Chapter 1136: Polar Circle
As Eugenis departed.
The eye barrier in the room transformed into a trailing blur and swiftly retracted into Eugenis's receding figure.
Replacing it was the Yellow Sand Domain Han Dong had released, sealing the room once more... Only then did Maritis finally relax completely.
She was different from Han Dong.
Or rather, ninety-nine percent of Abyssal Demons—even lords at the ancestral-return level—could not interact normally with a "Primordial Body" like Han Dong did, without carrying any psychological burden.
Especially with an "Extreme Evildoer" like Eugenis, Maritis had remained on edge the entire time.
"Nicholas, I keep feeling that Eugenis is hiding something from us... Although you hold the status of an envoy and have drawn attention from above because of the London Game, it would be better to stay cautious.
The Shoggoth Clan hides in the dark corners of the world and symbolizes ultimate evil. That guy may have designs on your body."
"He's hiding more than just a few things from me.
Once it crosses the 'safety line' I've set in my heart, I'll decisively terminate the operation. Let's see what Antarctica is like first."
"Mm... Speaking of which, we have nothing to do right now. How about—"
Just as Mary was about to make a request, she suddenly sensed a Spatial Fluctuation.
Immediately afterward, pink octopus legs slammed down onto her.
"Let Nicole play with you instead. This is my first time boarding a large sailing ship bound for Antarctica. I want to go out and see the scenery."
"Fine. If you get tired of staying outside, come back... Nicole and I will always be here."
Mary put on an expression as though she had Han Dong completely figured out, then promptly sank into the octopus tentacles.
Although what was happening on the bed