Again, Meeting

Our focus shifts back to Han Dong.

The loud noise coming from the lower part of the castle even touched its foundation.

Most of the family leaders from the Upper District rushed to assist in the fight against these human invaders.

Only a few cadres with official duties remained in the Upper District, and they were monitored in real time by the parent organization.

Now is the perfect opportunity for Han Dong and Wen Li to secretly infiltrate the Main Hall.

After being dried overnight, the blacksmith's skin was no longer as hot as yesterday, and today he would continue to secretly infiltrate as a blacksmith... As for the problem of unlocking the lock.

Winry said she had a way.

Han Dong had already been to the Main Hall last night and was quite familiar with the route. He just needed to make sure he got there smoothly.

However, things were not as simple as they seemed.

The two men, disguised as blacksmiths, had only walked halfway down the deserted corridor when a chilling, bloody aura surged from behind them.

If it's a family cadre, it's easier to handle. Just find an excuse under the guise of a blacksmith, such as needing to give Barbara a piece of high-quality armor to pass on to the Grand Lord.

but.

The person standing in the corridor is neither a family official nor a patrolling guard.

I had a brief encounter with the three-person team led by [Blood Knight - Lucius] in the corridor yesterday... According to Winry's description, this team's level is one of the best in this training camp.

Lucius received the "key" yesterday.

I arrived at the castle early this morning and used the key in my hand to enter the Upper District.

This is the variable factor that Han Dong must consider, and it is also the key issue that Han Dong was thinking about while sitting on the edge of the bed yesterday while Wen Li was taking a shower.

This squad is a serious threat to the "Theft Plan".

This influencing factor must be dealt with here to prevent them from reaching the Main Hall.

"You freshmen are really capable..."

When Lucius saw the 'blacksmith' in the corridor, he immediately knew that there were two freshmen hiding inside.

They had been to the blacksmith area yesterday and discovered that the blacksmith's body was missing. In addition, two freshmen happened to be at the entrance of the blacksmith area, so the two events were naturally connected.

at the same time.

The Necromancy Apprentice in the squad made his move.

Numerous tiny bone spikes were thrown out, not aimed at the 'blacksmith'... Swish!

The surveillance cameras that filled the corridor were destroyed by the bone spikes.

"Now you can come out with peace of mind... There's something I want to talk to you two 'capable' freshmen about."

Since the other party had already said that, Han Dong had no choice but to break free from his disguise.

Because of the menacing aura emanating from Blood Knight Lucius, Winry only dared to hide behind Han Dong.

Since they had met again, Han Dong no longer pretended to be a timid and fearful Newcomer. He smiled frankly and asked, "What a coincidence, seniors. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Time is of the essence, so I won't beat around the bush."

The Grand Lord is neither someone you can deal with, nor someone you should be dealing with.

Hand over the clues you've gathered about the castle, then disguise yourself as a 'blacksmith' and hide in the room while we finish dealing with things here.

Han Dong looked embarrassed, but replied frankly, "Senior, we never actually intended to deal with the Grand Lord."

Our sole purpose in infiltrating the Upper District is to steal the family's hidden treasures left in the bedrooms of the senior members... If we can find the "Chaos Item," we'll be rich.

After speaking, Han Dong deliberately pointed to the giant backpack behind Wen Li and the giant hammer weapon from the blacksmith - "Hell Bone Fire".

By using this rhetoric, the two are portrayed as 'treasure thieves,' deliberately downplaying their own role.

Lucius remained unmoved. "Don't give me this nonsense. Share all the information you've gathered, and you can leave. You have two minutes, or else..."

I will stage the scene to depict the tragic loss of your lives due to contamination caused by your mistakes.

Such is Lucius's nature; he prioritizes his own interests and is completely unrestrained by morality.

The menacing aura emanating from them revealed that the two teammates behind him were no good people either.

Even with the help of two Contained Object, Han Dong might not be able to win if he were to fight these people here.

Even if they manage to win by a narrow margin, they will inevitably be severely injured.

Moreover, it would alert the elite cadres left behind in the Upper District, as well as that formidable 'Ms. Barbara '... At that point, everything would be in vain.

"This is a map I've discovered; please take a look, senior."

As Han Dong handed over the map, he continued to explain:

"While using my 'disguise' ability to steal the treasures these officers hid in their bedrooms, I unexpectedly obtained this map and the method to get to the location of the [Great Ghoul - Lord Stuart]."

You need to go up another level, via a secret elevator hidden on the top floor, to reach the [Main Hall], where the Grand Lord is located.

However, a "key" is required to go to the next floor and to activate the elevator.

As far as I know, the private butler living on this floor has free access to the Main Hall, and the key is very likely on her.

I'm sure you have some clues that can confirm the authenticity of this map, right?

Lucius took the map and stared at the meticulously drawn map.

Corresponding to the information that the Necromancy Apprentice obtained from an officer through "Death Soul Technique," the information Han Dong provided was indeed correct.

The keywords [Main Hall], [private butler], and [elevator] are all present in the clues.

but...

If this were the first time the two teams had met, Lucius would probably have a smile on his face and let the two Newcomer leave.

Unfortunately, Han Dong had already deceived Lucius once yesterday, and his 'acting skills' and 'deception methods' were quite impressive.

"Bloody Hand"

Beneath the crimson armor, two eyes radiating a red light peeked out.

Lucius reached out his hand.

Two arms made of blood appeared out of thin air in front of Han Dong and Wen Li.

"Winry... don't resist."

Han Dong gave a word of advice.

The bloodied arm gripped the two men's necks tightly and dragged them forcefully in front of Lucius.

at the same time.

The Necromancy Apprentice on one side touched the wrists of the two men with his withered fingers.

Click click click~

Two multi-layered Bone Handcuffs formed, tightly binding Miss Wenli and Han Dong.

Bone Cuffs are not only exceptionally strong.

Moreover, once the person feels external resistance or struggle, bone spurs will form between the handcuffs, causing injury to the person being restrained.

At the same time, the Necromancy Apprentice was also holding the Bone Cuffs on the hands of the two people by bone chains, just like leading slaves.

Blood Knight Lucius said in a low voice, "If the clues you provide are correct, we will let you leave when we enter the elevator... Until then, just stay with us."