Chapter 677: Rescuing the Slaves
Chapter 677: Rescuing the Slaves
But... to seek allegiance?
Upon witnessing Alorn's attitude, Lindsey was surprisingly pleased.
In his worst-case scenario, he imagined Alorn would directly denounce him as a spy of the Green Swamp.
After all, Lindsey's appearance a few years ago was too coincidental.
The Ara Camp was under attack.
It was just after Lindsey's arrival and his departure a few days later.
Now, meeting in the dungeons of Green Isle City under these circumstances, it was hard not to have certain thoughts.
"Facts speak louder than words," Lindsey said, taking a step forward under Alorn's watchful gaze.
He produced the Awakener's identity token, which had just been killed. This item, crafted by a merchant's skill, not only imbued it with a value concept but also connected it to a slave contract made by the merchant.
As the essence wave passed, Lindsey performed a series of operations, and the slave restrictions on Alorn were thoroughly lifted, just like smoke dissipating.
The long-lost Law skill returned to his body.
Alorn, feeling the strange yet familiar power, spoke with a hint of astonishment, "You... are here to rescue me?"
Lindsey shook his head in denial, "Just a detour. I'm here for a reason. You know, I plan to go to the City of Law, but the connection between the Dust Road World and this side has been severed. I have to find a way to repair the world's connection first."
The world's connection... destroyed? Alorn's expression was blank; this was the first time he had heard of such a thing.
The Law Knight pondered for a few seconds, quickly realizing this wasn't a matter for him to consider. He turned his attention to Lindsey, "Mr. Lindsey, if your goal is to repair the world's connection, why are you here in the Green Marsh now?"
"Forgive my bluntness, but this place is hardly a desirable location."
Lindsey explained, "Because there's something here that can help me achieve my goal."
Alorn's expression turned serious, "Is there anything I can do?"
After years of slavery, Alorn's physical condition had deteriorated, but with the return of his Will Essence, the Law Knight's state was rapidly improving, and his determined attitude remained unwavering.
Having been rescued by Lindsey, Alorn had made up his mind to stand by him through thick and thin.
However, Lindsey politely declined with a shake of his head, "No need, I can handle this myself."
Alorn was about to speak, but Lindsey beat him to it, "By the way, when I returned to the Ara Camp, I was quite lucky. There were still many survivors, including Vivian, whom I managed to save."
"..."
Alorn was speechless.
When the Ara Camp was destroyed, he was captured.
He knew his daughter was trapped under the rubble, and he had assumed the worst, accepting the loss of his only family.
But now, hearing this from Lindsey, he couldn't help but feel...
If he wasn't moved...
He wouldn't be a father.
Lindsey continued, "Do you know about the Banyan Forest?"
"After saving Vivian, I established a new force in the Ara Camp. That city is slowly restoring the world's vitality and transforming the wasteland environment."
"Alorn, if you haven't forgotten your initial purpose, go to the Banyan Forest."
Alorn's expression was complex beyond words.
The information about the Banyan Forest was also significant.
Although Alorn had been a slave, he had heard about the rise of the Banyan Forest in the Green Marsh.
He was also aware of the previous Green Marsh's failed expedition against the Banyan Forest and the uproar it caused within the city. A grand revenge campaign against the Banyan Forest was about to unfold, but just at that moment, Deviators emerged, prompting the Green Marsh to divert their assembled forces to the west to deal with the resurrected undead creatures.
As Alion contemplated this, Lindsey casually operated the other people in the basement.
The attitudes of these slaves towards Lindsey, their savior, were not uniform.
Most of the rescued slaves indeed displayed the same green, friendly attitude as Alion.
But there were a few who bore the symbol of red markings.
"..."
Lindsey looked at the remaining slaves.
These people tried to feign expressions, but the cruelty in their eyes exposed their true thoughts.
Who knew if these people were experiencing a slave-like outburst or had endured some special torment to become like this? Lindsey refrained from making assumptions.
In any case, he kept the slave contracts of these few people and then handed over the identity token in his hand to Alion:
"Alion, this time I'm not entering Green Isle City alone."
"There's a companion of mine named Xilude in the house above. You can go there and pretend to be her slave. As for the subsequent matters... if her command is sound, just follow her instructions."
Alion raised his slightly trembling palm.
Then, with a determined gaze, he steadily took the identity token from Lindsey.
The Law Knight's tone was serious and solemn, and his address for Lindsey also changed accordingly:
"Sir Lindsey!"
"Is there any way I can contribute to your cause?"
Lindsey shook his head regretfully:
"My target is in the center of Green Marsh City, right below the Snake King's residence."
"And the bad news is, that guy is a Seventh Stage Awakener..."
Alion's persistent expression also turned regretful.
The world of Awakeners is indeed cruel.
Although he had the determination to help Lindsey, disregarding his own life, in the face of such a powerful opponent, the reality was that his past assistance would only become a burden.
At the same time, Alion also realized a possibility.
Lindsey was confident that he could steal some treasure right under the nose of a Seventh Stage Awakener.
And when he thought about the other party's establishment of the Banyan Forest...
At this moment, Alion's gaze upon Lindsey was as if he was looking at a deeply hidden monster!
Lindsey asked:
"You've been in Green Isle City for a while too. Do you have any information you can provide me?"
Alion immediately replied:
"There's a merchant named Kingfisher who is the Snake King's most trusted confidant. He's in charge of handling all matters in Green Isle City. He usually stays in the city and never goes out, not even during this war."
Lindsey pressed further:
"What's his skill level?"
The Law Knight confidently gave a number:
"Sixth Stage."
Lindsey frowned:
"Are there any other Awakeners at this level?"
This time, Alion had good news to share:
"No more."
"Most of the Green Marsh's important combat power has been dispatched to the western front, so the city is currently at its weakest in terms of defense."
"..."
The conversation ended, and Lindsey and Alion locked eyes.
The final answer was indeed good news, but the existing facts were also laid out before them.
Even though most of the powerful beings had left Green Isle City, it remained an extremely dangerous place.
Because the Snake King was right there.
(End of Chapter)
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