Task one was relatively simple, still hunting Orcs, but the number increased from thirty to a hundred compared to last time, yet the reward doubled: ten points of random attributes, plus God Stone fragments.
The second task was to traverse the Orcs' frontline and successfully reach the main battlefield…
The literal meaning was easy enough to understand, but the specifics were uncertain. However, the mission reward was equally explosive: a permanent increase of 3 points to all attributes, along with God Stone fragments.
As for the third task, Bai Ye felt a sense of "as expected." The ultimate mastermind would undoubtedly be the core of the mission. However, after their brief encounter last time, Bai Ye felt that the demon, Krumin, was difficult to deal with. But the reward was very tempting: God Stone fragments, and a full fifteen of them.
And…
"Seven God Stone fragments, and no need to compete for them. It was worth waiting so long!"
Jimas stood not far from Bai Ye, also saying excitedly.
"Seven?" Bai Ye's face showed confusion, then he looked at Jimas and asked, "What's your mission?"
Jimas looked at Bai Ye and asked, "What? Didn't you get a hidden mission?"
Bai Ye casually bluffed, "I did. I just wanted to confirm if everyone had the same mission. Based on my previous guess, the summoned ones should be sent to different war posts, so their missions should differ."
"Oh!"
Jimas didn't suspect anything and explained his mission.
The first two tasks were identical to Bai Ye's, but the third task showed a difference.
Jimas's hidden mission three was to, after entering the main battlefield, participate in the killing of at least three Orc generals and thirty Orc elites.
Since the word "participate" was used, this should be a mission for all summoned ones to work together. They wouldn't conflict with each other and wouldn't require competition. The reward was a random magic weapon and 5 God Stone fragments.
Clearly, Bai Ye's hidden mission three was different from those of others.
"Is it because I was the first summoned one to arrive in the Monster Country? Or because I was brought back by Rimuru?"
Bai Ye couldn't help but rest his chin and ponder.
He didn't understand the reason, but it was clearly a good thing, because Bai Ye's hidden mission three reward was significantly better.
Of course, the difficulty would also be much higher. Not to mention anything else, Bai Ye felt that Li Jiayi's mission must be to protect the demon, Krumin, so he would likely be facing him again, and Li Jiayi was indeed a troublesome opponent.
While Bai Ye was thinking, many of the summoned ones had already begun to act.
The summoned ones didn't need to obey Rimuru's orders; they only needed to complete their missions. Therefore, after the missions appeared, they could leave the Monster Country.
Bai Ye didn't rush to leave. Instead, he sneakily found Shion.
"Sister Shion…" Bai Ye said with a fawning smile, "You're getting more beautiful every day."
Shion instantly got goosebumps and looked at Bai Ye warily, "What do you want?"
"Nothing," Bai Ye said. "I just want you to help me draw two eggs."
The mission had triggered, and it was time to act. Before setting off, Bai Ye naturally had to draw his gachas.
"Come on!" Bai Ye tossed out the gacha machine. "Show me your life-draining ultimate skill!"
Thinking of the Mera Mera no Mi, Bai Ye couldn't help but want to rely on metaphysics to save his bad luck. Shion didn't seem to mind and casually drew one for Bai Ye, and then…
Bai Ye was stunned.
White gacha…
Great Inventor (Ability): Every hour, can randomly invent one technological item.
Bai Ye felt like crying. Why are you here again!
As expected, metaphysics doesn't save bad luck, and spending money doesn't change fate.
But…
As Bai Ye was thinking, Shion casually drew again, and a flash of scarlet appeared before Bai Ye's eyes.
Hiss!
Bai Ye gasped, another red gacha!
Bai Ye grabbed Shion's hands, his voice trembling, "Girl, you must have saved the Milky Way in your past life, right?"
Shion was confused, while Bai Ye excitedly picked up the gacha.
"Devil Fruit, Devil Fruit, Devil Fruit…"
Bai Ye chanted repeatedly and then opened the gacha.
Not a Devil Fruit, but…
Not bad!
…
"The nation and the people have made me. If I cannot repay them, how can I be human?"
Darius the Defiant (Possession) (Red): Life is eternal, battle is endless. As a proud and noble warrior, he wields a broadsword and wears heavy armor, forever charging fearlessly.
Effects:
Possession (After possession, physical attributes other than intelligence increase by 50 points, with an additional 10% boost.)
Tenacity (Upon disengaging from combat, if unharmed, continuously heals injuries.)
Lethal (Slow effects are negated, and movement speed increases by 35% for 3.5 seconds. The next attack on an enemy will silence them, preventing them from using any personal abilities for 1.5 seconds.)
Courage (Upon defeating a target, you gain immense courage, and your defense increases.)
Apprehend (Continuously spins, using dance to attack targets repeatedly, occasionally with side effects.)
Justice (Summons Darius the Defiant to deliver a powerful strike to the target.)
Almost instantly, a white radiance enveloped Bai Ye's body.
A moment later, as Bai Ye emerged from the radiance, he was clad in a silver-white, medieval-style Western heavy armor, holding a greatsword with runes carved on both sides of the blade.
Bai Ye moved his body, feeling quite good.
Compared to the possession of Lu Bu the God of War last time, this one was significantly less impressive. After all, one was gold quality and the other was red quality; the difference was normal. However, Darius the Defiant's possession was still very powerful.
Bai Ye glanced at Rimuru not far away, suddenly smiled, raised his greatsword, and shouted, "Defend the nation!"
The next moment, Bai Ye slung the massive greatsword over his shoulder and charged forward.
After leaving the Monster Country, Bai Ye began to advance eastward.
The map of the Great Jura Forest was sold in the Monster Country. Everyone had a copy. As Bai Ye moved forward, he began to pinpoint his destination.
The territory of the Great Jura Forest was vast, not purely consisting of forests, but also valleys and streams. To the east, it also included a plain.
Task one was easy to understand: simply fight Orcs. Killing a hundred would complete the mission. Bai Ye felt this mission didn't require him to intentionally pursue it; as long as he kept moving forward, it should be accomplished naturally. It primarily tested everyone's basic combat abilities. What was there to fear with Darius the Defiant?