Chapter 60
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Chapter 60: Calling for the Help of Justice
Bai Yan chose not to reveal the complete truth to Alan, as he had no intention of doing so from the start.
As the person possessing the most information – that is, himself – standing at the highest vantage point also means seeing the farthest. There is no need to share all intelligence with everyone; each person only needs to know the portion that pertains to them.
Bai Yan conveyed only two things regarding Alan’s arrival.
First, a Dark Beast had visited this apartment, and he had briefly encountered it. This monster had engaged in a skirmish with a mysterious individual before swiftly departing.
As for how they left, he couldn’t see clearly… because he had taken cover at that time.
Bai Yan’s second point was that through his newly acquired extraordinary power of “connection”, he had managed to uncover the secret lair of the black wizard hidden behind the remains of the Dark Beast.
Alan’s eyes immediately widened.
“You’re behaving strangely. What in the world? I’ve never heard of anyone being able to awaken extraordinary powers instantaneously!”
Alan stared in disbelief at the pure white flower, confirming beyond doubt that Bai Yan was speaking truthfully.
“Tell me, how did you manage to accomplish this?”
“Could it be that your mother is the Heart of Radiance from ‘Rainbow’, and that’s why you were born as the son of a god!”
Alan was genuinely shocked; he had never encountered such a situation before. Initially, he had taken a different approach and entered the dream world through meditation, where he had explored for several months to gain extraordinary powers.
Thus, his speed of awakening could be considered remarkably fast!
Success in a single day!
Unprecedented!
“Very well, I’ll be honest. In truth, I am an exceptionally rare natural genius.”
Bai Yan blinked, not at all surprised by what had happened to him.
Well, after all, if even mysterious entities like the “Babel Tower” exist, what remains to be surprised about?
Alan opened his mouth, instinctively wanting to make a sarcastic remark to Bai Yan, but when the words reached his lips, he couldn’t voice them.
If your friend happens to find ten dollars, you might be able to make a few sarcastic comments.
But when your friend suddenly inherits tens of millions, you will surely be stunned for a while before regaining composure!
Bai Yan’s awakening speed was truly extraordinary, which left Alan momentarily bewildered and even incredulous.
“You might indeed possess a stronger understanding in terms of perceptiveness; I recognize it was acquired through intelligence.”
Alan ultimately had to reluctantly acknowledge Bai Yan’s talent, and he realized that bringing Bai Yan into the Demon Hunt Agency had been a wise decision.
At least they had managed to prevent someone like him from becoming a cultist.
In truth, Alan had never told anyone, but he understood one thing.
He had always been afraid of the Bai Yan from the past.
Bai Yan had long forgotten about that incident, considering his 13-year-old self as someone who simply “rescued a boy from bullying”.
But Alan knew distinctly that the decision made by flipping a coin was an even more terrifying choice.
His opponent wasn’t just a bully, but a genuine and notorious power.
As a member of the “Tower”, that person often used games as a means of sacrifice and was a frenzied, gleeful cultist.
Bai Yan at that time seemed like a being devoid of human emotions, completely different from who he is now… and he was but one of the terror-stricken lambs awaiting slaughter.
Alan gradually drifted into memories, unconsciously covering his left eye and falling into silence.
“Alan, what are you contemplating?”
The sudden voice made Alan snap out of it, causing him to instinctively put on a slight smile to mask his fear.
“What can you tell me about the matter of reporting?”
Bai Yan smiled and brought up the subject of reporting the black wizard once more, his tone unchanged, without revealing any knowledge before Alan.
What is this fellow thinking? Could he be doubting me?
My secrets grow increasingly numerous, but I hope you can forgive me, Alan.
It’s fine if you don’t forgive me; I don’t feel guilty at all anyway. Bai Yan smiled contentedly, feeling nothing wrong with deception.
Alan nodded gently and spoke solemnly:
“Well, if you have truly discovered the secret stronghold of the Black Wizard, that is indeed a significant matter. It would be best for you to recount and detail everything you have witnessed to me.”
“I will be able to judge more accurately what course of action to take.”
Alan knew that if Bai Yan had truly found the hiding place of the Black Sorcerer, he wouldn’t be able to resolve the matter alone. He needed to inform the higher-ups of the Demon Hunt Agency.
The Night Watchers don’t operate as lone wolves; they are not solitary hunters, mercenaries, or operatives… They are a formal, organized order that acts according to regulations and protocol.
Bai Yan nodded in agreement, then suddenly feigned confusion and asked, “By the way, Alan, why did you suddenly visit my house today?”
This question had to be asked.
Bai Yan understood well that if he didn’t raise any questions, it would be equivalent to leaving loose ends. Alan might question whether everything was connected to him or not.
Alan blinked in surprise and froze.
“I…”
Should I disclose the truth?
After careful consideration, he ultimately chose not to confide in Bai Yan about the matter concerning the “Babel Tower”.
Alan smiled generously and reached out to pat Bai Yan’s shoulder.
“I actually came to check on you, to see if you were seriously comprehending the Seed of Enlightenment, and if you had any questions… I initially thought you were absolutely neglecting it.”
“Well, it seems the outcome is somewhat unexpected to me now.”
“You are quite skilled at lying”, thought Bai Yan, who then nodded with a smile and said, “I understand, my natural talent must have startled you.”
Alan’s smile didn’t diminish, but he felt a twinge of guilt as he continued to banter with Bai Yan, who “remained unaware of Babel Tower”.
I apologize, Bai Yan.
Even if you are my closest brother, I cannot discuss being controlled by Babel Tower with you.
This matter is truly far too dangerous.
The power and terror of the Savior are truly unfathomable!
Let me shoulder this burden alone.
——
After approximately ten minutes.
Near the isolated villa on the outskirts of the city.
Separated by two streets.
Men and women in suits emerged silently from the black rain curtain, composed in appearance but with a gleam in their eyes that belonged to warriors.
They assembled and calmly awaited orders from their superiors.
The Demon Hunt Agency’s forces had been mobilized, with thirty Night Watchers arriving on scene. Each was an extraordinary individual who had experienced life-and-death struggles.
The Night Watchers are a team of highly trained and extensively experienced elite members. They are not ordinary extraordinary individuals, and even those who possess similar capabilities may differ in their combat expertise.
The leading field commander was none other than the renowned Night Watcher of the Demon Hunt Agency, Lin Bian.
This formerly decadent grey-clothed man had now dispelled his past drunkenness and absurdity.
He stood solemnly in the rain, dressed in a gray suit, his eyes filled with a weighty and intense sense of resentment and gravity, stronger and deeper than anyone else’s.
“Black wizard…”
Another black wizard had arrived in Tatsumi City, eager to act recklessly. It was they who, in years past, had taken away all that many cherished from this city.
Some people are simply like that.
Believing that their power permits them to act recklessly towards ordinary people, treating precious lives as worthless, laughing wildly while trampling them at will.
They had long forgotten their mother’s face.
Lin Bian turned his head and raised his stern eyes.
The white-haired woman holding a black umbrella approached.
Merete Chambers’s black evening gown remained pristine even in the pouring rain, impervious to nature’s forces.
Studying the troublesome woman, Lin Bian spoke in a low voice, “Your presence was unnecessary. I am fully capable of apprehending a mere dark wizard on my own.”
Merete Chambers smiled calmly, standing beside Lin Bian. As a special advisor temporarily stationed in Tatsumi City, her status was no less significant than Lin Bian’s.
She spoke softly and said, “The reason for my presence is that this black wizard is not ordinary. He is not just a simple character… he is, in fact, the heir to the Weasley family.”
Weasley is a prominent family of the Eruo League, renowned for its brewing industry among the upper classes of various countries. Lin Bian, as a seasoned alcoholic, had long been aware of them.
He furrowed his brow.
Merete Chambers paused briefly and continued, “The libations for the worship of the new gods in the Eruo League are provided by this family, and have been for a millennium.”
Although Merete Chambers didn’t express it directly, Lin Bian had already grasped her meaning.
“Are you saying that I still cannot eliminate him?”
Merete Chambers smiled and nodded. “Indeed, he is also a member of the noble family protected by the ‘Savior of Dark Light’. Only the ‘Divine Executors’ sanctioned by the Eruo League can execute him… Otherwise, it would be considered a challenge to the ‘Savior of Dark Light’.”
Savior of Dark Light is also… black.
He is a member of the Rainbows and holds a special position in the Euro League. He is revered across the country as the Sacred King who saves all living beings, and is considered superior to the other new gods.
Merete Chambers smiled and said, “For your own welfare, you cannot kill him.”
The expression on Lin Bian’s face grew somber, as if he were suffocating.
“Even though this ‘Dark-Eyed’ has been committing crimes for years, has numerous murders on record, and has even killed several of our colleagues, I still cannot kill him outright?”
As one of the new gods, the Savior of Dark Light had the most mundane intervention with Noah.
If one kills a person under His protection, it will definitely invoke a terrible curse.
The curse of the gods not only affects the parties involved but may extend to future generations without end.
Lin Bian remained silent for a long while.
“I will take note of it.”
He casually instructed the Night Watchers to prepare carefully, ensuring the enemies would have no chance of escape!
Merete Chambers calmly smiled, knowing in her heart that this man would definitely kill Weasley.
This Night Watcher is the most devoted to pursuing justice in this city.
She quickly located Alan among the Night Watchers and then spotted Bai Yan’s figure near the crowd.
Bai Yan is unlike the others, as he is not an on-duty field worker in Night Watcher.
Although he possessed extraordinary powers, he had not undergone any training and remained a civilian personnel without any obligation to engage in combat.
Bai Yan wasn’t standing in the rain like the others; instead, he crouched under a nearby eave and ate a steaming bowl of instant noodles while observing the Night Watchers’ movements.
Merete Chambers narrowed her eyes, feeling utterly unable to read this man.
He seemed to be, like herself, keenly observing the Night Watchers, but there were many ways in which he differed from her.
In short, he was a most intriguing individual.
Bai Yan noticed the malevolent gaze of the woman with graying hair, yet he simply turned his head in silence and resumed consuming his noodles.
The secret skill ‘Call for Help’ has been launched. Now, let me see if reality can influence the game content.
The mobile phone remained in Bai Yan’s pocket; the ’emergency mission’ triggered not long ago was yet to be completed and had not failed.
Ah, I should add a bit more insurance at this point.
“I’m sorry, I need to visit the restroom for a moment.”
He raised his hand to signal, his face full of concern.
