After mastering the resurrection technique, they begged me to extend their lives.

Chapter 78 The Nun's Theft

That night, the sea off Stardust Harbor was rough.

Amidst the howling wind, An Xiao witnessed what a truly grand undertaking was.

"The Grey Mist Instructor ranks quite high in terms of assets in the Magia Kingdom of Terraria, because her alchemy and herbalism have reached the Master level. Many special potions can only be made by her, such as the 'Mist Elixir,' which can achieve non-physical defense—so her side income alone far exceeds the income that other professors of the same level should receive."

"She owns properties in various countries, and although she doesn't live there, she'll always have a place to stay no matter where she's teleported to."

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A night breeze was blowing.

In the luxurious sea-view residential area at the highest point of Stardust Harbor, An Xiao and the others stood on the observation deck, gazing at the towering lighthouse that seemed to pierce the clouds at the far end of their vision.

The villa is a detached three-story building with an internal teleportation array and an outer magical barrier that provides sound insulation and can also trigger sensory alarms.

Holding the amulet, one can freely enter and exit.

This is the temporary accommodation provided by Mentor Gray Fog.

In her words, "As my students, isn't it only natural that they can enjoy the properties I invest in in every country?"

"For a Buddhist monk, how can a trip always involve camping? Wherever you go, you must settle down and have your own private area."

Her arrogant words didn't sound like those of a witch.

Except for places like Endedes, which are considered uninhabited, Miss Gray Mist has left her mark on almost the entire continent.

Hela had stayed here before.

"Unexpectedly, just a few days later, the boss became my—uh, junior brother."

She sat in an outdoor rocking chair, feeling quite emotional.

"This form of address is a bit strange. Please stick to the old one."

An Xiao glanced at her and checked the condition of her injuries.

A few minor falls, weakness from running out of magic, and some skin abrasions—the rest were minor issues.

Overall, Hela herself was very happy.

Compared to their previous relationship, upgrading from client and teammate to "fellow disciples" is a significant step up in intimacy for her.

"Okay, boss, you don't need to worry. The previous battle wasn't your fault at all; no one could have imagined that little brat Lilia would actually do it. However, now that our mentor has stepped in, our safety is guaranteed for the time being."

Hela analyzed, "Furthermore, based on what I know about her, she must have gone to the Aleient Empire to investigate the relevant events. The mentor's personality is such that he doesn't show anything on the surface, but he is actually more impulsive and hot-tempered than his students. He will never let go of any provocation."

"----I see."

An Xiao seemed to be deep in thought.

Even if you don't know what the mentor's true purpose is, it's not a loss for him to be able to protect you and get to Endedes smoothly, no matter what.

Just as he was about to take another closer look at Miss Gray Mist's mansion, a whooshing sound suddenly came from the horizon, attracting the attention of everyone on the open-air platform.

"Brother, did you hear that? That sound just now."

"Um."

An Xiao squinted, activated "Creative Gaze," and looked in the direction of the sound.

Because the area around Stardust Harbor is always foggy, visibility is extremely low at night, so people can only increase their field of vision by using their pupil techniques.

The magnified image reveals a large plaster statue, several meters tall, holding a massive scythe, its blade pointed diagonally towards the ground, seemingly walking through the air.

It was fast and agile; with just a few leaps, it jumped into the courtyard of a church below and was hidden by the trees.

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An Xiao instantly recognized it as the "Shanghai-Hong Kong Grand Array"—"Star Golem Starren"—that Stardust Harbor had placed at the fountain.

"How did it get started?"

Doubts arose from the depths of my heart.

The women also looked surprised.

Before they could think further, on the winding mountain path below, rows of elite goblin guards, weapons in hand, were all jogging quickly toward the church, converging on it.

The night travelers they encountered on the road were all dispersed.

"Get out of this area immediately! Go back to your quarters! Stardust Harbor has been invaded by foreign enemies, and the kill count has seriously exceeded the limit!"

"what?"

"How could this happen—"

The pedestrians dared not disobey and cooperated with the members of the Golden Scales team, each returning to their own homes to take refuge.

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An Xiao took a deep breath, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart. "It seems something big is about to happen—"

"Master, what should we do?"

The swordswoman gripped her sword hilt tightly, asking somewhat uneasily, "To activate a golem, it would probably have to be at least level 70 in combat. Could it be that Lilia went to call for reinforcements again? Or perhaps, Karendel's colleagues have come seeking revenge?"

Others may not know, but Wind Sword Princess still has a deep impression of Karendel's previous combat strength.

"We absolutely cannot let our master fall into that predicament again," she resolved.

"Sino, you've had a lot of contact with officers and soldiers before. Do you remember Karendel's connections? Can you confirm who his partner is, and whether that could have caused such a commotion in Stardust Harbor?"

An Xiao wanted to obtain enough intelligence.

"Remember."

Hino nodded in recollection, "Back in the Empire, I was invited to train his Imperial Guard. At that time, he was quite easygoing and spoke very politely. He was a warrior who valued military orders above all else."

But for some reason, the last time I saw him, he seemed like a completely different person. His strength had suddenly increased dramatically, far surpassing his previous level, to the point that I couldn't recognize him at all.

"If my memory serves me right, the second prince was later misled by someone and decided to recruit a private squad from outside the royal city for his daily use. That's how the notorious mercenary king Sean infiltrated the palace."

"Sean?"

"Yes. This person is Karendel's partner. He is the only member of the Adventurers' Guild within the Empire who has completed an S-rank mission."

His weapon was the Dragon Slayer Shield Sword. The craziest thing he ever did was to venture deep into an island where it was said to be inhabited by descendants of dragons, and slaughter all the guardians of the dragon eggs there.

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"—He stole the dragon egg?"

"Yes."

Hino remembers this vividly.

"And then?" An Xiao asked curiously.

"Later, he sold the dragon egg to a black market merchant, making a fortune, and even married a beautiful woman from the empire. As for the dragon egg's whereabouts—"

Hino thought for a moment, then said uncertainly, "The last time I heard about it was through a rumor that the dragon egg was bought by an ordinary wealthy merchant. To keep it as a family heirloom, he sent it to a distant cousin for safekeeping."

"I see."

An Xiao had a concept.

Turn your gaze back downstairs.

The noise grew louder as more and more elite guards rushed toward the church.

Even in the crowd, they spotted the familiar figure of Inspector Glenn.

"The Starry Sky Array is in turmoil, indicating that the spiritual pressure somewhere inside Star Dust Harbor has exceeded the limit. However, even a sixth-ring spell cannot activate it. What on earth dares to attract attention in this heavily guarded area?"

"Brother, shall we go over and take a look?"

Airi asked Anxiao anxiously.

Having learned from the experience of the previous mission failure, An Xiao naturally wouldn't lead the team out on another adventure.

"No, we're not going. Instructor Gray Mist said it's absolutely safe inside this barrier, but it might not be safe outside. Besides, the being that can activate the great formation might be even more powerful than we imagine, making it too dangerous. If the sky falls, the goblins will hold it up. Let's wait and see what happens this time."

His attitude was affirmative.

At present, the only thing to worry about is whether the sickle I've set my sights on will have any problems.

"If the troublemaker is Karendel's partner, then he will definitely be dealt with by the golem."

"But what if it's not what I imagine—"

An Xiao frowned, the image of the destroyed golem and the falling scythe flashing through her mind.

"So this time, either the enemy dies, or my resurrection spirit LV1 will be secured."

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