Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong - Chapter 2860: 1566: Shadow Rift Abyss (2)
Capítulo 2860: Chapter 1566: Shadow Rift Abyss (2)
Leo Ray’s mind was racing, yet not a ripple showed on his face.
That said, the other party wasn’t wrong; they really had no reason to stand against their side.
Besides, behind him followed seven Half-step Tier 7 powerhouses—Moli, Fei’er, Hollis and the Lila sisters—without even counting Sheila and himself; add to that his series of trump cards, and even if something unexpected did happen, it would be more than enough to deal with it calmly.
“Your Majesty of the Humans, may we proceed?”
The black Half-Elf General leading the way looked at Leo Ray again and asked, “If Your Majesty of the Humans has any doubts, you are free to leave now.”
“You jest, General. Please, lead on.”
Leo Ray smiled faintly and nodded to him.
“This way, Your Majesty of the Humans.”
The black Half-Elf General still maintained a certain degree of respect as he once more took the lead.
Under his guidance, their group quickly crossed the massive bridge glowing with ghostly blue light and formally entered the capital of the Dark Half-Elves.
During this process, Leo Ray took further notice.
The fluorescence on these giant suspension bridges came from a type of Magic Crystal inlaid at various positions on the bridges; according to Teresa’s soft explanation, this Magic Crystal, called Blue Netherstone, greatly enhanced Shadow Magic and could significantly increase the soldiers’ combat capability.
After all, the fields in which the Dark Half-Elves excelled were identical to those of the Dark Elves; they had many strong cultivators with the Shadow Attribute.
After entering the city, Leo Ray walked down a wide yet slightly dim street and looked around.
Perhaps because the city was located underground, even though it was late at night, the streets were still thronged with people and looked quite bustling, with plenty of smoky, down-to-earth snack stalls lined up along the roadside.
The appearance of their group instantly became the focus of the entire scene.
Quite a few young Dark Half-elves held skewers and drinks as they cast curious gazes over, completely lacking the earlier tension seen outside the city walls.
For a moment, the bustling crowds, under the dim Magic Neon lights, cast all kinds of varied silhouettes upon the ground, making one’s eyes swim.
After passing through the prosperous block, the group crossed one suspension bridge after another and soon arrived at another, heavily guarded area.
Here, Magic Towers stood everywhere; there were even Fortresses and walls, and at the very center rose a pitch-black Castle. Soldiers patrolled back and forth without end, and judging from their aura, all of them were at least Tier 5.
“Your Majesty, this is the Royal City area of the Dark Half-Elves.”
Teresa came close to Leo Ray’s ear and explained, “The movements of the Dark Half-Elf Royal Family Members are extremely secretive, especially their Queen. Even I have never seen her.”
After Teresa finished speaking, Lila, Hollis and the others all nodded as well. Just as had been mentioned before, they had never seen the Dark Half-Elf Queen at the Throne Corridor meetings either; she had never attended, not even back when the Broken Wing King had yet to run rampant.
Because of this, many Second-tier Powers believed that the Dark Half-Elves had no Queen at all, and that the one holding supreme authority was merely a Dark Half-Elf Prince.
After passing one lofty Magic Tower and Courtyard after another, the group soon arrived at the main Gate of the Dark Castle.
As soon as the guards at the Gate saw Leo Ray and his party, they split to both sides and immediately opened the Castle’s heavy Gate.
“Let us continue.”
The Dark Elf General leading the way nodded slightly and once again strode forward on his own.
At this, Lila, Hollis, and the others all frowned tightly and obviously slowed their pace.
One had to know that His Majesty had already sent word through the Administrator to the Dark Half-Elves regarding this meeting; this already counted as a standard diplomatic occasion.
Yet even after arriving at the other side’s Royal Castle, no high-ranking figure had come to receive them. Wasn’t this far too dismissive of their side? It was downright rude!
Noticing the change in Lila and the others, even Teresa’s fair face showed a trace of unease.
As a Dark Elf, she could be considered an ally of the Dark Half-Elves; seeing the latter so negligent, she felt deeply uneasy.
After all, whether Dark Elf or Dark Half-Elf, though they were not adept at interacting with outsiders, in matters of etiquette they had inherited the Elf Tribe’s consistent traditions and rigor; they were in no way inferior to other factions.
“What is it?”
The Dark Elf General leading the way keenly sensed the change in the group and turned back to look at them.
Then, as if realizing something, he removed the leather mask from his face and said, “If there has been any discourtesy, I must ask all of you to forgive me.”
His grizzled hair and neatly trimmed beard framed a face marked by seriousness and steadiness; judging from his dignified and scholarly bearing, he was clearly not some ordinary Dark Half-Elf General.
“Your Excellency is Prince Chasing Shadow?”
Once they clearly saw his face, Lila and Hollis widened their eyes and blurted out in unison.
Both of them had attended the Throne Corridor meetings and recognized at a glance that this guide was none other than Prince Chasing Shadow, the Dark Half-Elf who had always represented the supreme authority of the Dark Half-Elves at those gatherings.
It was just that he had almost never spoken at the meetings, so they were unfamiliar with his voice and had failed to recognize his identity.
Hearing this, even Teresa couldn’t help but be stunned; even she had only heard of this Prince Chasing Shadow by name.
It was said that he was the Protector of the Dark Half-Elves and, apart from the Dark Half-Elf Queen, the most powerful Dark Half-Elf Noble.
Thus, with Prince Chasing Shadow personally welcoming His Majesty at the main Gate, it appeared that far from slighting them, the Dark Half-Elves actually attached great importance to this meeting.
“So this is the Prince Chasing Shadow the Administrator and Lila spoke of?”
Leo Ray gave a slight nod, then courteously said, “So it is Your Highness the Prince; your reputation precedes you.”
“You flatter me, Your Majesty of the Humans. It is I who have been remiss; please forgive me, Your Majesty.”
Prince Chasing Shadow nodded to Leo Ray and made a “please” gesture.
Under his guidance, the group walked along the Castle corridors filled with interlacing light and shadow and murals of assassins, until they finally stopped in a spacious, old-fashioned Reception Hall.
“Please wait a moment; the meeting will formally begin shortly.”
After seating Leo Ray and the others, Prince Chasing Shadow was about to leave the hall, clearly with some preparations still unfinished.
“Your Highness, His Majesty of the Humans merely has some matters to discuss with the Dark Half-Elves. There is no need for further preparations.”
Knowing their time was tight, Lila called out to him and nodded slightly. “Please just listen to His Majesty of the Humans, Your Highness.”
After Lila spoke, Hollis and the others also nodded one after another.
By their estimation, Prince Chasing Shadow was likely the true helmsman of the Dark Half-Elves, and the so-called Dark Half-Elf Queen was perhaps just a mysterious symbol that did not actually exist.
“Lord Clan Leader, you jest. The protagonist of this meeting is not I, but Her Majesty the Queen of our Dark Half-Elves.”
Prince Chasing Shadow waved his hand and spoke words that shocked them.
“Oh? The Queen of the Dark Half-Elves is actually going to meet us in person?”
At this, Lila, Hollis, and the others were all filled with astonishment, their faces showing utter disbelief.
Even they had never seen this mysterious Queen in the flesh. More accurately, this mysterious Queen had never appeared in any formal setting!
“There’s no need to be surprised. Please wait just a moment.”
Prince Chasing Shadow nodded slightly, then closed the doors of the hall.
It wasn’t long before, as Leo Ray was leisurely sampling the refreshments just respectfully served by several Dark Half-Elf maids, the entire hall suddenly began to tremble faintly.
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