!"

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Most of the vanguards who came this time were warriors stained with blood in the gladiatorial arena.

No one is afraid of such dangerous tasks.

"Blood Blade" Badis clicked on a few, and soon there were more than ten people gathered.

Ji Xun, who was in the crowd, turned his eyes and did not shy away. He stood up decisively and said, "Leader, count me in! I am good at disguise and I am more suitable for sneaking in."

Adventurers do not need to participate in this kind of mission. After all, the risk is very high.

Just wait for the NPC to open the door and follow him in.

However, the purpose of Ji Xun's trip was not to leave the space alive.

He wants to find the key to the slave collar, and the "Gron".

His current identity is a refugee, and his trust with NPCs is very low, so he must become familiar with them as soon as possible.

And "Blood Blade" Badis is the leader of the rebel camp.

Needless to say, he must be involved in key plot points.

This is also the plot character who Ji Xun thinks is most likely to know the key to the slave collar after analyzing the information.

"Blood Blade" Badis glanced at Ji Xun, as if he was familiar with this strange warrior again, and said happily: "Okay! Come with me!"

Ji Xun nodded.

Enlightenment also appeared: "The C-level side mission is triggered: sneak into Wallen City, assassinate the gate guard, and open the south city gate; after completion, you will receive settlement evaluation and specific camp rewards depending on the level of participation;"

Judging from the previous tips on entering the enlightenment of the extradimensional space, the rewards will differ depending on the camp selection.

In other words, the rewards may be something related to the rebels.

Ji Xun didn't say anything more.

However, what surprised him slightly was that two people also stood up at this time: "Let's go together too!"

This is a team space for fifty people.

Thirty-eight slaves and twelve sergeants of the Hydralisk Legion.

All eleven are in the city, only Ji Xun is in the rebel camp.

Although the costumes were disguised with space will, Ji Xun could roughly tell which ones were "adventurers" and which ones were NPCs by looking at their expressions.

Ji Xun is not surprised that others are going.

But these two are war slaves from outside.

"Strange"

Ji Xun's eyes narrowed slightly.

Although slaves are rewarded for meritorious service, their first choice is to save their lives.

It shouldn’t be so hard to explore the space plot.

Moreover, Ji Xun had just observed everyone, and it was obvious that these two people came forward because they saw him going.

So, those two people know me?

Ji Xun's logical deduction ability is now very strong, and he can figure out something almost instantly.

If the two of them really know each other, then the only possibility is that they are related to the toad.

Hehe, this is interesting. Did the toad want to save these two people?

Ji Xun suddenly understood.

Maybe it wasn't just him, but these two people were also tricked in by Toad's design.

Even if the war slaves survive this time, they will die sooner or later.

And if the collar can be unlocked in this space, it may be the only chance.

After all, the toad's vision was very high. It must have been able to tell that Ji Xun must have extraordinary strength if he dared to agree to come in, so he just stuffed two people in.

Ji Xun had felt that Toad had something unexplained before, but now that he saw these two people appearing, the plot suddenly became clear in his mind.

He also thought of something else: "So, these two guys have a special identity? Or, they can help crack the space?"

The twenty people gathered together and headed towards the city under the cover of night.

Soon, Ji Xun knew the usefulness of those two people.

Wallen City has a city wall more than ten meters high, but this height is not an obstacle at all for high-level card masters.

But here's the rub.

The Talon Dynasty has a very high level of machinery and extraordinary technology, and there are early warning trigger devices everywhere on the city wall.

Once the alarm is called, the infiltration operation will be exposed immediately and the city gate will be locked.

Various restrictions will also be opened. At that time, with just a few people like them, the possibility of breaking the city will be zero.

Gladiators are basically melee warriors, and few are proficient in spell prohibitions.

No one seemed to notice anything unusual.

But at this time, a group of people had just approached a certain section of the city wall, when one person stopped him and said: "Be careful! There is a heat-sensing spell restriction here. The corner of the formation is at nine o'clock, covering an area of ​​fifty meters. Don't get close. "

Ji Xun looked at the tall, thin boy and recognized him as one of the two war slaves who had followed him.

Elemental Path [Diamond 8-Spellmancer].

This is a career sequence that is good at studying various forbidden spells.

Seeing this, Ji Xun also felt that the person that Toad had stuffed in was indeed of some use.

The leader Badis glanced at the man and approved: "Okay!"

The group avoided that road and chose another gap in the city wall. They successfully sneaked into the city without triggering any alarms.

The original plan was for everyone to force the card together, kill the small groups of city guards, and then open the city gate.

At this time, Ji Xun stood up at the right time and suggested: "Chief, you can let me try it first."

Although they knew that no matter what they did, the military's siege had already taken shape, they still had to go through the process.

His move also made him look familiar.

Leader Badis nodded in recognition: "What is your name?"

"The rising sun."

Ji Xun said calmly.

There was a lot of movement in trying to kill a few groups of city guards by rushing through the cards.

But it couldn't be easier to kill a guard quietly and leave in disguise.

Ji Xun observed for a moment and squatted in the corner to see a guard peeing wildly.

After laying down, he put on his clothes and headed to the guard's control room without hesitation.

The city gate of Wallen City is a steam-mechanized gate that cannot be destroyed by force without human power.

But correspondingly, the control room is controlled and it is difficult for people outside to open it.

This is a fourth-order space, and generally speaking, the strongest existence is fifth-order.

But it was impossible for that kind of being to come and see the door.

Ji Xun sneaked into the control room with a perfect disguise, quietly killed a group of guards with his strong strength, and opened the mechanical city gate directly.

Enlightenment appeared instantly: "Completed the C-level mission: Destroy the City. Excellent evaluation, and received an additional +30% reward settlement;"

Ji Xun also conveniently destroyed the control system, making it impossible to close the city gate.

This also stunned Bartis and his group outside.

They never expected that it would be so easy to break through the city defenses.

I thought there would be a fierce fight.

As soon as the door opened, more than two hundred gladiators hiding in the wilderness rushed into the city and rushed straight to the consul's mansion with lightning speed.

Although there were ten times the number of city guards in Wallen City, they were smashed into pieces by the gladiators before they could gather together.

The saddest thing was Centurion Billy of the Hydralisk Legion who had previously chosen the city defense army.

As soon as they entered the space, before they had time to trigger some plot tasks, the city's fire burst into the sky.

"No, Lord Billy, the rebels have entered the city!"

"Damn it! How could those rebels come so fast? Didn't the intelligence say that they would fight fiercely at the city gate?"

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I thought that choosing the City Guards would increase the probability of survival, but I didn't expect that this time it would be the opposite.

Worse was yet to come.

Unfortunately, Ji Xun also knew exactly where they would meet.

Moreover, he was already familiar with the layout of the entire Wallen City from the intelligence.

His heroic actions before had gained the trust of the rebels. At this moment, Ji Xun was leading a group of wolf-like rebels towards the Hydralisks.

Even though Centurion Billy was not weak in battle, he was killed by the slain god-like "Blood Blade" Badis under his two swords.

Eleven people, no one left.

This also saves Ji Xun's effort.

When he chose the slave camp, his disguised identity was already suspected.

Therefore, these Hydralisk Legion members will never get out alive.

There are also fifth-level knight commanders and elite knights in the consul's residence, but that is no longer something Ji Xun wants to get involved with.

The gladiators turned into bloodthirsty wolves and went crazy killing one by one.

More than two hundred gladiators rushed into the city and sent two thousand city defense troops fleeing in all directions.

Ji Xun also acted very bravely and helped deal with some of them.

One is to show your face. The second is that what he needs may not only be in the plot, but also in the settlement evaluation.

"Kill the city guards, gain +1 combat merit, and additional settlement reward +0.2%"

"Complete the D-level mission and kill Captain Jim of the City Guard Knights."

"Complete the C-level mission, capture the Archon's granary steward, and obtain information."

"Complete the B-level mission, break into the Archon's mansion, the participation rate is 97%, and the probability of obtaining special cards in the lottery increases."

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The eleven members of the Hydralisk Legion are dead, and Ji Xun is the only person in the space who currently knows the information.

Although no one who chose the rebel camp has survived before, Ji Xun has participated in many difficult difficulties and has some experience.

The world in the extradimensional space is like a script, which itself has a context to follow.

It's like playing a main mission of the game, and there are many side missions.

Relying on that information, he tried various plot triggers and directly eliminated seven or eight missions.

Coupled with the A-level mission when I came in before, as long as I can get out alive this time, there is a high probability that the evaluation will be above A-level.

The probability of drawing rare cards will also become higher and higher.

But what he wants is not an A-level review.

But S-class.

Simply clear this extra-dimensional space, so that your location after exiting will not be under the control of the Hydralisk Legion.

That's what the toad meant when he stuffed two people in.

Just as he was thinking about it, two people covered in blood and looking like they had fought a fierce battle came to the door.

The tall, thin boy was the incantation warlock who had seen the restrictions imposed by the city wall before.

Seeing that there was no one around, he took the initiative and said: "Your Excellency, is that the gentleman Mr. Aragon mentioned? My name is Allen."

Ji Xun looked at the two of them and said nothing.

He also learned that the toad was called "Aragorn".

He could see the "angry" between the two of them.

But the strange thing is that he always feels a little strange about another short man.

Allen looked at Ji Xun without saying a word and felt that he was a bit cold and arrogant, so he took the initiative and said: "Mr. Aragon said, let us follow you, maybe you can help us."

Ji Xun narrowed his eyes and asked, "What abilities do you have?"

"As you can see, my career sequence is [Spell Warlock]."

Allen said, and introduced the people around him: "This is my friend, Brulu."

Ji Xun listened, his eyebrows slightly raised as if he were smiling.

Toad's favor must still be given.

But if it doesn't help the plot, Ji Xun won't bring two oil bottles.

He will definitely let the two of them find a place to hide and wait for him to crack the space.

Lying down is the best way to cooperate.

However, he didn't think it was as simple as plugging two people in for cooperation.

Ji Xun looked playfully at the other person who had never spoken.

He might want to cooperate with some guys who hide their heads and tail, and he also guessed that this person is the real purpose of the toad.

But he didn't want to explore the other party's identity, and just said: "Well, I know. Then you can just find a place to hide."

"Hide?"

Allen frowned as he listened.

In his opinion, he was already very polite, but this guy's attitude was too cold and arrogant.

And it’s a bit overwhelming, right?

No matter what, he is a very good spell magician. It’s just that we don’t work together, and you want us to hide?

His expression was obviously a little unconvinced, as if he thought the "Eastern Wasteland spy" in front of him was no big deal.

Doesn't this guy think that he can pass the S-level evaluation in this difficult alien space by himself?

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Ji Xun caught the other person's expression and didn't want to explain the misunderstanding.

But out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the man named "Bulu" again.

This guy disguises himself very well and is inconspicuous.

Before, Ji Xun couldn't see the flaw at all.

But "I am the world" has a very special ability.

That is, in the world he understands, if some incomprehensible existence appears, the causal line will be very strange, like a "BUG".

This "Bulu" gave Ji Xun this strange feeling.

He couldn't see the problem.

But I vaguely feel there is a problem.

I can't tell what's wrong.

He could only speculate from the side that there must be a deep meaning when the toad was inserted into this person.

And the most important thing is that this guy can disguise himself perfectly, but the partners around her can't.

Alan's micro-expressions just now showed in Ji Xun's eyes that this "Bulu" was not just a partner.

The other party didn't want to tell, and Ji Xun didn't intend to ask.

So non-cooperation is the best attitude.

"you"

Allen wanted to say something else.

The "Brulu" also realized that it was rude to still be wearing a cloak, and opened it, revealing an ordinary face with dots of freckles.

She interrupted her companion and said with a smile: "Alan, this gentleman has noticed it. You don't need to say anything."

He was obviously a man, but he spoke in a very soft female voice.

Ji Xun looked at this calmness and narrowed his eyes slightly: Is there really a problem?

However, he was more curious, how could such a clever disguise be achieved?

The man introduced himself: "My name is 'Alice'. Because my identity is quite special among the Dragon Rebel Army, I have always had a disguise. However, sir, your disguise is better than mine."

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Allen's expression changed drastically when he heard it, and he seemed to be shocked that his partner told him his real name.

If anyone knew about the bounty for information that this name pointed to, it could be taken to the Holy See in exchange for top merit!

Alice guessed what her companion was thinking, shook her head and said, "It doesn't matter. This gentleman has never even heard of Mr. Aragon's name. Let alone me."

This woman is very smart.

Ji Xun looked at her expression and became more and more curious. Did Mr. Toad bring in a very special person?

It seems that she relied on this perfect disguise to hide among the slaves without being discovered.

Of course, being able to survive until now is most likely due to the secret protection of Toad.

Alice said: "Before, I didn't have much confidence that I could leave alive. But now it seems that Mr. Aragon has such a high opinion of you, and I believe it. Your Excellency is indeed special."

As she said that, she looked at Ji Xun, her eyes suddenly brightened, and said: "If you are not afraid of getting into trouble, I can tell you my true identity, and even everything you want to know."

Ji Xun interrupted, shook his head and said, "No need. Just tell me what abilities you have."

Identity is not important in this extradimensional space.

We'll know when we get out alive.

Alice seemed to have guessed that he would not listen. She nodded politely and said, "I am a fourth-level professional [Dream Weaver Witch] in the [4 of Hearts - Witch] sequence. I am good at some spells similar to mind reading."

Ji Xun asked curiously: "Mind reading?"

But he only cares about whether this ability can help break the situation.

Alice pondered for a moment and then added: "To be precise, it's one of the fifty-two secrets, "Fairytale Town White Crow". "

As she spoke, a strange white crow appeared on her shoulder.

The crow looked at Ji Xun with empty eyes, like a white bottomless pit.

As Allen listened to his companion reveal all his abilities, his expression was uncontrollably shocked, as if he was saying to his companion: Is this guy on the other side trustworthy?

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Hearing this, Ji Xun's pupils shrank slightly.

When he looked at Miss Alice disguised as a teenager, something suddenly changed.

That white crow is her curse spirit.

Very special.

Being able to master magical mysteries is more than just identity.

This is no ordinary "mind reading" either.

No wonder he felt like this woman could see through his own thoughts.

It turned out to be the case.

Ji Xun didn't ask further.

Asking about other people's extraordinary abilities is inherently offensive.

But just from the fact that he understands the magic and mystery, it can be seen that this person's identity is really not simple.

Ji Xun introduced himself politely and said, "Ji Xun. Nice to meet you two."

Alice also behaved like a princess. She tilted her head gracefully, as if doing a half-curtsey, and said, "Hello, Mr. Ji Xun. Nice to meet you."

Allen on the side looked at Ji Xun's clown-like professional smile, looked at himself more indifferently than before, and said quietly in his heart: "Does this guy have two faces? One just now, and one now."

Ji Xun likes to cooperate with smart people without any hassle.

Without any nonsense, he asked directly: "So, Miss Alice, have you found the 'Gron'?"

Alice shook her head and said bluntly: "No. I have been observing before, but I didn't find such a person in the team. I will observe again when the people from behind come."

"Ah."

Ji Xun wasn't surprised, he thought so too.

I didn't notice it before, most likely it's because I haven't entered the city yet.

It's not too late to ask later.

He turned to ask: "Where is the 'traitor'? Have you discovered it?"

Alice also shook her head: "No. I used mind reading to check the people around me before. Either that person was not under my observation, or there was something special on him that could prevent such mysterious methods from being detected."

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Ji Xun looked thoughtful as he listened, which was not too surprising.

Judging from the current plot difficulty, if there is a "traitor", it must be a highly difficult hidden plot.

The possibility of being seen through mind reading in this way is slim.

Alice seemed to feel that she should be of some help, and added: "However, if that guy can have severe psychological fluctuations, the probability of my perception will be greatly increased."

"Severe psychological fluctuations?"

Ji Xun thought of something, and thought of a backup plan he had deduced before, and said: "I do have a plan that I can try."

If you want to get an S-level rating, you must dig deeper into the plot.

This traitor is a very crucial part.

Two hundred warriors of the rebel army broke through the city of Warren.

At this moment, the city was full of war, warehouses were opened, and mountains of food were discovered amidst cheers.

After Ji Xun and the other three discussed the plan, he went to find the leader Badis to implement the plan.

Alice and Allen were left where they were.

Allen looked at his companions with worry on his face: "Sister Alice, do you think you shouldn't trust a stranger too much? I mean, if he is caught, or any hypnotic interrogation method, as long as he tells you Your name will cause big trouble. Not to mention..."

Alice interrupted his worries, her eyes filled with anticipation: "That gentleman is trustworthy."

Allen looked sideways and said, "Ah? Did you detect something using a secret method?"

Alice recalled something, and a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes: "No. That Mr. Ji Xun is very special. Instead of reading what he was thinking, I only saw a group of demons in his heart."

Allen was a little confused and repeated: "A group? Demons?"

"Ah."

Alice nodded and explained: "Normally speaking, he should have been mentally deformed in this situation. But he is not. He is also extremely wise. This already shows that he has an extraordinary mind. And my magical skills He was able to hide it even from the seventh level, but he discovered it. His extraordinary ability is also very special. I guess it is also some kind of mysterious magic of the fifty-two magic."

Mind reading is not like reading one person, but the chaotic information of dozens of mentally disturbed people.

This was what surprised her the most.

Allen still didn't understand: "Ah? Is it so powerful?"

Alice smiled slightly and said: "Mr. Aragon said that he is very powerful, of course he is."

Allen complained: "No matter how powerful he is, he is still a fourth level. If we want to clear the S level, it is only possible for the three of us to cooperate. But I always feel that that guy wants to do it alone from beginning to end? Oh! I know Well, isn’t it true that the Eastern Wasteland is very barren? There may not be such a difficult extra-dimensional space there at all.”

Listening to her companion's chatter, Alice's eyes gradually deepened and she expressed her opinion: "No. That gentleman must have experienced something more terrifying than death. That's why he has such a firm and calm mind."

After a pause, she said calmly: "I think that without us, if that gentleman tried a difficult plot, the clearance rate would be higher."

Allen was very puzzled, and his eyes were dark: "Sister Alice, do you think too highly of him?"

Alice also didn't understand where Ji Xun's confidence came from.

She shook away her complicated thoughts and said: "Forget it, let's not talk about that. Since we have agreed to cooperate, just wait and see the results. In any case, Mr. Aragon was caught to cover me. I will definitely To save him."

Hearing this, Allen also nodded seriously: "Yes!"

With that said, the two of them disappeared into the courtyard.

(End of this chapter)