Jacob sat in a small gray ship that looked more like a spearhead, and there was only one passenger seat in the cockpit. Furthermore, after connecting it with his star watch, he found that it was an Advanced Epic Rank Ship with stealth features and insane speed.
But Jacob didn't seem happy about it at all because this ship was arranged by Captain Free Sword, and when he was thrown into the ocean with this ship, he found that he couldn't even see the main ship of Captain Free Sword at all.
It was as if it never existed, and if he hadn't been able to sense Autarch's general location, he would think it was a ghost ship.
This made Jacob gloomy about the prowess of Captain Free Sword and his crew, not to mention the technology under their control. He still vividly remembered how easily he was captured by them.
But his biggest headache and the thing he was most depressed about was that his hands were moving on their own as they controlled the ship and headed in the direction of the Epic Plains. This was the very first task he was entrusted with; entering the Epic Plains.
'It took me around four years to reach the Epic Plains, and there should still be around two years left before the Trial Plain is formed. This means I have two years of freedom to do the groundwork before my own body drags me into those plains, even if I don't want to...
'I just hope Autarch can quickly take control of that bitch. It's going to be a long, long wait!' Jacob thought ruefully as he looked at the route on the ship's interface screen, and with his current speed, he would enter the boundary of the Epic Plains in half a day and be able to see the lands again.
Half a day later, Jacob's star watch suddenly vibrated as he received a notification.
"You (Faceless Ancient) have entered the Epic Plains!
"Congratulations on successfully making it to the Epic Plains. The Life Faction welcomes you with open arms and hopes you will be victorious against the forces of the dead!
"Your Star Network has successfully connected to the Epic Plains, and it will be available again in 30 minutes for you to use!"
Jacob cocked an eyebrow as this was his first time receiving this sort of notification, and now he was starting to feel that the Epic Plains should be quite a big deal to the Life Faction since they clearly didn't care about both Common or Rare Plains.
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Meanwhile, the moment Jacob received that notification, Ellie's star watch also vibrated when she was going through some guild paperwork.
"Your (Amiable Monk Fish) Bronze Invitation Holder (Faceless Ancient) has entered the Epic Plains from the Rare Plains!
"According to the Bronze Invitation Benefits (BIB), 100,000 ZC will be rewarded to you by the Alchemy Guild for nurturing an excellent Alchemist!
"Keep up the good work, Alchemy Guild!"
Ellie kept staring at that notification for a while before she snapped out of her daze, and a sharp glint flashed past her eyes.
'He reached here far earlier than the Old Man's prediction. But this also means it is time to make our move and let that old bitch bleed till she dies!'
Without hesitation, she quickly contacted her father, Nelsen, as this matter was of utmost importance.
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After over thirty minutes were over and his star network was successfully upgraded, Jacob was going to check the star news of the Epic Plains when he abruptly received a call, as if the other party was just waiting for his network to be available again.
"Amiable Monk Fish wanted to send you a Projection Call!"
Jacob frowned as this timing was simply too implacable because this woman hadn't contacted him all this time, yet the moment he appeared in the Epic Plains, she did. No matter how he looked at it, this seemed fishy.
Yet his damn hand moved on its own to accept the call because he had to build a good relationship with the higher-ups of the Three Hegemonies, and Ellie perfectly matched that description.
"Hmph!" Jacob scoffed annoyingly as his windbreaker and mask appeared on his face.
Although his body was now not reliable, his magic and mind were perfectly under his control, and he was going to keep his appearance a secret like he always does, especially now.
Ellie's projection appeared again, but this time she seemed to be standing in the open, and behind her were herb fields with herbs that Jacob had never seen before.
"What do I owe the honor today, Miss Vice President?" Jacob impassively greeted.
"Cut the nonsense! Where are you in the Epic Plains Star Ocean? Give me your coordinates, and I'll send my people to escort you into the Alchemy Region!" Ellie coldly demanded, and her tone clearly indicated that she wouldn't take no for an answer.
But Jacob was not just anyone, and he was alarmed by Ellie's words, 'How did she know I'm in the Epic Plains Star Ocean? Can she track me?'
Jacob was quite grim about this new development, and from Ellie's tone, she seemed to be quite hasty, as if she couldn't wait to get her hands on him.
"How do you know I'm in the Epic Plains?" Jacob coldly asked as this question was more important.
Ellie squinted her eyes and coldly said, "You are not in a position to ask me this question. I'll repeat it again, and more clearly this time; If you don't give me your position, you'll be under siege by the entire mercenary army of the Bank, and they will do anything to make sure you die before you can take a single step on the soil of the Epic Plains!"
Jacob's eyes narrowed as his heart went cold because he didn't think Ellie would reveal this sort of thing, and she clearly didn't have a reason to lie to him either.
He also knew about Lucy and the damage he inflicted on the bank in the Rare Plains, so he was prepared for their retaliation. But he never thought it could come as soon as he just entered the Epic Plains!