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Chapter 42 Oz: I will personally take action

Inside the activity room, there was a tactical whiteboard. Lala set up her stance and briefly explained the key points of the adventure in [Gold Coast].

She was, after all, a professionally trained instructor and the only graduate of the Suigong Team Leader Academy, so her explanations were quite professional.

Grapefruit and Emilia got into the zone and listened attentively.

Fox nodded repeatedly, his opinion of Lala had changed considerably. The Silver Wolf Gang's "professional Tier 1 leaders" were not as professional as this hybrid.

Sieg, lost in thought.

He began to seriously consider whether or not to flee.

Oz is putting too much pressure on us. He starts with a Doran's Blade and has six items at level 18. How is this lane going to work?

but……

Should we run?

Where did they run off to?

Seven years of gaming, nearly a thousand restarts—no one understands the opening moves better than Sieg.

In the early stages of the game, the border areas are the best places to develop.

The Western Continent is the hardest to start in.

Those noble lords... scoundrels, hypocrites in human clothing, if new adventurers want to enter the Fire Palace, they'd better pay taxes first, a hundred times.

Queuing, participating in the lottery, and then waiting for notification—two months can pass in the blink of an eye.

When it was finally his turn, he entered the Fire Palace, but he couldn't go here or there.

The answer is that although the area has good yields, it is also risky. The men are kind-hearted and have taken on the risks for you.

Previously, when starting out in the Western Continent, Sieg would usually sacrifice his first-tier accumulation and use aggressive methods to directly advance to the second tier.

Otherwise it would be really difficult; it takes two years to advance from level one to level two.

The scorched earth is slightly better than the western continent.

Even if the Western Continent wanted to kneel, they wouldn't have a chance. Men have pride; such blatant exploitation would tarnish the reputation accumulated by their ancestors.

The customs of the scorched earth are different; they don't care about dignity and openly oppress people.

As long as you're willing to go all out and risk your life, you can become a member of the family and enter the Sui Palace for adventure.

The cost was that not a single one survived.

Literally speaking, the ultimate method of raising Gu poison involves having only one out of a hundred survive, which is considered very lucky.

In comparison, the border area of ​​the Fire Palace can be entered for just a small amount of money, making it a paradise for newcomers.

Even if Sieg runs, he can't leave the border area.

What's the point of not leaving the border area?

With Oz's abilities, it would be easy for him to extend his reach across the entire border region.

Look at the present.

At her command, all the families in the border region responded and sent their offspring to assist her in ascending to godhood.

Unless Sieg is determined to leave the border area, running away is pointless and only serves as a placebo effect.

Sieg believes that the most urgent task is to improve as soon as possible.

Reaching the third tier means you've left the beginner phase. At that point, you won't need to rely on the borderlands anymore and can develop your career in the Western Continent.

Before that...

"Fox is clearly on my side. Hopefully, his explanation will keep Oz occupied for a while."

Sig had already begun praying.

……

……

Cat Team Headquarters.

Outside the gate.

Walker sat in the carriage, surveying the interior. He had assumed that a nobleman like Emilia would travel in a luxurious and extravagant carriage.

After actually looking at it...

"It feels quite reassuring."

The spacious carriage retains its original charm, highlighting a dignified and elegant style.

Inside the room was a small bookcase, filled with the works of a master of magic.

These are mostly practical spellcasting theories, along with an overview of "life magic," an area that healers need to master.

Walker casually picked out two books and flipped through them.

Emilia had clearly read them; these books were not mere decorations, but contained her notes and annotations.

This is unexpected.

Generally speaking, nobles value their lives more than commoners.

Noble spellcasters often abhor combat and are keen on fashionable spellcasting secondary professions such as "Enchanting" and "Alchemy," which allow them to gain fame and are also very safe.

Emilia was always polite and courteous, and consistently presented a gentle demeanor.

Unexpectedly, restless blood flows through my veins.

Just then.

Walker felt a slight warmth on his chest.

A framed oil painting, about the size of a palm, flew out of his vest pocket and hovered in front of him.

The painting depicts a pumpkin carriage.

Walker saw that a person had inexplicably appeared in the carriage, which should have been empty.

Oz's voice came through clearly: "How is it?"

The cool, clear voice inexplicably evokes a sense of impatience.

Walker sat up straight.

He has only been following Oz for a year. But he knows that his boss, the great witch Oz, has always been abstinent and detached from worldly desires.

She remained unmoved by external gains or losses, and her emotions remained consistently stable.

Even with such a momentous matter as the "path to godhood," she remained calm and methodical in carrying it out.

This is the first time.

She proactively inquired about the progress of the matter instead of waiting for Walker to return and report.

Walker replied respectfully, "Lord Oz, the results will be available soon."

"Right away. Don't you think you're being incredibly slow? Half a week has already passed! Such a small thing, and it takes so much time?"

"I'm so sorry..."

Walker has stood up.

What should I do?

This is the first time Lord Oz has reprimanded me. What attitude should I adopt now?

Walker hesitated for a moment, but still felt he should emphasize how seriously he took the matter: "It's like this, Lord Oz. I've determined... Mr. Sieg is very important to you, so I'm being cautious and don't want to alert him..."

silence.

His response was an iron-clad silence!

Walker noticed that the scenery in the picture frame had inexplicably turned gloomy. The pumpkin carriage, which was originally full of fairytale charm, had suddenly become eerie and sinister.

After a long silence, Oz's voice rang out again: "Who said he was important?"

"...No one said that; it was just my guess."

"Absurd speculation. There's not a single piece of evidence. Your judgment is wildly wrong, purely conjecture. I don't even want to refute it, because it's ridiculous."

"I'm so sorry..."

Sweat poured down my face!

Walker was criticized by Oz for the first time, and the criticism was so severe!

"Ugh."

Oz sighed, then said, "Alright, you say you don't want to alert the enemy. So, what are your plans? I have some time now, tell me in detail—don't leave out any details, understand?"

"Yes."

Walker honestly explained his plan.

He concluded by saying, "Fox has gone in. When he comes out, we'll know if that person is 'Sig'."

silence.

His response was still silence!

"Too clever by half."

Oz finally spoke, his voice tinged with disappointment: "You've made Fox uneasy. He must suspect you're plotting against Sig. Do you think Fox will side with me, or with 'Sig'?"

Of course, it's Oz's side!

Oz is a world-famous witch, but who is Sieg?

Walker said, "Could it be... not on our side?"

Oz asserted, "Fox will side with Sieg. There's no doubt about that. That man, Sieg, he's special... Walker, your plan won't work, I'll handle it myself."

Walker was taken aback: "Lord Oz, are you able to leave the 'painted world'?"

"No, but it's not necessary. I will imprint a spell on the canvas in your hand. You have that person look directly at the image, and I can see his entire past. Whether he is the person I'm looking for will then be... immediately clear."

Magic power coalesces.

Walker saw the oil painting in his hand fade. The delicate details on the canvas twisted and deformed, eventually turning into a closed eye.

Oz cast a spell remotely, imbuing the canvas with a restriction and inscribing a delicate [Reconnaissance] spell.