Liens didn't expect to still get paid even though the mission failed.

He remembered killing quite a few people before, and with the portion Jonathan gave him, he probably wouldn't need to go on any more missions this month and could continue 'slacking off' in the Instance .

It was just that 'compulsory mission' that was a bit troublesome; he hoped it wasn't too dangerous.

Liens pondered silently in his heart.

"I don't need much; two or three of each type of magic scroll will be enough."

After Cliff left, Liens began to claim his 'reward' from Jonathan.

Since Jonathan himself admitted to clinging to his coattails, Liens naturally didn't need to be polite with him.

It was just that contribution points couldn't be transferred to each other, which was why he chose items; otherwise, he would have directly asked for contribution points.

"Two or three of each type? I can't produce that many right now."

"One of each type, I can still barely scrape together for you."

Hearing Liens's request, Jonathan showed a bitter smile, indicating he couldn't fulfill it.

The magic scrolls on the family's exchange list had about a dozen types, with prices ranging from several hundred to a thousand contribution points each.

If he were to get one of each, it would amount to several thousand contribution points.

For Jonathan, who had suffered 'heavy losses' at the Pello Family, these several thousand contribution points were almost all he had left.

"Then forget it. Give me 5 Sanctuary Scrolls and 2 Gale Scrolls."

Liens, who had initially just been making an exorbitant demand, hearing this, simply cut it in half again based on Jonathan's offer.

Anyway, the only two he truly needed were these.

The others were just icing on the cake; whether he had them or not didn't make much difference.

Moreover, Liens was also worried that taking all of Jonathan's savings might cause him to fail tomorrow's compulsory mission.

Thinking that he might still be able to 'farm gold' from Jonathan in the future, he decided not to drain the pond to catch all the fish.

Jonathan quickly took out 7 scrolls from his Storage and handed them to him, fulfilling Liens's request.

"Hmm? You're quite well-prepared."

Liens took the scrolls, looked at them, and confirmed they were the two types he needed, saying somewhat speechlessly.

"I prepare more of these Life-saving items."

Jonathan raised the corners of his mouth and smiled.

Although Jonathan seemed capable of 'dropping' more gold, since it was his own request, Liens naturally wouldn't go back on his word.

Holding the scrolls, Liens quickly walked to the Mission Hall and collected his mission reward there.

His shriveled purse suddenly became much fuller.

...

Back at the dormitory, the door was still wide open, just as it had been when he left.

Thus, Liens, from outside the door, could see Ben and Harriman sitting on chairs, facing the door, eagerly awaiting something.

And they also saw Liens immediately.

"Haha... Liens, I knew you'd come back alive!"

Harriman laughed heartily.

As he spoke, he lunged forward, ready to give Liens a hug.

"Of course, I'm blessed with great Life and certainly not one of those short-lived people."

"But, no hugs, unless you're prepared to change your clothes."

Liens extended his hand to stop Harriman's bear hug; he was almost entirely covered in blood, some from others, some his own.

However, protected by the Sanctuary Scroll, he hadn't suffered any severe injuries.

In addition, on the way back, he had also drunk a Healing Potion.

So, although he looked somewhat disheveled now, for example, his clothes still had multiple burn marks.

But in reality, he was fine, and even somewhat energetic due to the Stamina Potion.

"Welcome back... Here, this is the diary you entrusted to me."

Ben walked over and handed back the diary Liens had given him earlier.

Liens shook his head, refusing, and then said, "The contents are very interesting; it's specifically for you, so you don't need to return it to me."

"Open it and take a look."

Ben was puzzled by these words, but he obeyed Liens, opened the diary, and began to read.

As the diary was opened, Ben's expression shifted from confusion to seriousness, and he quickly flipped through the diary.

Finally, he stopped and let out a long sigh.

As for Liens, he waited silently with a smile, watching Ben finish reading the diary.

"What is it? Is it worth looking at so seriously?"

The reactions of the two puzzled Harriman, who didn't understand what Liens had written in the diary.

"This concerns Ben's current pursuit; shouldn't he look at it seriously?"

Liens smiled as he responded to Harriman.

"Liens... Although I don't know how you got these things, but... thank you."

Ben closed the detailed information about the Glenbagen Family's stronghold, bowed earnestly, and thanked Liens solemnly.

"Among friends, why be so polite? As long as it helps you, that's enough."

"Oh... Here, Harriman, these are your two Healing Potions. I was lucky and didn't get a chance to use your potions."

Liens took out two Healing Potions and returned them to Harriman.

"It's just two potions; you can keep them... By the way, how was the conscription this time?"

Harriman didn't take the potions, instead asking Liens another question.

"As for the situation... it was terrible. Many people died; less than half came back alive."

"The mission also failed, and because of that, I have another compulsory mission to complete tomorrow."

Seeing that Harriman was unwilling to take back the potions, Liens didn't insist and explained the results of the conscription to him.

"Is that so? It seems those two brothers really aren't coming back... Also, is your compulsory mission okay?"

After hearing Liens's explanation, Harriman first sighed, then expressed his concern to Liens.

The two people he referred to were their other two roommates.

They were also unluckily chosen for this conscription, and both died there.

Ben also expressed concern, similarly asking Liens about the compulsory mission.

"I don't know... But no matter what, it shouldn't be more dangerous than tonight."

"That's enough talk; let's get some rest early."

"With hope, tomorrow can be better, right?"

Liens waved his hand, indicating it didn't matter.

After speaking, he unfastened his armor and put the scrolls and potions from his Storage back into the cabinet.

Then, he took his sword and a change of clothes and walked towards the bathhouse.

He was eager to enter the Instance now, to thoroughly re-experience tonight's intense battle.

At that time, he had really wanted to fight that 'fierce knight'.

Unfortunately, to be responsible for his own Life, he still suppressed the desire to fight in his heart.

But once he was in the Instance , he could cast aside his worries and fight with all his might.

At that time, no one could stop him, including himself.

...

Scene change.

Liens once again stood in the courtyard of the Pello Family's stronghold.

At this moment, the 'Black-Clad' and 'Ragtag Army' once again faced each other, observing each other.

The elder of the Pello Family stepped forward, about to utter his words...

"Bang!"

A figure, holding a sharp sword, stomped on the ground, and using the recoil, like a black demonic wind, charged at the elder at extreme speed.

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