Chapter 1229 The Sealed Land

"Understood, sir!" Ricky, Ashley, Hayes, and Guillermo nodded at Lloyd before they all turned expectantly at Mordechai, waiting for further instructions.

"Guys, I just want to let you know that this mission has something to do with me, and our vice leader has graciously done me this favor," Mordechai said. "Don't worry. I will give you a handsome reward in return after we are done with this.

I can't reveal too much for now. But I promise that I'll tell you everything I can once we get there, so don't feel hesitant or uncomfortable.

Of course, you can also refuse to accept this mission. It's all up to you. I will respect your decision whether you choose to go or not."

"Ha-ha! What are you talking about? You are now our holy son, and you've given us a direct order. How can we defy you?" Hayes responded with a kind smile.

"Hey, if you don't stop making fun of me, I'm afraid that we can't be friends anymore," Mordechai muttered lowly as a small frown marred the stark features of his face. But as a matter of fact, he did not really get upset.

Hayes didn't seem to take his words seriously, as he let out boisterous and joyful laughter in response. "Ha-ha!"

At this point, Guillermo cut into their conversation. "I'm sorry, guys, but I have already agreed to explore a secret land with some others. I'm a

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master of the Desolate Sorcery tribe.

And since Ricky and Ashley were already familiar with the Desolate Sorcery tribe and Mordechai's connection to them, Hayes was the only one caught by surprise when he found out Mordechai's real identity. Actually, Mordechai had no intention of keeping them in the dark. He thought it would be a good gesture to tell them everything about him since he was the one who asked for their help.

The Desolate Sorcery tribe was the most powerful tribe in the past starting when the world was created. All its members could still remember the glory of their tribe, and they dreamed of restoring their tribe to its former glory.

Unfortunately, they had been imprisoned in the Sealed Land for eras and couldn't get out. As a result, they had gradually forgotten their dream.

But a big change suddenly took place a decade ago, in the area where the Desolate Sorcery tribe were trapped, and a rift appeared on the array.

This fissure opened the way to the continent.

And its appearance rekindled the fire in the hearts of the Desolate Sorcery tribe's members. They believed that they could help their tribe rise again once they returned to the continent.

However, to their disappointment, they discovered that it was a lot harder to pass through the rift than they had previously thought.