It’s actually a brand new Dungeon Card!
Lin Lan’s spirit lifted as he scanned the text introduction before quickly resting his gaze on the ’data corruption’ gibberish with a slight frown.
He recalled seeing this strange gibberish on the identification screens of the ’Fake Philosopher’s Stone’ and ’Blood Activation Gel’ produced by the Reconstructor, as well as Eleanor’s ’Angel’s Right Eye’ pocket watch.
Is it the influence of the stars?
No... it’s unrelated to the starry sky...
Lin Lan shook his head, dismissing the thought, and shifted his mind.
During the days of going in and out of the Ideal City, he had somewhat figured out that the characteristics exhibited by the Star Calamity were the ’parasitic’ nature at the soul and data level, rather than ’distortion’ against rules.
Although both are extreme pollution, there’s a fundamental difference in the details.
On the other hand, the gibberish phenomenon started before the arrival of the starry sky.
Back during the peak of Celestial Principle civilization, the company consultant actively researching gel formulas encountered some unknown influence, with no team members surviving, and the specific details were completely replaced by gibberish...
It’s the hallmark of the Celestial Principle civilization.
As if something forcibly ’distorted’ the truth, it spread throughout the facets of civilization like a toxic sore, with the chilling gibberish being just pus oozing out from the sore’s edges.
Lin Lan lightly exhaled.
To uncover the mystery, he might have to wait until the new Dungeon unlocks so he can see for himself.
The new card quietly lay within the card album, currently just a translucent prototype, without patterns on either side, with a progress bar slowly moving forward below.
Lin Lan withdrew his gaze, refocusing his attention on the Blond Witch.
Everyone had already gathered around.
Lucia stood beside the Lord, her small mouth babbling nonstop, quickly recounting her experiences and the Empire Princess’s actions.
"Princess Valentina actively protected you?" Eleanor said with a peculiar expression.
"She doesn’t seem like a bad person."
Lucia nodded: "It was only when I took out the Explosive Bomb that she ceased blocking the swarm and left the audience stand."
"That’s indeed strange..."
Eleanor muttered, "Everyone knows, the ruling class of the Old Empire was all infected by the Black Emperor as mad butcher lunatics..."
In fact, the friction between the Alliance and the New Empire was inherited from the Old Empire.
Even when the Old Empire was at its zenith, the Black Emperor’s brutal ambition knew no bounds.
To expand the Empire’s power, the Black Emperor went insane and established legions, often proactively invading surrounding island countries, where any resisting racial forces suffered merciless suppression by the Mechanical Legion.
It’s during that era when the seeds of hatred took root and began to sprout.
Regrettably, even when the Mad Emperor was assassinated on the throne, the ’heroes’ who resisted the tyranny did not bring peace and hope as they gathered around the collapsed throne, burying their heads and devouring.
Sweet power essence dripped from their mouths, and so the Empire’s evil intensified, with the earth’s suffering never ending.
"I understand! It’s said that Princess Valentina never had a lover all her life."
Eleanor slammed her fist into her palm, her gaze darting back and forth at the First Mate: "I guess the Empire Princess might have a peculiar penchant..."
Lucia, without a word, went over and sank her teeth into the Captain’s tail.
Both seemed unconcerned about the changing scenes, for in the deep chaos of the Gray Realm, any bizarre happenings might occur, as ’common sense’ never prevails in the Gray Realm.
Having experienced too many adventurous journeys full of oddities, Doragon People and the Witch, in their eyes, it suffices for people to stay alive.
However, for Lin Lan, he must ponder each detail worth attending to.
According to the Empire Princess’s description, Lucia fell into a pure ’Data World,’ so perhaps that’s part of the Celestial Principle Divine Kingdom?
Valentina remains vengeful, and she still appears youthful, much like the legendary undying ghost.
Is she... really still the original ’Valentina’?
Lin Lan’s thoughts expanded, Wendy had unknowingly drawn near, observing the boy’s weary face without a word.
Ed and Old Dean stood stunned to one side, reminiscing about the Witch’s just-told experiences, with their hearts half as overwhelmed.
Not even mentioning the weighty Old Empire Princess, just hear what Lord Roland did with them—
Venturing into the Gray Realm’s seas, exploring the Celestial Principle civilization, directly confronting Star Calamity, opposing the colorful swarm, pillaging the Gray Realm’s treasures...
Such heroic feats took only half a day?!
What a joke!
Even those Alliance agents specifically responsible for packaging and promoting celebrity voyagers couldn’t concoct such an incredible absurd story!
Were it not for Treasure Peak there right before him, Ed might’ve considered the Blond Witch a raving lunatic.
At that moment, he heard a command from Lord Roland.
"Ed, first arrange to seal off this area. Other than the managers and Civilian Corps I’ve designated, no one else is allowed into the manor."
Lin Lan spoke sternly: "Next, we must seize time to sort out all the useful treasures and materials."
As the sphere of influence gradually expands, Lin Lan doesn’t intend to deliberately hide his ’special ability’ from his subordinates anymore.
However, he’s not inclined to explain anything specifically, don’t ask, because the answer is the magical racial ability.
"Yes, my Lord,"
Ed turned to leave, no matter his inner turbulence, this cold-faced Alliance officer remains as always vigorous and resolute.
"Lord Roland, how do you plan to deal with these treasures?"
Old Dean stepped forward and asked nervously.
The obese merchant was filled with uneasy tension as he confessed: "Actually, I lack sufficient sales channels and fear I’m unable to help you quickly convert them into wealth..."
"No worries, Mr. Dean, you and Charles need only focus on managing those ’artworks’ enough."
Lin Lan exerted effort to lift his arm, patting the man’s shoulder, he smiled: "Go ahead with the work, Mr. Dean, I trust you."
"I... will not disappoint you!"
At that moment, Old Dean felt fiery enthusiasm surging forth, his face turned crimson: "From now on, I will strive wholeheartedly to assist the Ark’s prosperity!"
Lin Lan maintained his smile, watching the obese merchant hurriedly depart.
Truthfully, there’s so much ahead yet to come? The days of uncovering treasures are still ahead.
Yet, the next moment, Lin Lan noticed the Dungeon Cards in the Apocalypse Card Album clearly dimmed.
[Note: The Red Moon has exhausted its final force for you, and the Dungeon Card ’Sunken Ideal City’ is now completely locked by the Ouroboros Angel, with the exploration difficulty significantly increased!]
[The lost traveler found their own harbor, and so, the gentle moon again closes its eyes]
[From now on, wishing you good dreams]
Lin Lan stood frozen in place.
"Lord Roland, what’s wrong with you?" Beside him, the observant Wendy noticed the gray-haired boy’s stiff expression.
"Nothing..."
Lin Lan sighed softly: "I’m just a bit exhausted."
Looking at the system notification, his feelings became inexplicably complex.
Indeed, Lin Lan had long realized the ’Red Moon’ within the Dungeon is an entity equivalent to the ’Eternal Fierce Sun’, but he couldn’t find a way to communicate with it.
"You should really take a good rest, Lord Roland."
The blue-eyed girl gently supported the gray-haired boy’s shoulder, speaking softly: "You truly look unwell at the moment."
Lucia anxiously stuck out her tongue, remembering how exhausted Roland became since she held his hand firmly in the dream.
"Lord Roland, your health is very important!"
The young maid also stood on her tiptoes, grabbing Lin Lan’s arm and shaking it: "Little Lisa has already prepared fish soup for you!"
"Thank you, Little Lisa." Lin Lan rubbed her head.
"Ugh~ I really need a good night’s sleep too."
At this moment, Eleanor also stretched languidly, her graceful figure’s outline suddenly apparent.
She looked at Lin Lan, raising her eyebrows: "Want to join me? My embrace is very warm~"
Lin Lan: ...
Clearly, the one with peculiar penchant is you, Haki Long!