From Prisoner to Si Chen..

Chapter 384 Commission
The night is deep.

Guillen drove back to Morales Street.

On the way, he was thinking about the "Solar Eclipse Society".

This extremely mysterious organization repeatedly provoked trouble and wreaked havoc in the empire, first fanning the flames in Bosnia in the north and stirring up civil unrest, and then stimulating volcanic miasma in Blood Harbor in the south.

Even Agni, the "Silver Crown Knight" and one of Caesar's four knights, offered himself as material so that Pala could overload the "Philosopher's Sword" and seal the crater.

This further shortened Pala's lifespan.

The Empire must hate the "Eclipse Society" and "Windmill Cat" Pal Solomon to the core.

Moreover, the "Windmill Cat" has many enemies. In addition to the "Crippled King" of the Twelve Moon Sichen, it also devoured Lilia Eng, the sister of "The Flood" of the January Sichen.

Even Miss Torina's disability is related to "Mr. Sulfur" and can only be cured by winning the "Crown" of "Windmill Cat".

For these reasons, Gilan also wants to help the Empire completely wipe out the "Eclipse Society".

Although, with his current strength, he is not even qualified to be the opponent of "Windmill Cat".

But he can contribute his own part. While the "Windmill Cat" is severely injured by the Four Horsemen and is hiding in the dark to recuperate, he should try his best to eliminate the "Windmill Cat"'s followers and weaken its influence.

From a certain perspective, this can be considered as indirectly helping Miss Tolina... In addition, a very important point is that given Gillan's current status and position, his choice is definitely "correct".

Why not gain the favor of three parties at the same time?

"Schnauzer, let's start with you."

Jilan's eyes were cold.

Originally, he did not have such a deep hatred towards the "Eclipse Society", but after the group from Kamisama no Sō was framed and attacked by Schnauzer, the fuse in his heart was ignited.

When the time is right, the bomb of revenge will explode.

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One thousand kilometers south of Mussiti.

Palin State, Blue Zone, Cockburn City.

On the top floor of a detached apartment in the city center, in a large and spacious room, a mature and slender figure in a black dress was standing in front of the French window, holding a silver-plated microphone and talking to the person on the phone.

"Hello, Yuniski, it's me, Crow."

"It's like this, I want to entrust you with a favor..."

The lady listened to the voice of the "cane-making old man" on the microphone and fell silent for a while.

"No time?... This is what all the members of the cult responded to. In fact, it's just that my offer was too low and they were unwilling to accept it."

"Ms. Crow, it's not that I think your salary is too low, but I really can't get away."

The old man who made the cane laughed bitterly on the hotline.

"Most members of Night Rose are passionate about research and wish there were forty-eight hours in a day... Your commission is time-consuming and laborious, and it is indeed difficult to handle."

"Well, I see."

Lady Crow sighed in disappointment.

At this time, the old man on the other end of the hotline was silent for a moment, but made a suggestion:
"Crow, why don't you ask Blood Owl? He has outstanding combat skills and is a student of White Sage. He should be able to handle your commission."

"Blood Owl?" Lady Crow groaned. "Indeed, his ability is beyond doubt. But he is also a formal member and the holder of the Knight Chess. I probably can't give him what he wants."

"You are wrong, Crow." Yuniski laughed twice. "You have exactly what he needs... because he is on the same path as you."

"You mean the 5th level secret of February's Path to Director?"

Ms. Crow frowned slightly.

"As a student of the White Sage, he should have no shortage of secret teachings..."

"You are in a blind spot."

Yoniski laughed.

"The White Sage is a pillar of contemporary alchemy. He is very particular about the principle of 'equivalent exchange'. He will never easily give away his secret teachings even to his students."

"Since it requires effort, Blood Owl might accept your commission. There's no harm in giving it a try. Go give him a call."

"Well... okay." Ms. Crow thought for a moment and said.

Not long after, the two hung up the hotline.

Click.

The lady put away the silver-plated microphone and stared at the night view of the city outside the window. After a while, she murmured:
"You've made great progress, Blood Owl... I almost forgot that you can now stand on equal footing with us."

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Early the next morning.

After Gillan finished his breakfast in the restaurant, he took a bus to Triumph Building, intending to "report for class" with Teacher Pala.

But while in the car, he suddenly received an alchemy hotline call.

Gillan glanced at the driver ahead of him.

The military bodyguard held the steering wheel, looked straight ahead, and turned a deaf ear.

He then took out the hotline, connected it and put it to his ear.

"Hey?"

"Blood Owl, it's me, Crow..."

"Ms. Crow?" Jilan raised his eyebrows.

"I have a commission here, I wonder if you are interested?"

Ms. Crow went straight to the point and spoke directly on the phone.

"Go ahead." Jilan looked at the street view outside the window and smiled at the hotline.

"I need you to help me go to the 'Fosaka Kingdom' and find a real film called 'The Legend of the Unbeaten' there."

Ms. Crow whispered in her mature voice.

"This film is very important to our current work, but due to lack of manpower, it is difficult to proceed, so we have to entrust others to help."

"The Kingdom of Fosaka..."

Gillan murmured.

This kingdom is located outside the western border of the Bremen Empire, in the gap between the Bremen Empire and the Stuttgart Empire. It is a neutral kingdom that has nothing to do with either.

But in fact, it is just one of the many small countries scattered around. Its national strength is weak, its population is sparse, and its land area is probably smaller than that of a state in the empire.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Crow... I'm currently studying mysticism and alchemy with my teacher, so I'm afraid I can't spare the time."

Gillan sighed.

Hearing this, Ms. Crow seemed very disappointed. After a moment of silence, she tried again:
"Don't you want to hear what the reward is?"

"Hmm?" Jilan became interested and asked with a chuckle, "Then please explain, Ms. Crow."

"February's Path to Directing, the Secret of the 5th-Level Essence 'Lighting'... Are you interested?"

A female voice came from the other end of the hotline. Jilan was startled.

Although he took an original approach, the deduction of "Colorful" needs to be based on the path of "director".

Therefore, the 5th level "light" secret is indispensable.

This is also what he has been pursuing.

Ms. Crow offered to teach him the secrets as a reward, which was a great opportunity for him and Gillan didn't want to miss it.

"Well, let's put it this way..." Gilan thought for a moment. "Can you give me some time to think about it?"

"How about two days?" Lady Crow agreed.

"No need, I will give you an answer tonight."

Gillan said.

He mainly wanted to ask the teacher for his opinion. After all, this commission required him to go abroad, which would presumably take a long time.

"Okay, no problem." Ms. Crow said softly.

Click.

After Jilan hung up the hotline, the car just arrived downstairs of Triumph Building.

Soon, he arrived at the chairman's office.

"Teacher, I'm here."

As soon as Gillan entered, he closed the door and bowed to the white-haired old gentleman standing by the window.

Pala turned her head and looked at the clock. It was seven fifty.

"Good, you're not late."

He turned and smiled at Gillan.

"Then from today on, I will officially begin to teach you mystical knowledge, including alchemy, but not limited to it."

"Okay, teacher." Jilan said respectfully.

Pala came over, stood in front of him, and said calmly:
"Jilan, I will put alchemy aside for later. First, I need to test your combat skills so that I can teach you more advanced bodybuilding techniques, meditation techniques, and swordsmanship."

"I know you are good at these, so I plan to further strengthen your strengths and make them your real advantages."

Pala was holding a white cane, facing the light from the window.

The voice was low and not loud, but it made Jilan's heart surge.

"Although I am better at alchemy, I also know a thing or two about these. I believe you will benefit from them."

"More importantly, I believe that a great alchemist is by no means a weak person. Only when one has strong strength can one achieve something and display his knowledge more conveniently."

"Do you understand it?"

"I understand, teacher." Jilan took a deep breath and nodded.

"Very good." Pala nodded. "Come with me."

After saying that, he took out his "King Chess".

When the chess piece turned back to its place, a golden light suddenly burst out.

Jilan took a step forward tacitly, and in the golden light, stepped into the "Chessboard Manor" that existed between the mortal world.

A cool breeze carrying the scent of roses blows on your face.

Jilan blinked and found that the surrounding environment was empty lawn, the sky was clear and the white clouds were leisurely.

The white-haired old gentleman was leaning on a cane, standing straight, facing him not far away.

"Don't worry about the damage to the environment. Everything here can be decomposed and reconstructed under the miracle of Ms. Mei Weng."

Pala smiled.

"Next, let go and fight with me... No need to worry."

"is teacher."

Jilan took a deep breath and took out the Stick of Laughter.

His medium-length hair turned from blond to red, and his body grew taller at a speed visible to the naked eye, with muscles bulging all over his body.

Bang! !

Jilan stepped on the ground, creating a dent. His figure followed a blurry path and came to the front of the white-haired old gentleman.

Its gray cane had transformed into a flower basket cross sword at some point, and after turning on the green gunpowder burning mode, it emitted a faint green luster and high temperature.

woo-

As soon as Jilan made a move, he used his most skilled "Bleeding Sword" the secret of the zodiac, and slashed out a hexagram sword wind.

Jingle bell! !

But the old gentleman Pala stood still, not retreating a single step, holding the white staff in one hand, and with the same amazing speed, he swung out twelve strikes in the blink of an eye, accurately colliding with the cross sword.

Sparks flew and there was a loud clanging sound of metal colliding.

"I didn't expect that in just a few months, you have already mastered the 'Bleeding Sword' to such an extent."

Pala's originally calm face showed shock.

He suddenly shook his wrist, and the white cane in his hand instantly left countless afterimages.

Clang! !

Jilan just felt a numbness in the palm of his hand.

The flower basket cross sword in his hand almost slipped out.

His pupils shrank and he was about to retreat.

The next second, the white cane had already gently pressed against his left chest.

A little further forward and it would pierce the heart!

"I lost, teacher."

Jilan slowly put down the flower basket and cross sword in his hand and said in a deep voice.

He knew that Pala was very strong, but when he really fought with him, Gilan realized that he had underestimated the strength of this legendary figure.

Even though the old man did not use any powerful moves, he was able to break the opponent's attack with just these few simple and plain stick techniques.

"That's pretty good, Gillan."

Pala encouraged.

He took back his white cane, stuck it on the ground, and said:

"Next, without weapons, I will test your hand-to-hand combat skills..."

"is teacher!"

Jilan took a deep breath and said.

(End of this chapter)