Abyss Demon of the Worlds

“How could something be lost??”

"With such a powerful transportation team in our own territory, things can be lost???"

I can’t understand how things could develop like this [Karthus].

After learning that the [Nese Scroll] was stolen, the escort also died.

at this time.

His expression looked extremely excited.

The welcome banquet that was still being prepared for the escort team was cut short.

And, between his words.

It’s also filled with emotions of disbelief and inevitable excitement.

[Naise Scroll], as a [National Treasure] of this country, its value is unquestionable.

And since they were stolen thousands of years ago, they have been preserved for so long without any problems.

But now, it was stolen because of one of my suggestions...

Just thinking about the coincidence or suddenness in it, [Karthus] felt that he would be on everyone's suspicion list...

Furthermore, even the [Grand Arcanist] who escorted the things died because of him.

The other party's relatives and friends undoubtedly also need him to find a way to comfort...

so.

Even if it’s just a brief thought.

[Karsus] couldn’t help but feel that his head was as big as a bucket.

Somewhat difficult to calm down...

but.

He also understood it clearly in his heart.

in the current stage.

The most important thing I need to do is to figure out how to communicate with [Iolum] about what happened.

Only by convincing the person in charge that he still trusts him can he clear away his suspicions as quickly as possible.

Otherwise, there is a high probability that things will only get darker and darker, or if the target cannot be found, they will be semi-forced to take the blame for the mastermind behind the scenes...

However.

Before he could figure out how to communicate with [Iolum].

But the other party contacted him faster than him.

Moreover, he was not allowed to speak first.

The moment the [Magic Item] link was completed, [Iolum] on the opposite side chose to speak first.

The speed of speech is neither arrogant nor impetuous, and there is no urgency.

Even his tone was as calm and composed as ever.

He only heard [Iolum] comforting him:

"As for the mastermind behind this theft of the [Scroll of Nese], I know that it has nothing to do with you."

"So, you don't have to have too much psychological burden, just do what you can do."

"Where are the others, I will find a way to explain the whole story to you."

"And now, you need to focus on taking care of the relatives of the deceased and others, and don't let them cause any trouble..."

Just a few words at the beginning made [Karthus] feel the pressure in his heart suddenly reduce.

"Thank you for your trust, I..."

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More than ten minutes later.

After a series of discussions.

[Iolum] In [Karsus's] sigh of relief, he finally disconnected from the other party.

Then, without any hesitation, he contacted the other [Grand Arcanists] and explained to them the fact that [Karsus] should have no problem.

And let the other [Grand Arcanists] manage their own territories.

Don't let this incident cause any bad influence among the lower class residents...

After such operations and arrangements.

The time came two hours later.

At this moment, the sky had turned completely dark.

Only the stars in the sky and the silver-white moon are shining on all living beings.

In this [world], there is no theory that the moon's light comes from the sun.

Many stars have the ability to shine independently.

And that.

I have already taken the [Magic Ship] in the [Kingdom of Netheril] and explored the starry sky countless times, and it has been verified many times...

At this time, [Iolum] looked at the endless night sky.

The biggest feeling in my heart is a sense of powerlessness...

It’s the feeling of being powerless in the face of threats, conspiracies, and malice.

In a trance.

Under uncontrollable circumstances, a thought appeared in his mind...

'Otherwise, just take refuge in a [god]...'

'For example: [Goddess of Magic]...'

However, after thinking about it carefully.

[Iolum] still had no choice but to give up that idea.

Because, under the influence of culture.

The residents of the [Kingdom of Netheril] are all people who do not respect the [gods].

Don't talk about taking refuge in the other party.

Many times, they even refuse to accept gifts from each other.

For example, letting [Priests] heal themselves through [Divinity] is unacceptable to many [Arcanists].

In their view, accepting the healing effect of [Divinity] is essentially equivalent to showing weakness to [God]. The body and soul will also be eroded by the other party, thus completely losing the chance to reach the top of [Becoming a God]. ! !

Therefore, many [arcanists] will stubbornly refuse the [divine spells] from [priests] even if they are seriously injured and dying.

That is a kind of arrogance and unwillingness to admit defeat that is deep to the bone...

And in this situation.

I want to make the [Kingdom of Netheril] surrender to a certain [god].

Even if the other party is the [Manufacturer] and [Manager] of the Magic Network, the [Goddess] named [Goddess of Magic].

Many [arcanists] will definitely be quite dissatisfied.

Even do all kinds of extreme things...

Such as directly attacking the other party's believers...

Even as their nominal [Ruler], [Iolum] cannot change this...

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[Iolum] was worried at the same time.

In the underground space of [Kingdom of Netheril].

The ethnic group named [Felin Demon Sunflower], after experiencing a thousand years of development.

Finally, the underground resources have been developed to a certain extent.

Look up to the top of your head with extra energy.

Cast your exploratory gaze towards the ground...

They are carefully digging the passage to the ground.

And as the excavation proceeds.

Constantly approaching the [Floating City] above the surface, which is continuously releasing magic power.

As a group that lives by devouring [magic power] and [vitality].

Gradually.

Some abnormal situations were also discovered by them.

"Why is it that the further you dig up, the stronger the magic becomes..."

"Is it possible that there is some [large earth vein] up there?"

“But shouldn’t that kind of thing be deeper underground??”

“There can’t be such a thing as [surface ley lines], right??”

As a group that has lived underground for a long time.

Faced with this situation, they unconsciously felt confused...

But, in the face of obvious benefits.

They also have more and more motivation to dig...