Blood tax

Chapter 357 Never Experienced
The camp fell into a freezing silence.

Neferti looked around at the circle of investigators, begging everyone to say something quickly.

"These are some poor pioneers," Miss Wendy, who listened carefully to the message, took a glance at the paper full of words from the professor's hand, and said slowly, "We will share their names and the findings of this investigation. It has been brought back and returned to the world."

The emotions of Professor Julian, the leader of the forward group, and several other professors did not seem to be affected.Soon, the fourth message deciphered showed what they had gained.

"The warning messages on the walls once made us daunted, but we are so lucky to be here, and the bright future is in front of us, now is not the time to stand still.

"Unknown parasitic life devoured the ancient giant snail. Anyone who even looked at its squirming flesh-like twisted form and ugly jointed limbs would classify it as a terrifying evil.

"The entrance of the Flesh Lair is like a human throat, the size of a cave, hard and damp. The temperature here is very high, the further you go in, the more terrifying the illusion of walking into the belly of a giant beast.

"After about half an hour, we came to a storage room, or the chamber of the altar. Large and small bottles and jars were randomly piled up there. The material of the containers was exactly the same as that of the walls, and they were strong and strong.

"Here we found it!

"What was presented to us was a dead monster.

"Its body is huge, nearly four meters tall, and its humanoid torso and limbs are huddled together. It is conceivable that it was even bigger when it was alive. The head of this creature is like the head of a squid, flat and long, with a long jaw. The tentacles with suckers, and the claws and pincers of crustaceans appear on the upper limbs, all of which have been petrified.

"After a simple perspective analysis, the structure and organization of the unknown creature is extremely complex, completely different from the known life. Even if it loses its vitality, everyone present is still amazed by its existence. Its appearance confirms our conjecture, So far, our investigation has gone smoothly beyond imagination. Everything follows the oracle and has not deviated from our guess.

"This is an unknown life that has evolved to a very high level, and it is the key evidence leading to the mystery of the ancient times!
"Now that we have completed the crucial node, the next job is to analyze the secrets hidden in the deep-sea giant snails and mysterious creatures, and guide the way forward for our cause.

"Your Excellency Erem, Lord Adbalan and I have unanimously decided that Naira should not be allowed to continue to take risks. We arranged for people to send him and some samples back to the camp tonight, and it is also convenient for the camp team to understand the situation. Please feel free to comment if you have any questions. inform."

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"It is likely to be a family member of the gods, or even a descendant with blood," Miss Wendy said in a hoarse and extremely excited voice, "Quick, send them a message, I want to know the detailed composition of this creature immediately. No, I Go there and study with them."

"Not tonight," Professor Lafayette remained cautious and rational, "The environment here is unfamiliar and dangerous, and the echo signal is not stable. The existence of this camp is the key to ensuring the retreat of the entire investigation team. We cannot go AWOL until a unanimous decision is made to change the plan."

That being said, Griffith could still see waves of tension and excitement on Professor Lafayette's face.No doubt, after learning of such an astonishing discovery, the scholar was preoccupied with winging himself and flying to the sample.

That night, the camp group began to rest.Most people are excited and can't wait to get the news ahead.However, Professor Julian did not send any more messages.

There is no doubt that they must be dissecting the newly discovered samples overnight.

Instead, everyone began to look forward to Naira's arrival, hoping that he could bring back some valuable clues.

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Near midnight, Naira finally returned.Escorted by Knight Patorion and Wizard Reik, another investigator, he returned with several full rucksacks.

In fact, with the astonishing strength he showed before, the accompanying Extraordinary couldn't be considered a guard at all.

Meeting the mysterious boy again, Griffith almost instinctively became wary.The power "Nostalgia" that Naira used not long ago is powerful and without warning, and has a deep connection with the life thread of Void.

Naira didn't notice anything unusual.Like everyone else, he simply said hello to the Dantès couple without paying more attention.

The entire camp was thrilled with the return of the trio.

Surrounded by excited, pale faces and eyes shining with ecstasy, Naila looked so calm and cold, like a saint who is not touched by the world, as indifferent and clean as a sage who surpassed instinctive desires .Even the hug Neferti gave him was just a light pat on the shoulder in return.

The extremely excited Patorion Knight and Lake Wizard talked about what they had seen and heard.

"Professor Julian believes that the unknown life form is the key to solving the puzzle, and he even perceives that there are more discoveries that can guide us in the chamber not far inside the giant snail."

"Lord Erem disagrees. He hopes to complete the dissection and investigation on the spot, and don't rush to open more chambers."

"The ground there is very dirty, rotten fluid flows across the river, and there are tapeworm-like worms wriggling in the foul-smelling flesh and blood. If we want to rest, we have to take turns to go outside the giant snail."

Knight Milban, Brother Bolton, Miss Wendy and Miss Willow asked this and that excitedly.

"Did you collect some bug samples?"

"Are there any particular spots and patterns on the walls or domes, and what do they look like?"

"What about our wish, did Lord Adbaran say anything?" Knight Milban asked with his eyes shining after taking a sip of it.

"How long will it take? Cough, cough!" Brother Bolton was particularly excited. He grabbed the wine jug of the Milban knight beside him and was about to take a few sips into his mouth. "Is there any wine? Give me some !"

However, he shook the jug for a long time, but not a single drop fell from it.

"Drink this," Naira handed over a small jug, "golden rum, but not much."

"Okay, okay! I'm not welcome," Brother Bolton took a few more gulps from the kettle, wiped his mouth and looked at Naira and muttered, "Your wish has come true, unlike us..."

Miss Wendy kicked the monk to stop his nonsense and say more things that shouldn't be said.

What are these Odessa people planning?Griffith sat by the crackling bonfire, poking a few freshly caught giant crabs from the Chaos Sea with branches.

The Extraordinary who once fought against Griffith and was eliminated, and the Extraordinary gathered here have different extraordinary paths and beliefs. Among them, there are not a few knights and priests who believe in righteous gods such as Holy Light.However, they all converted to the Outer Gods in the Void, and they were regarded as extremely evil and dangerous kings of the undead in the past.

If there is not enough temptation, these Extraordinary people who already have a high status will not give up their current status and defect to the banner of the evil god.

The strands of life in the Void hold the power to wither and revive, and the converts must have come for this.So, what is the purpose of Naira, who is very likely to be the hand of God?

"Ah, no, Haidee," Griffith touched the girl beside him with his arm, and asked in a low voice, "Do you know the secrets beneath the Turan Swamp?"

"I know, it's the territory of dreams, and there's a tributary flowing from the swamp into the Chaos Sea," Arendelle put her hand on her forehead, feeling a little sluggish, "Do you think it's strange? These people have converted to the king of the undead , but brought his divine hand to the territory of the dream god to search for completely different mysteries."

It was strange indeed... Griffith also kept a careful eye on the Odessa in the camp.The most dangerous Naila and the extraordinary demon hunter Diaz with restraint are both preparing to rest, and there is no sign of danger.

"Some people think that the master is the god of dreams," Arendelle continued to explain in a low voice, "but, according to the investigation of my people, the master has occupied this world a long time ago, lurking in the dark abyss. The breath of fear is still different from the Outer God."

Griffith asked: "You mean, the master may be the incarnation of dreams in the world, or a clone with flesh and blood?"

Alandelle turned around, patted the knight's shoulder like a pillow, squeezed his arm, then leaned up, twisted, and whispered in his ear: "All I know is that a master is more mysterious than a demigod, More far away, maybe it is the hand of God in a certain sense. The hand of God of the two outer gods is about to meet. In this case, all I can think of is hunting, fighting, or...

"It can't be mating, can it?"

A fiery warm aroma lingered in Griffith's ears, making his heart beat faster and his whole body hot.

"The master's condition doesn't seem to be good, or in other words, it's not suitable for this world," Alandelle's soft voice seemed to echo directly in the depths of her heart, "Knight, what did you encounter in Canaan? The elf lady met When it comes to some danger, I heard that there is the shadow of the ruler behind."

Griffith nodded slightly.

When Galadia was in distress in Canaan, the cultists took her to the hidden altar of the Lord of Desire and Fertility, and planned to use her as a vessel to descend into this world.

The elven cultists who were annihilated in the event definitely referred to their evil god as the "lord", not the god of dreams...

This matter has not been followed because of Ms. Aviana's protection of her daughter.Judging from the currently known information, the Juggernaut is probably in a sealed or other bad state, and does not have a suitable body to walk in the world, otherwise he would not be looking for a descending container.

Griffith, who was sitting by the fire thinking, gradually became sleepy.

The current actions of the Odessa people may be precisely because they are trying to take advantage of the current situation, concentrate the hand of God and the sealed item, and prepare to seize part of the power of the master to strengthen the strength of the party that weaves life.However, is it possible to carry out this kind of action of preying on the hidden existence that is close to God?Ouch--!
Griffith, who was distracted, suddenly had his finger pinched by a crab.These seafood grown on the wild coast are not only delicious, but also quite ferocious. This pliers actually cut the finger of the war knight.A few drops of blood rolled out from the wound.

"You will be pinched by a crab..." Alandelle sat up straight in surprise, "Shall I bandage you?"

"The creatures here are really extraordinary," Griffith shook his bleeding finger, "It will heal soon."

As soon as the words fell, the bonfire made a "crackling" beating sound, and a shadow appeared in front of the sight of the two.

Griffith suddenly raised his head and saw Neferti standing quietly in front of him.The red eyes seemed to be covered with a layer of mist, and the delicate cheeks were as lifeless as a doll.She stood there without saying a word, the shoulder straps of the skirt slipped down, revealing the delicate white jade-like clavicle and the undulating outline of the shoulders.

The girl squatted down and crawled in front of Griffith. The slightly raised waist and buttocks under the nightgown were covered with a delicate halo by the bonfire, docile like a kitten, showing the beautiful arc in an unimaginable way. The angle was presented in front of him.

Griffith was stunned and subconsciously leaned back.Neferti raised her head in a daze, brushed her drooping white hair and pressed it to her ear.

"What did you do to her!" Arundel rubbed her eyes, thinking she had misread, and exclaimed in a suppressed voice.

Me, what have I done! ?

Griffith couldn't even speak.

(End of this chapter)