I removed my mask and stored it carefully, resuming my normal appearance as Adrian Blackwood. There was no point maintaining my alternate identity with family subordinates, just in case. I wanted this identity to be completely free from my own identity with no ties.
The sound of approaching footsteps and equipment echoed from the cave entrance, multiple individuals moving.
"Young Master Blackwood?" A commanding voice called out.
"In here," I replied calmly.
The excavation team entered the main chamber, led by a Transcendent-rank captain whose disciplined bearing marked him as professional security. Behind him, a dozen specialized harvesters carried equipment designed for monster material extraction, while additional guards maintained perimeter positions.
The captain stepped into the chamber and froze completely.
