Goodwill, Friends? Contact [Corpus of the Abyss]

Deep within the dilapidated and decaying palace.

Various miscellaneous items were scattered everywhere, including some precious alchemical materials containing magical power, as well as the bodies of some Low-Tier Undead, which were randomly dismembered.

At a glance.

It's a terrifying place that perfectly matches what most people understand as a place associated with the Undead, filled with a sense of horror that would make a child cry.

Knock knock!

Roar!

The sounds of the iron cage slamming and roaring echoed in my ears!

Evileye stood on the relatively smooth and clean stone slabs in front of two huge cages, each containing a more powerful Undead individual.

Looking at the two Undead, Evileye a tearing pain in her heart, but even more so, an indescribable sense of self-reproach.

"Crystal Dagger!"

Evileye's voice was hoarse as he raised his arm, pointing it forward.

Brush!

A semi-transparent Crystal Dagger materialized in mid-air and shot towards the iron cage in front of it, but just before it made contact with the cage...

The Crystal Dagger suddenly stopped in mid-air!

Evileye's palm trembled slightly as he faced forward, then he clenched his fist tightly.

"Click!"

The Crystal Dagger that had been hovering in front of the iron cage shattered in mid-air, turning into fine powder and dissipating.

Evileye gazed intently at the two Undead figures in the iron cage, then abruptly turned and headed back out of the palace.

When they returned to the ground.

Looking around at the countless Undead and the empty sky that drifted slowly and unconsciously.

"Your Majesty the Dragon Lords," Evileye said respectfully in a loud voice, though his emotions were somewhat agitated.

Not far away.

A sturdy outer wall amidst the remaining ruins.

Tang Zheng stood quietly on it, looking at the other person with interest. "Oh, what is it?"

Evileye pursed her lips and lowered her head. "I actually know nothing about the ' Sanctuary '."

After saying that...

Evileye for the Crimson Dragon Lord's wrath. She had thought that with her strength, even if she couldn't defeat the Crimson Dragon Lord, she could still escape.

And the more you get to know them!

Evileye could sense the opponent's immense power, as well as the mysterious [Corpus of the Abyss] that had emerged.

The other side has existed for over 400 years, and may possess information about the "Sanctuary" mentioned by the Crimson Dragon Lord. Therefore, in Cassius...

She had to do something before Habakkuk returned.

at the same time.

Evileye also realized that, as Undead, she would likely need to take the place of the Crimson Dragon Lord and make contact with the [Corpus of the Abyss].

She still has value, so even if she angers the Crimson Dragon Lord, he won't attack her immediately.

"I know."

A soft voice came from mid-air.

Evileye, feeling a pang of guilt, raised his head and looked in the direction from which the sound came, though he could see nothing.

"I can see through the essence of things, Evileye."

Tang Zheng calmly said, "Just like your identity, you are not an ordinary noble from this destroyed country."

The air became quiet.

Deception is pointless.

"Your identity, your fake name—it's all the same. From beginning to end, what I value is your intrinsic worth."

Tang Zheng's authoritative voice caused the air to vibrate and resonate.

"As someone who has stepped into the realm of ' Demon Gods,' you have the right to speak to me as an equal. Regarding your efforts to save your companions..."

Deception filled with hope, I can forgive.

"This is my kindness, Evileye!"

A completely unexpected response.

Evileye never expected that instead of being met with the wrath of the Crimson Dragon Lord, she would receive this response.

Reflecting on this period of time.

The Crimson Dragon Lord indeed harbored no hostility towards her; on the contrary, she remained wary and harbored ulterior motives throughout.

Evileye a pang of shame; for the proud Dragon Race, such Deception was clearly beneath their notice.

"I praise you, for your heart burns like a blazing fire."

Evileye bowed deeply, facing the empty air before him.

Tang Zheng smiled, relieved that his words hadn't been wasted. He knew that Evileye harbored considerable wariness and suspicion towards him.

There was nothing he could do about it; after all, he was currently impersonating the Dragon Lords.

"My real name is Keno Faslis Inbelen, from this destroyed ' Inveria Kingdom ' before me."

The princess.

Evileye straightened up and recounted everything that had happened in a sorrowful and melancholic tone, his voice becoming agitated at the end:

"Dragon Lords Majesty, is there really any hope for us?!"

She had already given up.

It wasn't until he met the Dragon Lords before him and returned to his Kingdom that the hope hidden in his heart took root and sprouted anew.

but..·.

Evileye was no longer the poor and weak person he once was; he had gone through a long period of time and accumulated knowledge that would be considered a long time for an ordinary person before he became very clear about things.

No matter how hard she tried, faced with a completely clueless reality, it was impossible for her to save everyone with her power.

And now, at least, we finally know that what turned everyone into this is a power called [Wild Magic].

Evileye looked ahead, a certain will flickering in her red pupils behind the mask—not "expectation," but a kind of "determination."

This inquiry.

Tang Zheng had previously given the answer "I don't know," but now that he has arrived in the "Inveria Kingdom" and seen these Undead with his own eyes, Evileye clearly wants to get a more definite answer from him.

"Keno - I'm more used to calling you Evileye."

"Among the Fifth-Tier Magic of the Divine System, there is a famous spell called ' Resurrection of the Dead.'"

Tang Zheng calmly said in a soft voice, "In fact, at higher levels, there exist equally powerful Resurrection Magic."

"Such as the Seventh-Tier ' Resurrection ', and the Ninth-Tier ' True Resurrection '."

Tang Zheng didn't mind sharing this knowledge, which was completely inaccessible to people from New World, with them; this also served as a demonstration of his strength.

Give Evileye the impression that he knows a great deal of knowledge that is unknown to ordinary people.

"There's even a higher-level Resurrection Magic!"

Evileye's voice trembled; he found the level of intelligence incredible, then quickly realized something.

He said excitedly:

"Does the Dragon Lords King mean that we can revive everyone using higher-level magic?"

Ninth-Tier!

Evileye heard those words, he felt a little dizzy.

"No!"

Tang Zheng categorically denied it. "Based on my understanding, even Ninth-Tier Resurrection Magic wouldn't be able to do that."

He didn't give Evileye a definite answer, but that also showed how nearly impossible it was.

Evileye raised his head, feeling no disappointment; perhaps he had already accepted this outcome.

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Dragon Lords."

Evileye tugged at his shoulder straps, his crimson pupils flickering slightly.

Everything she said and her emotions were genuine, but it also concealed a purpose: to judge the other party's "goodwill" based on the Crimson Dragon Lord's response.

As a result, Evileye completely relaxed.

The Crimson Dragon Lord indeed harbored no hostility; in fact, he deliberately used the promise of resurrecting everyone as leverage to manipulate her.

Evileye if her thoughts were a bit too "dirty," but such a test was necessary; she had seen too much deceit and treachery.

"I understand the answer now."

Tang Zheng stared quietly at Evileye: "So, what do you want to do, the last member of the royal family of the Inveria Kingdom?" Evileye smile, but quickly cheered up.

"All I ever wanted to do was save everyone."

"And now, if everyone can truly never turn back into humans—"

Evileye's voice hardened. "As the last remaining member of the royal family in this country, this is the only thing I can do—and the only thing I must do."

"It's about finding the True Dragon Lord who will turn everyone into Undead, and for that, I'm willing to serve the Dragon Lords at any level."

"This is the only reward I can give!"

It didn't mention seeking revenge against the Elder Coffin Dragon Lord.

They only sought out the Elder Coffin Dragon Lord, who had destroyed the nation and become Undead.

Tang Zheng sensed in Evileye's words that she intended to face the situation alone, so he opened his mouth and let out a soft chuckle:

"-Drive?"

"You've used the wrong word. Only weak ants need to be 'driven,' and weak ants mean nothing to me."

"However, as someone who has reached the Demon God Domain and has the right to speak directly with me, I wouldn't mind helping you if you were my friend."

"Speaking of which, I don't get along much with those True Dragon Lord either."

Evileye's shoulders stiffened, and he looked in confusion at the empty space ahead. "Friend?"

The thick, dark clouds in the sky grew increasingly gloomy as the Sun Anglerfish set in the west.

evening.

In the west, only a faint crimson hue was obscured by the thick fog.

Cassius Habakkuk, who had been gone for a long time, returned to the ruins of the Royal City with the ripples that appeared in the air.

Upon Evileye flashed and appeared in front of them, asking, "How did it go?"

"It took me a lot of effort to contact an Inner Circle member through several members of the Outer Circle formation."

Cassius Habakkuk raised his bony hand, patted his gray robe, and looked relieved. Fortunately, nothing unexpected had happened during the process. He didn't want to become a subordinate of that evil and terrifying Dragon Lords who controlled the organization.

"Result?"

Seeing the other person's rambling, Evileye raised her voice and threw the other person's magic belt over.

Snap!

Cassius Habakkuk quickly reached out and caught the magic belt, then rapidly examined it, discovering that the two mysterious Undead true to their promise and had not opened it.

"The Inner Circle members have heard that you have a powerful individual who has mastered Eighth-Tier Magic, and they are willing to meet with you."

"But it will have to wait three days; they seem to be tied up with some trivial matters right now."

Cassius Habakkuk carefully put away the magic pouch before speaking, glancing around but finding nothing.

"Three days later."

"Thank you for your help." Tang Zheng's calm voice suddenly rang out in mid-air.

"This is a fair trade."

Cassius Habakkuk quickly looked in the direction of the voice and blurted out, "So—so, knowledge of Sixth-Tier magic?"

"In exchange, it will naturally be given to you."

"But not now. We need to confirm whether we can actually meet the Inner Circle members of the [Corpus of the Abyss] three days from now."

Tang Zheng responded.

Cassius Habakkuk's crimson pupils flickered, as if the raging flames had suddenly subsided, and he said with considerable disappointment, "Alright."

Although it's impossible to obtain Sixth-Tier magical knowledge immediately, it only takes three days.

For the Undead, time has no meaning.

Cassius Habakkuk touched his rotting cheek, his heart filled with anticipation.

Lower Wind Month.

June 5th.

[Experience Bar: 3038w/188w]

He watched as Evileye and Cassius Habakkuk vanished together using Teleportation magic.

A hint of seriousness and depth flashed in Tang Zheng's eyes. If the plan went smoothly, obtaining the next profession would be much easier.

The [Corpus of the Abyss] itself is not a concern; the key is the True Dragon Lord hidden behind it.

If he remembers correctly.

[The Corpus of the Abyss] has already begun preparations to rebel against the rule of that True Dragon Lord. He only needs to give it a push to see what he wants.

However, before that, the [Corpus of the Abyss] also had considerable value.

"Hopefully, Evileye's side," Tang Zheng muttered to himself.

Some time ago, through communication with Evileye, I gained his trust, and we both share the same goal.

Time passed little by little.

It was almost noon.

Tang Zheng immediately sensed a magical fluctuation appearing not far away, and looking in that direction, he saw Cassius Habakkuk's figure.

They noticed that only one person from the other side returned.

Tang Zheng felt certain.

This indicates that Evileye has already made contact with members of the [Corpus of the Abyss] Inner Circle.

"Your Excellency, Your Excellency."

"Now we can exchange knowledge of Sixth-Tier Magic, right?"

Cassius Habakkuk had just Teleportation back, carrying his Magic Staff in one hand, turning his head to look around, and couldn't wait to speak.

"Of course."

A faint voice came from behind Cassius Habakkuk.

Before Cassius Habakkuk could turn around happily, an invisible force suddenly descended.

"Ninjutsu: The Unassailable Body Freezing Technique!"

Cassius Habakkuk froze instantly, standing the Unassailable and unable to move.

"What, what is this—" Cassius Habakkuk was initially bewildered, then his crimson pupils flickered like flames as he stared at the ground in disbelief.

"You, you are a dragon!"

And there it was!

The shadow of a colossal dragon had completely enveloped it.

If you are attacked by an opponent while in stealth mode, or if you initiate an attack, the stealth effect will automatically be canceled.

"Lord Cassius Habakkuk, I'll need your cooperation in conducting a few experiments."

Tang Zheng grabbed Cassius Habakkuk from the ground, and a faint voice entered the other's ears.

The next moment.

Tang Zheng grabbed the other person, lifted them into the air, and disappeared.