Chapter 377
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Chapter 377: Doyle Candice Completely Understood!
Inside the torture tower, Lolth did not realize her mistake of not protecting the letter, nor did she realize that Old Harper’s letter saying he was "safe" had been taken apart and changed into a "help me" letter.
But after sending away Old Harper, her expression was still quite serious.
Because Lolth sensed the half-plane energy leaking through the space passage.
It was a kind of ancient magical vibration, completely different from the energies felt in the evil Divine Kingdom’s half-plane or the abyss, yet it was very chaotic and full of unfriendly energy towards living beings.
Moreover, this feeling was not entirely unfamiliar to Lolth.
She had experienced it before in a place near the Demon King Castle…
That was the ancient civilization ruins of the main plane, "Mercury Ruins"!
"Could this be a ruin from an ancient civilization…?"
Lolth was very aware that ancient civilization ruins did not only exist at Mercury Ruins.
However, the only large ruins directly exposed in the main plane were indeed the Mercury Ruins, now under the control of the Demon Army.
As for the remaining ruins, they are like the Divine Kingdom…
Hidden within various half-planes!
They are an incredible proof of ancient civilization, capable of creating a half-plane that lasts for tens of thousands of years, even without gods.
In fact, the "Divine Kingdom of the Disease God" that Lolth visited before is also considered a ruin of an ancient civilization.
It was just later transformed into a realm of evil gods.
The sensation from earlier confirmed to Lolth that the place where Old Harper’s leader is located is not the realm of evil gods.
In other words, it is a normal ancient civilization ruin.
Lolth is very clear that if an ancient ruin existing in a half-plane appears in the main plane, it certainly does not only mean resources and opportunities…
But also danger and chaos.
Most of the "dungeons" that are talked about among mercenaries and adventurers are actually ancient ruins.
Inside the dungeon, there are treasures and also monsters.
There were mercenaries who entered the ancient ruins, which proves one thing.
This ancient ruin is in a "half-plane" that is very close in position to the main plane.
This is definitely not good news for Lolth.
Because, looking at the previous two openings of the half-plane channel in Hillenbrand Town, this place might have some unstable spatial structure—even though she has checked many times and found nothing unusual.
However, the relationship between spatial structure and planes is complex and deep, and even Lolth cannot say she understands it completely.
Thinking of the recent unannounced plane tides, and the two half-plane channels that she knows were opened, along with the fact that the Demon Army opened a stable channel to the main plane only two years ago, Lolth has reason to suspect one thing…
That is, the "interplanar" condition of this world has entered a relatively "closer to the main plane" period.
Many half-planes and other alternate planes of the main plane are gathering towards the greatest plane, which is the main plane itself.
History has recorded times when plane activity was very lively, and the opening frequency of each plane channel increased greatly.
This often brings more "adventures," rising "magic," and extraordinary powers develop quickly, with more strong Superoperators than usual.
Continued development could lead to prosperity or chaos, and sometimes both can exist together.
The changing situation of the main plane might not be a bad thing for Lolth, but whenever there is a shift, it always makes her feel a headache.
Moreover, even without considering the changing situation of the main plane, Lolth has reasons to doubt that Hillenbrand Town, which has had two half-plane channel incidents, could easily become a gathering place for many half-planes and alternate plane channels to open.
One opening may be a coincidence, but two openings… saying it’s a coincidence becomes a bit forced.
In matters like this, Lolth always prepares for the worst—that Hillenbrand Town really has some "problems."
Just thinking about the scene of each plane channel constantly opening around the town sends a chill down Lolth’s spine.
You can’t block everything all at once!
That would be too troublesome…
Moreover, no matter how the situation changes in the mainland, Hillenbrand Town will definitely become the center of attention.
At that moment, Lolth was already thinking about returning the territory to the Demon King.
However… she was just thinking about it.
"Well, at least if we think positively, the fact that this ‘ancient ruins’ plane channel didn’t open in Hillenbrand Town is actually a good thing."
"At least this time, it doesn’t affect me much!"
Lolth thought this and quickly pulled back the Resonance Crystal, just in case the crystal, already tainted by that half-plane’s energy, really attracted the plane channel and backstabbed her.
Just as she was about to destroy the crystal, the window suddenly made a noise.
"Lady Lolth, good news! The Lord of the Demon King has detected an ancient civilization ruin in the half-plane, and the passage has opened! It is located in the United Kingdom of South Sotua!"
An excited Doyle Candice flew in!
"That place is in South Sotua, close to the new western border. As long as you give a nod, Master Lolth, the Demon King will send two legions to push the defense line back by dozens of kilometers, giving you a chance to enter!"
"The Lord of the Demon King said she keeps her promises, and she has granted you the priority to explore the ruins, so you will definitely get access!"
"After all, Lady Lolth, you captured the ‘Divine Favored’! Any reward would be well-deserved!"
As Doyle said this, fear appeared on Lolth’s face, and she quickly refused.
It seems like I really have some problems; why can’t I say it this time… Here comes the bad luck again!
"No, no, no, Lady Doyle, tell the Demon King, there’s no need for such effort, and please do not send the legions…"
As Lolth said this, Doyle looked slightly surprised.
"Oh, but that is the right to explore the ruins…"
As the leader of the Little Devil Guild, Doyle knew very well how big of an opportunity that was!
Deploying two legions would definitely not be too much.
But then, there was suddenly a noise coming from the magic bag on Doyle’s body.
Doyle showed an embarrassed expression and said, "I’m sorry, Lady Lolth, the detector went off…"
Then, she pulled out five or six different types of detectors, revealing a shocked expression.
The five or six detectors from different sources all showed the same thing!
There were remnants of half-plane channel waves here, and they should come from some ruins!
Doyle looked at Lolth in shock, then glanced at the paper bag left by Old Harper on the table, which contained a mercenary outfit, certificates, and money…
"I see now!"
Doyle Candice completely understood!
