Chapter 675: Night Raid
Chapter 675: Night Raid
If it weren't for the enslaved captives, the Green Marsh would have been extremely welcoming to those who willingly sought refuge, especially Awakened individuals.
Lin Sai followed the guards to the East Street for registration.
With the assistance of Green Isle City officials, they were provided with accommodations, and Lin Sai was simply instructed to stay at home the next day, as someone would come to discuss matters in detail. That concluded the registration process.
Afterward, Lin Sai was free to roam the city as he pleased.
He walked with Xilude on the damp stone streets, raising his right hand to examine a brand-new green metal token hanging from his wrist.
This was the identity proof given to him by the East Street Office.
With this token, an Awakened individual could roam the city with impunity, as long as they didn't cause any significant harm.
Lin Sai examined the token with his reconnaissance skill.
【Identity Token (Green Marsh) - Created using the same method as minting currency, the token is infused with a trace amount of value to verify the holder's identity.】
"Essence, value..."
"These tokens utilize the same technique merchants use to create the Twin Serpent Coin."
"While it can't force others to obey, it does make counterfeiting extremely difficult."
Lin Sai made his assessment, and Xilude, walking beside him, chimed in:
"When I first started out, many merchants wanted to sponsor my artistic endeavors. But after spending some time with me, they all fled as if I were a harbinger of plague, leaving me with no sponsors!"
"..."
Lin Sai completely ignored Xilude's comment.
The writer girl waited a few seconds, but when she received no response, she maintained her smile, though her eyes narrowed in a silent frustration.
"Alright, I know you're not interested in this topic."
"So, are we just going to keep strolling like this?"
Lin Sai's tone became serious as they discussed their plan:
"Let's head towards the city center and scout the terrain. As soon as night falls, we'll make our move."
Xilude leaned closer:
"So soon?"
"And you're relying on my power for this?"
Lin Sai's voice remained calm:
"Not utilizing your abilities when they're available would be foolish."
Xilude boldly extended her finger:
"Then aren't you afraid I might trip you up in secret?"
Lin Sai saw right through Xilude's intentions:
"At the very least, I'm certain of one thing—you want to regain your Seventh Stage strength."
"..."
Xilude's expression turned serious.
She leaned against Lin Sai, just as she had when they entered the city, her eyes half-closed as she once again peered into the possible futures.
"Hmm..."
"Your idea is good; tonight is a suitable choice."
"Since we've just arrived in the city, the news of our defection hasn't reached the upper echelons of the Green Marsh yet. By tomorrow, when someone comes to investigate, their suspicions will be heightened, making it less convenient for us to take action."
"While acting hastily might lead to inadequate preparation, it also catches the enemy off guard." Lin Sai was confident about this, "Xilude, can you see any specific dangers?"
Xilude began to delve deeper into the possible futures.
As she struggled to stand, Lin Sai reached out and lifted her up.
Half a minute later, the two of them were hiding in the corner formed by the city's massive stone walls and a nearby building.
No one was around to witness their presence.
The veils of fate were slowly lifted:
"Lin Sai, you have a chance to succeed in this infiltration and retrieve the item. To increase your chances, it's best if I don't accompany you."
"Unexpected, discovered, battle, blood, world!"
"The defeat of one side might lead to the demise of the entire land; this is a crucial adventure."
Xilude mumbled, revealing the details she had witnessed.
Although she couldn't piece together the full story, the combination of individual nouns gave her a rough understanding of the situation.
However, this information was not enough to satisfy Lindsey.
He still remembered the adventurer who had written down his notes and tried to save the world, so he specifically asked, "Where is that explorer?"
Xilude also knew this person.
She switched perspectives and, after a moment of contemplation, continued, "Fate is entangled, making it difficult to distinguish between us."
"You don't have to worry. The Snake King is like an explorer in a dog-shit plot, but for this matter to have a good ending, it will definitely be very tricky."
As Xilude spoke, Lindsey simultaneously opened the map.
With his ample supply of Essence Memory, he expanded the scope of the Adventure Map, immediately encompassing the city center.
Two relatively independent markers were located in the middle of Green Isle City.
The yellow marker was on the ground, while the green marker was deeper, situated in a massive cave beneath the city.
"So, is it possible to rescue the person alive?" Xilude nodded:
"Yes, but it's very difficult and costly."
Lindsey inquired further, "Can you be more specific?"
Xilude shook her head:
"The Snake King is a Seventh Stage Corruptor. My skills are not good enough to probe him so clearly."
After a moment of thought, Lindsey led Xilude to the accommodation arranged by Green Isle City.
"Xilude, you go and rest in the accommodation they've arranged."
"If everything goes well, I'll retrieve the item, and we'll quietly escape. If not, you can use your skills to escape from here on your own, right?"
Xilude suddenly spoke up: "I see a possibility!"
"You want to approach from underground and steal the item."
"Give up—the Corruptor's skills are connected to the land. If you touch the soil, you will definitely be discovered by him."
"..."
Well, tunneling is out of the question.
Lindsey shrugged.
Fortunately, he was no longer a novice adventurer who had just entered Black Mountain.
He had various means at his disposal and didn't need to be fixated on infiltrating through tunnels.
It didn't take long.
Lindsey brought Xilude to the area where high-level Awakened individuals resided in Green Isle City.
Due to the world's decay, in the Barren Land, Awakened individuals of the Fifth or Sixth Stage were already considered top-tier.
As a result, the power dynamics in this area were distinctively different.
Those in the First to Third Stages were typically regarded as low-level Awakened, while the Fourth Stage and above were considered the true elites.
For this reason, Lindsey had come to this so-called 'Elite District.'
He prepared to send Xilude to the house to rest, but as he searched for his residence, Lindsey's steps came to a halt.
Naturally, there were other Awakened individuals living here as well.
At that very moment, about forty to fifty meters to Lindsey and Xilude's left, a man in a long robe was walking through the residential area, leading a string of slaves.
Such a scene was very common in Green Isle City, nothing particularly special.
However, among those slaves, there was a familiar face that Lindsey recognized.
And among them was a face of utmost importance.
It was none other than the former leader of Ara Camp, and Vivian's father—Law Knight Arion's expression as he walked through the settlement with his slaves in tow.
(End of Chapter)
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