Fortunately, the Aquatic Tribe is quite numerous, and we mingled with the crowd following the group of human traitors, passing through that long pipeline.
Although we had thought that thing looked quite simple, it wasn't until we reached it that we discovered its terror.
The massive entrance to the pipeline resembled the size of a giant dragon, and the thought of being washed away to another place as if entering a sewer was unsettling.
However, for the sake of a loftier ideal, for the great victory of humanity's cause, we collectively stepped onto the circular platform used for teleportation without hesitation.
Based on our previous observations, people entering the passage would whoosh into the pipe and be transported away. Just as I was wondering how we would fly, a strange force suddenly pulled me into the air.
Before me, the huge passageway extended into a dark sea, making me swallow nervously.
Oh my, this sensation feels just like riding a roller coaster for the first time, thrilling and exhilarating. Wait, no, it's not just thrilling and exhilarating, it's insane and deadly. What kind of teleportation is this? The designers of this passage must have had a certain noble reverence for flushing toilets.
And then…
I felt my uncontrollable body suddenly being yanked into the passage!
What surprised me even more was that the passage was entirely filled with water, not air. The sensation of pushing through the water forward was simply dreadful. It felt like going through a car wash directly head-on. If our defense wasn't slightly higher, would we have come out with only our skeletons intact?
"Wow!"
Finally, after much struggle, I saw a light ahead, and then we were directly propelled out of the passage!
Luckily, my reflexes were quick; I quickly accelerated to heighten my sensory speed and then flipped to adjust my body position as I landed on the ground.
I turned around and saw the approaching teammates. Quickly, I accelerated again, taking a step back, then reached out with both hands to catch Pure White and Aliyah. Oyado somersaulted in the air and landed lightly on my shoulder, then gave me a thumbs up.
"Big brother caught us well!"
"Don't joke around, I wouldn't dare catch without using a skill that increases strength next time."
I chuckled and quickly set them down.
The others also landed successfully, and of course, the next task fell to Bai Yueguang.
However, fortunately, most of the other Aquatic Tribe members were somewhat uncomfortable with the passage, with a group of them still retching in place.
"Those who have arrived, please go to the rest area next to you. Do not block the passage."
A merperson passed through us, carrying a horn and shouting.
I looked up, and the traitors' group was also heading towards a room nearby, but they seemed to be headed to a VIP-like area, while the ordinary Aquatic Tribe members took a different route.
"Big brother, I'll go monitor them and eavesdrop on their intel!"
Oyado said to me.
"I'll go too! After all, my occupation is quite suitable for this."
Aliyah beside her also spoke up.
"Alright, just be careful, and if anything goes wrong, escape. Create some commotion if you're in danger, and we'll come to rescue you immediately."
"Don't worry, we'll be fine~"
Aliyah smiled casually.
"The ones to worry about are the traitors; they should be careful of their own lives."
Ding
Side quest activated - Human Betrayers
Mission requirements:
1. Obtain the reason for the betrayal
2. Understand the conditions of both sides
3. Eliminate the betrayers
Mission rewards: 50,000 experience points
Random bonus mission items
Well, I wonder what reward we'll get this time. It's probably some item from the Aquatic Tribe, but it doesn't matter. After all, our goal is to uncover the so-called ancient covenant, and they can lead us to its location, so we might as well take care of them in the process.
Besides, the existence of betrayers is simply a disgrace to humanity. Even though I may no longer be human myself.
Oyado and Aliyah disappeared into thin air after a few steps, using some kind of mysterious skill. But since I can't see them, it means they've hidden well enough.
As they set off, we weren't going to stay idle. After confirming with each other, we passed through the resting room and onto the streets.
This city was much larger than what we had seen before, with horse-drawn carriages being pulled by some indescribable insect-like creatures on the roads.
Well, let's just call them carriages for now.
"First, we need to clarify the situation here," I surveyed the surroundings.
"What do you think?"
"Of course," Taishi Xi nodded.
"Know yourself, know your enemy, and you shall not be defeated."
"Where should we start?"
Bai Yueguang asked.
"Well..."
Suddenly, a strange voice came from beside us. We turned to see a small aquatic tribe member who looked like a little ghost standing next to us.
"Are you all here for sightseeing? Do you need a guide?"
