(From MC's POV)
Several hours later,
I arrived at the train station in Iron Post City. After entering the city, I discovered that it is similar to Red Stone City.
After finding the hotel, I settled in.
Although it's similar, I find some gloomy atmosphere all over the place. It's best to find out about the current events in the city. After gaining some clarity, I made a call to the room server.
Soon, I heard a knock on the door.
A middle-aged person wearing a black tuxedo stood in front of me.
Upon seeing me, he immediately greeted me, "Esteemed guest, is there something you want?"
Hearing that, I nodded and replied, "I really want something. It's not food but information. "
A quick glint flashes in his eyes. He looked at me for a moment before he nodded.
Then the server quickly entered the room, following behind me.
Upon reaching the small study hall in the room, I sat comfortably and placed one fire affinity stone on the table.
The server's mood lit up when he saw the stone. He immediately asked, "Esteemed guest, you can ask me about anything."
Hearing that, I began to ask questions.
A couple of minutes later,
The server man left the room with a fire affinity stone in his hands.
"The City Lord is very interesting," I muttered, while recalling the information.
This city is like any other vibrant city.
Trade and business in the cities were enough to run the city. But because the trade route is often interrupted by the atrocities of bandits, the city suffered huge losses.
The City Lord tried several means to put an end to it. But he failed whenever there was a chance of success. The bandits flee into the insect forest.
Because of the bandits' actions, the transit route is disturbed. And the businesses inside the city have also been hit. It may look like a bright day, but there is actually a gloomy atmosphere surrounding the city.
To think that such a forest is so close to such a bustling city. I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
Then to put an end to this matter. The City Lord tried to attract various warriors to come to their city. He announced as long as people submit the head of the bandit. They can get their rewards.
The rewards are very lucrative; it's 50,000 credit points per bandit head. With such a sum, I don't know whether the city is rich or the City Lord.
Shaking my head, I thought about Bandit Head.
The server man said nothing about the bandit hideout or their bandit boss. It's surprising that they have little information about the insect forests.
It is the same as what my uncle told me last night. Maybe I'm asking the wrong person. The server person might have had limited knowledge about this. It's better to go out tomorrow and ask around.
Just as I was pondering, my sci-fi watch lit up with a notification.
I read it casually. "No way!" I exclaimed all of a sudden.
It was a message from Mr. Jonathan. After taking a look at the message again, I breathed in relief. Mr. Jonathan replied that he would give me what I needed.
Obviously, I need lightning resources.
From his message, I can infer that he has found some things suitable for me. A small smile rose on my face upon realising this. I can finally put my worries about essence cultivation to rest.
Fortunately, things went well for me in the end. Now I can focus on the things before me. I'll go outside tomorrow after taking a rest today.
I don't want to come across unnecessary trouble at night.
The following day,
I left the hotel after having breakfast. Then I plan to roam around the city and find a suitable place to gather information.
Time went by.
One hour later, I stepped inside a bar.
Looking at the people inside the room, I wasn't surprised. All of them were warriors. What is more surprising is that I couldn't see through a few people.
All of them were having fun and chatting.
My entrance didn't attract anyone, so I quickly found a corner to sit in. Then I ordered something to eat.
The thing that interests me will soon be heard by me.
From a nearby table, two warriors were conversing with each other.
"Damn, these bandits. Our new team was almost wiped out. Now several of them are injured. It's hard to participate in future missions" One of the warriors said with a bitter smile.
His teammate, who is sitting opposite him, made a comment, "I don't know how many missions we have to do to get rewards, like the bandit mission." He is not good-looking either.
Both of them begin to pour down their worries with the help of the drink.
I sighed, trying to imagine someone posing a threat to the City Lord. He must be at the same level as him. Otherwise, the city lord would have long acted.
Now the bandit head is back, using the opportunity to disturb the trade route as much as possible. which led to the loss of several lives.
The bandits were never easy. The origin of them is also not so clear. At this point, I recalled Uncle's words. He never wanted me involved too deeply.
As long as I get certain experience, then it's fine. The City Lord is in charge of the bandit problem. If he is afraid of life, then he can only do these kinds of things.
Shaking my head, I thought it would be easy if they hired some Elite Warriors to come over. To raise such money for a mission. I believe the City Lord has enough money to reward an Elite Warrior.
Why isn't he doing it? A question popped up in my mind. When I tried to understand the problem, several questions came to mind.
At this point in time, from another table A warrior commented, "Hey, tomorrow the city lord is going to recruit another few batches for the mission."
Hearing that, the people inside the room immediately sneered.
I looked at the person who made a comment. There is a crystal badge pinned on his chest. Looking at the emblem, I realised the warrior is from the Parazam Hunter League.
To have a badge, one must have reached some level in the Parazam hunter league.
So this guy is clearly not a rookie. So why is he making bold comments about the City Lord here?
While I was looking at him, suddenly his companion made a point. He sneered by saying, "What a batch! They are simply sending everyone to their death bed. It's best not to go over there at all"
Another badge-wearing person. What's up with these two? Clearly, these warriors are not afraid of city guards arresting them.
Crazy!
What's more surprising is that no one is stopping him or refusing him. Suddenly, a thought rose in my heart. It's best to leave this place and inquire somewhere else.
I stood up from my seat and made my way towards the exit. Fortunately, my visit didn't displease anyone, or I should say, none of them cared.
Then, after making several rounds around the city, I went back to my room.
Back in my room, I lay down in my bed.
Today's event clearly opened my eyes.
Why are warriors behaving like lawless individuals? I still find something amiss with the Parazam Hunter League.
They suffer in business due to the City Lord's inaction against bandits. For the hunter league, they also need skilled warriors to complete their mission.
Now the majority of the strong warriors are focused on the bandits' mission. I believe hardly anyone is taking up their mission.
No wonder there were a lot of dissatisfied voices. What to do? It's troublesome to visit the City Lord's mansion tomorrow.
To select warriors for the mission Obviously, they record information about everyone. which is not good for me.
If my lighting element is exposed, then it would be more troublesome.
I rack my mind to find some solutions.
Finally, I thought of something.
To act as cannon fodder. No one will care about such an existence. They obviously don't record information about cannon fodder apart from their basic details.
I heard from my uncle that there is a camp outside the city. Whichever is the best place to start, I may come across a team.
Who knows, there might be someone hiring me as Cannon fodder.
The troublesome forest is a dangerous place to venture alone. Since, I'm going to stay here for months. There is no hurry to venture into the forest.
After making up my mind, I sent a message to Uncle James and Granny Park.
An image of Hansen campus flashes before my eyes. Talking about Elder Thornton, he must be furious right now. If not for our earlier conversation, I would have talked to him.
I shook my head. I shut my eyes off.
Time Progresses,
At dinner time,
Instead of going out, I ordered food from the hotel. After gobbling down the food, I went back to my room.
The following day,
I woke up earlier. After getting ready, I left the hotel. I need to go to the north side of the city to venture outside. Soon, I reached the north gate via air cab.
I can see warriors standing in a queue. I hope they won't inquire about my identity. But looking at their behaviour, I bet it's possible.