Chapter 87: 086 It’s exciting just thinking about it
After that, Riley provided Vivian’s team with more detailed explanations, such as where to gather and what routes and actions to take to avoid being seen, secretly escorting the target to the Royal Capital.
In this respect, as the team leader, Vivian was responsible and listened attentively, taking notes of all the key points. Tielle, Lu Muya, and Merica were also focused, evidently placing great importance on this commission.
It was essential to give it importance.
The group was preparing to transport a Level 77 Demon Clan criminal, who was one of the masterminds behind a significant assassination incident in the Royal Capital ten years ago. The perpetrator had plotted against countless Nobles and even members of the Royal Family, earning extreme enmity from high officials and dignitaries in the Royal Capital, who would have preferred to execute him personally. The importance of this escort mission couldn’t be overstated.
Furthermore, since the Old Demon Clan Faction was involved, no matter how one looked at it, this commission was destined to be extraordinary. The adventurers, tasked with the execution, naturally had to be extremely vigilant.
Shane alone seemed to be listening carefully but was already muttering to himself in his mind,
“What should I do now?”
From the current pace, it seemed impossible to deceive the Old Demon Clan Faction.
“Should I consult with the Lady first?”
Shane thought so but quickly dismissed the idea.
Even though he collaborated with Laischa, this commission was too critical, and if he rashly revealed anything to Laischa, causing her to act selfishly for her own purposes, Shane wouldn’t be able to face Vivian.
In other words, Shane preferred to stand with Vivian rather than Laischa.
After all, Shane didn’t fully trust Laischa yet. Their relationship, euphemistically called collaboration, was merely a union of convenience for their respective goals, and to suggest there was any trust between them would be strange.
Otherwise, why would Shane be able to act so tough in front of Laischa?
It was because Shane was still on guard against her.
On the other hand, not only Vivian but also Riley and Tielle had shown Shane considerable care and had helped him with many things that didn’t need to be spoken to be understood. Thus, Shane could never betray their trust.
Shane was genuinely grateful to Vivian and the others.
Therefore, he felt it was better not to let Laischa know about this matter.
“It doesn’t matter anyway if I don’t deal with the Old Demon Clan Faction.”
Initially, Shane wanted to sabotage the Old Demon Clan Faction, simply to avoid being targeted for vengeance in some distasteful plot twist.
If that proved impossible, Shane wouldn’t persist.
“Besides, I am a man with cheats. If something were to occur, wouldn’t I still have some solution?”
With this thought, Shane decisively gave up, demonstrating his unusual ability to accept situations as they were.
Having come to terms with this, Shane’s mind cleared, and he no longer concerned himself with other trivial matters, listening attentively alongside Vivian’s team to Riley’s explanations.
Riley continued speaking for a full hour before letting everyone disperse.
Afterward, they all discussed the matter amongst themselves for a while before dispersing.
With the task scheduled in two days, everyone needed to go back and prepare as best they could.
“I… I need to figure out how to take care of my family first!”
Lu Muya expressed her unease, clearly worried about how to arrange for her seven younger sisters during her absence from Lamijion.
“I’ll also consult with the elders of the Elf Clan about useful magic and methods of creating Magic Tools.”
Merica also appeared eager to prepare as much as possible.
“I am ready to depart at any time.”
Tielle remained calm and composed, as if to tell everyone that she was always prepared to give her all in battle.
As for Vivian, after hesitating for a bit, she asked Shane a question.
“We’re one thing, but do you really intend to participate in this assignment?”
Vivian seemed to be considering something.
There was no helping it.
“Logically, you’re still a newcomer under assessment, and there’s no reason for you to accompany us on such a significant task,” Vivian said seriously to Shane. “If you want to stay in Lamijion, then just say so.”
It seemed that Vivian had no intention of treating Shane differently because of his uniqueness.
Shane knew that Vivian did not want him to think that they were using his power.
Others might not be aware, but Vivian and Tielle must know somewhat about Shane’s hidden strength; hence, they did not want to decide on his participation in this mission without his consent, right?
Although having Shane, with his tremendous hidden power, would make the task much more reassuring, Vivian clearly did not want to ignore his wishes for that reason.
To this, Shane had only one response.
“Am I not a member of this team?”
Shane’s resolute words somewhat shocked Vivian and the others.
At least, Vivian seemed a bit moved.
“Since you put it that way…”
Vivian apologized to Shane with a smile.
Shane also smiled and told Vivian not to worry about it, while he silently lamented.
(If I stay here, once that lady learns that I hid this matter and made her wait in vain, she’ll probably come after me right away, won’t she?)
Shane wasn’t afraid of her, but rather than being bothered, he preferred to see that lady frantic and exasperated when she couldn’t find him to settle accounts.
Just thinking about it, Shane felt a thrill.
So, they all agreed to meet again in two days and then dispersed.
Shane also left the guild directly and returned to the inn.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
Soon, the time to undertake the secret mission arrived.
Following Vivian’s instructions, Shane prepared some clothes and toiletries, packed them in a bundle, and took them with the Holy Sword, wrapped in a long-shaped package, before leaving the inn.
However, Shane did not head to the guild but instead went directly to the center of Lamijion.
There, there was a gigantic building specifically used for office purposes.
Like the adventurer’s guild, the building was situated on a vast plaza, but the plaza was surrounded by a wall and patrolled and trained by the knight order, resembling a military stronghold, filled with a solemn and strict atmosphere.
And here, many people had already gathered.