Chapter 859: 550: Inside the Blue Cold Fortress_2

Chapter 859: Chapter 550: Inside the Blue Cold Fortress_2

After tasting the fine wine from a shop, many wealthy nobles would take out a heavy money bag from their storage ring and casually throw it on the shop owner’s counter to start shopping.

This extravagant scene made many passing travelers, mercenaries, and civilians let out low exclamations, whispering to each other.

Most of the content revolved around discussing the noble’s origin and background based on the family crest on their chest.

Leo Ray, however, just laughed it off and didn’t even take a second look. For someone who casually spent boxes of gold dragons, such money bag-level shopping was obviously too low-end for him.

“Bianca White, can you still smell that strange scent from before?”

Having reached a sparsely populated street corner after passing through the most prosperous area, Leo Ray furrowed his brows and asked.

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“My Lord, I have carefully sniffed, but that distinct dangerous demon beast scent from before has completely disappeared, leaving no trace. It’s truly puzzling,” Bianca White replied, her fair face full of confusion and wonder as her blue starry eyes flickered.

“Forget it. Let’s focus on our main business first.”]

Gently patting Bianca White’s thin shoulder, Leo Ray said to his other subordinates: “Let’s go directly to the City Lord Mansion.”

“Yes, my Lord.”

Hearing this, all the subordinates bowed respectfully in unison.

Following the neatly maintained road, they passed through several more street blocks and residential areas before a beautifully constructed castle came into view.

At a glance, it was very different from most antique castles. The entire structure was coated in a striking golden color, with a rich Baroque style.

Various exquisite bas-reliefs and gold trims adorned the surface of the castle, exuding an unforgettable luxurious aura.

“What a unique castle! It’s like the non-mainstream of the sword and magic world,” Leo Ray couldn’t help but slightly raise his eyebrows in admiration as he looked at the eye-catching pink castle.

On the other hand, Ariel Watson couldn’t help but snort disdainfully and mutter: “Tsk, just like a nouveau riche.”

After recalling Rose Marquis’ face, Ariel Watson involuntarily shivered and fell silent.

Next, led by Leo Ray, the group walked straight toward the City Lord Mansion of Blue Cold Fortress without any hesitation.

To figure out Rose Marquis’ stance, Leo Ray finally chose the simplest and most direct approach after discussing it with his subordinates: a show of force.

First, they would reveal the identities of Ariel Watson as Coldflame Fifth Princess and the Princess’s Guest Official, then observe the other party’s reaction before taking further action.

Having considered the limited space of the castle and their own powerful combat strength, they could easily overpower any schemes laid out by the other side, rendering their opponent helpless.

“Gideon Black, Scarlett, Serena Clark, Stella Clark, Mason Banks, Abigail, and Amelia, you seven will lurk around the castle and keep an eye on your surroundings. Report to me immediately if there’s anything unusual. If any changes occur inside the castle, I will also inform you as soon as possible,” Leo Ray instructed his subordinates while hiding near the City Lord Mansion.

“As for me, Taylor, Red Night, Ariel Watson, Burt, Joshua, and Bianca White, we will directly reveal our identities and enter the castle,” he continued.

“Yes, my Lord!” All the subordinates immediately obeyed in unison.

Next, Leo Ray’s gaze fell on Bianca White, who had prominent fluffy white ears on her head.

His purpose in bringing Bianca White was, of course, to further investigate the source of the mysterious and strange dangerous demon beasts.

It wasn’t hard to imagine that the best hiding place in this city would undoubtedly be the heavily guarded City Lord Mansion.

If the mysterious demon beast was indeed connected to Rose Marquis…

Then, as a member of the highly sensitive Snow Wolf Clan, Bianca White might end up exposing their operation.

With Bianca White’s disguise as a snow wolf ineffective against Rose Marquis, a Tier 4 powerhouse, Leo Ray couldn’t help but feel troubled.

“My Lord, if you want to continue hiding Bianca White’s snow wolf identity, I have a good idea,” Ariel Watson suggested with a mysterious smile, noticing Leo Ray’s concern.”Oh?”

Hearing this, Leo Ray’s eyes brightened, nodding in agreement to indicate that the other party should continue.

“Naturally, it’s by using this object.”

Right after, Ariel Watson’s thoughts moved, and a gray, silken, exquisite mask appeared in her palm.

Smiling at Leo Ray, Ariel Watson explained, “My Lord, this item is called the [Illusion Mask]. Its effect is almost the same as the [Illusion Cloak], both of which can disguise you.”

Respectfully handing the mask to Leo Ray, Ariel Watson continued, “However, unlike the [Illusion Cloak], which can completely change your body shape and clothing, the [Illusion Mask] can only change the wearer’s facial appearance.

Also, besides Tier 5 Powerhouses, almost no one can see through the [Illusion Mask].”

At this point, Ariel Watson raised her chest even higher, quite proud, and said, “My lord, this mask is extremely rare, and it is sure to help you a lot!”

“I see. That’s perfect.”

Feeling the thin, silken mask’s silky touch, Leo Ray opened its Attribute Column casually.

[Name: Illusion Mask]

[Tier: Tier 4 • Epic (Purple)]

[Defensive Strength: None]

[Additional Effect: Tier 4 Disguise Technique ‘Each time you wear it, the appearance changes randomly, and it affects those at Tier 4 and below Powerhouses’]

[Note: The Illusion Mask is personally enchanted by Tier 4 Illusionist Master Brocade Winthrop from the Coldflame Kingdom. Due to the difficulty of enchanting, only a small number is provided exclusively for the Coldflame royal family.]

Just as Leo Ray was looking at this, Ariel Watson continued, “Oh yes, My lord, I took a total of three masks from the palace, and have previously given them to Mr. Bert and Miss. Joshua.”

Ariel Watson finished speaking, and offered two identical [Illusion Masks], to Leo Ray.

“Ariel, this time you have done a great job.”

While speaking, Leo Ray had already put the three [Illusion Masks] into his Space Bracelet and immediately began upgrading them.

[Congratulations, your ‘Tier 4 Mask: Illusion Mask’ has been upgraded to ‘Tier 4 Mask: Illusion Mask’ 102 copies!]

[Congratulations, your ‘Tier 4 Mask: Illusion Mask’ has been upgraded to ‘Tier 4 Mask: Illusion Mask’ 103 copies!]

[Congratulations, your ‘Tier 4 Mask: Illusion Mask’ has been upgraded to ‘Tier 5 mask: Miracle Mask’!]

“Two quantitative changes and one qualitative change?”

Thinking of this in his heart, Leo Ray nodded satisfaction and casually opened the Attribute Column of the new Tier 5 mask.

[Name: Miracle Mask]

[Tier: Tier 5 • Extraordinary (Silver)]

[Defensive Strength: None]

[Additional Effect: Tier 5 Disguise Technique ‘Each time you wear it, your appearance changes randomly, affecting Tier 5 and below Powerhouses’]

[Note: A miraculous mask capable of transforming the wearer’s appearance each time it is worn. It is said that its previous owner was a famous master of multiple faces.]

“Not bad, not bad. With this, I am now the Thousand Faces Lord, and this mask is perfect for times when I need to hide my identity!”

Looking at the introduction in the Attribute Column, a trace of delight appeared on Leo Ray’s face.

Compared with the Illusion Cloak, although the Illusion Mask could not change his body shape,

Its higher Tier undoubtedly offered an indispensable disguise in specific situations, such as the one he faced now.

Thinking of this, Leo Ray slightly raised his eyebrows and proceeded to distribute the neatly stacked Illusion Masks one by one to all of his subordinates present, under Ariel Watson’s incredulous gaze.