Chapter 247: Fans of the Abyss
After finishing his conversation with the Count of Tulip, Lin Ke led the team toward the abyss.
The Tulip also accompanied them.
As they approached the abyss, Lin Ke finally saw that the abyss was not a simple void.
On the rock walls of the abyss, there were countless, tightly-packed buildings, descending along the walls like moss on the sides of a deep water well.
At the very edge, there were several large wooden platforms with a few people guarding them, exuding auras indicating that they were at least of level ten or above.
They were sending the previous group into the teleportation array on the wooden platform, then looking toward Lin Ke and the others.
"Honorable Count of Tulip, Count Linke, Viscount Azanen, welcome to the abyss!"
The leader was a thirteenth-level [Shield Guard] with a profound aura.
Lin Ke's team had already raised their flag, making it very easy to identify which noble they belonged to.
"Please enter the teleportation array. I will transport you to the 'King's Inn' on the three hundred and fifty-second floor in batches, where someone will introduce the matters related to the noble council."
Saying this, the Shield Guard moved aside and said, "Please do not linger, quickly enter, and do not affect the other nobles."
The Shield Guard was very indifferent, but Lin Ke and his group said nothing and quickly entered in batches.
However, as he passed by the Shield Guard, Lin Ke heard the Shield Guard whispering.
"Count Linke, I am your admirer. Beware of the morning light..."
Lin Ke looked up, seeing the Shield Guard's lips unmoving, face still as indifferent as ever, but his eyes flickered slightly.
Some kind of Sound Transmission Magic?
Lin Ke said nothing, nor did he make any extra movements, merely glancing casually at the Shield Guard before entering the teleportation array.
This was a medium-sized teleportation array, capable of accommodating eight or nine hundred humans at a time, but with the addition of the Green Water Python and Lava Lion, it became too congested.
It took three rounds for Azanen's team to fully enter.
Only then did it turn to the other nobles.
...
The abyss was bustling.
This was Lin Ke's first impression.
He stood on an incredibly wide street, able to see the streets opposite and within, which held many hidden wonders.
This street was embedded into the rock wall of the abyss!
Layer upon layer, circle upon circle, descending downward.
This was an underground city!
The abyss was an underground city!
Although he had heard rumors, seeing such a grand feat still left Lin Ke somewhat startled.
However, in the next moment, after organizing his team and walking out of the teleportation street for a few minutes.
A group of people appeared.
"Honorable Count Linke, I am a level five [Butler] from the Mountain Duke's butler group. My lady wishes to have brunch with you to discuss the latest limited edition perfume..."
"Honorable Count Linke, on behalf of my miss, she wants to say that she loves your work 'Snow White and The Forty Dwarfs of Alibaba', hoping..."
"Honorable sir, my master, the [Artist] Greenwomut, has become enamored with your newly introduced 'comics', extending a sincere invitation to you..."
"Honorable Count Linke..."
"Mr. Linke..."
Carriages, ox carts, mounts, and reindeer carts stopped at the intersection.
Numerous well-dressed butlers politely bowed toward Lin Ke's direction.
They were the butlers and servants of various nobles, noble ladies, different forces, and powerful figures.
They were all here to invite Lin Ke!
The reasons varied, mostly relating to the creations from Great Wilderness City and Lin Ke's works.
In other words...
They were all Lin Ke's fans!
The many creations Lin Ke had made over the years, whether industrial products or some artistic creations, had provided powerful spiritual solace to these idle nobles.
Thus, fans emerged in response!
If it were before, Lin Ke would certainly visit each of them individually, possibly making some friends and accomplishing some things.
However, the current Lin Ke had no such mood.
So he stepped forward, pounded his chest and loudly said, "Apologies everyone, I've just lost Teacher Ove, a pivotal guide in my life, so I won't be engaging with everyone for now."
With that, Lin Ke, under the cover of the People's Knight Order, walked towards the large building not far away, the "King's Inn".
"What? Lord Ove has passed away?"
"I heard Count Linke was Lord Ove's sole disciple; they were very close."
"What a pity, what a pity..."
Those representing various nobles could only return to report back.
Meanwhile, the nobles who emerged after Lin Ke were amazed by this scene.
Some even asked, "Who was that just now? Who is Count Linke?"
Someone beside them immediately looked over with disdain: "You don't know Count Linke? Haven't you ever read a newspaper?"
"No, what's that?"
"Alright, ever been to Wonder Land? Even if you can't read, watching a play there is quite good."
"Never been..."
"Come on, you must be from some secondary plane, huh?"
"Yes, I'm representing Baron Balde in the noble council..."
...
Outside, there was a clamor.
Lin Ke arrived at the spacious King's Inn, checked in in an orderly fashion, then went to his room, taking out a bottle containing Order Potion.
The bottle holding the Order Potion was made of extremely precious materials, capable of even preserving divine substances.
Inside, it contained a bit of Ove's True Spirit.
Holding the bottle, Lin Ke exhaled deeply, then put the bottle away.
Subsequently, the bracelet on his wrist suddenly adhered to his skin, and then, in a wave of energy, he transformed into a melancholic yet handsome blond man.
Then he took out something he had recently made from his Space Ring.
A guitar!
The first guitar in this world!
A level five magic item, possessing exceptional magical qualities, similar to the wondrous item like Sophie's "Territory of Destiny".
Grasping the guitar, Lin Ke also took out a hooded cloak, draped it over him, and then walked straight out of his room and down the stairs.
Thanks to the absence of surveillance here, and no such thing as ID registration existed either.
All he needed was to walk down from the stairs like this; the King's Inn wouldn't care.
After all, too many people came and went every day, and without a secret-etched key, it was impossible to enter a room, and being a property of the Gula Royal Family, few dared to cause trouble here.
Lin Ke easily exited the King's Inn, guitar in hand, walking down the street with an expression filled with sorrow, like a forlorn minstrel.
The streets were crowded, with many people discussing those just now who invited Lin Ke to visit.
"Was that Count Linke just now? Just as handsome and charming as the legend says, wealthy yet refined, hehe."
"Forget it, you can't compete with those ravenous noble ladies. Speaking of which, I admire Count Linke's compositions more. That song, 'Courageous Loneliness', is just so beautiful and inspiring..."
"Have you heard? Have you heard? Count Linke is here to participate in the noble council!"
"Extra! Extra! The new issue of the newspaper is about to publish!"
"Anyone want it? The latest formula of skincare lotion! Great Wilderness brand!"
On the street, tumultuous chaos.
A melancholic, disenchanted poet, passed through.