Chapter 187 -185-Chaotic Battle
"Dark Lord? You mean those scurrying rodents?"
Lana was skeptical.
The Azure Empire had its share of Heroes and Dark Lords, but it also wielded overwhelming power compared to other kingdoms on the continent.
Nearly all the Heroes had been incorporated into the empire’s forces, while those Dark Lords who claimed islands were turned into corpses by the empire’s naval fleet.
Thus, Lana had little interest in anyone claiming the title of Dark Lord.
Understanding Lana’s disposition, Bain offered no further explanations.
"I’ve modified Oksd’s eyeball for you," he told her. "Your plan from here on out depends entirely on you; I won’t lend a hand. Consider it a test."
"Understood, Master," Lana nodded, watching as Bain left her residence.
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Deep Inside Red Jade Valley
After fending off the blood-soaked mud creatures, the adventurers found themselves in a rare moment of unity, conversing and sharing their exuberance at having survived.