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Chapter 60 Execution Organization



Vincent's party finally reached a crimson hallway after ascending the spiral staircase for quite some time.

The journey had been surprisingly uneventful. They hadn't encountered any trouble along the way, which Vincent found peculiar. Ever since they left the chamber, he had become more attuned to the familiar energy emanating from the depths of the Crimson Castle.

At the end of the hallway stood a massive crimson metal door, firmly shut.

"Is this the boss room?" Fiona murmured softly.

"It's still closed. Are we the first ones to get here?!" Karl's voice carried a note of excitement, thrilled by the idea that they might be the first team to reach the boss' room.

"Don't get too comfortable. Who knows what lies behind that door? We just encountered a calamity-grade primal in a low-tier labyrinth," Uncle Gold said, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Ever since they had faced the Half-Primalized Blackrat Man, Uncle Gold had been on edge. He was convinced that this labyrinth was far from ordinary, and he refused to let the two siblings lower their guard.

"Take a quick rest," Caelius ordered, echoing Uncle Gold's vigilance. He also suspected Grarik's party had reached this place first. Yet, he couldn't sense their presence or find any traces of them.

He surmised that whatever properties this door held, it could block mental energy.

Upon hearing the command, the trio sat down promptly to replenish their energy.

Vincent, however, merely feigned exhaustion. In truth, his origin energy remained full, as he only had to consumed a single origin crystal.

Once their energy was fully restored, the group prepared to enter the room.

Caelius stepped forward, turning to face the group, though his gaze settled beyond them.

"How long are you going to hide? Aren't you tired of waiting?"

His words were met by an old, raspy voice echoing down the hallway. Slowly, five figures materialized out of stealth.

"Heh, the Lion's Cub—truly deserving of your title."

The voice dripped with sarcasm.

Fiona and Karl spun around, startled by the sudden appearance of the hooded figures. In contrast, Uncle Gold and Vincent turned with casual composure.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

With his scout ability, Uncle Gold had already detected them, while Vincent's Heaven Eyes skill kept him informed.

"One peak Tier 2 and four Tier 2 (3★)..." Vincent frowned slightly behind his mask. In normal circumstances, he might have been a burden to Caelius and the others.

Of course, that would only hold true if he were an average Tier 1 origin warrior. With his unique skills and trump cards, Vincent could potentially contend with Tier 2 warriors.

As he steeled himself mentally, Caelius addressed the five hooded figures.

"You were sent by that Big Fool, weren't you?"

Simultaneously, Uncle Gold and the siblings unsheathed their weapons without hesitation. In response, the four hooded figures behind the raspy voice also revealed their armaments.

"You're perceptive," the old voice replied. "But you won't get anything from me."

"Young Master, let's deal with them already. Villains will only talk when they are about to die," Karl grumbled, his tone betraying his irritation.

"Youngsters truly know no fear," the same old voice chuckled in amusement.

"And you must be truly cowardly, hiding under that hood," Caelius retorted, stepping forward. As he did, golden light radiated across the hallway floor.

Before the hooded figures could react, brilliant flashes of light erupted, accompanied by gusts of wind that stripped away their cloaks.

When the figures were revealed, Vincent's eyes widened in surprise. Though humanoid in shape, their bodies were emaciated, resembling skeletons with rotting flesh. Their hollow eyes and skeletal masks gave them an eerie appearance. On each mask was the symbol of a white-inked eye.

Caelius's expression darkened the moment he recognized the symbol.

"To think Grarik would go so far as to hire the Executor Organization... He must have promised them something significant."

The Executor Organization was infamous for its deadly assassins, whose services came at a steep price.

Caelius couldn't help but wonder what Grarik had offered to secure their loyalty.

His smile returned, though, as he declared, "It's time for you three to show me the results of your training. Leave the old man to me."

"Yes, Young Master!" Uncle Gold and the siblings responded in unison.

The old man from the Executor Organization, code-named Old Bone, issued his orders calmly.

"As usual—your kill, your loot."

"Heh, we've been waiting for you to say that, Old Bone."

"Don't you dare hog all the kills this time!"

"Hah, not my fault you're as slow as a snail!"

Uncle Gold, usually composed, finally showed a hint of irritation.

"Did you hear these skeletons? They talk like we're already dead. Don't hold back—break them so badly even their bones won't remain intact!"

"Yes!"

"Wasn't planning on doing anything less!" the siblings replied enthusiastically.

At this point, Caelius turned to Vincent.

"Will you be alright?"

Instead of answering, Vincent waved his hand. In an instant, five Tier 2 (1★) Shadow Rats materialized around him, leaving Caelius and the others visibly stunned.

"Is he... a summoner? But how can a summoner fight like him and summon higher-tier creatures?!"

"Is that even possible?"

Uncle Gold and the siblings, their expressions hidden beneath their masks, were nonetheless baffled.

Even Caelius momentarily questioned his assumptions. It had already been shocking that Vincent could physically contend with Tier 2 warriors, but now he had revealed summoning capabilities exceeding his tier.

Suppressing his surprise, Caelius chuckled.

"You never fail to amaze me. I suppose I was wrong to think of you as a rookie."

Vincent merely shook his head. If Caelius knew he possessed more than one epic skill, his shock would only deepen.

Meanwhile, Old Bone and his party regarded Vincent with a mix of curiosity and wariness.

"Do you know anything about him?" one of the assassins asked.

Old Bone's silence spoke volumes. He, too, was encountering a summoner like Vincent for the first time.

"It doesn't matter," Old Bone said coldly. "His summons are just initial Tier 2. Kill the summoner quickly—he's only a Tier 1."

As if in defiance of Old Bone's words, five more Shadow Rats appeared at Vincent's command. Now surrounded by ten Shadow Rats, Vincent's display left his opponents speechless.

The Shadow Rats aligned themselves in formation like disciplined soldiers, further stunning the onlookers.

Caelius couldn't help but laugh softly. "You really know how to steal the spotlight."

He then turned back to Uncle Gold and the siblings.

"Don't let him outshine you. Show me what you've got!"

"Yes, Young Master!"

Uncle Gold split his golden whip into two, Karl clenched his golden gauntlets, and Fiona aimed her golden staff forward.

In response, the four assassins charged with synchronized precision, daggers in hand. Their movements, despite their decrepit appearances, were remarkably swift.

"Light Beam!" Fiona cried, sending a burst of golden light from her staff toward them.

But before the attack could land, the figures blurred and disappeared.

Boom!

The explosion illuminated the hallway as the assassins reappeared, closing in on Uncle Gold and the siblings.

Karl reacted instantly, pulling his arm back and launching a heavy punch, the aura of a lion's head roaring from his strike.

"Back off!"

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