CHAPTER 467
Mission Assignment
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"Lord Qinghan, if I recall correctly, you're still under Crane Light's command, aren't you?"
"Heguang hasn't received any transfer orders stating you've been reassigned from Qingyue Heavy Armor, has he?"
Ye Qinghan glanced at He Guang, then at her smiling master. Is this another test?
She was genuinely feeling a bit like a snake afraid of ropes after a decade of being tied to a well!
But there was no choice—a master's command could not be disobeyed. She could only follow Hakkou to the mansion.
This was Ye Qinghan's second visit to the Wolf's Den, and Hakko's attitude had noticeably softened.
"Sister Heguang, you needn't be so formal. Qinghan feels a bit uncomfortable. Just call me Qinghan."
He Guang smiled and gave Ye Qinghan's fox-like head a firm pat. "The mission code is Morning Exercise."
"Here are the mission details. Take a look." Yu Meng casually tossed a document onto the table before starting to prepare her gear.
Heguang remained silent, her expression gradually turning serious. Ye Qinghan understood—this was the respect both of them held for a formidable foe.
Mission Duration: Thirty minutes.
Team Members: Dragon Slayer, Yu Meng, ***.
Target Coordinates: K17-450-S32.
Requirements: Eliminate all enemy forces within a five-kilometer radius, purge the wasteland, and reclaim the territory.
Details: Same as before. Nothing to discuss. Get in and out fast.
That was all the information on the file. Ye Qinghan scanned it in a glance—it was indeed very casual.
"Sister Heguang, do you genuinely respect Qinghan, or is it this earring of hers you revere?"
Heguang and Yumeng both turned their heads in surprise. Both were undeniably beauties of rare, unparalleled beauty.
Yet just that profile alone made Ye Qinghan keenly understand why they were called Valkyries.
They were truly both fierce and handsome. When heavy armor was draped over their bodies, their gazes turned icy and impassive.
"Even a Concept-level Authority isn't without flaws. Its appearance on you proves you've demonstrated your strength—you deserve this power. You are far more formidable than the Authority itself."
"Is this how you usually suck up?" Ye Qinghan tilted her head, smiling.
"Usually it's Xiao Ai sucking up to He Guang."
He Guang and Yu Meng swiftly donned all their gear. Now, not a single inch of skin was exposed—their bodies were encased in an array of weapons and equipment…
Two heavily armored warriors, one clad in black and the other in white, donned their final masks, and with that, an overwhelming sense of pressure descended.
"Qinghan, are you ready?"
"Wait, Sister Heguang, it seems like every piece of equipment here is strapped onto your skirt armor…"
"So, are you ready?"
"Xiao Ai, you won't even spare Qinghan a full set of armor?"
"If you're ready, let's go."
"……"
Usually, the clatter of their battle boots echoed loudly, as if announcing the arrival of the Valkyries.
But now, clad in heavy armor, their footsteps were unusually light. Even the metal-like armor rarely produced the clanging or scraping sounds typical of metal.
All that could be heard was the faint, labored breathing of the armor itself, and the surging, turbulent energy coursing through it.
Ye Qinghan dared not imagine what it would look like when these two fully unleashed their power.
And today, she would fight side by side with two genuine Valkyries!
This was the Chamber. Only upon reaching this location did Yu Meng explain the detailed combat mission to Ye Qinghan.
Upon reaching the target area, Ye Qinghan must venture alone into the heart of the death zone. Within three minutes, she must successfully deploy the "magic artifact" to establish spatial suppression.
Following that, she must swiftly move to two peripheral areas of the death zone to establish protective barriers, preventing the Apostles from scattering and creating greater threats.
Finally, Ye Qinghan must proceed to the designated location. Under the cover of He Guang and Yu Meng, she must single-handedly eliminate every last Apostle.
Ye Qinghan: …
"Wait, is this right? You two are dressed so heavily, fully geared from head to toe—what exactly are you two supposed to do?"
"Miss Qinghan, you can go tell Amber on us, but only after we complete the mission."
"Got it. I remember now—the Executioner's Blade never plays by the rules… Obey, right?"
Heguang said nothing, merely pounding Yu Meng's left shoulder with a gauntlet harder than steel.
Two crisp metallic clangs echoed. Ye Qinghan shook her head helplessly, scooped up a "treasure" resembling a water barrel from the side, slung it over her back, and was promptly pulled by Yu Meng through the massive gate ahead.
In the blink of an eye, the trio arrived in the Northern Realm, where temperatures plummeted below freezing.
The armor's thermoregulation activated instantly. With a sound like air escaping from a truck's brakes, the two Valkyries' battle suits came to life, their seams glowing with red breathing lights.
Zhanlong detached the weapon strapped to her back—resembling a massive battering ram—and placed it neatly at her feet. With a thunderous punch, four claws instantly sprang forth, anchoring it to the ground like a concrete bollard.
Immediately, the Godslayer Greatsword, previously holstered at her lower back, slid along the modular rail running like an external spine down her back, as if guided by an automatic feeding system.
Pulling the blade free and planting it into the ground, Hakkou spoke calmly.
"The mission duration is thirty minutes. Return here ten minutes before the end. Understood?"
Yu Meng tilted her head. Against the backdrop of black mist, her ghostly mask and icy eyes were utterly unsettling.
"Understood."
Ye Qinghan watched the two Valkyries with such cool confidence and felt his own resolve strengthen!
"Clear…"
Heguang and Yumeng didn't seem to expect Ye Qinghan's response either. After Yumeng finished speaking, the two vanished in an instant, gone in the blink of an eye…
"Damn it… I should've known!"
Ye Qinghan cursed under her breath, but what could she do? Her master trusted her so deeply, and besides, this was exactly what she wanted!
She wanted to become someone her master could rely on. If Hakkou was the Valkyrie exclusively belonging to Lord Gu Ai,
Then Qinghan wanted to be the Valkyrie exclusively for her Master.
Ye Qinghan soared forth on her sword, heading straight for the deathly realm shrouded in black mist. Her first task was to reach the very center of the land!
Ye Qinghan hadn't flown far when a deafening explosion erupted, followed by a shockwave that knocked her straight out of the sky!
Before she could regain her footing, a massive axe swung down from the faceless figure before her!
"Heguang! Yumeng! Are you two just not good enough to play fair?!"
"Frostblade Formation!"
The sword case instantly materialized before Ye Qinghan, blocking the axe blow as it instantly unfolded!
"Fallen Immortal…"
Just as Ye Qinghan prepared to unleash the Fallen Immortal Ruler, the Hunter's claw slammed him down from the sky!
"Gah… Damn it…"
"Breaking Army Sword Formation! Release!"
In an instant, his pupils glowed gold—a fusion of immortal arts from two worlds!
The moment the Sword Array of the Vanquished Army erupted, Ye Qinghan instantly tore the hunter before her to shreds!
"Damn it, I'm a Valkyrie too!"
As the words left her lips, another deafening roar erupted from the right. A purple pillar of light, like a torrential downpour of pear blossom needles, illuminated the mist. Another wave of energy surged from the right!
Ye Qinghan merely braced against the shockwave, preparing to summon her magical artifact…
"Who is that? Yu Meng! It's you, right?"
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