"Ding, daily random task issued..."
"Ding, mission successfully issued. See you later!"
Task: Don't be a coward [Incomplete]
Difficulty: Bronze
Content: To leap out of the iron bars in the most graceful manner, in search of the true meaning of life.
Reward: 1 random skill fruit
As the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. Are you tired of a weak and helpless life, yearning to become stronger? Defy your fate—this is your chance! It all starts with jumping out of the window!
Xiao Han: "..."
He stared blankly at the iron bars of the window, having melted down a bit of mithril. With his Black Iron rank strength, it was absolutely impossible for him to break through them.
Moreover, this level is tens of meters high, with sharp reefs covered by seawater below. A sudden jump...
hehe.
"Skill Fruit".
With the word "he-tui" escaping his lips, Xiao Han realized what was happening when he saw the rewards section.
Skill Fruits are special; eating one grants you the skill contained within the fruit.
Back then, his [Fire Control] skill was granted by an initial skill fruit, which tasted a bit like durian.
During the four years he was imprisoned, the Skill Fruit appeared several times in the daily random tasks, popping up almost every now and then to make its presence known, and then watching Xiao Han grit his teeth in longing for it but being unable to get it.
"Ding~"
A series of bell sounds rang out, and Loki, clad in knight's armor, appeared before Xiao Han with a blank expression.
Here, only His Highness the Demon King's private room is equipped with a magic bell, granting him the privilege of being summoned at any time.
"My most trusted friend, could you open the window a few cracks and give me a fishing rod while you're at it?"
Xiao Han helplessly spread his hands and looked at the indifferent knight with a solemn expression: "You know, it's still too boring and lonely here. Even if we hold activities, such as swimming (feeding sharks), barbecue banquets (being burned at the stake), and bonfire parties (being burned at the stake), it's still a bit uncomfortable. Fishing is better. It can cultivate patience, promote physical and mental health, and help me recover my energy sooner."
Xiao Han rubbed his hands together, his expression hesitant, but a harmless smile appeared on his face.
"no."
Faced with such a pure and adorable boy, even cuter than a loli, Loki refused without hesitation. He glanced at the decorations of the noble VIP cell and his lips twitched slightly.
All the decorations here are more exquisite and delicate than those of nobles, more meticulous than those of knights, and more precise and intricate than those of magicians. They are all unreasonable demands imposed by this demon king. He constantly urges the demon king not to be sloppy and to have high-class food, clothing, housing, and transportation. Only after these demands are met will he reluctantly agree to carry out the divinely bestowed ceremony.
What he found most unacceptable was that the Holy Knight actually agreed.
Despite being rejected the first time, Xiao Han was still undeterred and shamelessly persisted as before: "Does this Demon King's face not even count as dirt? You are insulting my dignity by not only trampling on it but also spitting on it. Just you wait, I will definitely complain about you next time the divine blessing ceremony is held."
Loki: "..."
Now I finally understand why the previous colleagues couldn't stand it and voluntarily transferred to other positions. This devil is truly brain-dead.
Loki initially intended to ignore him, but considering that this guy dared to curse and swear during the divinely bestowed ceremony, ignoring the paladin whose face was gradually darkening, he thought for a moment that if he complained or slandered him in front of his superiors, it was very likely that he could get away with throwing a bucket of dirty water at him.
Thinking of the kind reminders given by my predecessors before the job change, this ruthless demon king is absolutely capable of anything! It's best to verbally agree with him and then drag it out for a week or two, then it'll be simple.
"Wait."
Loki said coldly, although his inner chivalry told him to be fearless, his body subconsciously made an honest response.
After watching Loki leave, Xiao Han lay on the bed, holding a book introducing the races of the Midland continent, a smile playing on his lips.
As a demon king, coercing others is a routine operation, and if a historian were to witness it, it would certainly be a brilliant addition to his demon king resume.
"Despicable and shameless tactics."
Loki, who was patrolling the corridor, glanced back at the luxurious private room and spat.
"boom!"
Suddenly, outside the iron bars, above the azure water and the sea of clouds, billowing black clouds appeared, like a storm brewing.
"quack!"
A white shadow flashed by, and more and more seagulls flapped their wings and quickly flew away, showing a sense of panic.
"storm?"
Xiao Han took a napkin and wiped his mouth, his crimson eyes looking at the seagulls that had caused the commotion.
"storm?"
On the rocky hillside, a sharp-eyed scout gazed at the undulating white waves of the sea. An invisible sense of oppression was brewing, giving him an ominous premonition.
"It's not a storm. The weather forecast for this week, according to the mage, should be peaceful days."
The mage beside him, sensing the ripples of the sea, spoke up, looking somewhat uneasy.
Surrounding them was a squad of twenty knights, with a mage included; all were of bronze rank.
Their daily task is to act as scouts, monitoring the sea for any activity and reporting any incidents immediately.
After all, this is the main direction of attack for the Starstorm Empire's fleet, making its strategic location particularly important.
"Maybe we're overthinking it. We must have eaten too many shellfish last night and our brains are fogged up."
After completing the examination, the mage wrapped himself tightly in his gray robe, relaxed his brow, and said.
"Haha, I remember you secretly had a little wine, which does affect a mage's judgment."
The mage's knight friend patted him on the shoulder and said, "We still need to be careful. The empire is ready to go to war at any time, which is not a good sign."
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