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Chapter 985 - Chapter 985 Chapter 984 Relations in the Dark

Chapter 985: Chapter 984 Relations in the Dark Chapter 985: Chapter 984 Relations in the Dark Long before Han Dong accessed the memories of the “Ascended Competition,”

it was Lord Maritzis who identified the identity of the “Fifth Squad”… Born from the accompanying darkness, they were Deviant Demons, also known as “Dark Denizens,” and worshippers of the Upper-rank Old King–“Chaos Walker.”

According to what Maritzis had said,

their revered “Chaos Walker” was the same Grey entity that had stopped time and met with Han Dong alone during the takeover of Perugia City.

Besides, Han Dong also had his suspicions.

Since these Dark Denizens were born from darkness, they might also be related to the ultimate objective of the Holy City’s Great Expedition (as mentioned previously, a Dark Being was recorded on the Old King Stone Tablet deciphered by the Secret Language Knight Order).

Contacting such a Demon Team carried significant meaning, second only to the Node War.

Therefore,

Han Dong had instructed Maritzis to track down the “Fifth Squad” at all costs. Once found, Han Dong intended to have a thorough discussion with these fellows.

Since they were Demons capable of traveling to the Fate Space, they surely possessed certain “human attributes”, making negotiations somewhat easier than with purebred Demons.

…

Inside a gloomy room in the civilian area, one that had suffered from dark encroachment,

the Dark Denizens residing there (all Mature Body-Demons) were waiting to negotiate with Han Dong.

They wanted to gain as many benefits as possible to get closer to the “Door of Truth.”

Shrouded in Black Cloaks, their skin emitting a dark glow, their shadows and their bodies showed asymmetrical Tentacles structures.

All four members had gathered in the main hall.

One was clinging to the wall, a black glowing tail like that of a lizard exposed,

another had half of its body merged with the darkness, only its upper half visible from the ceiling,

two were playing with shadows, crafting shapes with threads woven from the darkness, engrossed in an advanced version of the Cat’s Cradle game,

At that moment, Han Dong, who had prepared the negotiation script, arrived through Spatial Transmission, ready to negotiate with the group of Mature Deviant Demons as influential as counts.

Upon observing Han Dong’s appearance, the Dark Denizens were taken aback!

This image seemed to perfectly match with a supreme being in their memory… a sense of deep reverence from within filled their entire beings.

In the most respectful gesture known to their dark kind, they knelt neatly before Han Dong.

Their heads were buried into the darkness, and their spinal columns arched high.

Their voices echoed throughout the building, carried by the darkness,

“We greet you, My King…”

“Huh?” Han Dong, who was just about to follow the negotiation script, was taken aback.

He knew there might be a connection to the Grey Old Kings, but this exaggerated situation was unexpected.

The sight also startled Maritzis, who was by his side, and she fell into deep thought after the initial shock.

She had felt a strange sensation when she first saw Han Dong, not understanding why he emitted a Grey substance similar to that of the “Chaos Walker,” and yet he was recognized by two other Upper-rank Old Kings.

During subsequent interactions, Maritzis also found herself interested in the opposite sex for the first time.

Looking across the entire Toad City, she couldn’t find another male as fascinating as Han Dong.

Moreover, Maritzis could assert that Han Dong was a unique existence that could not be defined as a Demon nor could he be categorized as a human.

…

While Han Dong was still somewhat dazed, unsure how to handle the current situation,

one of the Dark Denizens slowly lifted its head, staring at Han Dong for a long time, full of confusion.

“No… Our King stands at the pinnacle of the universe, yet has no power to interfere with the Fate Space.

You are not the King.

However, the structure of your head is almost identical, and you emit the Grey matter that is only released by Our King and his direct kin.”

“Are you an Incarnation of Our King? Or a relative of the Chaos lineage?”

Hearing the question from the Dark Denizen, Han Dong recalled the conversation he had with the Grey King back in Perugia City,

“Not sure which master copied this ‘Head’… It seems flawed, yet it’s actually perfect.”

From the above conversation, Han Dong could surely affirm,

the “Dark Denizens” had never actually seen the true face of the Grey Old King.

One reason was that the “Upper-rank Old Kings” seldom made an appearance,

and the second was that these beings immediately treated Han Dong as their ‘King’. If they had seen the true King, they would definitely recognize a difference.

“They must have only learned of the king’s appearance and felt the king’s aura through other means.”

“Such as Stone Slabs, phantom images in Dreams, or perhaps from the words of an Ancestor Body, or a Mythic Body describing the king… My appearance and aura coincide exactly with the indirect knowledge they have of the king, which is why they made the mistake.”

“It’s highly likely that’s the case.”

“After all, even the Lord of Perugia, as an ‘Ancestor Body,’ did not get to meet the Old King before facing Death.”

“Does this mean my head really is a replica of that of Old King Grey?”

“No wonder my Tentacles are also grey, though there are some ‘flawed spots’ on the surface of my tentacles.”

“But according to that Old King’s opinion, these seemingly flawed spots are another kind of perfection.”

“I wonder what kind of ‘master’ could use an Upper Old King as a template to replicate such a perfect head, to even be praised by the subject himself.”

“The road ahead is still very long.”

Thinking this, Han Dong secretly smiled to himself.

With that, the negotiations which were initially quite difficult also became simple.

Using the information he held, Han Dong began to display traditional skills, starting to spin his deception with gusto.”

“How did I come here? From where did I come? Even I am not entirely sure… The only memory I have is one of a chaotic Abyssal prison.”

“From birth, I wandered the lands of the European continent.”

“Recently, I passed through Perugia City, and honestly, I didn’t quite like the mice there… Later, I met Lord Maritzis in the wetlands.”

“By chance, I accepted the invitation of [Toad Ancestor], and together with Lord Maritzis, I partook in this event of Fate.”

“Upon the success of the event, Toad Ancestor promised to grant me the chance to Observe the Wall.”

“An invitation from Toad Ancestor?! The chance to Observe the Wall?!”

For these Mature Deviant Demons, both were opportunities they yearned for in dreams… If they could peer into the Toad Wall, even if it was a wall left by a Mythic Body, it would greatly increase their chances of getting closer to, even reaching out to touch the ‘Door of Truth’.”

Seizing the opportunity, Han Dong began to inquire about the origins of this group of Dark Denizens:

“Through which Portal did you all come here?”

“Did you come willingly, or were you sent here on the order of a Lord?”

“Replying to the noble, we are Dark Denizens from [London City]… We were tasked by [Mother N.G.] and came here through London City’s ‘Door of Darkness.’

Our aim was to acquire valuable materials from the Fate Space that do not exist in the real world, especially those related to darkness.”

“It would aid us in reaching the Ancestor Stage more quickly and also elevate our status within London City.”

Upon hearing this, Han Dong’s heart jolted.

London City, wasn’t that the ultimate destination of the Big Expedition of the Holy City?

The [Mother] these fiends speak of could very likely be the ultimate target of the Expeditionary Army, that Lower-class Old King associated with darkness.”

However, what Han Dong found perplexing was why this group of dark creatures revered two Old Kings?

Or maybe it’s because the ‘Lower-class Old King’ and the ‘Upper Old King’ are not at the same level.”

Within London City, the darkness, including the Lord of the Lower-class Old King who ruled the city-states, were all Dominated by that Old King Grey.”

Internally shocked, Han Dong maintained an extremely calm exterior, intending to ask Maritzis privately later.

“Continue talking about your experiences in the City of Gods.”

Han Dong showed a slight smile, gesturing for the group of Dark Denizens to go on.

“The Fate Space repels us, and we are aware of how treacherous it is here.”

“That’s why we deliberately hide ourselves in the darkness to avoid conflict.”

“Initially, we only wanted to meet the passing conditions and quickly leave… Unexpectedly, a War broke out, and we thought to seize the chance to grab some extra things before leaving.”

“Since you, my Lord, ignited this conflict, we are willing to offer assistance! We just hope my Lord can guarantee our safety.”

Han Dong revealed a look of satisfaction.

“Hmm… Rest assured, I will ensure your safety.”

“As long as you do well, I might even provide you with some hidden treasures of the City of Gods related to darkness,”

“Or perhaps you could deliver a gift on my behalf to the ruler of London City, your [Mother].”

“Also.”

“I myself am quite interested in [London City]; once I have completed the task given by Toad Ancestor, my next visit might be to London City for fun.”

“We look forward to your visit, my Lord, Mother will be very pleased.”