Dekan's Sixth Teammate, 4,000 Words

"Tsk."

Upon hearing Morion's words, Dekan temporarily suspended the Gag spell he had prepared.

He originally planned to Gag Morion and then give him a thorough interrogation if he said anything irrelevant.

But for now, he decided to listen to Morion's insightful opinions first.

According to the information initially provided by Shadow World, there were a total of 6 challengers in this Shadow World event.

Besides the five of them now, there's one more who hasn't appeared in the first six floors.

It's very likely on the next floor or the floor after that.

Based on the hierarchy of the Shadow World, all five of them are below par, so the last person's rank is likely above par.

This will also be key to their ability to defeat the Warden.

Otherwise, given their combat strength, even if they gathered all the intelligence and came up with the most unorthodox methods, they probably wouldn't be able to get past the ninth-level Warden.

The gap in hard power is too vast.

Based on current intelligence, this ninth-tier Warden cannot be considered an ordinary monster from the Shadow World.

Because of her extremely high magic resistance, she might even be more troublesome than a ninth-tier card user in the real world.

After all, in the Shadow World, the magic and talents possessed by the natives can be considered "Magic Card," only they are not as convenient as Magic Card —they can be freely chosen and combined to suit one's own needs, saving a long learning time, and can be freely exchanged.

Just taking out the Warden's magic resistance trait alone, it's at least a top-tier Tier 9 Epic card.

Dekan had already realized that the difficulty of this Shadow World exceeded that of a typical seventh-tier Shadow World.

Although the final boss in a typical seventh-tier Shadow World can reach a tier of nine.

However, it's not as straightforward as telling challengers that they must defeat this boss to complete the game.

Generally, you'll encounter a boss capable of instantly annihilating all challengers when a challenger mistakenly leads them down a dead end in the Shadow World 'Shadow World strategy.

Just like the eighth-tier final boss, Marquis Roderick, in the sixth-tier Shadow World last time, unless you mess up the whole situation, there's no need to face him directly.

If Dekan needed to defeat Marquis Roderick, who possessed a host of Blood Race secrets, he felt he couldn't win without a powerful ally.

Therefore, Dekan really hopes that his last teammate will be a reliable person.

Even a powerful expert who could bring him surprises.

As for why this Shadow World is so difficult...

The Shadow World that rejects challengers and even challenges them often possesses certain unique characteristics.

The challengers it selected likely had some prior connections.

It could happen in this world, or it could happen in the unseen realm.

Therefore, even without using Party Card.

The Beautiful Soul Squad also encountered Morion.

Therefore, the final challenger is very likely someone connected to them.

But even after thinking for a long time, Dekan couldn't figure out what kind of suitable person the Shadow World could match them with.

If this person isn't connected to the Beautiful Soul Squad, then it's very likely connected to Morion.

Since Morion is willing to honestly provide some information, that's all the better.

"Speak up, but that doesn't mean you can make up for your mistakes."

"Dekan said coldly."

Morion nodded.

It seems they've already become indifferent to life and death.

He simply asked first:

"Dekan, do you remember me saying that I entered the Shadow World through an unstable Void Gate that temporarily appeared in the wilderness?"

Dekan: "Hmm."

Morion: "Actually, I was being chased before I entered the Shadow World. I was forced to jump into this dangerous Void Gate."

Dekan frowned upon hearing this.

According to Morion...

If nothing unexpected happens, the final challenger will most likely also enter the Shadow World from this temporary port near Morion.

After all, the other Kingdom Association's seventh and eighth tiers should have stopped matching through stable Void Gate at that time.

Only these unstable doors, scattered in random locations, can be used for entry.

But if the last guy is Morion's enemy, then things will get complicated.

Dekan suppressed the urge to curse Morion and patiently asked:

"Who is he?"

Upon hearing this, Morion raised an eyebrow, his previously calm expression gradually betraying a hint of anger, and said:

"I have no idea! I was doing just fine in the Southern Kingdom, and suddenly some idiot started chasing me for no reason! He kept yelling that he wanted to take back everything he lost!! Do you know how many pursuers from the Kingdom Association and the Resurrection Church he attracted? I've never seen anything like it! I even suspect that he's wanted by the Resurrection Church at a higher level than I am!"

Morion seemed to recall something that infuriated him, and the more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He continued, "..."

"When this idiot first saw me, he acted all touched, saying it was a fateful reunion, and that he believed a man of my caliber wouldn't die so easily. What kind of nonsense is that?! Now the Kingdom Association is starting to suspect I'm his accomplice, and if he keeps harassing me, I might be wanted by the authorities too!"

"..."

Dekan listened to Morion's words.

It seemed he was also recalling some gangster stories.

Silence fell.

That bastard Clay, he actually went all the way to the Southern States to chase Morion relentlessly?

What kind of hot-blooded, idiotic male lead is this in a morning drama?!

The thought of Morion being harassed by Clay, coupled with Morion's indignant expression, made Dekan want to laugh.

But he can't laugh!

Morion: "Why aren't you saying anything?"

Dekan: "I don't understand what you're saying."

Morion: "Are you feeling guilty?"

Dekan: "No."

Morion: "Can you look me in the eye when you speak?"

"Cough cough."

Dekan coughed twice, and said with one eye open and one eye closed:

"I have a general understanding of the situation, but that doesn't mean the final challenger is the one chasing you. Don't try to get away with this kind of ambiguous information."

Although Dekan was quite pleased, he also felt a little guilty.

But when he thought about Morion's trickery earlier... yes! the trickery he had just suffered, he decided he absolutely couldn't let that bastard get away with it!

Dekan patted Croix on the shoulder and said:

"Morion, my good brother has a score to settle with you too. It's time for you to pay the price for your frivolous behavior."

Croix hesitated slightly.

He felt that executing his teammates first in the Shadow World might not be a good idea.

But the thought of Morion as a teammate...

That's alright then.

Croix took out the [Terror Staff], which could inflict twice the pain, and prepared to begin her work.

"Dekan, please let Morion go, meow! I was so scared just now that I made Morion take me with him, meow!"

Suddenly, the Cat Teacher bravely jumped out and stood in front of Morion, shouting to Dekan.

"... What kind of spell did Morion cast on you to make you willing to take the blame for him? Too bad, it's no use no matter who comes today, he's finished."

Dekan immediately saw through Cat Teacher's lie and said somewhat unhappily.

Just as Dekan was about to take Cat Teacher away so Croix could begin the torture.

"Dekan ..."

Cornelia tugged at Dekan 'Dekan sleeve from behind.

"Um?"

Dekan turned around and saw Cornelia's eyes.

Her eyes, filled with a hint of pity, seemed to be pleading for Morion.

"... tsk."

Dekan remained silent for a long time, then clicked his tongue.

"We're in a hurry, let's go to the Seventh Floor first."

Dekan turned around somewhat reluctantly and walked towards the portal.

However, as soon as he turned around, Cat Teacher and Morion instantly gave each other a light high five, just like best friends.

"I told you so, meow. You could have given Dekan a way out by sharing some important information, and if Cornelia pleaded for him, he would have definitely let you go, meow."

"The key is Cornelia, Dekan really likes her."

Cat Teacher and Morion even started whispering behind Dekan's back.

Upon hearing this, Dekan turned around abruptly, glaring at them with an expression as fierce as a demon.

Morion and Cat Teacher immediately turned serious, then pinched their thumbs together and ran them across their mouths to indicate to Dekan that they would not say anything more.

Seeing this, Dekan, though still looking somewhat angry, turned his head away.

Morion and the Cat Teacher immediately became cheerful again.

Cornelia looked at them and shook her head helplessly.

As soon as she arrived at the portal, Morion and Cat Teacher apologized to her and expressed their support for her and Dekan.

Cornelia was initially confused and embarrassed, but after hearing Morion and Cat Teacher sincerely explain their purpose, she reluctantly accepted the two members of her support group.

Only Croix was watching these people.

His expression was full of confusion.

"What are you talking about?"

He scratched his head and followed the group.

He always felt like he'd missed an episode.

After Dekan paid the fee.

The team arrived at the Seventh Floor through the portal.

After a series of challenges, Dekan couldn't help but exclaim that he had finally reached the true depths of the Demon Realm Prison.

We're almost at the finish line.

According to intelligence, the mission target Saintess of Darkness, is imprisoned on the Eighth Floor Seventh Floor, below the seventh floor.

The Ninth Floor is guarded by the Warden at the exit.

"The Seventh Floor is a non -Exile Zone, and as you go deeper, the Jailer will inevitably possess more crucial information about the Warden, making it increasingly important. The good news is that our team is complete; we can easily speed through from here on out."

Dekan pointed out, Dekan emphasized.

The moment the group arrived at the Seventh Floor, Dekan saw the rules of this floor through the Demon Bracelet.

[Atrocity Prison]

[You cannot attack prisoners or other guards on this level of the prison; otherwise, you will be penalized with either 50% of your Demon Point or 100 Demon Point, whichever is greater.]

[When the Demon Point are negative, the Jailer will execute the individual.]

[Completing the Jailer's Chess Game grants access to this level. Demon Point can be exchanged for resources and are freely tradable.]

[700 Demon Point will be automatically deducted daily from the Seventh Floor of the prison.]

[To proceed to the Eighth Floor, you need to pay 7000 Demon Point, or possess permission from the Seventh Floor Jailer.]

In fact, based on the intelligence that the previous layer had purchased from Fasilier, Dekan already had some understanding of the pattern of the Seventh Floor.

The entire hierarchy forms a chessboard, with jailers and prisoners as pieces, who will engage in an ultimate battle of wits and strength against the Jailer.

The test examines the prison guards' leadership skills, seeing how they perfectly manage the prisoners acquired from the previous level.

At this level, the most important thing is to utilize the rules and cooperate with the team.

Of course, this also applies to Dekan and his like-minded partners.

Completing the challenge will not be a problem.

If they want to forcibly demolish it, that's also a possibility.

However, Dekan needs to first gather information about the Jailer before deciding whether to follow the proper procedures or take action.

After all, these Jailer outside the Exile Zone start at the eighth rank, and they are significantly stronger as they go down.

However.

When Dekan stepped out of the portal.

"Buzz!"

Before he could even see what was happening, a fist the size of a sandbag slammed into Dekan's face like lightning.

But the fist stopped a little short of Dekan.

The force of the punch even caused the strands of hair on Dekan's forehead to flutter slightly.

Although Dekan believed the probability of someone attacking him as soon as he reached this floor was low.

But he was still prepared to fight.

Unexpectedly, this guy stopped short of finishing his attack.

The other person slowly withdrew their fist.

Dekan finally saw the attackers clearly.

He was Jailer.

Before them stood a black-haired youth, exuding an aura of domineering power, showing no sign of restraint. His voice was extremely arrogant as he spoke:

"Tsk, I don't hit women, not even female demons. Get lost."

The black-haired youth clenched his wrist and said with some disgust.

Looking at that familiar figure, Dekan couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

The last challenger really was Clay...

The good news is, this guy is really good at fighting.

The bad news is, this guy is really good at messing around with his teammates.

Furthermore, when Dekan defeated Fahim, he tricked Clay by using his original form.

Putting aside Clay's position as a bishop of the Resurrection Church, it would be quite difficult to persuade Clay to cooperate based solely on this personal grudge.

However.

Dekan didn't expect was...

This guy.

It seems they didn't recognize themselves?!

He actually thinks he's Little Succubus jailer?

They have the same hair and eye color, and even look so alike!

Moreover, Clay never seemed to care about intelligence from the Resurrection Church.

When he saw Cornelia and Croix, he showed no reaction whatsoever.

Clay had indeed never seen Cornelia or Croix's original appearance.

Only Morion insisted on wearing the [Fortune Mask] before reaching this level.

People like Dekan are too lazy to wear them anymore; it's such a hassle to dye your hair.

According to their mission objective, they all need to stay together for the next two weeks to escape the Demon Realm.

Even if disguising your appearance might fool Clay for a while, it won't fool him for two weeks.

Besides, if we're going to work together to fight the Warden, we'll definitely have to go all out.

Once Dekan used those cards, his identity was exposed.

Rather than carrying a bomb in your heart, it's better for everyone to be frank and say what needs to be said from the beginning.

The result was unexpected.

Clay doesn't need to lie at all!

He genuinely didn't notice.

Let's put aside for now how to fool Clay later.

Dekan decided to put this minor issue aside for later.

After he reached the Seventh Floor, something very puzzling happened.

The view on the Seventh Floor was somewhat different from what he had imagined.

An unexpected recession.

Where is the Jailer?

Dekan looked at Clay, leaned closer, and asked with a serious expression.

Clay seemed somewhat at a loss when dealing with this Succubus, taking a step back and saying rather impatiently:

"I killed him."

Dekan: "????"

You truly are a member of a demonic cult!!!