530 Impasse (1/2)

Patrick Star didn't expect the brave and united warriors of Eternal Kingdom to have internal strife. In the other Dungeons, the probability of internal strife was very low. Only Dungeon Lords that were losing control of their citizens would have internal strife. Sherlock didn't seem like he was losing control of his citizens.

However, the truth was before Patrick Star. The warriors of Eternal Kingdom had internal strife.

Thousands of warriors of Eternal Kingdom assembled at the Dark Portal, but they weren't there to guard the Dark Portal or to fight against the Surface World monsters.

It was two opposing factions within Eternal Kingdom who were fighting over the release of the Little Fairy.

Patrick Star thought that the Little Fairy shouldn't be released since she was part of the Light race. Thousands of years ago, Michelangelo fought against the Humans and developed irreconcilable animosity towards the Light races.

As the vanguard for fighting against the Surface World, Eternal Kingdom shouldn't have internal strife. Patrick Star observed thousands of warriors protecting the Little Fairy so that she could escape safely. He was puzzled. Could it be a ploy of Lord Sherlock?

Patrick Star tried to find a suitable reason. He was fortunate. Before the battle erupted, he was at the Dark Portal doing interviews with the warriors of Eternal Kingdom. They were the only warriors who fought with the Surface World monsters since the last war that occurred thousands of years ago. They were the best direct source for the Underworld inhabitants to understand the war.

The Underworld inhabitants were deeply concerned about the war with the Surface World. There were civil groups who came to support Eternal Kingdom. One of them was Fatality Hospital.

However, Sherlock declined Fatality Hospital's offer. Patrick Star thought it was a shame and looked forward to the day that Eternal Kingdom and Fatality Hospital would collaborate.

The battle erupted in the afternoon while Patrick Star was conducting interviews at the Dark Portal. He witnessed two opposing groups of warriors confronting each other at the Beetlemon stop. A lot of creatures were stuck at the Beetlemon stop. Even the Beetlemons that were on a scheduled 10-minute interval halted their transportation service.

Patrick Star tried to pacify the two groups, but they wouldn't listen. The main reason was that the voices of conflict drowned the voice of Patrick Star.

While Patrick Star was trying his best to record his interview videos, the situation went out of control. A Beetlemon was seen running towards the Beetlemon stop. The appearance of the Beetlemon incited the two groups to start fighting. The fighting spread like wildfire, and even the spectators were embroiled in the conflict.

There were bloodshed and flying limbs all over the place. The internal strife of Eternal Kingdom was as intense as the war against the Surface World, if not more.

The fortunate thing was that nobody attacked Patrick Star. In the chaotic fighting, Patrick Star was unable to protect his life. The warriors of Eternal Kingdom weren't concerned with him. There were even some warriors who used their bodies to shield him from Sword slashes and Arrows. Patrick Star was almost moved to tears.

The Little Fairy, who was on the Beetlemon, felt miserable. She knew that Eternal Kingdom wouldn't let her go easily, but she didn't expect that so many warriors would be there to stop her.

These opposing warriors must have been ordered by Sherlock. When she thought that Sherlock had discovered her escape, she became extremely nervous.

However, the gamers who were escorting her weren't anxious. Arthur stood up and removed his mask, showing his real appearance as he shouted, ”We're exposed, so there's no need to remain in disguise. As long as we leave the Dark Portal with the Little Fairy and Frangipani, our mission will be accomplished. Even if we die, we have to complete the mission. Our Guild will receive a handsome reward!”

The other Guild members cheered with Arthur and removed their masks. The Beetlemon halted at the Beetlemon stop. When the door opened, the two groups of warriors rushed towards the Beetlemon and fought fiercely with each other.

The battle at the Dark Portal became more intense.

The Little Fairy dismounted from the Beetlemon while Arthur and his companions followed closely behind. Someone in the crowd shouted, ”The Little Fairy is here! The princess is over here!”

More and more warriors noticed the presence of the Little Fairy, Frangipani, Arthur, and his companions.

Arthur grasped his Short Sword tightly in one hand while he raised a Magic Wand. White rays emanated from Arthur's body while Sylvanas readied her Bow.

BurningChestHair, Peasant, and NotWearingPants were standing by the side awkwardly. Peasant asked, ”Are we redundant?”

”It's not the time for such a thought. Let's charge!” NotWearingPants shouted and led the charge.

In the chaos, nobody noticed Frangipani squinting his eyes and gazing intently.

…

”Frangipani will definitely escape. He will flee!” Polio, who was sprawled on his bed, groomed his claws as he said to Phoenix.

Polio knew that Sherlock ordered Frangipani to escape with the Little Fairy and the warriors of Eternal Kingdom to the Dark Portal. Polio objected to the plan, telling Sherlock that Frangipani would flee during the mission. Polio tried to convince Sherlock to give him the mission instead, as he was the only loyal servant who could complete the mission.

Phoenix also tried to coax Sherlock to give him the mission instead of Polio or Frangipani. Though Phoenix and Polio were enthusiastic, Sherlock had made up his mind to give the mission to Frangipani. Phoenix and Polio were disappointed, but they couldn't change Sherlock's decision.

Frangipani left Eternal Kingdom in the presence of Phoenix and Polio, who were full of envy. The two helpless creatures could only sigh and comfort each other in the Dungeon Lord Main Hall.

”I'm betting that Frangipani will take the chance to escape. I'm very sure of his character. Frangipani tried to escape twice. He will definitely betray Lord Sherlock this time.”

”Yes, Lord Sherlock doesn't believe us. Instead, he trusted Frangipani. Lord Sherlock will be betrayed. It'll be a pity.”

Eggface was playing computer games while he turned his head to speak to them.

”I don't think Frangipani will escape this time. After he came out from the Mana Device, he was so obedient. He'll do whatever we ask and complete Lord Sherlock's orders without fail. He was completely convinced by Lord Sherlock. Though I don't agree with Lord Sherlock most of the time, I'm confident in Lord Sherlock's management skills.”

Eggface was supportive of Lord Sherlock. He believed that Frangipani wouldn't escape.

”Why wouldn't Frangipani escape? I think he will escape. He'll be at the Dark Portal with the Little Fairy and have the chance to leave the Underworld. If it were me, I'd definitely escape… Ah, I mean, I'd not escape. I'd complete Lord Sherlock's mission,” Polio said halfway after realizing that he had made a mistake. He noticed Phoenix frowning and immediately changed his tack so that Phoenix wouldn't have leverage against him.