"Do you know what an outbreak is?" I ask.
"No"
"An outbreak is when magic energy around a certain area gathers in one point and burst with demonic energy. So, the effects of it will multiply low level monsters and greatly amplify mid-high tier monsters. Depending on the outbreak, it can also multiply mid tier monsters. Basically, due to negative mana, an outbreak will occur"
"There is an outbreak nearby?"
"Nope. It's in the next city"
"Then wouldn't it take us days before getting there"
"Just a few to several hours should be enough"
Let me show you my wonderful creation! I am not bragging.
We went down and meet up with the rest. Going outside of the city. I can't just pull out my car in the middle of the road in broad daylight when its crowded now can I.
"Prepare to be amaze!"
I pulled it out my inventory and it landed wonderfully.
Instead of surprise, both Alister and Talep were horrified. They must thinking this is some kind of beast right.
The petrified look on their faces when me and Nunu went inside to sit are no joke. Aren't they afraid too much.
"Come in. This thing is not alive you know"
Carefully getting in, shaking, they manage to get inside after ten minutes.
"How do you guys feel?"
"The seat feels really soft"
They said in unison.
Nunu help them to wear the seat belts. Seriously, they are way too afraid of everything! I mean, the two of us are fine so what are they even afraid of.
I took it slowly to let them adapt themselves to the feeling. Since my car doesn't have a window, the fresh air would come inside, a nice strong wind in the face.
Outbreaks tend to last for at least several days. Sometimes, just a few days.
The earing glowed indicating that Nrowe is calling me. I answered it.
-Sir. The girl woke up. And is asking if you are a hero
Asking if I am a hero...
-Are you with her right now?
-Yes Sir.
-Go ahead tell her
Instead of asking whether I am "The" Hero, the girl who has been in a coma for more than two months already ask if I am "a" Hero. Since Nrowe is detailed to all the things she do it is impossible for her to get it wrong. Meaning there are other heroes other than me.
To be a Hero, one must have a blessing from a God. On the contrary, just because you have received a blessing doesn't mean you are one.
-Sir. she said she know who the other hero is
I laugh. The others who seems to be listening to me were caught in surprise.
So that's why she ask 'If I am a hero'. True, that kind of information is tempting. Only if I can actually trust the source that is.
-Tell her to tell me something. Anything that would make me trust her
- Understood
"Who are you talking to Sir. Mike?" (Talep)
"Someone who is very capable"
"She said that there is currently an outbreak in a city near the harbor in the northern part of the Empire. The monsters there are insect types. Some are poisonous while some have extremely tough bodies"
She knows about that? Even the people who are on site don't know what kind of foe we are going to face and yet she know despite being so far away.
"I will call again tomorrow or in the next few days. Then I will judge whether she is trustworthy. For now make sure someone monitor all of the things she will do"
"Understood"
"Anything else?"
"None"
If the outbreak really are insects it will be troublesome then.
"Make sure to be prepared especially with the slightest sound got that. Because the outbreak are insect type monsters. I'm not too sure though"
"Is something troublesome about insect type monsters?" (Nunu)
"Of course! Not only are they hard to hit due to their small sizes but their reproduction rate is also fast. If an outbreak happens you need at least two hundred of strong people to take care of it! But for an outbreak to be something vicious and for it to be something that can reproduce quickly is a disaster on its own!" Alister replied.
Assuming the girl is correct about the outbreak for insect type monsters, it would be right to assume she also know about other or some information about the future.
When the city near the outbreak was in sight we all went out of the car and went to the city on foot.
Right in the gates, the guards were stingy about us entering the city at a time like this. But right after Talep introduce himself as a holy knight they started treating us something like V.I.P.'s.
"For now you guys get some information. Talep go to the scene, Alister and Nunu will go around the place asking for any info that is related to the outbreak. Two hours from now head near the encampment the adventurer's guild created!"
"Yes Sir!" They answered with great vigor.
We then parted ways.
I head to the adventurer's guild to register myself and others as mercenaries to raise my rank. The higher my rank will get the more info I can get in the future. Having other people at times like this is really beneficial.
After registering our names I went to the market to buy provisions. The price got more expensive. This is pure robbery! It went up by threefold! What's worse is that no one is even complaining about it.
I headed to the encampment right after I stored them.
Using aura field, there is approximately three hundred to four hundred half decent guys here. About seven hundred novices. And two who are about the same level as Talep.
From the view alone right here from above their preparations are quite decent and everyone is given something to work on. Mhmm. Perfect!
I head down after spotting Talep.
"What did you got?" I ask.
"It was confirm just moments ago that the outbreak is indeed insect type monsters. Currently, other than that there are still no info"
So the girl was telling the truth.
"Who are you?"
A man ask.
"He is-"
I stop Talep from speaking any further. If they were to know my identity, they would put the blame onto me for all accidents. Leading people in the front line is also not my style.
"Don't reveal any information about who I am. Got that?" I whispered.
"Yes Sir" He replied.
"You ask who I am correct. I am someone this guy follows so I am basically saying that I am stronger than him"
Hehehe, his not buying it.
"Its true. Not only that he is also my leader" Talep said.
The man looked at me from head to toe, examining me.
"Then please follow me"
We nodded.
We followed him to a big tent. Inside the tent were people who are overseeing the on how to handle the outbreak.
"Who the hell is that weakling!" One of the females pointed at me as they shouted.
Do I even look weak?
"This is a strategy meeting, why did you even bring some side character, Alfonso?"
"The holy knight said that this guy is stronger than him"
This assholes! You are underestimating me too much.
"Phantom World. Gravity increase"
Other than me and Talep everyone was kneeling down to the ground.
"W-what the hell!"
"I can't remove it! It is not magic!"
I then use my
After a while I release both and took a sit on a chair.
"Now, please tell me. Who the fucking hell is the weakling, ha, you little shitheads"
I'm so pissed off now that even Talep just stood still not saying anything. If it wasn't the fact that they are here to suppress the outbreak I would have toss them in the middle of the sea.
I stand up.
"Well a weakling like me is surely not needed here right. Without further ado, bye bye! You damn bitches!"
I walk out of the tent, as I walk out I handed out a piece of paper to Talep. A scream followed right after, a scream of extreme annoyance. Their pride sure is high.
"Master!" (Alister)
"Oh, you two"
"I'm sorry master we didn't get any info regarding the outbreak" (Nunu)
"That's is fine. Let's go"
"We are going to leave Sir. Talep behind?" (Alister)
"Its fine. He already know what to do. By now, he must have already read what I wrote"