"Outsiders?!"
After freezing for a moment, Marquis Vent's expression changed instantly.
He was very familiar with the source of this fluctuation. When the Outsiders had first appeared, he had specifically looked into them and had even experienced the sensation of being scanned by their unusual detection methods.
But Marquis Vent had never expected to encounter those cockroach-like bastards here as well.
This was the Inverted Layer of the Deep Dream World! The deepest known level of the dream world! Even reaching this place took tremendous effort for him—how had these people found it?!
Having been thoroughly disgusted, Marquis Vent found himself at a loss for what to do for the first time in a long while.
Everyone knew that Outsiders did not truly die. Even if he silenced them immediately, it would be useless—his existence had already been exposed.
Yet if he abandoned concealment and attacked now, it would be more trouble than it was worth. The Nightmare Spirit King was still watching from the skies, and the city's shield remained in excellent condition.
While in this world, Marquis Vent's own strength was also partially suppressed. Though it was not as severe as the Nightmare Spirit King's, it was still enough to make him uncomfortable.
His crimson eyes glared coldly at the two Players, and Marquis Vent made his decision. Since these Outsiders posed no threat to him for the moment, the original plan would remain unchanged.
So, he directly ignored the two Players and committed fully to playing ostrich.
"Did you see the Panel, Swan? There's definitely some major boss hiding here! Maybe the story progress hasn't reached that point yet, so he's staying hidden for now and hasn't attacked us."
"Then this mission should count as complete, right? No wonder the reward is so generous. Should we head