I am the Holy Poisoner, the Empress advised me to calm down

After hearing Carol's words, Aiden's eyes flashed with curiosity. "What do you mean by 'Guardian Heritage'? We're here on this expedition to solve the mystery. It would be great if we could get your help."

"Of course, but before that, please allow me to express my admiration for everyone's performance." Carolia looked at everyone with admiration. "Especially this little girl (referring to Meli), the spell she just used was quite skillful. And this shield warrior (looking at Thrall) showed amazing perseverance. And your swordsmanship is truly awe-inspiring."

After hearing Carol's words, the little man who had been standing silently by couldn't help but speak again: "Oh, it turns out that legendary heroes really do exist in this world! No wonder we couldn't solve the problem just now after fighting for so long..."

The older man in black sighed, "I'm really ashamed of myself. We've been busy here for so long but haven't achieved any results. I hope you young people can take care of yourselves and not be outdone by us seniors!" After saying that, he winked at his companions.

Seeing this, the tension and confrontation suddenly eased considerably, and both sides seemed to be willing to listen to each other's views. At this moment, Mary took two steps forward and asked softly, "Could you please first tell us the story of the Guardian? And what secrets are hidden here?"

Hearing this, Carol nodded slightly, a smile spreading across her face. "It's a long story. Long ago, this place was a desolate land. Through the joint efforts of a powerful magician and several warriors, they constructed this labyrinth through extremely complex and rare magical rituals. It is not just a simple treasure cave, but a symbol - representing the spirit of bravery and wisdom. As time passed, many people tried to enter here to seek treasure, but no one knew that what was truly important was not the treasure, but the philosophy that has been passed down to this day."

Just as she was about to elaborate, a violent tremor erupted from outside the cave. Then, a series of piercing screams and the sounds of battle reached her eardrums. Arya immediately became alert. "What's going on out there? Could there be new enemies?"

Hearing this, the short black-clad warrior looked uneasy. "It's hard to say, Miss, but it does sound terrible. Should we go and check out the situation first?" Another colleague chimed in, "After all, we've finally had this chance to reconcile. It would be a shame if something went wrong."

Thrall declared firmly, "We must not allow this hard-earned peace to be broken at any cost! We must not retreat, even in the face of the strongest enemy." Even the previously aloof black-clad leader offered to join the team and fight the enemy together: "Although our positions have differed in the past, I believe we will not disagree on confronting a common threat."

Watching the united effort before her, Carol clapped her hands in approval. "Excellent! This is the true spirit of a hero! Follow me, and I will lead you through the secret passages to the source of the sound—there you may find more clues to the mystery of the 'Guardian.'"

Several people followed closely behind him and headed towards the exit, moving quickly and silently. After a series of twists and turns, they finally arrived at another huge underground space.

Inside, a vast array of people, dressed in bizarre attire, were engaged in a fierce battle. The air was thick with magical fluctuations, and from time to time, dazzling beams of light streaked across the dark sky. Clearly, this melee had been going on for a long time.

Suddenly, someone in the chaos noticed the newcomers and shouted, "Who are you? Identify yourselves!" Many people on the other side also cast inquiring glances...

In this situation, Carol stood in front of everyone and slowly said: "I am one of the managers here. Friends, please stop fighting! Let me give you a chance to re-evaluate the current situation."

-"Who is so bold?" A burly man with scars all over his body stood out from the crowd. He locked his sharp eyes on the new faces that had just appeared.

A thin, wise-looking old man nearby chimed in, "That's right. Why should we listen to you? Unless you can provide some solid evidence to explain it..."

Facing the increasingly questioning gazes around him, Carol smiled faintly and turned to the team behind him with whom he had just established an alliance. "I believe you can give a satisfactory answer, right?"

Aiden stepped forward, his gaze like a sword, piercing the crowd and pointing directly at the burly man. "Everyone, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Aiden, and I am the leader of this expedition. The purpose of our trip is to solve the mystery of the 'Guardian Legacy' in the maze and, hopefully, put an end to the meaningless fighting here."

Meili patted Aiden's arm gently and said gently but firmly, "And we have Lady Carol as a witness. I believe that under her guidance, we can find a way to resolve the problem peacefully."

Thrall also raised his shield. Though he said little, his actions were enough to express his trust and support for the team. "If you need strength, I will do my utmost to protect this hard-earned peace."

The short black-clad warrior seemed to be infected by this aura and couldn't help but sigh, "Brother, these people are really... like heroes who walked out of a storybook!"

"Heroes or brave men," the veteran man in black muttered, "the key is whether you can restore peace here." He turned his gaze to Arya, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes. "Girl, can you really do this?"

Arya puffed out her chest and said confidently, "As long as we unite as one, there's nothing we can't accomplish. Please believe in us!"

After hearing these words, the place fell silent for a moment, and the atmosphere between the two sides became extremely solemn. The frail old man, the wise man, narrowed his eyes and examined the group of uninvited guests, as if weighing the pros and cons. Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out, breaking the silence.

"Stop talking nonsense! No one needs to trust anyone, let's talk with the weapons in our hands!" A young red-haired woman jumped into the center of the battlefield, waving a long sword, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Carol frowned slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and responded quickly: "Stop! Now is not the time to fight each other. We are all here for a common goal. How about listening to me and then making a decision?"