Chapter 811 Mavica's Commission
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When Shao Yun and Xitlalli arrived at the Holy Fire Arena, they were shocked by the scene before them.
The ground and walls of the arena were covered with countless deep cracks, completely torn apart by a powerful force.
The staff were busy using special repair tools to repair the devastated site.
In front of the sacred fire in the arena, Mavica, Kinich, Malani, Chaska and Ianshan were gathered together, discussing something urgently.
Shao Yun and Xitila walked quickly to them, and Xitila asked impatiently, "What happened?"
Kinich was a little surprised to see Shao Yun and Xitlalli coming.
He understood that Shao Yun was here, but what about Xitlalli, this obsidian grandma... didn't she usually sleep until noon before getting up?
"How should I put it...it's very complicated." Kinich came back to his senses and said hesitantly.
When Shao Yun heard the word "complex", he asked, "How complicated can it be? Tell me quickly!"
Kinich touched his chin, thinking about how to describe the series of events that had just happened in the simplest language.
"In short, we originally planned to use the Resurrection Poem to revive Katsina, but due to the interference of the Abyss, abnormal conditions occurred in the Kingdom of the Night God, resulting in the failure of the Resurrection Poem."
"Then, just when we hadn't recovered from the blow of the failed Resurrection Poem, the First Captain of the Fatui Executive Officers suddenly appeared and snatched the Heart of God from Lord Kagami."
"So, Lord Kagami borrowed my weapon and started a fierce battle with him."
(Ajo: The weapon was broken in the end, Kinich, you deserve it!)
"Fortunately, Lord Kagami eventually succeeded in defeating the Fatui's 'Captain'. However, in the end, he was rescued by someone who is believed to be the Lord of the Smoke."
When she heard that it was a Smoke Riddler's men who covered the Fatui's retreat, Xitrali could no longer hold back.
"What! Lord Smoke's people saved the Fatui? Could it be that there is a traitor in the tribe?"
When Mavica heard Sitrali say that there was a "traitor" in the smoke riddle, she gave another explanation in a rigorous manner.
"It's not necessarily a betrayal, it could be coercion."
Kinich nodded thoughtfully, agreeing with Mavica.
"That's true. The Fatui have always been unscrupulous and capable of anything. Kidnapping a member of the Smoke Master tribe to work for them is a common occurrence for them."
(Capitano: The rabbit is wearing a hat, I am so wronged...)
When Xitela heard this, she was immediately furious. She gnashed her teeth and cursed: "These damn fools! How dare they be so bold as to kidnap our Lord Yanmi's people! If I catch them, I will never let them off easily!"
She became angrier as she spoke, and clenched her fists tightly, as if she wanted to crush the invisible enemy.
However, Xitrali still suppressed the anger in her heart. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
Then, she turned to look at Shao Yun and said in a slightly softer tone: "I'm so sorry, we may need to discuss the 'Eye of God' on your waist later."
Shao Yun seemed quite calm about this and replied: "It doesn't matter, I'm not in a hurry. Anyway, I have been wearing this 'Eye of God' for a long time, I just want to know more about it..."
Mavica cleared her throat and said to everyone in a serious tone: "Everyone, the most urgent task now is to rescue Katsina from the Kingdom of the Night God as soon as possible."
"Because the Abyss interfered with the Kingdom of Night God, I was unable to detect Katsina's 'ancient name', so our first step is to find Katsina's ancient name so that I can locate her."
Thinking of her best friend being trapped in the Kingdom of Night God, Maranie felt very uncomfortable and muttered quietly: "The Abyss is so cunning... Damn it."
Mavica's gaze fell directly on Xitrali. She was in such a situation now. Let Shao Yun go find her today.
"The task of retrieving Katsina's ancient name is now up to you, Sitrali."
"I remember that the Master of the Smoke Riddle has mastered a special technique, which is a ritual to communicate with the Great Spirit. Its principle is very suitable for finding the 'Ancient Name'."
"If we can find Katsina's 'ancient name', then I can use the connection between the two to pinpoint her exact location in the Kingdom of the Night God."
Xitrali nodded without hesitation and said, "Don't worry, Lady Mavica. I know when to be lazy and when to go all out. I will take care of retrieving Katsina's ancient name."
Then, Xitlari also expressed her current difficulties.
"But, I remember that the ritual requires the 'Spiritual Marrow Stone'. If we do it now, it will probably take quite a while."
When Kinich heard the words "Spiritual Marrow Stone", he immediately remembered something and interrupted, "Oh, right! I sent it to the Hanging Woodman a few days ago. We can just go and get it."
Chaska stepped forward and volunteered, "I want to help too! After all, it was me who failed to take good care of Katsina, so I must take the corresponding responsibility."
Malaniye then echoed, "I am willing to help, Katsina is my good friend!"
Hearing everyone's enthusiastic response, Xitlari immediately perked up and said firmly: "Okay, then we will set off to the Hanging Woodman now."
"I swear in the name of my Obsidian grandmother that I will find Katsina's 'ancient name'!"
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As soon as Xitlalli and others left, only Shao Yun, Ianshan and Mavica were left at the scene.
Shao Yun saw that everyone was leaving, so he turned to Mavica and asked, "What do I need to do?"
Mavica looked at Shao Yun deeply. After a while, she said, "Mr. Shao Yun, since you asked this, I won't be polite to you anymore. I really need your help."
Seeing that Mavica had so directly expressed her need for his assistance, Shao Yun stopped being polite and responded straightforwardly, "Don't be polite to me. Just tell me if you need anything."
"Do you want me to go with you to find the Fatui? Or accompany Miss Xitlari and Miss Chaska to the Hanging Woodman? Or should I be responsible for the security of the Holy Flame Arena?"
Mavica shook her head and denied, "Neither. Come with me to the office first. I want to talk to you alone."
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In the conversation room, in Mavica's bedroom.
After Shao Yun walked into the room, he looked at Mavica and said straight to the point: "Now it's just the two of us. Just tell me what you want to ask of me."
Mavica took a deep breath and calmed down her inner anxiety a little.
"Where should I start? Fengshen is right. Nata's current situation is indeed... very dangerous..."
"The gradually encroaching abyss has created a huge gap in the fire elemental force. The situation of the holy fire guarding Nata has deteriorated to the extreme."
"Kazina will be lost in the Kingdom of the Night God. This is also a manifestation of the disaster of the abyss."
Shao Yun listened quietly, his expression didn't change much.
Mavica paused for a moment, considering whether to tell Shao Yun what happened next.
After a while, she finally made up her mind and confessed her plan.
"I don't know if you've heard of it... But now, let me tell you, the Nata rescue plan requires the assistance of six inheritors of the 'Ancient Name'. So..."
Before Mavica could finish her words, Shao Yun waved his hand impatiently, interrupting her.
These great principles and grand plans were too complicated for him and had no meaning to him. He just needed to be told what he needed to do.
"I don't understand what you said, and I don't want to understand," Shao Yun said bluntly, "You just need to tell me, what do I need to do?"
Mavica briefly summarized what she was going to say and spoke only of the key points.
"Well, that's about it. I think the Abyss is using our rescue operation for Katsina to set a trap and capture all the rescuers in one fell swoop, in order to create greater panic and weaken our strength."
"So, I have an unwelcome request. When the time comes, you will go to the Kingdom of the Night God alone to rescue Katsina. The purpose of doing this is to minimize the losses."
She paused and continued to explain: "I don't think the fewer people sacrificed, the more 'right' it is. This is not a simple moral judgment."
"But since you have the power to kill Thor, I think I can take the risk and take a gamble."
Shao Yun listened to Mavica's explanation of the plan to surround the Abyss and attack its reinforcements, although he did not fully understand some of the details...
But one thing he was very clear about was that Mavica seemed to want him to go deep into the Kingdom of the Night God alone to rescue Katsina.
"In short, you want me to rescue Katsina from the Kingdom of the Night God by myself? Because I'm very strong, and it's very concealed when I act alone, so this is the most cost-effective way?" Shao Yun concluded.
Mavica nodded, an apologetic look on her face.
"Yes, I know that my request is indeed a bit excessive. However, the Abyss created chaos and trapped Katsina in the Kingdom of the Night God. This is most likely a carefully planned trap to besiege the point and attack the reinforcements."
She paused for a moment, then continued earnestly, "I cannot go to the Kingdom of Night God in person right now, because I need to keep the Holy Fire burning here, and I cannot slack off in the slightest."
"And the others are not as strong as you, so after comprehensive consideration, you are the most suitable candidate."
"I know this is a very cruel task for you, and it may be a bit inhumane."
"But this is just my idea. If you find it unacceptable, I will definitely not force you..."
However, Shao Yun did not let Mavica finish her words, and interrupted her, answering straightforwardly: "No problem, I accept this task."
Mavica was obviously a little surprised. She stared at Shao Yun with wide eyes, unable to believe that he would agree so readily.
After a while, she came back to her senses and said in surprise: "Ah? You just agreed to it? Don't you need to think about it again?"
Shao Yun felt that there was nothing more to think about now. He was here just to help save Nata and get his wife and daughter back. He had no choice.
"My wife and children are in the hands of the Wind God. I have no choice. I can only help you through the crisis. Only in this way can I get my wife and children back."
Mavica listened quietly, a mixture of emotions welling up in her heart.
Especially when she heard Shao Yun mention again that his wife and daughter were in the hands of Fengshen, she felt a little uncomfortable.
It felt like she owed Shao Yun something, which made her feel inexplicably guilty.
"Thank you..."