Looking forward to another world.

As the leader of the kingdom's underground world, the criminal group named "Eight Fingers" seems to have more than one stronghold in the capital.

This criminal group is divided into eight departments according to the business they do. They are in charge of slave trading, assassination, smuggling, theft, drug dealing, bodyguards, finance, and gambling. The eight departments are mutually beneficial in the general direction. , but they are usually separated from each other, each in charge of their own affairs, and I heard that the relationship between them is not much better.

Thanks to this, there must be at least eight [Eight Fingers] strongholds in the capital, and there may be more than that. These strongholds are usually taken care of by some nobles who have business dealings with [Eight Fingers], so they are quite Concealment, in normal times, even if someone wants to find these strongholds, it is extremely difficult. Even if they find them, if they want to take action against them, they have to pass the hurdle of the rotten nobles in the kingdom.

This time, the reason why we were able to successfully obtain the information on the [Eight Fingers] strongholds, bypass the obstruction of those nobles, and attack these strongholds, is said to be because the people in charge of [Eight Fingers] have been enslaved by monsters, and they have already deviated from the principles of human beings. relation.

Those nobles who cooperated with [Eight Fingers] or were bought by [Eight Fingers], faced with a group of criminals who were enslaved by monsters, after all, they still did not have the courage to continue to protect them, so many of them this time He chose to stand by and not get in the way, which led to existences like [Blue Rose] being able to obtain the necessary information to attack [Eight Fingers]'s stronghold.

And according to Lakyus, the place they were going to go this time was the stronghold where they encountered [Six Arms] mentioned in the information sent back by the sacrificed Kingdom troops.

"Because [Six Arms] is the highest combat power of [Eight Fingers], and they appeared together in one place, it is more likely that there is the vampire who was the instigator in that place."

Lakyus thought so.

So, a group of people set off immediately and headed for that stronghold.

The reason why they do not act at night, but during the day, is mainly because many people on the other side have been transformed into vampires, enslaved by powerful vampires, and are no longer human beings. Therefore, Lakyus judged that it is better to fight at night than to fight at night. Act during the day.

"Vampires will be punished by the race in which their abilities are reduced in daylight, but they will get various buffs at night. In this case, instead of fighting at night when it is not good for us, it is better to launch an attack on those vampires before it is dark. attack."

Lakyus's considerations are comprehensive, and people can't help feeling that she is indeed the leader of the adamantite-level adventurer team.

However, in Li Ge's view, this consideration is actually meaningless.

Because, the vampires who will be punished by the race with reduced ability during the day are generally only low-level vampires, and high-level vampires can almost ignore this effect.

If the vampire that dominates the [Eight Fingers] is really Shalltear, then what they are about to encounter is the highest-level vampire that has never appeared in this world, and it is far inferior to the legendary monster [Destroying the Country] The guardian of the Great Underground Tomb of Nazarick, the true ancestor of vampires with a full level of [-], it is impossible to have a weakness that is weakened in the sun.

As for those low-level vampires that will be weakened, to be honest, even if they are twice as strong, they will be attacked by steel-level adventurers. It doesn't matter whether they are weakened or not.

If the people who are about to go to the [Eight Fingers] stronghold are only a group of middle- and low-level adventurers, then you can consider gaining this advantage, but this time the people who are going to the [Eight Fingers] stronghold are all steel-level adventurers. Ryan, a former mercenary, is undoubtedly at the stainless steel level. He is only one step away from the hero realm, so there is no need to fight for that meager advantage.

Furthermore, the [Eight Fingers] stronghold I went to this time was not in the urban area, but in a remote area some distance away from the downtown area.

It was an area as if the entire area was enclosed in darkness, surrounded by relatively tall buildings, which blocked most of the light, and even during the day, very little light could shine in here. The weather in the nearest capital is not very good, and it is almost difficult to see the sun in a day, so the weakening of vampires in this kind of weather is quite limited.

"...It seems that God is not on our side."

Lakyus also gradually became aware of these problems, glanced at the dark sky, and made a wry smile.

"I really like this weather, don't you?"

"For us, fighting in this kind of weather is actually very beneficial."

As thieves and assassins, the twins Tia and Tina expressed different opinions on this.

What they are best at is fighting in the dark, and many skills and abilities can only be used in a dark environment to exert their greatest power, so this kind of weather has little effect on them, and it is also beneficial.

"So do I."

Evileye was equally relaxed, obviously having the advantage of fighting in this environment.

"Well, I have magic props to assist me, so I won't be affected even in a completely dark environment, so there's no difference."

Even Brian said so, touched the pupil necklace around his neck, and told everyone that what he said was true.

Gagaran stood with Brian, looked at Brian like this, and said something.

"By the way, I didn't expect you to come with me."

Among the people present, only Brian was not an adventurer, and he had nothing to do with the king. Even if something happened to this city, he would probably feel that it didn't hurt, so Gagaran really didn't expect that Brian would come with him.

"I'm just following Mr. Brihot, don't worry about me."

The reason Brian gave was surprisingly simple.

"I'm very welcome." Ge Gelan said with a big grin, "It's reassuring that a man like you can come with me."

Just kidding, the masters who can fight evenly with the strongest fighters from neighboring countries have come along, so how can it not make people feel at ease?

At least, Gagaran feels that he is not as good as Brian, and Tia and Tina are probably not Brian's opponents, and the only ones who can beat Brian in [Blue Rose] are Lakyus and Evileye. It is impossible not to feel unwelcome when masters of this level can act together.

However, Brian's reaction was very calm.

"Don't expect too much from me. If the opponent is really that vampire, people of my level will only be killed instantly even if they go." Brian said: "Don't think I'm too harsh. , with all due respect, if the opponent is that vampire, only Lord Brihot can be her opponent here, and the rest of them will be instantly killed even if they fight together. Come and die together."

That's right, in Brian's view, Lakyus and the others' actions this time are no different from sending them to death.

As long as the [Eight Fingers] secretly controlled the vampire that appeared in the northern forest of Ye Lantel, even if all members of [Blue Rose] joined forces to fight, there would be no chance of winning.

"You should be thankful that you met Lord Brihaut before departure and persuaded him to come with you, otherwise..."

Brian didn't continue to say what he said later, but no one present would understand what he meant.

Because of this, many people were unhappy with Brian's statement.

"We haven't even encountered this yet, so you think we can't beat that vampire?"

"To be honest, I really doubt that you are the real Brian Anglaus. You have been saying such frustrating words since just now. It's too disrespectful."

"...I was really underestimated. I hope that vampire is really as powerful as you said."

Tia and Tina yelled at Brian one after another, and even Evileye threw out a sentence coldly, obviously feeling a little resentful.

Who are they?

They were one of the only two steel-level adventurer teams in the kingdom in the past, and they were the famous [Blue Rose].

It's not that they haven't encountered powerful monsters before, but no matter how powerful the monster is, it's just a single figure after all. As long as all the members of [Blue Rose] join forces to fight in groups, then there are definitely not many monsters that can deal with so many strong people alone.

Therefore, they didn't think that [Blue Rose] would be incapable of dealing with even a single vampire if they were dispatched together, mainly because they couldn't imagine that such a powerful vampire existed.

Under such circumstances, it is really unconvincing for Brian to overwhelm his own prestige by making others arrogant.

Brian seemed to have expected such a reaction from his words, and his expression remained calm.

"Believe it or not, anyway, I think so. I just hope that the vampire we are about to encounter is not that monster."

Brian's indifferent appearance made all the girls frown.

"Okay, stop talking."

Only then did Lakyus make a sound.

"In any case, now that we have started, there is no reason to go back, and there is no way for us to go back."

The king's capital is the capital of the Kingdom of Ri-Estij. There are not only the royal family and nobles, but also many common people. It is also the hub of the kingdom, and nothing can be lost.

In such a place, powerful monsters are now mixed in. In this case, no matter how strong the monster is, they must eradicate each other to prevent the capital and the kingdom from being endangered and threatened.

Therefore, as Lakyus said, no matter how strong the opponent is, they cannot retreat.

"Besides, even if such a strong vampire really appeared, with Mr. Brihot who is highly respected by Mr. Anglaus, it doesn't matter even if we are really completely invincible, right?"

Lakyus deliberately spoke in a relaxed tone, so that the atmosphere gradually eased.

"Indeed, with Lord Brihott around, even if we do meet that vampire, at least we will be able to fight."

Brian also showed his absolute confidence in Li Ge, and the dissatisfaction on the faces of Evileye and others gradually disappeared.

Everyone looked at Li Ge together, and looked at the man who was walking in the middle without speaking.

"arrive."

Seeing everyone looking at him, Li Ge completely ignored the topic just now, but said this lightly.

It was only then that everyone realized that they and the others had arrived at their destination without knowing it.

They passed through the alleys with insufficient light, walked into the central area of ​​the remote area, and finally successfully saw the place mentioned in the information.

It was surrounded by a towering wall, forming a space isolated from the surroundings. At first glance, it looked like an airtight prison rather than a fortress.

"That's where it is?"

A transparent light flashed in Li Ge's eyes, then he turned to Lakyus and asked this question.

"Yes." Lakyus confirmed the location and the information she had received, then nodded solemnly, and replied: "No mistake, that's the stronghold of [Eight Fingers] mentioned in the information, the sacrificed The place where the kingdom's troops encountered [Six Arms]."

Hearing what Lakyus said, everyone went into a state of alert.

Since it was mentioned in the information that the person with [Six Arms] appeared here, even if the vampire who dominated [Eight Fingers] was not considered, they all had to consider the situation after encountering [Six Arms].

All members of [Six Arms] are comparable to steel-level adventurers. This level of characters is already at the same level as many people in [Blue Rose].

In addition, almost all members of the other party have become vampires, and have become monsters stronger than humans. Considering this, the [Six Arms] members other than the [Undead King] may be stronger than before, definitely not A character that can be easily countered.

Facing such an existence, even Brian concentrated his attention, put his hand on the knife at his waist, and looked like he was ready to strike with all his strength at any time.

Even Lakyus and Evileye entered a state of vigilance a little bit, and they were no longer relaxed.

"Tia, Tina."

Lakyus didn't look back, and called the twins directly.

The twins understood immediately.

"Let's go scouting."

"You wait here for news from us."

As members of the thieves department, reconnaissance missions are naturally Tia and Tina's forte.

The two of them immediately fled into the shadow, actually merged into their own shadow and the surrounding darkness, and headed towards the [Eight Fingers] stronghold.

However, at this moment, Li Ge, who had been looking in the direction of the building, made a sound.

"No need to go."

He said this lightly.

"Maybe there are magic or magic props similar to [Life Perception] nearby? We have already been discovered."

This sentence was confirmed in the next second.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa—"

Accompanied by the sound of piercing the air, a rain of arrows suddenly struck in the direction of the building, causing the arrows to pierce the atmosphere one after another, covering the direction where Li Ge and others were.

"Oops!"

Lakyus couldn't help being startled, and shouted.

"It was discovered! Prepare to fight!"

As soon as the words fell, the rain of arrows fell from mid-air and shot at the group of people violently.

The battle came sooner than anyone imagined.