Chapter 138: Coercion

She knew that a failure of her mission would result in punishment, but she didn't really know what that punishment would be. The instructions on the Jinzhu token hadn't specified.

Could failure actually enable her to access those ancient scrolls that were currently beyond her level?

But professionals have a heart of compassion - who would hope for their own mission to fail? A failure represents death, not just for oneself, but potentially for many others. She was not so callous as to risk others' lives just to improve her own skills.

"What kind of punishment results from mission failure?"

Although she wished with all her heart to succeed, who knew if some unforeseen illness could lead to her objective remaining unaccomplished?

'Jinzhu Extreme Territory - Ice Seal.'

"Ice Seal?!"

The thought of being sealed in ice made her gasp cold air, shivering at the mere idea.

"How can I continue to study poison techniques after being sealed in ice?"