Han Shuo wasn't in a hurry to leave. When Emily saw Cecilia and the other Dark Mantle members approach, her expression became a bit reserved. She pulled away from Han Shuo to avoid arousing suspicion.
After all, Emily was the daughter-in-law of the Betteridge family. No matter how good her relationship with Han Shuo was, it couldn't be known to others. Otherwise, whether it was for Emily or Han Shuo, at least for the time being, they would definitely attract some unnecessary trouble.
Ever since Dagassi saw the skeletal staff in Han Shuo's hand, his attitude towards Han Shuo was even better than before. His long years had made him extremely patient. He stood there motionlessly as Cecilia and the others approached.
"If you think these people are a hindrance, I'll take care of them for you. It won't take too long." As Cecilia and the others cautiously approached, Dagassi suddenly grinned and very naturally asked for Han Shuo's opinion.
Dagassi's attitude towards Cecilia and the others was extremely contemptuous. He wasn't afraid that they would hear his conversation with Han Shuo. To a demigod like Dagassi, the strength of Cecilia and the others were no different from ants. He only needed to move his hands and he could easily exterminate them.
Cecilia and the others approached because they discovered that the Ancient Lizard King was getting along well with Han Shuo and Emily. Now that she heard the Ancient Lizard King's suggestion to Han Shuo, Cecilia's pretty face immediately paled. She couldn't help but take a few steps back, looking at Han Shuo with trepidation.
"No need, they are my colleagues."
Han Shuo's reply caused Cecilia to let out a sigh of relief. When she saw that Dagassi nodded at Han Shuo's words, she slowly walked over. She first nodded at Emily, then said to Dagassi, "Powerful creature, I am a member of the Lancelot Empire. I am the leader of this operation against the enemy nation, I …"
"I'm not interested in what you're saying." Before Cecilia could finish, Dagassi interrupted her impatiently, "Weak human girl, those who dared to invade are all dead. I'm in charge of everything in this region. The underground world isn't a place where you humans should step foot in. Seeing that you're his colleague, I won't kill you. I hope you can leave the underground world as soon as possible."
"I …" Cecilia was about to say something, but Emily suddenly interjected, "Alright, younger sister Cecilia, I think we have successfully completed our mission. We can leave the underground world now. Although we weren't the ones who did this, the Redbud Knights are likely to be erased from the continent. We have done a great service."
As Emily and Cecilia spoke, Cecilia desperately winked at Cecilia. Cecilia wasn't stupid and nodded upon seeing Emily's eyes. She then looked at Han Shuo and said with some resentment, "I know you put in a lot of effort in this matter. I will report this matter in detail, but our personal enmity isn't over yet."
Shrugging his shoulders, Han Shuo laughed softly, "Up to you!"
Han Shuo didn't mind, but when Dagassi heard that Cecilia had a grudge against Han Shuo, he immediately rolled his eyes. A powerful aura like that of a towering mountain suddenly emanated from his short body. Even though the Ancient Lizard King hadn't transformed into his enormous size, his aura alone was enough to make it hard for Cecilia and the others to breathe.
"I'll help you kill them. It looks like they still have some enmity with you. If they can't leave the underground world, then you can do whatever you want. Wouldn't that be the end of it?" Dagassi's aura alone was enough to make Cecilia, who wasn't adept at fighting, feel uncomfortable all over. He chuckled as he looked at Han Shuo and suggested once again.
Han Shuo didn't have a good impression of Cecilia, but it wasn't to the point where he had to take her life. Besides, Emily and Cecilia had a very good relationship, so in front of Emily, Han Shuo couldn't do anything.
Therefore, Han Shuo once again shook his head, "They are my colleagues. Although there have been some misunderstandings, they aren't enemies. Let them go."
Once Dagassi's enormous aura relaxed, Cecilia and the others' sweaty breaths returned to normal. This time, Cecilia didn't wait for Emily to signal her with her eyes and turned to leave without another word. Before she left, she looked back at Han Shuo and said in a low voice, "Thank you!"
Cecilia understood that if Han Shuo hadn't stopped him, the Ancient Lizard King, who had caused rivers of blood to flow between Celt and the dark elves, wouldn't have minded exterminating them with a wave of his hand. Even if Cecilia had a grudge against Han Shuo, Han Shuo had saved her life. Even if she didn't want to, she still had to thank him.
Unknowingly, Cecilia's resentment towards Han Shuo had lessened a bit. Deep in her heart, she was filled with doubts. She couldn't understand how Han Shuo had formed such a relationship with such a powerful being, and why would such a powerful being listen to Han Shuo?
Suddenly, a light bulb went off in her head, and she suddenly remembered something else. As she was leaving with Emily, Cecilia saw that no one was around and pulled on Emily's arm. She lowered her voice and asked suspiciously, "Are you together with that Brian?"
Emily's heart was beating wildly, and her cheeks couldn't help but turn bright red. She pretended to be calm and scolded Cecilia, "What nonsense are you talking about? I've only cooperated with Brian on a few missions, and we're just friends."
"That can't be right?" Cecilia stared fixedly at Emily, and said doubtfully, "The more I think about it, the more I find it strange. With Brian's selfishness and unfriendly relationship with me, he shouldn't have helped us last time when Kassel was hunting us down. I only found out later that it was because of you, sister.
It's the same this time. After entering the underground world, he only looked for you through Crazy, and during the battle, he only cared about protecting you. Even when that giant lizard was so murderous, he didn't target you at all. I don't think that Brian is a benevolent person, and I've always wondered what kind of relationship he has for him to care so much about you. I've thought about it, and I only think that he would do so because he loves you. Isn't that right, sister Emily? "
"No, what are you blindly guessing about? It's just that when he wasn't as strong as he is now, I once saved his life, and that's why he's helping me. Don't make wild guesses." Emily vehemently denied it. She knew that she couldn't admit it no matter what, or else it wouldn't benefit either Han Shuo or herself.
"Sister Emily, look at yourself. You still won't admit it?" Cecilia stared at Emily with a surprised expression. She held a small mirror in her hand and placed it in front of Emily.
The reflection of Emily in the mirror was bashful, but secretly happy. This was because Cecilia said that Han Shuo cared about her so much because he loved her, and Emily couldn't hold back her sweetness, which was why she showed it. No one would believe that the blushing Emily had nothing to do with Han Shuo.
Seeing that Cecilia was certain that she had an affair with Han Shuo, Emily softly sighed and said, "Sister Cecilia, to be honest, I do have a good impression of him, but you know my situation. I'm a widow of the Betteridge family, and I'm slightly older than him. Even if I have feelings for him, he won't care. My identity is destined to prevent ordinary men from having wild thoughts about me. Sigh."
Emily sighed in self-pity. After hearing her explanation, Cecilia came to a sudden realization. She thought that Sister Emily only had a one-sided love for Brian. As she thought of this, Cecilia saw that Emily seemed to have a miserable expression, and hastily advised, "Sister Emily, I think that this Brian is definitely not an ordinary person. With his strength, it won't be long before he will grasp great power. You also know that once he has enough strength, there's nothing that is impossible in Lancelot Empire. Don't worry, when the time comes, my grandfather and I will help you."
After hearing Cecilia's words, Emily was truly somewhat moved, especially the last sentence that made Emily's heart overjoyed. Cecilia's grandfather had a noble status in Lancelot Empire. When the time comes, if she and Han Shuo really decided to be together, things would definitely go much smoother if that old man spoke up.
"Really? If Brian and I can really be together, will you let your grandfather help me?" Emily was delighted as she hastily asked.
"Of course, my grandfather listens to me the most. As long as I'm willing to help you, my grandfather will definitely help you." Cecilia replied proudly.
"Then this sister will thank you in advance." Emily was overjoyed as she thanked Cecilia.
"Heh heh, there's no need for us sisters to be so polite. Oh right, tell me how you saved that cocky fellow back then. I'm quite interested in his matters right now! "Cecilia chuckled lightly as she questioned Emily.
As the two girls led the Dark Mantle members further and further away, Han Shuo also stored all the weapons, armor, and money that the skeletal warriors had tidied up into his space ring. Han Shuo's space ring held a portion, while Celt's space ring was also filled up.
Finally, Han Shuo remembered the space ring of the fire grand magus Marceau and had Ancient Lizard King Dagassi break the magical brand on it. From Marceau's space ring, he collected over three hundred thousand gold coins as well as several valuable magical equipment. The most valuable of them all was a peculiar tent.
The tent looked like it could only hold two or three people, but when Han Shuo walked in, he discovered that the space within the tent was much larger than he had imagined. The tent was divided into three levels with over a hundred rooms of various sizes. Each room was decorated cleanly and brightly, and covered with expensive carpets.
There were also several magic laboratories on the top level, including some magical equipment and a fire magic library. There were even two storage rooms with some strange fire magic items inside. It looked like this was where Marceau usually did her experiments.
This seemingly unremarkable little tent was actually an extremely expensive space treasure. The space inside was no smaller than the city lord's mansion in Brettel City where Han Shuo lived. This wondrous tent must've been created by a space sacred magus and a great alchemist working together.
Compared to an ordinary Space Ring, this tent could hold a lot more space. More importantly, when traveling in the wild, as long as this tent was opened, it could hold hundreds of adventurers. To some mercenaries who were out on a mission, this spatial treasure had a value comparable to a divine artifact.
"This thing is not bad. Although it's not a divine weapon, its practical value is even greater. If you want to sell it, you can sell it for at least three hundred thousand gold coins." The Ancient Lizard King said to Han Shuo after learning of the tent's miraculous uses.
"I won't sell such a miraculous thing. I'll definitely keep it for my own use." Han Shuo replied to the Ancient Lizard King.
After stripping the corpses of the surrounding Redbud Knights and dark elves, Han Shuo and Dagassi returned together to the ruined gourd mountain. Thanks to the earth elite zombie, a tunnel had already been dug out from the depths of the ground. The lizardmen all came out one by one.
"Where's our great 'true god'?" As soon as Han Shuo and Dagassi arrived, the lizardman leader with the longest tail immediately asked Han Shuo.
Pointing at the Ancient Lizard King Dagassi, who also had a tail but a human appearance, Han Shuo smiled and explained, "Isn't it right here?"
When the lizardman leader heard Han Shuo's words, he looked at the Ancient Lizard King Dagassi with some shock. When they felt the familiar aura of Dagassi that made them feel at ease and willing to serve him, the lizardmen all kowtowed to Dagassi under the leader's lead, mumbling something in the lizardman language.
In his human form, the Ancient Lizard King was no longer restrained by the ancient magic matrix. He also spoke gibberish in the lizardman language, contentedly conversing with the other lizardmen. Han Shuo didn't understand and couldn't join in the conversation, so he could only stand to the side and watch.
The earth elite zombie rubbed his head and looked at the lizardmen for a while. He was still a bit afraid of the Ancient Lizard King Dagassi, sensing the powerful aura emanating from Dagassi's body. Without a word, he walked to Han Shuo's side and tugged at the corner of Han Shuo's clothes, sending a message, "Is there anything else? If not, I'm going back! "
Han Shuo stared blankly at the earth elite zombie who'd sent this message. Before Han Shuo could say anything, the Ancient Lizard King Dagassi suddenly looked at the earth elite zombie in shock and asked incredulously, "Was, was this zombie warrior communicating with you just now?"
"Eh … I think so." Han Shuo replied. In his heart, Han Shuo was also a bit astonished. In the beginning, the earth elite zombie was also able to communicate with him. It was just that the earth elite zombie had always listened to orders unilaterally, and the messages he sent were simple reports of the battle. He didn't express his own thoughts like now.
It seemed that unknowingly, the earth elite zombie had slowly developed its own consciousness like the Little Skull. This also meant that the earth elite zombie's strength was definitely gradually increasing, otherwise it wouldn't have been able to develop its own thoughts so quickly.
"If I didn't hear wrong, he wants to return to the necromancy dimension on his own. As your summoned creature, can he also have his own consciousness?" The Ancient Lizard King Dagassi couldn't help but ask in surprise and doubt that he could actually sense the message the earth elite zombie had just sent to Han Shuo.
"He's different from ordinary undead creatures. You've also seen that he can use the power of the earth to travel through the earth at will, using the power of the earth to create tunnels. Hehe, this has something to do with the martial technique I practice. I can use this martial technique to change the undead creatures I summon. Not only do I bestow them with higher intelligence, I can also bestow them with greater strength. They even have the ability to continuously evolve. " For some reason, Han Shuo also had a favorable impression of the Ancient Lizard King Dagassi. Han Shuo could feel the Ancient Lizard King's passion and trust in him. He knew that the Ancient Lizard King wouldn't harm him, so he answered truthfully.
"Incredible, truly incredible. Even my master didn't have the ability to bestow undead creatures with intelligence and the ability to continuously evolve. It seems that the martial technique you practice is even more miraculous than I imagined." Dagassi sighed.
"Hehe, I also feel that the martial technique I practice is very miraculous. I believe that when I break through again, I might be able to possess the same strength as you." Han Shuo recalled how Chu Canglan was able to travel to the moon at the Nine Changes realm. He knew that once he reached the Carnal realm, his strength would definitely explode by ten or even a hundred times, so he spoke with confidence.
"Very good, I really look forward to our next meeting. If I'm still alive, we will definitely have the opportunity to meet again. Perhaps at that time, you really will be able to help me. " Dagassi said gratifyingly, then "mumbled" to the lizardmen leader.
After Dagassi finished speaking, the lizardmen leader respectfully said to Han Shuo, "From today onwards, we lizardmen of the underground world will listen to your instructions."
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