Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong - Chapter 3007
Chapter 3007: Chapter 1643: Confusion and Speculation (Part 2)
“Nonsense, it’s said that the defense strength directly under the market is comparable to the main city of our first-class forces. How could it be occupied by an unknown force?”
The Light Elf Army Commander was stunned for a moment, still with a look of disbelief, and looked at Leo Ray saying, “The Emperor of the Human Race really has a vivid imagination.”
Originally, he was extremely disdainful of Leo Ray as the master of a second-tier power, but after the previous contact, he found that the latter was far more composed and dignified than he had imagined. Coupled with Aaron and Zhen both maintaining a certain respect for Leo, he had to put down his arrogance.
“Your Excellency Commander Rorick, but the Emperor of the Human Race’s speculation is not without reason. Only in this way can we explain the series of anomalies before. If the other party has just occupied this place and has not set everything up properly, then delaying the opening of the banquet is reasonable.”
Another female Light Elf general stood up, focusing on Melody Lyon, and said: “As for why the destination of the teleportation array keeps changing without pointing to the same place, it’s probably to disperse our guests’ combat power.”
“This…”
Rorick, the Light Elf Army Commander, was taken aback and didn’t express any further opinion.
In fact, he had vaguely thought of this layer in his heart, but he didn’t dare to confirm it. After all, all of this was too bizarre. The Shadow Market being occupied was something that hadn’t happened since the Blank Era.
Accompanied by Rorick’s silence, the atmosphere became extremely tense.
This wasn’t because the Light Elves and Dark Elves were still confronting each other, but because an uncontrollable weight rose in everyone’s hearts.
If there were truly anomalies in this Shadow Market, then the other party’s target was undoubtedly them, the honored guests.
The most critical point is that if all this is true, then the unknown enemy capable of occupying this place must be extremely powerful. With their small numbers, they fear grim times ahead.
For a moment, many powerhouses took out their weapons, gripping them tightly in their hands,
“Everyone, ultimately, this is just our speculation, perhaps just a misunderstanding.”
Leo Ray stood out once again, nodding towards everyone, “But even if it’s just for our own safety, at least until we reach the banquet hall and meet other honored guests, I hope we can stand close together, as more people mean greater strength.”
“I agree with the Human Majesty.”
Zhen was the first to express her opinion, nodding at Leo Ray, “Being cautious is always correct. Only by preparing for the worst and making corresponding preparations can we remain unyielding.”
“Hmph.”
Rorick only snorted softly, and the Light Elves similarly agreed to Leo Ray’s proposal, no longer confronting the Dark Elves.
As for those independent powerhouses, it goes without saying that they were already following Leo Ray’s lead.
Seeing that Leo Ray quickly took control of the entire scene, a group of subordinate powerhouses and clan leaders were both awe-inspired and elated.
Your Majesty indeed is extraordinary. Even when facing these top powerhouses from first-class forces, he remains neither humble nor arrogant, and even takes the initiative, something they could never imagine!
Among them, Anna, who had always hidden her strength and stayed quietly beside Leo Ray, was particularly excited.
Having both Light Elf and Dark Elf blood, she naturally knew how incompatible the two were.
Yet with just a few words, His Majesty managed to make the two teams of elf powerhouses temporarily cease confronting each other, which undoubtedly gave her a glimpse of a small hope. Perhaps His Majesty could fulfill his promise and make Light and Dark Elves no longer incompatible like water and fire!
“Alright, since we’ve reached a consensus, let’s walk together. If we encounter any sudden situations, we can look after each other.”
Leo Ray led a group of powerhouses over, nodding at both Zhen and Rorick.
And the two said no more, standing on the left and right sides of Leo Ray’s team.
“Haha, what are all the esteemed guests doing, looking like they’re going to war?”
Just as everyone lined up, a team of market guards turned the corner from an alley not far away.
The leading Market Guard Captain looked surprised at first but then, with a tone full of enthusiasm and apology, said quickly, “Sorry for keeping the honored guests waiting. I’m here to guide you to the banquet hall.”
“Wait a minute, don’t you have anything to say before that, Captain?”
Rorick didn’t move but questioned the other party.
If Leo Ray had not reminded him earlier, he might have walked while observing the situation. But since the matter had been brought up, he naturally had to make things clear. After all, he now represented not only the Light Elves but all the visitors present.
“What do you mean, Your Excellency?”
The Market Guard Captain, sounding puzzled, looked around at the market guards, who all bore innocent expressions.
“Stop pretending. Why were we teleported here? Where are the other guests? What was going on with the market’s teleportation just now? Where on earth are we?”
Zhen took over the conversation, firing off several questions at once: “If Your Excellency can’t provide a perfect explanation, then we won’t leave here.”
“Your Excellency, you’re making things difficult for me. I’m just a minor figure. How could I know the arrangements of those market elders?”
The Market Guard Captain, full of helplessness, shrugged toward Zhen and said, “However, I can assure honored guests that this trip will certainly not be in vain, as the Elders Council has prepared a big surprise for you.”
“Oh?”
Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes, aside from being full of caution, also revealed a trace of curiosity.
Could the delay of the banquet, the earlier market teleportation, and only these few being teleported here be due to special arrangements by the Market Elder Council, and perhaps the market has not indeed been occupied by unknown forces? In that case, it does make sense.
“Were you guests assuming something went wrong with this Elders Council-affiliated market?”
The Market Guard Captain chuckled, waving his hand again, “Your imagination is quite rich. Rest assured, our Shadow Market has not had any inconsistencies in three thousand years, let alone this most heavily guarded, Elders Council-affiliated market.”
Hearing this, the vigilance in the eyes of Rorick and his Light Elves, Zhen and her Dark Elves, as well as our powerhouses and independent powerhouses, was somewhat reduced. Perhaps they were indeed overthinking it.
“The Captain is right; it seems we might have been a bit too tense.”
Leo Ray’s tense expression eased somewhat, and then, as if unintentionally, he pulled out a shiny gemstone from his pocket and asked the other party, “I recently obtained this item by chance, and I wonder if you know of its origin?”
“Your Excellency, you must be joking. I am just a mere guard, not a market appraiser. How could I have the expertise to discern the nature of this item?”
The Market Guard Captain laughed, waving his hand, and answered, “If Your Excellency needs, when we reach the banquet venue, I can introduce you to an experienced market appraiser.”
“Then I’ll trouble you, Captain.”
Leo Ray casually put the gemstone away, then calmly said, “In that case, please lead the way, Captain.”
“Haha, just as I intended. Please follow me, honored guests.”
The Guard Captain nodded to everyone, then turned to lead the way.
But just in the next second, Leo Ray’s actions took everyone present by surprise.