As the void continued to expand, the full picture of the Barnsterpol Crystal matrix revealed itself before the three of them.
Compared against the tiny Three-legged Crow in the projection, the entire Barnsterpol Crystal matrix reached a diameter of over thirteen hundred meters. Judging purely by its exterior and estimating one red crystal per ten square meters, the number of Barnsterpol Crystals would reach a terrifying five hundred and sixty thousand. If one factored in the Barnsterpol Crystals hidden within, the quantity would reach a truly terrifying level.
At the thought of this terrifying figure, Velin could not help but feel a trace of greed stir in his heart. If he could obtain the entire Barnsterpol Crystal matrix...
In an instant, a glimmer of light emerged, pulling the three of them, who had fallen into greed, back from their lost state.
"Puff—"
A slight sound echoed within the cave. O'dor snapped his head back, grabbed toward the front, and a dark shadow appeared inside the cave.
Seeing the enemy, Kyle raised his hand expressionlessly and turned holy flames into a blade, chopping off all four of the shadow's limbs.
"Ah—"
A scream rang out. O'dor casually sealed off the sound, then cast a spell into Velin's body to purify the greed in his heart.
"This is the Shadow World, much more chaotic than the real world. If you aren't careful, you'll be influenced by the negative emotions in your heart. Keep your wits about you and don't lose yourself."
At these words, Velin showed a lingering fear and spoke up, "Uncle, I understand."
If not for that Ring of Mind Protection, no doubt the three of them would probably be dominated by the greed in their hearts right now.
After cleansing himself, O'dor turned to look at the painfully contorted