NOVEL NEXT Chapter 271 Storm to Come
Chapter 271 Storm to Come
Naturally, the Scarlet Family was aware of the unique difficulty mechanisms of the labyrinth, so they wouldn't commit the folly of having Cardinal Elder and Obsidian Elder join the Labyrinth Raid Team.
The "method" they mentioned refers to a special way of entering the labyrinth that only they could execute.
This special method revolves around Viviana.
To protect the Divine Heir, Viviana, the Scarlet Family inscribed a concealed magic circle within her at birth.
This magic circle has two activation methods: one is for Viviana to initiate it herself, and the other is for it to automatically trigger when Viviana's life is in danger.
Regardless of the method, once the concealed magic circle is activated, Cardinal and Obsidian Elders would be teleported to Viviana's side immediately to ensure her safety.
This unique teleportation applies even if Viviana is within the labyrinth.
Indeed, this concealed magic circle serves as the "secret plan" to ensure a 100% success rate for Viviana's raids, and this way of entering the labyrinth can circumvent the labyrinth's difficulty rules. It could even be considered cheating — in a way no one would be aware.
Due to this cheat method coupled with the enormous benefits, the Scarlet Family is resolved to have Viviana raid the "Aqua Nest" even if it means offending other powers.
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"Very well, let's proceed as planned."
The Lord of the Scarlet Family nodded, he had absolute trust in his right-hand men, Cardinal Elder and Obsidian Elder.
"Understood... By the way, my Lord, we have news that there might be a slight issue in Delis Town."
Cardinal Elder, Rodrigo brought up a new piece of intelligence. He stated that all the nobles with significant statuses among the labyrinth raiding personnel in Delis Town had already evacuated after receiving their leaked information.
Although there's a tacit understanding of mutual protection and secrecy among the nobility, Ice Polestar, Sheryl might sense something.
If she decides to cause trouble over this matter, it could be problematic.
"Ice Polestar, Sheryl... She wouldn't be the kind of fool who would cross paths with us nobles over the lives of commoners, would she?"
The Lord of the Scarlet Family drummed his fingers on the table. He wasn't afraid of Sheryl causing trouble, but unnecessary "misunderstandings" with the royal family could be troublesome.
"Technically, she shouldn't, but... Just in case, I suggest we give her a way out."
The cunning light flickered in Obsidian Elder, Augusto's murky eyes. This elder had extensive experience in schemes and machinations.
"Oh? What kind of way out?" The Lord of the Scarlet Family asked curiously.
Obsidian Elder gave a smirk, sharing his plan. Both the Lord of the Scarlet Family and Cardinal Elder approved of Obsidian Elder's idea after hearing it, and they began preparations overnight in coordination with him.
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〖Prison Star Calendar〗
〖Year 187, July 14〗
〖10:18 PM〗
〖Countdown to Confession Death: 24 days〗
〖Countdown to Labyrinth raid: 8 days〗
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On the outskirts of Delis Town, a mage of unparalleled beauty but with a cold demeanor was practicing a special detection spell in the open wilderness.
Ever since she "lost" to the youth named Felix, Ice Polestar, Sheryl had intensified her practice of detection-type magic, determined not to repeat the same mistake.
After reflecting and evaluating the situation multiple times, Sheryl believed her loss was due to her failure to keep tabs on Felix's location.
She initially thought that since she had sealed the entire building's exterior with ice, it would be impossible for her to lose sight of her opponent within this enclosed space.
However, Felix managed to disappear right under her nose using a strange smoke screen technique. He even managed to escape from the house without breaking the ice seal. Regarding this, Sheryl could only assume that Felix must possess a skill that allows him to teleport his body, such as instantaneous movement.
A skill like instantaneous movement is a coveted god-tier skill for any combat profession.
Losing to such a skill, Sheryl could only admit her miscalculation.
Moreover, Sheryl believes that Felix must possess other skills equivalent to instantaneous movement—this conjecture has no basis, and is merely her intuition.
Not to brag, but Sheryl's intuition has always been accurate.
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— (Hope I can have a sparring session with him...)
As a battle-oriented magician, Sheryl is quite obsessed with combat, which was why she issued the "Ten Second Challenge" to Felix and the others a few days ago.
But now, she couldn't indulge herself in doing what she wanted, as the captain of the first team, Wallace of the Azure Lizard, had fled under the cover of night.
Although Sheryl was young, she was intelligent and experienced. She could guess with considerable accuracy what it meant for the eldest son of the Azure Lizard family to flee overnight, even if it was just an estimate.
Next, if Vanessa also leaves, Sheryl could confirm that the Scarlet Family was definitely plotting something in secret.
To deal with this possible situation, Sheryl found Chief Pamela and asked her to summon Felix. Sheryl was not the type to sit and wait for death.
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When Chief Pamela found Tyler, he was having lunch in the restaurant with Heloise.
Tyler wondered if Chief Pamela was still reminiscing about Chief Oleg and wanted to get an update on her old lover through him.
But when Chief Pamela spoke, Tyler dismissed this trivial thought because he knew he was in trouble.
"Does Lady Sheryl want to see me right now?"
Tyler deliberately repeated Chief Pamela's words so that Vanessa, who was not far away, could also hear.
"Yes, she said there's an urgent matter. I don't know if you could come with me to see her now?
(Urgent matter?)
Tyler speculated that at this time, Sheryl wanted to find him, it must be related to the labyrinth, and it probably wouldn't be good news...
But since she had specifically named him, he couldn't avoid it.
"Heloise, you continue eating, I'm going to the quest guild with Chief Pamela."
Tyler's words were also meant for Vanessa who was not far away, he could probably guess that Sheryl only wanted to talk to him alone.
Heloise, being naive, didn't think much of it, nodded and continued eating.
Vanessa, who was dining nearby, looked thoughtfully at Felix until he and Chief Pamela left the doorway.
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Tyler followed Chief Pamela all the way to the second floor of the Quest Guild, where the Ice Polestar, Sheryl, was already waiting in her office.
After entering the room, Chief Pamela silently withdrew, closing the door behind her, leaving only Tyler and Sheryl alone in the room.
(A one-on-one conversation... Why does it feel like being called into the principal's office...)
Sheryl's presence filled the office with a chilling aura. Tyler forced himself to maintain his composure as he looked at her, her expression impassive as she returned his gaze.
Then, Tyler's ominous premonition was quickly confirmed; Sheryl's first words out of the gate effectively cornered him.
"Felix, are you all planning to withdraw from the Labyrinth Raid Team?"