171 Burning Penocchio

[Invite group members confirmed: Celia*Krumin]

[Task retrieval completed]

[Mission 1: Help Celia repair the large magic circle in Grand Forest and Sky City]

[Task 2: Have direct conversations with at least two apostles]

[Note: There is a certain chance of triggering an exclusive mission in this mission]

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Tang Hao was slightly startled. This time the invitation task had more things than before. The task process was doubled. The task of repairing the big magic circle was expected. As for the second task... this was an indirect recognition of the game. Is Leah's identity apostle?

In the game plot, although Celia does not adventure with the player, as long as the player encounters something they don’t know during the adventure, they can always find the answer by going to Celia, whether it is human, elves, or heaven. There is almost nothing that Celia doesn't know about, whether it's from the demon world or from the demon world.

Then coupled with other signs, everything points to Celia being the Thirteenth Apostle, the one who knows everything!

But now, the tasks posted in the chat room are still related to the apostles.

After the chat room became official, the relationship between group member recruitment tasks and inviting group members has become very clear.

For example, Aoi Miyamori is an animation producer. She has been interested in animation production since she was a student, and worked with several friends to produce an animation for "Seven Lucky Gods". Therefore, Kato Megumi and Yukino's task is animation production. , closely related to Miyamori Aoi's career and interests.

Another example is Mirai Kuriyama. She was originally a killer hired by the Nase family to obliterate the other side of the realm, namely Akito Kambara. But in the process of getting along, she gradually fell in love with the target of her assassination, Kambara Akito, and eventually sacrificed her life to save Kambara Akito. Therefore, the mission that Yadou Shen and Ichihiyawa invited her to, just in time It was the strongest desire in her heart.

There is also All Might, the true hero and the symbol of peace. The mission given to Gintoki Sakata in the chat room is also a heroic career. Although a monetary value is added as a criterion for completing the mission, based on Sakata Gintoki’s character , even if it is something without any benefit, at the critical moment, he will take the initiative to rush forward.

These three examples fully demonstrate that the tasks released by the chat room and the identities and wishes of the invited group members are closely related.

Now it's Celia's turn. If the first task is her wish, then the second task is obviously her identity.

However, when talking to the two apostles head-on, most of them do not include Celia, so the apostle who can be contacted the fastest at present... one is Lotus, and the second one may be Di Ruigi.

Thinking of this, Tang Hao suddenly felt dizzy. One of the two apostles can control minds, and the other is a source of plague infection. Each one is more dangerous than the other. To have a direct conversation with them is no different than to die.

No matter how pitiful their plight is, their harm to humans is real.

"What's wrong with you?" Celia suddenly found the three of them standing there stunned, thinking that they had also been invaded by dark forces, and couldn't help asking nervously.

"Nothing." Asuna smiled and shook her head, then looked at Tang Hao.

After a while, Tang Hao's physical strength had not yet recovered, but it did not prevent him from speaking. He suddenly showed a righteous expression, "Actually, I was thinking about the big magic circle. Since this matter concerns the entire Arad continent, If your safety is in danger, then we can’t sit back and ignore it. Maybe we are lacking in ability, but if you need it, we are willing to accompany you to repair the big magic circle.”

Ah, the deception has begun.

Kirito and Asuna instinctively thought of the scene of their first contact with Tang Hao. It was too painful to look back on the past.

Celia didn't think much about it, and said happily: "Captain, you are too humble. If you can defeat Sauta, you must be experienced adventurers. I am honored to get your help, but I don't have it myself." How much confidence..."

"About the big magic circle, I have only seen some in ancient books, and my memory is a little blurry."

"Where's that ancient book?" Asuna asked.

"Can't find it anymore."

"Then how much do you know?"

Celia thought for a while, "I still remember some knowledge about repairing the Great Magic Array, but I don't know if it is accurate..."

"I think this is enough." Tang Hao interrupted, "Since Sauta kidnapped you and asked you to repair the big magic circle, it means that you have this ability. No matter what, we should try it first. Give it a try.”

In Tang Hao's opinion, Celia's memory and power as an elf should be gradually awakening. Perhaps when she sees the big magic circle, her memory in this area can be completed. Of course, if it really doesn't work, it won't be that troublesome for them to go back.

"Okay, let's go, please."

Celia thought for a while and quickly agreed to Tang Hao's proposal.

Gran Forest is located in a remote place. Except for a few of them, no one else knows that there is something wrong with the big magic circle. If they ask for help from the principality, it may take ten and a half months to go back and forth. During this time, If the great magic circle were to be more seriously damaged, the consequences would be disastrous.

Afterwards, a group of four people moved towards the depths of Graca.

But Tang Hao was still a little hesitant as to whether he should settle the matter today.

This is not a question of whether he thinks about it or not, but his current physical condition is a bit bad. If there is a battle, he can only fight soy sauce. If he remembers correctly, there is a fire girl deep in Graca, the Flame Bi. If Nuoxiu accidentally conflicts with her, it will be difficult for them to deal with it with their current combat power.

However, the dark power has spread here, and the problem of the big magic circle is also very serious. Every second of delay makes Celia's repair more difficult, and there is no room for delay.

"That's fine..."

In the end, Tang Hao decided to move forward as quickly as possible. If there was a real conflict with the fire girl, he could use spell cards to deal with her.

He has no shortage of trump cards or anything.

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Not sure of the specific time, but around five o'clock in the afternoon, the group came to the second half of Graca, a forest burned by flames. The blazing flames grilled the earth, giving people the feeling that it was almost as hot as a dog, and Most importantly, the way forward was completely blocked by flames.

"Who is it? Breaking into my forest!"

Just when Tang Hao was about to use the spell card to open a way and force his way through the flames, a fiery red figure quickly floated over.

This is a black-haired woman with an exposed and hot figure. Flames are burning everywhere in her body, and she is extremely flamboyant.

Kirito and Asuna's pupils shrank, and they immediately became alert. On the way, they had already heard Tang Hao talk about the flames of Penosio. Now it seems that this female magician is probably even more difficult to deal with than Sauta. deal with.

Celia walked out first and looked at the fire girl floating in the air, "Are you Penosio? I heard Sauta talking about you and I know that you sealed the forest to prevent people from approaching the big magic circle. , I am going to repair the big magic circle now, can you remove the flames? And if these flames continue to spread, it may cause a terrible fire if you are not careful."

"Ha!" Pinocchio grinned, with a crazy expression on his face, "This is the magic flame I created. Nothing you are worried about will happen. As for repairing the big magic circle, little girl, you'd better go home and wash it. Go to sleep, this is not something you can interfere with."

"but……"

"There is nothing but, I need to use this flame to prevent the things inside from escaping. This is my last warning to you. If you still want to break in, then I will turn into ashes and die here!"

As he spoke, Penosio raised the staff in his hand upwards, and countless flames danced in mid-air, quickly converging into a huge fireball.

"Celia!"

As soon as Asuna saw it, she and Kirito rushed forward, protecting Celia behind them.

Tang Hao also quietly held the spell card in his hand.

"Huh?" Just as the battle between the two sides was about to break out, Penosio noticed the auras of Kirito and Asuna, and his eyes flashed, "Are you... elves?"

Asuna was stunned and immediately replied: "Yes, we are elves."

Kirito and Asuna who passed the elf job transfer did not just give themselves some elf attributes, but actually transformed from humans into elves of another race. It's just that they are different from normal elves. Normally, they can hide their elven characteristics and use human appearance to represent people. But when they need to use the power of elves, they can liberate these characteristics and become real elves.

"Elves?" Celia was also startled, and couldn't help but look at the two of them. Sure enough, she found that Kirito and Asuna's ears had become a little pointy, and she was immediately surprised, "So you are elves, and I am still the first." It’s the first time I’ve seen an elf!”

No, you are an elf too.

Tang Hao murmured in his heart, while paying attention to Pinocchio, he found that her eyes were no longer as wary and hostile as before.

"So that's it." Pinocchio put away his staff and the fireball in mid-air gradually dispersed. "As far as I know, all the elves were wiped out in the fire in Gran Forest. I didn't expect that there were still survivors. If it's an elf, it might be possible to repair the big magic circle."

This elf is not that elf. Binoxiu didn't know the inside story and there was a misunderstanding. Naturally, Tang Hao and the others would not take the initiative to explain.

"So, you are willing to remove the flame?" Celia asked.

"No, I will not remove the flame, otherwise the things inside will escape." Penosio shook his head, "But I will open a hole for you to enter, so that your purpose is achieved. In addition... I want Go with you."

"Huh?" Everyone was stunned.

Pinocchio said matter-of-factly: "The reason I stay here is to protect the great magic circle. Since you are here for this, of course I have an obligation to help you."

Tang Hao blinked in confusion, what's going on, Lieyan Pinocchio actually took the initiative to help them.

At this time, he couldn't help but have an illusion, as if a strange voice flashed in his head:

Ding, Burning Flame Pinocchio has become a companion!