Chapter 579: Secret plane (II)
Vlad’s greed and ambition surged as he considered the possibilities. Even if they managed to uncover just one Legendary treasure, it would be an extraordinary jackpot. Even if the artifact wasn’t useful to them, they could easily exchange it at the Golden Sky Fortress for something that suited their combat styles.
No matter how he looked at it, this expedition was a golden opportunity.
However, beyond the allure of wealth, there was something far more critical that Vlad needed to clarify.
"What about the danger?" he asked, his voice even.
Agamenon, who had been alight with excitement and greed, immediately sobered. His expression grew serious. "It won’t be small, Brother. Even though thousands of years have passed, the defensive formations in that place were once strong enough to deter Legends. If even a fraction of their original power remains, they could still be more than enough to eliminate Sages like us."
He paused briefly before continuing, "Actually, that’s one of the main reasons I contacted you. According to our intelligence, the defensive formations protecting the stronghold are all runic-based. Given your skills as a Runic Master, you’d be the perfect person to act as our scout."
A meaningful light flashed in Vlad’s eyes. It was clear now—Agamenon wasn’t inviting him out of kindness but because he wanted to leverage Vlad’s Runic Mastery.
Vlad wasn’t offended. This was the way of the world. Even among friends, alliances were formed through mutual benefit, and in an expedition like this—where unimaginable treasures lay in wait—everyone needed a clear purpose.
He nodded, his voice steady. "My Runic Master abilities have improved significantly. As long as the complexity of these formations doesn’t exceed Rank 4, I should be able to disable them."