Please be my partner.

As expected, humans are born with the desire to seek death. His strength had just increased a little, but he started to get a little cocky.

Just as Melen was thinking about how to ask Uncle Gano for help, news came from Salim.

After reading the words on the metal plate, he shrugged helplessly, put aside other thoughts for the time being, and walked towards the entrance of the academy with his dog.

The entrance of the college.

When Melen saw Salim waiting there, he asked, "Another rotation?"

The so-called rotation tasks are mostly a series of follow-up caused by the rat tide incident some time ago.

Although the rotation tasks are not mandatory for these temporary investigators to perform, if they refuse too many times, their temporary investigator qualifications will be revoked.

In that case, all the contributions you have accumulated before will be wasted unless you have redeemed them all.

Salim didn't answer, but asked first, "Have you had lunch?"

Mellen shook his head and said, "Not yet, together?"

"Luckily you didn't eat it," Salim said with a smile. "This mission was relatively simple, but it looks like it'll become a regular thing in the future. It involves patrolling the sewers within a certain area and killing any monsters with extraordinary powers that you encounter. If nothing goes wrong, we'll have to carry out similar missions at least once a month."

"Huh?! Inspecting the sewer!" Mellen sighed helplessly and suddenly lost his appetite.

Salim said, "Okay, you're still okay. We official members are in a much worse situation. Let's go."

Mellen nodded and was about to follow when he suddenly thought of something and asked, "Is the mission urgent? If not, I'll go buy some things first."

Salim said, "That's not urgent. As long as it's done today, it'll be fine."

On the way, Salim observed Spike for a moment and asked, "Your dog has changed a lot. It seems that your strength has improved a lot in recent times!"

Mellen smiled slightly and didn't explain much.

The two came to Nathan's Hut, and Melen bought four witchcraft face towels. If you cover your mouth and nose with this kind of face towel, it can filter out bad odors and some toxins. It is considered the best-selling witchcraft prop in Nathan's Hut during this period.

The price is not too expensive, only 10 gold coins are needed. Of course, its duration is limited, and the effect can usually only last about three days.

Then, the two took a carriage to the mission location, Eleventh Avenue.

Wearing the hooded leather jackets and special rubber shoes that had been prepared long ago, and bringing the witchcraft masks, of course including Spike and Little Red Lotus, the two people and two dogs entered the sewer.

The area they had to patrol on this mission was not large, but the sewers were complex, so the total distance covered was more than five kilometers.

The environment here is very cramped, and there is all sorts of filth mixed together underfoot. This is the result of opening the sluice gates for flushing in advance, knowing that they would be conducting an inspection.

During the inspection, Mellen asked in order to divert attention, "Have you found out the cause of the rat influx in the past few days?"

Salim, keeping watch on all sides, replied, "It's likely a joint operation by multiple cults. We investigated the sewer cleaners in the areas where the rat outbreak occurred and discovered they were all controlled by the cult, which is why they didn't send any warnings in advance."

Mellen nodded in realization, feeling that this made sense. After all, the cleaners would definitely be the first to discover the abnormality in the sewer. If they disappeared for no reason, it would also alert the police and the Special Affairs Bureau.

"What happened next?" Mellen asked again, "With so many rat corpses, there must be some transcendent beings among them, right? Some even have awakened transcendent life forms. How were they handled?"

Salim said, "This is quite impressive. It's said that they used a forbidden item to devour a large number of rat corpses at once."

"Forbidden item?" Melen showed interest and asked, "What is that?!"

Salim thought for a moment and explained, "You should know the classification of extraordinary items, right?"

Mellen nodded.

Salim continued, "Above the A-level, there's the S-level. These extraordinary items possess immense power that ordinary people can hardly imagine. They're strategic-level treasures, and even in the entire Crow Kingdom, there aren't many of them."

Melen asked, "The forbidden item you mentioned is the S-level extraordinary item?"

Salim shook his head and said, "Although many of the origins of extraordinary items are bizarre, their creation, whether intentional or unintentional, is basically inseparable from extraordinary beings."

"And above the extraordinary items, there is another category. These are not man-made, and are called miracle objects and forbidden objects."

"Of course, they are essentially the same. The difference is that the former only requires energy infusion when used, and no additional cost is required, or the cost required is extremely small. The latter, on the contrary, often requires a huge cost when used. That's why there is such a distinction."

"S-level extraordinary items are not necessarily miracle items or forbidden items, but these two must be extraordinary items above S-level."

"Miraculous objects?! Forbidden objects?!" Melen asked curiously, "Since they weren't man-made, could they have fallen from the sky?"

Salim shook his head and said, "Who knows, maybe!"

Then, he added, "Aren't you marked by the Devouring Swamp? So to speak, the Devouring Swamp can also be considered a taboo."

Mellen's expression suddenly became solemn. If he had no real sense of miracles and forbidden things before, it was completely different now.

Because he was marked by the 'Swallowing Swamp', he made a special effort to learn about it and understood the enormous organizational power it represented.

And this is actually just a taboo? !

In the intricate sewers, they did not move fast because they had to be on guard against possible dangers.

From time to time, rats with red eyes would rush out to attack them, but they were easily killed.

Even the mice that tried to hide could not hide from Spike who activated the [Pulse of the Earth].

It took about three hours for the two people and two dogs to thoroughly clean the sewers in this area.

Melen's spiritual energy increased by 1.9, which is considered a small gain.

Unfortunately, even if he could endure the harsh environment in the sewer, the number of extraordinary rats there would gradually decrease due to repeated inspections, and it would not last long.

After leaving the sewer, the two found a nearby hotel with a bathroom. Mellen soaked and washed for more than an hour before he finally got rid of the smell on himself and the dog.

After coming out of the bathroom, he had completely given up the idea of actively accepting tasks such as inspecting the sewers.

He was really afraid that if he went there too often, he would get pickled.

Even those sewer cleaning staff mostly open the sluice gates outside to flush, and rarely enter the sewer for a long time.

Chapter 81 A hearty battle

"What? You said you wanted to learn the three marks of the Giant?!"

Heb looked at the student in front of him and said with a serious expression, "Although I have said before that both the [Heavy Mountain] and [Giant Engine] brandings can be passed on to your pet, you should not be too ambitious. The most important thing for you now is to let your pet complete [Heavy Mountain] first and be promoted to a second-level branded knight, rather than having your cake and eat it too! "

Mellen's expression gradually became subtle. After a long silence, he looked at Spike.

Gou Zi understood what he meant, and the power of [Chongshan] was released in a flash.

Herb's expression gradually became stiff, and just like that, the two men and the dog seemed to be petrified.

Only the little red lotus in the cage was looking at this and that.

After an unknown amount of time, Heb finally said in a dry voice that he himself didn't even notice: "This is... [Chongshan]?!"

He didn't want to believe it, but the real power made it impossible for him to refute it.

But, how is this possible? !

An extraordinary dog first became a Branded Knight, then spent a month practicing all three brands, and combined them to be promoted to a second-level Branded Knight.

What kind of plot could this be imagined in an invincible novel?!

Herb looked at Spike with a complicated expression. He was really confused at this moment and even felt pity.

If Spike were a human, with the talent he displayed, the Knights of Dusk might train him as a 'Son of the Dawn', or even make him the next leader of the Knights of Dusk.

However, Spike is just an extraordinary life form, and a pet contracted by a beastmaster.

When Herb recovered from his shock, he thought that this might not be a bad thing.

He gave Spike a long look, then said to Mellen, "I understand."

Then, he took out a book and handed it to Mellen, saying, "This is the method of engraving the three types of marks of the Giant. You can take it back and read it. If there is anything you don't understand, you can always come to me for advice."

Mellen took it respectfully.

After leaving Mentor Heb, Melen flipped through the book in his hand, which recorded the methods of carving three kinds of marks: [Tough Body], [Unyielding Will] and [Gigantism].

After a quick look, he focused all his attention on the mark of [Unyielding Will].

[Unyielding Will]: A rare brand that can enhance mental defense. It not only defends against mental attacks and dispels negative emotions, but also strengthens one's fighting will.

It can make your fighting spirit stronger!

This is the key reason why Mellen was willing to expose Spike's training progress directly in order to immediately obtain the three branding methods of [Giant].

The two major racial skills of [Fighting Dog], [War-loving] and [Fighting Formation], can produce stronger effects only if the fighting will is stronger.

Then, this [Unyielding Will] might be a perfect fit!

In addition, Mellen also thought of the rage potion that Henry was developing, but the idea of taking drugs to enhance fighting spirit was rejected by Spike.

According to it, after taking the berserk potion, what will be produced is only wild frenzy and desire to kill, but not the will to fight.

On the contrary, in order to suppress these desires and prevent oneself from losing reason, it will also affect one's own fighting spirit to a certain extent.

It is worth mentioning that after Spike gave the experimental data for the second time, Henry's research on the berserk potion seemed to have entered a critical stage, and he did not receive an invitation for the third experiment.

But Mellen was not in a hurry. After Spike evolved into a [Fighting Dog], he slowed down the frequency of the latter drinking the pet growth potion to one bottle every three days.

According to current estimates, it is estimated that more than ten bottles will be needed before the primary pet growth potion will completely lose its effect.

He still had enough time, so he wasn't in a hurry to get the intermediate pet growth potion.

In the next few days, Melen will focus on the three marks of [Giant].

Although his life force was still in a turbulent period because he had just been promoted to the second-level Brand Knight and could not engrave a new brand, this did not prevent him from preparing to thoroughly understand these three brands first.

Time passed and soon it was the weekend. He had contacted Rob, the manager of Gano Farm, in advance and knew that Gano was free.

Because he needed help, he contacted Morgan's butler by phone to ask for advice on what kind of gift to prepare.

Then he bought a bottle of high-end red wine worth 70 gold coins.

This kind of gift is certainly nothing to someone of Gano's status, but according to Butler Morgan, it is enough to express the heart.

At the entrance of the college, Salim was waiting in casual clothes, yawning out of boredom.

In fact, to be honest, although the Special Affairs Bureau stipulates that Mellen can ask Salim for protection when he goes out, this is not a mandatory order and the latter can be refused.

But every time Melen summoned him, Salim would come immediately unless he was on a mission.

After seeing Mellen arrive, Salim teased, "Where are we going today, Master Mellen?"

Mellen got on the carriage that had been reserved in advance and said, "Gano Farm, visiting an elder."

Salim was stunned and asked, "The elder you are talking about, isn't that your Uncle Ganuo?"

Mellen nodded slightly.

Salim smiled and said, "Oh, it seems I've made the right choice today. I've heard that Gano Farm is famous for its delicious food and fun activities. Going with you today should be able to open my eyes, right?!"

Mellen remained noncommittal.

I won't mention the various small talk on the road.

When the carriage arrived at Gano Farm, to Mellen's surprise, Robert was actually at the farm gate, looking like he had been waiting for a long time.

Salim's main purpose was to protect Mellen, but he also knew that he was here to eat and drink for free today, so he had a clear understanding of his own position and directly took the high-end red wine from Mellen's hand.

Melen smiled and didn't take it seriously.

Rob stepped forward and said respectfully, "Master Mellen, the Lord has been waiting for a long time."

As he said this, he was about to guide Mellen forward.

Mellen nodded and said, "Mr. Robert, just find someone to lead the way for me. You don't have to come in person."

Rob immediately said, "It's okay, Master Mellen, I happen to be free now."

Hearing him say this, Melen said no more.

The three of them walked along the road towards the interior of the farm. The breeze blew by, bringing with it fresh and moist air.

The feeling of seeing cattle and sheep while the wind blows the grass is fascinating. No wonder Gano Farm is so famous in the upper class of Roland City.

Soon, they arrived inside the farm, where hundreds of cows with extraordinary bloodlines were grazing in groups.

According to Robert, the grass here may look ordinary, but it is actually a specially cultivated variety. Otherwise, it would not contain the nutrients that can support the growth of extraordinary bloodline cattle.

In the lawn, there was a huge blue stone. Garno, wearing a cowherd's suit, was lying on it, lazily basking in the sun, with a leisurely feeling as if he had stolen a half-day's leisure from his busy life.

After the three of them approached, Ganuo stood up and said with a smile: "Little Mellen, you finally decided to come and see me?"

This one sentence made Melen feel a little embarrassed. He took the high-end red wine from Salim and said, "Uncle Ganuo, this is just a small gift. Please accept it."

Jianuo smiled slightly, not caring about the previous question. He jumped off the bluestone, took the red wine, looked at it, and then smiled and said, "That's thoughtful."

Robert took the red wine in his hand with great tact.