As for Han Dong's invitation,
the Source of Fear Grand Priest and Chief Engineer Heize decisively refused.
Secret assistance and openly courting death were two different things.
At present, the mistakes the two had committed and their flight had no direct connection to Han Dong... If they followed Han Dong underground, setting aside the dangers of the Underground Area itself,
once Han Dong's "power-seizing plan" failed and the Pharaoh and his personal guard investigated, the two would be hard-pressed to escape death.
Having served as Grand Priest for so many years, he knew very well how stable the current Pharaoh's position was.
Moreover, the Pharaoh himself was immensely powerful... As the "Node Holder," he was bound to the divine capital.
If necessary, he could even draw upon the divine capital's power for his own use.
The Grand Priest was unwilling to risk his life. He was only willing to help Han Dong as long as his own interests were not harmed.
Only if Han Dong's "power-seizing plan" proceeded smoothly and openly formed a force capable of standing evenly against the Pharaoh would he consider offering his full assistance.
"Fine! I'm already deeply grateful that the Grand Priest and Chief Engineer Heize have helped this much."
"When the time is right, I'll naturally help you."
"Good... Then let's go."
Han Dong and Maritis disguised themselves as "extraction workers." Using the extraction of fear-source materials from the Great Mausoleum Zone as a pretext, the Grand Priest took the rectal elevator and once again arrived in this familiar area.
"Grand Priest, this is far enough... Go back and wait for my news."
"No rush.
Since I'm already here, I'd like to see what kind of 'seed' you planted below... The Great Mausoleum Zone may look chaotic, but it is actually under the