Chapter 284: The Maze City
Chapter 284: The Maze City
Getting bigger might not be a problem, but growing up should be impossible.
Li Meng sized up Amay with a glance.
No matter how much a Raccoon Tribe member grows, they remain a loli.
"Alright, you can follow me!"
In the end, Li Meng agreed.
The more people there are, the stronger the group; three additional people mean three more to gather information.
This time, he wasn't going to the maze city for fun.
For gathering intelligence, the more people, the better.
Besides, these three little girls were his subordinates.
Without his guidance, the inexperienced trio would surely suffer.
After all, a place like the maze city is a true land of disorder.
Although the three little girls had the strength of advanced professionals,
their power alone wouldn't stand out in the maze city.
"Great!"
"Thank you, Boss!"
"Boss, you're the best!"
Seeing that the boss agreed, the three were overjoyed.
Time passed little by little, and days went by.
Three days later, they arrived at the maze city, Aukladeo.
As the only city on Saint Biron Continent,
the maze city Aukladeo is a paradise for adventurers.
Aukladeo is located on a vast black plain inland.
Its size is enormous, with buildings sprawling across nearly a hundred kilometers.
Since monsters often pour out of the maze,
Aukladeo is protected by towering walls.
The city is divided into three concentric zones:
the Outer Zone, the Middle Zone, and the Inner Zone.
Each zone is separated by tall walls.
Though Aukladeo is an unclaimed land,
there is a provisional organization to maintain order.
The governing body of Aukladeo is the Tower Council.
The Tower Councilors are the true rulers of Aukladeo.
They are composed of representatives from the Adventurer's Guild and major raid groups.
Raid groups are organizations formed by adventurers.
They team up to delve deeper into the maze.
From the sky, Aukladeo looks like a giant disc sitting on the earth.
The sky above is filled with floating ships coming and going.
Under the bright sun, the bustling Aukladeo remains as vibrant as ever.
Today, Aukladeo welcomed an unexpected guest.
A passenger airship docked at the northern port of the Outer Zone.
The airship had just arrived at Aukladeo.
"My Lord, I hope you find what you're looking for!"
At the port, Li Meng bid farewell to Helen.
Meanwhile, the three little girls jumped onto a pile of crates, excitedly taking in the city view.
"Helen, see you again!"
Helen smiled slightly and nodded.
"My Lord, see you again!"
Without further words, Li Meng turned and left.
"Amay, Amayee, Amayue, let's go!"
The boss's call prompted the three little girls to quickly jump off the crates.
They cheerfully followed behind the boss.
"Boss, where are we going?"
"Let's explore the city first, then find a tavern to gather information."
As the four walked away, Helen stood there, torn between emotions.
As a man, the lord was undoubtedly remarkable.
Not only did he give her what she wanted, but he also provided her with an extraordinary experience.
Helen never imagined she would one day lose herself so completely under another man.
She couldn't control herself, falling into a deep abyss of desire.
Helen glanced down at her slightly bulging belly.
After leaving the port, Li Meng led the three girls into the Outer Zone.
The streets were bustling with people and vehicles.
Various carriages moved orderly along the roads.
On both sides of the street were shops of all kinds.
Some sold fruits, while others sold various snacks.
"Boss, this is so delicious! Soft and chewy!"
Amid the lively streets, the four strolled leisurely.
Each held a skewer resembling grilled squid.
Amay, Amayee, and Amayue tore into the squid meat contentedly.
"It's delicious, but why is it called Devilfish?"
Taking a bite, Amayee asked in confusion.
"Probably because it looks ugly."
Amay's comment made Amayee and Amay take a closer look at the skewers in their hands.
Indeed, though Devilfish tasted great, its appearance was horrifying.
With slimy tentacles and multiple black eyes,
even as skewers, they seemed to stare back at people.
"Ow!"
At that moment, a little girl suddenly dashed out from the crowd.
She collided with Amay.
Both fell to the ground simultaneously.
"What's your problem?"
Amay, whose backside took the brunt of the fall, glared angrily.
"What's your problem?"
The little girl glared back, unwilling to yield.
Amay quickly stood up.
"You bumped into me!"
The little girl also stood and looked around.
"Sorry!"
Throwing out the apology, the girl hurriedly ran off.
Amay wanted to stop her, but Amayee intervened.
"Let it go, Amay. It's normal to bump into people in crowded places."
Amay sulked as she patted the dust off her clothes.
"Darn, my wallet! That thieving brat!"
Feeling her empty waist, Amay froze.
She immediately realized what had happened.
Looking back, the little girl was nowhere to be seen.
Amayee and Amayue quickly checked their wallets.
Relieved to find them intact, they sighed in relief.
"That brat! Don't run!"
Amay turned to give chase, but Li Meng stopped her by picking her up.
"We're strangers in this city. If you get lost, we might not find you again."
Dangling in Li Meng's grasp, Amay hung her head dejectedly.
"Boss, my wallet!"
Li Meng put her down.
"It's gone. Let it go. Earning money in Aukladeo isn't hard."
The little girl's sleight of hand hadn't escaped Li Meng's notice.
But he pretended not to see it.
Being outside, the three little girls needed to learn the dangers of human nature.
A smooth journey wouldn't teach them anything.
With this lesson, they'd remember it for a lifetime.
Next time, they'd be more cautious with anyone they interacted with.
"It's okay, Amay. The boss will take care of you!"
Amayee's words made Amayue nod in agreement, clutching her wallet tightly.
Watching their stingy antics, Li Meng chuckled.
"Let's go. Find a tavern to rest!"
The sun hanging high in the sky was slowly setting.
Soon, the first night in Aukladeo would fall.
As a haven for adventurers, taverns were everywhere.