Chapter 61: Chapter 43: Is It Really This Powerful?
But as long as we talk, it triggers an event.
Chun forced himself to stay calm: "Talk about what?"
Asked from outside the window: "Where did you get this gold?"
Indeed, asking about this! And deliberately using the word "gold" to tone it down. If I don’t answer well, it’s world war, right?
Chun cautiously replied: "Caught it while fishing, inside the fish’s belly."
The other person’s tone was unwavering: "What kind of fish?"
"Seems like an octopus!"
The other person asked again: "Where did you fish it?"
"How would I remember? My fishing rod was tied to the ship, I’ve been fishing all the way."
"What do you mean by tying six fishing rods together?"
They really observed my ship carefully!
"As long as I tie all the rods that add luck together, the luck will increase sixfold, so it’s not a problem to fish some treasure."
"Where did the fishing rods come from?"
Holy Shit! He didn’t even refute my absurd answer?
Then I’ll give an even more absurd honest answer: "Picked it up from the sea when I set off..."
"When did you arrive on this island?"
"This morning."
"How are you going to treat the plague on the island?"
"Haven’t thought it through, probably just endure it for a while and it’ll get better..."
The other person asked quickly and trivially, already veering off the gold topic.
But Chun was in a panic, where is this just talking? Clearly, it’s an interrogation like a lie detector! In this meaningless conversation mode, if a previously asked key question is suddenly repeated, there’s likely to be a problem, any hesitation proves it’s a lie! And why didn’t he ask about my "Ship Technique"? That’s what I can’t answer at all!
The other person asked again: "Why are you trying to escape?"
This is a serious offense, Chun must deny it: "I am innocent, I am very conscientious and responsible, I am not trying to escape! I just want to go out to sea to continue fishing for gold, right?"
"But you don’t know where you fished it."
"That’s why I want to find it!"
The other person’s tone finally showed some fluctuation: "But the time and place don’t add up. You are exiled yesterday midnight, reached Plague Island only this morning, but when I found you, you were already in the Silver Sea, and you can’t sail, there were no tides or currents, how did you appear there?"
Holy Shit, he really hit the nail on the head! Could this be a player turned? Anyway, I was drunk when he found me!
Chun then pulled out a bottle of century-old cassava wine: "Found it at the tavern next door, got drunk after drinking it, didn’t know where I ended up."
The other person was silent.
Chun didn’t want to give him time to think and proactively brought the topic back to gold: "Who are you? Do you want my piece of gold?"
The other person finally snapped out of it: "Villapico, captain of the Treasure Hunting Ship Sea Otter. I’ve discovered a treasure more important than gold — that’s you. Interested in becoming a Treasure Hunter?"
—— System prompt: You triggered the hidden profession "Treasure Hunter".
Holy Shit, are you admiring me like this? Another hidden profession, must be interested! But this clearly seems like pulling me into the organization first and then subtly extracting my secrets, right?
Chun first tried to understand the situation: "Can you introduce what kind of profession this is?"
The other person’s tone was much more gentle and friendly: "Know the Thief’s Guild? Although many thieves have joined, few can actually take up the profession of thief, it’s a hidden profession. And Treasure Hunter is derived from the thief profession, removing all combat-related skills, focusing exclusively on magical pet treasure hunting. The magical pet has abilities like invisibility, lockpicking, disarming traps, illusion, shared vision, avoiding the dangers of traditional thieves being at the front line, it’s a hidden profession’s hidden profession."
Chun was astonished: "But there are a lot of Treasure Hunters, feels like they’re everywhere."
The other person said: "That precisely shows our profession has a future. It also distinguishes from traditional thieves, improving reputation..."
So thieves and pirates all join Treasure Hunters? Isn’t it still the same bunch of people? This profession division seems problematic, it’s like the thief profession got cut!
The other person laughed again: "Of course, many are attracted by the Treasure Hunting Queen Aziza. With your talents, you’ll surely gain Aziza’s favor. Her wealth, beauty, and power are supreme treasures at sea!"
Oh! This is indeed something tavern patrons talk about occasionally, comparable to the Sea Pearl among the Five Great Cities beauties! I myself have gained Fafnir’s admiration, so receiving her favor is natural, right?
Chun immediately feigned ignorance with interest: "Who is Aziza?"
Aileen solemnly said: "Daughter of the Pirate King, a bitch!"
Holy Shit, you you!
The other person laughed: "Looks like this!"
Magic flashed below the window, a graceful figure with red hair and bronze skin leaned on the windowsill waving at Chun!
Chun actually couldn’t see clearly! But a magical pet pulling off such a stunt indeed made Chun’s heart flutter.
With the atmosphere set up, Chun couldn’t wait any longer: "I want to take up the job."
"I am at the dock! I can appoint you."
Then let’s go.
As soon as he stepped out, Chun saw Aziza’s full figure, akin to a breezy swimwear, especially the skirt that flutters without wind, capturing men’s pleasant points instantly.
Chun asked: "Where are you?"
Aziza spoke: "It’s me! The voice is also simulated to sound like her."
Holy shit, is this magical pet a monster?
But Aileen was unhappy: "Did you see the sky?"
Even with blurred vision, Chun could still see the sky filled with cawing crows, swirling like black clouds. What kind of powerful force is this? Not even my magical pet would care about these crows!
Aileen was very uneasy: "I’m scared! Are we really okay? What if he’s a fraud and directly kills you to snatch the magic gold?"
What about the basic trust between players and NPCs?
Chun smiled helplessly: "Would such a strong figure lose someone as valuable as me for a small piece of magic gold? That’s way too petty—"
Hmm?
Chun suddenly stopped smiling, after all, before losing his job, he also thought he was valuable to the company! Could he be seriously underestimating the value of this small piece of magic gold? Not the magic gold’s intrinsic value, but its strategic value as evidence. Without proof, claims of magic gold existing are mere rumors. Once evidence falls into the hands of important figures, they might dig up three feet around Plague Island...
Thinking of this, Chun’s scalp tingled!
Just a hidden profession, not worth risking myself! Just a beauty trap, most likely fishy!
Seeing Chun stunned, "Aziza" smiled coquettishly: "What’s wrong?"
Chun, disgusted by this gruff man, chuckled dryly: "You’re really strong!"
The magical pet also laughed: "Showing strength often avoids unnecessary trouble. I also believe with my strength, teaching you won’t waste your talent. You’ll surely make a name and shake the Seven Seas!"
I love hearing that!
Chun smiled: "But I still have a rather rude thought, I want to see if you can find me!"
The magical pet’s tone sank: "What do you mean?"
Chun said seriously, "I mean, I’m hiding in the mine, playing hide and seek."
The magical pet was displeased: "My air tank won’t last long, but since you doubt my professional ability, I must show you. I’ll let you run first."
So generous?
Chun had to play dumb: "No doubt intended, just want to broaden my horizons..."
Then he ran all the way to the mine, and under the radar’s watch, the magical pet indeed hadn’t followed. But the mecha at the dock began moving, step by thundering step.
At this speed?
When Chun reached the mine, he found the already dark sky even dimmer. Holy shit, what’s going on! Is it that powerful to change the weather, does Fafnir have such strength?
Entering the mine, Chun’s already blurred vision turned pitch black, relying on radar to reveal the terrain.
It’s his first time here, could a hidden boss leap out first?
While familiarizing himself with the tunnels, the mecha appeared at the mine entrance but just stood blocking, unmoving.
Chun was completely baffled: "Doesn’t his sealed suit protect him from toxic gases? Didn’t he claim the air tank wouldn’t last long?"
Aileen was very confused too: "Radar shows no movement."
Since the sky darkened, it’s obvious he’s preparing something big! His high-level skills are beyond imagination!
Chun asked in shock: "Aileen, are all treasure hunting captains this strong?"
Aileen was equally puzzled: "I’ve never heard from my master. Perhaps we just ran into someone particularly strong?"
Just ran into? In front of magic gold, there’s no such thing as coincidence!
Chun instantly thought of a huge doubt—with such a dominant force, he could have just chased me onto the island, why did he lose track and delay so long before coming ashore?
Isn’t it possible that the ship chasing me to report was just a regular treasure hunter; to get on the island, he specifically sought out a super expert? If a super expert comes...
Then the old way with the sewer, find the hidden boss! Even if it means dying, I’ll make sure to drop the magic gold near the boss. As for whether this expert can defeat the boss and seize the magic gold, at least I tried!
Chun made an instant decision: "Aileen, is there a way to find the hidden monsters here?"
"Are you sure there are any?"
"Such a large, poisonous, eerie mine must have them!"
"Then just shout and run around!"
Alright, high level aggro tactics are just that simple and straightforward.
Chun shouted as he dashed towards the depths of the mine.
Perhaps Chun’s voice stirred the mecha, it finally moved!
Chun felt gusts blowing from all directions, red lights burst in front of him—system alert: Warning! Your Purification skill detects intense death qi corruption! There’s no water here, you can’t purify.
Chun was shocked: "Death qi?"
Aileen also reacted: "He might not be alive!"
"Evil Spirit?"
Aileen was extremely terrified: "If he’s an evil spirit, then surely he possessed you during the profession change, making you utterly exposed, even taking complete control of your body!"
Chun broke out in a cold sweat!
So that’s it! That sealed dive suit was just to contain its death qi and conceal its identity! He’s filling the mine with death qi, leaving me nowhere to hide!
The next moment, Chun’s radar finally responded, shadows poured in amidst the gloomy winds!
—system alert: Warning! Your Purification skill detects numerous ghostly resentful spirits! There’s no water here, you can’t purify...
Holy shit! He can send so many ghosts, is this the Great Witch Demon?