Perhaps the Innocent World game was too realistic, or perhaps Mo Tan Tong Xue simply hadn't thought things through, but he had forgotten A crucial detail!
The side quest's objective was to deliver A message from Fire Claw Territory to Mount Sumir, but that didn't mean Mo Tan Tong Xue actually needed to dutifully run there to deliver the message himself...
Maybe this was normal in Shuang Ye's eyes, after all, Mo Tan Tong Xue speculated that her friends list probably only had two people on it so far, and both of them were him.
But he himself was completely different from that introverted and extremely reclusive girl.
Firstly, he was A player, and secondly, he was A player with A wide network of contacts...
Whether from the perspective of the side quest or the action itself, the only thing Mo Tan Tong Xue needed to do now was to inform Mount Sumir. As long As the people there knew, it didn't necessarily require him to convey it in person.
"Thanks to Yu Cheng, otherwise I would have at least waited until my next login to realize," Mo Tan Tong Xue said with A wry smile, telling the little white wolf beneath him to slow down. He then immediately sent A friend request to the character 'Huo Yan Yang' and also added the others who had attended the gathering that day.
These people seemed to play quite frequently. Huo Yan Yang quickly accepted his friend request, and Kang Lan and Ji Xiaoge also became Black Vatican's friends. Only Ji Xiaodao and Cordova didn't respond at all, but Mo Tan Tong Xue didn't mind. After all, the former had A peculiar personality, and the latter had peculiar luck. However, according to Lu Wei, Cordova didn't seem to be completely dead and could still be rescued A little...
'Hey, brother, you finally remembered me!'
'Mo Tan, you're finally online! What are you doing now? Are you lost? 23333~~'
'Long time no see, do you want to come play in Elf Forest sometime? There are so many beauties there, I'm telling you!'
After briefly responding to Ji Xiaoge and Kang Lan, Mo Tan Tong Xue quickly seized the opportunity to ask Wan Yang: 'Sorry, I've been busy lately. Yu Cheng told me you've been staying in A place called Sumir during this time?'
Not only had Yu Cheng just mentioned this to him, but Wan Yang himself had also told Mo Tan Tong Xue in person, though the person he informed at the time was 'Mo,' not Mo Tan Tong Xue, who was currently Black Vatican.
'That's right, there's A big problem here. My priest mentor was called over by the Great Shaman of the Holy Mountain, and he brought me along. Brother, why are you asking about this?' Wan Yang replied to Mo Tan Tong Xue with curiosity.
'It's like this... I just received A quest here, and I was hoping you could help me.' Mo Tan Tong Xue breathed A sigh of relief when he learned that Wan Yang was indeed currently in Mount Sumir, stating that he needed A hand with something.
He then briefly explained the situation in Fire Claw Territory to the other party, though he didn't go into too much detail. He mainly mentioned that the Marshall Family was suspected of engaging in slave trading, and Fire Claw Territory, As the victim, had entered A state of readiness. If the Violet Empire's Noble Tribunal did not make A Just judgment, then war could break out at any time.
'I understand. I'll convey Grand Chieftain Xi Luo's message to my mentor right away. He'll talk to the Great Shaman. If things get really bad, Sumir will definitely not stand idly by. Wait A moment, and let me know if the system prompts that the quest is complete.' Wan Yang agreed readily. After all, it was just A simple favor for him. Moreover, this young man with A 'good' alignment also hoped he could help, whether it was for his friend or his 'kin' in the game.
......
Ten minutes later, A system notification sound abruptly rang in Mo Tan Tong Xue's ear.
【Side Quest Completed, Completion: 200%, Reward: 1200 optional experience points】
"It's just As I thought!" Mo Tan Tong Xue lightly tapped his palm and whispered, "This game's system is truly intelligent; the ways to complete quests are very flexible. And the extra 100% quest completion should be because the Orc Holy Land intends to provide more support..."
He stroked the little white wolf's head, telling it to stop, then opened his message bar to tell Wan Yang that his quest was complete and had even doubled in completion.
This time, the other party took A moment to reply: 'Glad I could help you. When I went to find my mentor just now, the Great Shaman was there. They are both very concerned about Fire Claw Territory's situation and have decided to send two priests to the Violet Empire soon to try and pressure that tribunal. While the effect might not be great, it's better than nothing.'
'Thank you. I'll contact you if anything comes up.' Mo Tan Tong Xue immediately expressed his gratitude.
'No problem. It's A shame we're currently dealing with A bunch of particularly troublesome guys, otherwise, the Holy Mountain could have provided more support over there,' Huo Yan Yang said, then quickly followed up with another message: 'Remember to let me know if there are any new developments. I'll try to trick my mentor and the Great Shaman; I didn't think too much when I spoke just now, and now they're starting to wonder how I knew.'
Mo Tan Tong Xue replied concisely with 'No problem,' then jumped off the little white wolf's back and leaned against the snow-white giant wolf, lost in thought.
The quest that was originally supposed to be completed within A month was finished in less than half an hour after setting off. Logically, Mo Tan Tong Xue should immediately return to Fire Claw Territory to report the situation, but he couldn't do that.
Shuang Ye wouldn't be A problem, but those NPCs wouldn't be able to understand how he had conveyed this information to Sumir. Even transporting information through the Mage Guild at an exorbitant price would take at least A few days, not to mention that the Orc Holy Land didn't even have A Mage Guild.
If he went back now, he would have no way to explain...
Moreover, Shuang Ye had the task of accompanying the envoy group to the Violet Imperial Capital, while Mo Tan Tong Xue himself had nothing to do. Staying in Fire Claw Territory didn't have much value; at most, it was just doing side quests, which wasn't very meaningful.
【Since that's the case, why not take this time to figure out 'that thing'...】
Upon thinking this, Mo Tan Tong Xue no longer hesitated. He reopened his friends list and contacted Yu Cheng, who had given him great inspiration earlier.
'I've already asked Wan Yang to take care of the quest here. Thanks for the reminder.' Mo Tan Tong Xue first expressed his gratitude.
'o(*≧▽≦)ツ It worked! I'm so glad I could help~' Yu Cheng seemed to be quite free at the moment, and her message came back quickly.
It had to be said that this girl's use of emoticons was quite excellent, providing A strong sense of immersion. However, Mo Tan Tong Xue felt that the girl who would blush at just A few words probably couldn't make such expressions herself.
'I don't have anything to do right now, so I plan to go see the Sanctuary. After all, I'm A priest. Yu Cheng, you should be on your way back to Light Capital, right?' Mo Tan Tong Xue asked Yu Cheng tentatively, carefully choosing his words.
He hoped to use this opportunity to see the 'monster' that looked so much like him, and at least learn more about it. Since he had time now, and the Sanctuary, located somewhat south of the Northeast Continent, was conveniently on the way to Mount Sumir and didn't conflict with his initial plan to head north, he might As well meet up with Yu Cheng first.
However...
'Hmm, I'm not on my way to Light Capital right now. Although that was my original plan, due to A sudden situation, I have to go south first. Ah, that should be north of Mo Tan Tong Xue's location, right (＞﹏＜)!' Yu Cheng's answer was A bit unexpected.
Yu Cheng then explained the situation to Mo Tan Tong Xue. The main content was that A large-scale Plague had broken out in A certain area of the Sanctuary, and its scope was still expanding. Tens of thousands of people had already been infected, and the local church affiliated with Holy Church United simply couldn't cope. Therefore, the church in Light Capital temporarily dispatched A very powerful Holy Maiden to lead Yu Cheng and A small number of clergy to provide assistance...
And the 'monster' Mo Tan Tong Xue cared about most would be sent to the Highest Dawn Cathedral in Light Capital for detention A few days later.
'I see. I'm also A priest, and I wonder if I can help with handling the Plague.' Mo Tan Tong Xue replied immediately after Yu Cheng finished speaking. Having almost memorized the continental map, he quickly located the epidemic area Yu Cheng mentioned in his mind and found that it wasn't too far from him, only A day or two's journey at most. Of course, since he wasn't online 24/7, this time would definitely be A bit longer.
'Of course you can help! Priests' skills all have A certain purification effect. It would be great if Mo Tan Tong Xue is willing to come and help! You don't have to worry about safety either; Holy Maiden will protect us ╰(*°▽°*)╯!' Yu Cheng seemed very happy. She felt that she got along quite well with this newly acquainted friend, and there weren't actually many clergy going to the epidemic area this time. After all, Misha County wasn't strictly A place protected by the Holy Church United, making it difficult to dispatch A large number of people there in A short time. It would be wonderful if Mo Tan Tong Xue could go.
So, the two agreed to meet in the epidemic area. If all went well, Mo Tan Tong Xue would return to Light Capital with Yu Cheng after the epidemic was resolved. And without him even having to ask, Yu Cheng already said she would take him to see 'that guy' then.
The girl also strongly suggested that Mo Tan Tong Xue visit the Highest Dawn Cathedral then, because the little girl felt that the Goddess was particularly easy to talk to, and it would be great if Mo Tan Tong Xue could also become A God-blessed one. Even if not, there were many divine spells to learn there, and many side quests suitable for the priest profession.
Although he reserved judgment on the matter of 'the Goddess being particularly easy to talk to,' Mo Tan Tong Xue was indeed very interested in Light Capital. Moreover, it wasn't far from Mount Sumir, so if anything happened, he wouldn't delay things.
So, the two happily decided.
Then Mo Tan Tong Xue happily disconnected...
Three hours later
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【You have been disconnected urgently. Please choose whether to reconnect.】
"Connect~"
【Reconnection starting...】
【Connection complete, loading character information】
【Welcome back, chaotic neutral Tan Mo, loading Innocent World, good night】
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Outside Karan City
After logging in, Mo Tan Tong Xue first sent A message to Yi Dong, then leisurely walked into the city. He was already used to A few hours of blackouts every day, and if it really was the 'monster' Yu Cheng mentioned, then such A thing was certainly completely acceptable, at least for him now.
"After all, that's the most suitable ending for 'that me'~" he muttered in A low voice, A cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth: "No matter when or where, there always needs to be A cage to serve As A home. As long As it doesn't get in the way, occasionally sacrificing some time to let 'that side' breathe is fine..."
A hint of gloom flashed in his eyes, and he whispered, "The premise is to confirm its harmlessness~"
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Ten minutes later, 'Air Pump' Inn, second floor
"Yo, looks like you've already hit it off." Mo Tan Tong Xue, walking into the room, glanced at Yi Dong, Cole, and Little Ai, who were chatting. He closed the door behind him, leaned against the wall, and smiled at A certain A: "Sorry I couldn't reply to your message earlier, Zombie~"
Yi Dong rolled his eyes: "Whatever, I'm used to it."
Little Ai and Cole, on the other hand, quickly stood up to greet Mo Tan Tong Xue, and their gazes towards Yi Dong showed A few more hints of respect. They really hadn't expected this junior mage to actually be that gentleman's friend.
"Just A quick introduction, these two little guys are my subordinates." Mo Tan Tong Xue casually pointed at Cole and Little Ai, then glanced at Yi Dong, and turned to the two of them seriously: "That pretty boy is my friend, you can call him Zombie."
Cole pursed his lips, saying nothing.
Little Ai, on the other hand, obediently turned and bowed to Yi Dong: "Zang... Mr. Zangbi."
"What the hell is Zangbi! Don't listen to his nonsense! I should have introduced myself already!" Yi Dong sighed, then shrugged at Mo Tan Tong Xue: "Speaking of which, why did you specifically ask me to meet these two earlier? To show off or what?"
Mo Tan Tong Xue shook his head: "Nothing to show off. Can see, can't use. The system has already stopped me."
"What the @#$% have you been doing?!" Yi Dong roared, complaining, "Don't say things with such A casual attitude that contain so much information! Should I complain about the system stopping you, or about that unclear 'use'?! Beast!"
Mo Tan Tong Xue stuck out his pinky finger to pick his ear, then said to him seriously, "Speaking of beasts, I have indeed seen both 'beasts' and 'fowl' during this time. One of them happens to be in Karan City. Do you want to go see it?"
"Thanks, no interest." Yi Dong quickly shook his head.
"Oh, alright." Mo Tan Tong Xue nodded: "Then get ready to depart, bring Little Ai with you."
Yi Dong and the little priest simultaneously asked in confusion: "Go where?"
"South, to the Marshall Territory of the Violet Empire." Mo Tan Tong Xue said casually: "Reasons later, you can depart now..."
Chapter 94: End