In a forest almost cut in half by seawater.

A new conflict is erupting among the survivors under the attack of the Dust Beast.

Although Ronald used the "Labyrinth Storybook" to drag himself and the Dust Beast into the labyrinth game, time outside does not halt because of this.

A day ago, the Dust Beast was just dragged into the labyrinth.

At that time, the casters were still in shock, and didn't quite understand what had happened.

But as time passed.

Some casters who witnessed Ronald and his companion's actions spread the specifics, and those aware of the situation naturally formed various ideas.

And thus, conflicts arose.

The citizens of Hamonot, having lost their city, were seen by the military of Lin Yin City as the defeated party of the war, and treating them as refugees posed no issue.

However, the people of Hamonot were rather unique.

Due to customs and city ethos, relationships among people in this city were closer, forming psychological ties higher than city resident identity.

So when Lin Yin City's military took various actions, amidst complications and interferences.

The surviving parties erupted in conflict, escalating from small to large.

In the ensuing half-day, around the forest near the bay, the casters once again fell into battle, this time even involving ordinary citizens.

Simultaneously, due to the chaos brought by the Dust Beast earlier, both sides' formations were completely disrupted, leaving Lin Yin City's soldiers weaker individually than Hamonot's casters without the aid of military combat.

Even though there was a clear gap in numbers between the personnel on both sides.

Yet under various influences, the battle in the forest created a delicate balance.

If you simply look at the data.

It almost seems as if Hamonot's city defense barrier hadn't been broken, and both sides were continuing a battle of attrition on equal footing!

Of course, each person's heart varies.

In Lin Yin City's military, some were emotionally broken by the previous Dust Beast and current forest battle's fear; on Hamonot's side, there were those who realized the city was destroyed, and the situation was irretrievable, beginning to retreat toward the exit of the forest.

Among the latter, was Hamonot's city councilor Dalmann.

In fact, earlier after the Dust Beast landed, this astute governor understood the futility and began fleeing with his most valuable possessions and some aides.

Only at the time, he was with the large escape group from Hamonot.

Due to his position and the surrounding citizens, it was naturally impossible for him to leave openly.

Yet the subsequent battle gave this man an opportunity.

After half a day of combat, dawn arrived.

The man finally saw an opportunity, under both physical and mental exhaustion, he left the large group alone.

Dalmann took this rare chance seriously.

He even abandoned his last loyal followers, holding only a briefcase that he hadn't separated from since leaving the city, and slipped away under the cover of night from the forest.

Under the threatening night sky.

Dangerous spells mysteriously shot from afar in the forest.

Dalmann, acting alone, barely traveled a few hundred meters and already faced three unknown sources of attack.

The former city councilor revealed his abilities at this moment.

He showed no intent to identify the identity of the spell sources, merely sensed magic fluctuations nearby and recited a spell, tossing out a colorful liquid.

Under this move, almost no one could confront the city councilor.

Every attack carried out in the dark simultaneously vanished in the pitch-black forest, Dalmann, on the escape, seemed like a battlefield cleaner, leaving no creature able to move where he passed.

However, when he walked almost a kilometer.

Dalmann's face began to pale, cold sweat uncontrollably poured forth, even his originally steady breathing began to falter.

He felt increasing pressure.

This feeling not only stemmed from the surrounding battle danger, but also from the constant spell usage wearing him out.

Especially now, it's already dawn, the distant sky revealing a thin layer of aquamarine.

Dalmann knew if he didn't seize this chance to flee.

Once the sky fully brightened, the difficulty of escaping the forest would drastically increase!

He gritted his teeth and advanced a few hundred more meters.

Finally, Dalmann dared not gamble with his physical state to continue, choosing to play his final card, reciting a chant:

"I summon you, Spiritual Body Lama, under the supreme power of BERALANENSIS, BALDACHIENSIS, PAUMACHIA, and APOLOGIAE SEDES, I summon you forcefully!"

At the spell's completion, the magic circle appeared on the trees beside Dalmann, and a raven fluttered down from above.

Then this magic-summoned creature transformed.

Appearing in the form of Demon Rame, reappearing by Dalmann's side, supporting its fragile summoner:

"Lord Dalmann, the situation seems urgent."

"Did you not say earlier, only if necessary should I reveal myself, otherwise remain hidden?"

In reality, Dalmann had long prepared an escape route.

After discovering Lin Yin City's military, this city councilor truly hid a powerful combat entity like Lama rather than deploying it in the battle.

Only when his life was threatened.

He was forced to summon the great demon to his side.

"Lama, this is not the time for talking, take me away immediately!" Dalmann promptly stated his need and added, "Along the way, kill anyone who tries to block us, don't let anyone obstruct us."

Lama naturally wouldn't refuse the summoner's request, nodding promisingly:

"If this is your will, I shall comply."

The great demon supported its summoner out of the forest.

Since they didn't want to be discovered, they dared not fly away, only advancing under the forest's cover.

However, after summoning the demon, Dalmann's luck improved, encountering no adversaries for a long period, nearby coincidentally being a battlefield gap.

They traveled some distance.

Lama curiously asked:

"Lord Dalmann, are you really planning to abandon Hamonot?"

"Hamonot? There's no Hamonot anymore in this world!" Dalmann fumed, pointing to the forest behind, "Look back and see, does any shadow of that city still exist on this land?"

Yet, as Dalmann vented, an elderly voice suddenly sounded in front:

"Dalmann, why are you here?"

"And isn't this Lama, who you claimed was dead!"