Pig-headed warrior: "??? Mobi? Welding?!"

Astounding Chemical Pool: "As everyone knows, Astarte doesn't change clothes... Now, don't just stand there looking silly, Lord Demon King is summoning you! Hurry up and show him the latest product from our Universal Giant Enterprise Imagining Group! Try to kill a few more before the dog carries it away."

Pig-headed warrior: "Damn it!!! You're screwing me over!"

Testing the equipment from the Imagining Group came with risks, especially when Mr. Old Buddy provided it for free.

Yiye Zhiqu silently noted this in his heart.

Not far away, Zheng Fangxing and a bunch of life profession players were seen walking out of Iron Teeth City, holding a large pile of iron tubes shaped like muskets.

It seemed to be a miniature version of the "Magic Crystal Boosted Cannon," primarily modified from labyrinthine tier-one tubular materials, making it look rather abstract. The actual effect was also quite abstract, with the power varying depending on the demon crystal inserted and the charging time.

However, the relative advantage was that this gadget wasn't fussy about its user; even the Mole People could operate it easily as long as they could pull the trigger.

The only downside was that it was quite exhausting to use.

Even if it didn't accidentally burst its chamber, the blast force was enough to be described as astonishing, fitting for expendable creatures like the Mole People or skeleton soldiers.

Seeing the commotion outside Iron Teeth City, Zhuangzhuang, sitting on Bond's shoulder, vaguely guessed something and shouted at the players.

"Wait a second! Did something happen in the labyrinth? Are you—er, we getting into a fight with humans again?"

Although the Iron Teeth Tribe hadn't arrived here yet when the Demon King's army clashed with humans, Zhuangzhuang still heard about the feud between them.

"No, no, the opponent is something else, this time the surface humans are allies," Astounding Chemical Pool shouted at him.

This guy's tone was becoming more and more like that of the Mole People.

Considering that all skeleton pronunciations were the same, these Mole People might not necessarily sense the nuance just by listening to the Translation Crystal.

"Allies???"

Zhuangzhuang opened his front teeth wide in surprise, having never heard such astonishing words, then followed up with another question.

"Then who's the opponent?"

Astounding Chemical Pool: "I heard it's something called Chaos."

"Chaos!" Zhuangzhuang's face changed color instantly, almost falling off Bond's shoulder, but after stabilizing himself, he yelled, "I know that thing! It's not good news! The dwarves who enslaved us were devastated by that thing!"

"So we plan to sort them out... How about it, are you coming with us?" Astounding Chemical Pool chuckled maliciously, eager to stir up excitement.

Zhuangzhuang's eyes rolled around, and he suddenly had an idea, pointing grandly into the crowd of mice.

&"You! Sharp Teeth! You! Missing Ear! And you, step forward! You guys go and support the Demon King's army!"

The ones he pointed out were all former dignitaries of the Thirteen Teeth Council.

Having never been on the battlefield before, they were instantly horrified and sat paralyzed on the ground, unable to speak.

"We don't need these useless bodies; just send that big guy over there," Astounding Chemical Pool pointed at the huge mechanical dog from a friendly competitor but then rubbed his chin, muttering, "Though, I wonder if it can make it up there?"

As soon as the Translation Crystal translated his creaking voice into human speech, the paralyzed council members on the ground started screaming.

"It's fine, it's fine, there's another entrance!"

"Yes, yes! I know of a big one nearby!"

Astounding Chemical Pool immediately perked up, punching his palm with his fist.

"Great! Then you follow us."

Sharp Teeth, Missing Ear: "Ah ah ah??!"

Ignoring the noisy Mole People, Zheng Fangxing gave Astounding Chemical Pool a displeased look.

"Our equipment is still being adjusted, is it really appropriate to just throw it into the front lines like this?"

Astounding Chemical Pool said grinningly.

"What's the issue! It's perfect for adjusting on the battlefield! If it weren't for you guys ruining our prototype, I would've even thrown Wagga Number One into the fray."

Zheng Fangxing finally sighed in resignation.

"If it causes trouble for the Demon King, it's on you."

The person of mention was not one to let things slide lightly.

He had merely demonstrated his talent in the field of home design, yet since then, the Demon King had never sought him out alone again.

"It's on me, it's on me," Astounding Chemical Pool waved his hand nonchalantly, adding, "After all, I'm already too deep in debt to worry."

Zheng Fangxing: "..."

Not far away, Alakdo led Iron Teeth City's construction crews as they also gathered together.

Standing in front of the spider swarm, it roared with a passionate and stirring voice.

"Minions! Lord Demon King once ventured beyond the labyrinth for us! Now, the time has come when Lord Demon King needs us!"

"Ssss ssss sss——!"

The swarms of Earth Cave Spiders issued a sizzling hiss, and that earth-shattering sound was enough to drive anyone's sanity plummeting—

whether they were friend or foe.

From the third level of the labyrinth to the surface of the Demon King Territory, players summoned by Lord Demon King gradually put down what they were doing, picked up their gear from the conscription barracks, and formed groups to assemble at the flag marker on the map...

Whether it was the members of Dragon Roaming hunting monsters in groups or the three Little Demons tinkering with their spinning machines... at this moment, they had only one mission.

It was to sacrifice their lives and even souls for Lord Demon King!

Since the target was the entrance not far from Mist Town, naturally, the grand commotion caught the attention of some adventurers in the labyrinth.

Such united actions by the monsters in the labyrinth were reminiscent of the days when Reggie Dragon was alive.

Could it be—

The rumor was true?!

Had the Demon King truly resurrected?!

The humans' fear on the surface +1.

Just as the adventurers inside the labyrinth were filled with doubt and uncertainty, far outside the Thunder County in Campbell Castle, the old Duke, who had been confined to his bed, slowly sat up and turned his gaze westward, looking toward Thunder County.

Compared with a month ago, he had aged a great deal, seemingly having transformed from a robust warrior into an old man nearing the end of his days.

The only thing that hadn't changed, it seemed, were his eyes.

Though aged, they still retained their authority and sharpness.

At that moment, footsteps came from outside the door, and a Knight clad in plate armor entered and knelt on one knee before his bed.

The heavy plate armor seemed as light as paper on him, its silver luster radiating a sacred aura.

"My lord, news from Thunder City, the local church has detected chaos corruption... but they are currently unable to pinpoint the source of the pollution,"

Withdrawing his gaze from the window, the old Duke looked at his subordinate and spoke slowly without revealing his emotions.

"Stand up and talk to me... tell me, has the Knights found anything?"

The Knight nodded slightly, stood up, and continued.

"Yes... recently, Sir Mel Knight reported that the active Undead Mage near Thunder City was suspected to be an envoy of chaos; he uncovered traces of the Madman during his investigations and has already executed a suspect contaminated by chaos."

The Duke of Campbell fell silent for a long time before he slowly sighed.

"You know... what I'm most worried about now is not the citizens of Thunder City but our Sir Mel Knight."

The Knight was slightly startled and then loyally stated.

"My Lord, please be assured, Mel White's loyalty is beyond reproach. The White family has served you for generations and even more so, served Saint Sis."

The Duke of Campbell shook his head.

"That is why I am more worried that he is becoming obsessively focused."

The terror of chaos lies herein.

It tests not only people's devoutness but their reason as well.

Regrettably, his time was running out.

To defeat Reggie Dragon, he had drawn the Inheritance Sword "Light of Praise" and summoned the spirits of the ancestors to possess him.

This should have been a task for younger members.

But he truly didn't want his children to bear such an immense burden... They had more important things to do.

Such as leading the people of Campbell Duchy into a happier life in a new era without the Demon King.

What he hadn't anticipated, however, was that right after Reggie Dragon fell, a greater storm followed closely behind...

He did not long for an eternal life.

If only Saint Sis could grant him a bit more time.

The Duke of Campbell closed his eyes, silently praying in his heart.

And what he did not know was that in the labyrinth out of his sight, his loyal subordinates were converging with the army of the Demon King…

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