Love at the Wrong Table

Chapter 2138 Secrets in the Shadows

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“Their buildings were clearly designed as military fortresses. If we don’t sneak in now, we’ll have to launch a full–blown assault later just to get inside!”

Magnus spoke with absolute clarity.

“I understand, Mr. Zelinsky. Let me take the lead and infiltrate them. Ell work with you from the inside to coordinate an attack from both ends!

Solana immediately volunteered with fiery determination.

“No! You can’t!”

Magnus rejected her offer without hesitation.

“Why not?”

Solana became visibly agitated. “Mr. Zelinsky, do you doubt my abilities? I-”

“It’s not that!

Before she could continue her impassioned speech, Magnus interrupted her, his tone calm yet firm. “It’s your figure. The cultists of the Five Poison Sect are all men. Your body stands out too much–your curves are too noticeable. Anyone would immediately know you’re not a man!”

Hearing this reasoning, Solana Couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Everyone around watched her expression shift, noticing how this fiery–tempered woman now laughed with unrestrained delight. Her happiness in that moment was radiant and infectious.

“Well, it seems that for such a challenging task, I’ll have to step up instead!”

Quintus pounded his chest confidently, volunteering himself as the best candidate.

But Magnus gave a quick command, “Anna, get ready to disguise yourself and infiltrate them.”

The entire group froze in surprise,

Anna caught on immediately. Among them, her martial arts skills were second only to Quintus, and her tall, broad–shouldered physique–nearly six feet–made it easy for her to pass as a man,

Without hesitation, she accepted the order, responding with a sharp “Understood!” before heading off to

prepare.

“Unbelievable! Magnus, are you looking down on me now?”

Quintus‘ temper flared instantly.

“Not at all. I’m simply assigning tasks based on each person’s strengths, Magnus replied with a composed smile. “Besides, Quintus, you’re our trump card. We’ll need you to make a grand entrance later. This isn’t the time for you to act.”

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to comply entirely. She tore off a Five Poison Sect cultist’s robe, draped it over herself, and declared, “Mr. Zelinsky.

a block of wood from the ground and pressed it against her chest, flattening her curves in a

stood stunned by her

faint smile gracing his lips. He let her have her way and even

in contact, at all times.”

before her excitement took

with the remnants of Azure Grand Protector’s unit, blending into their ranks

women smeared mud on their faces to obscure their features. Under the dim lighting, their genders became almost

gate!

order, his tone frantic and

his voice and wasted no time, heaving open the massive stone gate to

them in.

Solana were both shocked. The mechanical door in front of them was incredibly sturdy. Even cannons would struggle to break it open. If the mechanism wasn’t used, it seemed impossible to

all.

of demons. They had braved dragon’s lairs and tiger’s dens,

opportunity to sneak away and carefully ventured deeper.

be alarmed by. The surroundings were merely guarded by some cultists, However, as they continued on, they quickly stumbled upon a scene of

defenses! A group of Five Poison Sect cultists harshly lashed their whips at a number of ordinary laborers.

old man and a young boy, both of whom seemed on the verge of

hundred pounds, and the largest could easily reach a ton. It required a dozen people working together to carry them.

loud thud. Instead

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of the whip. The strikes tore at his skin, leaving him in

How could she tolerate such cruelty? She immediately prepared to set the cultists ablaze

quickly stopped her, shaking her head in

stay calm and composed. She knew that while killing the cultists would

several of our warriors have been poisoned. We’ve interrogated the Crimson Protector. The antidote is kept in the Antidote Room,

a brief glance,

immediately whispered back into the earpiece. “Understood. We will

the

move, a voice suddenly called out to them. “What are you two doing here?

They froze.

you here to let us know we can pick our

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