In the treasure vault, aside from the Baron, his guards, and numerous professionals, there were also some people specifically responsible for overseeing the storage equipment. Under their supervision, everyone began selecting the equipment they desired.

During this process, it was natural for some to entertain sly thoughts, such as taking extra equipment. However, such actions would immediately be detected by the All-Seeing Crystal in the Baron's hand, leaving no place to hide. Consequently, no one could easily succeed, as ruining the rules and provoking public anger in someone else's territory would have severe consequences.

"I'll take this belt then."

At this moment, after glancing around the equipment, Wang Zhifan casually picked up a silver-white belt from a display rack and handed it to the storage manager for registration.

"Alright, sir, if you're sure this is the equipment you want, you can take it with you and leave. Our personnel will guide you to the carriage."

The storage manager said to Wang Zhifan upon seeing this.

"Leaving by carriage so soon?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhifan immediately realized that he might have to set off once he received the equipment. He sighed at the thought that such things didn't come for free.

However, he didn't care much about these things; he was somewhat interested in this mission. He decisively took the rare belt he chose and left.

Speaking of the equipment he selected, its attributes weren't particularly exceptional, but he happened to feel that his current Iron Mountain Belt seemed a bit useless, so he chose this substitute.

[Demon Slaying Belt (Rare)]

[When wearing this equipment, you deal 40% additional damage to demon-type monsters, and your melee physical attacks add an extra 8% Radiant Damage.]

As you can see, this belt's attributes were all attack-oriented; in addition to dealing 40% increased damage to demons, it also had a relatively general effect of adding light damage to ordinary attacks. This is why Wang Zhifan chose it, even though its use might be limited, it could still have some effect in most scenarios.

After selecting the equipment, Wang Zhifan did not put on the belt but instead threw it into his personal space and, under the guidance of a designated staff, went to the said carriage location.

Since he was among the first few people to leave after choosing his equipment, there were currently very few professionals and players visible at the carriage site, only a handful of them, whereas there were quite a few carriage drivers and ordinary guards.

He entered a carriage and waited for a while before more people who had finished selecting their equipment arrived. However, it was obvious that the number of people coming was noticeably reduced. At the same time, he heard some unusual sounds from the direction of the previous storage, as if something was amiss.

"So someone couldn't resist, huh... I wonder if this Baron can handle these people."

Without having to go and look, Wang Zhifan knew what was happening; it was definitely some people starting trouble, unable to hold back.

Before entering the vault, they would certainly endure; while in the vault, out of consideration for the environment and surveillance, they would also endure for a while to observe the situation. But when it was time to leave the vault, failing to take action would mean missing a golden opportunity. They could seize the chance to attack the Baron while other professionals were leaving, attempting to snatch the All-Seeing Crystal or take more rare-level equipment from the vault.

As expected, Wang Zhifan then saw through the carriage window that in the previous storage location, distinct sounds of battle, like gunshots and fire-related noises, emerged. Then, several red beams extended from a central point in that direction, seemingly the All-Seeing Crystal tracking some entity.

"That figure... is that the Assassin player?"

Among the silhouettes locked by the red beams, Wang Zhifan spotted a semi-transparent, lean figure dashing at high speed towards the outskirts of Rogge Town. The figure's body technique was extremely swift and agile, constantly widening the gap between himself and the multiple pursuers from Rogge Town behind him.

Besides this relatively familiar person, Wang Zhifan also saw two other players in another direction engaging in a fighting retreat with the people of Rogge Town. Both were of the gunner profession, shooting as they ran towards the edge of the basin. Although their speed wasn't as fast as that of the Assassin player, it was still significant.

However, just as these players seemed to hold hope of escaping Rogge Town, the basin's edge surrounding this town suddenly lit up with a dazzling circle of white light. The white light shot into the sky and interweaved into a giant heavenly barrier, completely enveloping the entire basin!

"What's that? A defensive array? A containment array?"

Seeing this, Wang Zhifan inside the carriage was somewhat intrigued. It was his first time witnessing a light shield covering such a large area—if this shield was as sturdy as it seemed, those players trying to escape were probably in trouble. They were essentially like fish trapped in a barrel, albeit a massive one, and given the effect of the All-Seeing Crystal, their chances of escape were slim.

A while later, just as Wang Zhifan predicted, he saw the players tracked by the All-Seeing Crystal reach the large light shield's edge. But their attempts to break through the shield failed repeatedly, thwarted and forced back, leaving them to continue their fight with Rogge Town's forces within the basin.

However, just as they were gearing up for a last stand, two of Mr. Rogen's close guards led a large contingent to surround these two groups separately, engaging in some negotiations with them. Not long after, Wang Zhifan saw that these players had unexpectedly ceased fighting with Rogge Town's side and were then escorted into the suspected altar-like black and gray building.

"That's it? Those players didn't resist to the end? The Baron doesn't punish them on the spot as a warning?"

Continuing to observe the previous scene from inside the carriage, Wang Zhifan was somewhat surprised. He had expected those players to meet their doom, but it seemed there wasn't much consequence; it appeared they just needed to return some looted items and serve some time in detention.

Wang Zhifan wasn't the only one with this doubt. After Mr. Rogen arrived at the convoy under the escort of his guards, several NPCs expressed confusion over the previous incidents, seeking more clarity.

"Lord Baron, those scoundrels are of vile character and unworthy of joining our great and glorious mission; you must punish them severely!"

"Please incarcerate them in your dungeon, Baron!"

Amid the discontented protests, Mr. Rogen quickly provided an explanation, saying somewhat ambiguously:

"I ask you all to focus on our mission's priority and not to dwell on what just happened. Those individuals' greed led them astray, and I will undoubtedly enforce a fitting retribution upon them.

However, now, let us hasten our departure! Ending the Demon Tide and saving the continent depends on you!"

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