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Chapter 257: Offering Help
Chapter 257: Offering Help
Clack, clack...
The sound of dripping glacier meltwater echoed through the underground world.
Scattered footsteps and the flickering light of torches moved forward, their glow shifting with the sound.
Lin Sai and his group were exploring this pitch-black underground realm.
Although there were many Revivers, the Frozen City above was a gigantic metropolis far beyond this scale.
Currently, the Revivers couldn't even control the entire city.
It was impossible to uncover the hidden cave tunnels beneath the surface.
Lin Sai and his companions walked through the lonely and gloomy underground, devoid of any signs of human interference.
As time passed and they moved further away from danger, the leading mediator among the three Awakened, Platinum Palace, had more time to think.
He watched as Lin Sai stepped over a stubborn rock ahead.
The young man held a torch in his left hand and wielded a meteor hammer in his right.
An hour ago, Hong had used this very hammer to dig a tunnel for their escape downward.
Platinum Palace immediately thought of the potential use of this tool.
He called out to Lin Sai, "Mr. Lin Sai, it seems that your and Miss Hong's tools can dig tunnels with great efficiency?"
Upon hearing Platinum Palace's inquiry, Lin Sai understood his intentions.
He had hoped for some new assistance in killing the Dragon Beast, but now it seemed hopeless.
Lin Sai felt a bit disappointed but maintained a proper attitude and replied to Platinum Palace, "You plan to use this power to leave here?"
"The passage we entered through is indeed blocked," Platinum Palace nodded solemnly, "but with your abilities, you should be able to reopen a way out."
After speaking, Platinum Palace seemed to sense something from Lin Sai's expression.
He proposed another idea, "Mr. Lin Sai, if you have an important mission and cannot leave, could you rent one of these two iron picks to me? As long as you agree, we will do our best to repay you with the compensation you desire!"
Platinum Palace took a step forward, resting his right hand on his chest, and emphasized, "Please understand that informing the Forest Courtyard about the situation here is a responsibility we must bear!"
Observing the other's attitude, Lin Sai understood.
These three human Awakened were from the Forest Courtyard, tasked with exploring, attempting to bypass the Dragon Beast, and restoring communication with the Hidden Frontier.
Under these circumstances, they didn't have the same reason as Lin Sai to eliminate the Dragon Beast.
Lin Sai didn't refuse outright or take advantage of the situation. Years ago, during the Harvest Day, when he first arrived at the Hidden Frontier, Lin Sai had received help from others, allowing him to escape despair.
At this moment, faced with someone else in a desperate situation seeking his aid, he couldn't refuse.
Lin Sai stopped walking and smiled.
In a calm tone, he replied to Platinum Palace, "Mr. Platinum Palace, there's no need to be so serious."
"Since you plan to leave, I will definitely provide assistance."
Platinum Palace immediately attempted to bow again, "Mr. Lin Sai, I am very grateful..."
Lin Sai reached out and steadied the mediator, a hint of relief in his eyes, "Of course, I also have some questions I'd like you to answer."
"In the Hidden Frontier, I've been isolated from the outside world for a long time, and I need information about the outside world."
Platinum Palace patted his chest and assured him, "Ask away, and I will answer to the best of my knowledge!"
"..."
Having decided to send the three human Awakened out,
Lindsey and his group adjusted their route accordingly, heading east underground. They searched for convenient tunnels and caverns to move through, occasionally using their pickaxes to forge a path when necessary.
Maintaining a deeper underground position, they successfully evaded the Revivers of the Frozen City, making their journey relatively smooth.
Along the way, Lindsey began inquiring about the Forest Courtyard.
Platinum Palace kept his word and provided some information: "Since the Expedition Team began their expansion, numerous towns have been established along the route."
"However, the Hidden Frontier lost contact, and the Forest Courtyard is also close to the Black Mountain World."
"As a precaution, only three cities have been established in the Forest Courtyard over the past decade. They are Watchtower City, the closest to the Black Mountain World; Distant City, located at the other end of the world; and Nine Bays City, situated in the world's center."
After introducing the three major cities, Platinum Palace added, "Of course, there are also some small towns between the three cities, but none have successfully expanded to the scale of a city yet."
Lindsey carefully noted down the information provided by Platinum Palace. However, recalling the intelligence he obtained in the Black Mountain World, he couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Platinum Palace, did the Forest Courtyard attempt to break through the Dragon Beast before? Does that mean someone has fought the Dragon Beast?"
Platinum Palace immediately replied, "Yes, Lord Levinna once tried."
"He is a Stage Seven Organizer, but the Black Mountain is too far from the city he rules, rendering his organizational power ineffective. As a result, he was repelled by the Dragon Beast."
Lindsey asked quietly, "And what about Lord Levinna now...?"
Platinum Palace candidly answered, "He's back in Nine Bays City, recuperating from his injuries."
Lindsey continued, "Are there strong individuals in the other two cities as well?"
Platinum Palace shook his head, "Distant City is managed by several merchants through consultation, and there are no Stage Seven powerhouses there."
"Watchtower City, on the other hand, has a Stage Seven Wizard."
"He suggested not provoking the Dragon Beast but instead seeking other methods to pass through the Black Mountain World."
In the entire world, there are only two Stage Seven human Awakened individuals.
Despite the unique environment of the expansion territory, this was enough for Lindsey to realize the rarity of Stage Seven powerhouses.
Platinum Palace continued, "If the adults learn that a heroic figure like you has crossed the entire world to seek aid from the Forest Courtyard, I believe they will be moved and might even take action!"
Platinum Palace's last statement was clearly a form of flattery. If these two powerhouses were willing or able to kill the Dragon Beast, they wouldn't have waited until now.
Placing hope in unknown powerhouses...
Lindsey shook his head slightly, his gaze flickering over his belongings.
—Radiant Grenade.
This was his method of taking fate into his own hands.
Just then, the soil in front of Lindsey was dug up, revealing a cold, smooth ice surface. He immediately turned to Platinum Palace and said, "Not bad, we're making good progress."
"This is the glacier. As long as we dig a passageway out from here, you can..."
"Lindsey, be careful!"
At that moment, Hong issued a warning.
The girl grabbed Lindsey and jumped back, while the other Awakened retreated as well.
Suspended in the air, Lindsey felt a chill behind him.
He struggled to turn and look back, only to discover an astonishing fact!
The moment the soil and glacier boundary was breached, the ice began to spread inward, freezing the entire tunnel!
(End of Chapter)
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