Chapter 681: Jasila's Report
The Harperists' League base in Ascatra is located in the docklands, an old stone building near the sea, which looks very inconspicuous from the outside, and is infested with thieves, bandits, and smugglers in the area, even if discovered, it can quickly create chaos and escape, and it is difficult for the enemy to catch the handle.
The masked man led Jasila to the door, made a few stealthy gestures to the people guarding the door, and then pushed the door open and walked in. As soon as he entered the hall, he immediately took off his hood and face towel and whispered: "Pay attention to the tone when you report later, no matter what kind of questions they ask, don't be patient, this time they are all important people, and even I don't know the specific identity." ”
"Oh? Is it the herald? But I don't think I've heard that there is no herald in this area. Lyrak, don't pretend to be a ghost, we're old acquaintances, there's no need to be so mysterious. Jasila cautiously probed as she observed the eerie atmosphere inside the building.
She could tell that something was wrong in the room, especially the ordinary members of the harpists, who stood motionless with their heads bowed almost like puppets, not only with solemn expressions, but also with their hands formed in a strange shape.
The man named Lyrac shook his head slightly, "No, Jasila, it's not my arrangement. Don't you understand? The people who are about to be interrogated, several of whom are even higher than the heralds, are the true leaders of the Harpists' League, who dare to listen to you from afar. I have a hunch that something earth-shattering is about to happen on the main plane, far more than you and I can imagine. ”
"Above the herald? It can't be Ilminster or Kyle! Jasila finally couldn't stay calm anymore. There was a look of shock and panic on his face.
Although the League of Harpers has always been known for its complex internal members and stealthy actions. But the organizational structure is not as loose as the outside world thinks. Instead, there is a unique set of management and operation methods. First of all, there are leaders at the very top, such as Ilminster, Kelburn, Lyra, Erastro, etc., and some guys who are never named. They are usually mainly responsible for receiving information, picking out more important things to deal with, and rarely really giving any orders.
Then it was the heralds' turn. They are the equivalent of the head of a region, not only managing a large number of harpists, but also attacking evil targets on their own, planning and initiating infiltration, assassination, and intelligence theft. Responsible for most of the day-to-day work of the Harpists League.
Jasila couldn't have imagined that she had attracted so much attention without saying anything, and that she was frozen in place for a moment, her eyes full of disbelief. She tried to open her mouth several times to ask for specific information, but she was suppressed by reason, and finally took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
Obviously, as an ordinary harpist, she is not qualified to know much. In order to prevent the infiltration of the spies of the Santarin Society, even the members of the alliance maintain a sense of mystery among themselves. Only after gaining the trust of the partner can it be possible to know the real name and origin of the other party, otherwise most of the time it is only a code name or a pseudonym.
As for the leaders at the top, they didn't even show their faces. It is said that no more than ten people in the entire continent know their true identity, which shows how strict the secrecy is. It is these secrets that ensure the strength of the alliance of harpists, and no one knows where they come from, what their goals are, or what actions they will take.
The master harpists always appear out of nowhere when the situation is critical, and then quickly disappear after they succeed. Never ostentatious, keep a low profile, just like Kelburn. As the black rod said, "Do only what is necessary, not more, and do not turn out more than expected." ”
There is no doubt that so many high-level people are gathered together for the disappearance of just one or two members. Jasila was almost certain that they were definitely coming for Henry or Apodell, and it was only when it came to the gods that they would attract so much attention from the higher-ups.
Going down the stairs, the two soon came to the study on the second floor, only to see countless white translucent shadows dangling around, they were the famous ghost harpist, a soul form in a state of half-life, protecting the most secret places in the entire base.
Seven hooded men sat around a table, their bodies completely obscured by their wide cloaks, and gender and age were not at all visible. Lyrak didn't dare to slack off, and immediately took two steps forward and bowed slightly: "Harpist Jasila has already been brought, she was brought by me as soon as she passed through the city gate, and she has not been in contact with any forces." ”
"Very good, you can leave. We need an hour or two to have a conversation, during which no one can come to the second floor. Do you understand? One of them said with a slight head raised.
"Understood! Rest assured, I will personally guard the door and make sure nothing happens. With that, Lyrak bowed again, winked at Jasila, and then walked away briskly and led the door with him.
"Bang!"
With a muffled sound, silence fell in the study again. The seven of them sat quietly like this, staring at Jasila with eyes hidden under their hoods, and none of them spoke first, as if examining a man's soul.
After a few minutes, the man sitting in the middle suddenly tapped lightly on the table and said, "Okay, I think now we can confirm that there are no outsiders in this room, and the inquiry can begin." ”
"I agree!"
"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
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When the last guy nodded in agreement, the first to speak pulled out a golden harp-shaped pin from his bosom, which shimmered with a strong magical aura, knowing that it must be a powerful magical item without detecting it, and that it represented power and office within the Harpists' Alliance.
"It's an honor to meet you, masters." Without hesitation, Jasila bowed deeply and greeted. The magic pins she recognizes as such, which are only possible for those high-ranking members who have successfully completed the Extremely Dangerous Figure, represent honor, respect, and trust, something that every member dreams of.
The person sitting in the middle smiled and waved his hand: "Relax." There's no need to be so nervous. We all know very well where you've gone during the time you've gone. And also know that you did not betray the Harpists League. This is just a more formal inquiry. It's not about you. ”
After hearing this, Jasila breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on her tense face: "Understood, you want to know what happened on this trip to the underground." It doesn't matter, just ask, whether it's about Henry, or Apodel, or Aemon. I will answer truthfully. ”
"No, child, you haven't realized the problem of strict sexuality. The importance of the two sons of Barr aside, the one named Henry. The human race of Angome has already caused the entire main plane, and even the gods to shake, and even the demons and demons of the lower planes are chanting this name. Now, tell us, what did he do when he was underground? The man sitting in the middle asked in a slightly agitated voice. Obviously, this incident made him quite nervous, and the old hand was always very tight.
Another person next to him nodded approvingly: "That's right, you must be as detailed as possible." Don't miss anything. We need to make an assessment to determine how dangerous this person really is, and whether it is enough to disrupt the balance of the whole world. Because since you left the underworld, the world of the gods has been plunged into turmoil and unrest, especially since the church of the Lost Lady Shar has begun to attack the goddesses of magic and the goddess of the moon on a large scale, and there must be a secret in them. ”
"Rest assured, I have obtained Henry's own consent before coming here, and he is not going to hide anything, so I will begin to state the whole adventure. Of course, this is only the part I experienced, as for the missing part...... If you want to know, ask him personally. Jasila took a deep breath and spoke in a deep, emotionless voice about everything that had happened since she was captured in the Forbidden Prison.
The descriptions that came out of her mouth were remarkably accurate, without exaggeration or inadequacy, and one could understand at a glance how powerful the spells, viruses, and final (nuclear) explosions were, in the style of a standard harpist.
The whole process lasted for more than an hour, and when the last word was finished, the study fell silent again. Everyone was digesting and considering the information just now. They were completely shocked by what Henry had done, especially when they heard about the virus, everyone was shaking involuntarily, and when it came to killing the incarnation of the gods, everyone's breathing became heavy and rapid, and some of their cheeks were even sliding beads of sweat.
There is no doubt that they were nervous and scared. Jasila was able to understand the feeling, so she didn't say a word. In fact, she herself is similar now, her heart in her chest has been beating rapidly, the blood circulation throughout her body has intensified, her pores are uncontrollable and sweating profusely, and the clothes she wears in the armor have long been soaked.
After a full ten minutes, the guy sitting in the middle took a deep breath and said in a very hoarse voice, "Thank you very much for the information, Jasila. It's precious, precious enough to trade the lives of any one of us. From now on, you are promoted to a Master Harper, temporarily in charge of observing and documenting Henry. Angome's daily behavior, we need to know his personality traits and good and evil tendencies. ”
Hearing that he had been promoted to master, a hint of joy flashed on Jasila's face, and she hurriedly bowed solemnly: "Thank you, it's my honor, I will continue to do this even if I am not ordered." ”
"Be careful, a powerful evil has loomed over you and your companions." One of them, who was relatively short, reminded him.
"Alright, that's all for the inquiry, you can go back. Try your best to live such an exciting adventure, I'm sure you're tired too, take a good rest, and if you need anything, we'll send someone to contact you. The man sitting in the middle knocked on the table one last and declared the meeting over.
Before Jasila could say goodbye, her eyes lit up in an instant, and she appeared in the hall on the first floor. She shook her dizzy head slightly, and immediately realized that she had been forcibly teleported out of the study on the second floor. Obviously, leaders still have some important things to discuss, and they don't want anyone to know. (To be continued......)