Mind Flayer

"A bunch of useless trash."

Angela harshly labeled the unfortunate missing persons. They had waited long enough, but the Dark Elf showed no sign of returning. Li Lin and Nia had tried to locate them using magic, but ultimately failed.

"I knew long ago that this group of Blackie couldn't be relied upon."

Angela continued speaking with an extremely domineering and tyrannical tone, glancing at the two sisters standing beside her.

"Go in and take a look!"

"Why?"

The two sisters were taken aback by Angela's order.

"Us...?"

"Of course, it's still better than those useless dark-skinned people, isn't it? You vampires, as my concubines, if you can't even do something this simple, you might as well be dead, wouldn't you?"

"Miss Angela, you..."

Mina frowned, but before she could finish speaking, Fina stopped her.

"Sister, let's go."

"Fina?"

Even her sister, Fina, was completely taken aback by this unusual initiative. However, since Fina had already decided to go in and investigate, she naturally had no way to object.

"That's rare."

Angela raised an eyebrow as she watched the two sisters disappear into the mist.

"I thought these two kittens wouldn't obey so easily, but I didn't expect the younger sister to be more proactive than the older sister..."

As she spoke, Angela shifted her gaze to Li Lin.

"Master, you didn't do something, did you?"

"Trade secret."

Li Lin decided it was best not to tell Angela about Fina almost turning him into a eunuch. Since nothing serious had happened, there was no need to bring up the past. Therefore, he gave a perfunctory answer and then refocused his attention on the fog in front of him. This fog clearly didn't look ordinary, yet it posed no real threat... How strange.

What exactly are they?

"There are fluctuations of psychic energy."

Just then, Nia suddenly spoke up, and the cover of the Eternal Library began to flash with an unusual light, as if it were analyzing and contemplating something.

"It's quite strange to encounter such power in the Prime Material Plane..."

"Psychic fluctuations?"

Upon hearing this result, Li Lin was somewhat surprised and astonished.

"You mean psionicists? Aren't those guys supposed to live in the Astral Plane and rarely come to the Prime Material Plane?"

"After the empire's demise, the elemental lords sealed the passage, which likely had some impact on other planes as well."

Nia's tone sounded somewhat serious, as if she didn't think this was a good thing.

Regardless, the multiverse is always interconnected; the rise and fall of any power influences the progress of the entire multiverse. This is especially true for a powerful nation like the Magic Empire. Li Lin was neither familiar nor unfamiliar with psionicists. During the Magic Empire's era, he had encountered several extraterrestrials traveling from the Astral Plane to the Prime Material Plane. Their powers were completely different from those of mages; they weren't based on Magic Power, but on entirely anomalous abilities. They could interfere with and alter reality in a different way. Li Lin had once been very interested in this power. However, at that time, these psionicists didn't show much interest, and ultimately, the two sides only regrettably missed each other. It could be said that psionicists and the Magic Empire were merely strangers who met occasionally and then went their separate ways.

"If that's the case, then they are indeed difficult to deal with."

As Eternal Library, Nia naturally stored knowledge of spiritual energy, so she quickly drew a conclusion after analysis. It was only after her reminder that Li Lin thought of those things he had almost forgotten.

However, what puzzled Li Lin was why these psionicists weren't staying in the Astral Plane but instead came to the Prime Material Plane.

"Let's go in and take a look too."

Li Lin was still somewhat uneasy. Then, he spoke to Angela, while glancing at the other ten Dark Elf waiting beside him.

"You come too."

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Now that he knew this strange fog was related to mind sorcerers, Li Lin naturally wouldn't be careless. He first cast a mental protective spell on everyone before cautiously entering. Invisible magical power surrounded them, dispelling the almost invisible fog before them.

"Master, what is a mind warlock? Is it fun?"

"They are a very strange kind of spellcasters."

Li Lin recalled the information he had gained from his previous encounters with the psychic, while explaining it to the curious Angela. This also served as a reminder to those around him.

"They don't act using magical powers like us. Their power comes entirely from their own minds, their will. Mind warlocks are exceptionally adept at manipulating people's minds; their specialty is drilling into other people's brains, making them see illusions they've never seen before, even mistaking them for reality. Of course, these powers can not only interfere with the human mind, but can even be materialized for attacks. I've once seen one of them create a crystalline construct out of thin air using only their will... The multiverse is truly incredible."

"However, based on our observations, the scope of mind magic is very limited."

Nia continued.

"No matter how they attack the enemy, it's all based on their own mental strength. Therefore, as long as sufficient mental defenses are applied, their threat will be greatly reduced."

"In this respect, aren't monks the same?"

Angela seemed unimpressed by this.

"Master, if one day you mages can no longer use magic, aren't you also very vulnerable?"

"..."

Li Lin's face darkened when Angela asked him the question.

I hope this doesn't happen.

He then turned his gaze back to the front.

The fog gradually dissipated.

The narrow passage was empty; neither the Dark Elf nor the two sisters could be seen. Even though Li Lin was only a short distance away, it felt as if they were in completely different spaces. Li Lin's spells had probed a great distance, but the strong Magic Power resistance here rendered his spells very weak.

"I'm now certain. This is absolutely a trick played by those mind sorcerers."

After casting another spell and assessing the surroundings, Li Lin identified the culprit.

"We're currently at the confluence of ley lines. In places like this, the power of magic is greatly weakened, while those who use their psychic powers will have no problem. Under these circumstances, even if I wanted to deal with them, it probably wouldn't be an easy task. I don't think it's normal for psychic mist to appear in this place."

"Please rest assured, Master, whatever the enemy may be, leave it to me to handle."

Angela, who had been following Li Lin like a puppy, puffed out her chest proudly after hearing Li Lin words. Then, she fixed her gaze ahead, her eyes narrowing slightly. The rest of the group also stopped in their tracks, for before them stood two figures they had been searching for.

"Mina, Fina! Report the situation."

The two sisters standing in front seemed to have completely ignored Angela's commands, which made the little guy frown in annoyance.

Something's not right.

Watching the sisters' figures, Li Lin took a small step back. Although his magic should be fine, it was better to be cautious in the face of potential dangers.

A flash of white light.

Mina suddenly drew her sword and charged towards Li Lin. At the same time, Fina began chanting, unleashing a bright burst of fire that caused the Dark Elf guarding them to close their eyes. They retreated in disarray, completely bewildered as to why these two minions of the mage would suddenly attack them.

In fact, no one expected this to happen, but that doesn't mean no one would remain silent.

"Presumptuous!!"

Faced with the sisters' sudden hostility, Angela's eyes instantly gleamed with a bright, crimson light. How dare these servants lay a hand on their master! Such insubordination was absolutely unforgivable.

Mina's sword didn't strike, because at that moment, Angela had already leaped in front of her, extending her slender hand to barely block the sword that could cut through stone and gold. Then, Angela reached forward, plunging effortlessly into the girl's full breasts. As she leaped back again, she held a black, beating, bloody organ in her hand. Angela showed no sign of stopping; as Mina's corpse fell forward, she flung the heart from her hand, striking Fina squarely into her mouth as she chanted.

This was undoubtedly a cruel joke for the person involved, but unfortunately, she no longer had time to express herself. Just as Fina was coughing violently, trying to vomit up the soft, foul-smelling flesh, Angela's small hand was already pressed on her neck, and then she gripped it tightly.

With a crisp cracking sound, the girl's head drooped like a broken tree branch. In the blink of an eye, her delicate body was slammed against the stone wall by Angela. A large amount of blood gushed from the wound, and even the mist that had been spreading everywhere receded a little.

"Foolish fellow."

Angela stood proudly in the center, gazing at the two lifeless corpses before her, no longer able to rise.

"How dare you attack me and your master! You deserve to die!"

"... Angela, you attacked because you saw through their illusions, didn't you?"

Looking at the two Dark Elf corpses revealed as the mist dissipated, Li Lin asked with mixed feelings.

"Whatever the reason, as a servant of a concubine, daring to show a hand to one's master is an act deserving of death. Whether it's true or false, this is the only outcome."

That's definitely Angela's style.

Li Lin sighed helplessly, then walked to the Dark Elf's corpse, whose heart had been pierced by Angela. Clearly, he was one of the people responsible for searching the cave. Li Lin crouched down, turned the Dark Elf's body over, and placed his hand on his head. Soon, his brow furrowed, appearing somewhat grave. When Li Lin stood up again, his expression had become quite serious.

"I think I know who these guys living here are."

Li Lin slowly began to speak.

"They are Mind Flayer."