"Albert, it’s time for us to set off too."
Albert nodded:
"Let’s go, my beautiful lady."
Perhaps influenced by Wen Xishu, motivated by Wen Xishu’s efficiency in handling matters without unnecessary chatter...
Gradually, those teams planning to take a break started to quicken their pace, swiftly adjusting their combat and rest strategies.
Soon, several more teams began their operations.
...
...
Outside the safe house.
Albert and Evelyn moved along the vortex rift towards a certain white vortex.
Evelyn said:
"I know that child’s past. Actually... Albert, I don’t want to hide it from you, those people are also watching him."
"You must have seen the top-secret files, the highest level of confidentiality regarding Wen Chaohua’s carnage in Desire Tower. This actually... was discovered by me."
Albert nodded:
"I know, you’re demoted in Desire Tower."
Contacting the guide can lower the current level you can challenge, but it comes at a cost.
Evelyn said:
"I did this to show that I do not compete for the top. But from this, anchored by some fateful trajectories, I discovered something terrifying."
"Wen Chaohua made many inconceivable actions, he is your disciple. You should know what I’m talking about."
"The Three Towers’ rules seem to have no binding effect on him."
"Wen Chaohua was also the previous number one of Deceit Tower. Deceit Tower appeared last, and we have no idea what’s inside."
Albert laughed:
"My dear Evelyn, your words are as gentle as your personality. Actually, you can be more straightforward."
Evelyn said:
"I want to know if this child Wen Xishu has great power of his own, or if it’s as they think, that Wen Chaohua obtained some sort of supreme treasure?"
Albert said:
"Before answering that, I have a question for you, Evelyn. What is your identity or stance in asking this question?"
After a moment of silence, Evelyn said:
"As a friend."
Albert said:
"If as a friend, then I hope you can gain Wen Xishu’s recognition, just like Xun Hui, Wenren Mirror, and even me."
"If he recognizes you, I don’t mind sharing my speculations with you."
Evelyn said:
"You want me to help him?"
Albert laughed:
"Perhaps, he would be more willing to be friends with Desire Tower’s number one. He might also be more interested in the secrets of Desire Tower’s higher-ups."
Albert and Evelyn had already reached the vicinity of the vortex they were to clear. Evelyn sighed softly:
"I will gradually look into this matter. But I still want to tell you, I’m approaching this as a friend."
Albert was indifferent:
"I used to have many friends, but some died, and some disagreed with me. It doesn’t matter, Evelyn."
"Wen Xishu can die in the Great Devourer, can die during the Deceit Tower ascent, but if he dies in the Bunker, I will bathe the Bunker in blood."
Evelyn was slightly moved. After a short silence, Evelyn said:
"Albert, actually I’ve always been scared."
"Scared of what?"
"Scared of you and me truly getting old, new legends replacing old ones. Don’t you feel... afraid? A newcomer shining like a star, even overshadowing your brilliance. Wouldn’t you feel insignificant?"
Albert laughed heartily:
"Hahahahaha, Evelyn, it turns out you really are old. I’m different from you."
Albert’s eyes shone:
"No matter how dazzling the newcomers are, it won’t affect me from being the first to break through the hundredth layer. My existence is irreplaceable."
Evelyn felt a bit dazed. This old man was so old, yet still had seemingly endless passion.
...
...
Orange Vortex No. 2.
Unknown territory of Deceit Tower.
The scenery outside the window flashed by as the train sped forward.
Yue Yun suddenly opened his eyes, only to find no familiar faces around him. This shocked Yue Yun greatly.
He looked around. This carriage had quite a few people...
But none of his comrades were there.
Yue Yun thought to himself: This is bad...
Were there multiple starting points for the labyrinth train? Not in the same carriage?
Yue Yun suddenly felt cold sweat on his forehead.
He immediately closed his eyes again, but no prompts appeared.
Yue Yun stood up. There were seventeen rows of seats in the carriage, sparsely occupied by some people, with some seats empty.
The vendor on the train was pushing a small cart, hawking goods. Some people were whispering, some were staring wide-eyed, and others were periodically observing their surroundings...
After looking around, Yue Yun confirmed—
Every row’s seats were occupied by strangers, people he’d never seen before.
Overall, the carriage seemed normal.
But upon closer inspection, there was a subtle sense of oddness.
Yue Yun quickly calmed himself down:
"No matter what, Wen Xishu said to first observe the first carriage..."
Without Wen Xishu, Yue Yun felt a bit panicked, but also slightly more determined.
...
...
Wen Xishu had no idea what the old principal and his young former lover were discussing. He had just opened his eyes.
And found that he had no teammates on the train.
The first thing he thought was that everyone’s starting points were different... somewhat similar to the previous Wind City zombie mission.
He wasn’t panicked, just a bit worried that without him, his teammates might struggle.
But Wen Xishu did not rush to find his teammates. He needed to come up with a strategy first—starting with his new round of support.
Entering a new vortex, Wen Xishu’s Scorpio cheat knife, and the helm-turning dice, both had new effects.