Valeela said in the soul link channel with some headaches: "There are two people hiding on the left and right of the main entrance to the castle. If we sneak in directly, we will definitely be discovered by one of them because the distance is too close."
"Um……"
Sarlayan raised his head and observed the upper levels of the castle in the Sharp-Eye Secret Courtyard: "Can it be broken through from above?"
"Yes, but it's not easy either. There are many thieves lurking outside the second and third floors."
Sarlayan smiled and encouraged: "Leave it to you to decide, you are the professional."
Valeera curled her lips in disdain, but a smile flashed across her eyes unnoticed.
"Okay, let me plan it."
After leaving the main entrance to the castle, Sarlayan and Valeela hid in an uninhabited corner.
Valeera was trying to calculate which route would have a higher infiltration success rate. The bored Sarlayan took the opportunity to learn about the situation from Little Star and Oni who stayed outside the city.
As Sarlayan's various abilities become stronger and stronger, the coverage of the soul link centered on him is gradually expanding.
Sarlayan: "Are there any changes outside? How is the situation on the battlefield?"
Stellagosa blessed her eyes with far-sightedness, and stood on it to look at the Theater of Death in the distance.
"Not yet, the war is still raging...wait a moment."
Stellagosa's tone suddenly became solemn, and Sharlayan's brows also frowned.
"What's wrong? Is there an emergency?"
Stella Gosa: "A small group of four scouts has left the battlefield and is moving at full speed in the direction of the Sharp Eyes Academy. You should prepare in advance. Maybe this will be an opportunity."
The Academy of Sharp Eyes is rich in scouts and attaches great importance to intelligence warfare. It did not surprise Sarlayan that a scout returned from the front line to report the latest battle situation.
The scouts returning from the front line will definitely attract some people's attention when they enter the city, which will provide an excellent cover for Sarlayan and Valeera to continue infiltrating.
After Sarlayan told Valeela the news, Valeela's eyes suddenly lit up while she was thinking hard.
"When I feel sleepy, someone happens to give me a pillow. This is indeed a good opportunity."
"However, we cannot determine which secret sentries will be attracted by the returning scouts. We can only adapt accordingly. You must follow me closely and make sure you don't make any mistakes."
…
On the second floor of Sharp Eye Castle, there is the office of the Psychic Lord.
The demigod leader of the Sharp-Eyed Academy, Marquis Akalek, was standing in front of the map with empty eyes, lost in thought. Two barons from the Sharp-Eyed Academy were discussing something in a low voice.
"Report! The scouts from the front are back!"
Upon hearing this resounding report, Marquis Akalek immediately returned to his former self.
"Bring the scouts here."
"yes!"
Valeera and Sarlayan, who were sneaking and waiting outside the gate, tensed their muscles. The moment the scouts entered the castle in a hurry, Valeela suddenly and boldly flashed in from the main entrance, following closely behind the scouts.
Although Sarlayan was a little surprised by Valeera's choice, he followed Valeera silently into the castle without hesitation.
When passing by the inner gate of the castle, Sarlayan glanced at both sides of the door from the corner of his eye.
'really……'
The secret sentry on the left focused on one of the scouts who had returned from the front line, and a loophole appeared in the originally complete alert.
Valeela took advantage of this momentary gap and slipped into the castle quietly without being noticed by anyone.
The dusty scouts arrived at the door of Marquis Akalek's office without any obstruction.
Just as the guard was about to make way to let them in, a steady voice suddenly came from inside the door.
"Wait a moment... My friends who are following me, please show up and see me."
Even though they were separated by a door, Valeela and Sarlayan felt the coldness of being targeted at the same time.
【What the hell? Is the sharp-eyed Marquis who receives the box lunch at the beginning so powerful? 】
[After all, he is also a demigod and an assassin. It is not surprising that he has strong sensory abilities. 】
[However, in terms of frontal combat effectiveness, he should not be able to compare with those brave and skilled marquises. 】
Now that Akalek has discovered it, there is no point in continuing to hide it.
Sarlayan took the lead to calmly release the stealth state. The guard in the lord's office was startled by the sudden appearance of the big black panther, and subconsciously waved the long sword in his hand.
This hasty attack could not pose any threat to Sarlayan. He deftly jumped back half a step and easily dodged the guard's attack.
Akalek's voice sounded again: "Stop, don't hurt our guests before you figure out the other party's intentions."
The guard quickly retracted his sword and bowed to the room: "Yes! Lord Marquis, this subordinate has overstepped his bounds."
"It's okay, let the guests come in."
"yes."
The humanoid guard wearing a mask turned his head, his eyes still wary, but at least there was no hostility for the time being.
"You two, please come in."
There are dead people from all material worlds in the Shadow Realm. Some of them are races that Sarlayan knows, but most of them are intelligent species that he has never seen before.
After blocking Valeela and entering the Lord's Hall, Sarlayan first saw an intelligent creature with the shape of a spider.
Obviously, this person is not the Marquis of Akalek.
When he realized this, Sarlayan's heart trembled subconsciously: 'I subconsciously ignored the person who should have the strongest sense of existence? '
"Haha~"
Marquis Akalek seemed to be able to see Sarlayan's doubts and uneasiness, and smiled and waved to him.
"I'm here...you seem surprised you didn't notice me first?"
Following the source of the voice, Sarlayan finally set his sights on Marquis Akalek.
Sarlayan didn't know what kind of race Marquis Akalek was. His body shape looked quite similar to that of a human.
But through the obstruction of the hood, Sarlayan could vaguely see three small gem-like particles on the forehead of Marquis Akalek. His chin was not as round as a human being, but an outward tilt. Curved acute angle.
If he didn't pay special attention, Sarlayan would always subconsciously turn his attention away from Marquis Akalek.
'Is this his special ability as a demigod? As expected, he is very suitable for being a thief. '
Marquis Akalek didn't seem to care that his lair was invaded. His expression still looked calm, and there was even an elusive smile in his eyes.
"I deeply admire the two of you for being able to break through the layers of surveillance at the Sharp Eyes Academy and sneak into my office door. Please take a seat."
As the barrage said, the thinking circuit of the Maldraxxians was inherited from the warrior master, and they have always adhered to the concept of respecting the strong.
Perhaps out of confidence in his own strength, Marquis Akalek drove away all the guards, leaving only two impressive female guards beside him.
The issue of Akalek's presence attracted most of Sarlayan's attention. After sitting down at the invitation of the other party, Sarlayan turned his attention to the two female thieves who were suspected of being the Barons of the Sharp Eyes.
One of them is a female Spider-Man who has been seen before. Her appearance looks similar to the Nerub bugs and Faldorei.
"Um?"
When Sarlayan turned his gaze to the other person, he unconsciously showed a look of astonishment.
"……Humanity?"
The female human who was being watched by Sarlayan wore a black scarf on her face, and her head was covered by a hood. Only her two eyes were exposed, and her face could not be seen clearly.
But Sarlayan always felt like he had seen her somewhere...or was it her portrait?
"Who are you……"
Valeela looked at the human woman in surprise: "Pasonia Shore from MI7 of the Kingdom of Storm?! How could you..."
"oh?"
Akalek raised his eyebrows slightly and turned to look at the human woman Valeera called Pasonia with interest.
"It seems that you and my new baron are old acquaintances from the same world?"
"Pasonia shouldn't need my introduction, this one..."
Akalek pointed at the female Spider-Man and said, "It's the senior baron of the Sharp-Eyed Academy, Missoula Blade."
At this time, Sarlayan had already remembered the identity of Pasonia Shore through the barrage, and took a deep look at her.
'I remember the leader of MI7...the original leader, Patsonia Shore, was already an old woman, right? Can you regain your youth after you die and enter the Shadow Realm? '
"so……"
Sarlayan tried to calm down his emotions and asked Marquis Akalek calmly: "Our fellow countryman, Ms. Shore, has taken over the position of Baron Fertima?"
"Ftima, oh my poor Ftima."
Akalek suddenly came on stage, deliberately sighing in an aria-like tone: "I never thought in my wildest dreams that he was actually a spy sent by the Ritual Secret Academy."
"Hmph~"
Baroness Missoula sneered and complained: "My Lord Marquis, your acting skills are too exaggerated."
Pasonia rolled her eyes helplessly: "Let's get back to business."
"Lord Marquis, these two fellow villagers of mine are both well-known people in Azeroth. They must have something serious to do when they sneaked into the Sharp Eyes Secret Courtyard. Why don't you first listen to their reasons?"
"All right."
Akalek's left hand rubbed his face a few times, and the previous smile and exaggeration disappeared, replaced by a chilling indifference.
"As a reward for successfully sneaking into the Sharp Eye Secret Academy, I will give you 1 minute to defend yourself. Don't waste your life."
