Abyss Overlord Samael

Secondary War Zone Command.

"The Overlord is very interested in establishing relations between our two civilizations. Perhaps we need a meeting."

Within the formation, Istaroth, the Abyssal Demon Dragon formed from sacrificial offerings, spoke with great solemnity. Evidently, the Abyss Overlord behind him also attached considerable importance to Wizard Civilization.

"I think so too."

Richard smiled. The Abyss Civilization's attitude was extremely important to the Wizards. The Abyss Civilization's unique world-corrosion techniques were far more useful than any Cursed Creature.

Once a world was tainted by Abyss Corruption, its ley lines would be tainted as well. Star River Mayflies born in such worlds were Abyssal creatures from birth.

But could Abyssal creatures still be considered Star River Mayflies?

The Abyss was inclusive, yet it was also exclusionary.

Within the Abyssal system, any creature could be considered part of the same race, because they all belonged beneath a single Evolution Tree.

Yet once a creature was absorbed into the Abyssal system, it became detached from its original race. Even if two races looked exactly alike, they merely resembled one another.

If the Star River Mayflies were truly broad-minded enough to accept even such Mayflies, then to the Wizards, it would merely mean the method had failed.

"You think so too?" Istaroth's voice carried a trace of oddness, as though he had heard some utterly absurd joke.

"Wizard, can you represent the Truth Council? Though I have been away from Wizard Civilization for a long time, I doubt Wizard Civilization has fallen so far as to allow a Five-Ring Great Wizard to participate in direct decision-making.

"And besides..."

The Demon Dragon's voice held a hint of schadenfreude.

"The Overlord wishes to see you as well."

"The Overlord wants to see me? Which Overlord?"

Richard could not help raising a brow at this