I'll also work hard to conquer the dungeon today.

Chapter 726, Section 2.7-13: La Soméshmiri Ruins: Treasure

The altar of the sun was in a more dilapidated state than anyone had imagined.

The most important solar calendar stone, according to legend, has long since fallen into ruins, turning into sand and dust with the passage of time, and ultimately destined to disappear. Its former glory can no longer be seen today.

The altar was incomplete, with countless cracks making it look extremely dilapidated and overgrown with weeds. Just like the disappearance of the Lasomethrin civilization, it had long been abandoned and turned into random graffiti on the ground, losing its sacred meaning.

“How outrageous… such a beautiful altar has been turned into this…” Miss Millie said sadly, looking at the altar.

Noyce sighed softly, "Time is indeed the mortal enemy of any civilization. No matter how glorious it was at the time, it will eventually become history or regret." Even so, the thought of that man's civilization becoming like this always gave her a feeling of the cruel twist of fate.

What would that proud king say if he saw his dynasty in its current state?

Shui Qi added casually, "To be precise, time is the mortal enemy of everything."

Whether it's regret, sin, or beauty, everything will be forgotten with time and eventually disappear forever.

Just like his former friend, he can no longer even remember his name or what he looks like.

[Sun Altar check-in complete.]

"It's finished so quickly? It feels unrealistically easy," Noyce said, frowning.

Shui Qi glanced at Noyce and said, "You can also ask for a higher difficulty level."

In fact, completing the Sun Altar challenge this time was already quite difficult. Besides requiring unwavering focus, it also demands enduring the agony of not seeing the finish line, and necessitates sufficient physical stamina. This challenge tests not only physical strength but also mental fortitude and willpower.

These check-in tasks are less like tasks and more like tests, trials, or selections for players.

However, it is still unknown what her purpose is. Miss Millie's thoughts are very well hidden. The only thing that is clear is that she cares a lot about the Lasomethminian civilization.

“Because they care, it becomes their weakness, and it also makes it easier to discern their intentions.” Dao Lin said thoughtfully, his icy blue eyes narrowing slightly.

"How to say?"

“I think the answer lies in…” Daolin paused, then added, “in the Ruins Battlefield.”

"The battlefield of ruins," Mu Yegui said.

"As expected... everyone is thinking of the same place..." Shui Qi chuckled softly.

They were supposed to be heading to the ruins battlefield, but in the end, the group ended up at the West Street Exchange.

The buildings on West Street have always been simple, built like children playing house, with bricks piled up and then covered with mud. Of course, there are also many small stalls and shops on the ground with a piece of cloth spread out around them.

Even so, there are still countless vendors on West Street, and the variety of goods is dazzling.

As one of the few construction shops, the exchange may seem inconspicuous, but at least legitimate shops are scarce, and you can still find one if you look carefully.

The store is very simple, with little decoration. The various tasks are simply divided into sections and randomly pasted on the wall. If you want to take one, you just peel it off and hand it to the waiter at the only bar in the store, and he will register it.

As a result, the already not-so-white walls became even more uneven in color, with patches of dark and light shades, looking like they had been patched up.

"In a sense, it's quite characteristic of the region," Shui Qi said slowly, glancing at the furnishings inside the exchange.

"How do I accept a mission?" Daolin asked, glancing at the dozing waiter.

The waiter, who had been sitting on a high stool with his arms crossed over his chest and his head drooping, dozing off like a chick pecking at rice, was startled by Dao Lin's sudden voice and jumped up, his eyes widening instantly. "Huh? Huh! What did you say?! I wasn't asleep!"

Dao Lin: "..." This doesn't seem like someone who hasn't slept.

Dao Lin, being kind, didn't expose him and asked his question again. "Take the task sheet down from the wall, then use this pen to write down the names of those who want to accept the task. The number of people accepting the task must be less than the required number; you can't write more than that. After writing the names, the task will automatically start calculating. Once completed, it will automatically appear on the task sheet. Then just give it to me to tally it up." He paused and added, "Newbies are advised to take on simpler tasks. The exchange is practically a local specialty. There are five tasks that are absolutely impossible to complete; I suggest you don't try them. Everyone who tried failed anyway, don't be a fool."

"Five absolutely impossible tasks?"

"Those five in red are the ones to avoid. Although the odds are ridiculously high, you'll still lose money if you fail. It's basically a losing proposition with no returns."

Mu Yegui looked at the four red title missions that were stuck on the far left. The waiter said there were five, but there were only four on the wall, so this last one might have already been taken down.
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[Quest: The Unbalanced Golden Scales]
Content: The famous merchant from Gris had a magical golden scale, but it was never truly balanced.

Requirement: Use the feather of truth to achieve fairness on the scales.

Location: Grace's House
Number of participants: Unlimited

Duration: Unlimited

Points: 1000 (1 point = 100 Ruin Coins)
Note: Failure to complete the mission will deduct 10% of your Relic Coins.
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[Quest: The Mystery of the Vanished Fur Ball]
Content: Mrs. Barry has an adorable fur ball, but it disappears into thin air every now and then.

Requirement: Solve the mystery of the disappearing fur balls.

Location: Baturan
Number of participants: Unlimited

Duration: Seven days

Points: 1000 (1 point = 100 Ruin Coins)
Note: Failure to complete the mission will deduct 10% of your Relic Coins.
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[Mission: Dispel the Fog from the Ruins Battlefield]
Content: There seem to be some strange creatures in the ruins battlefield shrouded in mist, but where does this mist come from?

Requirement: Address the root cause.

Location: Ruins Battlefield

Number of participants: Unlimited

Duration: Unlimited

Points: 10000 (1 point = 100 Ruin Coins)
Note: Failure to complete the mission will deduct 10% of your Relic Coins.
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[Mission: All members unharmed]
Content: On a night of aurora, at the boundary between the past and the future, darkness is about to descend.

Requirement: All members must survive.

Location: Unknown

Number of participants: Unlimited

Deadline: Night of the Aurora

Points: 100000 (1 point = 100 Ruin Coins)
Note: Failure to complete the mission will deduct 10% of your Relic Coins.
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Shui Qi glanced at the points awarded for the other tasks. Most of them gave single-digit points, and double-digit points were rare, while those four tasks all gave four-digit points or more. Given their penniless state, it was like a piece of fresh meat placed in front of a hungry wolf, making them extremely hungry.

Noyce took a deep breath and said, "I'm starting to lose control." She really wanted to do it anyway.

"Accept it. Why shouldn't you? Think about your own pockets, do you have the right to say no?"

"No, no, no, Shui Qi, calm down...we don't have any money!"

"Have you ever heard the saying?" Shui Qi glanced at Noyce and asked.

"what?"

"These days, those who owe money are the bosses."

"..."

(End of this chapter)