Chapter 87

After that, Lily explained some details to Vivian's team, such as where they should gather, what route they should take to avoid detection, and how to secretly escort the target to the Royal City.

In this regard, Vivian, as the team leader, would be fully responsible. She listened attentively to Lily's explanation and noted down all the points. Tierre, Lumia, and Merica were also listening attentively. They must have attached great importance to this mission.

They had to attach great importance to it.

The target they were going to escort was a level 77 Demons criminal. This person was one of the masterminds of the large-scale assassination in the Royal Capital ten years ago. Back then, countless nobles had been murdered, and even members of the royal family had been killed. The high-ranking officials in the Royal Capital must have hated this guy to the extreme and wished they could personally punish him. There was no need to emphasize how important this escort mission was.

Moreover, it also involved the Old Demons. No matter how one looked at it, this mission was destined to be unusual. As the adventurers carrying out the mission, they naturally had to pay 120% of their attention.

Shien was the only one who seemed to be listening attentively, but in fact, he was already muttering to himself.

What should I do now?

According to the current pace, it was unlikely that they would be able to trick the people of the Old Demon Clan.

"Should we discuss it with that young lady first?"

Shien thought, but he quickly rejected the idea.

Although he was in a cooperative relationship with Lésia, this mission was so important. If he recklessly leaked it to Lésia and caused Lésia to harm others for her own benefit, Shien would be too ashamed to face Vivian.

In other words, compared to Lésia, Shien wanted to stand on Vivian's side more.

After all, Sean had yet to fully trust Lai Xia. To put it nicely, his relationship with Lai Xia was a cooperation. To put it bluntly, they were just working together for their own purposes. It would be strange if there was any trust between them.

Otherwise, why would Shien be so unyielding in front of Lésia?

It was because Shien was still wary of Lésia.

On the other hand, it wasn't just Vivian. Even Lily and Tierre had taken good care of Sean, and even helped him with many things that didn't need to be said out loud. Since that was the case, Sean definitely wouldn't betray them.

Shien was really grateful to Vivian and the others.

Hence, Shien felt that it was better not to leak this matter to Lésia.

"At most, I'll just ignore the Old Demons."

Originally, Sean wanted to scam the old demons because he didn't want these villains to come and take revenge on him like some disgusting plots.

If it really didn't work, Shien wouldn't be so stubborn.

"No matter what, I'm still a man with a cheat code. If something really happens, I won't be helpless, right?"

With this thought in mind, Sean gave up straightforwardly. Just like in the past, he displayed an ability to accept things that was different from ordinary people.

After figuring this out, Sean's thoughts were clear, and he no longer cared about other trivial matters. Together with the rest of Vivian's team, he listened attentively to Lily's explanation.

Lily's lecture lasted for an hour before she dismissed the crowd.

After that, everyone discussed this matter with each other for a while before disbanding.

For the mission in two days, they had to go back and do what they could to prepare.

"I … I have to think of a way to settle down my family!"

Lumia said uneasily. She was obviously worried about how she would settle down her seven younger sisters while she was away from Lamegion.

"I'll also ask the elven seniors about useful spells and how to make magic tools."

Merica also pretended to be prepared as much as possible.

"I can go at any time."

Tierre was as calm as ever, as if telling everyone that she was ready to fight with all her might at any time.

As for Vivian, she hesitated for a moment before asking Shien a question.

"Forget about us, but do you really intend to take part in this mission?"

Vivian seemed to have some misgivings.

It couldn't be helped.

"Logically speaking, you're just a newbie who's still in the process of taking the test. There's no reason for you to accompany us on such an important mission. If you want to stay in Lamegion, then just say it, "Vivian said to Shien seriously.

It seemed like Vivian didn't intend to give Shien special treatment just because he was special.

Shien knew that Vivian didn't want him to think that they were using his power.

Others might not know, but Vivian and Tierre definitely knew more or less about Shien's hidden strength. Hence, they wouldn't want to help Shien decide to take part in this mission without his consent.

Although Shien had a trump card that hid his great strength, this mission would be much more convincing, Vivian obviously didn't want to overlook Shien's intentions just because of that.

Shien only had one thing to say.

"Am I not a member of this team?"

Shien's resolute words shocked Vivian and the others.

At the very least, Vivian looked a little touched.

"Since you've said so …"

Vivian smiled and apologized to Shien.

Shien also smiled and told Vivian not to mind, but he complained to himself.

(If I stay here and that missy finds out that I hid this from her, causing her to wait for so long in vain, I'm afraid she'll immediately come looking for me.)

Shien wasn't afraid of her. Compared to being annoyed, Shien was more eager to see the missy's flustered and exasperated face when she couldn't find him.

Sean felt that the scene was very exciting just thinking about it.

Thus, everyone agreed to meet up two days later, and then they dispersed.

Shien also left the guild and returned to the inn.

…

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Not long after, it was time to carry out the secret mission.

Shien followed Vivian's instructions and prepared some clothes and toiletries. He packed them all in a bag, along with the Sacred Sword, which was also wrapped in a long bag, and left the inn.

However, Shien didn't go to the guild. Instead, he went straight to the city center of Lamaegion.

Over there, there was a huge building dedicated to public use.

Just like the Adventurers Guild, the building was located on a vast square. However, the square was surrounded by walls. There were also knights patrolling and training there. It was like a military base, filled with a solemn and strict atmosphere.

Shien arrived at the building.

There were already a lot of people gathered here.