As early as when Han Dong was reviewing the memory records of the Ascension Competition.
Maritis had identified the "Fifth Squad" as Abyssal Demons formed from companion darkness—Dark Dwellers who worshipped the High-ranking Old King, the "Chaos Walker."
According to Maritis.
The "Chaos Walker" they worshipped was precisely the gray-matter being who had invoked Time Stop and met Han Dong alone when he conquered Perugia City.
In addition, Han Dong had his suspicions.
Since these Dark Dwellers had been born from darkness, they might also be connected to the ultimate objective of the Holy City's Great Expedition. Earlier records mentioned a dark existence on the Old King Stone Tablet deciphered by the Whisper Knight Order.
Making contact with such a squad of Abyssal Demons was of great significance, second only to the Node War.
Therefore.
Han Dong had Maritis make sure to locate the Fifth Squad. Once she found them, he intended to have a proper talk with them.
Since they were Abyssal Demons capable of entering Destiny Space, they surely possessed certain "human attributes." Negotiating with them would be easier than dealing with purebred Abyssal Demons.
In a gloomy room within the Slums that had been invaded by darkness.
The Dark Dwellers temporarily residing there, all Mature Body Abyssal Demons, were waiting to negotiate with Han Dong.
They wanted to obtain as many benefits as possible and use them to draw closer to the Gate of Truth.
All of them were shrouded in Black Cloaks. Their skin radiated a faint black glow, while their shadows and bodies displayed asymmetrical tentacle-like structures.
All four members had gathered in the hall.
Some clung to the walls like lizards, their black-glowing tails exposed.
Some had merged half their bodies into the darkness, leaving only their upper halves hanging out from the