Skill Extraction: Exploring Dungeons-Chapter 594 - 526: Black Monarch Leads

"Kreya, have you reached the handover location? Is there any danger?"

Kane was communicating with Kreya through the Ruby Lapel Pin on his collar.

A voice also came from the Ruby Lapel Pin: "Almost there, don’t worry. This is a relatively secluded place."

"Alright, good. Be safe, and we’ll see each other then."

After speaking, Kane hung up the communication.

Since Kane had completed the Glory Promotion for all the Moon’s Child members and brought them into the Guild, it had been several days.

Heideline already relocated all her town’s residents to the central area of the Red King’s territory.

Currently, Heideline was handling the affairs of various cities, working to restore the livelihood of the entire Red King’s domain.

In name, Heideline was already acting as the newly appointed internal affairs minister of the Red King.

At this moment, Kane turned to the people behind him and said: "Speed up, the person we’re meeting is about to arrive."

Zawa arrived on a warhorse next to Kane and asked.

"Isn’t it too risky for Your Majesty to take only these people to the Black Monarch’s territory?"

Hearing Zawa’s words, Kane waved his hand and said: "The people I’m bringing don’t count as the Red King’s soldiers, so we won’t attract attention. If we brought soldiers, it would appear as if the Red King intends to attack the Black Monarch, and the other kings wouldn’t stand idly by."

Upon hearing Kane’s words, Zawa nodded and stepped back.

Soon, they arrived at the area indicated on the map, drawn by Kreya earlier, which was the border area with the Black Monarch’s territory.

As soon as they arrived, Kane saw Kreya from afar.

Kreya also saw Kane’s group and came over to meet them.

"You’re here, follow me. The people I’ve brought are in another location."

Saying this, Kreya led Kane and his team into a more concealed woodland.

Upon entering the woodland, they saw a large group of women and children, their clothes somewhat tattered and old.

Nearby was a large group of rebels, their outfits were mixed but it was clear they belonged to the same faction.

Kreya then called out to one of the rebels: "Riku, take care of the handover with them, and ensure the safety of these refugees."

Kane also called Zawa over: "Leave the next steps to you. Set up a camp here and ensure the next stages are handled here. Station some guards."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Zawa nodded and replied.

Soon, the leaders from both sides began to communicate with each other.

Zawa also brought some soldiers over to escort these refugees to the center of the Red King’s territory.

Heideline had been waiting for these refugees for a long time.

Watching both sides quickly start their handover, Kane took a look at the people accompanying him.

These people would join him in the upcoming activities, temporarily becoming part of the rebel forces.

They included Steel Armor and Pedi, as well as several adept Moon’s Child individuals, including Mo Yi.

Others included Heideline’s former subordinates, like the botanist.

They would follow Kane’s lead in the upcoming endeavours, their main trait being that they didn’t belong to the Red King’s forces. Even if found in the Black Monarch’s territory, they wouldn’t be seen as invaders from the Red King.

This ensured confidentiality.

As for what happens next, it’s to join Kreya in taking down the Black Monarch, which Kane and his team had previously decided was their next target.

Meanwhile, Longbei’s team was working on reconnaissance of their nearest king.

Kreya had already gathered a lot of intelligence within the Black Monarch’s territory, almost mastering some of the crucial information needed.

Moreover, the Black Monarch’s condition wasn’t good.

Kane also learned that Kreya’s ability was no longer threatened by the Black Monarch’s Authority of Death. Coupled with Kane’s Authority of Creation, it had a suppressive effect on the other four monarchs.

The Black Monarch was their easiest target at this stage.

Kane, with his team, walked over to Kreya’s side.

"Let’s move. There are some things we have to do together soon."

Upon hearing Kane’s casual remark, Kreya rolled her eyes and playfully punched him.

The rebel soldiers behind Kreya were dumbfounded; they’d never seen the Valkyrie act this way.

In their eyes, Kreya was always the awe-inspiring Valkyrie, mercilessly cutting down those Black Monarch soldiers.

Such behavior made them carefully observe Kane.

"Why are you staring at His Majesty? Are you impressed by his aura?"

Lu Ya noticed the rebel soldier staring intently at Kane and asked.

The rebel soldier stared at the little girl floating beside him, frowned, and couldn’t help but say: "Why is such a small girl going to the battlefield?"

"What are you saying? What do you mean by that?"

His words instantly provoked Lu Ya.

Among the Moon’s Child, Lu Ya was somewhat of an outlier, known for her bravery and fiery temper amidst a group known for their naivety and timidity.

Back when I was weak, I dared to fight for my clan against other normal humans.

Upon hearing the words of the rebel, Lu Ya immediately wanted to teach him a lesson so he would know that this small exterior isn’t to be trifled with.

Seeing Lu Ya about to make a move, Mo Yi, standing next to her, quickly grabbed her arm, "What are you doing, Lu Ya? If you act like this, Lord Kane will be upset."

On the other side, the rebel also received a slap on the back of the head from their captain.

"You idiot, if you can’t speak properly, go keep quiet somewhere else."

Saying this, the captain and Mo Yi then started apologizing to each other.

At the front of the group,

Kane was inquiring Kreya about the next step.

"Kreya, what do you plan to do next?"

Upon hearing Kane’s question, Kreya replied, "According to the current intelligence, the Black Monarch is still in a severely injured state, and he hasn’t shown himself in his palace for many years."

"Outside his palace, there are many soldiers guarding it, and within his territory, his troops are hunting down any living beings."

After hearing Kreya’s words, Kane pondered for a moment and then said,

"So, if we want to take down the Black Monarch, we have to launch a frontal assault, right?"

Kreya nodded.

"To enter his palace, a frontal attack is necessary. If we want to minimize casualties, we must find a way to lure his external forces away first!"

"Otherwise, during the battle, they might suddenly come to reinforce him, which could result in even greater losses."

At this moment, the tip of the Platinum Scepter appeared beside Kane.

"Recently, I’ve roughly mastered how to use this thing; we can set up an ambush and wipe out the external forces first."

When Kane said this, Kreya looked at him and asked, "Confident?"

"Don’t worry, I have that much confidence," Kane said with a wink and a smile.

"Alright then, I will reorganize the plan; we’ll begin action tomorrow."

Just like that, they casually chatted along the way, and before long, they entered the stronghold of the rebel forces led by Kreya.

This place, more like a small village than a military camp,

was constructed with wooden houses made from locally sourced timber. You could also see some civilians living here.

Upon entering, the rebels following Kreya automatically dispersed, except for a few leaders.

Kreya turned to one of them and said, "Chis, organize accommodations for these people and treat them well."

"Yes, Lady Kreya."

The middle-aged man named Chis nodded, then led those following Kane away.

Afterward, Kreya said to Kane, "Come on, I’ll show you around."

With that, she took Kane on a tour of the village.

Along the way, various villagers and some members of the rebel forces greeted Kreya.

It was clear that Kreya commanded a great deal of respect here.

Observing this, Kane remarked, "Kreya, you’re truly amazing. In such a short time, you’ve gained everyone’s full respect."

He then tilted his head, teasingly eyeing Kreya up and down, and said, "The Valkyrie of the battlefield, indeed!"

After hearing Kane’s teasing, Kreya gave him a side-eye and couldn’t help but roll her eyes.

"I can’t compare with you; you are already a king, and they all address you as Your Majesty."

She continued, "I can’t be compared to the Majesty."

Hearing this, Kane couldn’t help but laugh, then he leaned in close to Kreya and whispered in her ear.

"Why not? You are the queen, after all."

Upon hearing Kane’s words, Kreya couldn’t help but elbow him.

The two of them continued to banter and flirt along the way.

Completely disregarding the villagers around them, and some patrolling rebels were dumbfounded.

Kreya’s current demeanor was entirely different from the Valkyrie image they had always seen; her character was collapsing.

It made them curious about Kane’s identity.

One rebel, watching Kane and Kreya’s backs, couldn’t help but clench his fists and say to Kane’s back, "Who is that brat next to Lady Kreya? Damn, being so intimate with Lady Kreya, I really want to go teach him a lesson."

Beside him, another rebel who had just been following Kreya, essentially a leader within the rebel forces,

heard his comrade’s words and couldn’t help but say, "I heard that brat you’re talking about took down the Red Monarch alone and is now the king of the Red Monarch territory. Are you sure... you want to teach him a lesson?"

"Oh! No wonder he and Lady Kreya seem so well-matched! They will surely be happy in the future. Hahaha."

Watching his comrade clutch his head and laugh heartily, he couldn’t help but roll his eyes.

You weren’t saying that just a moment ago.

Then, the rebel grabbed his comrade and asked, "You said the Red Monarch was taken down, tell me the details, how come I didn’t know about this news."