CHAPTER 174: CHAPTER 157: CITY LORD ALBERT OF BLACK TORTOISE CITY

The city lord of Black Tortoise City is named Albert.

Like Babylon, he is one of the human strongmen who have survived since the Anti-Demon Stage and is also the lord of one of the Four Major Cities, Black Tortoise City.

Although Babylon, as the city lord of Cyan Dragon City, seems to be easily accessible as anyone can meet him at the city lord’s mansion for any matter.

But Albert is entirely different.

Unless someone triggers a task related to Albert, most people would never have the chance to meet him, the most low-profile and elusive city lord of the Four Major Cities.

Just like Lin Yi, if he suddenly wants to ask him for help, without meeting any related conditions.

Even if Lin Yi shouts as loud as possible outside, there’s no way he could see this person.

In Lin Yi’s three-year gaming journey in the previous life, aside from having seen him once during the Demon Race Invasion, he had never seen him again.

Many might ask, as the city lord of Black Tortoise City, doesn’t he handle the affairs of Black Tortoise City?

This involves the vice city lord, Andre, of Black Tortoise City.

Almost all affairs in Black Tortoise City are managed solely by this vice city lord.

He can also be said to be the true manager of Black Tortoise City on the surface.

Today, Lin Yi spared no effort to find Babylon for an introduction to meet Albert for a reason.

In the Sankalo mission, a very special and extremely important character will be encountered.

And this character has an important connection with Albert.

It was mentioned in Drunkard’s strategy from the previous life that to get the help of that character to continue the mission, one must gain the recognition of the Black Tortoise City lord.

At that time, Drunkard used almost all of the guild’s resources to finally gain Albert’s recognition.

The reason Drunkard took so long for this task earlier had something to do with this crucial step.

Standing at the gate of the city lord’s mansion in Black Tortoise City, a guard stopped Lin Yi,

"Without a summons from the city lord, you may not enter. Please leave, Chosen One."

Lin Yi then took out a letter written by Babylon and handed it to the guard,

"This is a letter from City Lord Babylon of Cyan Dragon City to City Lord Albert. Please convey it for me. Thank you!"

The guard took the letter, glanced at it, and then said to Lin Yi:

"Wait here."

Lin Yi stood respectfully outside the door. After a while, the guard returned and said to Lin Yi:

"You may enter."

Lin Yi thanked him:

"Thank you!"

He then pushed the door open and entered.

At the moment, a middle-aged man dressed in splendid attire, yet looking rather ordinary, was seated above the main hall.

Albert Lv75

City Lord of Black Tortoise City

A deep voice suddenly echoed from the top of the hall,

"Are you the current Clan Leader of the Elf Race?"

Lin Yi looked up at Albert, then put on the "Elf King’s Concealment."

Lin Yi’s appearance in Albert’s eyes then transformed into the elegant image of the Elf King.

Seeing Lin Yi’s transformation, Albert remained expressionless and said:

"Speak, what brings you to me?"

Lin Yi directly stated his purpose,

"I wish to obtain an item from you that can prove your identity."

"Oh?"

Albert showed some curiosity,

"Can you tell me what you intend to do with it?"

Lin Yi thought for a moment and finally said:

"I met one of your former subordinates at Giant Peak Mountain and need his help, but he will only assist someone who has been recognized by you."

"So, I hope to obtain from you an item to prove that I have received your recognition."

Just then, Lin Yi suddenly felt something rushing towards his face.

Lin Yi instinctively reached out to catch it, then took a closer look:

Black Tortoise City Seal (Sealed)

Special Accessory

Tier: ???

Attributes: ???

The holder of this seal can pass unimpeded anywhere in Black Tortoise City.

Note: Collect the seals of the Cyan Dragon, Black Tortoise, Vermilion Bird, and White Tiger to break the seal.

Lin Yi was dumbfounded as he looked at the brownish-yellow seal resembling a jade pendant in his hand, his mind already in turmoil.

What is happening?

Wasn’t this their first meeting?

Lin Yi never expected that he would end up with this purportedly invincible "Pass Order" in Black Tortoise City just by asking for a token.

Though the description was minimal, Lin Yi knew what this thing represented in Black Tortoise City.

With it, it would no longer be as troublesome in the future to meet Albert without seeking Babylon’s help or triggering any tasks.

Instead, he could swagger in anytime he wanted, without any hindrance.

More importantly, with it, he could access the mysterious library behind the city lord’s mansion.

In the previous life, that item was only revealed in the library’s corner after Shengshi Drunkard was awarded the "Demon Slaying War God" title and obtained this seal from Albert.

Unexpectedly, in this life, Lin Yi expedited this event by so much.

Because in the previous life, Shengshi Drunkard had only gotten the "Demon Slaying War God" title when he was at level 80.

As Lin Yi was lost in thought, Albert suddenly spoke:

"If he is my former subordinate, seeing this item would no longer make things difficult for you."

Lin Yi quickly stored the seal in his backpack, then sincerely thanked him and asked:

"What do I need to give in return?"

Seeing Lin Yi, for the first time, a faintly amused expression appeared on Albert’s face as he said:

"Build a good relationship."

"Hmm?"

Lin Yi was taken aback, was it that simple?

After all, the person before him was a city lord!

During the Demon Race Invasion, the four city lords would ascend to the Divine Level domain.

Could such a formidable character be this agreeable? Am I dreaming?

Just then, Lin Yi suddenly received a notification.

"Albert requests to join the [Genesis] Mercenary Corps, please choose:"

[Accept][Reject]

Lin Yi incredulously looked up at the hall above, only to see Albert smiling at him,

"Why, if Babylon can join, why can’t I?"

Lin Yi immediately realized,

"No, no, no, of course, you can."

Without thinking further, Lin Yi directly clicked: [Accept].

System (Mercenary Corps): Welcome "Albert" to the Mercenary Corps.

Tian Ci (Mercenary Corps member): "Yo, a newcomer? Hehe～"

Seeing this, Lin Yi quickly responded:

Feng Hua (Mercenary Corps leader): "He’s the city lord of Black Tortoise City."

To prevent someone from making the same mistake again.

At this point, Tian Ci, who was waiting at the city gate for Lin Yi, unsurprisingly stared wide-eyed and involuntarily cursed,

"What the heck!"

Then quickly deleted all the text in the input box.

Breathing a sigh of relief, he wiped the sweat off his forehead,

"What in the world is going on?"

Drunkard, noticing their unusual expressions, asked in confusion:

"Are you guys okay?"

...

"In the future, if anything happens within the territory of Black Tortoise City, just come find me."

This was the last thing Albert said to Lin Yi when he left the city lord’s mansion.

Filled with confusion, Lin Yi rode the Nine Netherworld Tiger directly to the predetermined location to meet with Drunkard and his group.

As for that item in the library, since it wasn’t needed for the time being, Lin Yi planned to come back for it after the task was completed.

Soon after Lin Yi left, Babylon’s illusion appeared in Albert’s hall.

Judging by his appearance, Babylon seemed to show some dissatisfaction,

"Giving him that item like this, aren’t you putting him in danger?"

Albert was indifferent to Babylon’s dissatisfaction, casually saying:

"After all, as a Chosen One, there’s the Resurrection Divine Hall, so he won’t truly die, what’s there to worry about."

Upon hearing this, Babylon raised a middle finger,

"Don’t play with fire, I’m telling you, he’s my chosen son-in-law. If anything happens to him, I’ll tear down your shell."

Hearing this, Albert impatiently waved his hand, causing Babylon’s illusion to disperse,

"So noisy."

In the Cyan Dragon City’s city lord’s mansion, Babylon suddenly jumped up from his chair, angrily pointing towards Black Tortoise City:

"Old turtle, just you wait."

"When my house arrest ends, watch me lift your shell."