Chapter 199: Energy Signature (1/2)
The next day.
The sounds of birds chirping woke Jake up.
He took a little bit of time to assess his surroundings and sighed after realizing he was safe.
Looking at Kaleyx, who was still deep in her sleep, Jake nudged her, ”Wake up.”
”Huh, is it time?” yawned Kaleyx.
Jake answered as he washed his body in the lake, ”Yes.”
After completely waking up, Kaleyx did the same and changed her torn light armor.
”I still feel sore,” she complained.
It wasn't only her that felt that way. Even Jake did!
However, they could not afford to take another period of rest as it was unknown what the time limit of the bounty was.
Taking a look at the sun, Kaleyx discerned the direction of the sect.
Both of them had already memorized the map. So, it was not strange that they could move around without checking an actual map.
She waited for Jake to be done with suiting up before motioning, ”Let's go.”
Three hours later, the duo reached the gate of the sect.
They glanced at the extremely large gate which seemed boundless and exuding an ancient vibe.
The inscriptions drawn on it and delicate carvings on it made any onlooker understand why the sect had a huge influence throughout the continent.
Beside the gate were numerous gatekeepers, each boasting of at least a [Realm 2] cultivation base.
Not wanting to waste more time, the duo walked to one of the gatekeepers and smiled, ”We seek entry.”
He was neither rude nor polite, just plain cold.
It was how the sect members talked.
”First, lift your hoods,” eyed the gatekeeper.
He took a good look at the duo's extraordinary appearance and made sure they weren't on the sect's blacklist.
His focus on his job increased the duo's impression of the sect.
”Okay, here is what will happen. Since this is the back gate, you will be required to answer certain questions. Is that alright?” politely explained the gatekeeper.
The dup specifically targeted this back gate as they wouldn't be much attention on them.
They would have never expected that there wasn't even a queue in the back gate. That was how unused it was.
”Yes,” answered Jake.
He had already informed Kaleyx to barely talk as her accent was distinguishable and it might complicate things.
”Okay. The first question, can you provide proof of identity?” asked the gatekeeper.
”No.”
”Second question, what is your identity?”
”Jake Amethyst,” provided Jake
”Kaleyx. Just Kaleyx,” answered Kaleyx
”Third question, where are you from?”
”I was born in Aztec, while she was born on Weeping Island. After the outbreak, I moved to Weeping Island and met her,” smiled Jake.
”Weeping Island…..So, you are bounty hunters,” asked the gatekeeper.
”Yes,” replied Jake.
Having reached the sect, he was not scared of revealing his bounty hunter status.
Bringing out a stone from his pocket, the gatekeeper gave it to Jake, ”Hmmmmm...…..can you hold this?”
When in Jake's hand, the warm red stone blinked a couple of times, but Jake had no idea what the blinking meant.
”.....[Realm-3 Stage-2].... ” muttered the gatekeeper.
He looked at Jake in a respectful manner and spoke, ”Can you pass it to your partner?”
Jake gave it to Kaleyx.
In her hands, the stone blinked once again.
”.....[Realm-3 Stage-1]...,” muttered the gatekeeper.
He took back the stones and recorded the details.
The gatekeeper then brought out an orange stone and asked Jake and Kaleyx to place their hands on it, ”Can you confirm that all that you have told me is true?”
”Yes.”
”Yes.”
He asked another question, ”What is your purpose for coming here?”
”Visiting,” answered Jake and Kaleyx.
The gatekeeper focused on the possible reaction of the stone, but alas, it had no reaction.
Understanding the reason for no reaction, the gatekeeper smiled, ”Excellent.”