The demigod calculated the distance, opened the gap slightly, and found a new passage.
To understand it in terms of such developments would be overly optimistic.
In my previous judgment, I was more inclined to think that Eco would tear out a few more holes and find more passages.
The current situation the two of them were in was obviously not a simple maze corridor, but more like being trapped in a pile of wet flesh and blood.
If you want to drill holes in it, you can do whatever you want.
"It's really not optimistic."
Facing Eco, who was standing in deep thought, Fu Qian nodded and helped her come to a conclusion.
"...It's weirder than imagined."
Under his guidance, Demigod Eco also took a deep breath and regained his language skills.
She seemed to have no intention of stepping in. It was obvious that she was not naive enough to think that she would find the secret passage by just pulling it.
"It seems like I'm stuck on this long road... I should try to walk outside as much as possible."
"Don't be so optimistic."
Faced with Eco's regret for his action strategy, Fu waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to blame himself.
"I think even if I walk outside, it's just a different way of walking the long way."
…
"So what do you think we should do next?"
Guidance from experts always does not require a second sentence.
The overly cold reality in the description succeeded in making Eco a little silent, and even couldn't help but want to see what he had in mind next.
"The sound of crying is getting louder, and the perception is being suppressed."
Facing the test, Fu Qian naturally did his part and listed the current problems.
"And the changes on your arm seem to be that it is being eroded by this place. It is obviously very dangerous to continue to stay here."
"It makes sense, but then there's a question, why haven't you been eroded——"
Eco's rhetorical question stopped abruptly and he looked at the right hand shown by the other party.
Among them, on the index finger and middle finger, a strange dark green color seems to be seeping out from under the skin, which is in sharp contrast with other places.
"This is the part where the flesh and blood just shattered and grew back."
He explained casually before paying, but he was very calm about such a scene.
"Starting from the weakest part of the body and quietly changing it is very consistent with my perception of certain dark forces."
"You look very experienced..."
Eco didn't seem to know what to comment for a moment, so he praised without any emotional involvement.
"Slightly."
Be polite before paying.
This is not nonsense. The erosion from Alakir not long ago almost completely followed the same principle.
"Very good...then what?"
Eco is obviously not prepared to dwell on this topic.
"Then when the countdown begins, we can't even confirm what will happen if we continue."
"really."
"In contrast, there is one direction that is actually more confirmed."
Fu Qian changed the subject and pointed behind him.
"...You mean we go back the way we came?"
Immediately understanding what he meant, Eco frowned.
"It's hard to say that the route has definitely not changed, but judging from the current situation, as long as we don't take the initiative to open up new routes, at least on the surface it still looks normal."
Nod before paying.
"So if you choose a route that you have already traveled, you should have a higher chance of escaping... But it's not us, it's you."
…
"What do you mean? Where are you going?"
The final twist was so shocking that Eco was obviously unexpected.
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"Of course I'm going to continue."
Fu Qian acted matter-of-factly and gestured towards the road ahead.
"It's so logical, but in the end you don't adopt it, right?"
Eco smiled coldly and seemed to be curious about Fu Qian's explanation for this.
"You asked me just now, so of course I was analyzing your situation."
Before paying, I didn't feel anything was wrong at all.
"It would be slightly different for me."
"What's the difference?"
"I'm too weak."
…
Eco said nothing, while Fu Qian pointed at his face and talked eloquently.
"Considering the difference in strength, you may have room for detours, but for me, it may be a better choice to go all out."
"In the absence of trump cards, most of the safe strategies are slow death. I don't think I have that chance... Time is tight."
After explaining casually, Fu Qian did not pay attention to Eco's reaction and directly made a farewell gesture.
"etc."
However, after just taking a few steps, an erratic figure was already chasing after him.
"I'm not sure of your true motives, but it's obvious that you don't know the Night Bearers that well."
The speed was even faster than Fu Qian's front line, Eco's voice was cold and firm.
"What makes you think I'd go out again?"
…
Is the effect so good? From the looks of it, no matter what pops up later, you probably won’t need to do it yourself.
Facing the demigod who was determined to reach new heights, Fu Qian admired in his heart.
Although the words just now were very stimulating, for him, they did not necessarily stimulate this demigod to continue to be a tool.
As for the original purpose of spending time talking nonsense——
"What worries do the Night Bearers have about the new heir of the Larria royal family?"
I quickly caught up with him and asked casually before paying.
"Why do you ask?"
At that moment, even Eco, who had just done some ideological construction, seemed to hesitate in his steps.
"Everyone and the demigods come here to show their respect in the grand hall. Of course, it can be understood that the royal family in the past was still a bit mean-spirited, but your resentment for not seeing the children for so long seems to be a bit too great."
Before paying, he hurried on without looking back.
"So much so that I have to doubt your main purpose for attending this banquet."
"What kind of risks might the new heir of this ancient bloodline with a weak population carry? So that the Night Keepers need to keep a little watch on it?"
"I suddenly feel... you need to go back with me after this is done."
After the longest silence so far, Eco finally spoke slowly.
"I would like to lend you your kind words."
"...Do you know why the Larria royal family calls their own bloodline gods?"
After some courtesy, the demigod Eco finally acquiesced to Fu Qian's guess and decided to share a secret that had been concealed to help deal with the current predicament.
"Isn't it the divine right of kings? If you want to rule a country, it seems better to have such an explanation."
"Indeed, there are many such families, but only this one can be called a god."
Opening another door in front of him, Eco sighed softly.
"In addition to being powerful, the high-level extraordinary people belonging to this family in history also have a common feature, that is, there is no promotion process. It is like a god directly reincarnated into the body at a certain moment and chose him to become the king." ()
