The Dark Great Evil King's clone was like a twisted shadow, with a shadow crown atop it. The shadowy body twisted from time to time as it said to Locke, "Come with me. The Red Dragon Witch bought you a ticket for a wizard airship. You'll be completely safe aboard this wizard airship."
"There are still many High-Ring existences lurking in the dark, and all their eyes are fixed on this direction. I only dared come because this primeval forest is shielding me somewhat. Otherwise, even I wouldn't dare wade into these troubled waters."
The Dark Great Evil King sneered. "It isn't cowardice. You Low-Ring Wizards simply have no idea what I'm feeling right now."
"For some reason, you seem to be a celebrity in your society now. Countless eyes, both overt and covert, are watching you. Don't worry, I won't attack you. If I attacked someone like you, I'd want to live a few more years. I heard you're participating in some kind of tournament. I really don't understand why the wizards in your society are always so eager to enter all sorts of competitions."
"What's so worthwhile about participating in one of these competitions?"
Locke looked at the Dark Great Evil King. "Then I'll trouble you, Your Excellency."
Although Locke was surprised that the Dark Great Evil King had actually become an affiliate of Golden Crown Mountain, it made perfect sense upon closer thought. After all, the Dark Lords had isolated him. When one lord launched a war against Golden Crown Mountain, the outcome could only be destruction or submission.
The Dark Great World was relatively large even among the Greater Worlds.
It had already been proven that the surveyed area was merely the tip of the iceberg of the Dark World. That meant the Dark Great World