Earl of South Los' Mansion, underground.
The dense Glyphic Language fluttered like fireflies in the entire enclosed space—if a Mystic Side person saw this scene, they would surely be astonished.
Because, to create such an effect requires stacking at least a hundred Defensive Mysteries in one place to form it.
Moreover, these Defensive Mysteries must complent each other.
It not only costs a lot but also risks failure at the slightest mistake.
According to legend, the last Pope of the Holy Empire's secret chamber had such protection.
But it's just a legend; no one has ever seen it.
Yet at this mont, such 'Ultimate Secrets' appeared in South Los.
More importantly, Madam Susan was walking amidst it.
This lady passed through this layer of 'Hundred ters Ultimate' defense and stood before a downward passage, using secret words to speak the password to open the door—
"Lightning and thunder!"
After this unique password, the downward passage silently opened.
Inside was...
Three communication crystals lined up.
Compared to regular communication crystals, these three were much larger.
Not only were they as tall as a person, but they also required three people to encircle.
Activating such communication crystals was even more expensive.
Madam Susan took out a three-pound gold brick and placed it in front of the central communication crystal, attempting to activate it.
The communication crystal was activated.
But no one answered.
Despite this, Madam Susan was not surprised.
Because Madam Susan knew very well whom she was contacting.
Bell Tower!
Specifically, a mber of the 'Bell Tower.'
And this was the only admirable 'backup' left by the Old Earl of South Los — Madam Susan did not know why the foolish Old Earl explained the mbers of the 'Bell Tower.'
However, Madam Susan knew clearly that as long as she could contact a mber of the 'Bell Tower,' and pay a high enough price, she could resolve this South Los crisis.
Indeed, it's the cost.
Not free help.
Though the Old Earl of South Los explained the mbers of the 'Bell Tower,' he did not have such prestige.
But it was enough.
Madam Susan thought.
She firmly believed that the wealth collection of South Los was enough to satisfy the demands of the 'Bell Tower' mbers, even if the 'Bell Tower' mbers were not greedy.
'Bell Tower' mbers have their hobbies.
But they are rely hobbies.
Because that will make them live like...
Humans!
Therefore, to impress the three, it requires truly good things.
Fortunately, South Los indeed had them.
In fact, many rumors surround the 'Bell Tower,' but they spread only among a small group of people — and each of these individuals was soone standing at the peak of South County.
And this serves as the threshold to know the 'Bell Tower.'
Only by crossing this threshold can one know the na 'Bell Tower.'
Only then can one know the single acknowledged 'secret' of the 'Bell Tower.'
That is—
'Bell Tower' mbers are entities like gods.
Not an adjective.
But a statent.
Every 'Bell Tower' mber is a demigod!
A true demigod!
With such an organization, having one person help against the Old Lion, Madam Susan believed the battle could be drawn into a day favorable to South Los.
If two people took action, it would greatly reduce the ti.
Even, directly reversing the battle.
As for all three taking action?
Even with enough confidence in South Los' wealth collection, Madam Susan did not believe South Los could afford such a cost.
Thinking this, Madam Susan moved to the left communication crystal, starting with a new gold brick.
But the result was the sa, no response.
Madam Susan's heart sank, a bad premonition arose.
And when she tried the last communication crystal, also in vain, her heart completely sank.
'What happened?
Why did none of the three from the 'Bell Tower' respond?
Did sothing happen?
Or...
The Old Lion's doing?!'
Madam Susan instinctively thought of the Old Lion.
After all, the Old Lion's sudden appearance was indeed too sudden.
So sudden that everyone was caught unprepared.
Everyone speculated on the reason, but nobody could confirm it.
But at this mont, Madam Susan vaguely felt that the Old Lion's bold appearance was certainly related to the 'Bell Tower' — even if not directly, it was indirectly.
Yet Madam Susan did not dwell on it.
She must inform the Countess of this news.
Things were headed in the worst direction.
In fact, without Madam Susan saying much, the Countess, who had waited for a long ti, understood the result upon seeing Madam Susan's face when she entered.
She couldn't confirm when contacting would be impossible.
But it was certain that the 'Bell Tower' mbers wouldn't appear.
"Next, follow my instructions."
The Countess said.
"Yes!"
Cathy, Julie, and Valerie responded in unison.
anwhile, Madam Susan furrowed her brows slightly at that mont.
She thought of her dear grandson, Arthur.
She felt regret, but also relief.
Regret that she couldn't continue helping Arthur.
Relief that Arthur was not in South Los.
That was truly fortunate.
'I will die with South Los.
But Arthur will live.
That is truly fortunate!'
Thinking this, the lady looked at the Countess, awaiting her task—
"I need an opportunity.
An opportunity to hold off the Old Lion for 10 seconds."
The Countess said.
"I'll do it!"
The Female Swordmaster said directly, but the Countess ignored her and looked at Madam Susan.
Because the Countess knew, her Female Swordmaster couldn't hold off the Old Lion for 10 seconds, even if she fought with her life.
In this study, besides herself, only one person could.
The Countess looked at Madam Susan.
Madam Susan smiled calmly.
"I'll do it."
The Old Lady stood out, her gaze sweeping over those present, finally looking at the Countess.
"I have a request."
"Speak."
The Countess was sowhat surprised by the Old Lady's words.
Not doubting her sincerity and loyalty, but surprised she had people or things she couldn't let go of—despite her small stature, the Countess was not a fool and naturally could guess.
But what the Countess couldn't guess was—
"Take care of Arthur for !
I hope he can marry and have children in South Los, and live a peaceful old age!
I hope he can enjoy a rich, carefree life happily!"
The Old Lady looked at the Countess.
The firmness in her eyes startled the Countess.
Arthur?
It was Arthur?
No matter what, the Countess couldn't guess that the person Madam Susan was worried about was Arthur.
She could feel Madam Susan's care for Arthur.
But this present mont...
Far exceeded expectations!
The Countess even felt a bit jealous.
But—
"I promise you."
The Countess said.
After that, the study room fully entered the warti rhythm.
Outside the room, the wind blew stronger.
This wind blew along the Inland River.
Blowing onto the 'Oriental.'
On the top deck terrace, the candle flickered left and right, but with a lift of Ms. Anna's hand, an invisible force field started to protect the candlelight from disturbance.
"Thank you, Ms. Anna.
Without you, I truly don't know what I would do."
Arthur said with a hint of playfulness.
Ms. Anna imdiately smiled.
Then, the lady abruptly looked up—
A carriage crossed the night sky, under the bright moonlight, Marinda leapt down.
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