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Five days later.

The busyness in Wuguan City has come to an end for the time being, and the exploration of underground waterways and areas outside the city has been completed.

The alliance forces have excavated a total of 261 similar magic beacon devices in underground waterways. Almost the entire area of ​​500 meters underground in the city has been explored. If you go further down, you can only stand in the dug pit and continue digging.

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Judging from the results, the number of this part is very small.

At the same time, although the exploration outside the city covers a vast area, after the target is placed on the huge ancient magic weapon, it needs to be detected only once at a long distance. All tasks were completed today.

And the result is——

No.

No ancient magical weapons were found.

When the news came back, Ryan immediately summoned everyone. This time it was not only the alliances of various forces, including the Adventurer's Guild, major churches and knights, but also influential craftsmen who had not joined the Craftsmen's Guild.

Everyone participated, and there were more people than at any previous courtyard meeting.

But the atmosphere during the meeting was not optimistic.

The surrounding area was pretty much explored in the past two days. At first, everyone was relieved. At least the magic weapons were not so close to the city, nor were they buried in their own territory like the Dragon Clan. But as they explored further, things gradually began to change.

Starting to develop towards the other extreme——

The Craftsmen Guild disappeared.

Bringing ancient magic weapons together.

"How could it disappear?"

"The weapons of the Hooffire Empire are almost as big as half of Jieyi Mountain. Our detection distance is much smaller than this size, so it is impossible to miss them."

"Then where else can they hide?"

"..."

In addition to detecting the magic reaction, each legion camp has also been actively preparing for war in the past few days, but now the enemy has disappeared under the nose.

Many power lords have worried looks on their faces.

Not knowing where the enemy is is the most terrifying problem.

"Could it be that...they gave up occupying Wuguan City?"

After this voice came out, the scene became a little quiet for a while. Many lords looked at Ryan, always feeling that he said very little in today's meeting and almost didn't speak much.

Looking to the other side, the empty bench next to the main seat proved his absence. According to intelligence, the elusive guy has been accompanying his girl who looks easy to bully in Crownless City for the past five days.

After going around and around, although the inexplicable healing ability did help a lot. But from the side observation, I always felt that the two people's help was just an excuse, and shopping seemed to be their main purpose...

I’m not sure which street I’m having fun on right now.

The line I heard most often when the intelligence came back was "La la la la la~"

At this time, a craftsman stood up.

"If the craftsman escapes, what will we do next?"

The participants thought for a moment and quickly understood the implication - if the Craftsmen Guild no longer shows up for some reason, the biggest trouble will be within Wuguan City.

The Lion Garden Army still occupies Wuguan City.

Is Ryan worried about this?

Now, with the failure of the war started by the Hooffire Empire, Marcus is wanted all over the world, and the Hooffire Empire has already withdrawn from the alliance. The Lion Garden had not had much contact with them in the first place, and there was no clue after occupying Crownless City.

The voice on the face, all communication relies on tacit understanding.

But this is a problem that has to be faced. If the Craftsmen's Guild will no longer pose a threat in the short term, how to take back the city from the Lion Garden will become the top priority.

"We can't wait like this!"

Another craftsman stood up.

"Nowadays, there are more and more people supporting Shiyuan's rule. We must change our strategic direction as soon as possible. Otherwise, with every passing day, our chances of retaking the city will become smaller and smaller!"

Many craftsmen lowered their heads after hearing this.

At this time, they don't even have an identity to talk to Shiyuan. They are just a group of refugees left behind after the fall of the government.

"If the results of the detection are correct and the Craftsmen Association is indeed hiding, I... think this matter can be planned early."

"It's time to find a way to talk to Shiyuan first."

"I think so too..."

"..."

The craftsmen are not very involved in politics, but they also know very well that if the situation is allowed to drag on like this, they will really lose the city they are proud of.

As more and more craftsmen spoke out, Ryan stood up from his chair, pressed the hilt of his sword and walked out.

It seems that he wants to express his decision.

But what is surprising is that he did not go to the middle, but pressed the hilt of the sword all the way to the craftsman who said he wanted to "shift the strategic direction."

"Is this your purpose?" Ryan said.

"Wha, what?" The man was stunned for a moment and looked around, "This city originally belonged to us, what's wrong with speaking out on behalf of the craftsmen?"

Ryan sighed silently.

You fell into Luo Wei's trap - that's what he wanted to say, but his best friend didn't want to be involved in these things, and sometimes he really wanted to complain about him.

Ryan pressed his sword and looked at the other person, "I think you represent not the craftsmen, but the Craftsmen Guild."

"...What are you talking about? I have never..."

In the flash of lightning, Ryan drew his sword and struck it down without hesitation, but avoided the fatal part.

Blood spattered, and the man fell back in fear. Halfway through, his pupils suddenly shrank into a small dot, his skin suddenly turned gray, and his forehead protruded into sharp corners.

The crowd who had not yet reacted to the situation were shocked.

Black Flame Body!?

This was the first time for the people present to see the actual situation recorded in the craftsmen's association materials, but...how did Ryan know!?

"Why... just don't want to die obediently!"

Swish——

Faced with the opponent's roar that is about to lose his mind.

This time, Ryan did not hold back.

He turned around with the sword in hand, holding the resonance weapon lent to him by Luo Wei in his arms. He waited until the opponent's purpose was revealed before taking action. I have to say that this move was really beautiful.

It seems that I am still far behind.

"You have also seen his purpose. What does this mean? I believe I don't need to explain more."

Everyone was stunned for a moment.

Direct attention to the interior of the city.

Do you want them to fight among themselves?

"The Craftsmen Guild has not escaped. On the contrary, they are actively planning all this." Ryan said seriously.

This is not a brilliant skill, but without the props that Luo Wei lent him, it would be difficult to tell whether it was for the sake of the craftsmen or for other purposes simply from the dialogue. And now, Ryan has been waiting for the black man from the beginning.

The person on the line speaks.

It turns out that this is how it feels to play with others.

Although Ryan thinks this feeling is not bad, he has no intention of continuing to try, feeling that he cannot learn...

But there is no doubt that by taking advantage of the situation of Shiyuan occupying Wuguan City and disturbing their internal relations, the Craftsmen Association is definitely planning to take advantage of the chaos to do something.

"It's a bit cunning to take advantage of the craftsmen's uneasy emotions and speak for them," Elufa said.

The craftsmen around them all expressed their shame, but it was not impossible to understand their feelings.

However, now, as long as the Craftsmen's Guild has not really disappeared, the relationship with Shiyuan will not be so urgent. If the value of the craftsmen to the city can be proven in the next battle and the city system is gradually established, things will not be completely impossible.

Transfer.

"Sorry...I was almost taken advantage of so easily."

"Thank you for being able to figure out his identity, Ryan."

This is not my fault.

Ryan watched everyone regain their composure after this, and his eyes lit up like torches.

"Then what we have to do is clear——"

He looked at everyone and restored his previous demeanor.
To be continued...