Chapter 553 - Talv City (3)

The final briefing didn't last for too long. Smite just wanted to make sure that everyone's preparation was complete and thorough. He didn't even tell about any strategy or anything else since even he still didn't know about it until they arrived at Talv City.

Smite also told everyone that today was the last 'free' day for them. So, they still had some time even after they had arrived at Talv City.

When they arrived at Talv City, Smite would receive their team's task. Then, they would execute it at midnight or tomorrow morning, depending on the task. During their wait time, they could go back to Inverno City to supply what they need. However, if they did that, the portal fee would be deducted from their team's money. Although Smite didn't mind paying the fee, it would be better if they could avoid it.

After the final briefing ended, the Absurd team prepared to go to the Talv City. Since there was no more preparation needed, all of them quickly went to the portal.

On the way to the portal, Auron was behind Smite and Jeffrey, who was already surrounded by the team's old members. All of them had one question in their mind. How could Smite and Jeffrey advance so fast? They wanted to know the answer.

Auron, who heard the question, also became curious. His achievement to get around 100 levels in 2 weeks was quite amazing. It could be seen by the other member's growth that could not reach that number. The highest among them was to get 60 levels in these two weeks. 

However, both Smite and Jeffrey could reach level 650. It was more than 150 levels, almost 200 levels. If their level were below level 100, it would not be surprising to get many levels. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Smite and Jeffrey start at around level 480.

There must be some secret going on here. This secret piqued Auron's interest. So, he moved closer to Smite to hear the answer. Unfortunately, Smite didn't share his secret and avoid the question. When everyone moved to Jeffrey, the latter only whistled away as if he didn't know what they were talking about. 

Even though they didn't get the answer, the members kept on pestering Smite and Jeffrey to give them the answer. Unfortunately, until they reach the teleportation portal to Talv City, they still didn't get the answer.

When the Absurd team arrived at Talv City, Smite immediately went to the Talv City commander for a report and meeting. Jeffrey, who was left alone, pretended that he was tired and went to sleep. In the end, the other members could only give up.

Everyone went off their own business with the matters settled until the designated time, at 6 pm. Auron, who had nothing to do, decided to went around the city. Although this was not his first time to the Bridge World, it was still a long time ago since he went to Talv City.

The last time Auron visited Talv City was two years ago. Among the four cities in the Bridge World, Talv city was not that popular in Bridge World. The Gaia didn't know the reason why but Regalia seemed didn't have any interest in Talv City.

During these few years, there was no attack at Talv City. The recent attack at Talv City was when Kevad City got attacked. In those attacks, the troops that attack Talv City were the weakest among the other city. Before that recent attack, Talv City had been at peace for more than 4 years.

That was why Auron decided to walk around the city. He believed that the city had changed a lot since the last time he visits here.

In the four cities of Bridge World, the military had monopolized the resource selling rights. No one could sell anything in the cities, even just simple potions. The thing's price here was a little bit expensive than the one sold in the Gaia. The military did this because they needed the money to fund their activity.

All of the profits gained here would go to the military to enhance their troops. Because of this, they could not afford another competitor. Moreover, the royal family had agreed to this system. Hence, there were no players or NPC that could sell here.

It was really a city for the warzone. There was nothing fun here. Almost all of the buildings here were owned by the military. And all of them were used for lodgings. Some buildings owned by a big guild also had already become lodging exclusively for their guild members, like Smite, who owned a building here in this city.

With nothing fun here, Auron went back to the team's lodging and waited there. It seemed, unlike Auron, most of them also leisurely waiting here.

Not too long after Auron went back to the lodging, Smite had already back from the meeting with the commander in charge.

With Smite's presence, everyone immediately gathered around. Everyone was curious about how the meeting went on. To everyone's surprise, Smite had arrived while frowning. It was not a good sign.

Smite looked at everyone who was already worried. Then, he began explaining their team's task. Smite tried to explain as detailed as possible to avoid any ambiguity and confusion.

After that, Smite also gave some idea that he had thought while walking back here, and he asked for everyone's opinions.

After hearing Smite's explanation, all of them were also frowning. However, they could not do anything since it was their assigned task. All they could do was helping Smite in formulating the plan.

With everyone chimed in, using Smite's plan as the base, the plan slowly formed. Although it was still not perfect, it was better than Smite's original plan.

The meeting was over after 1 hour. Smite closed the meeting by saying, "Prepare well! We only have 2 hours before the plan execution!"

"Yes, Sir!" Everyone answered in unison.