My Cell Prison

Chapter 519: Chapter 519: Underground City
 

[Dark Side]

Han Dong was not surprised by this information at all.

He himself had an underground construction in his mansion, let alone the Holy City.

From many detailed pieces of information, Han Dong could guess the existence of the Dark Side.

After all, in such a world structure, the internal stability of the Holy City must be absolutely ensured… Many troublesome matters need to be quickly dealt with in secret.

Moreover, there are agents from outside the city within the Holy City, and the top leadership is well aware of it.

And so, channels other than open ones need to be pursued, the Dark Side should be in charge of the investigation.

What Han Dong didn’t expect was the existence in the Dark Side of a ‘school institution’ similar to the National Royal Academy of Knights… specially training unique talents to operate in secret.

Mr. Black White’s reminder suggests that the students below will have special traits and will not be easy to deal with.

“Hmm, I’ll be careful…by the way, I might take the chance to visit the underground when meeting with Captain Marlon next time.”

“You must be careful when you go to the underground area for the first time.

A certain level of autonomy is granted to the[Dark Side], it operates outside of Holy City’s laws, and doesn’t come under the direct control of the Supreme Council. The people who live there will have no regard for your status.

However, in such a disordered and controversial area, you might find unexpected opportunities.

A lot of rare materials that you can’t buy in the Holy City can be bought in the Dark Side. As the Dark Side starts to open up to the outside, opportunities will naturally multiply.”

“Okay.”

At this moment, Mr. Black White placed a cocktail he had just made in front of Han Dong: “The big selection is imminent, have you chosen which Knight Regiment you prefer?”

Mia answered first: “We’re not very sure yet… If any knight regiment would like to have me, I’d be willing to join.”

However, Mr. Black White’s questioning was obviously aimed at Han Dong.

It depends on how Han Dong answers.

In the Big Traitor Incident six months ago, two high-ranking Knights Regiment leaders offered an olive branch to Han Dong. Especially Marlon, who openly wanted to recruit Han Dong to the Hell Knights Corps.

“I am willing to follow Mr.’s arrangement…”

On this issue, Han Dong didn’t insist on joining a certain Knight Regiment.

Mr. Black White has done a favor to Han Dong, as long as Mr. Black White allows him to stay in the Plague Knights… Even if Captain Marlon gives more benefits, Han Dong will not waver at all.

“I don’t have any special arrangement for you… just follow your heart to choose.

The Hell Knight Corps, the Terminal Knight Regiment, are both great choices.

But one thing I must remind you to do…

Before you decide, you must understand the characteristics and regulations of the Thirteen Knight Orders, make sure whether the internal system of the knight order is in line with your personality and goals, and whether it will limit your development.

This year’s[Knight Selection]is definitely the grandest in recorded history, the offers from the Thirteen Knights Corps will also be more than in previous years.

Strive to come out on top in the big selection, and get the biggest opportunity.”

“I will.”

Thus, Mr. Black White’s summoning ended.

Han Dong found it odd. He thought that Mr. Black White would ask him to stay in the Plague Knights… but during the conversation, he didn’t make any specific requests at all.

Stepping down from Dark Moon Tower, a hint of curiosity flashed in Han Dong’s eyes.

“Mia, now that the Dark Side has been completely opened to the outside, shall we go and take a look?”

“Sure… as long as I’m with you, I don’t mind where we go.

However, I heard from the witch teacher that the[Dark Side]is even more chaotic than we imagined. Before we go, we better prepare our disguises in advance.

Hee hee… shall we pretend to be a couple?”

“Why don’t we just mask our appearance.”

Han Dong’s beak costume has always been effective in concealing his identity.

Mia could only pout her mouth, use her cloak to cover her body, only revealing her purple lips… and silently follow behind Han Dong.

The only entrance to the Dark Side is the[Hades Steps].

It’s not located with the Three Gods Steps, but hidden somewhere in the Moslabi River at the border between the civilian area and the inner region.

According to rumours, a second city wall is hidden inside the Moslabi River.

Once the outer city wall is breached and the civilian area falls, the second city wall would immediately rise up, shrinking the defence line inwards, to ensure the safety of the inner area.

After the decision of the council that the Dark Side was to open up to the outside world,

A lot of[Ferrymen]wearing skull masks and black cloaks appeared in the riverside area…They are responsible for leading people to the entrance to the Dark Side.

A ferry fee of 10 bronze coins is required for each trip.

This is quite a lot of money for commoners.

The purpose of such a high fee is to ensure that the people who go to the Dark Side at least have a certain consumption capacity.

The boat gradually sank during its glide.

The boat’s own barrier encapsulated the passengers, blocking the river water outside the barrier.

“The rumours of the[Second City Wall]are true…”

The bottom of the river is entirely metal, with a large number of steam engines set into the walls.

Once started, it could quickly raise the city wall at the river bottom.

There is also an entrance to the Dark Side at the bottom of the river.

Obviously,

The second city wall buried deep in the river bed is also the ‘underground wall’ of the ‘Dark Side’, ensuring the underground area doesn’t suffer from outside invasion.

When the boat’s body hits the muddy sand wall at the bottom of the river, it instantly penetrates the wall due to the matching of homogenous barriers, and sails into a small river in the cave.

Not far away is the end of the small river, and a staircase going downward.

It’s part of the Hades Steps, which leads to the hidden Dark Side.

“This…”

When stepping down the stairs and officially entering the Dark Side,

When the grand underground city was fully unveiled, Han Dong and Mia were both stunned.

The ‘second city wall’ positioned under the inner city river, the Moslabi River, served as a copper wall enclosing the underground city.

The total height of the underground space is 300 meters.

It’s built like a city of the dead as described in the Homeric Epic.

Every street in the city has a special building called a [Column Building]- a cylindrical tower building with many pillars or pointed ribs…

The Column Building is much taller than other buildings in the underground area and is the tallest structure of the underground city, connected directly to the ground.

It serves as a bird’s-eye-view point, supplying the knight regiment with the means to observe and investigate the overall situation of the underground area, and also as a supporting column to ensure that in case of a strong impact, the city above will not collapse downward.

Such[Column Buildings]are evenly distributed, amounting to nearly thousands.

The number of other buildings in the Dark Side didn’t exceed three stories…After all, not many people live below, and lower buildings are easier to manage.

Due to the Dark Side opening to the outside world.

On the black cold stone paved streets, there are many outsiders with cloaks wearing face towels or masks covering their faces. The originally somewhat silent underground city has also become lively.

Since it’s not regulated by the laws of the Holy City, many special items are sold here.

“Dear, shall we go over there and take a look? The Big Selection is coming soon; maybe we can buy some powerful items here.”

Mia had her eyes on the[Market Entrance No. 7]at the end of the street.