Chapter 61

At this moment, Makal looked again at the soul crystal in his hand, nodded, and said, "This thing seems quite interesting. I need to spend some time studying it thoroughly. Let's meet again when we have time."

The butler stepped forward and said, "Sir, please!"

What the heck, he's sending me off? Without the Phantom Ballista, this Undersea Journey would be much less impressive! How do I know when you'll be free next time? Meeting important figures in this game isn't like playing house; it's either for a mission or a special item or event. Otherwise, the guards will politely say, "The lord is busy, come back another time if it's not important."

In an instant, Dafei's mind raced. Where else can I find a special item to see him? The item is definitely gone, but there is one event, right? Why has Makal, a Death Lord, been pretending and hiding in the human world for so long? What for? To rule the world, right? By force is unreliable, so winning hearts and forming alliances is the way to go. If so—

Dafei hurriedly said, "Teacher, I actually came this time to undertake an important mission from the Elven Kingdom, to save the World Tree and purify the Pool of Light. The Elven Kingdom has decided to assist me with all the resources they can, including that wind magic array sail and other expensive special equipment. So I thought of the Phantom Ballista. Such a brilliant piece of equipment is definitely a special one, and it just needs to work at the critical moment. I am your student now, and if I successfully save the World Tree, you will be proud too! You will be the great unsung hero of the Alliance!"

Is the Elven Kingdom worth your support? Even if you, as a Death Lord, are unwilling to help the Elven Kingdom, you are still a Grand Duke of the Alliance, and you have to act the part, even if it's tiring. I'll keep causing trouble, and I'm not afraid of you getting tired.

Sure enough, Makal was slightly taken aback: "Save the World Tree? You are the one chosen by the Elven Kingdom?"

Ha! He knows about this too? Of course, as a Grand Duke, he can't possibly be unaware of such a big event in a neighboring country.

Dafei hurriedly bowed and said, "Your student is not very capable, but I am the one recommended by the Elven Kingdom's city of Arolin. I will be heading to the Underworld in 9 days! My flagship is the Saint Anthony, given to me by Captain Renoir."

Makal mused, "I see. There aren't many young people who can take on this arduous task at this stage. Given your current conditions, you are indeed the best choice."

Dafei chuckled, "Thank you, teacher."

Makal sighed, "But it's not that simple."

Of course, an epic quest is never simple. Otherwise, why would I need you?

Dafei hurriedly said, "No matter how difficult, your student will do his best."

Makal shook his head and sighed, "The Elven Kingdom is too naive. They think the pollution in the Pool of Light is just scattered demons and that sending a hero down will solve it. In reality, once you go down, you might face attacks from demons from various planes."

What does 'various planes' mean? What the heck, no matter how many planes, I've already accepted the mission. Dafei quickly said, "Is that so? Then you must help me even more!" Even though we just met today and our trust and friendship are probably at zero, it doesn't stop me from climbing the ladder!

Makal sighed, "We in the Light Alliance are like one family. If one is damaged, all are damaged. We cannot stand by when an ally is in trouble!"

Done! Dafei was overjoyed, "Thank you, teacher!"

Makal chuckled, "However, you might not know the elves' temperament. They are always proud and cold, and they hold grudges and care about their reputation. In fact, I have been burdened by the title of First Mage, and over the years, I have had some minor disagreements with them. I don't want them to know I'm helping them behind the scenes, lest they think I look down on them and end up offending them while doing good."

Dafei hurriedly said, "Teacher, you are noble and humble, keeping your achievements hidden. You don't need to show off to them. Just let me handle it!"

Makal chuckled, "What difficulties do you have now? Let's see if I can help."

Ha ha ha, what was bound to come has come!

Dafei was ecstatic, "Teacher, I need the Phantom Ballista! I need command points! I need a powerful female hero as my deputy!"

Makal coughed and waved his hand, "Young man... The Phantom Ballista is no problem. Come to me on the 8th day, and I will gather all the materials to make one for you. But you must return it to me after use; this weapon cannot be revealed to the world. Command points are also no problem. Take my letter to the naval headquarters of this city immediately. I appoint you as an intern naval lieutenant, which will temporarily increase your command points by 100. After this mission, your internship will end, but if you perform well, I will consider promoting you to a regular officer. As for the rest, I am powerless."

Ha ha ha! Done! Really done! It's temporary, but bombs and bullets are also temporary, right? Weapons only show their value when used, not stored. But old man, you can handle the ballista and the officer position, can a few female heroes be a problem for you? I need to tap into your potential!

Dafei hurriedly said, "Teacher, my team needs a nun hero for healing. I want to go to the Mother's Convent outside the city to select a nun hero for the mission!"

Makal glanced at Kateryna beside Dafei and frowned, "There are many heroes who can heal. Young man, don't be obsessed with women."

Dafei panicked, "Teacher, you misunderstand. I'm afraid others will misunderstand and think I'm obsessed with women, so I specifically chose to hire a pure and chaste nun to clear my name!"

Makal looked displeased, "You can hire male priests!"

What the heck! The old man is tired and unhappy! But we've come this far, and I won't back down. The old man clearly needs me and won't turn against me.

Dafei hurriedly said, "Men can't heal as well. They can't provide the meticulous care, especially the mental support, that sailors need. Teacher, you are a sailor, you understand. It will lower morale—"

Makal scolded, "Nonsense!"

Dafei hurriedly said, "Teacher, mainly I'm afraid that hiring a male priest will make people think I have an abnormal sexual orientation, which would embarrass you!"

Makal hurriedly said, "What does that have to do with me?"

Dafei sighed, "Do you mean that even the Mother's Convent is beyond your influence, teacher?"

Makal sighed deeply, "The convent is a church institution and can refuse anyone. I will write you a letter of introduction. When you go to the naval headquarters, visit the logistics officer, Lady Tabitha. She is from the church, and you can ask her to take you to the convent. If that doesn't work, she can introduce you to some military priests."

Dafei nodded. I understand, the old man is afraid of being refused and losing face. This convent must be quite formidable. The stricter it is, the more I want to get in. The more you cover up, the more I want to uncover. Speaking of uncovering, Dafei instantly thought of that Lady Rong, and his heart shuddered.

Makal waved his hand, and a magic letter appeared, which he flicked to Dafei, "Alright, leave now."

Dafei hurriedly said, "Okay! I'll go right away."

Just as he turned, Dafei suddenly remembered something and hurriedly said, "Teacher!"

Makal's beard twitched, "What now?"

Dafei grinned, "Teacher, I haven't chosen a class yet. Do you have any powerful hidden classes to recommend—"

Makal clapped his hands, "Riel, show him out!"

The butler hurriedly stepped forward, "Sir, please!"

Dafei panicked, "Hey, hey!"

A white light flashed, and the scene changed. Dafei was back at the Saint Paul Office's teleportation array. What the heck, old man, you're not acting like it! Too unfriendly, too ungracious!

But, I've basically got this half done. With the Phantom Ballista, I won't fear any epic quest. I'm using one epic quest NPC to solve another epic quest. This is called using poison to counter poison, using another mountain's stone to polish jade! Why am I so awesome? Because I am!

As he walked out the door, a few players whispered, "He's out!"

"His name is starting to turn white!"

What the heck! I'm starting to get paparazzi treatment? Fine, fine, keep following. I'll blind your bosses with my awesomeness, ha ha, ha ha ha!

...

Makal's library.

A golden bat descended from the sky and transformed into a middle-aged butler in a tuxedo, "Please give your orders, my lord."

Makal said solemnly, "Infiltrate the Elven Kingdom and spread rumors in their black market. Say that the Elven Kingdom has sent a super hero to the Pool of Light, not only to cleanse the pollution but also to attack the Abyssal Blood Pool. Reveal the location of the Abyssal Blood Pool. This news will surely reach both the elves and the demons."

The butler was surprised, "Why are you betraying your allies, my lord?"

Makal shook his head and smiled, "The demons are too aggressive in the New Continent. I want to divert some of their attention and test my new student. He seems greedy, and perhaps his ambition will stir up demons from all planes."

"Understood."

Makal took out the soul crystal again, nodded in satisfaction, and disappeared.

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