In the dungeon passage,
Li Si, hidden in the shadows, opened his eyes and let out a sigh of relief.
Honestly, controlling Elisa while she explored Forbidden Fortress Donovan had been quite thrilling.
Although Elisa's identity was well concealed, if she had been discovered by the Dark Elf Matriarch Spin—or even Lolth the Spider Queen—it would all have been for nothing.
Of course, a few minor accidents had occurred along the way.
Fortunately, Li Si had gained some understanding of Donovan and the Dark Elves' methods through Elisa. He had prepared all sorts of excuses in advance, preventing Spin from becoming suspicious.
Moreover, because Elisa had been "injured," she had been left beneath the Spider Heart Sanctuary to guard the divine artifact, The Stomach of Pastom.
That was an exceptionally rare opportunity for Li Si.
For that reason, Li Si had deliberately controlled Elisa to recover more slowly, dragging out as much time as possible.
When he returned, if he could seize The Stomach of Pastom at the first opportunity, he would gain an unbeatable advantage in one stroke.
But for now, Li Si did not intend to take the risk alone.
Though he had great confidence in his own strength, a direct assault on Forbidden Fortress Donovan would certainly draw Lolth the Spider Queen's attention.
Even with the barriers and restrictions of the Gaia Main World, he did not want to face that evil god by himself.
Since that was the case, Li Si naturally needed to find more helpers.
When the time came, there would also be people standing in front of him to draw attention.
Fortunately, Transcendent Factions capable of opposing Lolth the Spider Queen—and willing to help Li Si—were not difficult to find.
The Pan-continental Mage Association was certainly unavoidable in this matter, but Li Si