"Exquisite!"
"It's really wonderful!"
The appearance of the Shadow Demon is a fact that proves that Isaac's analysis of the principles of this "multiple magic circle" is basically in place.
However, even so...
Seeing this shadow demon, silently and without any warning, it appeared from the darkness at the base of the target.
Isaac couldn't help but feel admiration in his eyes.
Even more so, he started to sigh and praise.
"This triggering sacrificial circle was supposed to point to the bottomless abyss, but Hellast was able to correct it to... this pointing place should be his own demiplane?"
"What's even better is that this basic six-pointed star array is not only part of the chain of magic arrays, but its own independent efficacy is not affected in any way."
"and……"
Looking at the incorporeal shadow demon, Isaac paused for a moment, and there was clearly a strange look in his eyes.
It wasn't until the Shadow Demon felt a little frightened by his gaze that he continued: "If my observation is correct, what this six-pointed star array is summoning to sacrifice is also your own power."
"Sacrifice with the power of demons, summon demons, and slaughter the demons, and then fill the six-pointed star array with more power..."
"This recycling is always in motion..."
"As expected of the legendary mage who single-handedly built the 'Maze of the Earth'!"
Isaac couldn't help but click his tongue a little.
Just from the lack of warning when the shadow demon appeared, he could tell that it did not come from the "bottomless abyss".
Therefore, the records in the rumors must be correct!
Hellaster is truly a Hellaster, and actually regards demons and outer evils such as demons as the "source of eternal motion" in the Lost City of Earth!
These tanar'ri and baatezu not only have to dig holes for him, but also kill for him. If they gain a little bit, they will probably be exploited by him...
This is truly an example of a legendary mage!
It's a pity...it's still crazy after all!
Otherwise... Today, he is not here to explore the Mysterious City of Earth Lines. It is more likely that he is here to pay a formal academic visit!
There was both regret and... in his eyes.
"mercy?"
Combined with the weird look from the weird person below, these words...
The Shadow Demon suddenly understood the meaning of his gaze.
For a moment, I was no longer in a hurry to take action, and felt more like "being understood"!
The dignified Tanari were known as "devils" by thousands of planes, and they respected and feared each other. But who would have thought that they would be humiliated to this extent by that lunatic!
"No matter how sophisticated the spell is, what's the use?"
"Even the 'oath binding' was broken, and the 'promise' was just a fart, so...he finally suffered retribution, suffered backlash, and went completely crazy!"
"One day, when he completely falls into the abyss, and even his soul is swallowed by the abyss... it will be time for us to be liberated. We can wait for that day!"
The thoughts in the shadow demon's heart were vented involuntarily in response to the gaze of the man below and the impulse of "resonance".
In the past, in this Lost City of Earth Lines, he did not dare to insult that person even a little bit.
"It's indeed a demiplane!"
Isaac's heart moved at the words of Shadow Demon.
Suggestion!
With his extraordinary intelligence bonus, a mere shadow demon was restrained in his thoughts without even realizing it.
What was supposed to be a killing turned into a complaint.
As long as the meaning in the words is different from the Shadow Demon's understanding, he will refute it.
Just looking at the Shadow Demon, without refuting the direction of the "Six-Pointed Star Array"...
Obviously, these Tanar'ri were indeed banned in certain demiplanes by Halast!
However, it is not very clear whether these demiplanes exist in connected planes such as the star realm, or are "embedded" in the Mysterious City of Earth Lines and become some hidden layers...
Just as he had this thought, Isaac's heart moved again.
"No, you can still make a certain degree of judgment!"
"It's more likely to be the 'hidden layer'!"
After all, Halast is based on "chaos" as its essence, and the same is true for Leyline Maze. So, with his usual "frugality"...the Tanar'ri, who are the "spokesmen of chaos", should naturally be Leyline Maze, Constantly dedicating their strength, even their essence!
His expression remained motionless, but the "pitiful" look in his eyes became more obvious. Isaac shook his head slightly, as if he couldn't bear to remind him: "It is said that he has lived for at least several thousand years, and he is the one who really fell." Into the abyss... His students are probably already mastering the Lost City of Earth Lines.
Forget it, I wish you good luck. Maybe someone will find a loophole in this Earthline Maze City and break it sometime?
I have heard that in recent years, the beholder over at Skull Harbor has been thinking about the Earthline Maze City.
Moreover, over in Waterdeep City, the 'Black Staff Archmage' and the 'Seven Sisters of the North' have been combined. It is difficult to say whether they will continue to tolerate Halaster.
In addition, it is said that the 'Doomsday Reptile' and the 'Bite', these two giant dragons, have also been plotting against Waterdeep, and Leyline City is also under their secret gaze...
If something unexpected happens in Hellast, and it triggers them, maybe you really have a chance to escape! "
"The beholder in Skullport?"
"Eknanza?"
"This is impossible. Although the 'Eye of the Elder' is powerful, it is definitely not his temperament to directly confront the Lost City of Earth!"
"The Archmage of the Black Staff and the Seven Sisters of the North..."
Shadow Demon's eyes flickered again and again following the words below.
But...followed by another constant shaking of the head.
Although he has been imprisoned, neither he nor they are completely ignorant of the surrounding situation.
He has a certain understanding of the Eye of the Elder, the Archmage of the Black Staff, and the Seven Sisters of the North.
Maybe these people might really be Helast's formidable enemies, but as long as Helast doesn't leave Leyline Maze, as long as the battlefield is here...
Whether they can beat them or not, let's not talk about it for now, just... can the Black Staff Archmage and the Seven Sisters of the North ignore Waterdeep City above?
On the contrary...
His mind was thinking and thinking unconsciously. At this time, the Shadow Demon had completely forgotten the mission of "taking action". There was even a look of gratitude and confusion in his red eyes. He spread his wings and fell silently from the ceiling. He said with some curiosity: "I know about the beholder in Skull Harbor, the Black Staff Archmage and the Seven Sisters of the North. However, we don't know the origins of the 'Doom Crawler' and the 'Bite' ? Could it be that they can be compared with the Black Staff Archmage and the others?"
Shadow Fiend, this is the natural assassin in Tanar'ri.
As an assassin, he is naturally sensitive to certain aspects.
At this time, he didn't know if it was an illusion, but he seemed to have a feeling... maybe, it was really possible for them to encounter some kind of opportunity!
After rejecting the possibility of "Eye of the Elder" and "Archmaster of the Black Staff", naturally, he focused on the two names of "Doomsday Crawler" and "Bone Skewer".
Now that this person has said that these two are giant dragons...the giant dragons don't care if Waterdeep City is in turmoil and disaster. If they come to attack the Lost City of Earth and still have this ability...
"Helast's apprentice is indeed mastering Leyline Maze!"
"The 'Doomsday Reptile' should not be in the Underdark!"
From the Shadow Demon's reaction, Isaac quickly completed capturing some information.
After all, the mad mage is crazy, and Earthline Maze City is still stable. It should be his apprentices who are maintaining the rules!
This is no surprise.
But...this guy has never heard of the "Doomsday Crawler"!
If it weren't for hiding through the environment of "Maze of the Earth"...
His heart wrinkled slightly, but Isaac's expression did not change. He said slowly: "'Doomsday Reptile' is an ancient black dragon lich, and 'Bone' is a powerful green dragon..."
While speaking, he was still observing Shadow Demon.
From his eyes, he never found anything strange. Finally, Isaac stopped some thoughts.
"Bone-gnawing" or not, it doesn't matter.
Although this green dragon does exist, and although the strength of this green dragon is indeed good, according to the data of the Dragon Worship Cult, it is said that it has a power comparable to or even surpassing the ancient green dragon.
However, this is still not Isaac's focus.
The only thing he wants to test is the "doomsday crawler"!
There have long been signs that the "Doomsday Reptile" seems to be related to Waterdeep City, but there has been no substantial progress.
Sometimes, Isaac also wonders whether this "Ancient Black Dragon Lich" is really hidden in the Lost City of Earth!
After all, he had information channels over at Skull Port, and the only place he couldn't get involved in was the Lost City of Earth.
But looking at it now...
Not only has this Shadow Demon never heard of this name, but he also has no actual understanding of the concept of "Ancient Black Dragon Lich"... Then, the possibility that it has nothing to do with Earthline Maze City is rapidly increasing!
"Doomsday Crawler"!
It was one of the two goals that the great Dragon Queen cared about in her early years.
Back then, if the Dragon Queen's warning could be found, and if he really wanted to take action, he and Alex Cole would join forces!
This time he came to the deep water in person... Before Laila and the others, he didn't want to reveal any meaning, so as not to be reversed, but before this shadow demon, it was just right to test it out.
Using suggestion techniques, combined with words and expressions, even though Shadow Demon was a tanar'ri, for a while, it felt like he had known him well and had a relationship with him for a long time.
Soon, those who wanted to know and investigate, as long as the Shadow Demon knew, either indirectly or directly, all fell into his hands without the Shadow Demon himself being aware of anything unusual. Under control.
It means that the environment in the Magic Pillar Hall is not right, otherwise the two of them might have to sit down and discuss their friendship.
until……
"You mean, there was a tanar'ri who actually surrendered to him and even knelt down and gave him her real name?"
Isaac's somewhat surprised look was conveyed through his eyes.
The Shadow Demon looked disdainful: "Those guys are not tanar'ri, and they are not even 'Lomara'. Moreover, even if they gave their true names and gave everything to that person, that person would not be the same." Let them do whatever they want. Aren't they still sealed in a demi-plane, and can't they only come out to breathe through the 'Hall of Mirrors'? No matter how hard they kneel, the lunatic still doesn't like them..."
As he spoke, Shadow Demon's eyes showed disdain and contempt, but also real frustration.
In fact, it was those "Mirror Demons" who knelt down but were still ignored. They Tanari were the ones who didn't really kneel down!
But whether you kneel or not...they are both dejected and hopeless!
That's exactly what he said.
Suddenly, as if he thought of something, the blood-red gaze of the Shadow Demon flashed again.
Looking at the human race opposite, he raised one of his paws towards the west of the hall and said: "If you are interested in those guys, just go over there and have a look. The 'Hall of Mirrors' is over there. Those guys They don’t have any skills in other areas, they only specialize in illusions, and the environment of the 'Hall of Mirrors' is just right for them..."
Shadow Demon's entire body is basically incorporeal, so it can lurk in any darkness and shadow, and therefore can perform any "shadow world walking", including "shadow escape".
The only thing about his body that has a real physical form are the claws and fangs that are comparable to magic weapons!
One paw pointed to the west of the hall, and the other paw was placed on Isaac's back, very naturally, as if guiding him.
"'Hall of Mirrors' and illusions?"
"So it's the 'Mirror Demon'?"
"It's a pity...it's a little late!"
Isaac followed the shadow demon's claws and looked over there. Another dark color flashed in his eyes.
Not enough time?
As soon as his voice came out.
Shadow Demon's blood-red eyes suddenly shrank. A moment ago, it was a natural movement. At this moment, the sharp claws on Isaac's back were filled with dense magic power, an edge sharper than the blade of a sword, and... countless more... Shadow, a sudden burst of extreme speed!
Shadow Demon is born with the ability to explode at extremely high speeds in a short period of time.
It's too late!
The sacrifice array only sacrifices the power that was previously "charged" into the "Magic Pillar", and it will not be consumed all at once.
Therefore, his "arrival" is naturally limited in time.
When the time comes, either through massacre, enough energy can be charged into the "Magic Pillar".
Otherwise, you have to sacrifice your own flesh and blood, even your life!
That's why...
"Suggestion!"
When the time-limited alert is triggered, the Shadow Demon reacts.
It's suggestion!
Suggestion can affect the target's thoughts unknowingly, but it has a maximum limit. Once this "influence" actually threatens survival, no matter how strong the "suggestion" is, it will directly The ground woke up.
then……
Whether to choose to sacrifice this "friend" or to sacrifice oneself... Naturally, for the Shadow Demon, there is no need to make any choice!
Of course, because of my "friend", I can complete the "hint" to him without any resistance...
The Shadow Demon tried his best to keep his friendliness until the last moment.
But... the "friend" actually knew that "it's too late"!
Explosion of speed!
Prepare for the Shadow Curse to activate!
Shadow Escape is in progress!
In an instant, Shadow Demon's extreme reaction...
But, it’s not quite done yet…
The whole world is shrinking, and he is alone, like an ant, facing the insignificance of the doomsday disaster...
As the words "Friend" came out, the infinite mind was imprisoned, and the whole body of Shadow Demon suddenly froze.
