"It’s a simple request. If you happen to discover the Headhunter Syndicate’s guild leader’s location before I do, I would like you to contact instead of engaging in battle. The player who goes by the na Vault—I will take care of him personally. As long as guild leader ng Jiang agrees to these terms, I don’t mind handing this small batch of pills over to Sacred Beasts." Izroth stated.
"Sure. Since Palace Master Izroth feels so strongly about it, how can I deny your request? Although I have to admit that it is sowhat regrettable. I was really quite looking forward to punching that arrogant leader in the face a few hundred tis." ng Jiang’s replied with a radiant smile.
Izroth inwardly shook his head. He wondered how soone could say such vicious words with that kind of look on their face. If this were a player’s first ti eting ng Jiang, they would not believe a sentence like that would leave the mouth of such a beauty.
Izroth handed the bag containing forty Evil Cleansing Pills to ng Jiang, who wasted no ti distributing it to the mbers of her Sacred Beasts.
For Izroth to go so far as to willingly give away such valuable pills, ng Jiang knew that whatever grudge existed between him and the Headhunter Syndicate’s guild leader, Vault, was not simple.
Truthfully, ng Jiang would never leave the disposing of an enemy to an outsider. After all, it was more than re revenge against the Headhunter Syndicate who dared attacked them in their own territory. Their pride as a top guild was on the line! If they did not strike back, others would look at them as weak or easy to step over if rumors were to spread.
That’s why even though the pills played a part in ng Jiang’s agreeing to Izroth’s offer, it was mainly his skills that convinced her to give way. Not to ntion, ng Jiang knew that maintaining a friendly relationship with Izroth and the Mystical Realm Palace would only prove beneficial in the long run.
"I’m looking forward to seeing what other surprises you have in store for , Mr. First Place." ng Jiang internalized.
...
Around 45 minutes later...
Woosh!
A strong gale of wind blew past the Sacred Beasts mbers as a humanoid figure erged from out of thin air.
Hundred Lakes returned and imdiately went to et with Izroth and ng Jiang. There was a look of excitent on his face that could not be contained.
"Leader—the effects of this Evil Cleansing Pills are amazing! I’ve never seen anything like it!" Hundred Lakes stated. He then went on to explain what happened when he entered the blood mist.
According to Hundred Lakes, the Evil Cleansing Pills instantly dispelled the overbearing effects of the blood mist!
The last ti Hundred Lakes stepped into the blood mist, he and the players in his party died after only being exposed to it for less than five seconds. By the ti they noticed the effects of the blood mist, it was already too late. Even after they rushed out, their HP continued to rapidly fall despite their best efforts to sustain their health.
Those under the blood mist’s effects had all healing they received reduced by 80%. This heal reduction debuff paired with the blood mist inflicting damage over ti due to its poisonous nature—it was impossible for healers to keep up with the pace.
However, this ti was different. While the Evil Cleansing Pill did not completely eradicate the blood mist’s detrintal effects, it made it so that Hundred Lakes could survive through the initial damage it inflicted. Since he lacked healing-type skills, Hundred Lakes had to use a high-grade potion to ultimately survive. Still, this was huge! Last ti, even a high-grade potion was not enough with the heal reduction debuff. Of course, Hundred Lakes added that if they wanted to go through the blood mist to reach the other side, they would still require enough healers to do so.
The Evil Cleansing Pill may have made the effects tolerable, but the blood mist was still not sothing just anyone could stroll through.
anwhile, after listening to Hundred Lakes, Izroth beca even more interested in this blood mist.
’Even the Phantasmagoria in the hardcore Great Sea Palace raid was purged by the Evil Cleansing Pill. The fact that this blood mist can overpower it to a certain degree—how interesting.’
"You’ve done well, Hundred Lakes. If we can advance through the blood mist, not only will we cut our travel ti in half, but we will not have to concern ourselves with enemy traps or stray soldiers. Going by your recount of events, the number of healers we have on hand should be sufficient as long as we manage our potion intake correctly." ng Jiang stated.
She then turned to Izroth and continued, "We don’t know what lies within the blood mist; however, I believe the potential benefits outweigh the risk. If Palace Master Izroth is prepared, we will take our leave at once."
Izroth gave a slight nod and replied, "It seems I will be in your care for a while, guild leader ng Jiang. Lead the way."
Following Izroth’s confirmation, ng Jiang gathered the mbers of her Sacred Beasts together and inford them of the plans. A few of them were a little skeptical; however, the fact that Hundred Lakes personally went to test things set their minds at ease.
After a few minutes, ng Jiang and Sacred Beasts all equipped a black cloak created by their guild’s Tailor. They also made sure to provided Izroth with a cloak.
’Oh? Isn’t this the sa player who made my Attire of a Silent Night? Since they were selling a rare outfit in the auction house, I assud they were not attached to any guild; however, it turns out the world is a small place. It appears there are more to Tailors in RML than simply making clothes that look presentable.’
Na: Moonlit Concealing Mantle(Rare)
Creator: Divine Needle
Description: A mantle threaded with the wings of a Moonlit Forest Fae that, once equipped, allows the user to blend into their natural surroundings, making it increasingly difficult for those more than ten ters away from the user’s position to detect their presence. It is crafted from finer materials by a skilled and talented tailor.
Special Note: When this outfit is worn, all other equipnt, excluding the wearer’s weapon(s), becos automatically hidden. The wearer can choose to keep certain equipnt pieces visible.
If this cloak had such an effect, Izroth wondered what secrets his Attire of a Silent Night hid; after all, it did ntion having a few built-in hidden effects in its item description. However, Izroth had yet to co across any of these so-called hidden effects.
’I will have to ask ng Jiang to introduce to this Divine Needle so that I can ask them directly. For now, there is a more pressing matter at hand.’
"Rember, we are heading into enemy territory! Even if we have the Moonlit Concealing Mantles, do not let your guard down!" ng Jiang declared.
"Yes!" The mbers of Sacred Beasts responded in unison.
"Good! Now—let’s teach the Headhunter Syndicate what it ans to offend our Sacred Beasts!" ng Jiang stated with a smile as her gaze turned cold.
...
Approximately one hour later...
Izroth, ng Jiang, and the mbers of Sacred Beasts had been moving nonstop through the Demilitarization Belt. There were a few close calls along the way; however, they managed to slip deep into enemy territory undetected thanks to the Moonlit Concealing Mantle.
At the mont, the group had just arrived before a towering chasm of a large rocky terrain that stood more than two hundred ters high. The chasm spanned roughly five ters across; therefore, not much room was available to maneuver freely for a group as big as theirs.
Though what stood out the most about this chasm was not its height or limited space but rather the blood-colored mist that filled every corner of it. Just being close to the mist made one feel uncomfortable.
"We’re here." ng Jiang said as she stood a couple of ters away from the entrance to the chasm. This was her first ti seeing the blood mist in person, and it was the sa for most of the other Sacred Beasts mbers as well.
At the sa ti, Izroth stood with a solemn expression in front of the chasm.
’Oh? What’s with this unnatural amount of bloodl.u.s.t?’
The instant Izroth stepped near the entrance to the chasm, an unbelievable amount of bloodl.u.s.t and killing intent washed over him that caused even his Soul Sense to be montarily overwheld! But, more than anything, he was amazed at how none the Sacred Beasts mbers, ng Jiang included, seed not to notice its presence!
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