I've Become the King of Villains in the Game-Chapter 627 - 420 Main Quest Version 2.0 - Part 2

Chapter 627 -420: Main Quest Version 2.0 – Part 2

Chapter 627 -420: Main Quest Version 2.0 – Part 2

“Mr. Jack, the Prince has some confidential matters to discuss, please stay behind.”

“Confidential matters?”

Chen Lun raised an eyebrow.

“Yes, the high-ranking officials of the Shelter and members of the Imperial Judgment Group will participate, please follow me.”

The steward made a gesture inviting him to follow.

Chen Lun turned his head to look at Floey.

“Wait here for me for a moment.”

“Mhm.”

Floey nodded and obediently sat back down in her chair.

Chen Lun followed the steward toward the exit of the banquet hall, glancing back, guests had already begun to disperse, and the prince, princess, and many high-ranking members of various forces were nowhere to be seen.

Withdrawing his gaze, he continued forward, and the steward led him to another side of the Sun Palace, where there was a council chamber.

The high-ranking officials of the Shelter and the Imperial Judgment Group were all present, and the new members of the Judgment Group who entered with Chen Lun were also led in by the steward.

After waiting for a moment, when everyone had arrived, the Prince slowly stood up and looked at everyone.

“Ladies and gentlemen, taking this opportunity, I have gathered you all to announce a matter.”

His expression became slightly serious.

“Reports from Shelters around the Empire indicate that there have been twelve instances of ‘Spirit World Fluxes’ discovered within our borders, and based on estimations, at least fifty such portals have been opened. The contamination from the Spirit World is spreading to our world, and the situation is very severe…”

Those present showed varying expressions, but most were slightly frowning, clearly aware of the gravity of the situation.

The “Spirit World Fluxes” mentioned by the Prince were essentially a variant of the “Spirit World Rifts,” also undetectable by ordinary people and only visible to those whose Insight had reached a certain level, typically those who are Transcendents of the Mid Sequence.

But one way in which the “Spirit World Fluxes” differ from the “Spirit World Rifts” is that they are uncontrollable.

Normally, creatures of the Spirit World do not appear in our world, and even if they do, they are quickly detected and suppressed by the Shelters. Of course, these instances are few as the creatures of the Spirit World are intelligent and aware of the dangers our world poses to them.

However, the “Spirit World Fluxes” forcibly displace some creatures from the Spirit World to our world, and most of them are unthinking pollution creatures, powerful and capable of causing terrible destruction to the stability of our world.

“I will carry out the will of the Father King and hereby officially launch the second phase of the ‘Spiritual Realm Investigation Project’ aimed to explore the truth behind the turmoil in the Spirit World and eradicate the dangers. The individuals selected are as follows…”

The Prince slowly started to speak, reciting a series of names, all members of the Imperial Judgment Group, including Chen Lun.

A total of over eighty people, divided into nine groups, each led by one of the Nine Great Judges.

“Compared to the first phase where we collaborated with personnel from the Seven Gods Church, this time the Imperial Judgment Group will proceed alone. The reason for this, I believe you can imagine…”

Prince Dazlert shook his head.

“The various factions within the Seven Gods Church are not in harmony, and even without hoping for cooperation, incidents of hindering each other’s efforts have occurred. The first phase saw many Transcendents fall while the gains were minimal.”

He clasped his hands behind his back, his youthful appearance nevertheless radiating a kingly aura, he looked up and said with a light smile:

“I believe only the Imperial Judgment Group has the capability to complete this task. The files from the first-phase plan are available for all participants in the action to review, but this time, I hope to hear concrete clues and valuable information.”

“Yes, Your Majesty,”

The members of the Imperial Judgment Group stood up and saluted Prince Dazlert with a hand over their chest.

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[Main Quest Triggered: Second Phase of the Spiritual Realm Investigation Action!]

Mission Description: With increasing turbulence in the Spirit World, the Empire plans to dispatch Transcendents to investigate; Prince Dazlert has convened members of the Imperial Judgment Group in hope.

You, as a newly joined member of the Imperial Judgment Group, are listed in the action roster. (Note: Refusing the mission will have severe consequences!)

Mission Objective: Investigate the causes and the truth behind the disturbances in the Spirit World.

Mission Rewards: 450,000 Experience Points, 1,000 Gold Pounds, 15 Attribute Points, 5 Special Attribute Points, 5 points of regional renown, one Imperial Judgment Group A-Level Merit, and increased Affection from Dazlert as well as unknown rewards.

‘A main quest? So the operation I am involved in now is essentially a warm-up to the pre-2.0 version… Once the version update concludes, when players log on, the situation will clarify, and various forces will convene players to move towards the Spirit World to face the Pollution Tide surging from the Dark World,’

Chen Lun thought.

‘Accept the quest.’

He did not hesitate and accepted the mission.

Meanwhile, Chen Lun thought of something else.

‘I remember Mr. Bales and his beloved Youlan, they were part of the first phase of the Spirit World investigation, and it was during that operation that Youlan tragically lost her life, leading to a series of subsequent tragedies…’

He sighed internally.

At the same time, Chen Lun also saw a shadow of the past version 2.0 in the introduction to this operation. He still remembered the name of that update, “Dark Revival,” the main storyline of which was about the root of the turmoil in the Spirit World, originating from an unknowable change in the depths of the Dark World that led to an explosive increase of pollution creatures, spreading from the third to the second layer, and from the shallower layers into the real world, ultimately threatening the safety of the Empire.

“The specific action plan will be formulated by the Nine Great Judges, and it is best to start in the next few days without delay.”