Rebirth Of The Noble Mage Behind The Scenes-Chapter 327 - 102 Message from Zero

The task list of the "Mysterious Era" is arranged in ascending order based on the level and importance of the tasks.

The higher the level and the more important the tasks yet to be completed, the closer they appear to the top. However, when the task list is not specifically opened, the default area of the panel only shows the top two or three tasks.

Looking at the brief descriptions of the first two tasks, Anvis frowned inwardly, but his expression remained unchanged.

People from the Pupils of the Eye plan to secretly align with the Marquis of the Empire and strike in the ruins?

Moreover, from the latter half of the first task, ’To obtain the critical item in the ruins before the Four Great Families of the Empire,’ it seems that the people from the Pupils of the Eye have confirmed that there are still issues in the ruins.

Since he hasn’t clicked to view it, Anvis can’t see the task rewards or the specific progress. But just this task description has already given him enough information.

Because of him, the trajectory of the Net of Destiny has already deviated significantly, gradually progressing towards a new direction. However, it seems that some major events are still developing in the direction of his previous life.

As for the second task... Now you’re an insider too, what a surprise.

"Well then, Mr. Zero, it’s quite late for you to go to such lengths to seek me out, what might you need?"

After taking a careful look at Zero, who appeared as a common student, Anvis finally spoke again, his tone betraying neither joy nor anger.

Clearly, the other party had changed his appearance through some means. And the method was masterful; not even he could tell at first glance.

Fortunately, he had seen photos of Zero himself on the official website of the Silver Blue Club; he didn’t look like this.

"It’s nothing, just that during a previous meeting with Marquis Baram, from the Marquis himself, I heard that your Excellency possesses an extraordinary talent, no less than that of Duke Karlars himself."

Unaware that he had been thoroughly seen through, Zero’s face revealed a polite smile as he smoothly flattered Anvis.

It’s one of the tactics of linguistic negotiation, ’unintentionally’ revealing one’s interactions with another person of importance, often leaving a profound impression on the other party.

"Uncle Baram?"

Indeed, upon hearing Zero’s words, Anvis’s expression ’softened’ a bit.

In the game’s background storyline, Marquis Baram was indeed someone closer to the Olivendi camp. Clearly, Zero had done his homework before coming here.

"Yes, so I hope to collaborate with you. As a gesture of sincerity for our cooperation, I also bring to you a special secret message.

It’s regarding the Meteorite Ruins that your Academy has chosen as the venue for the grand competition in three days."

As he spoke, Zero nonchalantly threw out the bait.

This was his basic approach; for these great noble heirs who hadn’t yet gone through their adult rites, the aim was mostly to try to win them over and cooperate.

Unlike nobles who have gone through their rites of passage and have their own territories, these heirs without real power and scant underlings typically have more needs.

In other words, they are more likely to trigger tasks, and the level of the tasks is often neither too high nor too low, with particularly generous rewards, making them suitable for sharing with the club’s Professional Players to tackle.

Indeed, his current actions are to maximize the extraction of high-value tasks for the club.

"Secret message related to the ruins?"

Although his tone was still indifferent, Anvis’s gaze held a flicker of interest, seemingly intrigued by what Zero was proposing.

"Mr. Anvis, are we going to stand at the door and talk, or are you going to invite me in to sit down?"

Zero suddenly stopped talking and just looked at Anvis with a smile.

"..."

Frowning slightly, Anvis assessed Zero, who stood before him with a confident demeanor. After a brief silence, he also smiled.

"Of course not, please come in, Mr. Zero."

Following this, the two entered the living room of the dwelling one after the other.

"Please take a seat, make yourself at home with whatever you’d like to drink."

In the soft golden light of the crystal chandelier, Anvis waved his hand nonchalantly, and an array of magic beverages appeared on the rosewood coffee table.

"Thank you for your hospitality," Zero said.

Zero made himself comfortable on the sofa without any formalities, naturally picking up the sole cup of the most expensive golden star raspberry juice, downing it in one gulp, and then his panel instantly flashed an upgrade notification.

"Alright, let’s get down to business. As you should know, the ruins have already been explored once by many at the Ninth Rank."

As he spoke, Zero put the slender stemmed glass back on the tray, lounging back on the sofa.

"Unfortunately, the lords did not search thoroughly, and certain most critical items still slumber at the bottom of the ruins, awaiting the moment to re-emerge into the world.

And this competition at Pamir Academy is actually to use the presence of the students to activate it."

"If the information you want to share is this, then unfortunately, I had already learned of this through my family’s channels."

Sitting opposite Zero, Anvis shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands, showing little concern.

In fact, the family had already sent back information about the rationale for this sudden venue change.

The Empire’s upper echelons also sensed issues with the ruins through the changes in the Net of Destiny. They suspected that there may be some highly concealed items in the ruins that require specific trigger conditions to be revealed.

For example, Professionals with strength below a certain level, or those with a particular Bloodline may need to enter the ruins.

And the students of Pamir Academy, who collectively are some of the most brilliant, exceptional, and Children of Destiny in the Empire, happen to be suitable for triggering the hidden conditions.

As the matters represented by the ruins are extremely important, after many fierce debates, all members of the jury ultimately unanimously approved the change.

Indeed, there may be dangers for the students, but it also signifies an unimaginably great opportunity.

After a careful analysis, the Empire’s high command realized that due to the impact of previous Beast Tides, the protective system within the ruins had already been mostly triggered, reducing the current level of danger to an acceptable range.

Moreover, given the consideration of the dangers, this nominally academic competition will be accompanied by several Ninth Rank Professionals secretly ensuring protection, fully guaranteeing that the students will not really face life-threatening challenges.

"...Indeed, it should be expected that the Olivendi Family, known as the ’Unfallen Crystal Bird,’ would be the first to receive such news."

After listening to Anvis’s words, Zero nodded his head and then suddenly shifted his approach.

"So, if I were to tell you now that there are more than five Marquis conspiring in secret, planning to join forces and seize the Secret Treasure in the ruins, before the Four Great Families can, upon activation of the hidden item?"

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