Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2780: 1525: New Information and Decisions

“Your Majesty, we've gotten a communication request from our Administrator in the Shadow Market, who says there's an urgent issue that needs your attention.”

Inside the Command Hall where powerful figures were assembled, Elder Bing placed his hand over his chest in a salute and informed Leo Ray: “Do you want to connect with them right away?”

“All of us here are trusted allies, so link up with the Administrator without delay.”

Leo Ray gave a small nod, providing a firm response.

Soon after, the projection of our Administrator, clad in complete brown armor, appeared on the conference table via the Communication Magic Stone.

“Your Majesty, a disaster has struck!”

The moment the Administrator's image materialized, he skipped greetings with Leo Ray and dove right in: “From the most recent updates by L and K, the Half-Titan and Stone Giant forces have deployed troops along the borders of the Rainforest Fortress Alliance and Desert Alliance, backed by ample provisions, all set for a major clash!”

“Your Excellency Administrator, I've only just heard about this myself.”

With a wry smile and a shake of his head, Leo Ray adjusted the Communication Magic Stone on the table a bit, bringing Loris and Sina into the discussion, and said: “We're currently brainstorming ways to respond.”

“That's reassuring, even though the reason for their abrupt actions remains a mystery, having Your Majesty take charge gives us the strongest possible beginning.”

A sense of relief washed over the Administrator's expression, before he continued in a somber voice: “Moreover, I've gotten some odd intelligence!”

“Oh?”

Learning of additional updates, Leo Ray steadied himself and questioned: “Does it come from managers L and K as well?”

“No, it's from a different Administrator, not those two—it's from Administrator I!”

The tone of our Administrator turned even more grave as he replied: “I oversees the regions of the Half-Titan and Stone Giant!”

“The Administrator in charge of Half-Titan and Stone Giant?”

Hearing this, Sina and Loris traded confused looks before exclaiming: “So even the Shadow Market gets pulled into the fray?”

“It's more than that—I is aligned with them, which makes sense since the Stone Giants and Half-Titans form the core of I’s operations, and their ties run very deep.”

The Administrator gave a slight nod, confirming what Sina had said.

“Your Excellency Administrator, please tell us the details of that message.”

Leo Ray guided the talk back to the issue at hand, asking directly.

“To report to Your Majesty, Administrator I has dispatched an invitation to a feast, requesting that I forward it to you, extending an offer for Your Majesty to join a dinner at their market!”

Our Administrator disclosed the full details without pause.

“A banquet invitation? That's certainly unexpected intelligence.”

Gazing at the magical projection of our Administrator, Leo Ray nodded in contemplation.

From what he understood about the Shadow Market, such lavish gatherings were common, drawing in powers from local regions and outsiders alike to foster exchanges and dialogues.

However, the problem lay in the fact that he embodied not merely a single person, but the whole Human Clan along with the forces under him from the Outer Region.

The key element was this tense period with armies on the brink of war, making the invite appear to back the Half-Titan and Stone Giant—no surprise that the Administrator noted I’s support for them.

As these thoughts crossed Leo Ray's mind, our Administrator spoke up once more: “Your Majesty, that's not all—K and L have also reported in, mentioning they received invites from I, calling for the Rainforest Leader and Desert Leader to join the banquet!”

“Even invitations for us?”

Stunned by this fresh revelation, Loris, who was already reeling, widened his lion-like eyes in shock: “Arranging a feast now—what could Administrator I be plotting?”

“This likely isn't coming from Administrator I directly, but orchestrated by the Half-Titan and Stone Giant pulling strings from behind.”

Sina softly swept aside the snake-like strands draping over her brow, nodding reflectively.

“The Desert Leader has it right; this screams a setup for an ambush banquet.”

Leo Ray tapped his fingers lightly, validating Sina's insight.

After his words, Leo Ray scanned the room at the others, who appeared unaware of the term's implications, and briefly clarified: “In essence, the Half-Titan and Stone Giant harbor shady intentions, using the Shadow Market's banner for the banquet as cover, with probable perils lurking beneath.”

“Exactly, Your Majesty of the Humans explains it perfectly.”

As Sina toyed with her snake hair using her fingertips, she mused: “Regardless of Administrator I’s allegiance, the Shadow Market, upheld by the Trade Guardian's authority, stays out of Ten Thousand Clans' conflicts. Would they permit the Half-Titan and Stone Giant to strike at us within the market?”

“The Desert Leader's point holds true; we'd never tolerate any faction causing chaos in the market, no matter how prominent the visitor.”

A hint of frustration colored our Administrator's voice as he expanded: “That said, as everyone knows, even inside the market, clashes between patrons can erupt now and then, and we might not step in swiftly enough, thus…”

The Administrator trailed off, yet his intent was obvious; should the Half-Titan and Stone Giant strike within the market, Administrator I could simply look the other way.

In such a scenario, even if the Bazaar Brotherhood probed, Administrator I might cite provocations from our side, insisting he'd exerted maximum effort, thereby shifting any blame toward us.