Chapter 566: News of the Infinity Stones
[You resisted the first curse erosion. Current Status: Special Infected (1/15)]
[Successfully resist the erosion for 15 days, and you will obtain Trait · Bone-Piercing Chill]
Yun Wujiu sat in the empty shop. This so-called shop was actually a "roughcast." Probably some shaping-type magic directly extracted the rock from underground and turned it into the shape of a house.
Moreover, tables and chairs were made of earth and stone, and it even partitioned out an inner compartment for resting. Each shop was about 60 square meters. Not considered very large, but enough for one Reincarnator to live and rest.
Yun Wujiu looked at the prompt on his panel with a somewhat stern expression. Having discussed it with the people in the assembly, he knew this was probably a curse from the [Sweet Home] world.
The 15-day cycle was very iconic.
Moreover, he knew very well that he indeed had weaknesses in his heart, which was why he was eroded by this kind of curse.
Losing consciousness directly the first time made his situation very dangerous. If it weren't for Mercenary Tao's terrifyingly unmatched Conqueror's Haki, he probably would have had to spend some effort to regain his reason.
Yun Wujiu's mental power perceived that Yang Yan had chosen a shop very far from him, so he also stopped paying attention. He had already acknowledged Mercenary Tao's strength at this time.
It was indeed no longer on the same level as a Title-level Reincarnator like him. Although he couldn't confirm exactly what domain Mercenary Tao's [Authority] was in, just based on his meager mastery of elements, he was completely unable to match the other party's lightning.
What's more, as everyone knew, Mercenary Tao was a martial artist...
Yun Wujiu lay down and began to calm his mind, waiting for the higher-ups of the assembly to arrive and discuss with Mercenary Tao.
He vaguely guessed that their assembly, the Far East Magic Association, probably could no longer monopolize that mission. With Yang Yan's profit-seeking and cowardly nature, he would highly likely hand that thing over to Mercenary Tao in exchange for his own survival.
Yun Wujiu cleared his mind, controlling his mental stability through meditation so he wouldn't suffer erosion again.
A night passed. Before the sun rose, Yun Wujiu was awakened by a piercing chill.
He walked out of the shop, only to see the sky covered in dense clouds and the temperature dropping abruptly, as if instantly entering the autumn and winter seasons.
This kind of weather phenomenon, without a doubt, meant the [Snow Witch] had arrived.
The [Snow Witch] was in the illustrious tier among the Third Ladder, even more widely known than the [Tree Herder]. She was almost universally recognized as the number three figure in the assembly, and also, she was the boss of his team.
[Deep Freeze · Yun Wujiu] had exactly joined the team of the Snow Witch, who was then in the Second Ladder, during his newbie stage, growing up all the way under the other party's protection.
Sizzle!
In the sky, muffled thunder rolled again. Yun Wujiu was somewhat worried, but fortunately, the Snow Witch was a calm person. She didn't conflict with Mercenary Tao, but instead landed outside [Paradise] and walked in on foot.
"Your Excellency Mercenary Tao, long time no see. I didn't expect the relationship of strength and weakness between us to have already reversed."
The Snow Witch's voice was crisp and her tone quite peaceful. She seemed to have no thoughts about being surpassed by Mercenary Tao.
In the next moment, a human voice appeared by the Snow Witch's ear.
"Come up."
The Snow Witch looked up at that pitch-black high tower, her figure floating up.
She wore a white long dress, her black long hair thick and straight. Looking only at her appearance, she was very demure.
Snow Witch · Fu Qinghuan landed on the top floor of the high tower. She saw the blue-white electric currents were incomparably active. Just approaching here, she felt constant crackling sounds by her ears, and her hair became slightly messy.
Fu Qinghuan looked into the tower. In the empty room, Mercenary Tao sat cross-legged in the air, faint electric currents constantly flashing on his body surface.
When she looked at Mercenary Tao, Mercenary Tao also coincidentally opened his eyes.
Sizzle!
Blue-white electric light shot out, hitting the black rock beside Fu Qinghuan.
In an instant, Fu Qinghuan felt an intense magnetic field brush past her body surface. She instinctively activated defensive magic, secretly confirming the previous rumors in the Space in her heart.
Not only did Mercenary Tao obtain some kind of S-Class or above combat ability from that Supreme Being in the West District, but he also suspectedly obtained Enel's Devil Fruit or traits from the One Piece world.
Mercenary Tao's true strength was absolutely not just a martial artist whose speed and strength were brokenly strong; at the same time, he also controlled the power of thunder and lightning.
Coupled with the powerful transformation that appeared in the battle where three top-tier Reincarnators besieged Mercenary Tao, it was almost certain.
Mercenary Tao absolutely possessed strength far surpassing ordinary Title-level Reincarnators.
Probably Reincarnators of the Third Ladder would find it hard to match him, unless... they could enter the Fourth Ladder!
"Your Excellency Mercenary Tao, my people have caused you trouble."
She lowered her eyebrows and eyes as she walked into the room. A layer of ice and snow shield naturally appeared on her body surface, dispersing the overly intense electrons a bit.
Kaito Shirogane, however, didn't buy this. He still remembered that in the Space, when this woman first appeared, she had a full posture of a superior, mocking Luo Xi, Rose Tiger, and others.
This posture right now was not the other party's true nature, but just a disguise under the circumstances where the situation was stronger than the person.
The corners of his mouth hooked up, revealing a wanton smile. An intense aura began to radiate. The Snow Witch narrowed her eyes slightly; she truly felt that momentum of Mercenary Tao.
The surroundings seemed to instantly fill with Mercenary Tao's highly aggressive aura.
This is a beast, moreover an incomparably greedy beast. Just giving a little bit of the surface, the other party will absolutely not let go.
"Snow Witch, yesterday two interesting guys entered my Paradise. I read some interesting things from the brain of one of them."
Fu Qinghuan's heart sank. She didn't expect that even though she came so quickly, the intelligence Yang Yan held was still learned by Mercenary Tao.
She originally thought a greedy little figure like Yang Yan would only sell that intelligence to Mercenary Tao when there was no way out. She didn't expect Mercenary Tao actually possessed the ability to read minds!
Thinking again of the Goryeo March Consortium and Dongxia heavily promoting the existence of this [Paradise], intending to lure more Reincarnators here.
The Snow Witch only felt that Mercenary Tao's ambition was astonishingly huge.
If [Paradise] truly became a gathering place for Reincarnators in the real world, then Mercenary Tao would probably obtain terrifyingly massive hidden resources.
The intelligence held by many Reincarnators would be unconsciously grasped by him.
She opened her mouth, ultimately only saying:
"We have already done many links of that mission..."
Kaito Shirogane's smile grew wider, nodding and saying:
"Of course, of course. Concerning a mission about the [Infinity Stones], I imagine there must be quite a few prerequisite mission links, and the difficulty is also quite high. You guys have spent a lot of resources..."
"But since I know of the existence of that mission, ha~ I will naturally give you some help."
The Snow Witch clicked her tongue secretly in her heart. What help? He definitely set his sights on the value of the [Infinity Stones] and just wants to intervene.
[Infinity Stones], secret treasures of the Marvel world, possessing power that could be called terrifying. Often, a single Infinity Stone could create a terrifying powerhouse.
That kind of thing, as long as they got the news, even a [Supreme Being] would find a way to get involved, let alone a greedy fierce beast like Mercenary Tao.
She was silent for a long while before saying:
"The impact of this matter is too great. I cannot give you an answer. I..."
Kaito Shirogane wagged his finger.
"No, no, no, you don't need to give me an answer. I think, if you are unwilling, that Mr. Yang Yan would probably be very happy to let me take his place."
The Snow Witch sighed, ultimately saying:
"This matter must be decided by [Solomon]. I will notify him to come over and personally discuss the details of that mission with you, regarding how to... raid and kill Vision to seize the [Mind Stone]."
(End of Chapter)
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