The game has become a real alternate world-Chapter 702 - 384: Heading to the Secret Place

The little conflict has settled.

Everyone sat back in their seats.

Only the three hunting dogs—Little Bell, with a big bump, whimpered outside.

"It's been a long time since I've tasted such delicious food."

Terkel said, slightly relaxed, as if the previous little conflict had never happened.

The whole person instead became more relaxed.

"Are your resources scarce?"

Alicia asked keenly.

Terkel glanced at her and nodded slightly. To be honest, among this group, the only one he felt uncomfortable with was this blonde, beautiful girl.

Just standing next to her, Terkeer felt uncomfortable all over.

No way, Alicia is a Saintess, even if she does nothing, the naturally emitted Holy Light Energy would make any creature with Evil Energy feel uncomfortable.

Upon hearing this, Alicia glanced at Kana.

It seems the Night Watchers are going to use their usual resource tactic again.

At that moment.

The door was suddenly pushed open.

"Father, you haven't..." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Before he could finish his sentence, he saw the situation in the house, the large table was filled with people, with the aroma of dishes permeating the air.

How did this look like a dangerous situation?

These people were savoring their meals.

His father appeared to be eating the most, with an expression of enjoyment.

Although he knew his father could be quite irresponsible, he didn't expect him to be this irresponsible.

"Ah, my child, come quickly, these dishes..."

Before finishing his sentence, seeing his son's somber face, he silently closed his mouth.

And this person also probably understood that there didn't seem to be much conflict on both sides, silently putting away his weapon.

He observed everyone present.

Especially Kana, and the sword floating behind him.

"Don't be nervous, Videl, they are all guests."

A large figure appeared behind him, needing to bend down to enter through the door.

Standing about two meters high, close to three, broad-shouldered and muscular, clad in thick armor.

The whole set of black armor brought him a heavy sense of oppression.

However, his face was determined, appearing affable and amiable.

Terkel stood up, bowed slightly, showing respect.

"Tower Master, you're here."

Everyone blinked, looking at these two strangers who had entered.

The seemingly powerful Tower Master, was at Level 11.

And the solemn middle-aged man who had just rushed in was at Level 8.

"I am Steward, the Tower Master of Yongyuan Village. Welcome strangers, I am aware of what just happened, follow me."

Saying this, he left again.

Everyone looked at each other and followed Kana out.

There were no more people outside.

Clearly, only these two had arrived.

The stern middle-aged man known as Videl swept his wary gaze over everyone.

Then glared fiercely at his father.

Just like that, everyone followed the Tower Master into the forest.

As they walked into the forest, the surrounding vegetation seemed to have intelligence, moving aside to make a straight path for them.

The Tower Master's voice came through.

"Regarding the purpose you mentioned, I'm skeptical, but regardless, you've come a long way as guests.

I hope you abide by the rules here and do not disturb the peace of our people."

Kana nodded slightly at these words.

"That's expected."

"Then that's best."

Saying this, the Tower Master started speaking on his own.

Speaking while walking.

"About a thousand years ago, our ancestors came here, hidden in the depths of this forest.

The Demon's Blood in our veins comes as a cost of combating demons, a curse from the Abyss.

This prevents us from coexisting with outside tribes, so we hide here, living our lives in isolation from the world.

Though often we send people out of the forest to acquire the resources we need and learn about the outside.

Overall, we remain closed off, not understood by the world."

The Tower Master succinctly outlined their history.

Hearing such history, Kana could only say it was correct but not completely so.

"About ten years ago, the Demon's Blood in our clansmen began to boil, becoming active.

We tried various methods but could only barely suppress it. If we don't find a way, soon the new-born children will become actual demons."

With this, he said nothing more.

Just adding what Terkel hadn't exchanged with them before.

They hadn't walked far.

They seemed to pass through an energy membrane.

In an instant, the scene before them was no longer forest but rather a sparse little town.

This little town was established on a hill, with various buildings surrounding the hill.

At the top of the hill stood a black spire.

The spire was very rough, seemingly made of some kind of black stone.

Now they understood why the leader of this place was called the Tower Master.

The entire town was built around the tower.

From afar, this town seemed not much different from other places, just an area for ordinary people to live.

Except for the swaying magic power.

And the unabashed Power of Evil within that magic power.

By just sniffing slightly, one could even capture a faint sulfur smell in the air.

All signs indicated this area imbued with thick Demon Power.

The magic power of this area converged here, a Magic Node of the region.

Just through the membrane, the evil and ordinary magic were bound here.

That's also why the magic density outside felt very ordinary.

"Indeed, a hidden retreat," Bobo said.

However, as they gradually approached the village, the outermost buildings, they truly saw the difference from ordinary villages.

Since everyone was of equal existence, the demonic features were unashamedly exposed.

Their appearance similar to humans, but with varied skin colors.

Black, reddish, pale, even milky and transparent.

Some had dense scales on their necks or cheeks.

Some had strange, curved horns on their heads.

Some had extra eyes or multiple pupils in one eye.

Additionally, genuine demons could be seen walking through the village.

Though these demons were clearly lower demons, inferior even within the demon clans.

Apparently controlled by the villagers here.

"Holy Light above." Anita murmured, following Alicia.

They understood why isolation was said to be necessary.

If they weren't isolated, the conflict would be unimaginable.