"What happened? What the hell happened? I can't see anything!"
"Someone's attacking me! What's wrong with this courtyard?"
"Be careful, everyone! This is the strangest place in Sun Radiance Valley. The Evil Gods' curse must have taken effect!"
"Fall back! Everyone, leave the courtyard! Once the Evil Gods' curse takes effect, no one can escape this place!"
"..."
Panicked cries burst from the members of the Rainbow Sickle Mercenary Group who had entered the courtyard. They had clearly all heard the legends about this shop. At the sudden change, every one of them tried to leave at once, trembling with fear.
But once the arrays were triggered, the first Illusion Array had already begun to take effect. As thick yin energy and death energy spread, none of the Rainbow Sickle Mercenary Group members who had rashly charged inside could see their surroundings clearly, apart from Emily and the others, who had already chosen safe spots to stand.
Amid this, several hazy white figures suddenly shot out of the deep well in the center of the courtyard. The moment the water ghosts left the well and sensed the presence of the living, they attacked several nearby mercenaries without hesitation.
In an instant, three mercenaries felt a chill sweep through their bodies, as though some liquid had invaded them. Their minds grew muddled, as though a voice were luring and controlling them. Involuntarily, one after another, they jumped into the deep well of their own accord.
Three splashes rang out as all three men threw themselves into the well in their daze. The moment they felt the icy water, their muddled minds cleared. But when they tried desperately to climb out, their bodies were already completely beyond their control. Unable to move in the well, they instead sank little by little.
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