Volume 12: Cafe Heroes Chapter 13: Cultural Front (Part 2)
'Quest Series: Knot of Light: The First Ring'
'Introduction: Your journey is not smooth, and it seems that concealing your identity is not a wise choice, especially on such an information-based planet.
Being followed, treated as a woman, and subjected to all kinds of insults, reality is obviously a more difficult game for you. Everything here makes you feel so uncomfortable that you even instinctively feel disgusted and irritated.
Fortunately, with the blessing of God, you still arrived at the Holy Light Chapel. The prosperous culture here makes you feel uneasy, and you hope to leave this planet as soon as possible to continue your journey. But unfortunately, God's favor on you has lost its effect at this moment, and the archbishop is not here. Although remote authority delivery is also possible, he has made a request of his own, hoping that you can agree to his task.
The Million Idols Project is a new project proposed by the Holy Light Cultural Front. Not only on the front battlefield, but also in the cultural field. Civilizations and organizations can be established through the bond of culture. It is not uncommon for an invincible battlefield to be defeated by culture. For example, in the ancient Mongols, the Russian Principality and Germany, cultural invasion has always been a top priority. This time, the Holy Light plan does not allow any ugliness and terror to appear. However, an anonymous threatening letter that cannot be traced to any source has made the Holy Light Sect anxious. Perhaps you can reasonably receive your own information through this task, and there will be more rewards. '
"'The theme of this big event is dreams and hope.'"
The archbishop's voice came through the headphones, seeming a little helpless.
"'If there is any terrorist attack, it will definitely cause large-scale distrust and panic, and lead to people's distrust of our organization. This is a planet with a large population. It can provide countless beliefs and strengths, and we must grasp them well.'"
"Can't you explain this kind of thing clearly?"
Li Lin thought for a while and said:
"Just tell those people clearly that special cases should be treated specially. There won't be too many things, right?"
"'Of course not. Do you think the audience is so easy to deal with? People only want to see what they want to see. Other explanations are useless, so we can only do our best. Do you think those idols perform safely every time? There are even people who have sent threatening letters and have been killed on the spot. There are twisted people everywhere. We can't identify everyone. We can only do our best to maintain the current order and safety.'"
"Then why me ?"
"'Do you think it's really appropriate for other big cans to be on stage? We are a cultural front, not really a front to threaten.'"
The Archbishop retorted, which made Li Lin feel that this statement made so much sense.
If you think about it carefully, a group of idols are jumping and dancing on the stage, and below them are a row of three-meter-tall mecha warriors, shining brightly like flashbulbs. If you think about it carefully, it seems that something is indeed not right.
It would be more appropriate to say that this is a live broadcast for prisoners to watch rather than a stage culture. And coupled with the fact that the Holy Light Combat Team greets each other with Holy Light, it is estimated that there are few people who are not blind after a concert. Although Holy Light is powerful and easy to use, the sound and light effects are still a bit too stimulating. The lighting technicians are blinded at any time. It is really unbearable.
"'You have a good image and you don't look like a reckless person, so you are the most suitable candidate.'"
The Archbishop spoke slowly and methodically on the phone, analyzing it in detail:
"'Besides, since you were once a teaching assistant in the history department, you are very familiar with various techniques and similar details, and you have a strong ability to accept them. After all, the archaeology department has seen everything, so we can rest assured. There are corresponding security facilities in other places, so you just need to be in charge of the main field.'"
"No, I'm still in the archaeology department..."
Li Lin said with a subtle look on his face, and after thinking about it, he still felt something was wrong.
After all, at the beginning he said he was here to look up information, and then suddenly gave himself the identity of a bodyguard, which always felt a bit bad.
After all, what he is good at is destroying the enemy, killing them directly without leaving anything behind, which is what suits his style. Protecting others is really difficult. Although it is quite interesting to experience another way of playing the game, Li Lin does not like this kind of idol world, so forget it.
"But to be honest, I don't really want to accept this mission..."
"'Of course, to support your mission, I will give you a complete set of camouflage equipment and a fairly generous reward. I believe you will like it.'"
"……What?"
"'In order to protect the safety of the cultural front, it is only natural to give bodyguards and agents a certain economic and political status, as well as some generous remuneration. Even George Jr. made a set of Iron Will Armor with his own salary. So as a special laborer in a special period, it is only natural for you to get a more generous reward, right? In this regard, we in the Holy Light have not done anything wrong, right?'"
"But, but I think I..."
"'You probably won't like a full set of Holy Light equipment, because it looks too bulky. I have a relatively old elven bracelet here, a legendary piece of jewelry once used by the third princess of the Elven Empire. It can detect all people and things around you that are hostile to you, and can temporarily affect the enemy's vision and perception. There are also some other miscellaneous small spells and legends, such as improving luck and having a guaranteed draw. Although it is a legend, the brooch holders of all generations have always been good to each other, so it may be somewhat credible. It's probably just to improve luck--'"
"Stop talking. I'll take it."
Li Lin agreed without hesitation.
"For a just cause, it's nothing for me to sacrifice some of my own feelings. Tell me how to protect him."
What the hell is he waiting for? He still remembers the luck-boosting equipment in the alliance when he chose his faction.
Although such things are usually nonsense in real life, this is a game! If the game says that luck is improved, then it is usually something that can really improve luck. Especially this kind of legendary equipment with its own legend, it is simply a free plug-in, what are you waiting for?
"'As expected, you are a reasonable person. I also know that you are definitely a pioneer of justice, so I have already discussed the relevant information and facilities with George. You just need to bring your equipment and report there directly. Oh, by the way, you can ask Angel for defensive guidance. She is a very outstanding graduate. You can ask her about bodyguards. I have something else to do here, so I won't talk for now.'"
That's it. You can discuss it with George when the time comes.
The archbishop hung up the phone as if he was avoiding something, leaving a busy tone.
However, Li Lin himself was refreshed and felt that this mission was a great success. Being a bodyguard for a while would give him a lucky artifact, so why not do it?
"Sir, I always feel that you are the kind of person who is actually being sold but still helps others count the money..."
"Only this time I agree..."
The two girls in my mind sighed sadly for some reason.
