Chapter 257 Rewards and Redemption (Two Chapters in One)

Soon, a capable young woman wearing an army uniform with a pair of golden branches and two crescent-shaped crescents on her shoulder straps came in.

"Is this Mr. Ryan? I am Olena Field, the deputy director of the mission hall. Hello, Mr. Ryan." The young woman was very polite and greeted Ryan with a smile.

"Hello, Deputy Director Olena." Ryan smiled and stood up.

"Mr. Ryan, we were about to send someone to find you, but now you have come to the mission hall. I wonder if you have time now. We would like to ask you a few questions about the mission."

"Perhaps you don't understand it very well. This is the routine process for raising the mission rating." Olena seemed to see Ryan's hesitation and confusion, and added another sentence.

"Okay, is it here?" Ryan nodded.

"It's in the conference room here. Please follow me." Olena smiled and nodded.

The female staff member ran to the staff passage on the side, quickly opened the baffle, and took Ryan into the mission hall.

Then, Olena took Ryan to a meeting room inside the hall.

After the two sat down, Olena said with a smile:

"Sir Ryan, please wait a moment. Sir Yumaz, the mission hall affairs officer, will be here soon. He is also very concerned about the mission you have completed this time."

The burly man at the door has been at the Sword Bearer for two and a half years. Naturally, he knows Olena, the deputy affairs officer of the mission hall, but they have never had any intersection.

I heard that this person doesn't ask much about ordinary gold-level missions.

But he just saw this deputy affairs officer, smiling and personally inviting the young man in front of him to the meeting room.

The burly man was a little stunned for a while.

In less than a minute, Yumaz, the mission hall affairs officer wearing an army uniform and with a pair of golden branches and a sun on his shoulder straps, also walked into the meeting room.

"Fuck, what's going on?" The strong man realized that he had underestimated the young man just now.

However, he looked at the empty counter in front of him and couldn't help but feel speechless!

No way, after waiting in line for a long time, no one was there to deal with it.

Suddenly, the young female staff ran out again with a "thump thump thump".

This made the strong man feel relieved.

Big shots, small shots, what does it have to do with me whether others are powerful or not?

After waiting for so long, it was finally my turn.

However, when the young female staff came over, she bowed repeatedly and apologized: "Sorry, sir, I have to trouble you to go to other windows to handle it." At the same time, she quickly took a sign from under the table and put it on it. I saw four big words "not accepting for the time being" written on it.

After that, she ran to the meeting room again with a "thump thump thump".

Fuck!

Looking at the back of the young female staff leaving, the strong man looked depressed!

In the meeting room.

The young staff brought a cup of fragrant Yoton black tea to each of the adults, and then stood at the door of the conference room to act as a waiter.

"Mr. Ryan, this is Mr. Yumaz Little, our mission hall affairs officer. Mr. Yumaz is also very concerned about your mission this time. In addition, according to the procedures, at least two people are required to be present for the inquiry." Olena introduced.

"Mr. Yumaz, hello." Ryan bowed slightly.

As soon as the other party entered the door, Ryan glanced at the other party's shoulder badge. The person in front of him was an imperial major general.

"Sir Ryan, you are so young! First of all, I want to thank you for helping support the Rock Squad and rescuing the survivors of the two Earthshaker teams."

"Sir, I am also a member of the Sword Bearers, and this is what I should do."

"I am very happy that Sir Ryan thinks so."

"Sir Ryan, given that the mission you and the Rock Squad have completed together may be upgraded to a diamond-level mission, there are some places that need to be further verified according to regulations. Simply put, you need to state some mission details for verification."

Diamond-level mission?

Ryan raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Well, Lord Yumaz, please ask."

"First of all, the strength of the enemy we encountered. According to the report of the Rock Team, Lord Ryan, you killed two female Naga leaders? Is there any evidence for this?"

"Sorry, mainly according to the intelligence, the combat power of the female Naga leaders has reached the peak level of the Great Knight, and although Lord Ryan has performed extremely amazingly in the sword bearer assessment, some people in the branch are still skeptical."

"I understand. As for witnesses, several rescued members of the Earthshaker Clefttooth Bear Team and the Velociraptor Team should be able to prove it."

Yumaz nodded and said, "We have sent letters to inquire about the people you mentioned. Are there any others?"

"Well, there is also Miss Alyosha from the Royal Pharmacist Association, who should be able to do it." Ryan added.

Yumaz was slightly startled and glanced at Olena, who nodded.

"Okay, Lord Ryan, Lord Yumaz means, do you have relevant physical evidence?" Olena asked.

"Sorry, the situation was quite urgent at that time, and I didn't have time to bring back the bodies of the two four-armed naga." Ryan shook his head.

"Well, that's a pity, it could have been floated more." Yumaz shook his head slightly, feeling a little bit sorry.

"Knock knock knock!"

At this time, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in!"

The female staff member who had just received Ryan ran in quickly, holding a box in her hand, and came to Olena, saying softly: "My lord, this is a piece of video stone that the Earthshaker Cracktooth Bear Squad asked the Griffin Knight to bring back."

"It is said that it records some video clips of Lord Ryan when he rescued them. The provider is Alexandra Bullock, a regular member of the Earthshaker Cracktooth Bear Squad."

"According to the Griffin Knight, Alexandra didn't want to provide it at first, she wanted to keep it for herself." When the female staff member said this, her fair face also blushed slightly.

"Huh?"

Ryan was also a little surprised. He really didn't expect that someone from the Cracktooth Bear Squad recorded the video of his battle at that time.

Alexandra?

That big knight with a perky butt?

Okay

As it plays

Although the video stone has no sound, the recorded picture is very clear.

When Yumaz and Olena saw dozens of white-scaled fishmen, like harvested wheat, in a large fan shape, falling to the outside in an orderly manner, they were stunned!

With such a mighty force, there is no need to watch the rest.

However.

Isn't Baron Ryan in front of him good at hammers? When did he master the secrets of sound waves?

He is really hidden!

"I think there should be no problem for you to kill two Naga leaders, Lord Ryan." Yumaz said with a smile.

"The second question is, the Rock Team mentioned that in the end, you encountered a giant Naga with the strength of a title knight, right?"

Title knight?

Is this a level above the Great Knight?

Ryan frowned slightly and quickly replied: "Sir Yumaz, I am not very clear about the definition of the title Knight, but the giant Naga is much larger than the ordinary male Blood Curse Naga."

"And according to Miss Alyosha's translation of the sea language, this giant Naga seems to be called 'Sea Tide Piercer Rulgats'."

Yumaz nodded and said: "Sea Tide Piercer?"

"That's right!"

"The title has existed since ancient times. This should be the title of the giant Naga you met. Rulgats should be his name."

"The title Knight, for example, is like Sir Ryan, your 'Meist Battering Ram' can be understood as a small-scale title." Olena explained with a smile.

"It's just that the title knight of the empire has reached a certain level of strength, has been recognized by the empire, and has been given an official title."

"We are very curious about the captain of the Rock Team, the peak knight, Mr. Batista, who was seriously injured during the confrontation and is currently receiving treatment. May I ask how Mr. Ryan escaped unscathed?"

"Of course, if it involves some of your secrets, Mr. Ryan can choose not to answer, which does not affect the mission evaluation."

"It's not inconvenient." Ryan said.

Expose your own strength?

In the Sword Bearer branch, let alone the probability of enemy infiltration, appropriately showing strength will have more benefits than disadvantages, and will be more valued by the upper echelons of the Sword Bearer.

In addition, he only exposed part of his current strength.

If there is really an enemy who attacks him based on his strength, perhaps, by then, he will have made progress again.

However, Ryan looked around and asked, "Do you have a hammer?"

The weapon he got from the 'Skull Crusher' Volod - the Skull Hammer, was made of a shrunken human skull and was a one-handed hammer, so Ryan never brought it with him.

However, this time, after he mastered the advanced secret of 'Crushing Hammer', Ryan felt that he could use it.

Because the advanced secret of 'Crushing Hammer' has broken away from the framework of Tokkar Hammer Technique, a two-handed hammer technique, and has reached the level that any hammer, whether two-handed or one-handed, can be used.

"Huh? Is it a hammer for combat? No! No! You don't need to demonstrate, just explain it." Olena said hurriedly with a look of astonishment.

"Haha, Mr. Ryan, the obsidian giant can't stand your heavy hammer, this is a conference room, it can't stand your heavy hammer even more." Yumaz couldn't help laughing.

This made Ryan look enlightened.

He misunderstood.

Ryan said cheerfully, "That's because I have comprehended the advanced secrets of hammermanship."

"What?" Yumaz's originally smiling face suddenly froze.

"Advanced secrets?" The young woman Olena's beautiful eyes widened and her thin lips slightly parted.

The two of them had also seen many knight geniuses.

But the information showed that Baron Ryan in front of them was only sixteen years old!

He had comprehended the advanced secrets?

What an unparalleled talent.

At least in Munster, in the Sword Bearer Division, they had never heard of such a talented young man.

After a few seconds, Yumaz regained his composure and said, "Sir Ryan, when did you comprehend the advanced secret? You probably didn't comprehend it during the sword wielder assessment, right? Otherwise, the Obsidian Giant wouldn't just fall down."

"Yes."

"I comprehended it during this battle. To be more precise, I comprehended it during the battle with the Naga leader."

"I see. With the advanced secret, there is indeed a chance to fight against the Title Knight level." Yumaz's face suddenly realized.

Olena on the side was carefully recording something.

"I've finished asking my questions. Lord Ren, do you have anything else to add about the mission?" Yumaz said with a smile.

"What we currently have is the report submitted by the Rock Team." Olena, a capable young woman, added.

"If Sir Ren, you have any other information, if it is verified to be true and important, the reward can be increased."

After listening to this, Ren looked thoughtful.

Renn knew the contents of Team Rock's report.

Lemuel told him roughly, and there were even more details in the certification letter.

Is he hesitating now whether to talk about the bronze door?

After all, he was seeing through the water film, so he couldn't be sure whether it was the real scene inside.

but

It seems that I can tell it myself. As for the authenticity and importance, let the higher-ups judge.

But at least once the information is useful, the reward amount can be further increased.

After thinking for a while, Ren said: "I also saw some special scenes at that time, but I cannot guarantee the authenticity."

"Of course, Sir Ren, please feel free to say that as for the authenticity of the information, we have dedicated personnel to go back and verify it." Since he just learned that Ren has mastered the advanced secrets, Yumaz pays more attention to Ren. He walked up a step and said with a smile on his face.

Ren nodded.

That's naturally the best.

"Deep in the cave, I saw an almost transparent layer of water film exuding light blue. Through the water film, I saw there was another hall inside."

Yumaz nodded.

This is quite normal, most ruins have multiple halls.

"There is a group of people busy inside. Judging from the patterns on their robes, it seems to be the Poseidon Cult." Renn continued.

"It is indeed the Poseidon Cult."

"We also got this news from other channels. Your Excellency Ren's intelligence further proves that this news is correct." Yumaz's face condensed and he said.

"Your Excellency Renn, if this information is not enough to increase the reward, you know, we already have the relevant information." Olena thought Renn had finished speaking, and said apologetically.

"This is the Poseidon Cult believers, surrounding an altar. There are braziers at the four corners of the altar, burning with dark green flames. In the middle of the altar is a seven or eight-meter-tall stone multi-armed naga. ”

"Oh?" Yumaz and Olena looked at each other, their expressions obviously serious.

This situation has not been mentioned by the previous exploration team.

"In addition, I personally feel that the altar is for a bronze metal door tens of meters high at the end of the hall."

"Metal gate?" The two of them immediately looked surprised.

"Sir Ren, do you see any patterns on the door?" Olena asked quickly.

"The pattern is quite complicated. What I can identify seems to be shells and conches? You know, the distance is far away, so I can barely identify it." Renn nodded.

"Shells and conches?" Yumaz lost his voice and couldn't help but stand up.

"I understand." Yumaz said to himself.

A few minutes later.

Yumaz sat upright with a smile on his face and said, "Sir Ren, the information you provided this time is very valuable."

"Before, we have always known that the Poseidon Cult was active behind the scenes of the Sea Clan's attack, but the real purpose of their attack was not very clear yet."

"The information you provided this time may point to a very possible purpose!"

"They are trying to unlock the seal of the monsoon and the goddess of the sea long ago. We generally call it the forbidden door."

"Sealed door?" Renn looked confused.

"Yes, there is more than one such forbidden door, but they are all sealed by the True God in legend. In fact, I also want to know, what is inside this forbidden door?"

"However, this is not worth looking forward to. Because according to past rules, most of the time, when the forbidden door is opened, it will cause some bad consequences and even cause some disasters."

"Okay, now let's talk about the branch's evaluation of your mission."

"Since you have encountered an enemy at the title knight level, the 'Tide Piercer' you just mentioned, the mission reward has increased from three gold medals and 4,500 merit points to four gold medals and Five thousand five hundred merit points.”

"Coupled with the information about the Forbidden Gate you just provided, the rewards have risen again, totaling six gold medals and seven thousand merit points."

"Sir Ren, according to the distribution agreement between you and the Panshi Team, you will receive four gold medals, plus a reward of four thousand merit points."

"I wonder if Lord Ren has any objection to this?" Yumaz said with a smile.

Four gold medals?

Renn raised his eyebrows and felt overjoyed!

This means that he no longer needs a loan at all to pay off the medals and merit points needed to redeem the atomizing mixture, defensive first-level fire witchcraft, and metal transformation in one go!

He didn't expect that the news about the mysterious metal door would be so important.

"Of course not, thank you, Mr. Yumaz." Ren bowed slightly to express his gratitude.

"Your Excellency Ren, your authority has been upgraded to gold level." Olena smiled and waved.

I saw the female staff member walking over quickly holding a tray, and on the tray, there was a golden circular emblem the size of a child's fist.

Ryan was slightly startled.

After all, the silver-level badge was not even warm in his hand, and it was replaced with a gold-level badge.

This speed was really too fast.

Ryan picked up the gold badge in the tray and handed the silver badge to the female staff.

The pattern on the heavy gold badge was more vivid. Of course, gold itself was not important. What was important was the honor and authority represented by this badge.

"By the way, Mr. Ryan, I heard that all your weapons were damaged this time?" Yumaz asked.

"Yes."

"I suggest that Mr. Ryan go to the exchange hall later. The exchange hall can contact the forging masters to order weapons. Although it takes a certain amount of time, the earlier the order is, the earlier it will be."

"Thank you for the reminder. Then Mr. Yumaz, Ms. Olena, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave first." Ryan stood up and said.

After leaving the mission hall, Ryan immediately went to the exchange hall.

After all, Ryan had been looking forward to the atomized mixture, the first-level fire magic for defense, and the metal transformation for a long time.

After turning left twice in a row, Ryan came to the special item exchange hall of the branch, in front of a majestic three-story white stone building.

When Ryan walked into the spacious and tall exchange hall, he found that like the mission hall, there were more people coming and going than last time.

It didn't take long before it was Ryan's turn.

The young girl stood up and smiled:

"Hello, sir, how can I help you?"

"I want to exchange a few things." Ryan handed his freshly baked gold badge to the other party.

The girl was slightly stunned, as if she was surprised that Ryan was young but had a gold badge, but she soon took it respectfully with both hands and put the badge into the special groove.

"I want to exchange the atomized mixture. Wait!" Suddenly, Ryan thought of a problem.

He seemed to have overlooked a point in his haste just now.

Now his authority has been improved.

In other words, he can query higher-level exchange items.

So, is it possible that there will be better witchcraft to choose from?

"Please help me check all the fire-related, defense-level witchcraft that I can exchange."

"Okay, sir."

"Sir, you are now at the gold level. According to regulations, you can view the list of exchangeable items for diamond-level permissions at the highest level. At present, a total of two items have been found. Sir, please look at the wisdom slate." The young staff member said.

Hmm?

Can it only be improved by one level?

Ryan remembered very clearly that when he was at the bronze level before, he could view it across two levels. Is it because the high-level special items need to be kept confidential?

At this time, the wisdom slate in front of Ryan refreshed several lines of white text.

After a quick glance, Ryan was slightly disappointed.

Because the wisdom slate still showed the original two items - Resist Fire Ring and Flame Shield, and the fire-related level one witchcraft 'Flame Bodyguard' that Ryan had heard Naya talk about before was not on it.

Ryan looked at the wisdom slate carefully again.

"Source: Provided by Seth School".

"Source: Provided by the Char School"

Could it be that some witchcraft is unique to certain schools or individuals?

After all, no matter how strong the Sword Bearer Organization is, it is impossible to collect all witchcraft.

It seems that this question needs to be asked to someone. Ryan thought.

"Hello, help me check the metal witchcraft again."

"Okay, please wait." The girl quickly searched.

A minute later, Ryan looked at the wisdom slate that still only showed a metal transformation spell and shook his head slightly.

"Help me exchange the atomization potion, the fire resistance ring and the metal transformation spell."

"Okay, sir!" The girl's eyes sparkled. She rarely encountered so many high-value special items exchanged at one time.

Soon, the girl handed Ryan a rectangular brown wooden box and said, "My lord, this is filled with aerosol mixture."

"If you take it, you can consider taking it in the quiet room of the training hall. If you feel any discomfort, you can contact a doctor immediately for treatment."

"As for other precautions when taking it, please check the instructions in the box."

Ryan took the wooden box and nodded.

"In addition, since this is your first time to exchange a witchcraft scroll, according to regulations, there is a confidentiality agreement that needs to be signed by you. The main content of the contract is about some terms that are limited to personal use."

As the girl spoke, she handed over a scroll emitting witchcraft aura.

Ryan took the scroll and opened it.

Sure enough, it mainly stipulates that the rewards exchanged from the imperial sword holders, including but not limited to witchcraft, extraordinary combat skills and other knowledge, are limited to personal use and cannot be spread without permission.

This is naturally no problem. Immediately, Ryan signed with a feather pen.

At this time, the young staff member smiled sweetly and handed Ryan two parchment scrolls with witchcraft records.

"Sir, do you have any other needs?"

"No, thank you." Ryan got up and left.

A few minutes later, Ryan returned to his room.

He put the wooden box containing the atomizer aside, thought about it, and then impatiently opened the parchment scroll with "Metal Transfiguration" and read it carefully.