Chapter 1 The Headquarters of Aufermera

North Continent, Aufermera headquarters.

"The Green Valley Town of South Continent was attacked. We lost this territory. The last message was an hour ago. Liu Cheng died in battle. Bashas and Xiao Rui retreated, and there is no new news now. I'm afraid they are in grave danger."

The exquisite crystal glass fell to the ground, and red wine left a blooming rose on the expensive Odivina handmade carpet. Head Dello's heavy breathing was like a bear, and his physique was similar to a bear, nicknamed "The White Bear of Aufermera."

This is Dello's study. He is sturdy and irritable. Naturally, there are no books on the bookshelf, but various types of guns, ammunition, daggers, and battle knives, like a small armory.

"Who moved our people?!" Dello glared.

In front of the desk was a tall middle-aged man, wearing a well-tailored suit, similar to a suit, but with subtle differences, more refined, and wearing a gold-rimmed monocle, with a gilded eyeglass chain hanging on his ear. If you ignore the strong muscles that support the clothes, this person looks like a scholar.

The second head of Aufermera, Xiao Jin.

Xiao Jin held a tablet computer in one hand and said lightly, "There are two enemies. One is the great warlord of South Continent, called Lü Cheng."

"I've heard his name. Gather the armed personnel in South Continent. I want him to pay blood for blood. Aufermera must avenge!"

Dello slapped the table and asked, "Who is the other person?"

"A meritorious killer on the dark web, Black Phantom."

"Give him to..." Just after saying three words, Dello's tone stagnated, he reacted, and his face was ugly, "How could we provoke him?!"

Black Phantom, a legendary and elusive killer, made Dello very afraid. This kind of unattached loner is the most difficult enemy to provoke. Aufermera has a large family and a big business. They are most afraid of legendary killers like Black Phantom. If they go crazy and assassinate the middle-level cadres of the family, it will be impossible to defend against.

Although Dello is impulsive, he knows who he can and cannot afford to provoke. Dealing with Lü Cheng can be done without scruples. Lü Cheng's power is entrenched in South Continent, and it is impossible to have any impact on Aufermera's headquarters far away in North Continent, but Black Phantom is different. He is a lone killer who can come to North Continent. Even Liu Cheng was killed. It is questionable whether the family's masters can pose a threat to Black Phantom.

Moreover, Black Phantom's whereabouts are erratic, and without a huge intelligence network, he can't even find anyone. The organization he serves is the world's largest intelligence network. To deal with people on the dark web, you still have to ask the dark web for help. Dello feels that he will probably be regarded as a fool.

Considering everything, it is really unwise to be an enemy of Black Phantom. Dello can only suppress the anger in his heart and find an excuse to prevaricate: "Investigate the reason why Black Phantom intervened and don't provoke him for now."

Xiao Jin hummed, expressionless, unable to tell what he was thinking.

Dello is irritable. In his depression, his tone became impolite. He pointed at Xiao Jin's face and shouted: "You quickly solve your son's affairs for me. The war is coming. At this time, I don't want to have any relationship with Germination."

Xiao Jin adjusted his glasses and said lightly: "He is my son. As long as I find him, he will come back obediently."

...

The sky is about to dawn, and the gunfire in Green Valley Town has finally stopped. The stubborn enemies were all killed in battle, and Lü Cheng occupied Green Valley Town, ordering soldiers to clean up the battlefield and restrain the troops from harming any residents.

The residents, who had been worried and didn't sleep all night, walked tremblingly onto the streets, listening to the town's new owner, Lü Cheng, giving a speech in the square, promising the safety of everyone's lives and property, and comforting the residents.

In the [Green Valley Town Invasion] mission, all the players who chose the defending camp failed their mission and were dejected.

Last night's battle was fierce and crazy, and many players were still not satisfied.

Han Xiao also got the mission experience, no matter how small, it's still meat. He crossed his arms and leaned against a house, waiting for Lü Cheng to finish his speech. Beside him were Kuang Dao Nu Jian and Rou Bao Da Gou.

Kuang Dao Nu Jian was in a bad mood, unable to monopolize Han Xiao alone, he was very sad.

Rou Bao Da Gou leaned over and asked curiously: "I know you, you appeared in the *Star Sea Times*, you are a professional player."

"Oh." Kuang Dao Nu Jian responded coldly.

"Have you been following Black Phantom?" Rou Bao Da Gou asked curiously.

Kuang Dao Nu Jian didn't want to pay attention to Rou Bao Da Gou, but as a professional player, he had to pay attention to his image and couldn't be too aloof, so he nodded.

"Do you know his origin?"

"His real name is Han Xiao..." Kuang Dao Nu Jian said casually, then reacted and quickly turned his head. Seeing that Han Xiao next to him didn't react, he was relieved and continued, "He used to serve in Xinglong. I don't know the specifics. I only know that he has a relationship with a faction called the Xinglong Homeland Strategic Defense Bureau."

Rou Bao Da Gou's eyes lit up. What he wanted to do was to explore Black Phantom's origins. Kuang Dao Nu Jian was the longest follower and knew important material that others didn't know. He valued it very much and said with a smile, "Let me introduce myself, I am a game video producer..."

Kuang Dao Nu Jian was stunned. Only then did he remember why the id Rou Bao Da Gou sounded familiar. It turned out to be the author of the "xx Adventure Diary" series. When he played *Knight*, he also watched Rou Bao Da Gou's "*Knight* Adventure Diary", a well-known video blogger.

"So it's you." Kuang Dao Nu Jian's face straightened, and he put away his impatience. At the same time, he received Rou Bao's friend request and immediately accepted it.

Status and fame can make people take you seriously. If it were an ordinary casual player, Kuang Dao Nu Jian wouldn't care, but fame is different.

Rou Bao Da Gou: "I plan to switch to *Star Sea* and make a series. The first episode will focus on Black Phantom's origins, exploring this character's experience and identity. I hope you can give me some material and also appear in the video to make a program together." Han Xiao never talks about his origins, and Rou Bao Da Gou set his sights on Kuang Dao Nu Jian.

"Okay." Kuang Dao Nu Jian agreed. This is mutually beneficial. Professional players participating in the program can also promote their fame and increase exposure.

Listening to the two discussing behind their backs, Han Xiao didn't stop them. Kuang Dao Nu Jian only knew so much about him. This information was considered information that could be revealed and could arouse more players' curiosity about him. It's not enough to just keep people in suspense with a sense of mystery. You must give some real information from time to time. Bringing Rou Bao Da Gou was for this purpose.

After comforting the residents of Green Valley Town, Lü Cheng threw the affairs to his deputy and came to Han Xiao, sincerely saying: "Black Phantom, thank you for your help, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to take Green Valley Town. It's a pity Bashas escaped."

"Oh, I killed him."

Lü Cheng's expression stagnated, his heart shuddered, and he slowly nodded, "I am very grateful, you... really don't want a reward?"

Han Xiao chuckled and changed the subject, "Have you discovered the strangeness of the refugees?"

When it comes to this, Lü Cheng's face becomes extremely exciting, and he says incredulously: "These refugees can all be resurrected from the dead, it's unbelievable, I thought they were just ordinary people, the world is so big, there is nothing that is not strange!"

Lü Cheng didn't want the refugees to join the battle at first, but the players acted spontaneously. He soon discovered the players' ability to resurrect, and was shocked. Only then did he understand what Han Xiao meant before. These people are too special. He underestimated others. He realized why these people were not afraid of death, because they wouldn't die at all.

Rou Bao Da Gou next to him suddenly felt that this conversation was a bit strange, "Refugees? Are you referring to the players? Why would the NPC think it's strange that the players are resurrected? Aren't they all ignored?"

Han Xiao's eyes flashed, and he pulled Lü Cheng aside. He didn't want the players to hear the following conversation.

"Black Phantom, do you know the origins of these refugees?" Lü Cheng asked in surprise.

Han Xiao's tone was natural, "I don't know, but I know they are very diligent and profit-oriented. You have taken Green Valley Town, and you need people to build it. These refugees are the best labor force. You can give them tasks... work as much as you want."

"But some refugees were enemies with me before, they are enemies..."

"They helped Bashas not out of loyalty, you can treat them as mercenaries."

Hearing this, Lü Cheng understood and hesitated: "Then I'll try... you really don't know what's going on with them, they can all be resurrected, are they all abilities? I don't know where Bashas found these people."