Task one was relatively simple, still hunting Pig-Heads, but increased from thirty to a hundred compared to last time, with double the reward: ten points in random attributes, and God Stone fragments.
The second task was to traverse the Pig-Head army's front line and successfully reach the main battlefield…
The literal meaning was easy 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 surely be the core of the mission. However, after their brief encounter last time, Bai Ye found Demon Lord Krumit to be quite formidable. But the reward was incredibly tempting: fifteen God Stone fragments.
And…
"Seven God Stone fragments, and no need to compete for them, it was worth waiting so long!"
Jemas stood not far from Bai Ye, also exclaiming excitedly.
"Seven?" Bai Ye's face showed confusion, then he looked at Jemas and asked, "What was your mission?"
Jemas looked at Bai Ye and said, "What? Didn't you get the hidden mission?"
Bai Ye casually fibbed, "I did. I just wanted to confirm if everyone had the same mission. Based on my previous guess, the chosen ones should be sent to different war posts, so the missions should be different."
"Oh!"
Jemas didn't suspect anything and explained his mission.
The first two tasks were identical to Bai Ye's, but the third task differed.
Jemas's hidden mission three was, after entering the main battlefield, to participate in the killing of at least three Pig-Head Generals and thirty Pig-Head Elites.
Because the word "participate" was used, this should be a collaborative mission for all chosen ones, not conflicting and not requiring competition. The reward was a random magic weapon and 5 God Stone fragments.
Clearly, Bai Ye's hidden mission three was different from everyone else's.
"Is it because I was the first chosen one to arrive in the Monster Country? Or because Rimuru brought me back?"
Bai Ye couldn't help but rest his chin on his hand and ponder.
He hadn't figured out the reason, but it was undoubtedly a good thing, as Bai Ye's hidden mission three reward was significantly better.
Of course, the difficulty was also much higher. Setting aside everything else, Bai Ye felt that Li Jiayi's mission was definitely to protect Demon Lord Krumit, so he would likely have to fight him again, and Li Jiayi was indeed a troublesome opponent.
While Bai Ye was thinking, many chosen ones had already begun to act.
The chosen ones did not 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 lately."
Shion instantly got goosebumps and looked at Bai Ye warily, "What do you want?"
"Nothing much," 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 the gacha eggs first.
"Come on!" Bai Ye threw out the gacha machine, "Show me your life-risking skills!"
Thinking of the Mera Mera no Mi, Bai Ye couldn't help but want to rely on luck to overcome his non-existent luck. Shion didn't seem to mind and casually spun one for Bai Ye, and then…
Bai Ye was stunned.
White egg…
The Great Inventor (Ability): Once every hour, can randomly invent one technological item.
Bai Ye wanted to cry but had no tears. Why again!
As expected, luck doesn't save the unlucky, and spending money can't change fate.
But…
As Bai Ye was thinking, Shion casually spun again, and a flash of bright red color appeared before Bai Ye's eyes.
Hiss!
Bai Ye gasped, another red egg!
Bai Ye grabbed Shion's hands and trembled, "Girl, you must have saved the Milky Way in your past life!"
Shion was bewildered, while Bai Ye excitedly picked up the egg.
"Devil fruit, Devil fruit, Devil fruit…"
Bai Ye chanted repeatedly, then opened the egg.
It wasn't a Devil fruit, but…
It wasn't bad!
…
"The nation and its people have made me who I am. If I cannot repay them, what kind of person am I?"
Garen the Might of Demacia (Possession) (Red): Life is endless, battle is ceaseless. As a proud and noble warrior, he wields a broadsword and wears heavy armor, forever charging fearlessly.
Effects:
Possession (Upon possession, physical attributes other than intelligence are increased by 50 points, with an additional 10% boost).
Resilience (When out of combat and uninjured, continuously self-heals injuries).
Lethality (Slow effects are nullified, and movement speed is increased by 35% for 3.5 seconds. The next attack that hits an enemy will silence them, preventing the use of any self-abilities for 1.5 seconds).
Courage (When you defeat a target, you gain immense courage, increasing your defense).
Judgment (Continuously spins his body, using dance-like movements to attack targets repeatedly, with occasional side effects).
Justice (Summons the Might of Demacia to deliver a crushing blow to the target).
Almost instantly, a white light enveloped Bai Ye's body.
Moments later, when Bai Ye emerged from the radiance, he was clad in silver-white, medieval-style Western heavy armor, holding a greatsword in his hand, with runes carved on both sides of the blade.
Bai Ye moved his body and felt quite good.
Compared to the last time he was possessed by the God of War Lu Bu, this time's tier was noticeably lower. After all, one was gold quality, and the other was red quality, so a difference was normal. However, Garen's possession was still very powerful.
Bai Ye glanced at Rimuru not far away, then suddenly smiled, raised his greatsword, and shouted, "Defend the nation!"
The next instant, Bai Ye shouldered the massive greatsword and charged forward.
After leaving the Monster Country, Bai Ye began to head east.
The map of the Great Jura Forest was sold in the Monster Country, with everyone having one. As Bai Ye moved forward, he began to pinpoint his destination.
The Great Jura Forest territory was vast and not solely composed of forests; it also included valleys, streams, and a plain to the east.
Task one was easy to understand, just fight Pig-Heads. Killing a hundred would complete the task. Bai Ye felt he didn't need to actively pursue this mission; as long as he moved forward, it would happen naturally, mainly testing the basic combat abilities of everyone. With Garen's Might of Demacia, what was there to fear?