Chapter 643
[Find Me]
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Brown and I need to move east. It wont be fast. But it wont be easy for you to follow us, either. Most importantly, if theres another being near you, we have no choice but to use it. Come alone. Im sorry I can only say it like this, but find me. Not for me, nor for the world, but for you.
Encounter Reward: ?
Failure Conditions:
Death of Elizabeth before the encounterDiscovering Elizabeth with another life form
(Party play, summoned creatures, tamed pets strictly prohibited)
Failure: ?
Will you accept?
Whats this? Elizabeth is-
Brown is looking for me?
Leeha was about to mention the quest content when Luger suddenly spoke out, making him shut his mouth.
The note itself contained no details. It simply triggered a quest pop-up for the current Three Musketeers upon seeing the item.
So, it turned out Leeha had received a quest to find Elizabeth, while Luger received a quest looking for Brown.
Huh? Then what about Kidd? What about [Rapid Fire]? Hes at the Academy, but he doesnt have any quest?
It did appear Hmm. It doesnt say to come anywhere.
So then what?
To strictly protect Headmaster Browless.
Kidd made a puzzled face and shook his head. Leeha and Luger also found it absurd.
Who is supposed to protect whom?
Its not about Browless protecting Kidd, but its about Kidd being instructed to protect Browless?
So the failure condition is the Headmasters death?
Thats right.
Such a quest wouldnt appear as a joke.
A quest always implies a possibility of becoming reality!
Leeha reviewed his own quest again. His quests failure conditions also clearly stated, Death of Elizabeth before encountering It means a serious threat is imminent.
Especially since Kidd received a quest that simply instructs to protect Browless, this note could not be a plan to lure and kill the Three Musketeers. The main concern was the come alone part. For Lee, this condition was critical.
Luger or Kidd tend to move alone, but me I understand party play is not allowed, but summoned creatures and pets too?
This meant that utilizing the Koma would be difficult.
What about Blaugrunn? Is that also not allowed? Or what about Jellypong?
If Jellypong appeared in the [Item] info window, could it be considered an item? Jellypong might be feasible, but expecting help from Blaugrunn and Koma seemed almost hopeless.
So, should I start searching from the location where the World Trees forest was?
Exploring the unfamiliar lands of the eastern New Continent alone to meet Elizabeth could be interpreted as the quests demand.
Moreover, there was another strange point. Whats the problem with coming with someone else?
Despite there seemingly being no issue, Elizabeth clearly warned about it.
If theres another creature with you, we unavoidably have to open fire.
The handwriting is oddly curved.
We is mentioned here.
We have no choice but to use it.
Leeha focused on the part where, after consistently using I, Elizabeth referred to we only in that context.
Is she talking about Mr. Brown? Or is it someone else?
As Leeha tried to decipher the true intention behind Elizabeths words, not everyone was engaged in deep thought.
Of course, Ill do it. This isnt the important part. Just find Brown, smack him one, and ask why hes doing all this.
In some ways, Luger was thinking similarly to Lee.
More importantly, we should focus on Fernand. You said you met them.
Really?
Who is the Matans Shooter you speak of?
Luger instinctively realized. It meant that Browns quest dialogue wasnt much different from Elizabeths.
In that case, there was only one path left.
If Brown and Elizabeth were unable to fully control the Matans Shooter, hence their use of we, then the identity of this Matans Shooter could only be one person.
Yes, I even tested it on my way back.
Fernand rummaged through his bag and took out a magnifying glass.
Here are the three of them captured. This is possible due to the games inbuilt image-saving feature of an item, which cannot be prevented by screenshot blocks.
It was natural for the eyes of the Three Musketeers to widen in shock.
Is it really, Fernand-ssi? You mean to say the Matans Shooter is in there? Show us!
Its a remarkable feat. To reach that place where no user has ever been-
But I cannot show it to you right now. I cannot immediately reveal it to you.
Despite rushing over eagerly, Kidd and the others were only met with Fernand slipping the magnifying glass back into his bag.
Veins throbbed on Lugers forehead.
How many times do you think youd have to die before youd drop that magnifying glass? Showing us now seems less risky, dont you think?
Luger raised the barrel of his Cobalt Blue Python at Fernands forehead, but the Pioneer King did not change his expression.
Its not that I dont want to talk about the Matans Shooter. Im not even sure if its appropriate to say I know. More importantly I think theres a matter more significant than just handling this among ourselves. Ill report to the Papacy first before discussing this further.
We already know who it is. Apart from Brown and Elizabeth, theres only one other option. Im just curious about their appearance. Just show me that.
The face is captured well enough to recognize the features.
Yeah, so just show that-
I cant. Reporting to the Papacy comes first.
Tension surfaced again on Lugers forehead.
But Fernand held the upper hand.
No matter how bold Luger was, causing a scene in Juma City, a unique town in the New Continent, and getting chased away was not an option.
Thus, listening to their conversation, eventually, Kidd had no choice but to accept the quest.
Letting such a hint pass by doesnt seem right. Regardless of the difficulty, it feels like were incredibly close to the Matans Shooter.
Moreover, Kidd had one different thought.
They must have underestimated me before
There was a story Kidd wanted to hear from headmaster of the [Musketeer Academy].
Lets see if you can still say that after looking at this silencer and scope. Especially since even Fernand is barely starting to step into the eastern part of the New Continent, a whole new world.
With such a place in mind, the anticipation of encountering many situations where Black Basss quests could be cleared was not insignificant.
Since the [Sanctification] quest is almost over anyway. Ill have plenty of time to roam around after its completed.
While the members of the Virtue Knights Order and other troublesome figures were of concern, such issues were currently insignificant to Kidd, who had a mountain of personal matters to deal with.
Kidd nodded and asked Fernand, So, youll inform us immediately after reporting to the Papacy?
Thats Yes. Though personally, Im not fond of your obsession with the Matans Shooter.
He smiled awkwardly.
Okay! Then make sure to contact us later, all right?
Understood. Ive conveyed everything I needed to, so Ill be on my way now.
Fernand left Juma City for the Ezwen Holy Empire. The knights frequented a tavern where only the Three Musketeers remained, eyeing one another.
I think Luger and I will be leaving soon How about you, Kidd? Will you be okay?
Predicting such unpredictable matters. So, youre saying youll protect Browless? No, no. From Brown and Elizabeths perspective, they might no longer need you. Hm. It signifies youre already out of the running for the next Matan Shooter.
Luger mocked Kidd, letting his imagination run wild with the quest contents, even though the term the next Matan Shooter or its nuances hadnt even been hinted at.
This made Leeha genuinely curious about how Lugers nerve cells worked.
Protecting the headmaster Luger, youre actually right.
Eh, right?
If it were the me from before, I would have hardly been a help concerning the headmasters decisions.
So? What about now-
Theres nothing more I can say to you except for my thanks.
With that, Kidd rose from his seat, slightly lifting his coat to reveal four Crimson Geckos.
Leeha immediately understood.
Your enhancement has finished. And it seems to be incredibly satisfactory.
Kidd had hinted at his growth even during the [Sanctification] quest. Considering the enhancement was complete, his abilities must have improved unimaginably from before.
Like how I can easily hit 36m after Black Bass got upgraded.
Leeha nodded.
Luger, who often visited the Blacksmith at Bottleneck for ammunition, understood where Kidds confidence stemmed from.
Hmm, you think a little enhancement improved your skills?
Luger, even if Ive gotten used to your provocations, theyre still annoying. If you continue, I will have to take action.
As Luger kept taunting, Kidds expression hardened further.
Luger, sitting across, could not see everything about Kidd, but Leeha could. He could see Kidds hands moving-nimbly under the table.
Pfft, take action? What could you possibly do here? Want to go outside? You were the last to enhance and yet so full of yourself- Ahhh!?
Luger suddenly screamed.
Everyone in the tavern turned to look at him.
Arrgh You, you- doing such things in the village-
What have I done? Ill leave the potion here.
Standing up, Kidd pulled out a potion from his bag.
The sudden commotion left Leeha momentarily stunned.
What had Kidd done? Why was he thanking him? It was a few seconds later when he understood, seeing the blood streaming down from Lugers foot!
The hands moving-nimbly under the table! And back at the blacksmith, during the enhancement attempt, the words Kidd heard!
Leeha stood up abruptly. As Kidd walked toward the door, Leeha had no choice but to shout, Aaaah! Kidd, you, you snagged my idea again!
What are you on about. See you later, then.
Kidd used a teleportation sphere, but Leeha knew. How had Lugers foot been injured without any signs? There was only one reason.
Damn you, gunslinger! You dared to make a silencer!
Thats exactly it! Damn! You overheard it and secretly made one, didnt you!
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