My Cell Prison-Chapter 833 - Conspiracy

Chapter 833: Chapter 833: Conspiracy

Chapter 833: Chapter 833: Conspiracy

Several kilometers from the outskirts of Perugia City lay sprawling swamplands.

The air here was stained yellow by the plague, with live fungi coating the bark of trees, their mycelium swaying in the air… Among the bushes, bizarre fungal monsters were a common sight.

However, compared to the monsters composed of fungal clusters,

the swamp was more populated by a type of humanoid creature with deer antler helmets, resembling human shamans.

In the deeper areas, one could find clusters of wooden huts they had constructed.

These shaman priests, carrying peculiar tools, gathered mushroom colonies in the swamp. Through a unique selection method, they identified fungi that met the “standard” and sent them to the deepest parts of the swamp in exchange for the ‘Lord’s grace’.

At that moment,

a massively built shaman priest, also wearing deer antlers, returned to the swamp from the outside world, running on all fours.

After identifying his high rank by the antlers on his head, he made a beeline for the deepest part of the labyrinth.

Bypassing layer upon layer of barriers, he followed the one-way path inside the labyrinth to reach the core area.

Sitting on a giant mushroom chair weaved from various soft-bodied fungi, was the lord of this swamp.

“Anudar, what matter deemed important enough for you to abandon your scouting duty and return to report to me?” asked the lord.

“My lord… the Rat from Perugia City has died!”

“What did you say? Ramsden is dead?

Although the man was a madman and often fed on other demons, he was still relatively cautious and clever. His only flaw was that his madness was uncontrollable… Could it be that he provoked an Ancestor Body stronger than him and got killed in retaliation?”

“No, the humans assembled a large force and launched a siege on Perugia that conformed to the [rules], successfully killing the Rat.

Based on their advancing route, there’s a good chance they will pass through here.”

“Humans? A siege that conforms to the rules?

Since it conforms to the rules, the Siege Index must be less than or equal to the defense index… What were the human casualties?”

“There were virtually no casualties; they secured victory in almost a crushing manner.”

For a moment, the cave fell silent.

However, the lord sitting on the mushroom chair showed little change in expression, merely speaking lightly:

“I’ve met that Rat before; he wasn’t so weak… To be utterly defeated with the same power index surely means he played some tricks before the battle and suffered a ferocious backlash.

By the way, the news of the Rat’s death should have been circulated immediately.

If I include myself, there are four Ancestor Bodies around Perugia City… they must all feel a certain crisis and also show interest in the land of Perugia.”

At this point, the lord plucked a mushroom from his own body and handed it to the ‘messenger’.

“Anudar, take a trip as a messenger to the other three territories and see what the other three lords think.

Also, convey my thoughts.

Since all of us might be targeted individually by this group of humans, it might be wise to unite beforehand and surprise these humans with a sudden strike.

So many unpolluted, strong human knights make excellent fungal cultures~ Using their bodies, we might grow some unexpected high-quality mushrooms, offering them to the master to exchange for more blessings, thus strengthening our swamp.

This batch of human troops is indeed a great ‘fortune’ that must be obtained.”

The messenger, taking the mushroom, exhibited an excited expression; it seemed he had never received such a blessing before… However, he soon recalled some troubling matters and hastily reported:

“My lord, the scale of this human army is much larger than before.

I can sense several exceptionally strong forces… possibly stronger than you, my lord, approaching [Mythical Level].”

“What does it matter, since these humans understand how to exploit the ‘rules’… let us also use the ‘rules’ to play a game with them.”

“These inferior races that always cower within their cities, do they really understand the rules? I doubt it.

“Go now, hurry.”

“Yes.”

Anudar immediately consumed a mushroom from the Lord.

His aura surged wildly as he sprouted two giant spores from his back…

Snap! Accompanied by the splash of juice, two duplicates identical to him landed on the ground.

The consciousnesses connected, and they rushed to three other territories controlled by the Ancestor Body to convey their Lord’s will.

Corresponding to:

1. Building a manor between certain valleys using aerial stone houses, ‘Fan Neijia Shadow Manor.’

2. Constructing a city in the middle of Lake Trasimeno, ‘Toad City.’

3. And a place based on greenery (which scarcely exists under Eternal Night), built in the Castro forest, ‘Greenwood Manor.’

The Lords, originally on opposing sides due to the death of Mouse, became somewhat tense but also fell into an excited state, forming an abnormal cooperative relationship temporarily.

Each also sent Messengers to other territories to conspire and negotiate.

…

‘Resource Gathering’ ended.

Han Dong, despite his privileges, was still taken to Demon King Castle… He discussed the findings from his search during the expedition and what items he had taken.

Regarding matters of the Sacrificial Room and Demon Technology, Han Dong didn’t mention a word.

“You did a great job with the resource gathering!

“After another fifty kilometers, we’ll be entirely out of Holy City’s surveillance area and enter into the completely unknown [Eternal Night World].

“The march speed will decrease significantly, and we will make frequent stops for advanced reconnaissance along the way.

“We will also raid or inspect some small areas with hidden treasures, stone slab record zones, or occupy some gold mines to maintain ‘Endless Energy.’

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“I hope you can actively sign up for all activities related to resources at any time.

“That’s all, we expect to start marching in two hours! Thank you for your efforts.”

The brief announcement ended.

Upon Han Dong’s return to the Fourth Corps, everyone was also making final preparations before departure.

This was just as Mia, stricken by love-sickness, was about to reach for Han Dong’s arm.

Within the Corps, a Scarlet Knight wearing a Red Ghost mask suddenly appeared.

“Nicholas, after our follow-up examination, we suspect you contracted a contagious form of scurvy during the siege.

“Please come with me to the mobile hospital for further testing and treatment.”

“Huh? Oh… okay.”

Han Dong quickly reacted and immediately followed the Scarlet Knight.

The so-called scurvy was merely an excuse… Since Han Dong had made such an impact in the first battle of the Expeditionary Army, as the general of the Fourth Corps, he naturally warranted ‘extra attention.’

“Please come in, Captain Shaia is waiting for you in the director’s office of the Red Cross Mobile Hospital.”

“Good…”