448 Second Watch (2/2)

”But I think Lord Sherlock guessed it. When I was imprisoned by Professor Cabbage, I thought that only Lord Sherlock could save Specter College.”

Professor Bacon looked at Sherlock and smiled contentedly as he said, ”Thanks to you, Specter College was saved. Otherwise, Specter College could have become Frangipani's Spirit Legion.”

”I was only doing my part as an Underworld citizen. I have to congratulate you. Aren't you the principal now?” Sherlock said while he peeled an orange.

”Lord Sherlock, you've heard the news?” Professor Bacon said with worry.

He then looked at the ceiling and sighed as he said, ”To be honest, I don't wish to be the principal. I misunderstood the previous principal, thinking he was the perpetrator behind Frangipani. In fact, he was innocent. I implicated him.”

”Don't blame yourself, it has nothing to do with you. We also suspected the principal.”

Sherlock patted Professor Bacon's shoulder. However, Sherlock knew that it didn't have much effect.

”After you become the principal of Specter College, aren't you able to serve the college better? I believe Specter College will be more successful under your leadership,” Sherlock said and placed a document in Professor Bacon's hand.

”I'm here to discuss our collaboration. We can't become stagnant because of this incident. We have to look forward and work hard for a bright future. Take a look at this contract.”

Professor Bacon took the collaboration contract and examined it. He then seemed to have recalled something. He said to Sherlock, ”Yes, in regards to the compensation issue, I have discussed it with the Specter Committee. Don't worry, Lord Sherlock, we'll compensate you for your losses and reward you for your heroic contributions.”

Sherlock was relieved.

”Do you like pets a lot, Lord Sherlock? I didn't know you had so many pets.” Professor Bacon looked at Sherlock's Black Dragon, parrot, black kitten, and tortoise.

”Lord Black Dragon, don't be mistaken, I'm not talking about you.” Professor Bacon felt that his words were inappropriate, so he quickly explained things to Eggface.

”Ha, what do you mean? Did you say I'm a pet?” Polio stood up, akimbo, and questioned Professor Bacon.

Professor Bacon didn't expect the black kitten to speak. From his appearance, the black kitten didn't look like an intelligent creature.

”I feel that Professor Bacon is correct. You're a pet, and I'm Lord Sherlock's capable assistant. You have to remember that, you Lich,” the parrot on Sherlock's shoulder spoke loudly.

Only the tortoise didn't respond. It stood in a daze at Sherlock's feet.

”Let's not talk about this. Professor Bacon, have a good rest. I have other matters to attend to. I hope that you read through the collaboration contract. I also hope that you can give me a reply as soon as possible. There are many areas for collaboration, and we can't afford to lose time. Don't you think so?” Sherlock said as he stood up and placed the peeled orange into his mouth.

”That's for sure, Lord Sherlock. I'll examine the contract in detail and give you a reply as soon as possible,” Professor Bacon nodded and said to Sherlock.

Sherlock waved his hand at Professor Bacon and bade him farewell before beginning to leave. Professor Bacon suddenly said, ”Lord Sherlock, please wait a moment.”

Sherlock turned and looked at Professor Bacon.

”What is it, Professor Bacon?”

”Thank you, Lord Sherlock. Thank you for taking care of Brainiac all this while. He progressed a lot, thanks to you.” Professor Bacon showed his gratitude.

Sherlock smiled and waved to Bacon as he said, ”It's nothing. He worked hard himself.”

”Yes, Lord Sherlock, what's the name of your tortoise? Where did you buy it? I feel that it's pretty good, and I'd like to get one too. I'll be staying in the hospital for a long time and don't know when I'll be discharged. If I have a tortoise as a companion, I'll feel better.”

Professor Bacon looked like he was a tortoise lover. Sherlock turned his head and said, ”This isn't a tortoise, it's an old turtle. I found it in an underground river. His name is Frangipani.”

…

The Plot of Eternal Kingdom ended. The gamers defeated Frangipani and received generous Reputation Points and game currency. Though they didn't get Magic Stones or equipment as rewards, they salvaged many items better than Magic Stones and equipment.

Like the tables, chairs, and beds that the gamers lacked. Even the windows, cabinets, and glasses were salvaged. The gamers placed the furniture in their Guild Strongholds. Many powerful Guilds changed their windows to the windows produced by Specter College, and the new windows looked better and had better functionality. Their houses were much better than those without windows.

Besides furniture, the gamers also found many Alchemy and Mana materials. They hadn't seen some of the materials before, and they could be sold in Winterfell for Magic Stones. The gamers made a huge profit from selling the materials.

The gamers' happiness was short-lived, as they had to pay back whatever profits they had earned.

This was because the gamers, who activated the self-destruct sequence of the Gundam, received a new mission.

[Mission Title: Gundam Repair

Mission Description: The Gundam, which was fully sponsored by Lord Sherlock, was destroyed during the battle with Frangipani. Eternal Kingdom cannot do without the Gundam. Warriors, we have to gather our resources and rebuild our legendary weapon.

Mission Objective: Submit 0/1000000 Magic Stones (full service)

Mission Penalty: You will not have a Gundam.

Mission Reward: The top 10 gamers who submit the most Magic Stones will have priority in obtaining the piloting rights. The other contributing gamers will receive corresponding Reputation Points and a lucky draw for Gundam piloting rights.]

The gamers were tempted by this mission because they could gain the chance to pilot the Gundam. The top 10 contributing gamers would have piloting rights. The rich gamers would strive to be the top 10 contributors.

But the Magic Stones amount was too much. Ten million Magic Stones were required. A normal gamer had to work for three days to earn one Magic Stone.

Though it was difficult, the gamers were still enthusiastic. Many gamers went to the Dungeon Lord Main Hall to contribute their Magic Stones.

While the gamers of Eternal Kingdom were striving to obtain Gundam piloting rights, the gamers of Victoria City were preparing to hunt for the Wyvern to earn the gold reward from Goldshire Town.

They had to track the Wyvern. Most of the gamers were daunted because they were unable to find traces of the Wyvern.