Inside the dungeon, which was already in turmoil due to [Fredos]'s escape.
Soon, more waves were set off.
A large number of [Illithids] who were idle every day and did not do anything serious were mobilized.
He started working without a license and acted as an investigator.
And a large number of slaves who didn't even understand what was going on were investigated repeatedly, and even had their minds read on the spot...
All these actions can be described as a blanket search!
It is no exaggeration to call it digging three feet into the ground!
And under their expensive search, no matter the cost.
Even though many traces have been processed, they cannot be perfect after all. They were dug out at an extremely fast speed and then restored by specialized personnel...
Just like that, two days later.
A brand new detailed report was placed in front of [Elder Illithid].
On top of that, many things were revealed that had not been recorded before.
For example: In recent times, many of the slaves who have died inexplicably from time to time have a special connection with [Fredos]...
The emergence of this information, coupled with the sudden surge in the opponent's strength, is completely consistent with the records...
[Elder Illithid] immediately felt confident.
I roughly guessed something.
‘The ability to hunt other life forms to steal their power or knowledge...’
'In this case, it is not surprising that [Fredos] can make such a fuss, but it is quite normal...'
As for the idea of sacrificing living sacrifices to exchange power with a certain being, this idea did not appear in his mind.
Because the conditions there in [Fredos] are really very crude, and it is difficult to even find anything worthy of serious sacrifice...
Come to think of it, no one would like that kind of shabby environment and poor sacrificers...
at the same time.
[Elder Illithid], who originally just wanted to capture [Fredos] to vent his anger, finally began to face the existence of [Fredos] in his heart.
After all, the ability to plunder the power and knowledge of other creatures.
In this time and space, although the sense of existence is not overwhelming, it is definitely not too much.
Take [Illithid] as an example.
They are congenital and can acquire part of each other's knowledge by eating each other's brains.
And that is one of their inherent advantages compared to most ordinary races!
so.
Facing beings with similar abilities.
[Elder Illithid] naturally knows what kind of threat [Fredos], who has similar abilities, poses!
Perhaps, the other party has not yet become a person.
However, once the opponent really succeeds in killing some powerful opponents, with the help of this ability, the opponent's strength may triple jump on the spot, and it may even snowball like a snowball, continuously and rapidly getting stronger, leading to the situation turning into a disaster.
Totally out of control!
'His existence has already laid the foundation for affecting the future situation of the entire [Illithid Empire]. We must get rid of that terrible guy as soon as possible...'
After realizing this clearly.
Without any hesitation.
Although he felt a little embarrassed, in order to prevent things from getting worse, [Illithid Elder] quickly contacted the supreme ruler of [Illithid Empire] - [Illithid King] through the spiritual network!
It didn't take long.
It may only be a few tens of seconds.
'Get rid of him as soon as possible, at all costs!'
'I will arrange more help for you immediately...'
The feedback from the [Illithid King] was also extremely clear and decisive.
Every word is filled with murderous intent and determination!
As the [King of the Illithids], he doesn't care where [Fredos] got that ability.
It may come from some kind of [magic prop], or it may come from an innately awakened [special ability].
Since the other party is a foreign race
Then, [Fredos], who possesses that ability, is already on the blacklist of the [Illithid Empire].
In the must-kill ranks that cannot be ignored!
For this reason, in order to prevent accidents from happening.
It's also at this moment.
In various parts of the [Illithid Empire], there are five [Illithid Elders] who specialize in different directions, but are definitely elite. After their expressions changed, they hurriedly packed up their belongings and equipment, and at the same time moved towards
Go to a certain underground city...
There is no arrangement for mobs to be used as experience points for [Fredos], and there is no way to stock them.
Face possible threats!
A serious worry in the future!
[King of the Illithids] directly mobilizes the highest level of combat power.
The intention is to kill him in one fell swoop!
after all.
Facing an enemy with the potential to snowball the situation.
The best solution is to use absolute strength to strangle the opponent in the bud and not give the opponent any chance to develop!
Rather than slowly consuming each other!
At this point.
At that time, it was through snowballing methods that it strengthened itself, thus gaining an absolute advantage and finally crushing the overall situation of the [Illithid Empire]. It also had extremely outstanding experience.
They know it very clearly.
Facing the juniors who keep showing up, as a senior, I must strangle the opponent to death quickly. This is a cruel fact!
——
And another part of the world.
Inside a desolate and hot desert area.
A deep crevice that leads directly to the unknown depths of the earth.
A group of figures also walked out of the crack in the ground slowly and in embarrassment.
Now, feel the scorching air around you and the dazzling sunlight.
They, who have been living in the underground world all year round, also feel like salted fish have landed.
Very uncomfortable!
It has nothing to do with any strength factors.
This is an instinctive feeling of discomfort after suddenly coming to a strange and extreme environment!
Even the most powerful [Fredos] among all the beings present is not immune to this.
For him, facing this extremely dazzling bright light from the outside world was like an ordinary person suddenly facing many flash bombs.
I can't even open my eyes!
After trying for a while, he finally managed to open his eyes and see!
This moment.
Looking up, he was stunned by the endless yellow sand in the sky!
Because, under the burst of sunshine.
That kind of scene is like countless gold...
The entire vast world turned into bright gold!
Seeing such a scene that had only appeared in his dreams in the past, he didn't know that the [Illithid Empire] had arranged a team of [Illithid Elders] to attack him.
He sighed sincerely:
"Is this the world beyond the underground?"
"It's so beautiful..."
"Completely different from the darkness and humidity underground..."