Chapter 846: Chapter 846: Targeting
Han Dong’s conversation with Dumps was accomplished through Magic Sound Transmission.
Phrases such as [Toad Ancestor] naturally couldn’t be spoken aloud, or they would cause widespread panic.
The Expeditionary Army troops headed here, even “Eyeless Bernal,” wouldn’t be able to confront the Old King directly…
In fact, Han Dong had also estimated in his heart
that only a presence capable of triggering a physiological response similar to “Deep Pollution,” instantly activating the “Faceless Skull”‘s defense mechanism, and generating the most primal fear in Han Dong’s heart, could be the cause.
What the Little Demon Eye had seen must undoubtedly be a King-Level existence.
This situation was different from that of Perugia City.
The Old King was personally present and lurking deep within the ruins in a cave, secretly watching everything.
In Han Dong’s view,
this [Toad Ancestor] was most likely not just spectating for amusement; there was a high probability that he intended the Knight Regiment’s death.
At this point, Dumps continued to explain through sound transmission:
“This area has always belonged to the Toads, and paired with the scenery you’ve depicted… I am 90% sure that what you just saw is the most common incarnation of [Toad Ancestor S.G.].
Your ‘Demon Eye’ comes from a high-quality imitation of a top-level text (Demon World) – the Book of Dead Spirit.
The pseudo Demon Eyes you cultivated, coupled with the real disguise provided by your head, are almost indistinguishable from the Real Demon Eyes in nature.
Godfather Bernal has proven that the battle area we are in was created by some high-ranking being as an Independent Space.
When your Demon Eye opened, for some unforeseeable reason, it successfully connected with the creator of the space, resulting in your consciousness being directly transported to the area where the creator was.
At least, Nicholas, you have verified one thing.
The one who created the battle area is not some Mythic Body that just happened to pass by but is the purposeful and deliberate [Old King – Toad Ancestor S.G.] who descended here.”
Han Dong slowly propped himself up, covering half of his face with one hand, and asked an important question, “If it’s a space created by the Old King, is it possible for Him to interfere in this battle?”
“The [Battle Agreement] itself is fine… If He intervenes, it would be a violation of the “World Rule,” and some Old Kings who are hostile to this Toad Ancestor may take the opportunity to cause trouble.
However, just as you, Nicholas, are worried about,
this ruin is an Independent Space created by the Toad Ancestor, anchored with four ‘medium-size Land Deeds.’
The Ancestor Bodies in the central region of Yidalos seem to have been bought off by the Toad Ancestor in some manner, otherwise, they wouldn’t risk giving out the rights to use the Land Deeds.
Even if He violates the rules, He wouldn’t be immediately targeted by the ‘nearby’ Old Kings.
Taking advantage of such a firmly sealed space, the Toad Ancestor could completely annihilate us first, then find a way to escape into a dimensional space, waiting for the punishment for rule violation to end.
So, we should avoid doing anything that might enrage the Toad Ancestor as much as possible.
We must ensure that ‘the cost of violating the rules’ > ‘the effectiveness of intervening in the war + the Toad Ancestor’s wrath’… The only good news is that the Toad Ancestor is an Old King known for lethargy and laziness.
Let’s hope things aren’t as bad as we imagined.
If real trouble arises, Nicholas, will you handle it, or shall I ask Mother to come over?”
“I’ll handle it. Based on the current situation… the [Toad Ancestor] is merely using the Ancestor Bodies under His command to do His bidding. As you said, Dumps, we should avoid provoking the Toad Ancestor as much as possible.”
After a period of discussion, Han Dong adjusted his state and caught up with the team.
Addressing the concerns and care from Mia and Abe, Han Dong responded with a simple sentence.
“I just unintentionally glimpsed the ‘high-ranking being’ who created the Independent Space… It’s not a big problem. Even if real trouble emerged, I could at least keep you from dying.”
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[In the depths of the ruins – Inside the Toad Palace]
Just as Commander Bernal had deduced.
The Knight Regiment, having been transported through space to this relic isolated from reality, found that not only was their connection to the Endless Energy cut off, but also obtaining any geographical advantage was impossible.
No matter which of the four roads they chose, it was futile.
The four land deeds hidden within the ruins could change on their own, used to counteract the Knight Regiment.
Thus, the decision to “evenly distribute” the forces, made by Priest Bernal, ensured that the combat power of the four squads remained basically on the same level, proving to be the best strategy for the moment.
“Mushrooms… this person has such a strong scent of mushrooms! How fresh! Perhaps he could serve as an aiding delicacy for ‘Watching the Wall,’ enhancing the efficiency of the process.”
Lord of Deer Mushroom Swamp – [Mallo. Big Mushroom] fixed his eyes on Mr. Mushroom – Dr. Darcy of the Knight Regiment, locking onto his target.
Maritzis, with a Spotted Toad perched atop her head, queried, “Big Mushroom, are you sure you can do it?”
“Hahaha… The chance to Watch the Wall is right before me, how could I possibly act impulsively.”
Maritzis looked toward the other two Lords, “In that case, I’ll take care of arranging the conflicts in the other regions.
Green, go deal with the old knight known as ‘Dark Eye.’ Your green plants should be able to greatly restrict his powers.
Shadow Demon, you go after the knight emitting a heavy scent of blood, make good use of the canyon’s advantages, flight ability, and shadows to bypass this elite knight with a strong desire for slaughter, and strike at the knights behind him.
Once enough of them have been killed, then target him.
As for me, I will deal with the most troublesome one, the ‘Abandon Light’ Priest… I will rely on a portion of Toad Ancestor’s blessings to achieve victory.”
However.
Just as the Toad Woman – Maritzis was arranging each strategic plan in her capacity as ‘hostess.’
A tongue covered with black hairs suddenly shot out from the depths of the palace, giving Maritzis no chance to resist, wrapping around her body.
Whoosh!
Maritzis already stood in the resting place of the Toad Ancestor’s incarnation.
“Master!”
This sudden event caused Maritzis’ pores to expand to the width of fingers, tadpoles continuously wriggling out of them… fearing her wrong decisions had angered the Master.
The Toad Ancestor, who had been asleep due to lethargy and laziness, was now fully awake.
Gigantic, black as the abyss, eyeballs concealed and flowing with various forms of high-level magic runes; it seemed the Toad Ancestor could unleash disaster-level magic with just a blink.
An irresistible voice echoed in Maritzis’ head:
“Among these human knights, there blends in a special existence who has studied the ‘Book of Dead Spirit.’ He mingles within the troop led by the ‘Dark Eye Knight.’
Slightly modify your original plan, and you take on this weakest squad.
Bring this person to me alive.
You’re exceptionally permitted to use the ‘Stone of Moist Tumor’ against them.”
Maritzis, shocked, responded, “‘Book of Dead Spirit,’ even we… How could mere inferior humans possibly get a hold of such a Precious Treasure that has long vanished into the void space, and how to even observe such a book?
Even if they truly did learn from it, it must only be a high-quality imitation, it can’t possibly be the True Book.”
“Once captured, I will personally verify… Do not disappoint me.”
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