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nChapter 368: Dwarves and Elves, Mysterious Prisoner

nTranslator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

nThere’s someone?

nYasen noticed the subtle change in Ji Chen’s expression and quickly asked, “What’s going on?”

n“There seems to be someone inside.”

nUpon hearing this, Yasen’s expression darkened, and he immediately ordered the elves and soldiers of the principality to stop moving the goods and remain on guard.

n“Your Excellency, we don’t know what or who is inside. Should we send a team in for reconnaissance first?”

nJi Chen nodded, not refusing. While he had confidence in his own abilities, a confined and narrow space like this was not conducive to unleashing his powers. Charging ahead wasn’t the role befitting a mage like him.

nA mixed team of elves and soldiers entered, and their green markers on the map slowly moved deeper along the narrow passage. When they stopped dozens of meters away from the red marker, they split into two groups and circled around, conducting an internal inspection before returning.

nIn the darkness, their figures gradually became visible, but they looked as though they had encountered a snowstorm. They shivered uncontrollably, their breath visible in the cold air, and even their eyebrows carried a frosty sheen.

n“Your Excellency, the temperature inside is extremely low, and we didn’t see any enemies. However, there is a sealed cage in the middle.”

n“A cage?”

nJi Chen furrowed his brows slightly.

nInside the Deceiver’s base, there was actually a cage?

nCould it be used to detain someone?

nYasen also found this quite surprising and instinctively looked at Ji Chen.”

nYour Excellency, what should we do now?”

n“Let’s go in and find out.”

nSince there were no enemies inside and only an unknown being trapped in the cage, it was safe to investigate.

nThe group entered the passageway beyond the gate, holding torches as they proceeded cautiously.

nAfter advancing a few hundred meters, the surroundings suddenly opened up, and a violent cold air rushed toward them, making everyone shiver involuntarily.

nFrost quickly formed on their eyebrows and hair.

nGlancing ahead, in this underground space that was less than the size of a football field, the surroundings were elevated, with a central depression where a completely sealed metal cage stood.

nAround the cage, layer upon layer of deep blue ice, icicles, and ice columns extended in all directions, even clinging to the rocky walls, creating a thin layer of ice.

nThe deep blue ice emitted a faint glow, creating a mesmerizing scene under the torchlight, with a soft blue light reflecting off the ice.

nThis scene left everyone astonished.

nAs they regained their senses, a sense of wariness crept in.

nIt was clear to everyone that this terrifying cold air and ice were emanating from the cage in the center.

nFor a moment, no one dared to make a move.

nWhy would the Deceiver keep an unknown being here? Friend or foe?

nAs their doubts multiplied, curiosity also grew stronger.

nSoon, the bone-chilling cold became unbearable for the elves, and they all retreated from the area.

nOnly Yasen, with his exceptional combat skills, and Ji Chen, who possessed the power of the tides, were able to stand their ground in this frigid environment.

nHowever, despite their resilience, the cold continued to cut into their bones like knives, infiltrating their bodies relentlessly.

nAs Ji Chen gazed at the metal cage shrouded in ice, he hesitated.

nThe fact that this cage could contain such a being and emit such terrifying cold and ice meant that it was no ordinary creature.

nOpening it rashly now might release an unknown monster.

nYasen seemed to have similar thoughts and suggested, “I recommend that we leave this place for now and open it later after interrogating that silver-masked Deceiver.”

nJi Chen nodded slightly.

nJust as they were about to leave the area, the elven officer who had delivered food to Ji Chen the previous night rushed in, looking anxious.

n“Lord Yasen, there’s a dwarf causing a commotion outside in the camp!”

n“A dwarf?” Yasen was momentarily surprised, his face contorted with anger. “A dwarf causing trouble here, and you didn’t fight back!?”

n“We did fight back, but that dwarf is too strong. We couldn’t match his strength. Several dozen of our comrades have already been defeated.”

nOne dwarf defeating dozens of them?

nJi Chen was somewhat astonished. He had witnessed the combat prowess of these elves, but one dwarf being able to defeat so many indicated exceptional strength.

nHowever, the appearance of a dwarf causing trouble in the elven sanctuary of the Maple Principality was indeed an unusual occurrence.

nUpon hearing this, Yasen’s expression changed slightly.

nHe turned to Ji Chen and said, “Your Excellency, I need to return to the camp immediately to assess the situation. I won’t be able to accompany you here.”

nJi Chen nodded in agreement.

nWhen Yasen returned to the camp, he saw from a distance a stout dwarf, small in stature but remarkably robust, tossing an elven warrior like a ball and grumbling as he did so.

n“You elves have been boasting for so long, but is this all the strength you’ve got? Too weak, I must say! Apart from being a bit taller, I can’t find anything praiseworthy about you.”

n“I’ve heard so much about your mighty pointed ears, but 1 don’t see what’s so impressive. 1 alone could take on a hundred of you!”

nThe dwarf’s words were undoubtedly like dancing in the minefield of the elves. The surrounding elven warriors were seething with anger, their temples pulsing with veins, but when it came to this dwarf, their eyes were filled with fear.

nThey considered themselves elite warriors, even among the numerous elven armies. However, against this scruffy-looking dwarf, none of them could last a single move. When they rushed forward, they couldn’t even see the dwarf’s movements clearly before being sent flying..

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