59: Necromancer and the Day

"Joined the Adventurers Guild a month ago, became a registered Adventurer, joined Team 408, team members..."

"First mission was... mission failed due to unforeseen circumstances..."

"Later accepted a private mission, participated in Count Barnes' search for his daughter, and unexpectedly encountered underground pollution..."

"You seem to encounter major events quite easily..."

The Administrator spoke, then suddenly stopped, looking at Ronan meaningfully.

"Is this information correct? Junior Adventurer White Night."

"Not entirely, Lord Morgan." Ronan shook his head, neither humble nor arrogant, and said,

"The private mission I accepted wasn't to search for the Count's daughter..."

In fact, there was some information he didn't even know, especially the part about being a "Reserve Apprentice of the Elemental Academy's 'Senluo Fire Tongue'."

The Administrator chuckled, leaning back in his chair.

"To mobilize so many forces simultaneously, of course, everyone's common goal must take priority, otherwise, a sequence list wouldn't have been created..."

No wonder the Count was uninterested in information related to the pollution, casually giving a few silver coins to dismiss it.

Far from being as concerned as the Adventurers Guild.

So, combining the Administrator's words:

The 'Special Meditation Method Storage Stone' ranked third on the sequence list, which was the Meditation Method stone he found, was actually the Count's daughter's item?

If the Count intended to find his daughter through this stone, then that idea would likely fall through.

A certain Necromancer, who had already mastered the Starry Sky Meditation Method, subconsciously touched his nose.

"White Night, since you belong to the Elemental Academy, you can be considered an elite force for our faction's future."

"Your Adventurer rank will be promoted to Intermediate, and you will enjoy corresponding benefits."

He put away the pure gold pocket watch on the table, reached for a locked drawer, unlocked it, and took out a pale mask.

Ronan glanced at the pure gold pocket watch.

Good heavens, wasn't that the lie-detecting gadget from before... So, you only finally believed me now.

"I have reported your information. This is a reward from the higher authorities, along with a special-grade mission."

"Don't rush to refuse. If this mission is completed, your Adventurer rank will be promoted to Advanced, and you will also possess this peculiar equipment."

He pointed to the mask on the table.

"Moreover, during the mission, you can learn a wealth of high-value knowledge, which will greatly benefit you after entering Senluo Fire Tongue."

"Most importantly, during your mission, the Academy will use various resources to ensure your personal safety."

The Administrator listed many advantages of the mission: it could raise his Adventurer rank, gain high-value knowledge, and ensure personal safety... Such a good mission could indeed be used as a reward.

"Lord Morgan, what kind of mission is it?" Ronan was very curious. Since he could refuse, he might as well learn about it first.

"Infiltrate the Moonless City branch of the Arcane Arts Society."

Ronan's expression changed instantly upon hearing this, and he was about to refuse immediately.

Why would I do such a wicked thing for no reason?

Once an infiltrator is discovered, what good end could there be?

Before he could speak, the Administrator interrupted him.

"Based on your intelligence, we infer that a certain 'Mentor' of the Arcane Arts Society might be researching forbidden powers. Don't you want to find out who this person is?"

"Your teammate died because of that pollution. Don't you want to find the source and avenge him?"

"And that Calamity Beast, with its many secrets, don't you want to find it?"

...The Administrator enticed him, constantly listing aspects he might care about.

Although he didn't care about any of these, there was one thing Ronan was indeed very concerned about — finding Ash Leaf.

He had kept Ash Leaf's body, hoping that one day, he could transfer her soul back.

"Lord Morgan, if you wanted to transfer someone's soul, what method would you use?" Ronan suddenly asked.

This person in front of him was the Administrator of the Adventurers Guild, and surely knew more than he did.

"I once researched knowledge related to soul transfer, but couldn't get started."

He sighed, saying, "This belongs to the knowledge of Necromancers. It's too difficult for me as a non-caster to achieve anything..."

"The Academy does have knowledge in this area, but it's not as comprehensive as the Arcane Arts Society, which even has knowledge related to Necromancers..."

"Necromancer?" Ronan heard a name that was both familiar and unfamiliar.

Before transmigration, his favorite class to play in games was the Necromancer.

But in this world, this was the first time he had heard it mentioned.

"A Necromancer is one of the professions a Necromancer obtains after gaining a class. They are most skilled in necromantic soul magic."

The Administrator explained, "If there's a way to transfer souls, it would likely only be through the soul magic of this profession."

"So, have you decided to accept the mission?" He looked at Ronan expectantly, then added,

"Don't worry about being recognized. As long as you agree to take the mission, you don't need to worry about anything."

The Administrator picked up the pale mask and waved it in front of Ronan.

"The reward from the higher authorities, the Disguise Mask."

"This mask has a mysterious origin and can block various low-level detection methods.

When worn, it can transform you into another face and change your physical characteristics."

Ronan reached out and carefully took it.

He always felt a little nervous when reaching for things in the Academy.

Afraid that as soon as he touched it, there would suddenly be a jump scare, a big explosion, or a soul invasion.

However, the moment Ronan took it, he was indeed briefly stunned.

Immediately after, he continued to discuss the details of the infiltration mission with the Administrator as if nothing had happened.

"Lord Morgan, what do I need to do after infiltrating the Arcane Arts Society?"

Ronan asked, secretly hoping it wasn't some plan to assassinate their leader.

"That's a good question, it goes straight to the essence of why this mission can be a reward."

The Administrator paused, then said with a serious expression,

"You don't have to do anything."

"Huh?" Ronan suspected he had misheard.

"Yes, you don't have to do anything throughout the entire mission. When the mission is about to end, someone will ask you to cooperate with the plan, and you just need to cooperate."

He added, "Of course, the cooperation will be within your capabilities and will not involve your personal safety."

"So, if I successfully infiltrate the Arcane Arts Society, can I do what I want?" Ronan wanted to see how much freedom this mission offered.

"Of course, you just need to pay attention to cooperating at the very end."

He nodded, then warned,

"Also, do not try to find the person who is actually implementing the plan, to avoid affecting the final execution of the plan."

"Lord Morgan, may I ask what the specific operation is?" Ronan's curiosity was piqued. This mission truly deserved to be a reward.

"We'll talk about it when your Adventurer rank is promoted to Advanced." The Administrator smiled. "Since you've agreed, go prepare."

"Lord Morgan, don't you want to see what I look like after disguising myself?"

"The first time you use the Disguise Mask, it will let you choose between a male or female face. Although I've seen both faces, I don't think you would choose to become a woman, would you?"

"Of course not!" Ronan said righteously.

"However, you can just give a codename that you'll use in the Arcane Arts Society. It will be easier for others to find you."

"Right, I'll think of one now..." Ronan immediately brainstormed.

"Then let's call it Black Day."

Seeing that the other party had no objections, Ronan confirmed and then took his leave.

And Administrator Morgan, watching his retreating figure, seemed to be lost in thought, his eyes wandering as he softly murmured,

"It's up to you..."

After leaving the Adventurers Guild, Ronan found a nearby inn.

He spent one silver wolf to rent a room for three days, hung a 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the door, and then locked the door from the inside.

After completing this series of actions, he finally took out the Disguise Mask.