Chapter 416 Cave Society When Lumian heard the name "Trier Cave Association" and their invitation to "Rat" Christo, his first thought was not confusion, but the secret map of underground Trier that he had seen from Gardner Martin. The upper part of the map was so detailed that it looked as if someone had sneaked into the municipal department and copied it based on the original materials. And now, Lumian was a little suspicious whether it was leaked from the "Trier Cave Association". This seemingly private organization has a large number of cave researchers, some of whom are either employees of municipal departments or expert consultants. They have ample access to confidential exploration and construction data. Some of them even participated in the municipal transformation decades ago and were witnesses to the opening of various tunnels and the reinforcement of all quarry cavities. Their knowledge of underground Trier can be said to be very deep. Lumian looked at the "rat" Christo and asked thoughtfully: "You really don't know why they invited you to join?" "Mouse" Kristo smiled awkwardly: “I have some guesses, but I’m not sure. "Char, they won't find out that I'm the smuggling leader, right?" As a "merchant" who has long taken advantage of the secrecy of underground Trier to smuggle alcoholic beverages, weapons and ammunition, Christo's knowledge of different tunnels, remote mines, underground tombs, and abandoned secret rooms is no worse than that of most members of the "Cave Association". He even knows some secret routes unknown to others. Moreover, he is nicknamed "Mouse" and is a true "animal tamer". With the help of his animal friends, his "tentacles" can extend to many areas that humans cannot reach.
Crystal suspected that these qualities were what attracted the Cave Society to him. That's why he felt uneasy. Whether it was his extraordinary identity as an "animal tamer" or his nature as a big smuggler, it was enough to send him to trial. The final result would probably be one of hanging, shooting, burning, beheading, and becoming a low-level experimenter. Lumian laughed. “I don’t believe that those adventurers who joined the Cave Association have never been involved in smuggling and have never hidden Beyonders.” "Yeah." "Mouse" Crystal exhaled, "The Cave Association wants to get some business from me?" Lumian glanced at him and said: "So you should consult the boss about this matter instead of consulting me." "Aren't you worried that the boss will take the opportunity to assign me some dangerous task?" Christo lowered his voice and smiled ingratiatingly. From the previous missions given by Gardner Martin and the confidential map, the "rat" keenly realized that the boss was very interested in underground Trier, and was unusually interested. He felt that if he joined the Trier Cave Association, Gardner Martin would most likely arrange for him to contact some people in the association to try to steal confidential information or participate in research and adventure activities. And that often means danger. He sought out Lumian for advice, not only because he felt that this colleague was capable, knowledgeable, and quick-witted, and might be able to provide some useful advice, but also mainly because he wanted to find someone to shift the blame to in advance. In fact, he had already made up his mind to join the Trier Cave Society, and he kept it a secret from Gardner Martin, the boss of the Savoy Party. He was able to grow from an ordinary gang member to an extraordinary person and control the smuggling business of the Sava Party by relying on two principles: first, try not to provoke those who are stronger than yourself, and only bully the weak. If there is really no other way, seek help from colleagues and everyone will do it together; second, never put all the chips on a gamble or one person. He had tried to please Lumian before, showing a certain degree of submission and praising him. He valued his colleague's rapid advancement in rank, his increasing strength, and his intelligence. He believed that making friends with him might help him save his life from the dangerous mission given by Gardner Martin at a critical moment. Now, with the opportunity to join the Trier Cave Association and get in touch with more forces and more powerful people, "Rat" Christo naturally doesn't want to let it go. He doesn't want his network of contacts to be completely limited to the Savoy Party and the market area. If Gardner Martin loses power one day, or gives him a mission that means he will die, he needs a new ship that can jump over and protect himself. This matter must not be known to Gardner Martin, but if it is discovered by chance, after the current consultation, Christo can naturally push the problem to "Lion" Charles: I, "Mouse", am a rude and uneducated person. I deal with animals, coolies, and the dark underground every day. I have little knowledge, limitations, and not a very good brain. When I encounter problems, I like to ask Charles for advice. He told me that I could join the Cave Association, saying that this is a very normal and private matter. Lumian looked at Kristo, who had dark blue eyes and black hair, with a half-smile, but did not answer his question. Instead, he asked: "You have been a 'tamer' for a long time, right? Do you know what the next sequence is?" Judging from the importance and care that Mouse places on his animal companions, even if he doesn't know how to act, he should have almost digested the Tamer potion. "I don't know. The boss never told me." Crystal's eyes were a little evasive.
Lumian chuckled and said: "As far as I know, the next sequence of 'Beast Tamer' is a sequence of qualitative change. It will bring you all-round improvements, including giving you a longer life and a body that is easier to recover." Without waiting for Christos to ask further questions, Lumian changed the subject: "So, you must work hard to complete the tasks given by the boss and strive to obtain the corresponding rewards as soon as possible." "Yes, yes, yes." Crystal agreed quickly. Lumian then turned the topic back on track and asked with a smile: "Would you like to join the Trier Cave Society?" "Mouse" Christo hesitated for a moment: "I, I'm very curious about their purpose. Also, the man who came seemed quite polite and was smiling the whole time, but I always felt that his behavior was threatening me. Yes, threatening! "The man following him had no expression on his face. He looked at me like I was a dead person, a criminal waiting to be tried!" Curious…Lumian chuckled, grasping the “rat’s” mentality and thoughts. He said angrily: "How dare you threaten the leader of our Sava Party? We must tell the boss about this!" "No, no need!" Christo panicked. "The Cave Association is a semi-official organization. We are just a gang. There is no need to conflict with them. It will not benefit you, me, or Red Boots and other Savoy Party members in the market area." Lumian made a silent "tsk" and tried to add fuel to the fire to force the truth out of this "rat" guy. At this moment, Sakota, who was guarding the stairs at the bottom floor, came up and said to Lumian: "Boss, there are two people claiming to be liaisons from the Trier Cave Association who want to visit you." Visit me? Someone from the Trier Cave Society visited me? Lumian glanced at the surprised and confused "rat" Christo, who had his hands on the table, then leaned back in his chair and said to Sakota: "Ask them to come up." The two liaison officers of the Trier Cave Association are both young, wearing black suits and blue bow ties. One has brown hair and brown eyes, with many freckles and a reserved smile, while the other has black hair and brown eyes, with an expressionless face and a cold gaze. The friendly contact glanced at "Mouse" Christo and landed on Lumian's face. He smiled and asked: "Good afternoon, is this Mr. Charles Dubois?" "Yes." Lumian wanted to see what the Trier Cave Association was trying to do. The contact person who asked the question just now smiled and said in a condescending manner: “We are members of the Trier Cave Association, my name is Josef and this is my colleague Rayan. "We visited you to invite you to join our association. We just invited Mr. Crystal, who was standing next to you, a few hours ago." Lumian did not hide his emotions and asked with a smile: "What is there about me that is worthy of your cave association's appreciation?" I’m not a smuggler who frequents underground Trier! Do you know that I have been to the fourth level of the catacombs and have taken water from the Fountain of the Samaritan Woman? Do you also know that I am a member of the "Iron Cross" and that I control a series of secret caves including the Albert Mine? Joseph smiled and replied: "We have our own reasons. If you are willing to join our association, you will definitely know the specific reasons." Rayan, who was taller than Joseph, added coldly:
“That’s a good thing for you.” Lumian stared at the two for a few seconds and laughed: "I have no interest in your association." Layan narrowed his eyes expressionlessly: "I hope you won't regret it." Joseph also smiled meaningfully: “You may not know what our Speleological Association means in Trier. "It's a pity that you missed this opportunity." After saying that, the two turned around and prepared to walk towards the stairs leading to the bottom floor. Looking at their backs, Lumian tilted his head back slightly: "What exactly does the Trier Cave Association want to do? This is definitely not a simple matter... "This may be an opportunity. If I offend the Cave Association, Gardner Martin will not let me stay in the market area anymore... "My current mission at the Iron Cross is to investigate the secrets of the decline of the Soran family and explore underground to find the entrance to Trier in the Fourth Epoch. These have nothing to do with whether I stay in the market area... "As long as we leave the market area, we will be out of Loki's sight. We can go into the dark and wait patiently... "If that happens, I don't know if I can continue to enjoy the profit share of Breeze Ballroom... "If the situation is not right, teleport away immediately..." As his thoughts raced, Lumian suddenly knocked on the coffee table in front of him. Amid the sound of "dong dong dong", he looked at the figures of Joseph and Rayan, raised the corners of his mouth, and asked calmly: "Who gave you permission to leave?" (End of this chapter)