As soon as the two returned to the guild, they found that the atmosphere was rather heavy at this time. Everyone wasn't drinking as they usually did. Instead, they were clenching their fists, waiting for the guild master's orders.
"What's going on?" Wumu Lian was a bit confused.
"Qiao, Lian, you're back."
Fu Xinyue, dressed formally, walked towards them from not far away:
"The client you took on last time just sent news. Yimansha and Zuo Meng are trapped in the [Quiet Forest]."
"Now the guild master and Lady Vesir are discussing the rescue matters."
"What are the Ice Empress and the red - haired girl doing in the [Quiet Forest] at this time! Don't they know these few days are the [Resurrection Night]? Are they courting death!"
"What is the [Resurrection Night]?" Jolian, hearing a new term again, was a bit puzzled, but her intuition told her that it definitely wasn't something good.
"How should I explain it to you..." Wumu Lian didn't know how to say it, and Fu Xinyue took over her words:
"The [Resurrection Night] means exactly what it says, a night of resurrection. There used to be a group of terrifying monsters living in the [Quiet Forest], and they often took pleasure in massacring humans."
"Until later, a powerful mage launched an expedition against them..."
"But they were just too strong and couldn't be completely killed. In the end, that mage could only use his life as a price to activate a forbidden spell and seal them underground."
"Thinking that with the power of time, their lives would be worn away..."
(PS: Forbidden spell = Life Alchemy)
"Although this was indeed a good idea, the time required was too long, and this race is at its strongest at the end of March."
"They will temporarily break free from the seal and return to the ground for a few days, but their activity area is limited to the [Quiet Forest]."
"Later, the [Holy Association] named those few days the [Resurrection Night], and strictly prohibited humans from setting foot in this place during this period."
After Fu Xinyue finished explaining, Wumu Lian nodded heavily: "That's exactly what I wanted to say!"
"So that's how it is..." Jolian frowned. Suddenly, she thought of Yimansha asking her about that letter a few days ago!
"Could it be that she went to the [Quiet Forest] just to look for it?"
"Ahem!" Grandpa Luo stood on the guild's bar counter: "For this rescue plan, I've decided that Lady Vesir will lead three mages to go..."
"Wait! Guild master! Why only send four people! The [Quiet Forest] is so dangerous now. Shouldn't we all go?"
"Yeah, guild master! How can such a small number of people possibly rescue Mansha and Xiaomeng!"
"Yeah! Guild master..."
Hearing the order, everyone immediately started arguing.
Old Man Luo's veins bulged on his head. He kicked the bar counter and shattered it, shouting, "Quiet down, all of you!"
"Do you think this rescue is the same as when we counterattacked the [Crow Dogs]? The [Quiet Forest] is inhabited by monsters that can only be killed by the erosion of time!"
"I can't let all of you go there to die just because of their recklessness!"
"But... aren't we a family? How can we turn a blind eye to our family members in danger just because we're afraid of death!"
A member said excitedly. His words immediately became a fuse, and the people in the guild started arguing again:
"Yeah, guild master. We're not afraid of death. Please let us go!"
"Alright! Everyone, calm down!" Lady Vesir released her intimidating aura to suppress everyone:
"I can understand your feelings of caring about your family members, but have you ever thought about the guild master's feelings?"
"He treats all of you as his own sons or daughters! Don't you think he's heartbroken when making this decision?"
"If it weren't for the [Holy Association] constantly monitoring the movements of the guild masters, the old man would have already gone to the [Quiet Forest] by now!"
Seeing everyone bow their heads silently upon hearing this, the lady retracted her intimidating aura, and her tone became much gentler:
"The number of people for this rescue was decided by me. In case of danger, I can only safely evacuate three people at most!"
"Moreover, Mansha and Xiaomeng's lives are still uncertain. As elders, we must ensure that there won't be more sacrifices!"
"So... please understand. I'm begging you!"
After saying that, Vesir bowed to everyone. Old Man Luo turned his face away, trying hard to hold back the tears in his eyes.
Jolian stood in the crowd, shocked by everything in [The Other Shore].
That complex family - like bond was something she had never experienced when she was an android.
"Lady Vesir! May I ask who can participate in this rescue?" Wumu Lian, who was always hot - blooded, asked directly.
Everyone: "Yeah! Lady Vesir, tell us quickly who can go. The earlier we set off, the more hope Mansha and Xiaomeng have to survive!"
"I already have candidates in mind for this rescue." Vesir looked towards Jolian's side: "Qiao, Lian, Yue, would the three of you be willing?"
Upon hearing her name mentioned, Wumu Lian immediately jumped up:
"Sure! Although that red - haired blockhead has some issues in the head, she's the first one who can curse back at me without losing! Just for this, this young master... uh... it's worth it for me to save her!"
"Your reason is kind of hardcore..." Jolian also nodded, indicating that she was in.
"What about Yue?" The lady turned her gaze to Fu Xinyue.
The latter grabbed Lian's arm: "Since Lian is going, I definitely have to go too! Although we don't share a bed now, at least we can die together if something unexpected happens!"
Wumu Lian: "???"
"You're acting strange!"
Just like that, the four - person rescue team set off.
When they walked out of the guild gate, everyone followed them out.
"We're counting on you to save Mansha and Xiaomeng!"
After that, they clenched their fists and pounded their chests three times, then stretched their arms straight forward.
This is a unique guild etiquette, meaning:
I'll wait for your return in The Other Shore no matter how long it takes!
[The Quiet Forest]
At this time, it was impossible to tell day from night here. The entire forest was covered by a semi - shell - shaped black curtain.
Countless winged monsters with droplet - shaped heads were wandering on the ground. They seemed to be searching for something.
"I'm sorry, Zuo Meng. I got you involved..."
The two were hiding in a sorry state in the ruins of the castle that had been burned down by Wumu Lian.
"What are you talking about? We're not dead yet, are we!" The 18 - year - old Zuo Meng waved her hand indifferently.
"Besides, there's still one more day. As long as we make it through today, the [Resurrection Night] will be over and we'll be saved. Don't be so pessimistic~"
Yimansha didn't say anything. She curled up and squatted in the corner, her fingers tightly gripping her arms:
"It's happening again. We clearly weren't discovered at the beginning..."
"Does my existence only bring misfortune to others?"