Chapter 287: Merged Zone (2/2)
It's a race against time.
I shook my head and cleared my mind before leading them inside the first Merged Zone.
[You've entered a special zone. Merged Dark World Zone A8]
[This zone is cut off from the World'sSource Energy.]
[The existing Source Energy inside this zone is Level 2 Dark Energy.]
[You aren't adapted to the Level 2 Dark Energy]
[Flux Energy Automatic Energy Conversion can be activated]
[Rate of Conversion: 1 unit of Dark Energy = 3 units of Flux Energy]
[Conversion Debuff: -15% Strength and Endurance]
[This Merged Zone has placed certain restrictions to beings not adapted to the existing Source Energy. 10% Reduced Energy Control and Stats]
Restriction… Just when I thought of increasing our pace, we were met with this.
”Spread out and take care, this one's special so ready a defensive spell or skill which you could activate at any moment.”
I said before turning to the World's Will.
”This time, we'll lead the charge. You felt the restriction, right?”
I'm the only one who got the system notifications about this place but everyone also felt the restriction placed in here. The other four already had a serious look on their faces as they all nodded towards me before taking off to seal any possible exit for any of the Dark World guards to report.
”Yes. I will follow your instruction, that's what my real ego's message before my connection with her got interrupted once more. I also felt that following your decision will produce better results.”
”I see. Thanks for your confidence. What do you think about taking up a name?”
”That's… completely unnecessary.”
”Calling you as the 'World's Will' isn't that original, there's a lot of World's Will after all.”
”I'm not in any place to decide about that.”
”I see. I will bring it up again when the connection gets re-established with her then.”
It might just be me getting tired of calling her World's Will, I don't know. If giving her a name can make an impact on her desire to learn then it will be good for her.
With the four gathering the Dark World guards' attention, I led the World's Will and flew towards the center.
We're still disguised as Noxians but it's not as effective anymore.
After observing everyone in this Merged Zone, I couldn't spot Noxians expendable. And everyone stood vigilant against us
Due to that, I discerned that this will be a lot different than our first clean up. The good thing is… there are no Transcendents. However, their quality is higher than the Zones we passed.
A handful of Rank 3 Mortal and the rest are Rank 4 and Rank 5 Mortals…
Looks like what I'm thinking about just before entering was already happening. They're now enhancing their Mortal Ranks in these Merged Zones.
”Who are you? Why are you here?”
The one who looks like someone who already reached the threshold shouted at me. He's most likely the leader of the guards here and someone in charge of everything.
This Zone is merged from three separate Zones. That's why the devices weren't situated in the middle but they're in a triangular position with each one filled with guards.
The one thing to note though is that these Dark World denizens' attire all looked the same, long white silk robes that covered themselves completely. I don't know if they're attending a funeral or what but I deduced that they're all from one specific tribe in the Dark World.
”We're just passing inspectors sent by 'His Excellency'. Will you mind showing us the result of your work here?”
I don't know if he will bite through it but let's see if we could fish some info before I activated the Orb of Ailment.