This has happened in the past two days.
At the beginning, Reiger didn’t notice anything strange, he only felt that the frequency of encountering abyss creatures had increased, and there were groups of abyss creatures attacking one after another, which made him feel that he saved the effort of actively hunting prey.
But later, Reiger discovered that not only the number of invading abyss creatures was increasing, but also the types beca irregular.
Like initially, the abyss creature Reiger encountered, though surrounded by a swarm of countless flies-like army, but these countless flies-like abyss creatures were actually followers of that gigantic creature, possibly even similar to those tiny creatures forming fog, all nurtured by the gigantic creature within.
Such offspring nurtured by the mother, follow the forr around, at the forr’s disposal, which is the norm.
But the abyss creatures appearing in groups these past two days are different.
They seem to have no connection at all. According to Reiger’s observations, they should follow so jungle rules, only active within their occupied territory, not easily crossing the border.
Over ninety percent of abyss creatures are mindless, ferocious monsters. If they et in the wild, they might either intimidate each other and retreat or directly engage in a battle, with the strong devouring the weak, occupying the weak’s territory, constantly getting stronger.
However, in these two days, this group of abyss creatures seems to have put aside their instinct to fight, collectively targeting Reiger alone, totally ignoring, or even collaborating to attack other abyss creatures.
This situation made Reiger finally notice the anomaly and discover a fact.
That is, he seed to have beco the target of all abyss creatures, targeted by the abyss creatures on this land.
"If that’s the case, it ans one thing."
lo furrowed his brows and spoke in a deep voice.
"What?"
Reiger instinctively asked aloud.
"Soone is behind these abyss creatures." lo said succinctly: "Your actions these days have finally caught the attention of a big shot in the abyss."
Naisa and Beluti’s expressions imdiately beca serious.
"Is that so?"
Reiger raised his eyebrows.
"Most likely." lo affird: "This place directly connects to the abyss, and you’ve treated this land as a training ground, wreaking havoc here these days; it’s strange if no one in the abyss notices it, right?"
Towards the end, lo’s tone seed sowhat helpless.
Even lo, and Naisa and Beluti were sowhat at a loss.
Who would’ve thought, the journey Reiger claid would take less than a day has been dragged out to seven days with no end in sight?
Reiger has been adventuring fiercely outside for seven days, while the girls have been hiding in the underground shelter for seven days, leading them from initially being serious, nervous, and focused to now being relaxed, leisurely, and indifferent, naturally without needing any transition.
Otherwise, why would they have taken off all their gear, dressed so lightly and without any guard?
Is it not because Reiger never planned to reach Mistigo, leaving them bored and idle while waiting?
"I don’t think anyone at the source could imagine that we are living so leisurely on this fallen land?"
Even Beluti could not help but whisper her complaint, making Reiger’s expression sowhat embarrassed.
"So, the reason I’m being targeted by abyss creatures now is because soone from the abyss noticed my presence and started controlling the abyss creatures on this land to collectively co find ?"
Reiger switched the topic and continued discussing the event.
"That’s the only explanation." lo nodded: "Moreover, their identity and power must be extraordinary."
Otherwise, so many powerful abyss creatures wouldn’t be easily commanded.
"Is it the Abyss King?"
Reiger’s eyes lit up slightly, promptly asking.
"No." lo rolled his eyes amusingly, and spoke with so irritation: "The Abyss King can’t co to the source; it’s unlikely for them to notice the anomaly here and respond swiftly."
"It could be an Abyss Demon Lord." Naisa agreed from the side: "A Demon Lord’s status in the abyss is already quite high; they have the power to command a large portion of abyss creatures."
"I also think it’s a Demon Lord." Beluti agreed with this statent, saying: "The Abyss King wants to descend through the Magic Gate to the source, but currently conditions don’t permit it; however, a Demon Lord might have a way to descend through the Magic Gate to the source."
"Is that so?" Reiger pursed his lips, speaking with so regret: "Seems like I can’t act recklessly anymore."
Since there’s already a response from the abyss, continuing my haphazard roaming will surely lead to trouble.
Reiger isn’t worried about losing his life, but if the original goal is delayed because of this, it’ll be counterproductive.
"You shouldn’t have been this reckless in the first place." Naisa said extrely helplessly: "Now that the abyss has detected a living being from the source entering here, there must be so degree of response."
"If they strengthen the defenses in Mistigo, our entry into it will likely beco much harder."
This isn’t just about difficulty increasing.
This is an issue of increasing risk!
If the other side of the abyss realizes that this group is coming for Mistgo, they will inevitably set a trap, waiting for them to step into it.
"Your Excellency, we cannot delay any longer."
lo solemnly advised Reiger.
Naisa and Beluti also looked at Reiger, their expressions very serious.
"I understand." Reiger, not being ignorant of the situation, nodded imdiately upon realizing the current situation, and said, "We will depart now and enter Mistgo."
Upon hearing this, the girls’ spirits lifted, and they stood up.
"""Yes!"""
...
Half an hour later, the group of four gathered in the living room once more.
lo, Naisa, and Beluti were once again fully ard, no longer in their cool attire, reverting to their heroic Princess Knight, noble and holy Female Pope, and pure and flawless Saint appearances.
In contrast, Reiger had taken off his extrely conspicuous Holy Court robes and no longer wore them, instead switching back to his casual clothes created with [High-Grade Item Creation].
The Holy Court robe was severely damaged, and due to its highly advanced magical technology, even Reiger couldn’t repair it with restoration magic. Therefore, Reiger had already returned it to Naisa, instructing her to take it back to the Holy Sword Church in the future or to the dwarves, to commission skilled craftsn for its repair.
As a result, Reiger dressed more low-key now, with a black shirt, black pants, and a black coat with gray edges, looking just like an ordinary boy.
"We are ready, Your Excellency."
The girls reported to Reiger in unison.
"Alright."
Reiger did not delay, and directly led the girls away from the underground refuge where they had stayed for seven days, back onto the black earth.
"...Returning here like this makes one think that the underground refuge is a paradise."
Beluti remarked emotionally, which earned nods of agreent from lo and Naisa.
"With your status, what kind of good place won’t you have to stay in when you return to the source?" Reiger smiled faintly, "That place is ultimately just a temporary magic residence, not suitable for long-term habitation."
The girls exchanged glances, saying nothing, yet it seed they had said everything.
Though they had been staying in the underground refuge, they quite enjoyed the leisurely life there.
Because there, they did not have to worry about their identities or deal with issues related to their statuses, and could live freely and naturally like ordinary girls.
Especially Beluti and Naisa, they both sowhat enjoyed this tranquil life.
On the contrary, lo, with her strong woman attributes, quickly pulled herself together and spoke with a smile.
"Indeed, we all have things we must do. A little leisure is fine, but we cannot always be this way."
Reiger smiled noncommittally, then turned around to cancel his magic, causing the door of the underground refuge to disappear from the surface, erasing the sowhat cozy underground dwelling from this world.
"[Portal]."
Then, Reiger opened a semicircular gate of darkness.
On the other side of the gate was Mistgo.
Yes, Reiger had already arrived at Mistgo.
If not for continuing his adventures on this land and continuing his slayings, four days earlier, he could have brought the girls into Mistgo.
Because of this, Reiger had seen Mistgo’s appearance, seen what it looks like now...dangerous.
"You should be ntally prepared."
Reiger first reminded them.
"On the other side of the gate is the true hell."
Saying this, Reiger gave the girls no ti to react, stepping into the [Portal] first, disappearing into the darkness of the magic gate.
"Hell?"
The girls were slightly stunned, glancing at each other before following Reiger with either solemn, serious, or tense expressions, stepping into the [Portal].
As their vision first darkened, then brightened, the girls clearly felt that they had crossed space, arriving at a distant place.
Imdiately, the scene before their eyes caused their pupils to shrink rapidly, and their hearts to beat uncontrollably faster.
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