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 sign, 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 most 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 in his voice: "If my observation is correct, what this hexagram array summons as a sacrifice is also your own strength."
"Sacrificing with the power of demons, summoning demons, killing demons, and then filling the six-pointed star array with more power..."
"This recycling will never stop..."
"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 bit.
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, actually taking demons and demons and other outer evils as the "eternally moving source" of Leyline City!
These tanar'ri and baatezu not only have to dig holes for him, but also kill for him. If they gain a little bit, I'm afraid they will 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!
In his eyes, there was both regret and...
"mercy?"
The weird look in the weird person's eyes below, combined with these words...
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 exquisite the spell is, what's the use?"
"Even the 'oath' was broken, and the 'promise' was just a fart, so... he finally suffered retribution, suffered backlash, and became completely crazy!"
"One day, when he falls completely 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 person 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!"
The shadow demon's words immediately moved Isaac's heart.
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 Shadow Demon, without any refutation of 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 Lost City of Earth and become some hidden layer...
Just as he had this thought, Isaac's heart moved again.
"No, we 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. Then, with his usual "frugality"...these tanar'ri, who are the "spokespersons of chaos", should naturally be Leyline Maze,
Constantly dedicating their strength, even their essence!
His expression remained motionless, but the "poor" 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 may have already mastered 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 planning the Leyline Maze City.
Moreover, over in Waterdeep City, the 'Black Staff Archmage' and the 'Seven Sisters of the North' have been married. 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 City, and Leyline Maze 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 of Skullport?"
"Eknanza?"
"This is impossible. Although the 'Eye of the Elders' 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... what followed was another constant shaking of the head.
Although he has always 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 really might be Helast's formidable enemies, but as long as Helast doesn't leave Leyline City, as long as the battlefield is here...
Whether they can defeat them or not, let’s not talk about it for now. Just... can the Archmage of the Black Staff and the Seven Sisters of the North ignore the City of Waterdeep 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 'Bone Skeleton'.
? 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 "Archmage of the Black Staff", naturally, he focused on the names "Doomsday Crawler" and "Bonebone".
Now that this person has said that these two are giant dragons...the 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 the Lost City of Earth!"
"The 'Doomsday Reptile' should not be in the Underdark!"
Since 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 "doomsday crawlers"!
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.
"gnawing bones" or not "gnawing bones", 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, 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.
At that time, if the Dragon Queen's warning could be found, and if he really wanted to take action, he and Alex Cole would have to 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 to avoid being reversely plotted, but it was a good time to test it before this shadow demon.
With the suggestion technique and the combination of words and expressions, even though Shadow Demon was a tanar'ri, for a while, it felt like he was already familiar with him and had a long history of dealing with him.
Soon, those who wanted to know, wanted to investigate, as long as Shadow Demon knew, either indirectly or directly, all fell into his hands without 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 is a tanar'ri who actually surrendered to him and even knelt down and gave him his real name?"
Isaac's look of surprise was conveyed through his eyes.
The Shadow Demon was 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."
What do you want them to do? Aren't they still sealed in a demiplane, and can't they only come out to breathe through the 'Hall of Mirrors'? No matter how hard you 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 shadow demon's blood-red eyes 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 on 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 action. At this moment, the sharp claws on Isaac's back were filled with dense magic power, an edge sharper than a sword blade, and... countless more...
Shadow, a sudden burst of extreme speed!
Shadow Demon is born with the ability to perform extremely fast bursts in a short period of time.
Time is running out!
The sacrifice array only sacrifices the power that has been "charged" into the "Magic Pillar" before, and it will not be consumed all at once.
Therefore, his "arrival" is naturally limited in time.
When the time is up, either through massacre, the "Magic Pillar" can be charged with enough energy.
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 be directly
The ground wakes up.
then……
Whether to choose to sacrifice this "friend" or to sacrifice yourself... Naturally, there is no need for the shadow demon to make any choice!
Of course, because of the "friend", without any resistance, the "hint" to him can be completed...
The Shadow Demon tried his best to keep his friendship 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 completely done yet…
The whole world is shrinking, and he is alone, like an ant, facing the insignificance of the doomsday disaster...
As soon as the word "friend" came out, his soul was boundlessly imprisoned, and his entire body, the Shadow Demon froze.