Chapter 252: Unlocking the Secret Door
Chapter 252: Unlocking the Secret Door
"Is this the Revivers' lair? Wait, did they build this city?"
"No, it's more likely they occupied it later on."
"It's a wonder they even found this place!"
"I guess this city was frozen during that ancient war. With an old leader like the one from the Dark Abyss, they must have known about this place."
Lin Sai exchanged thoughts with Hong as he opened his bag and organized his items.
The hidden map provided by the [Frozen City] mission was already marked, indicating the location in the northwest corner of the city. The method to enter was simply described as "[Open the Wardrobe]."
Another reward was [Ancient Gold Coins].
Over a dozen gold coins were stored in a cloth bag.
These coins were made of a gold alloy, with a seven-pointed star pattern on one side and a graphic on the other.
[Collectible: Ancient Gold Coins]
[A set of gold coins from the Seven-Pointed Star Federation, minted to commemorate the restoration of peace with the Fifth God's Court.]
[Collectors will love this!]
"..."
This collectible didn't seem special, so Lin Sai put it directly into his bag.
Then, he took out a piece of equipment.
[Weapon: Bone Launcher]
[A weapon that uses bones as ammunition. Its power depends on the bone's part and the owner.]
[Achievement Item: A uniquely functional gun?]
Lin Sai smirked.
He had obtained this item a year ago.
When he and Hong deceived and killed several Revivers, their Hunting Notes recorded the achievement, and this was the corresponding reward.
Moreover, with the title of Reviver Slayer.
Lin Sai's combat abilities against these Revivers were undoubtedly stronger than those of ordinary Awakeners.
But then.
Hong, who was watching Lin Sai prepare his weapon, surprisingly offered some rare advice:
"Lin Sai, are we going to rush in together?"
"You should use your brain; this is their headquarters, so we need to be extra careful!"
"..."
Lin Sai glanced at the girl beside him in surprise.
In the past two years, while her bad personality traits remained, her reckless spirit had genuinely been transformed.
"I feel like our roles have reversed," Lin Sai quipped before shaking his head.
"I don't plan to charge in blindly. I'm just organizing my items before we act. After all, it's been over a year since we last fought these guys."
For over a year, Lin Sai and Hong had traveled across the world.
They primarily stayed hidden, which significantly reduced their combat frequency.
This unfamiliarity could be detrimental in battle, so preparation was essential.
Hearing this, Hong's face also showed a disdainful smile:
"Yes, it's been over a year."
"This time, I'm sure I'll give them a big surprise."
"..."
The two continued to explore the Black Tower, heading downward.
The tower's door was sealed with dust, and forcing it open would undoubtedly create a commotion.
They decided to exit through the stone window on the second floor.
Their figures flashed, and they disappeared into the streets of the Frozen City.
Although there were hundreds of Revivers, the city was genuinely massive. These numbers couldn't fill it, leaving many areas empty.
With Lin Sai's unlocked map, it wasn't challenging for them to move unnoticed in the city.
The city streets were paved with cobblestones, creating a neat and orderly appearance.
The shops and residences on both sides of the road were mostly made of wood and stone bricks, and there was even a drainage system, giving the city a well-planned layout.
The Frozen City retained its appearance from many years ago.
If not for the eerie greenish glow from the glacier overhead, walking here would almost feel like a stroll through a fantastical city at night.
Linsey led the way, simultaneously referring to the map and scouting for Revivers in the vicinity, analyzing their patterns of activity. There was a simple logic to it.
In this secret lair, the more Revivers there were, the more likely it was a focal point for their operations.
Whether for causing chaos or other purposes, targeting these locations would be a wise choice.
They continued northwest for several hundred meters.
Hong quietly asked Linsey, "Where are we headed, Linsey?"
Linsey, focused on the task at hand, didn't even turn his head, "Northwest."
"Is there something there?" Hong inquired further.
Linsey shook his head slightly, "I'm not sure yet, but it's probably nothing bad."
"Okay, okay, I get it." Hong quickly caught on, "It's your weird abilities at work again."
As they ventured further northwest, the surrounding structures became increasingly luxurious.
Even sprawling estates began to appear, with frozen tree remnants standing tall once more.
This area was likely where the nobility had resided.
However, the Revivers seemed indifferent to this prime real estate, with only a handful of them wandering about.
Linsey continued toward the hidden location marked on the map,
While also expanding the map's scanning range in the direction where the Revivers were spotted.
With just this action, Linsey's expression turned peculiar.
The map, which originally only had red markers moving around, now displayed several yellow markers!
"Yellow... neutral units?" Linsey said in a surprised tone.
He never imagined that within the Revivers' stronghold, such entities would exist.
It was truly baffling!
"But the hidden map is just ahead, let's go take a look."
Linsey memorized the location and led Hong into a building in the northwest.
In what was likely the master bedroom,
He opened the closet door marked on the map.
Creak—
The wooden door emitted a decaying sound, and Hong poked Linsey's back, "Linsey, are you going to rummage through a dead person's clothes?"
Linsey rolled his eyes at Hong, "What do you mean, dead person's clothes? There's something wrong here!"
He reached out and pushed the closet door, and as expected, a hollow 'thud' came from within.
【Puzzle Game】
Linsey switched modules, and on the side of the closet, a shape resembling natural wood grain appeared.
Without hesitation, he pressed it.
Click!
The sound of a broken mechanism emanated from the wall.
The passage of time had rendered the mechanisms between the wall and the closet inoperable, and the force transmitted was sufficient to destroy them.
"..."
"Is it that broken?"
Hong quickly chimed in, "I think you might have broken it."
Linsey's expression darkened, and he completely ignored Hong, using one hand to push the side of the closet with over 30 points of force, forcibly opening the damaged secret door.
Behind the closet was a downward passage, and the walls were adorned with runes. But just like the previous Black Tower, the passage of time had rendered all security measures obsolete.
"Let's go in and take a look."
Linsey, holding a torch, led the way into the secret passage.
Hong followed closely behind, and they entered one after the other.
The torchlight illuminated a downward staircase leading to a small secret chamber.
A few meters away, the secret passage ended.
However, just like the storage of the Purple Vine Branch World Secret Realm,
The boxes used by the estate owner to store treasures were also placed in this small chamber.
(End of Chapter)
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