1360 Red Alert, Part One (1/2)
Translated by XephiZ
Edited by Aelryinth
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Northguard Fortress...
The city had existed for a long time. It used to be called Northguard Pass, but it was upgraded into a fortress, a special checkpoint along the boundary with a magic market.
The market was inside the fortress. The fortress was surrounded by thick steel walls, with huge towers at the front and back. It was spectacular and magnificent, with a stern and imperious aura!
Mo Fan and his crew were utterly confused. When the Shepherd and Cheng Ying left the city, they came straight to the Northguard Fortress, and headed north to the Yellow Valley.
Since they were heading to somewhere remote and desolate, Zhao Manyan had no choice but to stay behind at the fortress. There was nothing but barren yellow land ahead!
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Zhao Manyan and Lingling waited inside the fortress. Only an expert of the Shadow Element like Mo Fan could afford to stay on the trail of their targets. If they went with him, the enemy would most likely notice their presence. The Black Vatican was known for how cautious they were. They had not lowered their guard even now...
Lingling was still investigating the incident of the little town. She had found some information related to ancient Egypt.
”I doubt you will find anything at this rate, why don't you just ask?” Zhao Manyan said when he saw the topic that Lingling was researching.
”Ask who?” Lingling nudged her huge glasses.
”General Fenna; she's in charge of a city in Egypt. I still have her number, hehe!” Zhao Manyan chuckled.
Before the finals of the World College Tournament, Zhao Manyan was greatly impressed by the lady General during the battle against the undead in Egypt. She gladly gave Zhao Manyan her number and told him to contact her if he needed anything.
Zhao Manyan had been extremely busy lately. He had completely forgotten about her.
Zhao Manyan dialed an international number. He could share their situation with her and ask for her thoughts.
”Is this General Fenna?” Zhao Manyan asked.
”It's me, why are you calling me again? I told you I'm not interested in Asian men,” General Fenna replied coldly.
”...” Zhao Manyan was left speechless. Fine, he admitted that he did try to flirt with her... ”I really have some business to discuss with you this time.”
Zhao Manyan told General Fenna everything that the old herdsman had told him.
Fenna fell silent for some time. She finally responded when Zhao Manyan asked if she knew anything. ”Theoretically, it's not impossible.”
”Theory or not isn't really our concern. Mo Fan has already dove pretty deep into the Black Vatican...” Zhao Manyan replied.
”Basically, there's an ancient legend about the mirages in Egypt. Even we can't tell if it's real or not,” Fenna said.
”What legend?” Zhao Manyan asked.
”It's about Osiris and Khonsu; it's a story similar to Pandora's Box… I'll briefly explain it to you,” Fenna said.
The story about Osiris and Khonsu was not widely known in Egypt. The Egyptians assumed the mirages were just a natural phenomenon, a heavenly punishment.
Only a few knew about Khonsu's story. Fenna was a general, so she had more or less heard about the ancient legend. However, it was impossible to verify if the legend was true.
”Triangle Dimensional Mirror?” Zhao Manyan and Lingling exchanged glances with one another in astonishment.
The old herdsman did mention something similar when he was murmuring to himself. However, everything that the old man said was too unbelievable!
”Apparently, the Triangle Dimensional Mirror doesn't really exist. Some say it's placed inside the pyramid… I'm not really an expert when it comes to ancient artifacts. Give me some time, I'll try asking about the Triangle Dimensional Mirror,” Fenna said.
Fenna was astounded to hear a mirage had shown up in China. It was definitely necessary for her to look into it.