Everyone had been guarding the hidden entrance to the Weapon Vault for quite some time.
Yet there had been no movement at all... Judging by the time, there should have been enough for a round trip and more, but Lord Quark still had not returned.
Could he have encountered some danger?
Just as the people from the Security Department were growing increasingly worried, movement suddenly came from the hidden passage... Someone poked his head inside, then quickly turned back and shouted, "He's back! Lord Quark is back!"
The excited voice of his colleague rang out.
Before long, they not only saw Quark return alone from his dangerous venture, but also saw a group following close behind him.
Sword Saint Riyuro, Iron Mask Marshal Jacks, the previously seen messenger Tianyunxin, and... a group of Black Armor Soldiers.
"Chief!" Everyone was startled at first, then overjoyed. They hurried forward and knelt before Sword Saint Riyuro. "It's wonderful that you've returned! Was it Mr. Quark who found you?"
Could these people really be master schemers?
Quark watched the excited men without expression... Mr. Quark?
Not long ago, they had still been calling him Lord Quark.
"Rise and speak." Sword Saint Riyuro spoke calmly. "There is nothing much to say. Go down now and arrange things for the civilians outside. This hidden passage was built when I founded the Security Department. It is absolutely safe."
"The Chief truly planned ahead and prepared for a rainy day!" everyone exclaimed in admiration.
At that moment, a Black Armor Soldier behind Iron Mask Marshal Jacks strode forward and said loudly, "Please clear this place as quickly as possible so that the troops arriving later can get through smoothly."
Everyone froze for a moment. How could they fail to recognize the Iron Mask Marshal and his iconic Black