Goblin Dependency-Chapter 282 - 150 Conditions and Contingencies_2

In the Adventurer Association, there are, of course, free members from various other forces.

Its internal core also has a considerable number of members; otherwise, it could never support such a large organizational structure.

However, these are very far off from Xia Nan right now.

"Regarding detailed information on this aspect... I know a bit, but due to regulatory restrictions, I indeed can’t reveal much. Specifically, you need to go upstairs to find the corresponding staff for inquiries, I apologize sincerely."

Moli explained carefully, choosing her words thoughtfully.

At the same time, she stared at Xia Nan attentively, seemingly observing his expression carefully, afraid he might get angry.

Xia Nan was not offended by this.

What he was thinking at the moment.

According to what the other party previously mentioned, if he wants to get more inclined resources in the future, or even be absorbed into the core of the organization, he must show his potential and value, and sign relevant contracts to demonstrate loyalty.

But on the one hand, he has been in this world for less than two hundred days, with few contacts and forces, not wanting to be tied to a certain camp too early. freёweɓnovel_com

On the other hand, he has just obtained a professional level, without any special contributions, so being actively absorbed by the association should still be far off, and there is no hurry.

So he nodded, indicating that he understood the other party’s meaning, and directly moved to the subject:

"So, to go up to the Association Second Floor, there’s no need to sign any contract or something, right?"

"That’s correct, Mr. Xia Nan!"

"Well..." Xia Nan’s eyes turned with some confusion, his gaze sweeping over the meeting room where he was currently situated.

Seeing this, Moli’s expression immediately became somewhat awkward, and she coughed twice, with lips moving as she recited the familiar lines she had long memorized:

"Uh, respected Mr... Lord Xia Nan, the Adventurer Association always adheres to the collaboration principle of ’responsibility and rights shining equally’. Just like a blade needs fine measurement to perfectly fit into a sword sheath, an actual test is necessary to ensure you understand the equality of professional responsibility and rights. It’s not a mere rights assessment, nor is it questioning your qualifications, it precisely..."

The official speech, with a strong sense of déjà vu, suddenly made Xia Nan’s expression somewhat subtle.

Outwardly showing very polite behavior, he carefully listened to the clearly hard-memorized words of the other party, instinctively filtering out the useless embellishments internally, swiftly extracting the key information.

Until Moli finished reciting the speech, he opened his mouth again to ask:

"Summarizing, your meaning is, before I formally ascend the second floor as a professional, I still need to complete a task, is that so?"

"Yes, yes!"

Originally considering whether to abbreviate the explanation again, seeing Xia Nan instantly understood her meaning, Moli was surprised, nodding repeatedly.

"The difficulty is typically not too high, even for those professional-level individuals with slightly insufficient initial abilities, they can accomplish it easily."

"However, because there’s been a little issue during the recent Hunting Day period, the staff responsible for issuing relevant tasks is not in River Valley Town, so you probably need to wait about three to four days."

Seeing Moli’s apologetic appearance, Xia Nan waved, indicating she didn’t need to worry.

Having just been promoted to a professional, he initially planned to take a break briefly, honing the new Battle Skill he had mastered.

Three to four days, to him, are still a bit short.

However, as the other party said, it’s just a task that even the most ordinary professionals can accomplish at present, with his clearly "over max" Attributes, it should not pose too much problem.

"Then I’ll come over again in five days."

Xia Nan stood up, planning to leave.

Seeing him so agreeable, Moli’s previously tense inner feelings eased.

As if she remembered something, despite the absence of others in the room, she still nervously glanced around and leaned closer to quietly remind:

"Mr. Xia Nan, although the specific task content is unknown, according to the news I’ve heard recently, the task location has been roughly confirmed."

"Oh? Do tell."

"It should be... Neum."

...

...

Outside the Adventurer Association, the bustling street.

The time was already approaching evening.

Walking on the way to the White Sparrow Tavern, Xia Nan recalled his conversation with the association receptionist ’Moli’.

"Five days... Neum..."

Come to think of it, he’s long heard of this largest city near River Valley Town.

Always wanted to go and see for the experience but never really found the time due to successive tasks.

Now taking advantage of this "business trip" opportunity, he satisfies his little wish.

As he thought, a commotion suddenly emerged on the roadside.

His gaze instinctively followed.

Only to see a slightly plump curly-haired woman wearing frameless glasses standing angrily by the roadside.

Holding a long ladle dripping thick liquid in her hand.

"Ms. Edwina?"

Xia Nan instantly recognized the owner of the ’Green Grass Cauldron’.

Feeling puzzled.

In his impression, although Ms. Edwina loves strong liquor, her character is renowned for being gentle, and the various ointments and pastes sold in her shop are much cheaper than those in the Alchemist stores in the association.

She has a good reputation among adventurers.

Seeing her extremely angry now...

Following her angry gaze, he immediately understood.

Seeing the middle-aged man once chased out of the Blacksmith Shop by ’Rock Hammer’ Barn, now in embarrassment and distress standing before the lady, carrying a small parcel, constantly retreating.

Undoubtedly, another failed scam attempt.

Having been an adventurer for half a year, Xia Nan knows that low-level adventurers are a mixed bag, with all kinds of people.

But never before has he seen someone so reckless as this man.

From ’Rock Hammer’ to ’Green Grass Cauldron’, possibly even causing trouble at ’Fairy Wind’.

With River Valley Town’s speed of information dissemination, the man’s identity and characteristics might reach all major and minor shops across the town by tomorrow night and get blacklisted.

Without supply provisions, for adventurers fighting in demon-infested areas, it’s nothing but a dead end.

Shaking his head slightly, originally not caring any further.

Yet, suddenly, a young square-faced adventurer stepped out of the crowd.

As the owner of the well-known herb shop in town, many wish to get along well with Ms. Edwina.

Not saying how much discount you’ll get on purchases later, but a simple favor is enough for many adventurers to act ’valiantly’.

Indeed, when this nimble square-faced adventurer took his sword and stepped out, many onlookers in the crowd showed regretful expressions, regretting they hadn’t thought of it.

Naturally, he wouldn’t kill someone on the street, the square-faced adventurer merely thought of taking advantage of the crowd to show off, gaining some favor, using a little threat.

Yet, before the middle-aged man standing on the street, his face turned pale suddenly, disheartened and lost, his eyes seemingly became vacant as well.

Facing the square-faced adventurer holding a weapon, his slender body staggered as he actively moved towards him.

"Do you dare!?"

Seeing the other’s action, mistaking it as anger from failed scamming, the square-faced adventurer immediately angled his initially downward-directed one-handed sword up, preparing to attack, planning to teach a lesson.

"Slash... Whoosh!"

Following was a sound of blade piercing flesh and the momentary silence followed by an uproar from the surrounding crowd.

From Xia Nan’s perspective, the view was very clear.

Faced with the angled sword, the square-faced adventurer prepared for combat, yet the middle-aged man chose not to dodge but embraced directly.

And for some unknown reason, the square-faced adventurer seemed to have lost his reaction capability briefly, standing still.

Allowing the middle-aged man to approach, hug tightly.

Letting the sword pierce through his chest and abdomen.

Buzz——

The crowd of adventurers gathering nearby was instantly thrown into chaos.

Crying out, some ran away, even some participating in petty theft.

Within seconds, including the square-faced adventurer, tens of onlookers scattered quickly.

Only Ms. Edwina stood by the street, bewildered by the unexpected development.

With the middle-aged man on the cold ground, dead with an eerily peaceful expression.

Unwilling to get involved, Xia Nan quickened his pace to leave.

Yet in his heart, he noticed something peculiar.

After the chaos, the package once on the middle-aged man’s back disappeared along with him.

"Quite daring, wonder who snatched it."

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