44: Chapter 44 Exchange, Shock

"Byron, we need to go to the left. The right side is for handing in resources to exchange for points."

Gray said to Byron excitedly.

"Honestly, if it weren't for you, I might not have even come here. This time, it's all thanks to you."

Byron laughed, "What are you saying? There aren't any restrictions on going over there; you can go anytime you want."

Gray scratched his head, "I just thought that if I didn't have any useful information or knowledge to exchange, it would be embarrassing to go."

Byron smiled and shook his head, saying nothing more.

Before long, the three of them arrived at the exchange platform.

Because there weren't many people, there was no need to queue, so Byron started immediately.

"Hello, whatever information or knowledge you wish to hand in, you can directly record it into this Knowledge Crystal using your Mental Energy, and the System will evaluate how many points it is worth."

As Byron walked up to a window, a woman with average looks, long brown hair, and wearing a wizard robe smiled and spoke.

These women were hired by the academy to maintain the normal operation of the Mission Hall.

The academy would also issue points to these people.

Of course, the basic points issued were not enough for them to complete their tasks within three months; they also needed commissions.

The more points the business clerk processed, the more commission points they would receive.

Although there were far fewer students exchanging points with knowledge and information than those exchanging with resources.

But the value of the information was much greater; completing just one transaction could almost equal the volume of the other side for a day or even several days.

It was precisely because of this that the clerk was so enthusiastic about Byron.

Byron nodded slightly, said nothing more, and directly picked up the Knowledge Crystal, beginning to use his Mental Energy to record the knowledge he had researched.

Whether it was useful or not, as long as it wouldn't affect him or leak his own secrets, Byron recorded all the information and knowledge inside.

After all, no one knew if someone would discover it after he left today and take it to exchange for points.

Walk the path others take, and leave them with nowhere to go!

As time passed by, the brown-haired clerk's gaze toward Byron began to feel off.

Nothing else, it was just taking too long.

Based on her past experience, if it were just recording one or two pieces of information or knowledge, it should have been finished long ago.

Even if it were four or five, it should be finished by now.

Yet Byron was still recording...

The brown-haired clerk couldn't help but suspect that Byron was here to cause trouble.

With this thought in mind, the brown-haired clerk intended to interrupt Byron's posturing and tell him not to waste her time.

"You..."

However, just as she said one word, a very smooth-surfaced Knowledge Crystal was handed in front of her, directly blocking the rest of the words she was about to say.

Seeing this, the brown-haired clerk forced a smile and took the Knowledge Crystal, but secretly gritted her teeth in her heart.

If the person in front of her dared to toy with her, then she would definitely make him lose all his Face!

Thinking this to herself, the brown-haired clerk placed the Knowledge Crystal into a slot to extract the information.

The moment the Knowledge Crystal was inserted, the crystal screen beside the slot lit up instantly, continuously displaying titles and their corresponding points.

"Detailed Analysis of Worm Race (Soldier Worm) Body Dissection," worth three points (the library already has a rough dissection analysis).

"Analysis and Application Methods of Worm Race Crystal Exoskeleton Structure," worth twenty points.

"Detailed Safe Route and Map from the Desert Forbidden Zone to the Wizard Settlement," worth five points.

"Analysis and Structural Hypothesis of Crystal Worm Race Society," worth zero points (already in the library).

...

"Detailed Information on the Desert Forbidden Zone and Statistical Overview of Crystal Cave Worm Race Nest Distribution," worth thirty points.

Finally, the crystal screen displayed that the aforementioned information and knowledge were worth a total of 136 points.

Looking at the dense list of items and point values displayed on the crystal screen, the brown-haired clerk suddenly widened her eyes, her gaze even turning fearful.

If the brown-haired clerk hadn't covered her red lips in time, she probably would have exclaimed out loud at this moment.

And if that happened, her fate would be sealed.

To be able to obtain so much knowledge, especially information about the Desert Forbidden Zone, how terrifying must that person be?

Being targeted by such a person, even if one avoided this mission and managed to return to the academy safely, it would only be a matter of time before an accident occurred and they died.

Thinking of this, the brown-haired clerk couldn't help but tremble, and a look of fear emerged in her gaze toward Byron.

But immediately after, she remembered that string of numbers, and the fear in her heart instantly vanished, replaced by a surge of excitement.

With so many points, how much commission would she get?!

At this moment, Byron, who was standing in front of the window feeling bored, also noticed the change in the brown-haired clerk's eyes and was left feeling bewildered by her.

But having been delayed for so long, Byron decided to urge her a little.

He raised his hand and tapped on the window, "Are you done yet?"

The brown-haired clerk snapped out of it, looking at Byron with burning eyes, her voice turning from previous politeness to something cloyingly sweet.

"Hello, the settlement is complete. Here is the list and detailed data. Please take it. If you need, I can explain and answer any doubts you may have."

Taking the list, Byron heard the brown-haired clerk's words and was so nauseated by this sudden change that he quickly waved his hand to refuse.

A flash of disappointment crossed the brown-haired clerk's eyes, but she didn't show it, lowering her head to begin operating the machine.

After a series of operations, she spoke again, "Okay, I have transferred your points directly to your payment card. You can check it on the machine now."

Byron nodded, took out his payment card, and placed it on the machine in front of the window.

It immediately displayed his magic stone balance and the 136 points.

Seeing this, Byron nodded with satisfaction, said nothing more, and immediately turned to leave.

Eliza and Gray, who had been waiting behind, saw this and came to his side, walking toward the door while chatting and laughing.

Just at this moment, a young man with an indescribable appearance walked in from outside, surrounded by a crowd of people.

And at this moment, the three of them just happened to reach the door.

The two groups of people just happened to bump into each other at the entrance of the Mission Hall.

Upon hearing the conversation of the group walking toward them, the expressions on the Faces of Byron, Eliza, and Gray all became a bit strange; how could things be such a coincidence?

Knus also noticed the gazes of Byron and the others, thinking they were shocked by his research results, and his expression was full of pride.

Especially when he saw Byron's arm, which had been affected by crystallization erosion, he looked at Byron with a disdainful and arrogant expression.

As for Eliza, perhaps out of respect for her exquisite beauty, he did not show any strange expression.

However, his original pace suddenly quickened as he brushed past Byron.

The three of them even heard the disdainful snort that came from Knus.

At the same time, some people in the Mission Hall also noticed the commotion at the door and turned their heads to look.

After seeing the specific situation, their Faces showed either curiosity or mockery, and they all watched, paying attention to how things would change.

But seeing that it ended just like that, they disappointedly retracted their gazes.