Kadi's network seed vast. It took a significant amount of ti to traverse from one end to the other.
During this process, they encountered Estev, ran into Milo, and ca across Brad.
But without exception, none of these individuals could communicate with them. Each one was deeply engaged in battle with the Dark Force in their own unique way.
"Why, until now, are you the only one able to communicate with ?" Kadi was confused, but he continued his relentless exploration. Although theoretically, Kuren might still be tainted by the Dark Force, Kadi decided to take a gamble at this point, not dwelling on it further.
I'm committed to this path, all the way to the end. That was likely Kadi's current train of thought.
Kuren wasn't one for making justifications. Faced with Kadi's questioning, he could only shrug. This was equally a mystery to him.
"So, is there no way to understand the strangeness of this situation?"
Kadi seed unwilling to give up. He still felt they should be able to find a breakthrough.
However, contrary to his hopes, they still hadn't found anyone they could communicate with.
Kadi fell silent. Complaining won't change the situation, he knew. It's better to conserve energy; our task is still formidable.
Kuren had been contemplating the whole ti. Though I don't have any clear leads, I understand telepathic attacks better than Kadi, he thought. After all, I just defeated a powerful opponent in a ntal battle not long ago.
According to Kadi's explanation, Kuren inferred that the previous astonishing scene—where the monster devoured the Summoner imdiately after being summoned—was an Illusion caused by a telepathic attack.
The reason these Illusions could infiltrate their minds was the enemy's powerful ntal strength.
To be able to invade so many people at once, this ntal force was naturally very powerful.
Even a powerful ntal presence like the Devouring One could only occupy one person's mind.
Therefore, the ntal force of this Dark Force was exceptionally strong.
Kuren mused, In my understanding, the most effective thod for group telepathic attacks should be a more profound level of the World Setting Technique—the Inner World. But the Inner World can only trap people; it can't devour them.
Could it be that telepathic attacks possess even greater power? Kuren wondered.
Kuren wasn't sure, so he and Kadi had to continue their search.
Finally, they reached the end of a pathway that connected to Stan Sol.
When they arrived, Stan Sol's eyes widened in shock.
Thank heavens! Kadi thought, almost sighing in relief. We've finally found soone we can communicate with!
Although Stan Sol struggled to speak coherently, at least he *could* communicate. Kadi felt he no longer had to worry so much about Kuren.
"Hahaha, you finally have so company," Kadi joked to Kuren.
Uh? Kuren and Stan Sol exchanged glances, unsure why Kadi was so overjoyed. Everything had only just begun; they had rely found one person they could communicate with.
Kadi's relief was understandable; the feeling of a long-held tension finally easing was indeed wonderful. Now that Stan Sol had joined their group, they could finally discuss matters again.
After a brief exchange, they resud their journey.
Kadi was surprised to find that Stan Sol wasn't stuttering here. Then he recalled that Stan Sol had also spoken fluently not long ago, during that incident in the Inner World created by Igor. Of course, Kadi had witnessed that scene through the Ant Connection Spell.
Through Kadi and Kuren's explanations, Stan Sol learned about Igor's plan. He strongly agreed that causing disruptions was the best approach when unsure of the enemy's strength.
Now they could continue their search while discussing things.
Although it took a long ti, they had unknowingly explored two-thirds of Kadi's network.
"Did you encounter any attacks over there? I an attacks from the Dark Force?" Kuren seized the mont to ask for confirmation.
"There were so in the beginning, when I lost my ability to express myself," Stan Sol said earnestly. "The feeling was very intense then. My body was completely out of my control, as if my brain wasn't my own."
"That's exactly what I experienced," Kuren recalled. "I don't know how the Dark Force managed it."
"What are you two talking about? I don't understand a word," Kadi interjected. "Weren't you fighting the Dark Force? Look at Joseph just now; he was using thods he's not good at to fight it. And you two? When I found you, one was battling the Devouring One, and the other was just staring blankly!"
Kadi's words left both Stan Sol and Kuren slightly embarrassed. Kadi was speaking the truth; they hadn't actually fought the Dark Force, but it wasn't their fault.
"I thought the enemy had put in a maze, and I was looking for the exit," Stan Sol explained. "After I was isolated, just like Kuren, I didn't experience any telepathic attacks."
"Do you think this could be a coincidence?" Kadi asked.
"Do you really think the Dark Force would deliberately miss attacking two people?" Kuren countered, dismissing Kadi's speculation.
"There must be sothing more to this. Perhaps we just haven't found the key point yet," Stan Sol said calmly.
"Kadi, you said you encountered Igor. Was he also fighting the Dark Force when you found him?" Kuren pressed, eager for details.
"Uh, when I saw him, he looked very tired, as if he'd just co out of a big fight," Kadi replied.
"So you didn't actually see the battle? That's different from the scenes we witnessed earlier," Kuren observed.
"Uh, that's correct," Kadi replied after a mont's thought. "Igor said the Dark Force couldn't find him at that ti."
Kuren listened and then fell into deep thought.
"Do you rember what the Spirit said in the Inner World?" Stan Sol suddenly asked.
"You an about the Awakened ones?" Kuren carefully sought confirmation from Stan Sol, sensing they were on the sa wavelength.
"Yes. I've been thinking it over carefully and I've noticed sothing," Stan Sol said seriously.
"What is it?" Kadi asked, looking at him blankly. He particularly enjoyed listening to others' analyses at the mont; it gave him a sense of achievent.
"Those who can't communicate with you... no, I an with *us*... they aren't Awakened ones," Stan Sol stated.
"Oh?" Kuren and Kadi were equally surprised. "We really didn't think of that!" Kuren remarked.
"I think there's only one way to verify my idea," Stan Sol said, his expression now very grave.
"Tell us. I might be able to help," Kadi said, becoming serious as well upon seeing Stan Sol's intensity.
"Kadi, you really can help," Kuren said, having already guessed Stan Sol's thought.
We need to find Yuga, Kuren realized. If Yuga is in the sa situation, then Stan Sol's guess is correct.
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