Chun also laughed, "Being pragmatic often seems to focus only on immediate interests, yet a noble ideology is needed to guide the big picture. The ideology of the Animal Protection Association is indeed noble."

The Holy Mother smiled even more gently, "I very much appreciate your idea of establishing a rare animal park. So, I'll give you two evaluation tasks first. One involves a demonized mutant bat in the sewer that is related to you. It has gone missing. Try to capture it. It's a very rare animal, so make sure not to kill it—capture it alive! The other task is to investigate the disappearance of three Sheep Gods belonging to the association in the Southern Canyon. Let's set the evaluation period to one week. Actually, even if you can't complete the evaluation, it doesn't matter. We will arrange ordinary tasks."

——System prompt: You have received the Animal Protection Association's missions "Capture the Demonized Mutant Bat" and "Investigate the Missing Three Sheep Gods." You have received 10,000 merit points for the association missions. You can use merit points to hire personnel or exchange equipment and have been granted the freedom to access the Animal Protection Association missions.

——System prompt: Evaluation mission countdown has started, time remaining 6 days 23 hours 59 minutes.

Chun was dumbfounded!

Both things relate to me! It's like direct equal signs, both done by me!

So, is it a coincidence?

Either, the higher-ups know well, just considering the dignity of the old cadre, waiting to watch the old cadre perform a confession, making me the clown!

Or, I'm incredibly shrewd, playing the system NPCs like a fiddle...

Which could it be? What is her relationship with Maria?

Chun found it hard to meet her gentle smile, "My Lady, how could I possibly be a match for the demonized bat?"

The Holy Mother seriously replied, "But you are the one who overcame the plague. You are more suited than anyone to enter the sewer. Besides, you have merit points at your disposal. Good luck preparing yourself!"

Uh…

An idea suddenly struck Chun, "Is the demonized mutant bat unique to the sewers of Black Iron City? If I caught one somewhere else, would it count as completing the mission?"

The Holy Mother was taken aback and laughed, "The fact that you have this idea indeed makes you suitable to run a zoo."

Does it actually count or not? Should I go to the sewers of Oak City to catch a bat there? The pollution from pharmaceutical production there is serious, maybe there's a demonized bat? Even if not, as long as players keep dying, it can be cultivated, right? Speaking of which, Pinocchio also has a task for top-grade oak.

Forget it, there's 7 days anyway, since I've returned, let's prepare first and ask around among "friends and acquaintances" to figure it out. Like Fafnir, Vivian, come to think of it, I still owe Vivian a bottle of Fire Dragon Wine. And what happened to the Old Drunkard…

Come to think of it, I'm broke right now. I still haven't claimed my VIP2 honorable citizen reward yet, so first things first…

Chun walked out of the Animal Protection Association garden, directly into the main hall of the Church, where a seemingly point-exchanging NPC was standing.

It must be said, though the Church is a regular fixture in Silver City and Oak City, in Black Iron City, it's considered a hidden scene. In theory, players from Black Iron City can also pursue professions as Paladins and Physicians here.

Chun went forward to check the merit point exchange. No matter how supreme the attributes, going without equipment is simply not an option.

Two drop-down lists appeared, one to hire various NPC experts, the other with equipment—Holy Shit! The equipment even looks high-end!

Currently, the attribute Chun lacks most is defense, which the Cleaner Fish profession rewarded only 5 points for, and after some bonuses, it barely reached 13 points. Now, even a level 30 Warrior player without any bonuses, just randomly holding a hoe doesn't feel like much less than 100 attack. It barely compares! No matter how Chun has 2800 life, a few sets of charge heavy slashes...completely fails to reflect the strength of the 11th person!

However, upon seeing the equipment, suddenly it's for exchange rental!

Chun was stunned, "Why is it rental?"

The NPC coldly said, "You need to enhance your merits to cleanse your own sins."

Alright, just have to find a way through Fafnir.

Chun walked out of the Church gate, outside was the main street crowded with flowing players like a stream, how long it's been!

Though always keeping a low profile in hiding, at moments when it's unavoidable… Chun can already imagine what will happen or hope for something to happen.

As expected! The whole street was in an uproar, "Chun!!"

"The 11th person!!"

"He's finished his exile!?"

Ah… this feeling of being watched by everyone, truly exciting~

And right at this moment—a Black Flag Order prompt: You've received a coded message from the Black Flag Board of Directors, do you wish to answer?

Fafnir only now knows I'm here? Answer!

Fafnir's voice came, "First, go to the city hall to claim your VIP2 honorable citizen reward, then wait for me in room 302 on the third floor of the city hall."

"Got it."

Connection encrypted ended!

Chun headed to the city hall, with countless players following like a torrent. They're probably posting short videos, which also let Chun feel what it's like when a public figure appears on a famous street outside.

And at this moment, two voices from the crowd were shouting, "Brother Chun, I'm Dao!" "I'm Wei!"

Chun looked over in surprise, it was Blade God and Guardian God from the first floor of the internet café!

Holy Shit, bumping into each other on this crowded street is also fate, thinking of it, from the beginning of the main server opening, I went to sea directly, having no chance to meet other people, better add friends and chat quickly!

"Brother Chun, we heard there's no light on Plague Island and knew it must be something big happening, turns out Brother Chun's back!"

Chun laughed, "Yeah, since everyone's back, there's no need to light up and play anymore. Aren't you in the village?"

"We returned to the main city to hand in a few tasks, and heard the whole street shouting Brother Chun. Go ahead with your tasks, Brother Chun, we'll standby in the city in case there's anything you need us to run errands for—just contact us directly."

Chun wasn't polite, "Alright! I also don't know what's coming up, just wait for my call."

Upon arriving at the city hall, being an honorable citizen allowed Chun to enter directly. As for the other players, they could enter only for missions. This immediately separated the surrounding torrent of players, feeling like the only one who reached the shore.

No way… The next moment, Chun discovered there were also hundreds of players in the city hall.

Obviously, these hundreds are the top players out of tens of thousands in Black Iron City?

They were all looking at Chun, and from their names, Chun judged they might not be Chinese players, clearly including many Baka and Curry, which instantly made Chun switch to recording mode, capturing all the player's names present. Send this later to Blade God. Pleasure Knife and Guardian God maybe don't know all these names, but they can pass it to the Royal Family elites to identify...

First, reward collection at the NPC official.

The official solemnly said, "Mr. Chun, as someone who reported the plague in time and overcame the plague returning as an honorable citizen from Plague Island, your honor level can actually be further upgraded, but you also have a wanted order from Silver City, which complicates things, affecting the relationship between the two cities. So, later, please proceed to room 302."

——System prompt: You have received the extra reward of a VIP2 honorable citizen: 22,000 Mining Coins and a special military supply Exchange Card.

Exchange Card! Chun was momentarily stunned, "Wasn't it only supposed to be 2,000 Mining Coins?"

The official said, "As I mentioned earlier, please go to the 3rd floor."

Understood! Everything was arranged by Fafnir.

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