Beating Instances through Words Left by the Dead

The skills of the three Negotiation Masters are primarily focused on the Energy System, with B-Level and C-Level skills playing a significant role in their skill set.

In the current Dungeon Plane, the strength they can exert is only half of their full status, or even less.

This is true for them, as well as other players in the dungeon.

While the Great Stench has disappeared, a more persistent and unchangeable fog has begun to shroud Grimland.

And the destructive power of this fog is continuing to intensify.

As the Extraordinary Steam Engine continues to emerge, steam rules begin to ban A-Level skills, passive skills that do not require energy, and even other root skills, it’s only a matter of time.

When that time comes, players will only be able to rely on Body Attributes and skills that comply with steam rules to fight.

Wu Chang glanced at the somewhat excited Booker, who at that time would be able to summon a combat motorcycle, potentially surpassing several strong players and becoming the second best in the Secret Magic Knight Order.

Back at the Secret Security Department, Wu Chang’s true self shared Julie’s information with everyone, and they finally understood the reason for the sudden increase in steam rules.

To reward the players for their performance in this mission, Wu Chang’s true self collaborated with Raventon to naturally share information related to the Steam Council with the players.

Players who ranked in the Steam Phantom Dungeon, upon hearing the intelligence on the Steam Council, knew that this intelligence was worth at least 5% of the dungeon exploration degree.

Moreover, if Sir Sean wasn’t lying, in the Steam Phantom Dungeon, besides joining the Steam Council, only the Secret Magic Knight Order force could obtain this intelligence about the dungeon boss.

Thinking of this, everyone looked at Peace with eyes filled with gratitude.

Wu Chang’s true self instructed everyone to pay more attention to the intelligence on the Steam Council, then rushed to Saint George’s Cathedral to inform Olivia of the Steam Council’s arrangement at the Gneral Chemical Factory.

Firstly, he informed Olivia that he had already resolved the Great Stench.

Secondly, he reminded her to remember her previous promises.

Upon seeing Olivia again, her response was much calmer than Wu Chang had anticipated.

Compared to the sudden occurrence of the Great Stench, the attack on the Royal Light Weapons Factory hadn’t shaken Olivia much.

With the success of the Steam Council’s plan, the situation became worse than during the Great Stench, but the more challenging it was, the more Olivia exhibited the composure of a ruler.

Her gaze was calm and steady, only saying that the Great Stench had ended, and Julie no longer needed to stay to protect her, then instructed Julie to assist Wu Chang in wrapping up the Great Stench.

It must be said, even though Olivia is young, her aura when she enters ruler mode gives an immense sense of security.

Just seeing her expression makes one feel that the difficulties ahead are merely some breeze and won’t shake Stilan’s confidence.

As with the previous two recoveries of the Extraordinary Steam Engine, Julie prepared to head to the Gneral Chemical Factory with the Secret Police, intending to recover the remaining parts of the Extraordinary Steam Engine.

After every operation, it’s always Julie who wraps things up.

Wu Chang, catching her before departure, asked her a question.

"Tonight’s Great Stench will bring many disasters to Grimland."

"What would you do without me?"

Originally walking, Julie stood still upon hearing the question, becoming like stone, without any movement.

After a long silence, she slowly spoke:

"I... I don’t know, but I think I would probably choose to stay and guard Her Majesty the Queen at Saint George’s Church as I am now."

Guarding Olivia means she won’t lead people to the Gneral Chemical Factory, implying the Great Stench would continue until it naturally subsides or the Steam Council actively lifts it.

Everyone knew that tonight many would die from the Great Stench, and if it were to continue unchecked, more people would perish.

Yet Julie chose to stay by Olivia’s side.

Wu Chang pretended not to understand and said: "Actually, I wanted to ask you, how would you investigate the source of the Great Stench, like do you have any secret intelligence organizations under your command?"

Julie’s uncomfortable expression eased, shaking her head slightly and saying:

"A secret intelligence organization is hardly able to track the movements of the Steam Council."

"If I were truly to investigate, I should seek help from Raventon and the others."

Wu Chang laughed and said: "That’s actually a good choice."

Julie asked: "What’s good about it?"

Wu Chang replied:

"This choice actually provides you with a new perspective. When facing a problem you can’t choose, instead of getting stuck and trapping yourself, you can seek help from others."

"If you need, many will offer you a helping hand."

Julie nodded slightly to Wu Chang and said: "If that day truly comes, I will consider it."

"Thank you."

Wu Chang responded with a smile: "You’re welcome, it’s what I should do."

This wasn’t just politeness, entering the Steam Phantom Dungeon was not just for acquiring the World Dungeon qualification but also to settle scores.

Because Kristen insisted on being enigmatic, making it impossible for him to determine which Saintess he should assist, whether it was Julie or Olivia, he helped both initially.

Of course, he didn’t help without compensation.

Those he helped more would be considered part of his compensation after breaking through the dungeon and consuming faith from the Steam Phantom Plane, annexing the Holy Awakening Sect.

As Wu Chang’s true self headed to Saint George’s Cathedral, his True Self was not idle either.

He began investigating the two Steam Council members brought back, alongside the Secret Magic Knight Order.