Capítulo 1888: Chapter 895: Acquiring Authority Over City Defense (Part 3)
Lord Palado expressed helplessness: “To speak frankly, I fear General that you may laugh. I can’t answer these questions because the thieves of the Shadow Master Guild are not only adept at lurking in the shadows but also at disguise and deception, even transformation.”
Most of their mbers are camouflaged and embedded among ordinary civilians, whether it’s vendors, clerks, or rcenaries, they have their mbers and informants everywhere, all-pervasive and unobtrusive.”
In Tavelan, everyone is in danger, unable to trust anyone because nobody knows whether the person they see hides another identity behind.”
The only certainty is that their lair is definitely not in Tavelan City but hidden in a more secretive place, and most peripheral mbers of the Shadow Master Guild don’t get a chance to visit, only the core mbers have the opportunity.”
“Their secrecy work seems flawless.” Gaven was not surprised, as the situation Palado described matched perfectly with what he knew.
Lord Palado, as a controlled individual, wasn’t even considered a peripheral mber of the Shadow Master Guild, targets for their vigilance, unlikely to hold much core secret.
There’s another possibility, which is that Lord Palado himself is a veteran mber of the Shadow Master Guild, everything a self-directed ruse to lure him into the ga.
He surely won’t easily trust Lord Palado, the sa way Palado would reserve himself, a common human behavior.
“What I do know is that the Shadow Master Guild is composed of five layers: Peripheral Organization, Guild Thieves, Shadow Dancers, Shadow Assassins, and Shadow Masters.
This hierarchical categorization is both identity and strength symbol, requiring passing through selections and contributions to the Guild, climbing step by step.”
The higher the level, the greater the secrecy, more concealed their movents. Not to ntion outsiders, even within themselves are not fully aware of their upper-class identities.
In Tavelan, the first three layers are most commonly seen. Shadow Assassins seldom expose their whereabouts, only leaving their exclusive mark at assassination or theft sites.
As for Shadow Masters, I’ve only heard of their na, never truly seen them. They rarely act themselves, primarily lurking in shadows, manipulating other thieves or innocent people to accomplish their objectives.
Their possession of a plethora of intelligence and privacy is their sharpest tool.” Finally, Lord Palado revealed sothing useful, though it’s common and not particularly difficult to obtain.
Gaven knowingly nodded, then addressed the shadows nearby, “Grace.”
“Here.” With a flicker of the shadows, a slender necromancer walked out.
Seeing this scene, Lord Palado’s facial fat quivered involuntarily, sweat uncontrollably poured out, only feeling his head buzz, a thought of fear crept into his mind.
Could it be that the Lady Strategy’s chosen one here is also part of the Shadow Master Guild?
Seemingly guessing Lord Palado’s thoughts, Gaven proactively explained: “Rest assured, in this world, many can wield Shadow Power, not all are believers of the Lord of Shadow.”
These are my subordinates, adept as well in using Shadow Power, having a unique edge in handling shadows.
Though before repelling the Tukan People, the Shadow Master Guild pose less threat of attacking you again, we can’t be unprepared. In the upcoming period, she will be at your side, ensuring your safety, as well I would communicate with you tily through her to ensure the plan goes smoothly.”
“The General has thought it through, thank you, General.” Lord Palado tearfully thankful.
Smart as he is, he obviously knows this sinister woman lurking in the shadow is assigned another mission, which is to monitor him, preventing any opportunity of compromising with the Shadow Master Guild.
“Finally, there’s one last thing to trouble the City Lord.”
“Just say it, General.”
“I need to fetch several of Lady Strategy’s dedicated sacrificers from the Hartland Region to promote her doctrines, aid in military restructuring and defense, must possess transmission permissions in Tavelan City…”
“This is the City Lord’s Key for Tavelan City’s Defense Maze Lock, just hold it, General is able to teleport directly anyone in.” Lord Palado simply handed over the City Lord’s Key hanging around his neck to Gaven.
“Then I’ll borrow it for a while, will return to City Lord after the war.” Gaven wasn’t courteous, taking it directly.
There are a lot of places it’ll be needed next, not only for troop deploynt but also to comprehend all traits of this Defense Maze Lock, devising corresponding defensive tactics, impossible to discuss everything with Lord Palado.
Lord Palado voluntarily resigned: “If there’s nothing else, I’ll start mobilizing manpower, conducting a citywide campaign.”
To him, this invitation plan was too sudden, ti left is very limited, many tasks remain to be done.
“Get prepared first, soon, a large number of professionals will co to assist you.” Gaven was referring to his territory’s propaganda departnt.
Before integration into a system departnt, Regina already demonstrated her extraordinary capability.
With Gaven’s unreserved support, a significant tilt in manpower and resources, naturally raised to another level.
In Felen, in terms of propaganda, the Battle Valley’s propaganda departnt is second to none.
“Alright.” Lord Palado had no concept of this, giving a perfunctory response, then hurriedly left.
As soon as Lord Palado left, Gaven imdiately operated the City Lord’s Key for Tavelan.
This City Lord’s Key is ordinary in design, fitting its na, crafted into a golden key. In essence, akin to the Psychic Gem, it manipulates Tavelan City’s Defense Maze Lock.
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