The Shelter Game: Me, Starting with a Tenfold Drop Rate

After Irving successfully convinced numerous families in Starling City to cooperate with him, he chose to head to the suburbs of Starling City. His purpose this time was to meet Sophia's father, Jony.

Although Jony had entrusted most of the family affairs to Sophia, he still possessed a keen insight. When Irving arrived at the secret base of the Green family in the suburbs, he found Jony tending to the lawn at the entrance of the base.

"I knew you would come to visit me. You must be looking to gather more information from me. Today, I will share everything I know with you. Feel free to ask any questions directly. After all, aside from providing you with some information, I don't have much else to offer," Jony said, his tone slightly heavy.

Jony felt that he was no longer of much use. He believed that all matters could be handled by his daughter. Since he had passed everything on to her, what else could he do but tell stories?

Hearing Jony's words, Irving quickly replied, "You are being too modest. I think you don't need to be so humble. After all, the intelligence you possess is extensive, and you certainly know some very secretive matters."

Jony was quite pleased with Irving's flattery. "You're right; I do know many hidden truths. I know the secrets of the Angel Guild, and I even understand the connection between the Angel Guild and the Night Blades."

Irving and Sophia were both taken aback by Jony's statement. Sophia incredulously asked, "Father, you're not making this up, are you? The Angel Guild and the Night Blades are completely opposing organizations! What kind of connection could they possibly have?"

Although Irving didn't speak, his expression indicated that he strongly agreed with Sophia's skepticism.

Jony chuckled. "You two are simply too young. You have no idea why the Angel Guild was formed. The members of the Angel Guild tell you that it was established to combat the threats lurking in the shadows. But did they ever tell you that the threats in the shadows are actually of their own making? The original founders of the Night Blades were once members of the Angel Guild.

Thus, the Night Blades are very familiar with the Angel Guild. When facing the Angel Guild, the Night Blades never encounter any significant danger. That is why the Night Blades have focused their primary attacks on Irving. Only Irving poses a true and substantial threat to the Night Blades."

Jony's words made Irving finally understand some of the events that had transpired before. However, a series of questions began to swirl in his mind once again. "If what you say is true, why did the original founder of the Night Blades leave the Angel Guild? Did he discover a powerful force that the Angel Guild wouldn't allow him to use?"

Irving had a deep understanding of the members of the Night Blades, so he instinctively made this speculation. He believed that this assumption was largely based on fact.

Jony chuckled upon hearing Irving's inquiry. "You're correct. The reason the founder of the Night Blades initially betrayed the Angel Guild was that he found an unusually powerful force. This extraordinary power granted him access to an almost endless supply of dark energy. However, during its use, he gradually became corrupted by that dark energy.

In the end, the Angel Guild decided to eliminate all members who had been tainted by darkness. Under such circumstances, the founder of the Night Blades naturally chose to flee.

Moreover, just as the founder was escaping, information about the shelter game suddenly emerged. The appearance of the shelter game information occurred much earlier than you might think."

The intel Jony provided made Irving feel that some conspiracy was brewing. Although Irving had memories from his past life, he hadn't experienced a significant amount of time there, so he didn't have a deep understanding of the true purpose of the Night Blades. Additionally, his knowledge of the Dark Overlord was also limited.

If the founder of the Night Blades was indeed corrupted by dark forces, then these powerful dark energies were likely connected to the Dark Overlord.

Irving became so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn't even notice Jony and Sophia engaging in conversation. After walking a bit further, Jony and Sophia finally realized something was off with Irving.

"Irving, what's wrong? Why do you look so dazed? Have you figured out some important intelligence?" Sophia asked with a concerned tone.

Irving nodded. "I have indeed deduced some important information, but I can't be certain whether it's true or false. That's why I hope you can continue to assist me. We must head to the Starling City police station; I believe we can obtain more information there."

Jony frowned at Irving's words.

In Jony's view, Irving should first share his speculation. This way, Sophia could assess whether Irving's assumptions made any sense. If Sophia thought Irving's speculation was unfounded, then they should not accompany him to the Starling City police station.

"What exactly is your speculation? Can't you just tell us directly? Do you think our partnership isn't solid?" Jony said, his tone slightly disappointed.

Sophia immediately sensed her father's shift in mood and quickly responded, "Father, you're misunderstanding Irving. He doesn't think we're unreliable; he just wants to verify his speculation as soon as possible. After all, Irving's deductions concern all of our safety. And don't forget that the crisis the Green family faced before was caused by the Night Blades."

While what Sophia said made sense, it sounded a bit harsh to Jony. He felt that even though Sophia greatly admired Irving, she shouldn't completely side with him.

Jony sighed. "You're speaking up for Irving so readily, yet you can't even help your old father out."

Jony's words left Sophia feeling somewhat awkward. Irving quickly interjected, "My speculation isn't actually complicated. If you want to know, I can share it right now."

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Irving then laid out his theory. According to his speculation, it was very likely that the Night Blades were established under direct orders from the Dark Overlord. The founder of the Night Blades might have been lured by the Dark Overlord's influence.

If the Dark Overlord's ultimate goal was to descend into the real world, it meant that all of the Night Blades' actions were centered around facilitating that descent. The Night Blades were not only enemies to them but also adversaries of all living beings. Because once the Dark Overlord arrived, all life would be utterly destroyed.

The entire world would face its end, leading to the annihilation of all existence.

After hearing Irving's speculation, both Jony and Sophia were left speechless, stunned by what he had said. After a moment, Jony slowly spoke up, "Are you serious about what you just said? Do you really believe that the Dark Overlord will eventually descend?

While I have come across some information related to the Dark Overlord, based on that intel, it's very likely that the Dark Overlord will not descend directly. It's even possible that the idea of the Dark Overlord's descent is a fabrication created by the Night Blades."

In Jony's opinion, there were many benefits for the Night Blades in concocting such a lie.

The lie of the Night Blades could instill fear in ordinary people and also ensure that the members within the Night Blades would comply more strictly with the organization's orders. Irving shook his head.

"As you mentioned earlier, the founder of the Night Blades was a member of the Angel Guild. This means that the founder isn't a madman. A member of the Angel Guild, especially one from its early days, would have exceptional talent, which implies that he wouldn't resort to such a deception to mislead others."

After hearing Irving's words, Jony fell silent. "You're right; the current situation is extremely severe. So you should take immediate action and not waste any more time here. I can stay here alone!"

Jony began to actively encourage Irving and Sophia to leave as soon as possible. In Jony's view, things had escalated beyond what he had imagined. He had only hoped to showcase the stories he knew to Irving and Sophia, never expecting that those stories would lead to such a terrifying conspiracy.

"Then let's hurry and leave! There must be more intel at the police station! I believe Hollis will help us!" Sophia quickly said to Irving.

Irving nodded, and then he left with Sophia. Jony watched as they departed. "Is the situation really this dire? Is the Dark Overlord truly going to descend? I thought all of this was just a hoax! It seems I can't retire just yet; I must work hard for the survival of the family!"

Jony quickly adjusted his mindset. He felt he had to strive for the continued existence of the family. Although he believed Irving was highly capable, he also felt that Irving alone could not face such a grave crisis. Therefore, as an elder, Jony needed to provide the necessary guidance.

Irving and Sophia soon arrived at the police station. The Starling City police station was unusually quiet, and there were very few officers present. When they arrived, only Chief Hollis and his assistant were at the station.

Hollis looked somewhat puzzled at their arrival, not understanding why the two had come to see him in the middle of the night. "What brings you here? Have you encountered a crisis that you can't resolve?" Chief Hollis asked Sophia and Irving in a gentle tone.

"We need to access the Starling City police station's database and hope you can assist us," Irving said without hesitation.