Chapter 506 - 475: Rescue of the Dark Elf Female Clan Leader
Da Fei opened the door, and standing at the entrance was a tall figure shrouded entirely in a shadowy cloak. Whoa! Truly dressed for big actions, huh!
Da Fei didn’t waste words, "Please, come in."
The shadow quietly entered the room, alertly glancing around before saying in a deep voice, "I am the one you’re meeting. You should be aware that there’s a Dark Elf Matriarch imprisoned in the dungeon of this city, right?"
Da Fei nodded, "Yes, the Prince mentioned it."
The shadow nodded, "For certain reasons, the Prince cannot meet guests for long periods, so addressing your questions in detail is impossible for him. Now, I’ll explain the action plan to you in detail."
Da Fei quickly said, "Please, enlighten me, sir!"
The shadow said in a deep voice, "The story of Titan’s Grasp starts over a hundred years ago with the Battle of Grimbatol. In that battle, the Dark Elf and Demon coalition launched a massive attack on Grimbatol, the Molten City where Titan’s Grasp was being forged. Not only did they successfully destroy the manufacturing process of Titan’s Grasp, but they also stole a large quantity of precious Divine Artifact materials in the chaos. However, our forces didn’t come away empty-handed. A Dark Elf army that failed to retreat in time—presumably as a rear guard—was captured by our forces, and among them was the Matriarch who is now imprisoned. She undoubtedly knows about the God-level materials. If you can rescue her, you’ll gain insights into Titan’s Grasp!"
The plot is indeed as I imagined, but—
Da Fei asked puzzledly, "How can you be so sure she knows about the materials? Did she confess?"
The shadow chuckled, "Maybe she knows, maybe she doesn’t. But in reality, whether she knows or not is irrelevant. The key is that the dungeon is under the jurisdiction of the Prince. If a high-profile convict escapes, it would undoubtedly be a blow to the Prince. For you, rescuing her would mean gaining a strong follower hero. A cunning Dark Elf wouldn’t miss any chance to escape and has no reason not to join you. This is beneficial both for our Prince and for you. Additionally, your performance on Fire Dragon Island earned the Prince’s praise; he thinks highly of you!"
Hahaha! So that’s how it is! Indeed a court intrigue, indeed recruiting a Vice Hero, exactly as I thought! Matters without suspense really fail to excite me!
Da Fei, full of exhilaration, asked, "So, how do I carry out the rescue?"
The shadow said in a deep tone, "Very well, now let me lay out a detailed action plan!" Finishing his words, he pulled out a map, pointing at a particular room, "This is the layout of the dungeon where the Matriarch is held. I’ll have you disguised as a prison guard sneaking inside. We know your Reconnaissance Skill level is extremely high, so the Disguise will work even better. Moreover, I brought you a special lockpicking tool, which will undoubtedly enable you to unlock her cell and rescue her. Then, follow this underground tunnel to withdraw; there’s an Otherworld Teleportation Gate guarded by a Magma Dragon. Once you evade its sight and enter this Otherworld, you’ll have successfully escaped! Also, I prepared a Legion Return Scroll for you, so you shouldn’t worry about not getting back. One more thing, this prison is shielded by a spatial barrier, so you cannot use the Town Recall Scroll inside. You must enter this Otherworld first."
Disguise me? Da Fei was taken aback, "Just like that?"
The shadow was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "We’ve heard of your abilities. To you, perhaps, it’s just like that! Do you have any other questions?"
Hahaha! My heroic deeds on Fire Dragon Island left an indelible impression on the high-ranking officials! Good job, Major Bato, your promotion efforts were spot-on!
Da Fei asked, "Why is there an Otherworld here?"
The shadow said in a deep voice, "A prison break caused it! Years ago, a demigod-level prisoner was held in the prison, and with the help of his accomplices, he warped and tore through space to escape, leaving this spatial rift permanently. Since then, the prison has been equipped with a spatial barrier, so this is why you must enter the Otherworld to escape."
A demigod again? Able to leave a permanent space rift? That’s too powerful!
Da Fei’s eyebrows jumped, "What is the Otherworld like?"
The shadow shook his head, "I don’t know, but I do know it’s certainly dangerous. So once you reach it, don’t linger!"
Da Fei murmured an acknowledgment, scrutinizing the map for a long time before asking, "Is there anything else I should prepare?"
The shadow said casually, "You need to eat and drink. A dwarf without a strong smell of alcohol and meat will be detected with a single whiff!"
After saying this, he snapped his fingers and a voice called out from outside the room, "Food and drink have arrived! Sir, please open the door!"
Da Fei realized suddenly, so there’s this level of detail! He went ahead and opened the door, and a throng of dwarf waiters carrying boxes and boxes of beer and various grilled meats squeezed in, heaping the entire table full in an instant.
Looking at the numerous boxes of beer, Da Fei couldn’t help but be astonished, "No way, can I finish all this?"
The shadow said nonchalantly, "Of course, that’s to take as a gift. For dwarves, alcohol is always the best introduction gift, so when you infiltrate the prison, if someone takes notice of you, offer them meat and drink."
Da Fei chuckled, as if saying dwarves are just all about feasting and boozing. But since alcohol and food have been mentioned, he might as well talk about his idea of opening a tavern.
Da Fei laughed, "I have a humble request. If His Highness is satisfied with my performance, I’d like to open a tavern in this city—would that be possible?"
The shadow said blandly, "I’ll convey it to the Prince."
See that? The first step is made; this is the advantage of taking the high-level route!
Da Fei laughed heartily, "Then let’s drink to our cooperation. By the way, I don’t know how to address you?"
The shadow said lightly, "I am a thing of the void, unable to drink, and you need not know my name."
Da Fei’s eyebrows jumped, a thing of the void? Is he an illusion? Damn! Right, when the dwarf waiters came in, no one greeted him, meaning only I could see him? What kind of high-level paranormal existence is this?
Da Fei couldn’t help but feel a sense of solemn respect, "So you are one of those brilliant people by the Prince’s side!"
The shadow said solemnly, "Every monarch will have some special existences by their side. The Prince is no exception. It’s uncertain whether these actions will be guarded against by the Prince, so there may be changes beyond the plan. But we believe, with your ability, you will cope with them. We have faith in you!"
Da Fei couldn’t help but feel a twinge of tension, indeed, perhaps this task is far from being as straightforward as it seems. Better start acting soon.
After a bout of binge eating and drinking, Da Fei’s character status turned into drunkenness, and his view became dizzy and wobbling. Damn, how am I supposed to rescue the Matriarch happily like this?
In any case, after packaging everything, Da Fei stood up tall, "I’m ready!"
The shadow nodded, "Very well, let’s begin!"
As soon as the words were spoken, a dense black smoke wafted from the shadow’s body, filling the entire room momentarily. Amid the thick smoke, the space inside the room became distorted and blurred, and Da Fei’s appearance gradually changed with the wavering twists.
Da Fei was secretly shocked, a transformation! Is this considered arcane illusion magic? Is this God-level arcane magic? Or, a realm beyond God-level? Or is the person in front of me actually a God? Even if it’s a Little God beside the Prince, it wouldn’t be strange, right? Damn, this Prince is so sophisticated, worthy of friendship!
As the black smoke slowly dissipated, the room returned to its original state, and Da Fei had completely transformed into a bald dwarf with a braided beard in a prison uniform.
Damn! Is this my new look? Too lame, completely unacceptable!
Yet the shadow couldn’t help but praise, "The disguise effect is perfect! Your Reconnaissance Skill level exceeds our imagination! We have even more confidence in you! Now your name is Torlov, but others will only call you by your nickname, Beer Dregs. You are an inconspicuous, reticent individual, a character that existed in reality until today, but for this mission, he has disappeared. Now it’s his shift at work, the operation officially begins, and I will teleport you to the prison."
Da Fei frowned, so an NPC was taken down as my scapegoat, huh? Although it’s a game, Da Fei still felt an inexplicable discomfort. Maybe participating in high-level political intrigue isn’t exactly an enjoyable way to play.
Da Fei sighed inwardly and said, "I am ready!"
—System Prompt: You have accepted the Dwarf Prince Alberon’s quest "Rescue Prisoners in the Royal City Dungeon"! You received quest items "Dungeon Atlas," "Universal Key," and "Legion Return Scroll."
—Task Hint: During the mission, try to avoid detection by rune watchtowers and questioning by patrol officers. The illusion lasts for a day. This Legion Return Scroll can only be used in this mission, and the teleport target is Prince Alberon’s villa dormitory.
The shadow added, "By the way, a reminder: once you have recruited the Matriarch, try not to let her appear in public, especially not in the Dwarf Kingdom! She is the Alliance’s top offender."
Damn! Another bothersome restriction? Worse than Deirdre! Looks like I can only keep her hidden!
Da Fei said helplessly, "Understood!"
With a wave of the shadow’s hand, a magic light flashed, and Da Fei’s vision darkened. The scene changed, and Da Fei appeared in a room full of barrels. Where is this?
Da Fei quickly opened the Dungeon Atlas, revealing his current location as the prison kitchen’s wine cellar, still several floors away from the target prison holding the Matriarch, with heavily guarded paths in between.
Yet, my Reconnaissance Skill indeed far exceeds the Prince’s imagination, long surpassing mere God-level Reconnaissance Skills; I also possess the Sentinel skill, Stealth Master! While the Disguise effect is perfect, it’s best not to be seen at all if possible.
Da Fei entered Stealth State, then gently pushed open the kitchen cellar door, revealing a vast underground hall! What a spacious underground hall! Watching the dense patrols coming and going, the numerous sentries, and the high ceiling, Da Fei couldn’t help but chuckle!
Prince, do you know I possess the Spiderman Artifact? For me, perhaps even this disguise is redundant!
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