Andrius was stunned and subconsciously turned around to look.Otto appeared behind him, holding a stone box. It was the same one that Andrius had taken from the crack in the statue.Click...Otto exerted a slight force and opened the stone box.Inside lay a key. The key was shaped strangely with a hint of black. It was clearly not an ordinary item.“At the end of the cave is a hole. Here is the key.” Otto handed the key to Andrius.Andrius did not hesitate and took the key, then headed to the end of the cave, where he found the keyhole mentioned by Otto.He inserted the key.Click, clack, clack...Soon, there was a strange sound.Then, the entire mountain shook violently as if an apocalypse had befallen.Andrius was slightly surprised, but when he saw the old man standing there calmly without any intention to leave, Andrius also grew calm.Clack, clack...Amidst the tremors, a stone door appeared at the location where he inserted the key. It split open and revealed the int
The First War God was dead, and he was trapped here.If Noir and Halle returned safely, they would surely gather the Lycantroops and do something rash.That was not something Andrius wanted to see.“I’ll inquire for you.” The maid nodded and left.After eating, Andrius continued to cultivate day and night. He even forgot to eat and sleep.Andrius did not know how much time had passed.All he knew was that the energy within him had become robust and powerful. He could now control the Spirit-devouring Insect in his body, preventing it from wreaking havoc and forcing it to a corner where it struggled to survive.Thunk...Just as he took a long breath, someone entered the cave, accompanied by a gust of wind and light. It was the successor of the temple, Otto.Whoosh...Otto moved in a flash and appeared in front of Andrius.Before Andrius could ask questions, he suddenly swung a knife toward Andrius’ neck. The strike seemed slow but carried immense force.If it connected, Andri
“You need to completely remove the Spirit-devouring Insect and face three moves from me. There is no other way. Don’t even think about taking a step out without my approval.”After saying that, Otto moved his hands behind his back and swiftly left the cave.Andrius fell silent.Then, he made up his mind to continue cultivating, hoping to deal with the insect as soon as possible and then leave this place.At the same time, something major was happening outside.In the East River State, several dozens of people disappeared daily in Sumeria. Whether it was from checking surveillance or interviewing the locals, there were no clues to the disappearances. It was as if those people had evaporated.In addition, a strange illness was spreading in Sumeria and its surroundings. Once infected, the person would become lethargic, physically weak, and drained of energy, making them extremely frail. Even holding up a fork to eat became extremely challenging.The combination of these two events
In the office, Noir quickly checked all the information.He soon noticed something suspicious. These missing people were all young and healthy individuals, and their bodies were in excellent condition.Some were even former soldiers, athletes, elites, and so on with strong physical attributes.Meanwhile, those who contracted the strange illness were quite ordinary. They either had pre-existing medical conditions or were infected through ordinary transmission methods.There seemed to be no connection between the two groups.Furthermore, none of the missing individuals were among those who fell ill.“Could it be...”Noir had a reason to be suspicious.Did the Second War God abduct these missing people?After all, these healthy individuals vanished without a trace.Within the Southern warzone, only the Second War God had the capability to make people disappear unnoticed. Moreover, he had a strong motive. It was to use these people for researching insect soldiers!After thinking
The two of them were probably the people closest to Andrius.After meeting again in Sumeria, they fell into a strange silence.Not long after, Noir sighed and broke the silence. “What brings you here, Ms. Fullberry?”Halle said solemnly, “I have the latest information on the missing people.”The missing people!Noir never thought that Halle would know about this and hurriedly asked, “Tell me. What’s going on?”“Actually, since the missing people cases and the epidemic outbreak started, I’ve had a suspicion in my heart.”Halle said, “My guess is that the Second War God is behind this. Only he would happily defame Andrius like this.”Noir nodded slightly. He had the same thoughts.Halle looked around and lowered her voice. “That’s why, from the second day of the incident, I secretly assembled a team to investigate this matter.“The team comprised of some trusted members of my family and some private detectives I hired. I instructed them to carry trackers and listening devices a
Noir’s body shook, and his gaze when he looked at Halle became complex.Andrius’ life or death was naturally of immense importance to him. He once again fell into silence after hearing Halle’s words.“That’s right.” Halle looked at Noir again. It seemed like she was not just talking to him but also to herself. “Andrius isn’t dead. He’s still alive!“In fact, when I first started investigating this matter, I was afraid.“However, when I thought that what I was doing was something that Andrius would spare no effort to do as well, and it was something he considered his duty... I gained strength and hope.“I was no longer alone. I wasn’t walking this path by myself!” At that point, Halle’s eyes filled with tears.“It was as if Andrius was still hiding in the shadows, quietly watching our actions. When we’re in danger, he’ll step forward to reverse the situation and make everything right again!”Noir stammered for a moment, not knowing what to say.Could Andrius really still be aliv
The Swallows must be included among them.“However...” Otto frowned and said, “Although the Insect Ruler is dead, his younger brother joined a family in central Florence. He has been in hiding for many years, and no one knows what plans he’s brewing.”Andrius’ heart skipped.The Insect Ruler’s brother would not be much inferior in the field of insects than the Insect Ruler himself. If a person like that was determined to use insects for evil, it would pose a significant threat and harm.“That’s why I’m giving you this ‘Art of Controlling Insects’ manual and the Insect Controlling Flute. Hopefully, you won’t be forced into the defensive if you encounter this person in the future.”Andrius felt immense respect and hurriedly thanked Otto. “Thank you for your care and guidance, Elder Price. I will always remember your teachings!”Otto nodded and did not continue the topic. He merely said, “Close your eyes. I’ll send you away.”Andrius did as he was told. He did not know how much tim
Andrius frowned slightly and pushed open the door.Hiss...As soon as he entered, he saw a girl bound with ropes inside.The girl had disheveled hair, a sickly pale face with traces of blood at the corners of her mouth, and her eyes emitted an eerie red glow, making her look ferocious.As soon as Andrius entered, the girl noticed him and immediately started hissing and struggling fiercely, as if she wanted to break free and tear him to pieces.Andrius was shocked. Although he only glanced at this girl briefly, he recognized her immediately.She was Vivian Gibbs, Conrad’s daughter!Andrius had crossed paths with her several years ago.However, Vivian had always been quiet, especially after her mother passed, and spent her days reading the Bible in isolation. How did she end up like this?Andrius rushed forward.Hiss!Vivian continued to struggle, appearing extremely feral.Andrius ignored her and carefully observed the situation.Suddenly, he noticed the external injuries o