As the movement inside the [Scarlet Slaughterhouse Fortress] gradually stopped.
The flock of blood birds, which numbered at least hundreds of thousands, seemed to be pulled by some kind of force.
They began to gather together in the center.
Then, accompanied by sharp bird calls, bright red blood mist, and strong whistling sounds, in a lake formed of blood, Orshiga once again condensed into a humanoid individual and walked out slowly.
And inside this fortress at this time.
Whether it's a demon, a human, or some other inexplicable thing.
As long as there is life in it, it has already been eaten away.
Only a dead and empty city still survives.
throughout the process.
During the construction of many defensive facilities, a large amount of manpower and material resources were invested. Whether it was a city wall with strong defensive power that could withstand a siege ram, or a defensive barrier that could block various enemy spells, they did not reveal any signs of damage.
some practical effects.
It’s like it doesn’t exist at all!
It didn’t even bring the slightest bit of trouble to Orshika!
It's also for this reason.
Until now.
The other strategic fortresses in the distance still don't know that this place has been destroyed, and they are still living their good lives contentedly.
——
"[Demon], the related [concepts] of this factor have been collected. Now, it's time to get down to business..."
While mumbling some words of unknown meaning, Orshiga took a step forward, and time and space immediately automatically distorted, teleporting him to an area more than two hundred miles west of the fortress.
There.
The sand and stones on both sides of a river bank were blood red, and a huge river with a large amount of dark purple water flowing in the river channel came directly into his eyes.
Look at the past.
On that endless river, there are only a few special ferry boats.
Nothing.
What this refers to is the kind that is free of even dust and microorganisms.
And that river is the [River Styx] in this [Abyss], and it is also the main goal of Orshiga's trip.
Just like the [River Styx] from the outside that runs through all the [Space-Time Planes] and [Time Axes] in the [Multiverse] gave birth to the [Abyss Demon] from the outside world, causing countless [Planes] to be destroyed.
In this [plane].
This [River of Styx] that runs through all areas of the abyss also gave birth to the first [Devil] here, allowing [Pain] and [Death] to be continuously spread!
Between the two, everything is extremely similar, just like some kind of replica or projection.
The biggest difference is just that the intensity of the two sides is different.
Pretty much, it’s the difference between the beggar’s version and the super luxury version…
And now.
After devouring a large number of local passerby demons, Orshiga's clone has successfully integrated a large number of localized [demon concepts].
To put it bluntly, even if it is a local [pure-blooded demon].
Now, it is impossible to be more localized than him in terms of bloodline!
And this is the vest he specially put on for himself for the next experiment.
It was used to prevent the [Styx River] here from directly integrating him as an outsider...
Although, to be more serious, even if it is a local demon, the [Styx] here can still kill it without fail...
But no matter how you think about it, it is still better than outsiders...
Now, after gently sniffing the smell of the water of the [River Styx].
Orshiga's face.
Unconsciously, a little smile and joy appeared.
It was a feeling that made him feel a little familiar, but also very strange...
He couldn't help but think of his 'mother', the [River Styx] in the outside world...
Even if you are as arrogant as Orshka.
Driven by instinct, when facing the [River Styx] in the outside world, you will still feel subconscious awe.
That is giving birth to the other.
He is also the one who gave him life...
in front of it.
The [River Styx] inside this [Plane] is like one of the countless tributaries of the ocean, and it seems a bit inconspicuous.
but.
Under the influence of some force.
Even the [volume] and [quality] are far apart.
After all, the two still have a lot in common.
The same symbolizes [chaos], [evil]...
And, the same [sacred] and [untouchable]!
Even the life forms that they gave birth to are unable to approach them easily.
Whether it is an [Abyss Demon] or a so-called [God], once it is contaminated by the river water, it will immediately suffer unparalleled erosion.
As a result, it loses its original individual consciousness and life structure, and completely becomes a part of the river water in the [River Styx], flowing randomly in endless time, until everything ends...
Only those guys called [Styx Ferrymen].
As a being who was born with the status of [Boatman], he can float on the [River of Styx] using a boat to a certain extent.
In addition, even a [Demon Lord] like Orshika will face life-threatening danger once he is contaminated with the water of the [River Styx].
It's precisely because of that.
[River of Styx], [Blood Battle], [Abyss of Ruins].
These three threatening places are also known as good places for various [Lords of the Abyss] and [Princes of the Abyss] to fight against each other.
Those three places can either kill them directly or greatly restrict their immortality.
This avoids the embarrassing situation of killing each other after the battle.
——
at the moment.
Looking at Orshika who suddenly appeared next to the river bank.
in the surrounding river basin.
Inside this [Plane], the local [Styx Ferrymen] who specialized in soliciting passengers on the [River of Styx] immediately acted like taxi drivers who saw their customers. Without any hesitation, they all shouted:
"grown ups!"
"Would you like to cross the river?"
"The boat fare is fair enough..."
Even the business slogan was shouted out.
In this regard, they themselves are actually a little helpless.
As a special type of [Devil], although these guys can keep their minds a little normal due to their status as [Styx Ferryman], and have their own damage-free effect, they usually don't need to participate in any battles, and they can't touch other people.
, others cannot move them, they are standard neutral units.
However, their method of harvesting souls has also evolved from hunting prey to collecting boat fees from each person crossing the river.
Therefore, every customer becomes their daily necessities...
on the whole.
It can only be said that there are gains and losses...
And faced with their shouts.
Orshika didn't pay any attention to it.
In front of the eyes of all the [River Styx Ferrymen] present, he slowly walked into the [River Styx]...