The whole group started moving towards the bridge, approaching the guards. The guards also recorded you when you went out into the wasteland, it was necessary for a clear regulation of those coming in and out. Similarly, there was a need to record mortality, if a person went out into the wasteland and did not return for a long time, he could be considered dead, because there was no other way out.
It was also one of the main reasons why Kai had officially hired Diso as a merchant with the same rights as the owner of the shop, because in case of unforeseen circumstances, his shop would not be auctioned off by the city, but would automatically be in Diso's possession.
- Hello, are you a group? - The guard asked calmly.
- Yes, we are a group that is going on an expedition and I am the hirer. The information about all the members of the group is in my employer's contract, please check it. - Fabian said politely as he handed over the contract.
When a person took a contract out of the Task Hall, he automatically accepted it, and the information about it automatically appeared in the employer's contract, so he could realize that the task was already in progress. This whole system was tied into arrays in tandem with the identification plates and was extremely efficient and convenient.
After examining the information, the guard placed the contract against a stone obelisk similar to the one at the entrance to the city during Kai's first visit. The sheet with the contract glowed a little and immediately returned to its previous state.
- All is well, you may proceed. Good luck in the wasteland! - Nodding to them the guard said.
The whole group continued on their way, coming to a bridge that swayed a bit, but looked very solid, they were definitely not in danger.
Walking on it Kai watched the black abyss beneath his feet, it was a very strange feeling, he had never felt like this before.
"Maybe this is how birds feel when they fly?" - Kai thought.
It was the first time in his life that he was at such a huge height in the air, and in the current situation he couldn't even see the ground under his feet, it felt like he was weightless. He even had a strange urge to jump and feel the feeling of flying, but immediately shaking his head he laughed to himself.
"What am I thinking about? What a weird feeling, hahaha." - Laughed Kai in his head.
After about ten minutes, they finally made it across the chasm and stepped onto the wasteland lands. After walking a few hundred meters away they all stopped at the initiative of the man with glasses.
- So, we've finally made it out of the city and our expedition has begun, so let's all take turns introducing ourselves! I'll start with me! - Smiling cheerfully said the man.
- My name is Fabian, I'm a master in the middle of the Cloud Sphere. But my main occupation is Master of the Arrays, their research, as well as finding various ancient maps and records, our mission is exactly related to this... I found some records about the possible position of the remains of an ancient settlement, I'm not sure about it. It is to test my theory that this outing is organized! Nice to meet you all! - Before he could finish, a girl with brown hair interrupted him and shouted out:
- ''And I'm Keshi, a mid-Cultivator Master, I'm Master Fabian's apprentice and an aspiring Array Master! - With her head held high, the girl declared, she seemed very proud of this title.
The burly man continued to speak next.
- I am Roga, a master at the beginning stage of the Cloud Sphere, specializing in close combat and distraction. You can rely on me! - He said firmly.
- We are Hika and Solina. Medium and high Cultivator stage, as you might have already guessed we are sisters. - Smiling beautifully, the girl said.
The eldest of the sisters named Solina was now speaking, even her manner of speech was slightly tantalizing, some of the guys in the group even threw interested glances at her.
- We specialize in counterattacks and pinpoint strikes to defeat the enemy. Count on us! - Said the younger sister named Hika. She seemed more energetic and perky than her older sister. Each of them was beautiful in her own way.
After that, one of the three men standing together stepped forward.
- Hello, we are all pleased to meet you. The three of us have known each other for a long time, and we often go hunting together in the wasteland. Actually, when we saw the task for the expedition, we immediately thought that it would be a great opportunity to work together again. - The tall guy said with a smile.
- Actually, I'll introduce us in order, I'm Gontas, and this is Alisud and Verik. They're in the middle stages of Cultivator, and I'm in the high stage. Alysud wields a mace and Verik a one-handed axe, you can count on them to defend the flanks, they're pretty good at it. I, on the other hand, am a swordsman. That's it, count on us! - Said Gontas with a laugh.
- Count on us! - Alisoud and Verik shouted at the same time.
These two were a little fat and short, but muscular enough. Gontas, on the other hand, was a thin and tall man.
At this point, everyone had already introduced themselves, not counting Kai. As he listened to everyone, he realized that they had a pretty good balance of defense and attack. Although he hadn't worked in a group before, he understood the principle of combat very well. During the battles in Asura's Ada, sometimes there were opponents who also worked as a team, he already had experience fighting such. And the hardest battles were with groups where there was balance in different aspects. Thinking about all of this, he began to speak.
- It seems I've been left for last, hehe. - Kai smiled calmly.
- ''Nice to meet everyone, my name is Kai. Mid-stage Cultivator, I specialize in... Hmm, you could say I specialize in instant killing, my weapons are two blades. In the group structure, I will most likely take the place of a scout and find gaps for counterattacks. - Kai said with a smile.
He decided not to say that he was strong in almost every aspect, for that would sound very strange and would be seen as bragging. Looking at the balance of the group, he realized that there was a lack of a scout type person, so he decided to take that place.
- Anyway, I'm counting on you guys, I'll do my best, hehe. - Kai said with a slight laugh.
- Wonderful! We've got quite a good group together! I'll give you some details before we leave. - When everyone had introduced themselves, Fabian took the floor again.
- Although I am the leader of the group, the battle will be led by Roga, I've known him for a long time and we can rely on him. He will be much more efficient than I am in combat, so please follow his instructions! - Pointing at the big man at the beginning of the Cloud Sphere said Fabian.
- And about the mission... We will be moving deep into the east of the Endless Wasteland. When I researched some ancient writings, I was able to translate and vaguely understand some information. I can't say exactly what it said. But I'm sure that there was another great power in the Wasteland long, long ago, before the Shadow Sect was created, and it must have been right where we're going. - The man said thoughtfully.
- I'm very confused by the fact that no one has ever heard of it, and there is no mention of it in any other historical archives. Nor have all the researchers I know heard of it. Perhaps it was so long ago that there are no ruins left... But I am encouraged by the fact that the papers I've been studying were found in the Endless Wasteland, in one of the deep crevices. So maybe we'll find something... So, I'm counting on you guys! - Said Fabian in a pep talk.
After everyone had exchanged pleasantries and Fabian had explained the nature of their mission, the group finally started to move eastward.