[Sacred Geometry: Storage space has been opened for you. Current size is 1 cubic meter. Divine Chosen can spend points to upgrade it later.]
[Note: There is a physics delay in the storage space, approximately 0.5 seconds.]
The prompt from the Sacred Geometry made Mo Xuanyu somewhat curious, so he immediately experimented with the items from the box.
Retrieve, then take out.
The so-called spatial delay refers to the waiting time required when putting something into the space or taking something out.
Mo Xuanyu敏锐地意识到 that this tiny delay, seemingly unremarkable, could actually be a very critical factor in combat.
In a fight, if you are injured and want to take a potion from your space, you must pay extra attention to this 0.5-second delay.
If your hand moves away from the original position during that 0.5 seconds, it could cause the potion to fall to the ground as soon as it emerges from the space.
Wanting to take and drink potions with 0 delay like in a game was clearly impossible, because enemies wouldn’t give you that opportunity.
“Always feels like a major future money sink.” Mo Xuanyu quietly吐槽了一句 in his heart.
After packing his things, Mo Xuanyu left the interrogation room and went up the stairs. An iron door appeared before him, guarded by two sentries.
They had clearly been specifically instructed by the officer man, Weylon. They saluted and opened the iron door for Mo Xuanyu.
Creak—
Passing through the iron door, the first thing that came into view was a spacious corridor.
Several windows were set in the wall nearby, with narrow beams of sunlight洒落 on the floor, revealing dust motes floating in the air.
This underground prison was built beneath the Sun Knight Order’s office building, a place specifically used by the Sun King to detain political criminals and prisoners.
Mo Xuanyu stopped a clerical member in the first-floor hall and politely asked, “Excuse me, where is Officer Weylon’s office?”
The blond少年 who was asked looked up and was momentarily stunned upon seeing Mo Xuanyu, clearly dazzled by Mo Xuanyu’s extremely high Charm attribute.
“A-asking me?” The blond少年 blushed, looked around nervously, and dared not meet Mo Xuanyu’s eyes.
So beautiful, so elegant!
Mo Xuanyu nodded. “Could you trouble yourself to show me the way?”
“I’ll take you!” The youth immediately agreed, forgetting all about his task of delivering documents.
He led the way, and Mo Xuanyu followed him to the door of Weylon’s office and knocked.
“Come in.” Weylon’s voice came from inside.
After thanking the youth, Mo Xuanyu pushed the door open and entered, closing it behind him.
Weylon was a strict and rigid superior. Noticing that Mo Xuanyu wasn’t wearing his knight medal, he frowned and reminded him,
“Remember to wear your medal from now on. Otherwise, you’ll be stopped as a suspicious person. Multiple warnings will also result in salary deductions.”
“Alright, I’ve noted it.” Mo Xuanyu nodded. His good attitude towards admitting fault缓和了许多 of Weylon’s displeasure; high Charm was extremely useful in every aspect.
In fact, it was only now that Weylon had the chance to notice Mo Xuanyu’s particularly striking appearance.
The underground prison had been too dark before; he could only barely tell that the other had long legs, a slender waist, and a good figure.
Now, in the bright office, Weylon felt that face didn’t look at all like that of a master assassin who had killed countless people and was covered in blood.
His aura was quiet and elegant, composed and unhurried as he glanced around the office, like the heirs cultivated in the homes of great nobles.
“I didn’t expect Mora Venus to be so young.”
Weylon couldn’t help but感叹一句. He had previously thought this renowned Assassin Master would be a seasoned old hand nearing fifty.
“Is that so? Thank you for the compliment.” Mo Xuanyu came over and sat in the chair opposite him. “Might I ask, after the审查 was completed, is there anything His Majesty needs me to do?”
At this, Weylon seemed to see a flicker of anticipation appear in Mo Xuanyu’s eyes.
It seemed he was eager to make achievements within the kingdom and secure his position before the Sun King.
Weylon thought this was normal. After all, for an Assassin Master, the status of a Junior Knight was still too low; the other certainly wouldn’t be satisfied.
Of course, he didn’t know that what Mo Xuanyu was anticipating was actually the main quest issued by the Sacred Geometry.
[Main Quest Updated.]
First Step: Trust
Difficulty: A
Quest Guide: By any means necessary, go to the capital of the Nora Kingdom. Before the Sun King discovers your spy identity, gain his trust, kill the informant, and enter the core of power in the kingdom.
Time Limit: 14 days
Quest Reward: 3 Free Attribute Points, Talent Sublimation Potion (Blue) x1, Sun King Faction Favorability increased to [Friendly]
Failure Penalty: All Attributes -3, Sun King Faction Favorability decreased to [Mortal Enemy], Main Quest completely failed!
[Note: The completion level of the Main Quest will affect the rating and rewards you receive upon leaving the world.]
“According to His Majesty’s message, you will enjoy all the待遇 of a Junior Knight. Moreover, he specifically left something for you.”
As he spoke, Weylon took a confidential document from a drawer nearby and handed it to Mo Xuanyu.
[Sacred Geometry: World Assistance Card has taken effect.]
Mo Xuanyu blinked lightly, took the document, and opened it. Inside was a pardon for a death row prisoner.
Name: None. Codename 117.
Profile: Approximately 18 years old. An elite assassin within the Dusk Assassins, one of the students raised by Assassin Master [Mora Venus].
Assassinated the City Lord of the Eighth Main City, as well as 1 Senior Knight, 3 Intermediate Knights, 7 Junior Knights, countless government officials of various levels…
Danger Level: High.
“According to the Sacred Geometry’s intention, this student should be the helper generated for me. I wonder what kind of person they are. They seem quite capable based on this.”
Mo Xuanyu put away the pardon and thanked Weylon.
The other shook his head: “You should thank the Sun King. It is he who has bestowed these rewards upon you. I hope you do not辜负 his expectations.”
“Also, this is the apartment the Knight Order has prepared for you. Inside are your uniform and this month’s advanced salary.” Weylon handed him a key.
“Of course not.” Mo Xuanyu took the key and memorized the apartment address.
Just as Mo Xuanyu stood up to leave, Weylon suddenly issued a warning without changing his expression,
“Before receiving my orders, I hope you do not擅自 leave the surveillance范围 of the Seventh Main City. It would be very troublesome.”
Although Mo Xuanyu’s identity had gained the Sun King’s preliminary trust, the investigation into Mora Venus was still ongoing.
During this period, Weylon bore the responsibility of monitoring him.
Once Mo Xuanyu’s identity was discovered to be problematic, he would instantly face pursuit by the Knight Order, and Weylon, the strongest member of the Order, would personally hunt him down and execute him.
Hearing this, Mo Xuanyu turned back, his expression calm as he replied, “Rest assured, I will prove my loyalty to His Majesty in the days to come.”
Looking into those light blue eyes, Weylon felt somewhat reassured.
“That would be for the best.”
After leaving Weylon’s office, Mo Xuanyu followed the apartment address to the residential area.
Third Floor, 101.
Pushing the door open, it was a single apartment. The decor was quite cozy, with warm yellow wooden flooring, clean and tidy, with all kinds of facilities available.
Mo Xuanyu opened the wardrobe. Inside hung two sets of deep black military uniforms, the standard issue for Junior Knights.
It was said these handsome,挺拔 military uniforms were personally designed by the Sun King, who had studied at an art academy, creating a clear gap compared to military uniforms of other countries from the same period.
“First, let’s get the helper out of prison.”
Mo Xuanyu picked up the wallet on the table, calculated the financial currency within the main city, left the apartment, stopped a carriage on the street.
“Where to, sir?” The bearded coachman took off his hat in greeting.
“The death row prison.” Mo Xuanyu took out a silver coin and tossed it to him.
The coachman’s heart pounded. It was his first time encountering such a generous guest. He quickly jumped down, opened the carriage door, and ushered Mo Xuanyu inside.
The carriage raced swiftly through the streets. Mo Xuanyu gently lifted the window curtain, finally having time to properly observe this Seventh Main City.
The Nora Kingdom covered a vast area, with a total of 12 main cities and nearly a hundred small towns.
The Seventh Main City where Mo Xuanyu was located was an administrative hub. The architecture overall leaned towards Baroque style, and many guard posts could be seen on the streets.
According to the information provided by the Sacred Geometry, the Sun King had come to the Seventh Main City for an inspection and was assassinated by Mora in the banquet hall.
But the Sun King’s strength far exceeded Mora’s, ultimately leading to Mora’s failed assassination attempt.
“How strong are this Sun King’s attributes?” Mo Xuanyu glanced at his own attribute panel, his caution growing increasingly浓郁.
Judging by this main quest from the Sacred Geometry, his ultimate goal should be to assassinate the Child of the Sun and help the Free Commune completely overthrow the Sun King’s rule.
And to assassinate this future hope of the empire, he would inevitably have to confront the Sun King head-on.
A fierce battle seemed unavoidable; he had to be prepared no matter what.
“Sir, the prison is here.” The coachman stopped the carriage, opened the door, wiped his黝黑 hands with a white cloth, and bowed, offering his hand to Mo Xuanyu.
Mo Xuanyu politely declined the other’s assistance, stepped down from the carriage, and observed the massive black prison before him.
He tossed out another silver coin. “Wait here. I need to go back soon.”
“Right away!” The coachman beamed with joy.
“Unauthorized persons, leave quickly! Do not linger in front of the prison!” The guards at the entrance冷声警告 upon seeing them, their hands already on their flintlock pistols.
“I’m here to pick someone up.” Mo Xuanyu handed his knight medal and the pardon to the guard.
After verifying the authenticity of the knight medal, the guard immediately changed his attitude, returning the items to Mo Xuanyu with utmost respect.
“Our apologies, Knight Sir, for our offense.”
It was important to know that the Sun Knight Order was the highest-status violent organization within the Nora Kingdom.
They were not subject to control by the church or government officials but were directly under His Majesty the Sun King himself, possessing the privilege to act first and report later.
Those who could enter the Knight Order were无一不是 elites among elites, their combat power far exceeding that of ordinary people, hence this guard’s respect was not surprising.
“This way, Knight Sir.”
A guard led the way, taking Mo Xuanyu to the warden’s office inside the prison.
He naturally received an enthusiastic reception from the warden; no one dared to怠慢.
The procedures were quickly completed, and the warden personally took Mo Xuanyu to the prison on the second underground level.
“Knight Sir, the fellow you’re taking away is an out-and-out dangerous element. You must be careful later.”
As he said this, the warden touched his own cool neck. He had interrogated that guy a few times before, and each time he felt like he could lose his head at any moment.
Most of the cells on the second underground level were empty.
The people here, barring unexpected circumstances, were all to be tried and executed, or imprisoned for life for some special reason.
As they never saw the light of day, their mental states were not very good.
Well… maybe they weren’t very good to begin with, otherwise they wouldn’t be locked up here.
Therefore, the arrival of Mo Xuanyu and the warden quickly triggered agitation among some individuals.
“Such a fragrant smell… Could a noble actually come here?”
A man with a乖张 and肆意 smile, his hands wrapped in iron chains, cast his猩红 eyes through the iron bars, landing on Mo Xuanyu’s long legs and waist under the dim light.
He couldn’t help but lick his dry lips. Although he couldn’t see Mo Xuanyu’s face clearly, he instinctively felt that the person before him must be a noble. After all, Mo Xuanyu was just too clean, worlds apart from criminals like them.