The Shelter Game: Me, Starting with a Tenfold Drop Rate

Irving nodded in understanding.

"That\'s only natural. I don\'t expect you to answer all my questions. Right now, I just need you to give me a general idea of the situation over at the Desolate Canyon. If you can provide me with some information about Elder Howard and the Night Blades\' movements, I can offer you some additional rewards. For instance, I could expand your operational area."

Irving\'s words brought great joy to the Knowledge Fairy. She transformed into a massive eye that radiated a ghostly blue light. It was evident that she was retrieving the information she possessed.

Before long, the giant eye reverted back to the Knowledge Fairy\'s original form.

"I now have information about the situation at the Desolate Canyon," she said, her voice filled with excitement.

"What are you waiting for? Quickly tell me what I need to know, and I can fulfill my promise!" Irving urged the Knowledge Fairy, pressing for the information.

Yet, the Knowledge Fairy still did not answer Irving\'s question. She merely kept watching him and the others. Just as Irving was about to lose his patience, the Knowledge Fairy spoke slowly.

"If I were you, I would avoid entering the Shelter Game altogether. Even if you must go in, I would recommend steering clear of the Desolate Canyon."

Her words left everyone\'s expressions looking quite strange. Aron and Anna exchanged glances, both turning their gaze toward Irving.

Irving\'s expression quickly settled.

"Is that what you wanted to tell me? That seems completely different from what we agreed upon. You only need to provide us with specific information. The decisions are ultimately ours to make; you don\'t need to make them for us. I believe you\'ve managed to survive this long, so you should know that it\'s best not to meddle in matters that don\'t concern you."

Irving was well aware that the Knowledge Fairy was not lying.

Because at the moment he signed the contract with the Knowledge Fairy, both he and the Knowledge Fairy became subject to the constraints of that contract. The Knowledge Fairy\'s previous statements were clearly meant as a warning.

As soon as Irving finished speaking, the Knowledge Fairy continued, "I know what your objectives are. However, I must inform you that you will never achieve what you set out to do. Vicky cannot be successfully rescued! She has already become a member of the Night Blades! She will fight for the Night Blades from now on."

Her words left everyone present in shock. Benjamin stepped forward, his voice filled with anger. "That\'s absolutely impossible! Don\'t spread such fearmongering! How could Miss Vicky possibly join the Night Blades?!"

Benjamin\'s anger was understandable. After all, Vicky was the president of Ocean Group. If she had indeed joined the Night Blades, Ocean Group would undoubtedly become an enemy of the Angel Guild and Irving.

The Knowledge Fairy did not waver in her statement despite Benjamin\'s outburst. "You might not believe me, but I think Irving will. Because Irving knows I am not lying, and he understands that the Night Blades are absolutely capable of doing this."

After she finished speaking, all eyes turned to Irving. He maintained a calm expression as he replied, "I did consider that possibility. However, I believe Vicky has a very strong will. Typically, the Night Blades should not be able to break her spirit.

The information the Knowledge Fairy has seen may not be entirely accurate. Her sensing abilities can also be influenced by the Night Blades.

Therefore, what the Knowledge Fairy has said could very well be a deliberate attempt by the Night Blades to feed us false information. We don\'t need to take her warnings too seriously; we just need to gather intelligence about the Desolate Canyon."

Irving reiterated his purpose once again. This time, the Knowledge Fairy chose not to advise Irving and the others any further. From her perspective, she had done what she needed to do.

"Since you have made your decision, I will directly tell you about the situation at the Desolate Canyon. The Night Blades have set up a series of traps around the perimeter of the Desolate Canyon.

As soon as you enter, you\'ll fall into the traps they have laid out. Your strength is indeed formidable, but I believe you won\'t come out of those traps unscathed. After navigating through numerous traps, you will finally encounter Elder Howard, who is guarding the outer perimeter. He will not attack you directly; instead, he will choose to have Vicky do it.

When you face Vicky, you won\'t be able to unleash your true power."

After the Knowledge Fairy finished speaking, she fell silent. Irving felt a slight dissatisfaction creeping in. He realized that the Knowledge Fairy was withholding some information. The information she could obtain should not be limited to what she had shared.

"You still have some intelligence that you haven\'t revealed. Do you really think the contract imposes no restrictions on you? If you violate our agreement, you will face immediate consequences. Moreover, you will no longer be able to protect what you wish to safeguard."

Irving\'s words did not seem to alarm the Knowledge Fairy. She continued to float in the sky.

"I am indeed bound by the contract, but the constraints of the contract are not absolute. There are greater forces at play behind the Desolate Canyon that are interfering with my judgment. If I am correct, the Night Blades have likely succeeded in activating Shadow City. They can use the power of Shadow City to set even more insurmountable traps for you. This is all I can share with you.

I believe I have fulfilled my part of the bargain, so you should honor your own agreement and leave this place quickly."

The Knowledge Fairy had no intention of continuing this conversation. In her view, these individuals would surely not return alive from the Desolate Canyon.

Irving nodded and then led the group away. Once they had exited the Angel Guild\'s information repository, Aron turned to Irving with a tone of surprise.

"Do you really believe what the Knowledge Fairy said? Why do I feel like she has been lying all along? She shouldn\'t be providing us with any assistance, as we are completely opposed to her. I think her words are merely a ruse to mislead us. We cannot let our guard down; we must eliminate the Knowledge Fairy first."

Aron was the most dissatisfied with the Knowledge Fairy among the group. He felt that he was now the highest authority within the Angel Guild and should have control over everything. However, the presence of the Knowledge Fairy prevented him from fully mastering the information repository.

In response to Aron\'s inquiry, Irving slowly shook his head.

"The Knowledge Fairy has no reason to lie in this matter. I can also confirm that she is bound by the contract, and the information she has provided should be true. If we enter the Desolate Canyon, we will encounter numerous traps. Moreover, Vicky may very well be under the control of the Night Blades\' power."

Irving\'s words left everyone present in a deep silence.

After a moment, Benjamin spoke bluntly. "If that\'s the case, then let\'s not waste any more time. If the president has indeed fallen under the control of the Night Blades, we will have to choose between the president and justice."

Although Benjamin had always been loyal to the Smith family, he understood that he must work alongside the forces of justice. If Vicky truly sided with the Night Blades, Benjamin would absolutely not continue to serve her.

His words darkened the expressions on everyone\'s faces. Aron and Anna had anticipated that Benjamin would say something like this, but hearing it out loud stirred complex feelings within them. Irving, of course, felt even more strongly, as he deeply cared for Vicky. He would never abandon her.

"I believe it\'s pointless to dwell on these thoughts right now. We only need to arrange everything for the Shelter Game. I will prepare beforehand. I will find a way to awaken Vicky. The Night Blades\' method of controlling Vicky is hypnosis, and I know how to break that hypnosis," Irving declared before choosing to leave.

Irving had no intention of discussing further with Aron, Anna, and Benjamin, as he felt that the three of them could no longer provide him with significant help. Once Irving left, Benjamin naturally chose to bid farewell as well.

After seeing off Irving and Benjamin, Aron turned to Anna with a sigh. "It seems the situation is worse than we thought. If Vicky has really fallen under the Night Blades\' control, we should strengthen the protection of Angel Guild members."

Aron was very concerned that the members of the Angel Guild might end up being controlled by the Night Blades, just like Vicky. However, Anna felt that Aron\'s worries were somewhat excessive.

The strength of the Angel Guild had significantly weakened compared to before. Now, the only ones remaining with considerable strength were the two of them and Nick. They had stayed at the Angel Guild headquarters, while Nick frequently acted alongside Irving. In this situation, how could the Night Blades possibly control the three of them?

Though Anna disagreed with Aron\'s assessment, she did not counter it. She simply nodded and said, "You\'re right! We should indeed increase our vigilance! At the very least, we shouldn\'t be as easily found by the Night Blades as the Ocean Group was, leaving vulnerabilities in our defenses!"