Chapter 549 - Preparation (2)

Dayton asked, "Wait! You said that we will go all out, but the military would announce otherwise. Why would the higher-ups conceal the matter?"

"Are you stupid? It was obvious that the higher-ups do not want the Regalia's spies or bandits around here would create havoc." Instead of Smite, Cedric replied to Dayton's question.

"That is correct. And, to make this plan better, they will deploy the soldiers in batches." Smite added.

"And, I don't know whether we have to be happy or not. But, we will be included in the second batch out of the four batches."

"We have 2 weeks starting from tomorrow to prepare. Since the time is tight, I wish that you prepare carefully."

"Especially, for you," Smite said this sentence directly to Auron.

Everyone looked at Auron. However, everyone knew the reason why Smite said this. Auron also knew the reason. It was because he had the lowest level from the people here. With his level, Auron would not be able to survive for too long in the Bridge World.

"Okay," Auron felt determined. 

It was really dangerous to survive in the Bridge World. Previously, Auron could only survive because he was defending inside the city. However, this time, Auron could not always stay inside the city. Hence, the danger level would rise significantly.

With the increased danger level, Auron knew he had to raise his level. Obviously, Auron would use his mage character during this mission. And, if this mage character died, he would lose all of his benefits. He would not want this.

"Prepare well, guys! One week from now, we will gather here once again. I want to know about your preparation. Also, if you have some problems, you can ask me. I will help you if I can." Smite ended the meeting.

The room's atmosphere turned heavy. They knew how serious this matter was. Everyone started to create some plan to increase their level and power.

Auron was about to exit the base when Julia approached him, "Do you need any help?"

Auron looked at Julia and said, "Thank you. But, I am good. I will tell you if I need some help."

It was not like Auron didn't want Julia's help. However, Auron already had a plan. He would hunt with his swordsman character to speed up his hunt. Because of this, Auron could not accept Julia's help.

With that, Auron quickly exited the place. Then, he quickly went to the market. The time was tight, and Auron didn't want to waste any more time. However, there was one thing that he had to do first, to upgrade his [Moss Sword].

Auron went to the market and quickly bought all of the requirements. The newly received 100 golds were really helpful. 

Unfortunately, these 100 golds were only enough for one time upgrade. Actually, it didn't cost all of the 100 golds. However, to upgrade for this one time, Auron had to spend 60 golds.

There were still around 40 golds left. However, it was not enough for Auron to upgrade it to the next level. Moreover, he still needed to supply his potions and other consumable items.

Auron quickly brought all of the needed ingredients to the blacksmith association. Then, he quickly requested to meet Ruka, the blacksmith association's leader.

This was also one of the issues when upgrading the sword. Auron could not go to the other blacksmith. It was because only a handful of people had the capability to upgrade this sword, and Ruka was one of them. Moreover, Auron didn't want to share this sword with many people. He was afraid that too many people knew his secret, then the chance it leaked would be high.

Auron was fortunate. Ruka was available at the moment. His secretary quickly guided Auron to the president's room.

When Auron was inside Ruka's room, Ruka immediately greeted Auron with a huge hug. Then, he quickly asked what Auron wanted. Actually, Ruka had an important schedule a few minutes from now. However, when he heard Auron wanted to meet him, he quickly pushed back his schedule and prioritized Auron.

Auron implicitly told Ruka what he wanted to do. Ruka's expression brightened. This was what he wanted for a long time. Ruka quickly urged Auron to quickly take the sword out. However, Auron stared at Ruka, then he looked towards Ruka's secretary. 

Ruka glanced at where Auron saw and he knew what Auron means. Ruka quickly dismissed his secretary. Then, he quickly urged Auron to take out the sword.

Auron took the sword out once again. Ruka immediately grabbed and caressed the sword like a madman.

Ruka observed the sword carefully like it was a precious treasure while Auron took out the upgrade requirement.

When Auron finished taking out all of the upgrade ingredients, he asked Ruka, "So, where are we going to do this?"

Auron's question woke Ruka from his intimate time with the sword. He answered Auron, "Oh follow me!"

Ruka brought the sword and went to the next room. It turned out the room next door was Ruka's personal work office.

Ruka quickly went inside the room and leaving Auron who dazed. Auron had taken out this many items just to take it once more before following Ruka to the next door.

Inside the room, Auron took out the ingredients once more when Ruka said, "It seemed the sword is still not ready to be upgraded yet."

Auron frowned. Then, a sudden idea appeared on his mind. There was a requirement to sacrifice a number of common grade weapons. Maybe, this was why the sword was not ready to be upgraded.

However, Auron didn't know how this sacrificing works. Auron took the sword from Ruka's hand. Then, he took out a common grade weapon that he had bought.

Auron put the common grade weapon on the work table. Then, he touched the weapon with the sword's tip. However, after waiting for several minutes, there was nothing happened. Auron was confused and observed the [Moss Sword].