"So from the very beginning, you were plotting against me, weren't you?" Yae Miko glared at him fiercely.
So much for not leaving Liyue. This guy is basically planning to swallow Inazuma whole.
Su Han spread his hands innocently. "You were the one who sought help. And what's so bad about joining my camp? Don't tell me you don't want to resurrect your companion who died long ago."
"What did you say? Resurrection? You mean, you can bring Makoto back?"
"The treasures of the myriad worlds are plentiful. A spark of her still remains. If we can find a treasure of resurrection before that spark is completely extinguished, the previous Raiden Shogun can be revived."
Su Han wasn't just boasting; he really did want to resurrect Raiden Makoto. However, the process would be very long. There was no use in being anxious.
Yae Miko stared at Su Han. "If you can bring Makoto back from the dead, then I don't need you to defeat Ei. I will marry you then and there. I'm serious."
The only reason she wanted Su Han to defeat Ei was to snap that shut-in out of her delusions. If Raiden Makoto could be resurrected, then there would be no need for such trouble.
Su Han shook his head. "It's not as simple as you think. The multiverse missions also depend on luck, and the items in the shop depend on luck as well. I can only say I will do my best. You should know that in Liyue right now, there are many people waiting to be saved."
Azhdaha and Guoba. Those two existences had to be saved. If they could be restored to their original forms, Liyue's combat power would surely soar. But the question was, what kind of item could restore them? That was also a problem.
Yae Miko let out a deep sigh. To know there was a chance to resurrect Makoto, yet be able to do nothing but wait—the feeling was truly unbearable.
Su Han comforted her. "Don't worry. Once the chat group levels up in a bit, I'll pull you in. At that time, you'll naturally be able to see what kind of things can resurrect the former Raiden Shogun."
"Mm, that's the only way," Yae Miko nodded, composing herself once more.
Time passed, second by second, and soon it was eleven o'clock.
The multiverse mission was issued!
However, this time, the mission was completely different. And the difficulty had been raised.
In the Multiverse Mission Group chat.
[Ding! It has been detected that the group's experience is nearly full. A promotion mission has been triggered!]
[Hint: The promotion mission is of very high difficulty. Please accept according to your own strength.]
[Mission]: At the Summit War, protect Fire Fist Ace from death and escort him out of Marineford.
[Difficulty]: ???
[Time Limit]: One hour to accept.
[Note]: If Fire Fist Ace dies, the mission will be considered a failure. The promotion mission will reappear after three more missions, and the experience will be accumulated in a storage bar.
[Special]: This mission can be done in a team of up to five people.
Ningguang:This is actually a team mission!
Ganyu:Fire Fist Ace! Su Han, isn't that the owner of the Flame-Flame Fruit? I remember it was him, right?
Keqing:The Summit War? Is a massive war about to begin? It should be no problem if Captain Beidou takes her ship, right? The system says five people; her ship should count as her own personal item.
Having had a naval battle mission before, the people in the group naturally knew how to exploit the loopholes.
Kaedehara Kazuha:Why does the mission not have a star rating?
Beidou:Maybe promotion missions don't show a level. Su Han, what do you think?
Su Han:This mission is too difficult. I feel like even if you all teamed up, you couldn't beat it!
It was true that everyone had now mastered Haki, but what kind of lineup was the Summit War?
The Three Admirals, Garp the Fist, and one hundred thousand elite marines. Even with a team of five, what could they do?
If it were just a matter of ensuring Ace didn't die, they could still think of a way. But the mission description also said they had to escort Ace out of Marineford. That requirement was just too much!
Hu Tao:Why do you say we can't win? Captain Beidou just had her ship modified, and it has so many cannons. Plus, with the few of us masters, it'll definitely be no problem. Su Han, don't look down on us.
Sucrose:If it's really not possible, I can configure another batch of bombs. As long as we coordinate well, it should be fine.
Keqing:That's right! And I've mastered the Flower-Flower Fruit now and can use it proficiently.
Ningguang:Su Han, is the mission really that difficult? This is the first time I've ever seen you so nervous.
Su Han:Let me introduce you to the navy's lineup, and then you'll know why I want to give up. First, the enemy has one hundred thousand elite marines. Secondly, the Three Admirals all possess terrifyingly powerful Devil Fruits, and their mastery of Haki has already reached its peak. If it were just defeating them, we could still think of a way. But don't forget, the mission is to protect Ace and rescue him. One move affects the entire board. Do you understand?
Although Ganyu and Beidou were very strong, they still couldn't win against so many enemies.
Kaedehara Kazuha:One hundred thousand marines? That's too many people.
Ningguang:I see. I understand. If it's really not possible, let's just forfeit the mission.
Beidou's ship could hold people, but it couldn't withstand one hundred thousand marines. No wonder Su Han wanted to give up. The mission's difficulty was indeed a bit too high. Perhaps if the people in the group increased their strength a bit more, it would be possible.
Sucrose:It seems our luck isn't very good this time. But it's alright, let's just continue to work hard for next time.
Mona:There's really no way to do a mission like this.
Hu Tao:Yeah. If it were just killing someone, it would be fine. But this mission… sigh, it's so troublesome. Why does it have to be a rescue mission?
To rescue someone from under the noses of one hundred thousand people was indeed a bit difficult.
Inside the Jade Chamber, Yae Miko looked at the grim-faced Su Han and asked, "What's wrong? Did you encounter a difficult mission?"
"Yes, and it's not just ordinarily difficult," he said, explaining the mission and the enemy's forces.
Yae Miko sighed. "What a pity. If I were to go, I could help you finish the mission." Her speed was second to none in Inazuma, and she was more inclined towards agility. She could even dodge the Raiden Shogun's Musou Isshin. Escorting Ace out of Marineford would naturally be no problem.
Su Han was speechless. This was a deficit in combat power. No matter how amazing a Vision holder was, they couldn't compare to someone of Yae Miko's level.
"By the way, in that Multiverse Mission Group of yours, isn't there a single being of extraordinary power?" Yae Miko asked, looking at him curiously. With such an amazing ability, he must have been able to recruit many powerful existences.
"Uhh…" Su Han paused, then said, "There is one, but it's not convenient for him to make a move. His identity is a bit special."
Zhongli was living in anonymity. He naturally didn't want people to know his identity as the Geo Archon. If he made a move now and was exposed, he probably wouldn't be able to chat so freely with everyone anymore.
Actually, the moment the mission had refreshed, he had thought of asking Zhongli to step in. But after weighing the pros and cons, he decided against it. He had to respect the other's wishes.
Yae Miko snorted. "A special identity? How special can it be? Isn't he just an adeptus? If you don't do this mission, the group can't be upgraded. Don't you understand the priorities? And since he's an adeptus of Liyue, he should naturally be thinking of Liyue's benefit."
Her words were beautifully spoken, and Su Han really wanted to applaud. But this old man wasn't an adeptus; he was a god. If he wasn't willing to make a move, there was absolutely nothing Su Han could do about it.
Su Han had a massive headache. He thought that if he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have invited Mona, so that there would be a suitable person to complete the mission now. He was even thinking that if he had invited that person from the shop, he probably could have completed the mission. Was this not a case of shooting himself in the foot? It seemed that in the future, he had better leave one or two empty slots in the group chat.
At that moment, Yae Miko was getting impatient. "Hey, where is that guy? How about I go and talk to him? If he's unwilling to make a move, there must be some unspoken difficulty, right? If we can help him solve it, then he can make a move, can't he?"
"Huh? That's right!" Su Han suddenly had a realization. The people in the group didn't know Zhongli's identity. As long as he didn't say he was the Geo Archon, who would know who he was? After the fact, they could just say that Zhongli was a retired adeptus, and that would be fine. Su Han felt that this was a feasible plan. He looked at the mission countdown. There were still fifteen minutes left. More than enough time.
The atmosphere in the Multiverse Mission Group was currently very oppressive. Forfeiting a mission for the first time had put everyone in a bad mood. Although it wasn't their fault, their lack of strength was, in itself, a problem.
Su Han:@Zhongli, sir, how about you make a move this one time?
Seeing someone speak in the group, everyone turned to look. But when they saw Su Han asking Zhongli to step in, everyone thought the kid had gone mad. Zhongli was a scholar. Was he supposed to go over there and defeat the enemy with his words?
Hu Tao:Hey, Su Han, have you been angered into a stupor? Zhongli can't fight! Wouldn't he be sent to his death if he went?
Ganyu:I understand your mood, Su Han, but Mr. Zhongli… he probably can't even beat Hu Tao.
Xiangling:Brother Su Han, you haven't been drinking again, have you?
Su Han:What do you all know? This is a mission that only Mr. Zhongli can do. Isn't that right, O great adeptus who once followed Rex Lapis?
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