Strategy Team's Progress

Late at night, at the city gate, a stranger suddenly appears, along with spoils of war that are ordered to be handed over.

With all these factors combined, it can be said to have all the necessary elements.

This makes the current scene look like something out of a legendary tale filled with intrigue and conspiracy.

Moreover, the prince's bodyguards behind Aide Jia didn't seem like people to be trifled with. If a conflict were to break out, it was hard to say what would happen to You Fei, Fan En and his group might run into trouble.

For some reason, several bodyguards were staring at You Fei and her group with strange looks.

It was very strange, and he kept glancing at their arms and limbs, with a hint of fear in his eyes.

What's going on?

"Lan Le's orders?" You Fei asked curiously. "When did he become interested in this? It's not like him."

Aide Jia seemed to have anticipated that the other party wouldn't so readily hand over the demons. He reached out and took a scroll from the bodyguard, saying, "This contains orders personally written by Prince Lanle. Would you like to take a look?"

"Alright then, you can have this guy."

Aide Jia was taken aback by You Fei's sudden line.

"Let's go, let's wrap up. We're so lucky we don't have to make another trip to the guild." She stretched and beckoned Fan En and the others to leave. "I heard a caravan carrying delicacies from Sain arrived here today. The restaurant should be busy tonight. Let's hurry and grab a good spot."

"It's okay, I had Yi Sha go and save a seat for us. It would be great if we could have Roasted Whole Pig tonight." Fan En rarely showed such a happy expression, as if he had become particularly fond of eating meat after transforming into a beast.

"Oh, you've really thought of everything!" You Fei couldn't help but praise.

"Uh, that..."

Aide Jia watched the two men, completely absorbed in their wonderful speculation about what dinner would be, and had no idea what to say.

In a typical plot development, shouldn't it be You Fei questioning him? Shouldn't he present evidence to refute her, then You Fei questions him again, he finds more evidence, and finally, after a thrilling intellectual battle, declare himself the victor?

He'd gathered a ton of evidence in his favor, but the current situation doesn't quite match his expectations.

You Fei, are you really that indifferent to the demons you've captured?!

"What's wrong? Is there anything else?" You Fei turned around and glanced at him, her expression like that of a contractor hoping the client would quickly take away the troublesome things so she could have some peace and quiet.

"It's nothing."

Aide Jia shook his head, waved to the bodyguards and guards, and the main group immediately followed him, leaving only Fan En on You Fei's side.

On the way back, his expression was rather strange, and he couldn't figure it out.

Even though I was the one who successfully obtained the demon race, why do I feel so uneasy?

He shook his head, dispelling his gloom, and forced himself to cheer up. He walked to the magical cage imprisoning the demon, looked it up and down at its massive, imposing body, and sighed:

"Finally caught one! I can't wait any longer!"

Meanwhile, You Fei and Fan En were on their way to their usual pub.

However, the anticipation for the food on their faces had long since faded, and they were now discussing Aide Jia, whom they had previously ignored.

"I've never heard of Lan Le being interested in demons. What are he and Aide Jia planning?" You Fei muttered to herself, but unfortunately, lacking a lot of crucial information, she couldn't guess anything on her own.

"Should we investigate?" Fan En asked.

You Fei thought for a moment and said, "Although I'm curious about what they want to do, they're not likely to do anything to harm people. We can try to investigate, but there's no need to invest too much time and effort."

She trusted Lan Le's character; although he seemed lazy and idle all day, he cared deeply about his people.

If the other party wants to join the demon race, perhaps it really is to facilitate some research.

You Fei looked around. At this time of day, some office workers who were leaving work and adventurers who had left the dungeon early were already wandering the streets. The nightlife was just beginning.

"However, it seems like Black Rock City has changed quite a bit lately?"

She squeezed through the crowd sideways, almost getting pushed aside by Fan En.

"Aren't there a lot too many pedestrians on the street?!"

"No doubt, they must be people attracted by the Zane Dungeon!" Fan En didn't even have time to turn around, and even had to walk on tiptoe because two two- or three-meter-tall Minotaur squeezed in from the left and right. If he didn't stand on tiptoe, he was afraid he would be crushed to death by their ASS.

They hadn't gone far when the road got congested. Upon closer inspection, they found that the guards and a merchant's carriage with the words "Bed Toys" on it were in conflict, and the two sides were arguing so much that they were about to draw their weapons.

This is just the beginning of the nightlife. I can't even imagine how crowded Black Rock City will become when the adventurers finish work at midnight!

Earl Gerhard's security situation is probably about to explode.

"Let's take another route."

Left with no other choice, the two had to rely on their familiarity with the city to venture into a less crowded alley. After many twists and turns, they finally arrived at their usual tavern. Yi Sha sat idly at an empty table and waved to the two of them as they approached.

"You're finally back. Luckily I ordered a few dishes in advance, otherwise all the ingredients from Sain would have been sold out."

You Fei glanced at the bustling tavern and asked in surprise, "Why is even this place so lively now?"

This is clearly a hidden gem of a shop that she finally found, the kind that not many people know about.

"Look over there." Yi Sha pointed to the wall, where a simple map was hanging. Judging from its appearance, it seemed to be Limgrave.

"This store launched a huge promotion for adventurers, which made it incredibly popular, and they also did a lot of dungeon-themed decorations."

"According to the boss, the map on it is a magical item. He signed a contract with a Strategy Team, and the maps drawn by the Strategy Team will be updated on it in real time. Every time adventurers explore more places, the map will expand a little. Isn't that interesting?"

"That's really true." You Fei silently mourned for a second for her lost treasure shop.

Each adventurer has different equipment. If the places they often venture into are dungeons, then their equipment will more or less bear the mark of that dungeon.

You Fei knew the dungeons in the Warrior Country like the back of her hand. Sitting in the shop, she could tell at a glance that the adventurers gathered here came from at least five different dungeon locations, and there were many more without any markings.

She was secretly amazed by the influence of the Zane Dungeon, but upon closer reflection, the current situation didn't seem so incomprehensible.

"Who cares? Just eat and drink as usual."

She quickly became immersed in the comfort brought by the food, feeling that all the efforts people make in their lives are for the sake of eating something delicious.

In the noisy tavern, the magic map hanging on the wall was still being updated little by little.

Although the map drawn by this adventurer is not exactly the same as that of Limgrave, but rather somewhat abstract, those who have actually explored Limgrave can still discern some details.

Generally speaking, the Strategy Team represents the forefront of adventurers' exploration. If we exclude extraordinary individuals like You Fei and Lan Le's bodyguard, the Strategy Team that draws maps can indeed represent the most advanced progress of the general public.

They have already explored the area beyond the checkpoint and explored a small part of Stormhill. It seems they have found a way to reach Stormveil Castle, but they haven't reached the city gate yet.

It's worth mentioning that the map also shows Lake Agheel, where the Flying Dragon Agheel is located, and the surrounding area. However, the Strategy Team added a question mark to a place far from Lake Agheel.

If Gong Qiying were here, he would be able to tell that it appears to be the entrance to a small, separate area outside of Limgrave, called the Weeping Peninsula.

Finally, someone has found the way over there. It's really not easy.

For adventurers who come to the tavern for a meal, having a magical map that updates in real time to match the progress of the Strategy Team is extremely convenient.

In the following days, people frequently came to the tavern to spend money, just to take another look at the magic map. It became a popular shop that was always packed, so popular that even You Fei couldn't get a seat.

The magic map has been updated rapidly in the past few days, and the progress of the Strategy Team can be seen through the map.

They soon arrived at Stormveil Castle. No one knows what they encountered, only that two days later, a bright red X was drawn on the gate of Stormveil Castle, signifying extreme danger.

The Strategy Team temporarily abandoned Stormveil Castle and instead explored the nearby Stormhill, marking some valuable resources along the way, which greatly benefited the team.

Then, they drew a golden circle on Stormhill, a mark signifying a major discovery.

The adventurers followed the map and discovered the truth behind the mark—it was the location of Beinal.

In the following days, the tavern owner suddenly received many complaints, all because of one thing:

The map is no longer being updated!

For several days in a row, the Strategy Team lingered near Beinal and didn't go anywhere else, so the magic map naturally stopped being updated.

The tavern owner couldn't even get in touch with them and was extremely anxious. Who knows what they were doing all day at Beinal's place!

However, many adventurers can probably guess what the Strategy Team is doing; they're definitely doing the exact same thing as them:

I'm learning Weapon Skill with Beinal!

The feeling of sudden enlightenment after being taught once is a rare and precious experience for any martial artist. Once you've experienced it, you'll never want to lose it again. You must accumulate more runes and receive instruction again before that feeling disappears to seamlessly connect with it!

Beinal's teachings spread like wildfire among adventurers—no, they spread like Happiny.

For a time, the term "Weapon Skill" dominated people's discussions.

The Weapon Skill, which had been dormant in the Warrior Country for a long time, seemed to be showing signs of resurgence. This naturally attracted the attention of some Reformists, and criticisms of the Weapon Skill and even Beinal's remarks also emerged.

In the few days since Beinal's discovery, a war of words has broken out in Black Rock City and even the surrounding cities between conservatives and Reformists.

This has transcended the simple topic of magic and Weapon Skill, becoming a clash of different people and different ideas, with a wider impact than imagined.

Just as the argument was escalating, a new message reached the adventurer community.

An anomaly has occurred in the Glory Dungeon!

That was the underground city ruled by the city lord "Gladiator," who had interacted with Gong Qiying.