Chapter 278

Regarding Franca's complaints, Jenna, who had no emotional experience and didn't know the truth, didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Lu Mian roughly understood what Franca's anger and disappointment were about:

Everyone came to infiltrate the "Iron and Blood Cross Order". Why is it that you, after only a month, can accept the test, while I, no, I have been here for almost a year, and it's almost time to give birth to Gardner Martin's child, and there is still no movement!

This makes me look very failed!

After simulating her possible thoughts in his heart using the words and tone Franca often used, Lu Mian replied seriously:

"This might not be an opportunity, but a danger.

"Deciding to 'test' me after such a short time shows that the boss is more inclined to use me, treating me as a consumable. Uh, it could also be that my Beyonder pathway is just right, and it can come in handy in some recent event."

Jenna felt this was a reasonable explanation and hurriedly persuaded Franca:

"The boss not 'testing' you might be because he likes you, can't bear to part with you, and doesn't want you to get involved in dangerous events."

"..." Franca's expression suddenly became a bit weird. "This isn't very good..."

This gave her a sense of guilt for deceiving others' feelings.

When Lady Judgment arranged for her to go undercover in the Savare and wait for an opportunity to join the "Iron and Blood Cross Order," she specifically told her not to sacrifice herself or seduce the target. The "Tarot Club" didn't do this. She later became a "Witch" for a long time and wanted to try the taste of men, and Gardner Martin happened to have intentions, so she developed into a lover with the other party.

In Franca's view, this was a pure relationship of sharing happiness, not involving emotional factors. Neither side would hold true expectations for the other. After the mission was completed, both sides would separate without nostalgia, each being wonderful.

Of course, at that time, the "Iron and Blood Cross Order" might have already been hit, and whether Gardner Martin could continue his wonderful life was an unknown.

If it weren't for her own lack of strength, Franca would definitely have rehearsed the plot of "cold-blooded assassin kills lover" in her mind.

After a few seconds, Franca spat:

"Impossible, impossible!"

"That guy is very chauvinistic and discriminates against women. He definitely doesn't 'test' me because he thinks that a woman should just manage the dancing girls well, have the strength to protect herself, and give birth to a child after a period of time. There is no need and no qualification to join the core layer!

"Fuck! Won't I fail because of my gender?"

What she didn't admit was that the undercover mission was more likely to fail because she wanted to try it, so she had a deeper involvement with Gardner Martin.

Cannon fodder doesn't matter if it's male or female!

A consumable of a secret organization also doesn't matter if it's male or female!

Jenna and Lu Mian looked at each other, quietly curled their lips, and then looked at Franca, asking with slight curiosity:

"Why can you see that the mission is a test?"

Those two monsters were clearly very terrifying and dangerous!

Jenna never felt that she was as stupid as Lu Mian mocked, but she also knew that she severely lacked experience in occult events and mutual calculations, so she subconsciously wanted to know more.

Franca revealed a smile again, quite proudly saying:

"Inferred from the whole process and the final result.

"Think about it, is there any part in this matter that must be completed by Charles, Simon, and Christo?

"Just find two or three core members who roughly understand the situation, firmly remember the precautions, and follow the process. They can also successfully get rid of those two monsters and bring the box back, and they don't have to worry about leaks, needing to be specifically warned.

"Regardless of whether the darkness around hides danger, since it didn't break out this time, it means there are corresponding methods and personnel to confront them. Changing to other people to go can also complete the transaction."

Jenna carefully pondered Franca's analysis for a while and praised with admiration:

"It's like this...

"Fuck! Why didn't I think of it just now?"

Hearing these two sentences, Franca quietly exchanged glances with Lu Mian, both proud and gratified.

Being able to say dirty words shows that Jenna's mood is improving bit by bit!

Lu Mian had also thought about it this way, and finally believed that the boss should be "testing" him.

Therefore, during this time, there were very likely some "observers" around him.

Thinking about it, Lu Mian asked Franca:

"Do you know what those two monsters are?"

They haunt the underground and are suspected to be related to the Trier of the Fourth Epoch, and Lu Mian will very likely take "Earth Blood" ore to the underground to turn around a few times in the future. Mastering the information of the terrifying monsters he might encounter in advance will help him make preparations beforehand.

Franca revealed a thoughtful expression.

After a long while, she said uncertainly:

"Neither I nor the people I know have encountered similar monsters, but I have heard some rumors at sea.

"In the Sonia Sea, there was a port called Bansi. There once appeared a head flying while dragging its spine and a headless humanoid monster, which is very similar to what you described, but that port has now been abandoned and is suspected to have suffered destruction by high-level forces."

Bansi? Lu Mian was not unfamiliar with this term at all.

Lady Magician once used it to explain the possible ending of Cordu Village, which was that because it suffered severe pollution, it was directly destroyed by the church, so Lu Mian had a very deep impression.

After communicating for a while, Lu Mian took Jenna, who had changed into a fluffy off-white short skirt and turned into a "flamboyant girl," back to the Breeze Ballroom.

Until late at night, after returning to room 207 of the Golden Rooster Hotel, he pulled the curtains, spread out the letter paper, and roughly wrote down today's encounter, his own thoughts, and Franca's analysis, preparing to send it to Lady Magician.

Soon, he set up an altar, created a "Wall of Spirituality," and summoned the "doll" messenger who was as high as a forearm.

Under the dim blue candlelight, Lu Mian looked at this Spirit Realm creature who wore a pale gold long dress, had pale skin, light blue eyes, and pure gold hair, suddenly had an idea, and asked thoughtfully:

"Is there someone monitoring me nearby?"

The "doll" messenger said vaguely and illusionarily:

"Yes."

There really is... Lu Mian asked without much surprise:

"Can he or they discover that I am summoning you?"

The "doll" messenger's eyes moved slightly, and she replied disdainfully:

"They are not worthy."

Lu Mian breathed a sigh of relief, thanked Miss Messenger, and watched her disappear into the candlelight with the letter.

Not long after, a neatly folded reply appeared on the desk in room 207.

Lu Mian skillfully opened it and started reading:

"Being selected so quickly to accept the test is not a good thing.

"Next, especially after becoming an official member, you must be more careful. Once you are assigned a mission and you feel that the matter is not simple, and even Mr. K might not be able to handle it, find an opportunity to summon my messenger and tell me.

"The two monsters you encountered are indeed very similar to those in Bansi, but there are also considerable differences. They seem to have their own consciousness.

"Because Bansi Port has been destroyed, I can't give you useful intelligence on what specific abilities and traits they can manifest.

"I think most of what that head said is true. What it didn't say is that it and its body likely entered the Trier of the Fourth Epoch during the months they disappeared.

"They likely mastered an entrance to the Trier of the Fourth Epoch. You need to pay special attention to this matter.

"By the way, the sequence after 'Beggar Monk' is 'Contractee'. This requires signing contracts with different creatures to obtain one of their abilities. When the time comes, don't rush to choose. Write a letter to tell me you already possess the corresponding power. I can give you a pile of Spirit Realm creature data for you to choose from. I have some research in this area. By the way, I will also attach a copy of 'Spirit Realm Observations' for you."

Lady Magician actually has deep research on the Spirit Realm... Lu Mian happily crumpled the letter paper and watched it merge with the crimson flames.

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On Sunday noon, after Lu Mian filled his stomach, he took a public carriage to the Trier Botanical Garden, bought a ticket, and started strolling.

He saw many plants he had only read about in books, newspapers, and magazines, including the Doningsman tree, which was mocked by the Intisians as the "Ruen National Tree."

This kind of tree originally grew in the rainforests of the Southern Continent. It is said that the tree sap can promote hair growth, which is very tempting for many Ruens whose hair volume is not optimistic.

Around 3:30, Lu Mian entered the Mason Cafe, sat at booth D, ordered a cup of Lim espresso, and waited for the arrival of the psychologist, Lady Su Qian.

Not long after, Lu Mian heard a familiar gentle female voice:

"Good afternoon, Mr. Lu Mian Lee."

Lu Mian didn't look back, leaned against the sofa back, and said with a smile:

"Good afternoon, Lady Su Qian."

Su Qian said with slight surprise:

"Your mental state is better than I expected."

Lu Mian smiled slightly bitterly:

"Maybe the various experiences after the last treatment allowed me to initially find back the inner strength.

"Just like the saying goes, what doesn't kill me will make me stronger."

"I am very curious about what experiences there are. I don't know if you are willing to share?" Su Qian asked in a chatting tone.

Lu Mian pondered, looked ahead, and asked in a low voice as if talking to himself:

"Are you and Lady Magician in the same organization?"

"Yes." Su Qian gave an affirmative answer.

Lu Mian relaxed, leaned against the sofa back, and while drinking espresso, started talking about his encounters.

He started from catching Louis Longde and talked all the way to killing Susanna Mattis, helping most of the people involved in the "Other Shore World" survive, and finally said:

"After that day, my mental state was much better. I feel that the fire is still burning in my heart."

Su Qian responded gently:

"Sometimes, life is a better psychologist. Those experiences indeed stimulated the strength in your heart and improved your situation, but the premise is that you have enough resilience yourself, and your personality background is also suitable. Otherwise, it is easy to slide into the abyss of collapse, despair, self-blame, and giving up on yourself.

"And this is very likely to be utilized by that angel sealed in your body."

Speaking of this, Su Qian's emotions were a bit complicated, and she added slightly disappointedly:

"Your sudden significant improvement made the treatment plan I prepared for today useless."

(End of chapter)