The Shelter Game: Me, Starting with a Tenfold Drop Rate

Irving could see that everyone's faces reflected a hint of disappointment.

Of course, Irving understood this; after all, they had suffered significant losses during their recent operations. If it hadn't been for Irving stepping in personally, his companions might have been completely wiped out by the enemy.

Even with Irving's personal intervention, he still hadn't been able to save everyone. Aron remained directly under the control of Shadow Celestial.

Moreover, during this operation, Irving unexpectedly learned that he would soon have to face enemies he had never encountered before—demons from the abyss and the resurrected Elder Seville, who had come back to life in the abyss.

Despite the immense pressure he was under, Irving still hoped to lighten the mood for his companions. After hesitating for a moment, he smiled and spoke.

"Although we are currently in a challenging situation, we didn't leave empty-handed from our previous mission. We managed to obtain some gains, albeit barely."

Irving's words left everyone somewhat puzzled. They all turned their attention to him, waiting for an explanation.

"While we encountered a series of troubles in the abyss, we also realized that it is one of the formidable foes we must face in the future. Furthermore, we learned that Elder Seville has already been resurrected. If we hadn't ventured into the abyss, we might not have prepared for Elder Seville at all. As a result, he could pose a significant threat to us in critical battles."

"On another note, we successfully accessed the Night Blades' headquarters through the world connector. Although Night Blades will likely respond with a series of measures, making it difficult for us to enter their headquarters again, we at least have gained some understanding of it. This knowledge could prove invaluable for our future operations."

The gains Irving mentioned might not hold much significance, but after hearing his words, the mood of the others improved considerably.

James glanced at Nick and spoke up directly. "Do we still need to stay at Angel Guild's headquarters? Nick can take charge of that. Even if Aron doesn't return, Nick and Anna can ensure the safety of the Angel Guild headquarters."

Irving turned his gaze towards James. He remained silent, unsure of what James meant by that statement, and was waiting for him to clarify his true intentions.

James hesitated for a moment before expressing his thoughts. "I hope you can help me. If we act together, I might be able to regain control of the Green Ivy Company immediately."

James spoke with a firm tone. After going through a series of crises, he felt that he must regain control of the Green Ivy Company. Only by doing so could he ensure his own safety and provide sufficient support to Irving.

Upon hearing James's words, Irving nodded. He understood exactly what James meant. So he responded straightforwardly, "No problem! I will join you in this endeavor! I will help you reclaim control of the Green Ivy Company."

Irving's response brought great joy to James. With Irving's assistance, both felt confident they would succeed.

Irving looked around the room. "If no one has any other thoughts, then let's get back to our tasks. James and I need to discuss our next action plan."

After saying this, Irving left with James.

The meeting room was left with only two members of the Angel Guild, along with Vicky and Benjamin.

Vicky glanced at Anna. After confirming that Anna's condition hadn't worsened, she said directly, "There are still many matters I need to handle with Ocean Group. So, I need to return as soon as possible."

Anna nodded in response. Vicky then left with Benjamin.

The last two remaining in the meeting room were members of the Angel Guild.

Nick noticed that Anna was in very poor condition. So, he took the initiative to address her. "What you need to focus on now is resting. You don't need to worry about anything else; I'll take care of the safety of the Angel Guild headquarters. I believe I can ensure its security."

Anna expressionlessly nodded. In truth, she didn't care much about those matters. She was preoccupied with thoughts about what actions she should take next to rescue Aron. Aron was the person she cared about the most.

Meanwhile, within the shelter game world, Elder Astra had finally returned to the Night Blades headquarters from the abyss.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the headquarters, Astra sensed that the atmosphere was somewhat different. He stopped a hurried Night Blades member passing by.

"Has something major happened at the headquarters? Why does the atmosphere feel so strange?"

"Don't you know? Just half an hour ago, enemies suddenly infiltrated the headquarters. To respond to the attack, nearly all the elders of Night Blades mobilized. Didn't you receive the call?"

The ordinary member of Night Blades quickly replied, looking at Elder Astra with a puzzled expression.

Elder Astra suddenly realized what was happening. His mind raced, and he quickly concluded that it was likely Irving's companions who were attacking the Night Blades headquarters.

He hurriedly said, "I didn't know about this, as I was just engaged in another, more important mission!"

The ordinary member of Night Blades nodded after hearing this and then left.

Elder Astra took a deep breath. He understood that he would soon have to face the wrath of Shadow Celestial.

"No matter what, I must remain calm! I cannot show any signs of weakness in front of Shadow Celestial! The secrets I hold are far too many!" Astra silently repeated this to himself several times.

Once he felt prepared, Elder Astra entered the Night Blades headquarters.

As soon as he crossed the threshold, he sensed a tremendous hostility. He quickly grabbed his staff, ready for battle.

At that very moment, a shadow appeared before him.

"Shadow Celestial wishes to see you immediately," the shadow intoned in a chilling voice.

After delivering this message, the shadow vanished without a trace.

"So this was just a projection used by Shadow Celestial to convey his orders. I almost attacked it! I'm still a bit too on edge; I need to calm down right away!"

Elder Astra still couldn't fully compose himself. He wanted to prepare as quickly as possible. Since Shadow Celestial had directly conveyed his command, it was imperative for Elder Astra to meet with him promptly. Read new chapters at empire

Fifteen minutes later, Elder Astra arrived at Shadow Celestial's residence. Shadow Celestial stood a short distance away, and both recognized each other.

Elder Astra quickly approached Shadow Celestial. "I sincerely apologize for not returning in time! I just learned that the headquarters was under attack!" he bowed and explained.

Shadow Celestial's expression was very calm. He didn't appear angry; rather, he simply said, "You don't need to apologize! No one could have anticipated that the enemy would launch a direct assault on the Night Blades headquarters. And even if the enemy appeared, it wasn't absolutely necessary for you to return to protect it."

Shadow Celestial's words did not fully relax Elder Astra. He knew that being summoned by Shadow Celestial meant there was something very important to discuss. He waited for Shadow Celestial to express what he wanted to say.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Shadow Celestial feigned a casual demeanor as he walked closer to Elder Astra. "What concerns me most is why you've chosen to ally with the Abyssal Demon," Shadow Celestial asked in a surprisingly relaxed tone, posing a question that was quite difficult for Astra to answer.

Elder Astra certainly could not respond immediately. He understood that any slip in his answer could lead to an instant attack from Shadow Celestial. After pondering for a while, Elder Astra slowly replied, "I allied with the Abyssal Demon to combat Irving. Irving's power is simply too formidable! Without the Abyssal Demon's assistance, I have no chance of defeating him!"

After making this statement, Astra waited for Shadow Celestial's response. He believed that Shadow Celestial would not easily accept his explanation. However, to his surprise, Shadow Celestial seemed to be receptive.

Shadow Celestial replied calmly, "You are correct. Irving is indeed too powerful for us to defeat on our own. Therefore, seeking assistance from others is understandable. I hope you will continue to cooperate with the Abyssal Demon. If you can gain access to the formidable powers of the abyss through him, that would be even better."

"I called you here simply to inform you of a very important piece of news: the location of the Night Blades headquarters has already been discovered by Irving. He is highly likely to launch another attack on the headquarters soon. Thus, during this time, you do not need to return to the Night Blades headquarters. You should focus solely on your cooperation with the Abyssal Demon."

Shadow Celestial's announcement left Elder Astra in shock. However, he certainly would not miss this opportunity; he had no desire to return to the Night Blades headquarters frequently. Each visit meant another encounter with Shadow Celestial, and the more often they met, the greater the chance that Astra's true intentions would be revealed.

So, Elder Astra quickly responded, "Absolutely! I will follow your instructions!"