Chapter 265: Chapter 40 Player Organization

“Indeed, quite impressive… But what’s going on, Anvis?”

Although the sight of numerous High Rank fighters battling was extremely shocking, Alisa was still somewhat puzzled and did not understand how this scene had come about.

“Simply put, the peril we encountered during our escape wasn’t a normal assessment item, but an attack by enemies.”

In response to Alisa’s inquiry, Anvis spread his hands, speaking in a nonchalant tone.

“They dragged in a miniature world, shattering our Trial World, and planned to trap us there forever.”

“Thus, after escaping, I found a way to locate their former stronghold and reported it to my father, Duke Karlars. I just didn’t expect that they were in the middle of a gathering, and so—”

“And so…?”

Alisa was taken aback and then speechless.

Fine, if she also had a father who was a Duke, she’d want it to go just like that.

There were still doubts, such as how Anvis, who had always been by her side these past days, managed to find the enemy’s stronghold, and how he was certain of the enemy’s identity.

But given the way he answered, it was clear he did not wish to elaborate. Realizing this, she did not press on with further questions.

After a moment, the Duke in the sky finished making arrangements for the aftermath of this incident and brought everyone back down to Anvis’s side, landing from above.

At the same time, a Spiritual Transmission entered Anvis’s Spirit Sea.

“Preliminary magic detection results suggest they are indeed related to the attack. As for further details, I will take them back to the Empire for a thorough interrogation.”

“You’ve done well, Anvis; you’ve made a significant contribution this time. When you return to the Empire, a representative from the True Knowledge Society will discuss your reward with you.”

After nodding at the two Anvis, the Duke suddenly changed the subject.

“Also, it seems we have some old rats peeping around—”

With that said, Duke Carrot casually reached out and seized a Player who was hiding nearby and observing, who instantly appeared before them without any resistance.

Surrounded by so many high-ranking figures, the Player felt awkwardly embarrassed.

There were others peeking around in the vicinity, but it just so happened he was the closest.

He was holding a newspaper while standing under a streetlamp less than a hundred meters away from everyone, pretending to be just passing by and then drawn in by the grand battle.

If not for the incorrect date on the newspaper he was holding, the Duke might have believed him.

“I’m sorry… Do you require assistance with anything, gentlemen?”

Oh, a foreigner.

As soon as he spoke, everyone knew what he was.

Realizing that these individuals were absolutely Undying, the three Ninth Rank exchanged glances, feeling a bit helpless.

A Ninth Rank cast a casual glance at the man in the gray robe next to him, and the latter immediately stepped forward with understanding.

“Of course, could you please disappear from this world?”

“Uh…”

Looking at the grey-robed man who had now turned into a ‘red name’, Player felt resigned; he closed his eyes and quickly started binding the unbound items he carried.

While binding meant he could not trade them any longer, it was better than a total loss.

“Please wait a moment, sir.”

But just when he was prepared to lose a Resurrection Crystal, a voice rekindled hope in his heart.

Anvis, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up, halting the Professional who was about to take action.

The onlookers looked at Anvis with surprise, wondering what he had in mind.

“I apologize, but may I take over his punishment?”

With that, Anvis looked towards the Duke.

Since the person was caught by Duke Carrot, the other two Ninth Rank did not say anything, tacitly agreeing to let the Duke decide how to deal with him.

Under everyone’s gaze, the Duke nodded, looking a bit puzzled.

“Sure, but what do you need him to do?”

“Thank you very much.”

Having received Duke Carrot’s consent, Anvis politely expressed his gratitude to the Duke. However, he did not directly answer the Duke’s question but turned to look at Skulking and Scrounging.

“Mr. Foreigner, there is indeed something for which I need to trouble you.”

Adopting the standard NPC tone, Anvis revealed a vague smile from beneath his hood to the player.

“Recently, we need to recruit some newcomers as reserve members for our organization. How about it, are you interested in this?”

“What?!”

Upon hearing Anvis’s words, Skulking and Scrounging began to doubt his own ears.

He was preparing for death just a second ago, and now he can join a high-rank organization?!

After half a year of gameplay and familiarizing themselves with the game’s background, almost all players of Mysterious Era wish to join a high-rank organization.

Because that would allow them to have early access to higher-level tasks, as well as better equipment and items.

In those high-rank tasks, even just being a freeloader and contributing nothing, the experience and rewards shared out in the end would be much higher than those for completing tasks recommended by the system.

To put it simply, the game planners encourage players to challenge beyond their levels.

“Of course, esteemed sir! I am very interested! No! I am very eager to join!”

Due to overwhelming excitement, Skulking and Scrounging spoke incoherently.

“Very well—”

Anvis nodded,

“However, we don’t just take anyone, for example, you.”

“Ah!?”

Before he could finish reveling in his excitement, Skulking and Scrounging was struck dumb.

After coming back to his senses, a hearty “what the hell” arose from within.

The expressions of the people behind grew odd, uncertain how to describe Anvis’s maneuver.

However, Anvis quickly spoke up again, clearing up everyone’s confusion.

“Your strength is a bit too weak, but since we’ve encountered each other under these circumstances, I think, I can give you an extra opportunity.

If you want to join us, then spread the message that we are recruiting newcomers and bring back a hundred foreigners to see me, and I will let you become a reserve member of our organization!”

As his words ended, a task notification immediately popped up on Skulking and Scrounging’s panel.

[System Notification: You have triggered a D-rank task ‘Recruit Newcomers’]

[Task Introduction: A mysterious organization is recruiting newcomers. You wish to join this organization, but the condition for joining is to bring a hundred other foreigners who also wish to join.]

[Task Goal: Recruit a hundred players]

[Task Reward: 1000 Experience Value]

[Completion: 0%]

“Alright, off you go. When you have recruited a hundred people, you can find me at number twenty-eight, Silver Cross District.”

After sending Skulking and Scrounging off, Anvis turned back to the others.

“Now, can you explain your actions?”

His actions left the crowd a bit baffled, and Duke Carrot once again asked for an explanation.

“Yes, I would like to try setting up an organization largely comprised of foreigners.”

Anvis answered in a calm and unhurried manner.

This was a move that had just occurred to him: to establish a player organization.

Players have a completely different behavior pattern from the natives and their actions are almost unpredictable by Prophecy Magic. Because no one can predict what might happen to the players after they log off.