Chapter 960: 602: The Identity of the Watcher_2

Chapter 960: Chapter 602: The Identity of the Watcher_2

From this, it’s not hard to see that he’s still a bit cautious and doesn’t have any intention of revealing his true identity yet.

Seeing the hesitation in the other party, Leo Ray became even more certain of his guess regarding their identity.

Leo Ray slowly paced in front of the other party and said, “As expected from the captain of the Dragon Tooth Mercenary Corps, you’ve seen through our identities so easily.”

“Uh… You’re too kind.”

On the other side, ‘Wild Man’ didn’t expect that Leo Ray would see through his true identity as well.

In surprise, he awkwardly replied with a smile, “Indeed, I am Randall Steelwing, the captain of the Dragon Tooth Mercenary Corps.”

After speaking, he took out a polished badge from his pocket and showed it to the others. The emblem featured a massive sharp tooth crossed with a golden magic wand, which was the symbol of the Dragon Tooth Mercenary Corps.

Realizing something, Randall hurriedly took out more than a dozen cushions from his storage ring and laid them on the ground. He then said, “Please take a seat, and I’ll go and pick some fresh vegetables to serve you.”

He then excitedly ran towards the few vegetable patches.

“It seems that he’s been here for so long that he’s started treating this place like home,” Leo Ray shook his head helplessly, looking at Randall’s slightly lonely figure leaving.

“I didn’t expect this man to be the long-missing captain of the Dragon Tooth Mercenary Corps.”

On the other side, the subordinates looked surprised as well.

Not too long ago, they had just met Walter, the deputy captain of the Dragon Tooth Mercenary Corps, and others at the Viennas City Sanders’ Trading Conference banquet. Under Leo Ray’s arrangement, they successfully hired them to station at the Mountain Fortress, guarding against the upcoming Saint Night invasion.

At that time, Gael, the Master of Viennas City Sanders’ Trading Conference, did mention that the captain of the Dragon Tooth Mercenary Corps had been missing for many years.

By the time he returned with a large pile of washed vegetables, Leo Ray had already confirmed his identity with Gael.

Metal mages were already rare, and there was only one Tier 4 Peak metal mage in Coldflame, who happened to be Captain Randall of the Dragon Tooth Mercenary Corps.

Although the man’s face was not clearly visible, Leo Ray noticed a long scar on the back of his neck, which perfectly matched the description he had before.

“Alright, Captain Randall, since you’ve revealed your identity, there’s no need for me to hide mine.”

Leo Ray slightly smiled and gestured for Ariel Watson, Burt, and Joshua to step forward. He then introduced their identities as Guest Officials of the Princess and their own respective titles.

“So it’s Princess Ariel Watson, Mr. Christopher, General Burt, and General Joshua…”

Upon hearing Leo Ray’s introduction, Randall momentarily hesitated before putting down the vegetables in his hands, and knelt down on one knee to greet Ariel, “Greetings, Your Highness!”

“Please rise, I’m relieved to see talented people from Coldflame here,” Ariel graciously smiled and nodded to Randall.

“Captain Randall, coincidentally, we have another identity.”

Leo Ray raises his eyebrows and said, “That is, your employer, the Dragon Tooth Mercenary Corps.”

With that, Leo Ray briefly described the current internal and external problems in Coldflame, as well as the mission he entrusted to Walter and the others.

“The old king has already fallen seriously ill? The Royal Capital has also begun large-scale power struggles. I didn’t expect so many things to happen while I was trapped in this damn place,” Randall sighed while stroking his beard and lamented, “I have to say, it really feels like a lifetime has passed…”

At this point, Randall hurriedly asked Leo Ray, “By the way, how are Walter, Phil, and Swill? Especially Phil, that hot-headed old bugger, I hope he hasn’t caused any trouble in the past few years.”

“They’re all doing well, and they had a great time at the banquet,” Leo Ray shrugged and replied.

“Hehe, that’s good.”

Hearing this, Randall couldn’t help but swallow, his eyes full of longing.

It had been a long time since he had heard the word ‘banquet.’

As for food other than vegetables, even a hard piece of dark bread was something he dared not even dream of.That feeling of intense longing in his stomach, yet being unable to eat, tormented him greatly for the first few years he was trapped here.

Hiding his craving with laughter, Randall forced himself not to think about anything related to the banquet and changed the subject, “To let them participate in the war mission at the fortress, they must have great respect for Mr. Lane, right?”

“Your Excellence, you overestimate me.”

Seeing Randall’s desire, Leo Ray hesitated for a moment, then took out an exquisite double-layered lunch box from his space bracelet and handed it to him.

This was the meal that Head Chef Rudy of the chef at the territory carefully prepared this morning. Every time, aside from his own portion, Leo Ray would take a few extra as a backup.

“Your Excellency, are all these for me?!”

Randall, in a daze, accepted the meal and the enticing aroma of buttery bread mixed with the smell of spiced roasted meat immediately entered his nostrils.

The tantalizing aroma of these delicacies had long been forgotten in his mind, and the feeling was so distant he couldn’t even dream of it.

Now, when these long-lost flavors reappeared,

Randall, feeling the heavy weight of the meal box and his stomach churning, suddenly felt an overwhelming surge of hunger.

Add that to his excited heart, trembling hands, Randall was on the verge of fainting.

“Yes, let’s eat and talk at the same time.”

Smiling faintly at the unkempt mercenary leader, Leo Ray sat down and nodded slightly.

If you want to win a person’s heart, start by winning their stomach.

This saying clearly applies in any situation, especially under the current circumstances.

“Your Excellency, I cannot thank you enough!”

On the other side, Randall’s gaze at Leo Ray held only gratitude and admiration.

And so, during the conversation in which Randall devoured his food, Leo Ray further learned of his story.

The renowned mercenary leader had been trapped in this place for more than nine years because he was chasing down a group of desperate criminals on his own.

The leader of these criminals was a fallen alchemist who had robbed a low-ranking noble’s mansion, slaughtered the entire family, and was subsequently wanted.

After a series of struggles, when only the fallen alchemist was left, they fled into this place in a panic.

Randall, of course, followed suit.

However, in the end, Randall not only failed to capture his target but was trapped in this underground space that seemed impossible to escape.

“I see.”

Recalling what was written on the alchemy platform, Leo Ray nodded thoughtfully.

In that case, the situation matches up with the skeleton in the other endless passage.

“Sigh, to think that I not only lost my target in the end but also got myself trapped in this cage.”

Randall shook his head and sighed, but his mouth was not idle. As he put the last piece of buttered bread into his mouth, he nearly bit off his own finger.

“Regarding this matter, Captain, you can rest assured, that bloodthirsty scum is already dead.”

Seeing Randall’s ravenous appearance, Leo Ray briefly described the situation he had encountered in the other endless passage.

“Great, the bloodthirsty scum has finally met its deserved punishment.”

Upon hearing this, Randall’s face relaxed, “At least no more innocents will be victimized.”

After finishing speaking, Randall couldn’t help but belch and awkwardly laughed, “Please don’t blame me, Mr. Lane. The food you’ve given me is just too delicious, and I’m just so happy to be able to talk with you all …”

Having said that, the man with bread crumbs stuck in his thick beard was so moved that he even shed tears.

However, just as he wiped away his tears with his washed-out sleeve, he suddenly stared straight at Leo Ray and said incredulously, “Your Excellency, did you just say you left another Endless Passage?!”