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Chapter 723: Amidst Construction
Chapter 723: Amidst Construction
As night fell, the construction of the camp came to a halt. However, under the guidance of the world's rules, nearby floating islands continued their back-and-forth flights, bringing people and supplies to the site.
Lindsey and Alice had also made their decisions.
Lindsey bent her knee, entering stealth mode, and in the blink of an eye, she disappeared into the boundless night.
"Sigh..."
Alice let out a soft sigh and turned back towards the edge of the floating island.
The night shift workers were guiding operations at the end of the island, directing newcomers to their designated locations.
A few seconds after Alice approached, someone noticed her catfish-like head:
"Oh? Who are you...?"
The man paused, then his expression softened as he recognized her.
The number of humanoids in Silver City wasn't significant. After a day of working under Alice's supervision, she had gained some minor fame, making it easy for the workers to identify her:
"Brother Fishman, why aren't you resting yet?"
"It's getting late. We need to get up early tomorrow to continue the work!"
Alice shook her fish head,
"I've consumed too much essence today, and my body feels a bit uncomfortable. I probably won't be able to fall asleep until the latter half of the night. So, I figured I'd come over here and see if there's anything I can help with."
The man at the edge of the island was taken aback.
Alice had publicly claimed to be just a Tier 3 apprentice craftsman under Lindsey's command. After a hard day's work building houses, it was understandable to feel exhausted.
The man was about to refuse her offer to help.
But as he looked at the honest and simple catfish head before him, he felt an inexplicable sense of trust, and he relented:
"In that case, you can help us transport the wounded."
"Just find them a place to rest nearby. For those with severe injuries, send them to the healers first."
In a corner of their minds, unnoticed by others.
Alice's will silently guided the thoughts of those around her.
This guidance wasn't a forceful mind control but a subtle manipulation of existing thoughts using hidden means. Her essence technique caused no noticeable fluctuations, and there were almost no ripples when she acted.
Among the Awakened present, none detected the power of a Tier 6 Righteous One.
The night's work proceeded smoothly, and everything seemed to be going well.
With permission,
Alice supported an injured man as they entered the camp.
She chose not the severely wounded who couldn't even open their mouths but a man who could stumble along with her assistance.
Alice led him to the edge of the house.
She helped him straighten his clothes, and as he sat down on the ground, she nonchalantly asked:
"Sir, I see that your injuries are all different."
"What kind of arduous battle did you go through?"
The man Alice was supporting managed a bitter smile, looking at the catfish head before him, and said begrudgingly:
"What else can I say? It's just a battle."
"When we were evacuating the inner ring floating island, we encountered several ambushes, and this is the result..."
This was just an ordinary soldier, and he didn't know much.
Alice comforted him with a few more words and then returned to the edge of the floating island to escort another injured person into the camp.
The power of her will spread even more quietly.
"Sir, is your injury serious?"
"It's fine—my arm was just stabbed, and I'll be as good as new after a few months of rest."
"..."
"Sir, the battle you've endured is truly terrifying. Only the strongest warriors could survive such a trial."
"You're kidding, we didn't even go into the War Labyrinth. Alas... it's just that the guys who died somehow stood up again. They're not like reanimated corpses, but they've regained their mobility, making them incredibly dangerous..."
...
Alice actively gathered clues within the camp, advancing her investigation step by step.
Meanwhile, Lindsey took advantage of the moonlit night to approach the grayish city walls.
Maintaining his stealth mode, he moved to the left and right of the walls, occasionally catching the gaze of guards above, who overlooked his presence due to his skill.
"..."
Lindsey looked up at the towering walls.
With his physical prowess, climbing them directly wouldn't be too challenging.
However, there were guards constantly patrolling the walls, and breaking his stealth mode would easily expose him.
"The top is out of the question; I'll have to go underneath."
Lindsey raised an eyebrow and activated the Ancient Mark, causing his body to disappear directly into the ground.
A few seconds later, Lindsey emerged from beneath the walls.
Just as he surfaced within the world inside the walls and his feet touched the ground...
The essence within his body began to flow.
The long-dormant quest log suddenly displayed changes.
[Silver City's Secret]
[A powerful Awakened has fallen in battle and is forced to retreat to the borders to consolidate their power.
Beneath the facade of her defeat, there seems to be another secret. Uncover it!]
[Quest Reward: Thief's Trap Installation Guide, Attribute/Skill Experience.]
"..."
Lindsey's expression froze.
Seeing the words "Thief's Trap Installation Guide," Lindsey made up his mind—he was determined to complete this quest.
The "Thief's Trap Installation Guide" was not only a synthesis item for the "Multi-Function Detector" but also a prerequisite for the "Special Operations Armor."
For Lindsey, who was passionate about adventure and equipment collection, this was an irresistible temptation.
Lindsey composed himself and maintained his stealth mode as he ventured deeper into the city.
As he observed on the map, the brand-new Silver City was internally incomplete, with vast areas of the city merely planned. In some places, construction materials were piled in open spaces, marking the completion of the current construction phase.
This situation also facilitated Lindsey's movements.
As long as he avoided the areas near the city gates, where a few completed and inhabited districts existed, and stayed clear of ongoing construction sites at night, there were hardly any people nearby, and he even encountered few night patrol guards.
Click!
Lindsey surveyed the terrain, preparing to head towards the central castle of Silver City.
But at that moment, from the distant city gates, the sound of a carriage being pulled by horses suddenly echoed.
"Hmm?"
Lindsey opened the map.
Looking eastward, he noticed a supply island approaching the edge of Silver City's floating island. Apart from Alice, who was in motion, there was a corresponding flow of people extending from there all the way to the direction of the city gates.
"..."
Lindsey's expression first froze, then turned to joy.
"Supply delivery!"
"That's it! That's what I'm looking for!"
"If there are any valuable items belonging to the Silver Witch, they will likely be transported into the city via this caravan! Where do they keep their treasures—following this caravan will reveal everything!"
(End of Chapter)
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