Chapter 503

Chapter 503

TL: xLordFifth

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Hmm Huh?

Unsheathing a Crimson Gecko, Kidd slipped it onto his finger and spun it around with a whirring sound. While habitually spinning his revolver, he was scrutinizing Lugers location, and finally, he caught sight of it changing.

[Blooming Wasteland]?

The term wasteland implies a place where nothing can grow. But blooming?

For Kid, it was an incomprehensible name for a location. Right now, rather than interpreting the place, he felt a mix of awe and jealousy that Luger had advanced to a realm completely beyond his comprehension.

I thought I had traveled a lot, but this Its why I can never rest. All the people here are so inhuman.

Kidd grunted and got up again. His constant check on the other Musketeers location was perhaps to find the motivation, a new stimulus to move himself. He opened his bag to check the number of bullets and also checked the ones currently loaded. For quick reloading, he had to ensure the bullets on his waist belt and the speed loader in his bag were all ready. Preparation in peacetime was the only way to accelerate action in wartime. After clanking around for a few minutes, Kid was also mapping the New World in his head.

Now, which direction to head next Huh?!

At that moment, Kidd couldnt believe his eyes. In the friend window of the Musketeers, Luger had changed to a logged-out status.

Hello!

Leeha teleported to Ezwens Vatican Square and moved into the Vatican. The guards at the entrance, who were staunchly guarding it, bowed their heads as they received Leehas greeting.

Welcome, Ha Leeha-nim. What brings you here?

Ah, I have something to report to the Pope regarding the New World expedition.

Ive heard. You completed the New World expedition splendidly, didnt you?

Ah, splendid is an overstatement. Its all because of the others. May I enter now?

Of course. I will guide you right away. These were the guards at the entrance of the Vatican, comparable to the central palace guards of the Fibiel Royal Palace.

Even such guards showed respectful manners to Leeha first. The reason was not only because of handling the Demon Kings agents quest but also the high reputation gained in the Lope Continent, along with the effect of the [Dignity] buff.

Hmm, they seem to treat me even better than in Fibiel. Should I defect?

Leeha chuckled at the absurd thought. Certainly, compared to dealing with the paleos in Erika New World, activities in the Old Continent were more comfortable.

Hmm, there was a time when I tiptoed in, unsure of how the Demon Kings agents would act.

Leeha recalled old times in front of the Popes audience chamber. Then, suddenly, anger towards Chiyou surged. Thinking about it, the Demon Kings minions also had an extensive information network. There could only be one reason for this.

The Shinobi-Gumi must have extended their reach even then. Not joining the Demon Kings army themselves but surely trying to gain benefits from outside, like the Holy Grills reports. Theres no precedent of a user creating such an extensive intelligence guild.

Leeha now almost knew everything. In Fibiel, there were makeshift guilds created by users, labeled as intelligence or thief guilds. But in Minis, user-created intelligence guilds were almost nonexistent, and the reason was simple.

The Shinobi-Gum had made these cells of user intelligence guilds in Minis their own, controlling everything.

The fact that Holy Grill could extract quality information from the Minis side only after Chiyous death meant that the current user-created information guilds in Minis were likely in panic.

Compared to the Rising-Sun era. It would be a time of Spring and Autumn Warring States if the Shinobi-Gumi suffered near-total destruction. Someone would step up to take the place of the Shinobi-Gumi, but without charisma on Chiyous level, it would not be easy.

In other words, no annoying folks to bother me for a while! Kehe, if its just about pushing through with sheer force, I welcome it. If I shoot from at least 2,500 meters away, its a one-shot-

His Holiness invites you in.

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Lost in his daydreams with a pleased expression, Leeha was met with a surprised look from the Vatican guards. Embarrassed, Leeha bowed his head low.

Would you like to accept?

If it really comes down to it, Ill just clear them all myself.

With a confident attitude, Leeha pressed the accept button.

I will also do my best to find traces of Bluebeard in the New World.

Trustworthy indeed. Very trustworthy!

Excuse me, Your Holiness. So, about that

There was something else that needed quick attention. Why hadnt another alert popped up? It wasnt until Leeha subtly mentioned it that the Pope, as if suddenly remembering, touched Leehas shoulder.

Oh! Of course. Weve invested a great deal of resources in discovering the Erika New World. In the name of the Lord Ahlo, weve given adequate rewards to the other expedition members. And youre no exception, Leeha. Archbishop!

Yes, Your Holiness.

Lead the way to our treasury.

Understood.

Leeha internally cheered. Thats right, this is how it should be. Securing items is the most important thing!

Lets go.

Eep. Then, Your Holiness, Ill visit you again with good news!

Of course! I have no doubt in you.

Leeha was about to follow the Archbishop but quickly turned around to pay his respects to the Pope one last time. The Pope watched his respectful departure with a pleased smile.

Leaving the Popes audience chamber, Leeha reviewed the quest again.

Who found those two places? Hmm, should I have asked? No

well. With a quest this high-profile, Holy Grill will surely know about it. People like Kijung or Lee Jiwon might have better information.

Members of the Byeolcho group, who were part of the original New World expedition, had likely already visited them.

Its possible that they, who mainly did party hunts in the New World, completed the investigation of one site. If not them, then solo player expert and hunting master Lee Jiwon. He, too, would be active in the New World. Alexander goes without saying.

As for Fernand Hmm, given his personality, he might be more focused on pioneering, but he would surely help if things get dire. He must have received this quest as well. The quest offered to users who came for item rewards was a quest that all original New World expedition members shared. Naturally, considering their strength, it was a relief.

Kidd: Whats up?

Leeha: Ah, Kidd! Good timing. Im at the Vatican right now, you got this quest too, right? Something about finding demon strongholds

Kidd: Thats not important right now.

Leeha: Huh?

It was then that Leeha received an urgent whisper while following the Archbishop. Thinking of sharing information, but Kidd, uncharacteristically, cut off Leehas words. Leeha sensed some anxiety in Kids voice.

Leeha: Whats wrong?

Kidd: Nothings wrong with me.

Leeha: What do you mean? You didnt contact me just to joke around, did you?

Kidd: But something has happened to Luger.

Leeha: Luger? What could possibly happen to Luger?

Kidd: Luger is dead.