Fierce Battle at the Inner Lake

They proceeded along the Toad Path.

The road wound onward and sloped downward, seemingly leading into the depths of the ruins.

Over the course of their three-hour walk, everyone discovered that the ruins were far larger than they had imagined.

Coupled with the independent space's effect on their senses, they could no longer estimate their current location.

They had clearly been walking along ruined roads without descending any stairs, yet it felt as though they had reached a very deep area.

The dampness grew increasingly oppressive. Many knights developed rashes of varying sizes across their skin, with toad eggs wriggling inside.

Some burned them away with fire,

some purified them with holy light,

while others used the blood replacement therapy provided by the Scarlet Physician, doing their best to keep every knight in optimal condition.

Just then.

The knight company led by Dark Eye Mesfield came to a halt.

The Toad Path had led them to an inner lake within the ruins, similar to Lake Trasimeno.

Hundreds of beautiful women floated, swam, and frolicked across the lake's surface.

The parts of their bodies exposed above the water were no different from those of humans, while aquatic plants that could not fully conceal them covered only a few private areas.

Their faces were adorned with alluring eye makeup,

and around their necks were golden collars resembling those worn by slaves, their clasps shaped like toads.

After walking through the ruins for so long, their senses had grown numb, while their vigilance and concentration had greatly declined.

The tranquil lake brought with it a mental assault.

The beautiful women, together with their makeup and accessories, exuded a seductive charm.

A few knights actually began walking toward the lake. Once they entered it, there was a chance of Deep Corruption.

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