Hearing Victor's answer, everyone's faces changed, and Victor just glanced at them, and then continued: "The news I just heard from the merchants at the city gate is that since the day before yesterday, the entire city has been completely closed, and it was announced to the public that it was due to the recent chaos in the Solagang Mountain Territory, and for the sake of the upcoming Mountain Territory Council and maintaining order in the city, the entire city was completely closed, and even in the city, people were not allowed to move easily, that is, Even if the crowd is able to blend into the city, there is no way to blend in with the crowd, and once they are discovered and interrogated by the guards, their whereabouts will be completely exposed, and then they will be doomed.

Although there should be no shortage of supporters of the council leader among the guards, this is a gamble of luck, not to mention that they are not even qualified to gamble on luck now——— at least they must enter the city first.

But now, the whole city has been completely sealed, the gates are closed, the walls are full of soldiers on guard, and the whole city is full of tension as if it were under siege, and in this case, the idea that everyone could blend into the city with a little effort is completely impossible. Not to mention that even if they enter the city in front of them, they will have to face the patrols on the streets, and even if they get close to the Mithril Hall, the tight garrison will be even more troublesome, and now, there is not much time left before the council meeting begins!!

"We still have half a day."

Victor's voice inevitably revealed a trace of anxiety, even if he was as calm as he was, now he finally had no way to remain calm, and finally had a chance to turn over, but if he fell short at the worst, then everything would be over. He stared at the towering walls, but he didn't know what to do. If the city gates are opened, then he can also create a gap for Rhodes and the old council leader to mix in by creating chaos or something. But now that the gates are closed, they won't be opened at all, and there are too few people to create an opportunity for the other side to open them............ What can I do?

"Isn't there a secret passage to the city, Lord, Lord?"

"This .................."

The Speaker frowned, pondered for a moment, and then his eyes lit up.

"There is indeed a secret passage to the city, maybe we can try it!"

"Do your enemies know about the existence of this secret passage?"

"Only the members of the Council are aware of the existence of this secret passage. But ........." said this, the old council leader paused, of course he understood why Victor asked him about this, and if his enemies also knew about this secret passage, then they were likely to be prepared for it. But now they have no other way, and Victor knows this. So even if the answer given to him by the old council chief did not meet Victor's expectations, there was no way but to try it now.

According to the Old Councilman, the exit of this secret passage is located in a dense forest at the back of the Soragon Mountain Territory, and the location of this secret passage is also very meaningful, it is not close to the border of the Night Dragon Kingdom and the Light Dragon Kingdom, but instead across the river from the Duchy of Moon. This also reflects the attitude of the Solagang Mountains towards the countries around them, because of the special environment of the Solagang Mountains. In addition to those mines, there is only a huge mountain city, and because of this, if there is any situation that requires them to enter the secret passage to escape, then it means that the Solagang Mountain itself is completely finished, and they will not even have a chance to fight guerrilla and turn over, they will be completely annexed, and there is no possibility of resistance.

The location of the secret passage is far away from the Dragon Kingdom of Light and the Dragon Kingdom of Night, which also shows that the mountain lords of Soragon are not so comfortable with both, and their attitude towards the Duchy of Moon. But it's obviously closer.

"This ..............."

Eventually, though. Victor's bad premonition still came true.

When they were led by the old council leader, they came to a hidden place deep in the woods. When looking at the entrance of the cave in front of them, everyone was dumbfounded, but they couldn't say a word. The cave that was supposed to be dark and deep has been completely sealed by heavy stones at the moment, and it can be seen that those people are not idiots, they have already thought of this, so the entire cave entrance has been completely sealed.

"I'm in trouble now..............."

Victor stood in front of the entrance to the cave that had been completely blocked, and couldn't help but gasp, he clenched his fists, and his eyes were fixed on the cave in front of him. It's not impossible to get rid of the stones, but it takes time, and what they're lacking most now is time, and they don't have time to wander around here. By the time they've cleared the rubble and entered the city through the secret passages, I'm afraid the daylilies will be cold.

But what can be done now?

It's almost time.

Looking at Victor in front of him, the corners of Rod's mouth twitched, and then he gestured to the people around him, and then Rod walked to Victor's side and talked to him in a low voice.

"Mr. Victor, is there any other way?"

"Nope."

Hearing Rod's inquiry, Victor also had a bitter face, he was now at a loss, and the face that had always been smiling now revealed a little depression, he spread his hands helplessly at Rod and shrugged his shoulders. Although strictly speaking, Victor also has a few more risky plans, but those plans are not intended to be used unless they are a last resort, because these plans are almost all gambling on luck, and this kind of risky thing is really only chosen when he is on the verge of death, and it is almost a plan to die.

It seems to be about the same.

Hearing Victor's answer, Rhodes took a closer look at the other party, then he turned his head and glanced at the old council chief and the people around him, only to see that they were completely devoid of the happiness and joy of escaping death before, replaced by deep exhaustion and despair. Even the old man was now panting helplessly, his rickety body looked like a fire in the cold wind, and he could fall down anytime and anywhere. It's no wonder that at the age of the old council leader, even if he has been treated by a spirit master, it is very difficult to carry out a rapid march in the wilderness in this kind of weather. He was able to keep coming here. It's already rare.

"Leave it to me."

"Huh?"

Hearing Rod's answer, Victor screamed in surprise, his eyes widened and he looked at Rod in disbelief.

"Could it be that Luo ......... Sir, do you have a way? ”

"The meeting is going to be held in the Mithril Hall, in that case, I know that there is a way to go there, please tell them. Hopefully they'll be ready. I would also like to make a few more comments about my subordinates. ”

"Ah............ It's good. ”

Hearing Rod's words, Victor didn't come back to his senses for a while, he stared blankly at the pitch-black mask in front of him, and only after a moment did he give a hurried answer. Although he also wondered in his heart how Rod knew about the situation of the Soragon Mountain Territory, it was not something he was concerned about now, if it was really as Rod said. He knew that there was a path to the Mithril Hall, and that would be enough for Victor.

Thinking of this, Victor nodded, and then he quickly turned to leave. And it was only at this time that Rod turned around and walked to the side of his men.

"Captain, when will I be able to take off this nasty mask, Anne is so uncomfortable."

Rod had just returned when he saw Anne jumping out restlessly. He hugged his arm and complained dissatisfied. I have to say that this pitch-black mask and Annie's crisp and lively voice really don't match the feeling——— but it's no wonder that Annie has this question, since coming to the Soragon Mountains, in order to keep their identities secret, Rhodes strictly forbade them to contact the head of the council and others and Victor's men, many times they are alone and out of the crowd. This is bearable for Marlene and Lijie, but for Anne, not saying a word is almost equivalent to killing her, not to mention because of Anne's unique habit of speaking. Rhodes even forbade her to speak in the presence of outsiders. After all, Anne's habit of speaking is too maverick. Once you've heard it, you'll hardly forget it. And Anne is also very obedient, she doesn't say much when there are outsiders——— it's really hard for her to be able to endure it until now.

"Bear with me. Annie, we're going to finish this mission in a moment, and we'll get out of here. When the mission is over, how about I treat you to something delicious? ”

Rod stroked Anne's hair before replying. Hearing Rod's response, Anne immediately became excited.

"Really, as long as Anne endures until the end, will the regimental commander treat Anne to something good after the mission is over? Anything? ”

"Uh....................."

I don't know what the road is about, when he heard the "anything can do", Rod felt a chill flying through his spine for no reason, but he still nodded stubbornly. Seeing Rod's answer, Anne let out a low cheer, and then jumped out of Rod's body, and only then did Rod shrug his shoulders, and then he calmed down again and gestured to the people around him. Seeing Rod's gesture, the others stepped forward.

"Lando, I have a very important task for you, from now on, I ask you and your team to retreat to the road where we came to ambush and observe. I'm worried if those guys will send someone to the mountain again to investigate the whereabouts of the old council leader, and if they get any information, then they will definitely report back. If you find someone coming to the city from the same direction as us............"

As he spoke, Rod's right hand slashed at him fiercely.

"Kill on the spot, don't let go of the mistake, do it cleanly, understand? If you find any information from the other party, notify me immediately, and after receiving my instructions, you can go back to the fortress, understand? ”

"Yes, sir."

Hearing Rod's order, Lando nodded solemnly, then he sorted out the longbow behind him, and immediately retreated, and then saw the ranger turn around and make a few gestures to his subordinates, and soon, more than a dozen heavily armed mercenaries quietly disappeared into the depths of the dense forest, and soon disappeared without a trace. And after seeing Lando and the others leave, Rod turned to the other side.

"Joey, it might be a little dangerous for a while, let your people watch their surroundings, and besides, keep an eye on the guys around the council president, I don't want to be capsized by some idiot when it comes to this. Of course, I'll discuss this with Victor as well, you just need to keep an eye on it, understand? ”

"No problem, boss, leave it to me."

"Marlene, Anne, Lizzie."

The most rear. Only then did Rhodes turn to the three girls beside him who had been waiting for his orders.

"Your task is heavier, Marlene, you have to take care of yourself, Lijie, I want you to put all your energy into the old council leader, in case of any danger. We must protect him first. Annie, Lijie doesn't have enough experience to be distracted, so it's up to you to protect her and Marlene, and of course, the most important thing, don't talk too much, don't talk about it, don't reveal your identity, you should understand that this is important. ”

“………………”

None of the three spoke. Instead, he nodded slightly to show that he understood, Lijie and Marlene were very aware of their special identity, so they were naturally mentally prepared for this, and Anne ............ It is estimated that the assurances given to her by Rhodes played a greater role.

After whispering his instructions, Rhodes turned his head and happened to see the old council leader walking towards this place under the leadership of Victor, the latter's expression was a little strange, as if he was very embarrassed and a little helpless.

It seems that things are not going well.

See this scene. Rod couldn't help frowning. Still, he waved his hand and motioned for the others to get ready. Then he came silently in front of Victor and the old council leader, and when he saw Rhodes approaching, Victor shrugged his shoulders helplessly at him.

"There's something the council chief wants to ask you."

“……………”

Rhodes didn't speak, he just looked at the old man in front of him, he was already very old, and his rickety figure made him look thin and weak, but even so, this old man with white hair still stubbornly raised his head and looked at himself, with a special stubbornness and tenacity in his eyes that only mountain people have.

"I've heard......... Do you have a way to get us into the Mithril Hall? ”

“………………”

Rod didn't speak, he just nodded. Seeing this action, the old man frowned slightly, and Rod could touch his doubts and hesitations, but this was also what he expected. But Rhodes is not worried, because he is hiding his identity now, so even if he is suspected, as long as he is not suspicious, he has nothing to worry about.

"Can you tell me what that place is?"

“…………”

Rhodes still didn't speak, he just stretched out his hand and pointed ahead, then ignored the old man and walked straight forward. The old man didn't say anything when he saw him walking forward, although Victor opened his mouth and tried to explain to him, but the old council chief only waved his hand, and he stared at the black figure deadly, and after a moment he turned around and walked forward after Rod.

Rhodes didn't go far, he crossed the blocked entrance to the secret passage, and then stopped in a mountain stream not far from it, a thin crevice formed by natural weathering, barely able to accommodate one or two people standing in it from the outside, and this gap was also deep, and the steep mountain wall could be easily seen by the sunlight. Everyone stood by Rod's side curiously, wondering what he was going to do.

Rhodes didn't pay attention to the gaze coming from behind him, he just raised his head, looked at the gap in front of him, and then carefully began the information about the "Historical Research of the Soragon Heights" mission that he had seen in the forum, which was a mission of the archaeology department, and the player went underground to search by taking over the mission of the Soragon Mountain Territory Council, and confirmed the argument that the original Soragon Mountain Territory was formed by the dwarves migrating through the Silver Mountains......... According to the documents found by the players at that time, the passage connecting the underground ancient dwarven ruins and the Mithril Hall should be here, remember that the distance is .........

Rod walked into the gap and flashed sideways.

"Ahh

Seeing this scene in front of them, everyone couldn't help but shout in surprise, in their eyes, Rod just walked into that narrow gap, and then his body turned to the side, and actually disappeared into the crack of the stone in front of everyone's eyes!?

What's going on?

Victor hurriedly ran forward, and when he walked to where Rhodes was, his eyes couldn't help but widen in surprise——— only to see that right beside him, a wide cave entrance was lying quietly, from the front, it was just an ordinary cave entrance, but when you looked inside from the entrance of the gap, you would only see the towering mountain walls on both sides, and you would not see any shadow of the cave.

It's just a manifestation of nature——— or maybe it's not that simple.

Victor looked at the dark entrance of the cave in front of him, hesitated slightly, but he quickly beckoned, and stepped into the cave.

At this moment, there are only five hours left before the start of the Mountain Territory Council.