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Chapter 729: Thief's Trap Installation Guide
Chapter 729: Thief's Trap Installation Guide
"At this point, I have nothing left to lose."
"But Lindsey, you're different. You still have a future full of possibilities."
Leaf Haiya's words were filled with deep emotion.
As an Awakener who has ascended and mastered the seven Essences, influencing and interacting with the world laws, Leaf Haiya was an absolute powerhouse in any world, even in a core city like Thousand Sails City.
Yet, even such a formidable being couldn't help but show a bitter expression on her face at this moment.
Leaf Haiya then introduced Lindsey to several paths of the Awakened, casually mentioning the advancement methods of these paths.
When the morning bells rang outside, Leaf Haiya took the initiative to leave the castle's backyard, accompanied by her servants, and headed out of the castle.
There were many matters in the city under construction that required her attention.
Even if Leaf Haiya valued Lindsey greatly, she couldn't set aside the construction of her own city.
"Leaving with only servants, without any guards."
"..."
"That's right. A Seventh Stage Awakener doesn't need guards, does she? This isn't some feudal dynasty built by ordinary humans."
Lindsey shrugged slightly. With this free time, he finally claimed his mission rewards on the attribute panel.
[Accessory/Material: Thief's Trap Installation Guide]
[After equipping, the user consumes Essence to activate the guide, which reveals nearby trap mechanisms and provides guidance on disarming or installing them. It can also be used as a material to craft other items.]
[A rare reconnaissance item with moderate value.]
A functional map equipment, simple to use.
Lindsey placed the Thief's Trap Installation Guide in his accessory slot, and immediately, a bunch of new markers appeared on the map.
Among them, the most eye-catching was still within the castle.
A curved arch or a square trapdoor marker represented the presence of hidden passages nearby. Lindsey counted them one by one:
"Secret basement - 11, hidden rooms in the walls - 16; in addition, there are seven secret passages."
"..."
"This place would be unbeatable for a game of hide-and-seek."
Lindsey carefully examined these new discoveries.
There were several rooms that he hadn't even noticed before. But with the help of the Thief's Trap Installation Guide, not only were the hidden spaces revealed, but the methods of entering or dismantling them were also marked by the equipment.
Among the numerous secret rooms and tunnels, the most striking were the two secret passages within the castle.
One of them led directly to the outer city of the castle.
The other was even more impressive - it led directly to the cliffs below the floating island outside Silver City, obviously an emergency escape route in case of defeat.
Lindsey memorized these potentially useful terrains, committing them to memory.
At this point, he turned his attention back to the synthesis formula in front of him.
[1 Botanist's Backpack + 1 Prospector's Compass + 1 Wilderness Hunter's Guide + 1 Thief's Trap Installation Guide = Multi-Function Detector]
"Just one Wilderness Hunter's Guide left."
"And according to the equipment synthesis rules, once this item is crafted, equipping the Multi-Function Detector will activate the effects of four items at once, saving a lot of accessory slots."
Lindsey sat by the window, deep in thought.
After a few minutes, Lily, who had left earlier, returned.
The maid carried a beautiful long-necked porcelain bottle, filled with a sweet-smelling berry beverage.
"..."
Lindsey's eyebrows shot up.
Before Lily could speak, he seized the initiative and asked, probing at the same time:
"Lily, what kind of person is Sister Leaf Haiya?"
If it were just a day ago.
As a maid loyal to the Organizer, Lily would have refused to answer without hesitation.
But her control had changed.
Without a hint of doubt on the maid's face, she answered directly:
"Lady Leaf Haiya is a person with very contradictory behavior."
"As an Organizer, she is extremely obsessed with power, but she is naturally averse to her position of ruling over others."
Lily's response to the question.
Confirmed Lindsey's control over the maid.
However, he didn't ask directly but instead referenced his current child persona and asked in a roundabout way:
"But... Sister Leaf Haiya's opinion of me seems a bit special."
Lily nodded:
"Lady Leaf Haiya has always valued visual awakeners."
"But the level of importance she places on you is indeed the first time in history."
Isn't that right?
A newly awakened child with the power of a five-stage Essence.
This was a shocking miracle no matter where it happened.
Any awakened individual with plans to inherit techniques would never let go of such an opportunity.
Lindsey then asked a few more questions.
Seeing that the maid in front of him couldn't provide much more information, he changed the subject:
"Lily, can I walk around in the castle?"
The maid replied immediately:
"Lady Leaf Haiya has instructed that you are free to move around within the castle or the city, but it's best not to go outside the walls, as it's crowded and unsafe."
Within the castle or the city, they were all under the control of the Organizer.
"Okay."
"I'll just walk around the castle today."
A barely noticeable smile curved Lindsey's lips.
After this conversation, he tossed aside the jam drink Lily had brought and began wandering around the castle.
On the surface, Lindsey seemed like a child exploring the castle, noting every unfamiliar path.
But secretly, he had switched to the Puzzle Solver module.
Every secret passage he passed through.
He didn't even need to slow down, and by just combining the nearby clues in front of him, he could draw the corresponding conclusions.
[Secret Room - A space hidden between the cracks in the walls, with food scraps on the ground, indicating a place for storing emergency food.]
[Secret Room - A secret room hidden between two rooms, empty inside, seemingly not yet in use.]
[Secret Basement - A warehouse filled with a large amount of gold and jewel-like treasures.]
[Secret Tunnel - An underground passage connecting the left and right corridors, requiring the removal of a stone block on the wall to open this path.]
The Puzzle Solver and Thief's Trap Installation Guide worked together.
Lindsey walked through the castle, searching for these secret rooms, and the accompanying maid didn't notice any traces of his activities.
As they walked and looked around.
After seeing most of the castle, when they passed by a sculpture exhibition area under construction, Lindsey's footsteps paused.
Only one artisan was working diligently.
From a distance, Lindsey pointed at the artisan and asked:
"Lily, did the thing in his hand suddenly shrink?"
The maid immediately began to explain:
"That's the Artisan's technique."
"They can create intricate and exquisite items, and they can also change the size of objects. It's truly amazing."
(End of Chapter)
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