Zeno’s existence could be exposed, but she could not let them connect her to the Well of Eternal Imprisonment.
However, they shouldn't be able to make that connection.
Monsters from a dungeon had never been able to leave it.
Otherwise, humans wouldn't have built towns teeming with people directly on top of dungeons full of monsters.
Who could guess that the Well of Eternal Imprisonment possessed a guardian capable of blending in with humans and even leaving the dungeon?
“Pick some magic equipment you find suitable; this mission is very important.”
“Yes, my lord.”
This was Zeno’s first time leaving the dungeon to execute a mission.
It was also the first time the dungeon’s power radiated outward.
Dalun Li couldn't help but care; his gaze was constantly cast through Tongmu, locked onto Zeno.
If an accident occurred, he would have to learn from it and find a way to remedy the situation.
Although Zeno could be resurrected if she died in the outside world, it would come at a considerable cost.
In short, the substitution magic tree would certainly have to suffer another blow.
However, with those magic items, Zeno’s strength, and her powerful survival capabilities, staying alive shouldn't be difficult.
Moreover, Tongmu would provide remote visual and ability assistance.
It was better not to use the substitution magic tree for now if it could be avoided; Dalun Li wanted it to grow properly.
Zeno first arrived at the fourth floor.
Currently, she had already established a certain presence there.
After all, female adventurers were rare, let alone one as beautiful, powerful, and mysterious as her.
Many adventurers now regarded her as a member of the legendary elf race traveling to the north of the Lanxi Kingdom.
Zeno stood in the town on the fourth floor.
She hadn't forgotten her mission; first, she had to ensure they wouldn't associate her with her master.
Therefore, building up a presence on the fourth floor was very important.
Then, she would take the normal route from the fourth floor to the surface.
She entered the third floor through the fourth-floor passage.
Then, following the supply chain planned by humans, she reached the second floor.
This supply chain for logistics stretched from the surface through the maze layers all the way to the fourth-floor station.
It then provided logistical support for adventurers deeper within.
Her master seemed indifferent to this supply line, merely sending monsters periodically to collect entry fees.
Although Dalun Li had been very concerned at first.
However, as the floors went deeper, these surface levels no longer mattered.
It was better to make it convenient for adventurers to enter; it just meant more heads and treasures being delivered to him.
So, after having monsters sabotage it a few times, he stopped interfering and instead collected entry fees regularly.
Using this established supply chain, she quickly reached the surface.
By now, the sky had darkened. Zeno passed through the dungeon gates and stepped outside.
Looking up at the true starry sky, Zeno instinctively felt a surge of fear.
This was the most primal reaction of a monster leaving a dungeon.
Even though she was a guardian specially created by Dalun Li, this feeling was unavoidable the first time she left.
But when Dalun Li created Zeno, he had added powerful sanity.
That sanity allowed Zeno to quickly suppress the discomfort in her heart and adapt to the outside atmosphere.
“Yo, where’d this little sister come from? How long have you been in the dungeon to be this out of it coming out?”
“Do you want big brother to keep you company~”
Zeno’s reaction prompted verbal harassment from a passing adventurer.
This was a common occurrence among adventurers.
Such taunting naturally didn't elicit any reaction from Zeno; after all, she was just a plant mimicking a human form.
A sickly sweet toxin rapidly spread from her body; in an instant, the loud-mouthed adventurer was paralyzed and his nerves were parasitized.
Under Zeno’s gaze, a terrified version of himself walked into the dungeon, becoming nourishment in some corner.
“Trash.”
Every single adventurer here was a greedy and despicable person coveting her master.
Killing any of them was no injustice.
Zeno continued walking into the town.
The town had now taken on a significant scale.
Rows of buildings were arranged in an orderly fashion, with streets branching out in all directions, neat and organized.
The tallest building among them was the castle, which was half-completed.
It looked quite grand, occupying the highest hillside and overlooking the entire town.
The second most imposing structure was the Church of Light, located not far from the castle.
Pure white walls were accented with golden tiles, and red lines marked the corners.
At the top of the church, the mark of the Holy Staff of Light was visible.
The Adventurer Association looked much rougher, yet it was the most crowded place.
However, it occupied a large area, as it had to accommodate a massive number of adventurers and issue missions.
At the same time, it provided office space for the association's civilian staff.
Zeno walked along the street, observing the human town.
Passersby were also quietly observing Zeno.
After all, Zeno’s long ears were indeed quite conspicuous and very evocative.
At the same time, Zeno did not wear any badges or marks.
Her attire resembled an adventurer's, yet she didn't belong to the Adventurer Association, the church, or the nobility?
She couldn't possibly be a commoner.
Zeno arrived in front of the church. At this time, there were adventurers and commoners inside for prayer.
There were also priests responsible for receiving them.
The priests were both male and female.
The Church of Light had no nuns, only male and female priests.
Tongmu had already transmitted the scene of the entire town to Zeno.
The positions of the knight order led by Caiman, the two bishops, and all extraordinary beings were marked on the map.
At this moment, the entire town was within her sight.
Was master also watching her?
Thinking of this, Zeno’s calm heart couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.
She walked step by step into the interior of the church. The inside was clean and bright, with a high vaulted ceiling and rows of pews.
Stained glass decorated the arched windows around them.
The glass above reflected the brilliance of the starry sky, casting it upon the pedestal at the end of the church.
Zeno ignored this sacred scene; she didn't believe in any god, only in her master, who truly existed and had created her.
“Lady, may the Goddess of Light protect you. May I ask what you need?”
Soon, a female priest noticed Zeno entering and approached her.
At the same time, she also noticed Zeno’s long ears.
An elf?
Why would an elf be here? Did she travel from so far away?
“I need something from here.”
Zeno didn't turn her head even slightly.
Her eyes, hidden by the visor of her head-armor, made it impossible for the female priest to discern where Zeno was looking.
“Lady, may I ask your name?”
Zeno finally stopped, or rather, she had locked onto her target.
Asking for a name again?
Whenever someone asked for her name, no matter who it was, Zeno would speak the name her master had given her.
This was her master’s favor.
She slowly raised her hand, and mana surged.
In that instant, every priest inside the church was drawn to her, hastily casting their gazes her way.
How could such a powerful mana go unnoticed?
Claude and Elsa inside the church also noticed this surge of mana within the building.
Who was it?
This was the Lanxi Kingdom; who would dare cause trouble in a Church of Light within the Lanxi Kingdom!
The knight order stationed and resting on the other side of town also jolted awake.
Even as specialized warriors, they felt this massive mana.
Caiman strode out of his tent and looked toward the location of the church in town.
While filled with suspicion and alarm, he quickly finished equipping himself.
Meanwhile, Zeno spoke slowly as vines beneath her feet tore through the earth, growing continuously toward the cracked ground to wrap around and pull out an object from deep underground.
Wrapped within the vines was the masterpiece grade magic item from the Grey family.
The Life Casket.
And Zeno then announced her name.
“Zeno.”
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