"Don't be so eager to leave, my friend. There's something I need to ask you."

The voice came from behind, and Herag turned to see the same few people he had noticed earlier.

Bawei said expressionlessly, "Who are you?"

Herag replied, "I'm a formal member of Serlandir, here on a mission."

"Someone from Serlandir?" Bawei was somewhat surprised and continued, "A lone mission? What kind of mission would a Liquidation Wizard be assigned in a polluted zone?"

Bawei instinctively didn't believe him. He's a veteran of the polluted zone, and has never heard of any faction sending a Liquidation Wizard on a mission there.

The kid obviously wasn't being honest, he was just giving a roundabout answer.

Herag replied, "It's confidential, so I'm unable to answer."

Bawei asked, "You say you're from Serlandir, but how do I know you're not just saying that? Show me your Talisman Stone to prove your identity. Otherwise, I'll have to treat you as an Abyssal Cultist."

He signaled to the others, who subtly moved in and formed an invisible circle, blocking Herag's path.

"I'm just a minor character without anything valuable on me, why make things difficult for me?" Herag said.

This was the last situation he wanted to encounter, being alone and powerless in a polluted zone was too dangerous.

If you should cross paths with a Pioneer Squad like this, you're just waiting to be slaughtered.

When power becomes overwhelming, rules and civilization no longer matter.

Bawei spoke gravely, "I'm not one to enjoy banditry, but my instincts are usually spot-on. I have a feeling that you're somehow linked to our missing companions. The moment I saw you, this feeling was incredibly strong, which is why I stopped you to inquire."

"Companions? That definitely has nothing to do with me, I haven't encountered anyone else." Herag immediately thought of Booker and the others, but maintained his composure.

Bawei sneered, "You're lying. Now, hand over your Talisman Stone. I want to verify your identity, otherwise I'll have to get rough with you. And I warn you, don't lie in front of me."

Herag realized in that moment this man must have some means to discern if others are lying.

He glanced around; the magical power aura emanating from these people was thick, clearly prepared to act.

If he dared to move, he'd undoubtedly be attacked immediately.

Most importantly, this Level 2 Wizard was fixated on him, leaving Herag no opportunity to escape.

He had no choice, forced by circumstances, Herag took out his Talisman Stone, activated his personal information, and tossed it to Bawei.

Though the Talisman Stone couldn't use the Magic Net, it still had functionalities that didn't rely on it.

Bawei retrieved the stone, reviewed it, and said, "Herag, so you are indeed with Serlandir. Level 1 Witch Array Master, Level 1 Alchemist—impressive skills. Unfortunately, after today, there will be no more Herag."

After speaking, Bawei gathered powerful magical energy in his hand.

With a loud bang, Herag's Talisman Stone shattered into powder.

Herag's face tightened, understanding what Bawei intended.

By destroying the Talisman Stone, his location couldn't be tracked.

In the polluted zone, once Bawei destroyed the stone and eliminated Herag, no one would know.

Given Herag's status as a formal member of Serlandir, just stealing his Space Ring would result in complicated follow-up issues.

Bawei didn't want any trouble, so he planned to simply kill Herag.

Since it was confirmed that Herag was linked to the disappearance of Booker and others, eliminating him seemed reasonable.

As for the specifics, interrogating Herag's soul after killing him would provide clarity.

Having destroyed Herag's Talisman Stone, Bawei was ready to take action.

He looked up and noticed Herag staring behind him with a highly surprised expression.

If it were only Herag, it wouldn't be a big deal; such tricks wouldn't fool a Level 2 Wizard.

The problem, however, was that even the two Pioneer squad members who moved behind Herag were staring with sheer terror at something behind Bawei.

Bawei felt a sudden, intense unease, and as he spun around, he was greeted by a sight that made his hair stand and his heartbeat nearly stop.

A pair of enormous eyes were staring blankly at him; looking upward, he saw the full visage of a colossal head.

Two massive hands rested on the cliff edge, the huge head quietly observing Bawei and the others.

Herag, standing farther, could see more clearly.

This was a Giant standing in the Great Rift Canyon.

Herag wasn't sure how deep the canyon was, but it definitely surpassed fifteen hundred meters.

Judging by the Giant's gesture, it seemed to be leisurely leaning against the canyon edge, listening to Bawei and the others.

"Great... Great Demon..." Sean said with a shaky voice, recognizing the entity before them.

Upon hearing the term from the man behind him, Herag quickly queried Shenlan's database, soon understanding what a Great Demon was.

A Great Demon is a legendary demon possessing Level 3 Wizard's strength.

Its immense stature generally stands around eighteen hundred meters tall, with an incredibly robust physical power.

Even though a Great Demon is assessed at a Level 3 Wizard's power, it doesn't mean a Level 3 Wizard can challenge it.

No Level 3 Wizard would willingly engage with this creature, as ordinary magic is mere scratching to it.

Its high health, strong defense, and powerful attacks make it an extremely formidable demon.

From its appearance, a Great Demon is a humanoid demon, even its facial features are similarly positioned.

No one knows how a Great Demon comes into being, nor where it originates.

Now, this Great Demon stood in the Great Rift Canyon, looking blankly at everyone.

The cold night wind swept through, leaving the scene in silence; no one dared speak.

The silence was such that Herag could hear the breathing of others, revealing their tension from their breath.

Bawei similarly remained motionless, not daring to make a move.

They couldn't discern what the Great Demon intended; it merely fixed its gaze without attacking.

As long as the Great Demon didn't initiate attack, they obviously wouldn't act.

Fleeing was out of the question too; suddenly running might provoke the Great Demon to chase them.

No one understood why a Great Demon would be in the rift, speculating it lay sleeping inside and was awakened by noises above.

Herag took a deep breath, finally understanding the source of his unease while flying over the Great Rift Canyon.

He never anticipated such a terrifying entity lurking below.

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