Talented Martial Hero novel Chapter 484

Darren then said everything about what had taken place, which made all the three grand-elders feel awkward and embarrassed, and they could not stop apologizing to Darren for what had happened to him. They felt truly sorry.

"What is past is already past. You had only been following the sect leader Oliver's order, and you did not know any better at the time, so I do not blame you for what had happened. Let the bygones be bygone. However, on the other hand, now that Oliver is already dead, we only need to get the keys from Carey so that we can save my sister. This is critical."

When Darren said that Oliver was already dead, all three grand-elders immediately looked shocked and incredulous. They had no news of that.

"I am sorry, did you say that Oliver is dead? Did I hear you correctly? How could it be? How could he be dead without any disturbance? I would have at least expected an earth-shattering epic battle? He can't just die like that, without any turmoil."

"Well, I am telling you the truth. Carey summoned me for a discussion about how to take care of this, and then he decided to let me steal the key from you and help him with his cultivation to reach the inferior grade of true rule so that he could kill you all. And that is the absolute truth."

"I see! So you really must be telling the truth! No wonder when I sent a message to Oliver with my spiritual sense, he did not respond, not even once. So he must have already died by that time. It all makes sense now." The three grand-elders grew rather solemn at this revelation. Even their facial expressions dramatically changed.

"Master, your sister's imprisonment is the result of the fault of the Red Inferno Sect, but we also played a part in the abduction of your sister. So this time we decided to kill Carey for you and save your sister first, and then we will surrender ourselves to any punishment that you deem necessary. Hopefully we can atone for our sins. I believe this is a just retribution.

But master, I still wish to point out to you that we three have never laid a hand on your sister, let alone hurt her. We did not know that she is your sister at the time, so we would be truly grateful if you could spare us the punishment. However we will not even complain if you decide to punish us. This is all up to you, master! And we will abide by any decision you take,"

said one of the three grand-elders with much deference in his voice, almost bending down as if to bow to Darren.

"Let's not talk about punishment just yet. I do not think that it is such a good idea to kill Carey at this stage. The keys must be of great value to him, so he must have hidden them well, somewhere no one would find them. We all must work together first to figure this out. If we kill Carey now without making him tell us where the keys are, I don't think we will be able to find them anytime soon. So we have to come up with a plan. Now we need all three keys in order to open the dungeon, don't we?" Darren analyzed the situation for them in a calm and meticulous voice. They all listened attentively.

"Yes indeed. Without the keys, we would definitely be unable to open the dungeon. We certainly need to get the keys from Carey. If that is the case, then how about we take Carey into our custody first, and then torture his soul until he gives us the keys. How does that sound to you, master? Do you think it's a good idea?" suggested one of the grand-elders with enthusiasm.

"I am afraid that this plan is still too risky. If he still refuses to give up, or worse, kills himself during the process, it will be all over for us. We must think of an infallible plan. Maybe I should disguise myself as Kaleb and trick him into giving up the location of the keys first, and then you guys can immediately move in and kill him. I think that sounds like a good plan," said Darren after a moment of deep contemplation, with a look of concentration in his eyes.

"Of course. This indeed sounds better and much more foolproof. We shall abide by your arrangement and cooperate to the best of our ability master! Indeed, the trick will definitely work." The three grand-elders then bowed deeply to Darren with utmost respect, impressed by his skilled mind.

"Ha-ha, Kaleb, I see you are back so soon. How are the things that I asked you to do? I hope you were successful. I don't want to hear of any faults or errors now."

Carey looked really excited at this moment, but a killing intent flashed through his eyes for a split second when he first saw Kaleb come back. Despite Carey's excitement, it appeared he was not all what he seemed to be.

"Young master, I have already acquired the key, but it is locked inside this box, which I could not open despite my multiple attempts. Here you are. The box is yours now." Darren then fetched and handed over the box that contained the key to Carey, all while disguised as Kaleb.

This box was imbued with strong rule power, and it normally would take the power of at least three grand-elders joining together to open it by force. It was no ordinary box indeed.

Carey took the box and frowned at this realization as he probed it with his Spirit Power when it was in his hand. He knew instantly that Kaleb was telling the truth. There was indeed too much restrictive power imbued with this box, and none of the people around him were powerful enough to open it. He had to think of another solution.

"Those bastards! How did they manage to imbue the box with such a strong power anyway? What should I do with it now? I must find a way. Damn I need that key!" Carey rambled to himself while he was immersed in deep contemplation. And at this moment, he was not even thinking about killing the man in front of him.