A Core Ship From The Start

Chapter 273: Chapter 220: Desperate Fate_1

Duanmu Huai was oblivious, that at this very moment, Mistelina was facing the most dangerous battle in her life. After having a hearty meal of spicy crabs with Brother Shrimp, Duanmu Huai hummed a song and set off again, heading towards Volcano Manor.

As Lani had mentioned, the path to Volcano Manor was not an easy one. But for Duanmu Huai, this level of threat was not too much of a concern. As he arrived at the entrance of Volcano Manor, Miss Audrey, who had been in contact with Duanmu Huai already, was waiting there for his arrival.

“Master, I’m sorry for causing you trouble.”

The moment Audrey saw Duanmu Huai, she lowered her head and bowed.

“Not at all. It’s my duty… umm, by the way, I intend to meet the master of this place. After all, they have taken care of you for so long, I should formally express my gratitude.”

“Tha…That’s fine.”

Hearing Duanmu Huai’s words, Audrey hesitated a bit but eventually nodded and then led Duanmu Huai into the Volcano Manor.

Soon, under Audrey’s guidance, Duanmu Huai was introduced to the master of the Volcano Manor – a woman in a white dress and a white mask. Behind her stood a heavily armored knight.

“Greetings knight sir.”

Perhaps because she had heard about him from Audrey, the woman was not too surprised by Duanmu Huai’s visit. She sat in the chair and nodded slightly towards him.

“My name is Tannis, the master of this mansion. I’m glad to meet you. I’ve heard a lot about you from Miss Audrey….”

“Nice to meet you, Madam Tannis.”

Duanmu Huai also bowed to Tannis, then scanned the surroundings with a puzzled look. If he remembered correctly, Lani had once told him that Lacard was the master of the Volcano Manor. But Lacard is not here now…?

That reminded him, Lani had mentioned that Duanmu Huai should retrieve Great Rune from Lacard… How was he supposed to do that without causing a scene?

Regardless, these people had taken Audrey in, he couldn’t very much repay kindness with cruelty.

“I am grateful to you for sheltering Audrey. If there’s anything I can assist with, please do not hesitate to say it.” @@novelbin@@

“You’re too kind, sir knight.”

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s words, Tannis chuckled slightly.

“Layas has mentioned you to me, stating that you are a promising talent. So I would like to ask you, would you be willing to join Volcano Manor and fight alongside us? The divine guidance, empty talk of arrogance— we have no intent to comply with all that’s been imposed on us… We want to challenge the Golden Tree. What are your thoughts, sir knight?”

If it were in the past, Duanmu Huai might have had to consider it, but now that he knows the truth about the Golden Tree and the Golden Law from Lani, this wasn’t a question for him at all.

“Of course, no problem. What do you need me to do?”

“Great.”

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s response, Tannis nodded, then reached into her bosom to take out a letter, which she handed over. Duanmu Huai read the letter, which contained a name and whereabouts.

“What is…?”

“This is a contract from the Volcano Manor, your task is to hunt down the warriors who sided with the Golden Tree. If you have any doubts, you can just leave here. I understand, this isn’t easy…..”

“I understand, don’t worry, I’ll handle it.”

When Duanmu Huai finished the contents of the letter, he instantly understood Tannis’s intentions. Those Tannis instructed Duanmu Huai to hunt down were loyal to the Golden Clan – of course, for Duanmu Huai himself, he would not spare those who interfered either. After all, this World Fragment is his territory in the future, and the lapdogs of the Golden Law must be exterminated in advance to prevent any future troubles.

Right now, Tannis had not only found their names but also indicated their location, which obviously made Duanmu Huai very happy.

“Master…”

After bidding farewell to Tannis, Duanmu Huai left the Volcano Manor. Audrey had followed him out as well.

“You stay here for now.”

Although Duanmu Huai wanted to take Audrey with him, he thought about it and decided to let Audrey stay for the time being. On one hand, it was more convenient for him to act alone, and on the other, he needed Audrey to help him investigate the situation in Volcano Manor.

“Listen, Audrey, there’s something I need you to do… Have you ever heard of someone named Lacard here in Volcano Manor?”

“Tha…That…”

When Audrey heard Duanmu Huai’s query, she furrowed her brow, pondered for a moment, and then shook her head.

“Sorry, master, I’ve never heard of anyone named Lacard.”

“Then, are you familiar with Layas?”

“Yes, master. Layas… she is very kind, she was the one who discovered me and brought me into the Volcano Manor and asked Madam Tannis to take me in. She’s a very good girl.”