Hyperdimensional Warlock

Chapter 3990 Hidden Crisis

Lizzie's words made April 1st fall into deep thought.

He murmured in a low voice:
"Is it enough to just become stronger?"

Lizzie nodded gently: "Yes, no matter in which world, the words of the strong are the most useful."

The emotions in April 1st's eyes kept changing. Slowly, he went from confusion to hesitation, and finally to determination.

"I understand."

Before today, he had only one goal, to find his sister, regardless of life or death.

Now that he had finally found his sister, his goal began to become unclear again. Apart from his anger and hatred towards Wilson, he could not see a way forward.

But Lizzie's words helped him regain his direction.

Become stronger and take revenge.

The strong change the rules, make the rules, and subvert the rules.

Maybe coming back from the dead is possible?

Lizzie didn't know what April 1st was thinking. If she knew, she would probably sweat and rub her forehead.

It is basically impossible to resurrect the dead...

……

When Lizzie and April 1st were talking, Angel did not speak, but listened silently.

It was not until April 1st's eyes regained their luster that Angel spoke softly.

But he didn't say it to April 1st, instead he looked at Lizzie:

"Welcome to become an awakener."

Lizzie was stunned for two seconds, and soon realized what Angel meant.

Just now, in order to comfort April 1st, she said, "The small garden can help him become a strong man." This sentence may seem insignificant, but to some extent, it indirectly recognizes the existence of the small garden.

And when she recognizes the small garden, she is the real awakener.

This is the implicit meaning of Ingres's words.

"Although you seem to be misleading me, this is indeed what I was thinking just now." Lizzie looked at Angel.

Ingres first said, "Don't forget, this is a small garden," and Lizzie repeated this sentence later, which was actually a kind of guidance.

Therefore, Lizzie knew very well that although Angel had not said anything just now, their conversation was actually within Angel's expectations.

"Whether the small garden exists or not, and whether I can become an awakener here, I will see it with my own eyes."

Although Lizzie did not immediately admit the identity of the "Awakener", there was a softening in her words, which was also a change.

Angel chuckled and then looked at April 1st.

He didn't comfort or encourage, but just whispered: "In the wizard world, there is a popular saying."

"——Death is not the end."

April 1st looked up suddenly. He was just thinking about... coming back to life. Angel suddenly said this, which completely touched his heart.

"Sir, are you talking about resurrection from the dead?"

Even Lizzie looked at Angel.

But Angel shook his head: "Resurrection from the dead is basically impossible."

"However, when you become strong enough, it is not impossible for you to see your sister again."

At this point, Angell explained the concept of "Quest World" to April 1st.

That is the world of the dead.

If Xidaya is lucky, she will enter the Quest world in the soul tide.

And if April 1st is strong enough to maintain his own identity in the Quest world, then he will have a chance to meet Xidaya.

Of course, the odds may be like finding a needle in a haystack.

But at least it's not zero.

On the other hand, because of Ingres's words "resurrection from the dead is impossible", there was some disappointment in April 1st's eyes.

But the following words made April 1st fall into long contemplation.

Quest World... a special world covering the pan-plane.

Did your sister go there?
Angel: "Just like Lizzie said, become stronger. No matter what your goal is at this moment, as long as you move forward, you will always find a way out."

Nothing is absolute. Even when Ingres talked about "the impossibility of resurrection from the dead" just now, he did not use absolute words.

"As long as you keep moving forward, you will always find the exit."

April 1st kept this sentence in mind. As long as it is not absolute, there is always a way out.

"Thank you, sir."

Angel smiled and stopped talking about this somewhat unrealistic topic.

Then he looked at April 1st and Lizzie.

"Let's get back to the point. Although Xidaya's body has been dug out in the box garden, in reality, she is still sleeping in the Tina Building."

"I can't affect the reality of your world."

"So, regarding Xitianya's body..." Angel looked at Lizzie: "Perhaps, I can only ask for your help."

April 1st also looked at Lizzie with expectation.

Lizzie was silent for a moment, then nodded gently: "If in reality, Xitianya's body is really under the floor of the cleaning room, I will help."

April 1st stood up and thanked Lizzie solemnly.

Lizzie opened her mouth for a long while before she whispered, "This matter itself is the fault of Tina Entertainment. Even if you don't ask me to do it, I will definitely intervene when I know about it."

April 1st's eyes were filled with emotion. He lowered his head and said again in a hoarse voice, "Thank you."

"If Ms. Lizzie needs me for anything, I will do everything I can to help... Although I am weak now, I will work hard to become stronger."

Lizzie: “…”

Lizzie: "If you really want to help, then come and be my assistant."

April 1st raised his head, a little confused: "Huh?"

Angel: "???"

Lizzie: "I'm working on a case in real life that may be related to the underground district. You used to live in the underground district, so you can be my assistant for the time being and help me with this case."

April 1st's expression showed surprise.

Lizzie added: "Of course, I'm not pitying you. I also need time to prove the existence of the box garden. If you become my assistant, it means I'm keeping you under my watch."

April 1st nodded repeatedly to show his agreement.

When Angel saw this scene, he felt a little strange.

Are all the people from Tina Entertainment like this?
Vera took Lizzie as her assistant for no apparent reason, and now Lizzie wants to take April 1st as her assistant.

So, hiring assistants is part of our corporate culture?

Although Angel's heart was full of questions, he had to admit that if April 1st could get Lizzie's help in reality, his growth rate would be amazing.

The only thing the Dream Mirror Organization can provide on April 1st is online knowledge and intelligence.

But illusory knowledge and information cannot be immediately converted into real strength.

But Lizzie has this ability.

So, following Lizzie on April 1st is definitely a good thing.

After April 1st and Lizzie confirmed the "employment" relationship, Angel tapped the table lightly with his knuckles. The crisp sound immediately attracted their attention.

"Although your sister is dead, there are still some mysteries about her that have not been solved."

April 1st had a blank look on his face, but Lizzie had thought of something and said, "His sister used a fake name to enter Tina Entertainment. This is a bit strange."

Lizzie had already discovered this when she read the report before.

But at that time, thinking that Xida Ya was already dead, and the relatives of the deceased were still around, she did not bring it up. But now that Angel had put the matter out in the open, Lizzie spoke out her thoughts.

“A pseudonym means a false identity.”

"Tina Entertainment is very strict in recruiting people, and fake identities can still be identified. There is also a problem here."

Lizzie said this softly, "In short, Xia Diya... or Xi Daya, her situation is definitely not ordinary. Maybe she has some unknown secrets."

Having said that, Lizzie looked at April 1st.

April 1st's eyes were full of confusion, with only one thought in his mind: My sister has a special identity that is unknown to others? How come I don't know?
Looking at the clear and stupid eyes of April 1st, Lizzie sighed: "Well, you can't count on him."

He raised his head and looked at the calm young man opposite him: "So, you raised this doubt because you discovered something?"

Angel shrugged and spread his hands: "It wasn't me who discovered it, it was 'you' who discovered it."

Lizi realized that it was done by [Xakeniwa Lizi] again.

Angel: "According to your analysis, Xitianya might be a spy, and there might be an unknown organization behind her."

Lizzie stared in deep thought: "It's possible. The death of the old chairman of Prada Media gave rise to a brief but chaotic era of espionage. Xidaya happened to have joined the company during that period, so she could indeed be a spy."

April 1st protest: "How could my sister be a spy?"

Lizzie glanced at April 1st and said, "Did your sister tell me that she works at Tina Entertainment?"

April 1: "...I asked, but she didn't tell me."

"Tina Entertainment is not a small company that is not worth mentioning. For an ordinary family, even being a cleaner in Tina Entertainment is an extremely glorious thing." Liz: "But your sister didn't tell you where she works, even when you asked her. Don't you think it's strange?"

April 1st frowned and subconsciously wanted to refute, but he didn't know where to start.

Not to mention Lizi, he himself had doubted his sister before...

"But……"

"No buts. As my assistant, I need you to shut up at this time."

April 1: “…”

Lizzie ignored April 1st and looked at Angel: "What other information did I find out?"

Angel: "I don't know what information you found. But I just got some information by using some tricks."

Angel didn't say what this "little trick" was, but Lizzie subconsciously thought it was a fashion magic ability.

It is no secret in the magic circle that many monsters in the Heat series have the ability to obtain information.

However, what she didn't know was that the information Angel obtained was not obtained through fashion magic, but...

"Hidden Mission: "Hidden Crisis""

"Mission Overview: Although Xidaya is dead, the secrets hidden in her have not been completely solved. Those who left the Modern City in the past may come back at any time."

"Mission objective: Completely resolve the hidden crisis."

When April 1st came into contact with the bones in the iron box, the side quest "Return Home" was naturally completed.

After the task was completed, in addition to the reward, a new task immediately emerged.

This mission is "Hidden Crisis".

This is a task without a countdown, but it does not mean that there is plenty of time to complete it.

There is a sentence in the mission overview: "Those who leave may come back at any time."

Angel guessed that this sentence was actually implying that although there was no countdown, if these people returned, it was very likely that the crisis would explode immediately.

At that time, if the so-called "hidden crisis" has not been resolved, the mission will fail.

What is “anytime”? It could be the next second or it could be many years later.

But no matter what, this task cannot be taken lightly just because there is no countdown.

Also, the reason why Angel is so concerned about this mission is because it is... a hidden mission!
The hidden mission is of great importance and the rewards are rich, so Angel can't miss it.

However, hidden missions are often extremely difficult. If you rush into them, Angel can still rely on cheats to become invincible. But for missions like "Hidden Crisis", there are no direct clues, so it is very difficult to complete them.

However, Ingres is not alone.

Lizzie is awake now.

He could tell both [Real Liz] and [Box Liz] about this matter at the same time, and investigate on two fronts, which would definitely be much easier than looking for clues alone.

So, as soon as Angel found an opportunity, he quickly told him what happened to Xidaya.

"The information I got was very vague." Angel gave the outline of the hidden mission.

Lizi frowned and said, "People who left Modern City back then may come back at any time? What does this mean?"

Angel shook his head: "I don't know either, but from the intelligence feedback, Xidaya's death was too sudden, and there may be some hidden crises. I don't know what these crises are, but they are definitely not small."

"If it's not resolved, it's likely to affect other people."

Ingres said this and glanced at April 1st.

If the crisis is triggered, those "outsiders" are likely to turn their attention to April 1st. After all, April 1st is Xidaya's younger brother.

Lizzie quickly understood the point: "In other words, we need to investigate the secret of Xidaya and resolve this hidden crisis as soon as possible?"

Angel: "Yes. Although I have few clues so far and I don't know what the crisis is, through the clues I have received, I feel that there will be serious consequences if I don't deal with it..."

Angel's words were vague, but Lizzie didn't think it was wrong.

Some of the information obtained from the heat-type monsters does have the severity marked.

Lizzie pondered for a moment and said, "According to what you said, Xidaya may be related to someone outside of Modern City, so she may have been sent by an external organization to lurk in Tina Entertainment..."

"I will investigate this matter. If I find any clues, I will tell you."

The fact that Xidaya was lurking in Tina Entertainment meant that this matter might be related to Tina Entertainment and also to her new assistant.

Therefore, Lizzie couldn't stay out of it no matter what.

Since [Hokeniwa Lizi] was already investigating, she would take over the investigation and find out the hidden crisis... If possible, she hoped to resolve the crisis one step ahead of [Hokeniwa Lizi].

(End of this chapter)