Chapter 271: Chapter 271: Cave Maze_l
Translator: 549690339
Upon hearing this, a look of joy inevitably filled the faces of the three unfamiliar lords.
They ordered the peasants under their command to hide in nearby woods, staying on standby.
After completing their orders, they immediately returned, starting to introduce themselves eagerly.
From their descriptions, Leo Ray found out.
The lean male lord with a damaged glasses frame, left with only one lens, was named Silas Brooks.
And the tall and somewhat fat male lord, with red hair that has faded considerably, was named Xavier Perry.
Finally, the lady lord with delicate and slender features was named Cheyenne Hamilton.
These three knew each other from their previous lives, having worked together in the same company for many years.
After being teleported into this world, their respective territories were fortunately not far from each other, so they ultimately formed a small team.
On the other hand, despite Solomon and Sylvia still harboring some hostility towards the three, they also courteously informed them of their names out of politeness.
“Brother Sue, we apologize. We were indeed wrong before for not keeping our promise,” said Silas Brooks, who adjusted his one-lens glasses with an awkward smile, expressing some embarrassment.
Meanwhile, Xavier Perry, who still had sweat beads on his forehead, and Cheyenne Hamilton, a short-haired woman by his side, also hurriedly chimed in.
In the end, they all firmly asserted that they had absolutely no ill intentions towards Solomon and Sylvia.
Hearing this, Leo Ray shook his head helplessly.
To be honest, he didn’t see anything wrong with the actions of the three before him.
This was a world where might makes right. Anything unpredictable could happen at any moment.
As such, becoming stronger was indeed the best way to survive.
“Never mind, we are partners now, so let’s focus on exploring the cave next,” suggested Solomon Rue, who shrugged slightly after exchanging glances with Sylvia.
At this point, the siblings clearly understood.
Since Master Leo had already spoken, they naturally had no reason to continue giving the three a hard time.
Moreover, no matter what the three’s motives were, the end result was that they had indeed cleared the way for them.
“Wait, Lord Christopher, aren’t you that famous Anonymous Bigshot?” Cheyenne asked while straightening her slightly messy short hair. A hopeful look appeared on her face, as Silas and Xavier also turned their expectant faces towards Leo Ray.
“What Anonymous Bigshot, you guys shouldn’t make blind guesses,” said Sylvia, beating Leo Ray to a reply. She stood tall with her hands on her hips and continued indignantly, “No wonder you guys look down on the Master Leo Fan Club. Turns out you guys are supporters of that black-hearted tycoon!”
“So, the reason why Solomon and Sylvia have been holding a grudge against the three is because they did not join the Master Leo Fan Club,” Leo Ray thought secretlv- After a moment. he added allite amused. “Now that T think about it, the three of them are actually supporting the long dormant Anonymous Bigshot—it’s quite unexpected.”
“Miss Sue, although our stances are different, you shouldn’t casually slander Anonymous Bigshot,” Silas Brooks interjected, adjusting his glasses. “Although the meat Anonymous Bigshot sold was indeed expensive,
he still used his meager ability to help many lords in their time of difficulty continue to survive. We’re one of them.”
“Exactly, back then, if it weren’t for Anonymous Bigshot’s meat, I suspect my subordinates would have collectively defected long ago.
Could we have focused on getting familiar with this new world during the safety period, and gotten to where we are today?” , Xavier Perry chimed in, wiping the remaining sweat beads from his forehead. “If it were someone else, wouldn’t the price have been even blacker? Anyway, at least Anonymous Bigshot’s meat was within an affordable range.”
“Humph, stop blabbering. The black-hearted tycoon and our Master Leo are not in the same league,” Sylvia said dismissively, crossing her arms in front of her chest. “Also, anyone can be anonymous. How do you know the black-hearted tycoon who traded meat with you three is definitely the same person?”
“This…
On hearing this, Silas Brooks, Xavier Perry, and Cheyenne Hamilton looked at each other in dismay.
Then, Cheyenne stepped up again, declaring, “It’s impossible! Anonymous Bigshot is our faith. He must be a person who’s low-key, luxurious, and has depth! Despite the appearance of many imitators, the Anonymous Bigshot who upgraded his mansion to level 5 in the early days of his Advent must be the same person!” She cautiously glanced at Leo Ray again before adding, “Of course, if Anonymous Bigshot is our ideal, then Lord Christopher is our reality…”
Hearing this, Leo Ray couldn’t help but feel both amused and helpless.
The Anonymous Bigshot was just a false identity he fabricated.
He didn’t expect that one day lords would have conflicts with their faces because of his two identities.
“Alright, let’s start exploring,” Leo Ray said after regaining his composure and clapping his hands.
On hearing Leo Ray’s words, the five lords immediately nodded, putting their dispute on hold.
Then, under the guidance of Silas Brooks, Xavier Perry, and Cheyenne
Hamilton,
Leo Ray and his team directly stepped into the cave and started walking deeper into its depths.
This time, Leo Ray did not ask them to light torches. Instead, he gave them each a brighter Light Crystal Stone, which left them marveling in amazement.
Under the illumination of the Light Crystal Stones, the mysteries of the cave gradually revealed themselves in the shadows.
As they progressed, walking on the gravelly cave floor, listening to the slightly eerie echoes of their footsteps, Leo Ray noted:
The spacious cave, continuously winding downwards, was truly peculiar.
They would encounter one or more forked paths after every ten meters or so, like a complicated underground labyrinth.
And the three lords leading the way were continuously paying careful attention to the circular markings on the cave walls at the forks in the road, choosing the corresponding paths.
It seemed clear that these markings were left by them previously.
“No wonder these guys spent an entire afternoon exploring here before finally encountering the Sharp-Blade Land Beasts. I have to say, this place is indeed very complex,” Leo Ray thought to himself.
Using the glow from the Light Crystal Stone to see, the ever-vigilant Leo Ray, who was surrounded and protected by his group, began to carefully study the moist, slightly rotten smelling air in the cave.
Without a doubt, since both Solomon and Sylvia and the other three lords were keeping an eye here, it must have something incredibly valuable.
Realizing this, a hint of anticipation appeared on Leo Ray’s face..
