Zongman: The wrong person on the ground, double Shenwei at the beginning

Not even an adventurer, his chances of fighting his way out are zero.

He frowned slightly and looked up at a small fence window above his head.

There was a structure similar to the entrance to a surface sewer, about the size of a pencil box, which served the function of ventilation.

Obviously, unless he has a collarbone, it's impossible for him to escape from there.

"What should I do..."

After an unknown amount of time, Rhodes mechanically sharpened his small stone knife, constantly overturning various plans in his mind, when suddenly he heard footsteps approaching from afar.

"!!!"

People have arrived so quickly?

He was startled and instinctively hid the pebble in his hand, but quickly realized what was happening.

"No! The footsteps aren't coming down the corridor, they're coming up... upstairs!"

Rod looked up in surprise.

Damn it, this remote place that hasn't seen a single person in over ten days actually has outsiders passing through?!

He instantly became agitated, forcing himself to stand up despite his weakness. He stumbled slightly before carefully standing on the wooden crate, trying not to make a sound.

If the guards hadn't all gone to the main hall for a meeting at that moment, he probably wouldn't have dared to be so bold.

Rod tiptoed and peered out through the fence window.

They didn't make a fuss immediately, intending to first determine who the visitor was.

The first thing that came through was a young girl's sarcastic and sarcastic remarks.

"Oh dear, we've stumbled upon such a desolate, remote, and filthy street. If it were that germaphobic fairy, she probably would have already covered her nose and run away."

"Oh, my goodness, it's so kind of you to condescend to accompany me on this inspection tour, Your Highness~"

A tiny foot was blocking the view of the window frame.

The two girls who were talking stopped right in front of the dungeon where Rhodes was.

Rod clenched his fists, forcibly suppressing his rapid breathing.

"Don't rush, don't rush, wait a little longer, and confirm the other party's identity!"

"So, what are you referring to as clues about the dark faction? Don't tell me it's just your intuition; you're neither your clan's hero nor our troublesome captain."

"Hmm... Although it has nothing to do with Finn, it is related to that Nine Demon Princess."

"Why are we talking about that fairy royal family again?"

"She asked me to find someone, she seemed very worried..."

This conversation is between them!

Upon hearing this, Rhodes, who had already identified the newcomer, could no longer wait.

He took out the sharp stone fragment he was clutching, stretched his arm through the barred window, and pressed it hard against the other person's heel.

However, after a long time, the other party did not respond at all.

Just when Rod thought he was too weak, a pair of sharp eyes that seemed to see right through people suddenly appeared in front of the fence window.

"!!!"

"I thought it was just my imagination... I didn't expect there really was someone there!"

The girl who was lying on the ground talking also had pink hair, but it was closer to the color of a peach than Valeta's.

The little man's youthful face exuded a mature and composed aura as he let out a sigh of doubt and surprise.

After recognizing the other person, Rod breathed a sigh of relief and quickly lowered his voice to explain the situation in the simplest terms.

"I know you, the righteous Astrea Familia!"

"This is a base of the Dark Faction. There are dozens of people they've captured, and they seem to be plotting something."

"The organization has at least thirty members, including at least three cadres, some of whom are at level 5. They may have just left, but it's possible that some have stayed behind."

"You'd better request reinforcements immediately, either the Loki Familia or the Freya Familia will do!"

Even the Freya Familia members, whose mental states were somewhat twisted, still contributed to the fight against the dark factions during this period.

Leila narrowed her eyes, instinctively suspecting it was a trap.

"Really? You seem to know a lot..."

What a coincidence.

After all, how could such a thing happen by such a coincidence? It's as if everything was arranged.

Moreover, she had rescued innocent civilians who had been captured, but none of them had been able to gather so much information and remain calm and vigilant, even when they were in danger.

Logically, recognizing them should have triggered an excited shouting reaction...

However, when she saw Rod's face clearly in the sunlight, she felt a sudden, sharp pang in her heart.

A mix of emotions—bitterness, nostalgia, trust, anger—suddenly welled up in my heart.

Knowing Lyra's suspicious and cautious nature, Rod was extremely anxious and was about to hurriedly explain when Lyra suddenly raised her hand.

"I understand. Wait here, we'll come back to rescue you right away!"

Kaguya Gojo frowned slightly upon hearing this, glancing questioningly at Lyra, whose expression had subtly changed.

what happened?

How could Lyra, who is always skeptical, be so easily trusting?

Kaguya's lips curled into a wicked smile as she secretly speculated.

Could it be that this guy has fallen in love with the man below at first sight?

Oh dear, you usually act all shrewd, but when it really matters, you act on impulse. I'll have to fix your mistakes.

Regardless of whether the dungeon man they encountered was telling the truth or not, they were determined to share this information with everyone.

After standing up, Leila changed her previous lazy demeanor and became serious and solemn as she prepared to leave quickly.

"Run! We can't delay any longer!"

Tsk, the last time I saw Lyra this nervous was when Ryu ventured into the dungeon alone...

Increasingly curious about Laila's unusual reaction, Kaguya's eyes darted around, and she suddenly leaned down to peek at the man in the dungeon through the barred window.

Hmph, I don't believe he's really that handsome... Even if he is, a rational person like me wouldn't...

However, the moment she met Rhodes's deep, night-sky-like eyes, an indescribable feeling surged within her.

Something seemed to be emerging, but it was always blocked by a barrier!

A gentle breeze ruffled Rhodes's hair, and the air between them seemed to freeze. Time stood still, and Kaguya's heart pounded wildly.

Rod blinked, puzzled.

Hey lady, why aren't you calling for help? What are you standing there for?

And why are you blushing?!

Lyra turned around and saw Kaguya gazing deeply into the other's eyes, and for some reason, she suddenly became furious.

"Kaguya, what are you waiting for? Run!"

She nudged Kaguya with her elbow and anxiously tugged at her sleeve. Kaguya snapped back to reality, feeling a sense of urgency herself, and nodded solemnly.

"You're right...!"

However, just then, a burst of applause suddenly rang out at the dungeon entrance.

"I originally just wanted to know what that woman told you, but I didn't expect to make such an unexpected discovery!"

Rhodes's expression changed slightly, and he suddenly turned his head.

At the cell door, Witt appeared out of nowhere, revealing a gentle yet mocking smile.

He slightly opened his arched right eye, which shimmered with a maddening red iridescence.

"I have to admit you're a bit special; you always seem to have someone helping you wherever you go. You almost escaped again, but you won't be so lucky this time!"

The man made exaggerated gestures, drew the short sword from his waist, his eyes filled with sadism, and instantly charged towards Rhodes!

The chilling killing intent seemed to devour him completely.

The feeling of suffocation came over me.

Leila's anxious cries rang out from outside the fenced window.

"Hey, get away from the wall!"

Chapter 3 I Pray to All Realms (Seeking Flowers and Votes)

Rod instinctively jumped toward the side of the fireplace.

Boom——! ! !

The powerful explosion blasted a large hole in the wall.

clang!

A flash of the blade blocked the short sword.

She has long, silky black hair and wears a kimono, the traditional clothing of island nations.

The girl, practically the embodiment of the so-called "Yamato Nadeshiko" of the Far East, stood in front of Rhodes, her sharp gaze fixed on the man with blood-red hair opposite her.

"They actually dared to attack my...protected person right in front of me, they really have some nerve!"

With a "heave-ho," Lyra jumped down and helped Rhodes up, her expression worried.

"Are you alright? I've tried my best to control the amount of explosives used."

"Cough cough cough... Don't worry, you won't die."

Rhodes coughed as he used the momentum to stand up, rubbed his aching arm, and glanced at the completely extinguished flames in the fireplace.

It felt like you just protected me, was it just my imagination...?

"Didn't I tell you to go find reinforcements...? I don't remember the Cunning Rat being such a reckless creature."

Rhodes looked worriedly at Kaguya Gojou, who was confronting Vittoria.

This is troublesome. Although this "Faceless" Witt is a madman who likes to torture people, his strength is not to be underestimated.

Theoretically, Kaguya at level 3 does have the potential to defeat Vito at level 4, but they are currently in the stronghold of the Dark Faction, and the soldiers left behind will soon come to gang up on them, so the situation is obviously not optimistic.

Leila was annoyed for a moment, then sighed helplessly.

"I don't know either, but when I heard you were in danger, my hands and feet acted before my brain could..."

Rhodes glanced at the little man with surprise.

What reason is this?

"Don't look at me like that, I don't know why either."

Leila twitched her ears, heard the noisy footsteps coming from the corridor, took a deep breath, and made a decision.

"In any case, we still need to ask for help, but... this time it's your turn to go."

Rhodes' eyes widened, and he pointed at himself: "Huh? You want someone like me, who isn't even an adventurer, to ask for help?"

He even began to doubt whether the person standing before him was the same Lilliputian race known for their wisdom.

However, given the circumstances, Lyra became incredibly calm. Instead of responding to Rhodes' self-deprecating remarks, she rationally explained the current situation.

"Can you still run? I have to stay behind to hold off these bastards for that woman. She's already struggling enough just to hold off that bastard."

“We can’t hold out much longer, so if you can’t get reinforcements in the shortest time, you can hold our funeral.”

"Since you've heard of our clan, you should also know where we are located."

When Witt heard Lyra's idea, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Are you really just a bunch of fools who only know how to be clever, have unrealistic ambitions, and follow exaggerated beliefs?"

"You actually expect him to escape the encirclement of us adventurers? Are you trying to make me laugh to death? Hahahaha!"