The Death List Novel - Chapter 41

Chapter 41 Golden Summoning Scroll
“Alright, it looks like everyone is here. We won’t waste any more time!” Baron Albert walked to the center of the hall and clapped his hands, attracting everyone’s attention. “I’m glad that everyone is willing to participate in this reconnaissance operation. I won’t introduce the contents of the operation anymore. You all knew about it before you came.”

“What I want to say is that the reconnaissance mission this time is different from usual. I have already notified the headquarters of the serious epidemic situation in the Audi á region through magical devices a few days ago. The headquarters specifically allows the mission personnel to receive 10 mission points per person.” Baron Albert smiled.

“Ten mission points?”

The baron’s words caused all the exorcists to exclaim in amazement, and immediately the hall was filled with discussions.

“Lord Oddo, do you have a lot of points for 10 missions?” Qin Lun tilted his head and asked the middle-aged man beside him.

“Haha, Dr. Stan is a newbie. He still doesn’t understand the mission points system of our Exorcist organization. Ten mission points is indeed a very generous reward!” Oddo explained softly.

‘”Normally, this kind of reconnaissance mission only has two mission points. The exorcist has to hand over five mission points to the organization every year to maintain the exorcist’s qualifications. Ten mission points is equivalent to two years. In other words, we have completed this reconnaissance mission, so we don’t need to participate in any organization operations for the next two years.”

Following Oddo’s introduction, Qin Lun slowly understood the exorcist’s mission points system. It turned out that apart from measuring the quality of the exorcist’s work, this kind of mission points could also be used to exchange for some precious items from the headquarters.

The Exorcist Organization had been established for more than a thousand years. During these thousand years, many powerful exorcists left their martial skills and magic to the organization before they died, so that they could pass down their inheritance to their outstanding juniors. Apart from that, the Exorcist Organization had also obtained many precious treasures during their long expedition and exorcism.

Money could not buy these martial skill inheritances and treasures. Only the mission points obtained by the exorcist could be exchanged in the organization. Of course, if an exorcist wrote a book of his proudest martial skill to the organization, or handed over a treasure that the organization did not need, he could also exchange it for mission points.

Although Oddo said that 10 points would prevent them from participating in other missions in the next two years, no exorcist would dislike having too many points, except for some elderly exorcists who were physically weak and could not find a successor. Even if they sacrificed their lives in the quest, this kind of points could still be inherited by their descendants.

‘”Everyone, please calm down. I haven’t finished yet. This mission is very dangerous. Ten points will be given directly before you leave. This time, we are not just scouting for the movements of the Maya witches. We must find out if the epidemic in the Audi region was caused by the Maya witches!” Baron Albert said solemnly.

The exorcists in the hall quieted down, and everyone revealed solemn expressions. Qin Lun only thought for a moment and immediately understood the meaning behind the baron’s words. Normal reconnaissance missions, as long as the exorcist was careful, could avoid battle. However, if he wanted to find out if the plague was a masterpiece of a witch, he had to fight against the Maya witch.

This was not an ordinary reconnaissance mission, but a reconnaissance and combat mission! No wonder the Exorcist headquarters would give each of them 10 mission points. Fighting against witches on the territory of the Maya Witches was extremely dangerous. It was possible that these 20 or so exorcists would die in the Maya Forest.

“Alright, I’ve finished what I wanted to say. Everyone, please think carefully. You still have a chance to quit this mission before you leave tomorrow. Once you choose to join the mission, you can’t quit halfway!” Baron Albert said solemnly, “Now please go back to your rooms and rest. Albert Castle is preparing a dinner party for everyone. We’ll treat everyone to a good drink later!”

The exorcists in the hall dispersed one after another. Qin Lun was just about to return to his room when he saw Bonny by his side and winked at him. Qin Lun’s heart skipped a beat as he silently followed behind the blonde youth. The two of them arrived at a large living room in the main castle.

Baron Albert was already waiting here. Seeing Bonnie bringing Qin Lun over, he immediately came forward with a smile.

“Doctor Stan, please take a seat!”

“Baron, do you have any orders?” Qin Lun bowed respectfully.

“Doctor Stan, we didn’t expect that after reporting to the organization, the organization would ask us to turn the reconnaissance mission into a combat mission.” Baron Albert pondered for a moment before saying, “Originally, we only wanted to train you as a rookie, but if it was a combat mission, you don’t have to participate. Otherwise, it would be too dangerous for you!”

“Baron, exorcism is a dangerous profession in itself. Although I am only a newbie, I have the same consciousness of sacrificing myself to protect the human world. Besides, with me as a doctor, I might be able to save many exorcist lives in this mission!” Qin Lunyi said seriously.

“Haha, Father, look, I told you Dr. Stan wouldn’t be afraid of not moving forward.” Bonny happily patted Qin Lun on the shoulder. “Don’t worry, I will definitely bring Dr. Stan back unharmed.”

“Since that’s the case, I won’t say anything else. The will of the exorcist is free, and any choice is an inevitable fate!” Baron Albert sighed and bowed slightly. “Please accept my respect, Doctor Stan! Also, this thing is for you. It can guarantee your safety to a certain extent. Bonny will teach you how to use it!”

Baron Albert took out an exquisite golden scroll from his bosom and handed it to Qin Lun. The golden scroll was engraved with mysterious runes. At both ends of the scroll were teak hilts. It seemed to be an extremely valuable treasure.

“Baron, I can’t accept such a valuable item!” Qin Lun frowned slightly, but did not immediately receive the golden scroll.

“Take it, Doctor Stan. This Summoning Scroll is not for nothing. I need to exchange 10 points for it!” Bonny took the golden scroll from the baron and stuffed it into Qin Lun’s hand. “Follow me, I’ll teach you how to use it like this!”

Qin Lun’s eyes lit up, but he no longer refused. In fact, as long as he had a suitable excuse, he would not refuse to insure his life.

After obtaining this golden scroll, Bonny actually took Qin Lun to the only one of the four sub-castles that the doctor had never been to.

Qin Lun’s eyes lit up. This was an unexpected harvest. After entering the secondary castle, he immediately discovered something unusual about the secondary castle. The corridor of the auxiliary castle was gloomy and dim. There were twice as many crystal lamps on both sides as in the other auxiliary castles, and there were no windows on the corridor that could see the outside world.

As the two of them entered the upper echelons of the secondary castle, Qin Lun finally understood the function of the secondary castle. There were no rooms in the secondary castle, only a variety of cells and instruments of torture, ordinary wooden bars, iron gates, water cells and so on.

Albert Castle was a war stronghold hundreds of years ago. Each of the four sub-castles had its own uses, and this sub-castle was used as a prison. Looking at the dark black stains in the cell, Qin Lun could imagine how many witches and their magical creatures had been imprisoned here.

Bonny brought Qin Lun to a wooden fence cell in the middle of the auxiliary castle. As soon as he entered, Qin Lun immediately felt a strong stench coming into his nose.

However, he soon noticed the source of the stench, the scent of a colossus in the cell. This was a gigantic black bear. Compared to an ordinary black bear, this black bear was at least half as big.

Although it was only lying on the ground and sleeping soundly, its body was at least 300 centimeters long and was a full circle wider than an ordinary black bear. According to the books Qin Lun had read before, this kind of black bear weighed more than a ton. It might even have reached two tons, heavier than a car from the old era of Earth.

“This” Qin Lun pointed at the black bear in the cell, whose limbs and neck were tied by five thick chains, and looked at Bonny in confusion.

“Haha, it’s called BEN, male. Now it’s anesthetized by drugs. It’s a trained combat pet raised by the Albert family since childhood.” Bonny smiled and said, “Of course, ordinary people can’t command it, so you have to use the summoning scroll in your hand!”

Qin Lun looked at the golden scroll in his hand and pointed at the big black bear. “This … Sir Bonny, you don’t want it …” He couldn’t help but widen his eyes.

‘”Haha, don’t underestimate BEN. Although it is huge, it has been trained by the Albert Clan and is very agile. With it by your side, you have an additional meat shield and your safety factor has greatly increased!” Bonny smiled and said, “We can’t let you increase your combat ability in a short period of time. We can only use this method to ensure your safety.”

“Sir Bonny, this … summoning scroll probably has more than 10 mission points!” Qin Lun frowned and suddenly asked.

“Oh?” Bonny was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, “Since you can see it, then I won’t hide it from you.” This Summoning Scroll is actually worth 50 Quest Points. Apart from your 10 Points, even the remaining 30 Points for Father and I were not enough. The other 10 points are an investment that the Exorcist organization has invested in you in advance because of your medical skills and courage. ”

“Then the 30 mission points you paid for me … are they for Little Miller?” Qin Lun changed his mind and immediately understood.

Ever since Frank returned to the castle, Kieran had been breastfeeding Little Miller with World Tree Dew. Little Miller’s condition was slowly improving. Although he hadn’t woken up yet, he was no longer as skinny as before. His eyelids would occasionally tremble, and there were signs that he was about to wake up.

Little Miller was the third generation successor of the Albert Clan. Naturally, the entire Albert Clan was very grateful to Qin Lun for being able to recover. If the doctor did not join the exorcist organization, then the Albert family could repay the doctor with money.

However, now that Qin Lun had joined the Exorcist Organization, there was no way he could repay this favor with money. Otherwise, it would be an insult to the doctor. That was why he had this precious Golden Summoning Scroll. Moreover, Qin Lun was currently the only doctor who could cure the disease. The Exorcist organization was happy to see him safe during this operation.

Qin Lun looked at the scroll in his hand and sighed. Ever since he started his show in Odia Town and had been preparing nutrient solution for Little Miller, there was only one drop left in World Tree Dew.

Although Qin Lun didn’t care about the rewards, he only wanted to find out the truth behind the Albert family, but in the dark, his efforts were still rewarded. This Golden Summoning Scroll was the reward for all his efforts so far.

Bonny glanced at Qin Lun and didn’t continue to answer him. However, there was no need for him to say anything like this. Everyone knew what was going on.

“Come on, I’ll teach you how to use this scroll!” Bonnie took the scroll from Qin Lun’s hand and slowly pulled it away by pressing down on the teak handle at both ends of the scroll.

The scroll was inscribed with a pentagram spell formation. At the center of the spell formation was a golden seal in the language of the world.

“Draw a knife in your palm and press it on!” Bonny handed a horned Xiaodao to Qin Lun and pointed at the word “seal” in the middle of the scroll with a serious expression.

Qin Lun accepted Xiaodao and slashed his palm. Blood immediately flowed out of his palm. Bonny pressed the doctor’s blood hand into the scroll, and an ancient incantation sounded in his mouth.

As the incantation grew louder and louder, beads of sweat slowly oozed out from Bonny’s forehead. The originally anesthetized black bear, BEN, seemed to have sensed something in his sleep as well. His enormous body twisted uneasily, as if he was resisting an enormous will in the dark.

However, after all, BEN had been trained by the Albert family all year round, and he could sense the familiar will of Bonny in the incantation, so he finally stopped struggling. As soon as it stopped struggling, its enormous body turned into a golden ray of light, flashing past the cell and shooting towards the scroll.

“Clang!” The thick chains, which had lost their bindings, smashed into the floor of the cell with a crisp sound.

[Apostle 70053, you have come into contact with your first combat summoning skill. Satisfy Rule 300 of the Law of Fragmentation. Activate the combat profession skill system. Relevant information can be found on the death list.]

[Reminder: Apostle 70053, this combat summoning skill is a scroll-type consumable skill. Summoning skills and summoning items cannot be brought into the Shattered Universe. However, the Apostle’s first combat skill satisfies Rule 301 of the Shattering Laws and can be fixed to the Apostle’s combat skill bar on credit.

The summoned creature belonged to an ordinary combat creature. All it needed was a Crystal of Fragmentation Laws Fusion. Whether the apostle was willing to accept the Credit Mode or not. If credit mode is accepted, the fusion crystal must be paid directly upon returning to the shattered starry sky, otherwise 50 Longevity Soul Points will be deducted from the apostle’s lifespan! ”

Qin Lun’s expression was a little strange as he looked at the prompt that suddenly appeared on the death list. He had never thought that his first combat skill would actually be a summoning skill. However, he quickly made a choice. Although BEN was only a black bear, at present, this summoning object was very useful and could not be discarded.

Moreover, as long as he could fix this summoning skill, BEN would be able to bring it into the shattered starry sky, and its value would be extraordinarily high. As for the credit mode, although it required a fusion crystal, the apostles could pay it off as long as they completed the first mission. It wasn’t too harsh.

This was probably the benefit that the Broken Star System provided for every apostle. After all, the apostles needed time to grow, so it was understandable that the Broken Star System would provide them with a certain amount of investment in their first skill.

The only thing Qin Lun wasn’t satisfied with was that BEN was just a black bear, and his potential for growth wasn’t too great. I just don’t know if I can pay a price in the future to replace it with a stronger summoner.

After completing the summoning contract, the Pentagram Array on the Golden Summoning Scroll slowly faded away, turning into a piece of waste paper. This scroll could be considered to have completed its historical mission.

“Let’s go, let’s get out of here!” Bonny gasped slightly. Obviously, the process of completing the summoning contract was not easy.

Actually, Qin Lun didn’t know that this Golden Summoning Scroll was of a very high level, even several levels higher than BEN. If it weren’t for the urgent need for doctors to save their lives, Bonny would have warned Qin Lun not to use it so easily.

Of course, the stronger the summoned creature was, the harder it would be to complete the contract. If it wasn’t for the fact that BEN was a battle pet that the Albert family had trained for a long time. Unless the Exorcist Organization sent out powerful professional summoners, even Bonny would not be able to help Qin Lun.

Moreover, with Qin Lun’s strength, even if he brought this Golden Summoning Scroll into the shattered starry sky, he wouldn’t be able to use it. Only the Albert Clan, which owed him a huge favor, would waste time and effort to ask Bonny to help him complete the summoning contract.

In other words, to perfectly utilize this golden summoning scroll, Qin Lun first needed to find a tamed high-grade combat creature, as well as a high-grade summoner. After that, he had to reach a certain level of strength before he could fully unearth the potential of this Golden Summoning Scroll.

In the current situation, this was akin to an arcane fantasy! Moreover, even if Qin Lun fulfilled those conditions, he wouldn’t be able to pay the credit price for bringing high-grade combat creatures into the shattered starry sky.

“Ao!” It seemed that the magic fluctuations of the two of them completing the summoning contract were a little big, and a loud roar came from the top floor of the secondary castle.

“Let’s go. The banquet is about to begin!” Hearing the roar from the top floor, Bonny’s expression changed slightly and he hurriedly beckoned Qin Lun to leave.

After walking out of the secondary castle, Qin Lun looked at the secondary castle with a slight change in expression. He suddenly realized a very important problem.

However, now was clearly not the right time to think about it. The doctor quickened his pace and returned to his room. Focus on opening the death list. He wanted to see his new summoning skill and the so-called combat profession system.