Chapter 51: LI. Unveiling the Curtain
The great enemy was annihilated.
Every person in the mine had a different expression.
Liszt understood that it was not the time for laxity yet; the major threat had yet to come. The pursuers were completely dealt with and weren’t a worry anymore, but the encircled troops at Londen City were the major concern. On the way here, Caroso had mentioned that not only were there Madmen from the Eternal Sect, but also someone named Zahak, the main liaison to the peak of the Aran, who had trained with the damned Aran Sword King—a ruthless character among ruthless characters. It was uncertain if General Fen and his troops could withstand them.
"Since we’re all in the same boat now, there’s no need to hide anything. We must trust each other completely. This journey is fraught with peril, and we must know who we are transporting."
Although Shadi said this, he was merely curious about the identity of the Black Robed Man. Despite the cloak and hood that completely obscured visibility, the skeletal outline suggested it was a sixteen or seventeen-year-old woman. Could such a creature really pose a threat to the Emperor, a man capable of slaying dragons barehanded?
He hurried towards the Black Robed Man, short dagger still in hand, ready to pull off the mask and see the true face.
"No, the Earl must have stipulated that secrecy was part of the agreement. Not only is there the promised final payment from the Earl, but upon reaching Heaven Port, when things conclude, the contact will also offer a hefty reward."
Caroso unhesitatingly blocked the way, even though they had just been through a life-or-death battle together. These pirates were lawless; if they knew the identity of the passenger, it would surely lead to trouble.
"Was it said like that?"
Swan, who had been present during the discussion of the agreement, glanced at Liszt—not to confirm the truth of the statement but to seek Liszt’s judgment.
The atmosphere in the mine, which had just relaxed, became tense and deadly once more.