Abyss Blood Demons were few in number and possessed exceptionally high intelligence. Though they were no match for powerful Formal Wizards, they could hide themselves and avoid being discovered by Formal Wizards.
The Abyss Blood Demon captured by the Tower of Dawn had only been caught after a Formal Wizard laid a trap through a fortunate coincidence.
Unfortunately, although that Formal Wizard had paid a tremendous price to capture the Abyss Blood Demon, he later died in an accident. No other Formal Wizard took over afterward, so the Abyss Blood Demon had remained imprisoned in the Central Region's prison.
Leo fixed his gaze on the Abyss Blood Demon before him. "Wizard Anthony, this Abyss Blood Demon possesses an Exoskeletal Spell-Absorption Device. On top of that, his Magical Pressure rivals that of a Formal Wizard. It will be difficult for us to gain any advantage against him."
"I'll count to three, and then we'll flee separately. As long as a Formal Wizard notices this place, they'll be able to take him down."
"Let's do as you say."
The Abyss Blood Demon narrowed his eyes slightly. "No, that won't do. If you truly wanted to run, you certainly wouldn't discuss it right in front of me. You're pretending to deliberate, but you actually want to catch me off guard and ambush me. You Wizards truly are sinister enough."
The Abyss Blood Demon immediately saw through Leo and Anthony's ruse.
Disappointment appeared on Anthony's face.
"Leo, it seems your plan cannot proceed. He saw through it before it even began. As expected of a magical creature that had lived for several centuries before being captured—his combat experience is rich, and he is not so easily deceived."
Leo blinked.
In truth, what he had just said was not a plan to deceive the Abyss