Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2780: 1525: New Information and Decisions
Previously on Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong...
“Your Majesty, we've received a communication request from our Administrator at the Shadow Market, indicating an urgent issue that requires your attention.”
Within the Command Hall, where powerful figures had assembled, Elder Bing placed his hand over his chest in a salute and reported to Leo Ray: “Shall we connect with the other party right away?”
“All those here are trusted allies, so link up directly with the Administrator.”
Leo Ray gave a subtle nod, providing a firm response.
Soon after, the projection of our Administrator, clad in his complete brown armor, appeared on the conference table via the Communication Magic Stone.
“Your Majesty, a grave incident has occurred!”
As soon as the Administrator's image materialized, he skipped greetings with Leo Ray and dove right in: “From the most recent updates by L and K, troops from the Half-Titan and Stone Giant have been deployed to the borders of the Rainforest Fortress Alliance and Desert Alliance, with ample supplies on hand, preparing for a major conflict!”
“Your Excellency Administrator, I've only just become aware of this development.”
Leo Ray shook his head with a wry smile, adjusting the Communication Magic Stone on the table slightly to include Loris and Sina in the discussion, adding: “We're currently deliberating on responses.”
“That's reassuring, even though the reason for their abrupt action remains a mystery, having Your Majesty lead the way gives us the strongest foundation.”
The Administrator appeared to relax a bit, then continued in a somber voice: “Moreover, I've obtained some peculiar intelligence!”
“Oh?”
Hearing of additional information, Leo Ray gathered his thoughts and questioned: “Does it come from managers L and K as well?”
“No, while it's from another Administrator, it's not them—it's from Administrator I!”
Our Administrator's tone turned even more solemn as he replied: “I oversees the regions of the Half-Titan and Stone Giant!”
“The Administrator handling the Half-Titan and Stone Giant?”
At this revelation, Sina and Loris traded confused looks, exclaiming: “Is the Shadow Market getting pulled into this too?”
“That's not all; I is aligned with them, which makes sense since Stone Giants and Half-Titans are central to I's operations, and their ties run deep.”
The Administrator inclined his head faintly, confirming Sina's observation.
“Your Excellency Administrator, please relay the exact details of the message.”
Leo Ray guided the discussion back to the essentials, asking.
“To report to Your Majesty, Administrator I has dispatched an invitation for a banquet, requesting that I deliver it to Your Majesty, extending an offer to join a dinner at their market!”
Without pause, our Administrator disclosed the full details at once.
“Join a banquet? That's certainly unexpected intelligence.”
Leo Ray regarded the magical projection of our Administrator, nodding pensively.
From what he knew about the Shadow Market, it frequently organized lavish banquets, welcoming various regional powers and outsiders to foster exchanges and dialogues.
However, the problem lay in his representation—not merely as an individual, but as the voice of the entire Human Clan and the forces under him from the Outer Region.
The vital element was that, amid this tense standoff with armies at the ready, the invitation appeared to back the Half-Titan and Stone Giant, explaining why the Administrator noted I's support for them.
While Leo Ray pondered this, our Administrator's voice interjected once more: “Your Majesty, there's more—K and L have also reported that they've received invitations from I, summoning the Rainforest Leader and Desert Leader to the banquet!”
“We've been invited as well?”
Catching Loris off guard with this fresh revelation, he widened his lion-like eyes in astonishment: “Arranging a banquet now—what is Administrator I planning?”
“This likely isn't coming from Administrator I himself, but orchestrated by the Half-Titan and Stone Giant from the shadows.”
Sina softly swept aside the snake hair draping her brow, nodding reflectively.
“The Desert Leader has it right; this is unmistakably a setup for an ambush banquet.”
Leo Ray tapped his fingers lightly, validating Sina's insight.
Having said that, Leo Ray scanned the group, who appeared unfamiliar with the term ambush banquet, and succinctly clarified: “In essence, the Half-Titan and Stone Giant harbor clear intentions to deceive, using the Shadow Market's name for the event as cover, with probable threats lurking beneath.”
“I see, Your Majesty of the Humans explains it perfectly.”
As Sina toyed with her snake hair between her fingers, she mused: “Even if Administrator I favors them, the Shadow Market, upheld by the Trade Guardian's authority, won't interfere in Ten Thousand Clans affairs. Would they permit the Half-Titan and Stone Giant to target us within the market?”
“The Desert Leader's point is valid; we would never tolerate any faction causing chaos in the market, regardless of their status as esteemed visitors.”
A trace of frustration colored our Administrator's voice as he expanded: “That said, as everyone understands, even inside the market, altercations between patrons can erupt now and then, and we might not step in swiftly enough, thus…”
The Administrator trailed off, yet the implication hung heavy; should the Half-Titan and Stone Giant strike within the market, Administrator I might overlook it.
In such a scenario, even if the Bazaar Brotherhood probed, Administrator I could cite pretexts like us instigating the clash, asserting he'd intervened as much as possible, thereby shifting the blame our way.