Curse Return: Swordsmith Start

Chapter 211 Special Mission

"It's just intelligence gathering; have the cleanup forces been notified?"

"Forehead..

From that expression of being suddenly stumped, you can probably tell what's going on without even having to answer.

The thin man from Yue slapped his forehead, utterly speechless.

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"That's why the principal is always worried about you, isn't it?"

I wonder where he learned his scatterbrained personality? Did he just spend too much time with Xia Youjie and automatically forget about his brain?

Gojo Satoru stuck out his tongue, and after being reminded, he picked up his phone and started making a call.

Yue Ren looked around and his peripheral vision caught sight of a corner at the deepest part of the laboratory.

Is it there...?

Turning around, the corner was blocked by a huge iron cabinet, which looked fine at first glance.

However, after obtaining the "memory" and "vision" of the birth of that strange object, things became much more complicated.

Under Gojo Satoru's questioning gaze, Yueren walked up to the box and casually pushed it aside.

The space behind the gap is exposed.

"Oh, interesting..."

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After notifying those outside, Gojo Satoru hung up the phone and followed with a smirk. There was an unexpected discovery? Bringing Echizen along was definitely the right decision.

It was a small, dark room, only about three or four square meters in size, with the walls covered with dense incantations.

Judging from its function, it's for concealment and eliminating presence. Is something hidden here?

After observing the situation, Gojo understood why he hadn't noticed it himself.

With the double protection of physical defenses and a protective barrier, plus his unremarkable nature, it's not surprising that his "six eyes" didn't detect anything unusual.

The further they went, the more they frowned. Something was wrong with this aura... It didn't feel like a curse, but rather a foul odor that made them feel uneasy. What was going on?

At the bottom, in the very center of the dark room, is a stone platform about half a person's height.

There was nothing on it; someone took it beforehand?

But the moment Yue Ren stepped into the dark room, a long-unseen change occurred again, and his retina received a notification from the system.

And it's a bit different from before.

"Alien world detected. Host, please be aware."

"Post a task"

Mission objective: Investigate the truth.

Time Limit: None

"The transfer channel has been established."

I see. I knew something was wrong.

Does this mean it's from another world? But why is it here? Did I cause this?

If we follow his theory of teleportation magic, this situation is not incomprehensible.

Just like when a stone is chiseled open, it's normal for cracks to appear if the technique isn't right...

Several possibilities flashed through my mind in an instant.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing that Koshito had suddenly stopped and was staring blankly at the seemingly empty floor of the dark room, Gojo Satoru was somewhat puzzled.

"It seems trouble has found us first..."

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"What do you mean?"

Gojo Satoru keenly realized that what Eshito was referring to might not be these malicious experiments.

"You should be able to sense it too, there's something unusual here, there's a certain aura about this place."

It shouldn't be something from this world.

"What this means is..."

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"It's just speculation, but it seems like there's a problem with the barrier of this world, possibly a crack or something, allowing something from another world to leak in..."

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The Yue people couldn't think of any other possibility.

And these scoundrels found her precisely... no, they found her. Like attracts like, how awful.

The strange aura surrounding us seemed to be able to react to negative emotions.

"Are you kidding me? You mean we're facing enemies from other worlds?"

Why would something like this happen...?

Gojo Satoru, I never expected that such a mission would lead to such an unbelievable thing.

"It's still unclear, so the most important thing right now is to figure out the cause and find the location of the crack. The sooner we do, the better... Looks like we're in for a lot of work."

As he spoke, Yue Ren stepped forward, placed one hand on the ground, and released "Tracing the Source" in an attempt to obtain some clues.

But to his surprise, upon contact with that aura, countless disgusting negative emotions were immediately perceived: pain, death, despair, fear... Yue Ren's expression changed, and he almost vomited.

They immediately cut off the exploration.

Damn it, this thing is seriously polluting the mind; it's pure human malice. The last time I encountered something like this was when I was fighting that powerful cursed spirit.

"Are you alright?"

Seeing that something was wrong with Yue Ren beside him, Gojo Satoru subconsciously patted his shoulder.

"It's nothing, just a bit disgusting. Be careful not to let this stuff get on you, it'll contaminate you."

The bad news is that this thing is invisible and intangible, so most people can't detect it. Getting infected with it would be a terrible thing.

Regardless of its effect, anything that can influence the mind or guide negative emotions is extremely dangerous.

So it seems that the appearance of that disgusting thing just now was not an accident. Those scoundrels must have been possessed by this thing and used this alien power to create something with the cursed spirit and flesh, a product of a chemical reaction... This is not good news either.

He turned to look at Gojo Satoru.

"It seems your next task, teacher, is settled. We can't let this thing run rampant in this world. Just a tiny bit of its aura can cause this chemical reaction. If we let this filth completely seep in, it won't be as simple as the national-level danger we faced last time."

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No, do we really need to do this...?

"Remember this feeling, then find its source and find a way to seal it off. This requires us to go back and discuss it with the principal."

As he spoke, the Yue people took out a specially made box, guided these auras in, and sealed them away.

"And you."

"I go into this world to find the specific reasons, and that is still the fundamental solution."

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"Could these things have come from the world you returned from?"

"No, it should be another world."

He had just checked and found that the system's teleportation technique had generated new world coordinates. The system must have used this to find the coordinates of the source world, leaving him unsure of what to think.

Is this how a new world begins? It truly shows how unpredictable life can be.

Unlike last time, this time there was a compelling reason to go. If, as he suspected, "two worlds are merging," then no one could predict what would happen, let alone the fact that, as things stand now, the situation is absolutely terrible.

Watching the constantly changing expressions on Yueren's face, Gojo Satoru had no idea what kind of inner turmoil he was going through.

"It seems you have many secrets to keep."

"Of course, otherwise how could I have accomplished so much?"

From the moment he first arrived in this world, if it weren't for a cheat code, he wouldn't even have had the right to embark on the path to becoming stronger.

Deep down, I still have some concerns about this system, which is one of the reasons why I insist on doing many things on my own.

Although it's not something you can say outright, it's not a big deal for close friends and family to know that you have a secret. After all, everyone has secrets.

"Hahaha...that's right. So, are you leaving now or not?"

Seeing that Yue Ren readily admitted it, Gojo Satoru didn't press the matter further. After all, as he said, whether there was a secret or not was irrelevant, as long as the person in front of him was indeed Yue Ren.

"Of course I'll go back and report properly. I don't want to get scolded again next time I come back."

"Haha, so there are scenes you don't want to face too."

"Isn't that obvious?"

My sister's angry face is still quite intimidating, isn't it?

They gathered and sealed away the surrounding energy, and then left.

As expected, when they came out of the building, there were already relevant personnel around.

Upon seeing the two of them, they bowed very respectfully.

"I've subdued the few noteworthy ones; I'll leave the task of bringing them back to you."

"clear."

Upon returning to the academy to report, the principal immediately took notice. After conducting a test that confirmed that the substance could trigger negative emotions and make people paranoid, everything related to it was immediately classified as top secret.

The Yue people's proposed solution was adopted, and the search efforts were intensified.

When I got home, I told my sister that I needed to go on a mission to another city, and unsurprisingly, I saw those eyes that were both oppressive and scrutinizing.

"This time, I hope I won't disappear for two years."

"I promise that even if it takes time, I will keep my family informed regularly."

It wasn't an exaggeration; once he understood the mechanics of the system's teleportation technique, he could naturally return. Although there would be a one-month cooldown period, that would be enough.

...Well, there's nothing we can do about that then.

Sure enough, I went too far last time. My older sister is still very magnanimous.

The next day, after discussing the basic operations with the principal and others, the Yue people set off again. It was just another ordinary day, a day that no one noticed.

Connect the coordinates, move across, and after the flash of light, a new world appears.

The first thing that catches the eye... is... a large ball of light?

This is not a description, but a reality. In the endless darkness, a large ball of light appeared before them. What made Yue Ren feel even more strange was his own state.

Am I currently in a conscious state?

"External variables, what are they for?"

"Who are you?"

"God, the world, the origin"

"I see, so this state... was it that you 'captured' it as soon as it arrived?"

"Correct answer, external variable, what is the point of seeking it?"

"My world has been infiltrated by something from this world, and I've come to investigate why."

"...

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"None of these things have been seen in this world."

"I've put it on my person. Let me see... Hmm, this works too."

With a casual wave of his hand, the sealed object in the storage space was taken out, and its unique alien aura was leaked out.

".. ."

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"It is indeed something of this world, and I apologize for that." So, I've cleared my name? Speaking of which, since it's world consciousness, then you...

"Your body has no ill intentions, you are allowed to pass, and I will give you a courtesy." Before he could finish speaking, Yue Ren's gaze returned to his own body after hearing these voices.

They were kicked out.

He was stunned for a moment, then burst into uncontrollable laughter and tears. What a strange encounter! To see something like "world consciousness" the moment he entered the new world was truly the first time he had ever seen anything like it.

"I must say, he's quite a unique guy."

And what does "owing a gift" mean...?

Seeing the so-called "Blessing of Mana" that appeared in the status bar, Yue Ren's feelings about this "world consciousness" warmed up a lot.

"The Blessing of Mana"

Effect: It is favored by Mana, allowing for more precise control and communication.

He was initially a little confused about what it meant, but he understood after his consciousness returned to his body.

The so-called "Mana" must be the magic of this world. It is omnipresent. If it can be communicated with easily, it will be very convenient for his main purpose of investigating the problem.

When a homeowner offers such level of convenience on their first visit to someone else's home, it's no wonder the homeowner's attitude changed.

However, looking at the surrounding environment, Yue Ren felt helpless.

Familiar surroundings, familiar atmosphere—once again, the Middle Ages, once again, another world... Could it be that he has some inexplicable connection with these elements?

However, this time, it seems to be a slightly more advanced world than before.

Everywhere you look, you can see "dog ears" and "cat ears," and you can also catch glimpses of mutants who look like "lizardmen," as well as humans.

The reason it is described as "advanced" is twofold: firstly, the harmonious coexistence between humans and other races, and secondly, the variety of tools available.

Whether it's the carriages that seem to be powered by magical beasts, or the props around them that seem to be powered by mana and used as public facilities, they all silently proclaim that this seems to be a rather advanced world.

Even the magic in the air called Mana seems to possess characteristics similar to those of living beings; the Yue people can even sense their emotions.

It seems we've arrived in an extraordinary world.

So, where should we start our investigation next? There doesn't seem to be any "strange" aura around.

With these questions in mind, the Yue people began to stroll through the streets, gathering information at the same time.

The writing system is from another world, so I should need to learn it. And the language... I can actually understand it? Is it a coincidence or...?

The location appears to be a city, and a very prosperous one at that.

Passing by the vendors, the basic fruits and vegetables were similar to those on Earth, but there were also special fruits from another world. Could it be from some otherworldly work?

That's all the information we can get from observation alone. Next, Yue Ren decides to go back to his old ways and find a tavern to gather some intelligence.

As I was pondering, a strange sensation suddenly enveloped my entire body, and I was suddenly surrounded by an ominous power—a power that was even deeper and more concentrated than that aura.

Attack! ? ?

The Yue man instantly became alert, his weapon appeared in his hand, and he unleashed his full power.

However, this ominous aura that enveloped the world was strangely not going to do anything to him, but instead "enveloped" everything around him, making it appear as if the world had stopped.

The hawkers' cries, the galloping horse-drawn carriages, the birds in the air, and the fluttering leaves all came to a standstill.

What's going on here?

The next moment, a purplish-black mist enveloped the world, and he was also enveloped for a moment.

When he realized what had happened, he was already gone, and he found himself in... a familiar alley, the place where he had returned from the so-called "world consciousness".

This is..