dtnovels Chapter 117 The Black Family Vault
Chapter 117 The Black Family Vault
hum!
The sound of swirling vortexes echoed in the room. The flickering light on the screen illuminated the darkness, and a burly man stood before it.
“They’ve finished,” he said, looking at one of the screens.
click!
Two figures emerged from one of the portals, one of them carrying another person on his shoulder.
"Mission accomplished," said the one carrying the person.
boom!
Then, the man threw a body on the ground.
"Hmm..." The burly man approached the body lying on the ground, lowered his head, squinted and observed for a while, his eyes glowing with a blue light.
“Very good,” he nodded. “He is not injured.” With that, he turned his attention to the masked figure in the center of the room, surrounded by countless black tentacles.
The burly man's gaze met that of the masked figure, clearly indicating that the burly man was the one seeking cooperation.
“Thank you so much for your help,” he said, his voice tinged with urgency. “But we don’t have much time left.”
The burly man spoke while gesturing to the young man on the ground. "I have fulfilled part of my agreement. Now, it's your turn to fulfill yours."
As soon as the burly man finished speaking, the masked figure stirred slightly. The shadows obscured his face, making any features impossible to discern.
"Yes. Now it's my turn."
As he finished speaking, a unique structure made of dark energy began to emerge before them. Details gradually appeared, eventually forming a small holographic building.
call!
A masked figure extended a hand, pointing to the model of Black Manor. As they moved, details in the model gradually emerged, every wall, every window, and even the complex structure of the building became clearly visible.
"How...how is this possible?"
Caesar, lying on the ground, let out a sound of surprise. He had woken up and was looking at the miniature model.
The masked figure continued sculpting the model, revealing interior rooms, secret passages, and hidden compartments. It was a perfect replica of the manor, with details rendered with unparalleled precision.
"There." The masked figure pointed to a hidden spot on the model, a secret room concealed from view. "That's where they kept it."
The burly man leaned closer, squinting as he carefully examined the location. "Very good. Now tell me more about this thing and the security measures around it."
“There’s nothing special there,” the masked figure said. “You just need to take this.” With that, he handed a small vial filled with blood to the burly man. “This will allow you to enter without using force.”
The burly man took the vial of blood and carefully placed it in his uniform pocket. He knew the importance of the vial; it would serve as a pass to the Black family manor without triggering any alarms.
“Your help is crucial,” he said in a businesslike tone, his blue eyes meeting the masked figure's gaze without flinching. “But remember, this is just a necessary collaboration. If anything goes wrong, or if you betray us, you know what the consequences will be.” Every word he spoke carried immense pressure, weighing heavily on the masked figure.
The masked figure did not back down. "You have your motives, and I have mine. This deal is mutually beneficial. As long as we each achieve our goals, there is no need for betrayal."
“It’s good to hear that.” After saying that, the burly man turned his gaze to the screen and tapped the microphone. “Fox Squad, prepare for action.”
As soon as the words were spoken, a large amount of magical power was absorbed, forming another portal at the back of the room. A group of men in black entered the portal without hesitation.
“How do you know all this?” Caesar Black realized the gravity of the situation, and a sense of unease began to rise within him. He realized that this person knew the location of “that thing.”
"Don't you understand yet?" the masked figure replied in a questioning tone. "I always thought you were very smart."
When these words came out of their mouths, Caesar's face turned pale instantly.
"No...it's impossible...you...you're already dead."
The masked figure let out a low, mocking laugh. "Caesar, death is not the end. There are always ways to escape death's control, and I have found a way to return."
As his enigmatic words echoed in the air, Caesar began to feel a chilling reality approaching. The masked figure's mannerisms, the way he spoke, and their past all evoked an undeniable sense of familiarity.
Caesar couldn't shake this feeling of déjà vu, as if some shadow from the past was slowly emerging from the darkness. The secrets and resentment in the masked figure's words hinted at an unfinished story.
If this person is still alive, wouldn't that mean...?
“Impossible…” Caesar’s voice trembled, unable to conceal his shock. “Why… how could this be… You betrayed the family… You were exiled with them… You…”
The masked figure's voice remained cold and deep, and Caesar clearly sensed his mockery.
"Heh..." The masked figure let out a soft chuckle. "The betrayal you speak of... wasn't it something you and Father did together?"
Caesar's body trembled involuntarily as he struggled to remain calm. "This...this is for the benefit of the family, you know that too."
The masked figure's mask cracked slightly, revealing a resentful rage. "You think this is for the family's benefit? For wealth and power?" His tone grew more intense, filled with suppressed resentment. "Her life is more important than all of that combined. But you've never understood, have you?"
These words echoed heavily in the air, carrying a profound silence. Hidden secrets and buried emotions resurfaced, weaving a complex history of conflict between Caesar and the masked figure.
“None of that matters anymore.” The masked figure raised her head and looked up at the ceiling. “In the end, I will bring her back to life, and I will do whatever it takes to do it.”
Caesar could not shake his ominous premonition; he realized he was in a situation far more dangerous than he had understood.
It's as if a complex past is gradually being unraveled, revealing long-buried secrets and deep emotions.
Filled with questions, he stared intently at the masked figure, trying to understand its intentions. "What are you planning to do?"
Caesar wanted to know his fate. What he most wanted to know was what kind of end he would face.
The masked figure continued to stare at the ceiling, his tone carrying a strange purpose. "I have found a path, a path guided by divine power and ancient prophecy. I will spare no effort to resurrect her, even if it means confronting the most powerful family that plunged me into hell."
After the masked figure finished speaking, he turned his attention to Caesar.
“And you…you will be the first piece of the puzzle on this path…” Two green eyes gleamed with an empty light on his shadowed face. “Next will be the prophesied ‘Saintess.’ The chosen one of the sun.”
As his cold words echoed in the darkness, Caesar swallowed hard, silently awaiting his fate...
......
[Fox Squad, reporting.]
In the heart of Black Manor, in a narrow corridor, four figures were moving stealthily, protected by layers of powerful magical barriers and top-tier magical artifacts.
Their bodies were covered in black bodysuits.
"Fox Squad reporting. We have arrived at the designated location." The man at the front said in a serious tone as he approached a small door.
The door shimmered with light, and countless laser beams could be seen behind it. Normally, they would use magical interference to destroy these magical artifacts, but this door was different.
These magical artifacts do not rely on the magical power in the environment, but are supplied by a magical power source underground in the manor. This is a special technology that only top-tier families can master.
The walls are made of the most expensive material in the world, possessing the property of [magic resistance]. This is why, even though they know the exact location of the vault, they cannot directly open a portal inside it.
You have three minutes left.
"clear."
After answering, the man reached into his pocket and took out a small bottle containing a red liquid. He dripped a drop of blood into the small circle below the door.
The moment the blood droplet touched the circle, the complex barrier and laser defense system around the door began to fail one by one.
[System is identifying...]
The mechanical closing sound in the room signaled progress.
The other members of the Fox Squad held their breath, watching A continue dripping blood into the circle.
This is the Black family's bloodline identification system, a safeguard for their most precious secrets.
[Identification successful.]
click!
As those words echoed in the room, the vault door slowly opened, revealing a passageway leading to the heart of the vault.
"Fox Squad reporting. We have now entered the vault."
A reported while gesturing to the other team members. Based on the information they received from the masked figure, there was no danger, but they remained vigilant because he wasn't entirely trustworthy.
【Very good. Get that thing quickly, and don't let your guard down.】
The order came through his headset, and he immediately signaled for his team to enter the vault.
Boom!Boom!Boom!
With a series of rapid footsteps, the team members quickly entered the vault, wasting no time.
Whoosh!
However, they did not realize that a shadowy figure was quietly following them from behind.