Catastrophe Card King - Chapter 1571

Chapter 1571: Chapter 478: Venturing into the Magical Beast Forest_4 Chapter 1571: Chapter 478: Venturing into the Magical Beast Forest_4 “Yeah, information merchants are all cunning foxes; our identities can’t stand the light of day, and any slight carelessness can easily expose us. Finding information might take some effort.”

“Heh, I’ve got something promising on my end. I contacted a local gang and paid a deposit of a few gold coins. That guy said to meet at the Mammoth Tavern tonight, and then I can get the follow-up information.”

“Rosin, I think you’ve probably been scammed.”

“???”

“Hey, Bonnie, how about you?”

“I went to the Alchemist Guild to check out tasks and found some suitable ones. But I’m not clear on the specifics of the Magical Beast Forest; let’s discuss which ones we can take on when the leader arrives.”

“…”

They waited in the alley and discussed their findings.

But the more they talked, the less reliable their sources of information seemed.

Considering it was their first day, they prioritized safety and didn’t rush.

They started gossiping instead.

“But really, what’s up with our leader? She even ran into friends on the Southern Continent.”

“And we’ve never seen her coming back from a task overnight without us. Hey, it’s all so mysterious… you think she’s meeting up with an old flame?”

“As if you don’t know our leader’s personality; other than battle, when has she ever shown an interest in love and romance? And her standards–what man could match them? Forget about a lover; I bet it’s probably an informant from the Alliance Army stationed around here.”

“Right. After the leader fully mastered the Immortal Aegis Secret Skill, she genuinely began to transcend humanity. The Demigod Realm… within the Seventh Rank, I fear no one is stronger than her.”

“…”

As they chatted, Sam, “Holy Hammer,” with the great hammer, suddenly spotted two people walking down the street and exclaimed in surprise, “Look, isn’t that the leader?”

Of course, in her familiar armor and Great Sword, that was Sophia Jones.

Rosin: “But who is the man beside the leader? Could that be the friend she met last night?”

Leonard Churchill was in disguise; no one recognized this S-tier fugitive who, like them, was frequently at the top of the Wanted list.

…

On the street, Sophia Jones also immediately laid eyes on these members of the Revolutionary Army.

The two walked over, and without any rush to introduce Leonard, Jones called out to everyone, “Bonnie, have everyone assemble. We’re preparing to take on a task and leave the city.”

Hearing this, everyone was confused: “Huh? But we haven’t found enough information to support us yet.”

They had just arrived in the city yesterday, and there was much to prepare.

Information, supplies, equipment…

According to the plan, they wouldn’t be ready to depart for at least a week.

But to their utter shock, the leader was suggesting they prepare to set off now?

This rushed feeling made everyone almost believe they encountered some danger that necessitated leaving the city to hide.

However, before any sense of alert could appear on their faces, Sophia Jones, with a glance at Leonard, stated matter-of-factly, “Yeah, I’ve already found a reliable source of information.”

This statement left everyone with puzzled expressions.

It’s because they had tried that they knew how difficult this mission was.

To find information quickly without exposing their identities was nearly impossible.

But what was the situation now?

Just one night and a reliable source of information was found?

Since their own leader said it was sorted, it must be.

No one questioned it.

But even with the information settled, there were still many issues with the journey.

Rosin, toying with an Elemental Bomb, spoke again, “Then, leader… what about the adventure plan? We’re not very familiar with the Demon Beasts of the Southern Continent. We haven’t determined a direction for gathering Extraordinary Materials yet, we haven’t even purchased maps…”

Sophia Jones knew what he was going to say and curtly replied, “Those issues have been resolved by a reliable ‘Scholar’ I found. As for the maps and such, they’re already bought and stored in my Storage Ring. When everyone is assembled, I’ll distribute them.”

“Ah?”

Her calm tone hid information that was too explosive.

Their expressions and thoughts were the same–confused and astonished.

They didn’t even know what materials they needed; what ‘Scholar’ could know?

Yet their leader claimed it was already determined?

If it were anyone else, they would have thought it was a joke.

But it was their leader who never backtracked on her word.

Without any doubts, their faces were full of a strong desire to know.

Sophia Jones knew why they were looking so puzzled.

When she heard those meticulous and detailed reports from Leonard’s mouth last night, she was just as stunned.

But now was not the time for lengthy explanations; there would be plenty of time for that after they left the city.

However, there were still hardware needs to be addressed!

Going to the Magical Beast Forest would take at least several months; the team needed to prepare lots of supplies.

They had just arrived in Giant Spirit City and, unaware of their destination, of course, they didn’t know what they needed to prepare.

As the team’s chief caregiver, Bonnie immediately voiced her concerns, “Then… what about the exploration equipment and supplies? Like specific Antidotes, resistance potions, and the like? I just went to the Alchemist Guild to learn more; there are many dangerous areas in the Magical Beast Forest, a lot of potions need to be purchased, I… I might need a few days to get ready…”

Sophia Jones cut off her unsure tone, saying, “No need. Potions, supplies, and other goods, we have already bought in the marketplace earlier. That’s why we were delayed a bit…”

With Leonard, a local serpent, on their side, purchasing any goods did not require price haggling or worrying about quality; they went straight to buy.

As for what they needed to prepare, with his planning, he naturally knew better than anyone else.

“…”

At this point, everyone truly felt like they were in a dream, their faces full of astonishment.

What on earth had happened? How had everything been taken care of just overnight?

They vaguely realized something, their sidelong glances at Leonard conveying a multitude of expressive thoughts.

Just what kind of person was the leader’s friend, and how significant was his influence?