Chapter 274: Dekan’s Sell-Out-Clay Tactic |
The eighth level of the Demon Realm Prison, at the entrance to the final ninth level.
Dekan was explaining the tactical arrangements to the others.
This process had already lasted for several hours.
Cloix and Morion had no problems.
But Cornelia's brain was on the verge of overloading.
What surprised Dekan was that although Clay looked very impatient, he had indeed memorized Dekan's tactics completely.
When he quizzed Clay, he could actually answer all the questions.
The reason the tactical arrangements were so lengthy was due to the lack of information.
Dekan had analyzed the mechanism of the ninth level. Logically speaking, the ninth level must also have a mechanism and not be a brute force fight, otherwise even Rank 8 jailers would not be able to pass.
The difficulty would inevitably be extremely high.
After all, it was a Rank 9 boss.
The specific mechanism would have to be seen when they reached the ninth level.
The more thorough the pre-battle preparations were now, the greater the advantage they would have on the ninth level.
Dekan finally finished explaining his more than forty sets of tactics and their derivative situations.
Clay seemed to be getting a headache from listening and began to rub his temples.
“What on earth are you, to make so many preparations before a battle…”
Clay could not help but mutter to himself.
He did not want to encounter such a sinister enemy in the real world.
His caution was outrageous.
He had really calculated every possible situation!
Leaving no way out for the opponent!
Clay really felt that this little succubus was too bright, and he complained:
“The plans you mentioned at the beginning were all fine. I won't even say anything about those low-probability events in the middle. But what are those particularly bizarre situations and countermeasures at the end?!”
Dekan rolled his eyes at Clay and said:
“Isn't it because you killed the Warden that we're missing a key piece of information? Although getting that information might not necessarily allow us to predict the Chief Warden's fighting style in advance, it would at least help me rule out some possibilities.”
“I'm convinced, you guy. I really don't know how your brain is wired…”
Clay reviewed Dekan's tactical arrangements.
He really did not know how to comment.
For Dekan, as long as the probability of an event was not 0, he would seriously consider it, no matter how absurd the event was.
And under already strange circumstances, the countermeasures Dekan gave were even more absurd, like absurdity opening the door for absurdity.
“Alright, everything is ready. Let's go to the ninth level.”
Dekan clapped his hands and said as he walked to the portal.
The others agreed and followed.
…
This time, the portal returned to the stable state of the first few levels.
Soon, they arrived at the final level of this Demon Realm Prison.
As long as they broke out of this level.
They could leave the Demon Realm Prison.
After arriving, Dekan first confirmed that there was a barrier protecting the vicinity before he felt temporarily relieved.
At least this level would not have a dangerous start like the eighth level.
At the same time, Dekan also saw the final rules of this level transmitted from his demon bracelet.
【Treason Hell】
【For every day spent on this level, 90% of your already owned Devil Points, or 100 Devil Points, whichever is greater, will be deducted.】
【When Devil Points become negative, you will be sent back to the first level by the Chief Warden.】
【The area within the portal's barrier is a safe zone. The Chief Warden will not attack it.】
【Leaving the safe zone, the Chief Warden will enter a killing mode based on the situation.】
【You can spend 900 Devil Points to obtain the ninth level's protection, granting immunity to one attack from the Warden, with a 1-minute cooldown.】
【You can spend 9000 Devil Points to return to the portal's barrier.】
【Upon leaving the Demon Realm Prison, the remaining Devil Points will be automatically converted into Demon Realm currency.】
“It seems this level tests one's strength and the accumulation from the previous levels…”
Dekan muttered to himself as he looked at the information of this level and the situation before him.
Outside the portal's barrier, the Chief Warden could be seen from a distance.
The entire ninth level was like a dojo.
And the Chief Warden looked as if she were in ascetic training, sitting in the center of the dojo.
She looked dignified and majestic. Just by sitting there, she exuded an endless sense of pressure.
It was as if once one stepped out of the safe zone, one would be overwhelmed by her presence.
As the previous information indicated, the Chief Warden appeared to be a blind woman.
Her eyes were protected by a metal faceplate.
Logically speaking, even if a Rank 8 jailer arrived here with ample Devil Points, it would be very difficult to force their way past a Rank 9 powerful enemy.
By sealing her own eyes, the Chief Warden gave the jailers some opportunities.
And far behind the Chief Warden, a large portal could be clearly seen.
Through this portal, they should be able to leave this Demon Realm Prison.
On this level, if one had enough Devil Points, it would be a huge advantage.
The mechanism of this level was very simple. The jailer needed to use their own resources and information to break through the Chief Warden's defense line. She would then let the jailer leave, which would count as clearing the level.
Guarding the prison was the Chief Warden's duty, and she could not chase them out of the prison.
“You take care of the Saintess of Darkness and stay in the safe zone. The four of us will go and find a way to hold off the Chief Warden. Once I send you a signal, you take the Saintess of Darkness and escape towards the portal.”
Dekan quickly arranged the battle plan based on the situation on the ninth level and then instructed Cornelia.
“Mm.”
Cornelia nodded seriously.
“Clay, this time we're mainly relying on you. We will fully support you.”
As the only Rank 8 main damage dealer in the team, almost only Clay could withstand the Chief Warden.
And Dekan and Morion were two utility supporters, plus Cloix as a healer.
A perfect three-protect-one lineup.
“No problem.”
Clay exuded strong confidence and was the first to stride out of the barrier's range, showing the demeanor of a powerful expert.
He was clearly eager to exchange blows with a Rank 9 expert.
However, as soon as Clay walked out.
The other three all slammed on their brakes.
And stayed inside the barrier.
Clay: “?”
“Oh no, this barrier is so laggy, the spatial connection is interrupted!”
Dekan shouted in frustration.
He decided to observe from the safe zone for a while.
To be honest, the three of them, as supports, did not dare to rashly step out.
After all, none of them had ever faced a Rank 9 enemy.
Plus, the three of them were squishy. They might be killed in one hit.
It was better to let the tough-skinned and thick-fleshed Clay test the mechanics.
Just by sensing the aura, Clay had already realized the problem at this moment.
He, a main damage dealer, had entered the instance, and all three supports had disconnected.
“You three!! You're selling out a teammate like this?!”
Clay turned his head and roared in anger.
His anger value skyrocketed.
“Clay, are you angry? You are, right? That's right. With the 【Frenzied Demon Heart】, you become stronger the angrier you get. Isn't this also a form of support?”
Dekan stood in the barrier and answered his own question righteously.
“If I hadn't sworn an oath, I would really punch the *** out of you!”
Clay felt his blood pressure was already maxed out before the fight even began.
This succubus teammate was strong, but really too much of a dog!