Chapter 1092: Chapter 766: Hanging Up a Sheep’s Head [08]
Let’s set aside the matters of Mechanism City and Alexander Vaughn for now.
The two heroes who just completed the mission—Marcus Shaw and Oliver Scott—were brought into the tent.
Before entering the tent, they thought the discussion would be about the "External Support Group". However, after the group scrutinized them, it was Fátima who asked, "Tell us about your experience at New Gate Temple."
"Huh?"
The question caught them unawares, making the two momentarily stunned.
Yet, with four pairs of eyes fixed on them, each belonging to a more imposing presence than the other, the two exchanged a glance and then sat in the seats arranged for them by Fátima.
"Aren’t we discussing the recent incident first?" Oliver Scott still seemed confused.
"Apparently, they’re more interested in your ’Wave Riding Steps’," April Thomason said, rubbing her hands excitedly.
Oliver Scott: "What Wave Riding Steps?"
Marcus Shaw: "..." Quite an imagination.
"There’s plenty of time, so let’s start with you two," Nora Scott said, lounging with a bunch of grapes, eating them leisurely.
Her movements were both bold and graceful.
"Oh, alright." Oliver Scott nodded, "We originally wanted to tell you about it anyway."
Fátima glanced at April Thomason.
April clicked her tongue, casually picked up two bottles of water from the box at her feet, and tossed one to Oliver Scott and Marcus Shaw each.
Oliver Scott twisted open his bottle, took a sip, and began recounting, "Wasn’t this a simple delivery task? We encountered a bit of unexpected trouble along the way."
Since this was merely a "coming-of-age ceremony," Nora Scott had arranged a very low difficulty task for them, just as couriers—a basic initiation task with no inherent danger. However, the Martial World organizations they engaged with were somewhat unique, so they learned a lot.
It was purely a journey to "broaden their horizons."
Nonetheless, while delivering goods to the destination, New Gate Temple, they unexpectedly encountered a bit of trouble.
"At the time, we took a break in a village," Oliver Scott said, "Durant had booked the village’s only inn in advance. Opposite us lived two peculiar individuals, one big and one small. The man around twenty-seven or twenty-eight, named Gabriel More, and the boy around eleven or twelve, named William White."
"Gabriel More..." Nora Scott touched her chin, "Sounds somewhat familiar."
Fátima gave her a sidelong glance, saying, "If you can’t remember, don’t dwell on it."
Nora Scott raised an eyebrow.
Having traveled far and wide for so many years, there were indeed many people she had met or heard of. It’s impossible to remember everyone, and forgetting is quite natural. Dwelling on it would only waste time.
"The two of them were initially silent and aloof, ignoring everyone. However, due to mudslides during the rainy season, we were trapped in the inn and had a few interactions with them. Later, their items ended up in our backpacks. We didn’t realize it until we were attacked halfway and saved by them, and that’s when we found out the existence of this item."
Nora Scott asked, "What is it?"
Oliver Scott glanced at Marcus Shaw.
Marcus Shaw paused, then spoke in a deep voice, "It’s a Mechanical Box engraved with a ’Maple Leaf’."
"A treasure?" Nora Scott casually guessed, but quickly realized, "You mentioned earlier that the events encountered in this mission might be related to ’Sir Easton’. Is it because of the ’Maple Leaf’ Mechanical Box?"
"Yes."
Marcus Shaw nodded.
Oliver Scott added, "The maple leaf symbol on the map is identical to the one left by Sir Easton."
"Did you mention this to Black and White Impermanence?" Nora Scott squinted her eyes.
"..."
Having their names pinned as "Black and White Impermanence" out of nowhere.
Marcus Shaw and Oliver Scott both shook their heads.
Oliver Scott said, "We were afraid of further complications, so we didn’t mention it. Besides, neither of us knows Mechanical Techniques."
On this point, the others expressed no objection.
Given Marcus Shaw and Oliver Scott’s inexperienced status, prioritizing self-protection should come first. The fewer additional issues they involved in, the lesser the risk.
Moreover—
Benjamin Durant and Humphrey Jennings were absent from their side at the time.
"What do you mean by ’unexpected encounter’?" Nora Scott asked.
"It’s not much, just quirky enough," Oliver Scott scratched his nose, feeling a bit troubled, "I originally thought it was an illusion, but after confirming with Durant, we shouldn’t be mistaken."
Fátima asked, "What is it?"
Oliver Scott responded, "Gabriel More’s healing ability is extraordinarily fast. The previous night, his hand had a fresh cut; the next morning, his hand was perfectly healed, without even a scar. If it’s not mysticism, then his physique must be exceptional."
"..."
The strangely mysterious account left the listeners momentarily stunned.
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