One-Eyed Monster

The people of Moonflow Stream had been through far too much.

The emotional turmoil was so intense that people had lost all track of time.

Whether it was day or night, deep winter or early summer.

Everyone knew that during this long period, they had been ceaselessly fighting the invaders without food or water.

The invader this time was not as simple as those before.

This invader had plunged all of Guru Mountain into a desperate situation. No one could understand how this single invader had managed it.

However, it now seemed the invader’s intention was no longer mere invasion. Why things had developed this way was quite strange.

Now, the entire situation had transcended simple invasion.

The Dark Force continued to expand, and the conflict had escalated into a direct confrontation between the pure Dark Force and everyone.

Wizard Reed had only a sliver of his will left; his original purpose for coming to Guru Mountain had long been abandoned.

Now, the only thing remaining of Wizard Reed’s will was his desire for revenge.

One man’s obsession with power had led to his loss of self, gradually reducing him to a mere vessel for that power. The remnant of Wizard Reed’s will never considered what he would do after defeating everyone before him. Whether he could even continue to exist at that point was a significant question.

But this was not his concern. All he wanted was this power to help him defeat these people...

Therefore, this confrontation had deviated from its original path early on, and now nobody knew where it had diverted.

These changes in trajectory were inseparable from Igor and Kadi. It sounded absurd, but it was true. If not for Igor and Kadi, Wizard Reed would not have been reduced to this state, left with only a sliver of his will...

Igor’s and Kadi’s interference made Wizard Reed lose his direction. At that time, Wizard Reed’s only thought was to ferret out the troublemakers.

After deviating from the original trajectory, the nature of the entire event changed.

Originally, it was a battle between the invader and the guardians. In the end, it became a struggle between the Dark Force and the guardians. Wizard Reed himself had vanished as a result.

Now, only the Dark Force remained...

Kadi’s rampage marked a significant turning point in the entire event.

His rampage could be called a turning point. It made everyone realize the true nature of their situation: a direct confrontation with the Dark Force.

Their strength was considerable, but it wasn’t enough to deal with the Dark Force.

The main reason was the asymmetry of information.

They knew too little about the Dark Force. For some unknown reason, the Dark Force was a complete mystery to the entire world.

The development of the Dark Force had also been insidious and quiet.

Wizard Reed’s appearance also served as a warning: the Dark Force they had once scorned now demanded their serious attention.

Unbeknownst to them, the Dark Force had risen rapidly, catching them off guard. Kuyi Tulan of the Alchemy Workshop, in particular, felt this profoundly.

As far as Kuyi Tulan was concerned, he had been accumulating power, preparing to strengthen the entire Alchemy Workshop.

His original plans had been clear, but after the events on Guru Mountain, he felt he needed to reconsider everything.

Kuyi Tulan had thought he knew a great deal about the Dark Force, but it now seemed he had only scratched the surface. He believed the Dark Force was a deep abyss, worthy of his exploration.

Kuyi Tulan also realized another problem: their current understanding of the Dark Force was insufficient, largely because too few had explored it. It was then that Kuyi Tulan felt the Adventurer profession needed to be taken seriously.

In his heart, Kuyi Tulan already felt he needed to make the Dark Force his future research focus.

Of course, this was contingent on defeating the Dark Force before them.

Their superficial understanding of the Dark Force left the Alchemy Workshop unsure how to proceed; for now, they could only take things one step at a time.

The boy named Igor had temporarily provided them with a good option, one that sounded interesting. Most importantly, it seemed effective.

It seemed that Igor wanted to be an Adventurer... If possible, Kuyi Tulan wanted to recruit this boy into the Alchemy Workshop...

Previously, he had taken a liking to a Politician; now, he had an eye on an Adventurer. It seemed he needed to reassess all professions...

However, those were all matters for later consideration. The immediate task was to resolve the current crisis.

The whole ordeal on Guru Mountain had greatly benefited Kuyi Tulan. If he could safely get off this mountain, he would definitely be able to revive the Alchemy Workshop.

His heart was already stirred, hoping that the young man’s method would work!

Igor’s arrangements were meticulous; everyone present was accounted for.

The entire event had an impact on everyone.

The changes were subtle, some imperceptible even to themselves. Slowly, insidiously, these changes were affecting them.

Kuyi Tulan began to arrange the Alchemy Workshop’s offensive according to Igor’s plan. They were all top-notch experts and understood quickly.

From the Alchemy Workshop members to the monsters of Guru Mountain, everyone was now resolute: they had to defeat this Dark Force.

The darkness had held sway for too long. They had to change this situation. Here, only they themselves could bring about that change.

Kuren understood Igor’s intention. At this moment, the World Setting Technique was going to play a very important role. He needed to prepare the Spirit Painting properly.

Joseph and Jemma were responsible for scouting, providing effective information for everyone.

Kadi’s rampage disrupted the rhythm of the Undead Creatures, allowing them a moment to breathe. This respite also gave them time to lay out the entire plan.

Those who could fight participated in the battle, while those who couldn’t also contributed to the overall plan.

Everything proceeded in an orderly manner. Even those who harbored deep-seated hatred for one another set aside their grudges. At this moment, they were united against a common enemy.

They had no path of retreat. The small glimmer of hope that had appeared ignited them all.

If they kept trying this way, even if they failed, they would still go down in a blaze of glory.

The changes occurring within them had not yet fully manifested, but they could already influence the entire situation.

This was Igor’s suggestion—their only suggestion. Against the Dark Force, this was all they could do for now.

Everyone had to buy time for Igor.

At this moment, Igor was about to jump into the Timeline. He needed to find an opportune moment.

Everything seemed ready, waiting for the right time.

And this opportune moment had to be sought within the Timeline. Igor knew it was a difficult task, but he had to try.