"You must have already noticed some strange phenomena related to yourself."
Lucian: "Yeah, I've noticed." The damn system even showed up.
"If you are currently within Jinzhou's borders and are willing to stay for a while, may I invite you to meet at the court in Jinzhou City?"
"Though I cannot promise to fully resolve your doubts, if possible, I would like to offer some assistance or provide certain conveniences to facilitate your actions."
"This is not a restriction only a request. You are free to choose your course of action."
"Thus, I also ask the people and soldiers of Jinzhou: if the opportunity arises, please extend courtesy and care to this guest."
The holographic message finished playing, and Jinhsi's holographic image slowly dissipated.
Chixia: "I feel like…"
Baizhi: "The person the Magistrate was referring to is…"
Lucian struck a pose, hands on hips, and declared triumphantly: "That's right none other than yours truly!"
Chixia: "…"
Yangyang: "…"
Baizhi said expressionlessly: "Aside from your impressive fleeing posture, there's nothing particularly special about you."
I'm a man with a system!
Ah, but how could I explain this to others? A master's heart is always lonely!
Thinking this, Lucian couldn't help but shake his head with a light chuckle, pressing a hand to his forehead: "Ah… mortals."
Baizhi: "…"
Yangyang giggled before saying: "Alright, the person the Magistrate is referring to is probably Rover."
Lucian was indignant. I've been lost since I woke up too!
Why can't the person the Magistrate is looking for be me?
Is it just because I'm not as strong as her?
Hmph… The tides will turn. Just you wait!
Rover shook her head slightly: "It's too early to draw conclusions."
Lucian nodded approvingly: "Well said, Rover. You've got the right mindset."
Chixia punched Lucian's shoulder: "Enough out of you! Though… 'Rover' is a pretty cute nickname."
Yangyang: "In that regard, Rover is similar to Baizhi. So, what's your plan now?"
Clearly, she had also accepted the nickname.
Rover smiled faintly: "Isn't there a festival? Might as well join the fun."
Chixia: "The holiday break hasn't even been approved yet it's not really lively right now!"
The Moonchase Festival was still months away, so Jinzhou wasn't exactly festive at the moment.
Yangyang: "If Rover's expecting a festival atmosphere now, they might be disappointed."
"But if you stay in Jinzhou City a little longer, until the preparations for the Moonchase Festival are complete…"
"I remember back in the valley, when Rover saw the statue of Jinzhou's Sentinel, they mentioned a memory of locking eyes with them."
"Though we can't confirm if it's a real memory, if the Magistrate's message is to be believed, Rover's origins might be deeply tied to Jinzhou."
"But whether or not Rover is the important guest the Magistrate mentioned, you're still a valued visitor to Jinzhou and our…"
"Friend!" Chixia replied
"After all, we've been through life-and-death situations together. I've never encountered so many Tacet Discords in such a short time, and then that huge one at the end! Though Rover did most of the work, hehe."
"No matter what, once we get to Jinzhou City, I'm treating you to the signature dish at Panhua Restaurant!"
Rover gave a slight nod: "Let's go, then."
As they left the Tacet Field, Lucian sidled up to Rover, rubbing his hands together sheepishly.
"Hey, Rover… There's something I wanna discuss with you…"
"Hm?" Rover glanced over, a gentle smile on her lips.
"This gourd of mine is special it can only absorb Tacet Discords I defeat myself. But, well… you know my combat abilities aren't exactly stellar right now, so…"
Rover's expression cleared in understanding: "So you want to steal the kill?"
"Tch" Lucian gritted his teeth before correcting: "A Resonator's business can't be called 'stealing kills'! It's called securing the last hit!"
Rover gave a look that said I get it. "Alright. If we run into any Tacet Discords, I'll leave them with a sliver of health for you to finish off."
Lucian nodded in satisfaction: "Good, you catch on quick!"
Chixia, walking behind them, frowned: "What are those two muttering about?"
Yangyang chuckled: "They're both people who don't know much about this world. Maybe they've found some common ground."
Meanwhile, Baizhi mused: " Rover must have originally been from this world they've just lost their memories."
"As for that man…"
Chixia suddenly smacked her forehead: "Ah! Now that I think about it, we still don't even know his name!"
Hearing Chixia's exclamation, Lucian, who was walking ahead with Rover, turned.
"Allow me to formally introduce myself, I am Lucian."
"Lucian… I'll remember that. Once we reach Jinzhou, you're coming with me to Huaxu Academy first." Baizhi stated flatly.
A bead of sweat rolled down Lucian's forehead. Are they gonna dissect me for research?!
That's not happening!
I'll have to find a way to slip away later…
Just then, Rover tapped Lucian's arm, directing his attention forward.
Ahead stood two rock-like humanoid Tacet Discords.
"I'll take down one first. The other, I'll leave with a sliver of health then you move in." Rover instructed.
"Got it." Lucian nodded.
If Rover could easily handle something as powerful as Crownless, these two stone lumps would be no challenge.
Sure enough, Rover rushed forward and dispatched one in a few strikes.
Then, they slashed at the other a few times, leaving it kneeling and barely able to fight.
"Now!"
Lucian glanced at the waists of the three behind him.
Chixia had a pistol holstered no good, I can't use that.
Yangyang carried a Sword at her waist.
Baizhi had nothing probably fought using Youtan.
Without hesitation, Lucian said: "Hey, Yangyang, mind lending me your blade?"
"Huh? Sure…"
Lucian drew the Sword and charged at the stone lump.
"Fiend! Taste my One sword style!"
The four girls watched as Lucian hacked wildly at the Tacet Discord, his movements utterly chaotic.
The stone lump roared in fury.
The attacks weren't particularly damaging but they were extremely insulting!
However, with its health already hanging by a thread, it couldn't fight back.
Within seconds, the Tacet Discord dissipated into golden Reverberations.
"Whew…"
Lucian wiped nonexistent sweat from his brow with his sleeve.
"That was exhausting."
Rover: "…"
Yangyang: "…"
Baizhi: "…"
Chixia: "You barely did anything!!"
The group approached the two Reverberations.
Chixia said excitedly: "Alright! Rover, try absorbing them now with the gourd, it should work this time!"