Abelion Hills.
This is the only special region in the Northwest Continent, where humans mainly live, that is inhabited by a large number of demi-human races and even heteromorphic races.
The northern half of the Holy Kingdom, the Abelion Hills, and the Slane Theocracy can be said to lie exactly in a straight line.
It is precisely because of this hilly region that the Holy Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy are completely separated.
The mountain ranges in the north of the hilly region form a natural barrier with the Re-Estize Kingdom, and the mountain ranges in the east form a natural barrier with the Slane Theocracy.
In terms of terrain alone.
It is indeed easier for the various demi-human races living in the hilly region to invade the Holy Kingdom, as the terrain between the two is flat.
Because of this terrain, the Holy Kingdom built a massive fortress wall at the border with the hilly region, creating an artificial barrier.
Chirp—
Screech— A bird of prey flew across the sky, emitting a loud, dangerous cry.
The undulating, earthy-brown ground, with its uneven circles and layers of yellow sand and strangely shaped Rocks, came into view.
A conspicuous red figure walked in the center of two recessed hillsides.
A blood-red magic robe wrapped around his entire body, and a loose hood covered his head, revealing only half of his face.
Even so, the remaining half of his face was covered by a mask that hid his nose bridge, leaving only a pair of eyes visible.
At a glance.
Just from his attire, he didn't look like a good person.
Lyle raised his arm wrapped in black bandages and adjusted the black mask on his face. He had just put it on, so he wasn't quite used to it yet.
That's right.
This current outfit was exactly what Lyle had intentionally dressed up in.
"The terrain here is truly complex and ever-changing," Lyle sighed in a low voice, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings.
The Abelion Hills contain various different types of terrain. In addition to normal hills, mountains, and jungles, there are also river valleys, grasslands, plains, canyons, and so on.
It is precisely because of the existence of various terrains that a large number of demi-human races with specific environmental needs are able to live here.
As early as two days ago.
He had already entered the Abelion Hills.
And the "Free Will" adventurer team, represented by the Emerald Leaf Witch, Enri, and the Ghost Hound, was heading towards the border city of "E-Rantel".
For this reason.
Lyle had specifically disguised a Rogue who had a similar build to him using a magic item that could change his appearance.
He then had the Emerald Leaf Witch use a "Charm Human" spell to control him, making him show his face from time to time when passing through villages or towns.
This was to prove that he had always been in the adventurer team.
In the past, such details were naturally not needed, but now, as the fame of "Free Will" grew, these details could not be ignored.
"According to the hint from that demi-human, it should be almost here." The red magic robe on Lyle's body swayed with his steps, and fine dust scattered under his feet.
At the front of this recessed hillside road, there was an oval Rock lying on the ground, with more than half of it buried in the soil.
At this moment.
Behind the Rock, two species with bodies that could only be described as bizarre were hiding.
They were a unique race that looked like eels with hands on the upper body and Blue Maggots on the lower body, looking slippery.
Their pale white abdomens were piled with rings of fat-like patterns, exuding an oily feeling. From a human perspective, they were truly too bizarre; I'm afraid an ordinary person would get goosebumps just by looking at them.
These were the Blue Maggots, one of the top races in the Abelion Hills region!
"What is that? Is it another demi-human race from nearby? I've never seen this type before."
"I don't know."
"From the looks of it, it looks like a human. Only humans would wear thick clothes to wrap themselves up."
"Human? This is deep in the hilly region."
The two Blue Maggots whispered quickly, clearly full of surprise at this red figure who had suddenly intruded into their territory.
Although there were some doubts and misunderstandings, the two Blue Maggots quickly decided to capture the red figure alive.
Offering this strange guy who broke into their territory to the King should be rewarded.
The red figure was getting closer and closer to the Rock where the two were located.
One of the Blue Maggots, through its unique perception, after determining the distance Lyle approached, used its Blue Maggot abdomen to crawl quickly and surprisingly showed agile speed, rushing out from behind the Rock.
On its sea-blue arm covered with wart-like objects of various sizes, it gripped a spear and fiercely shot it towards Lyle's direction.
The sneak attack was perfect.
The spear pierced the air and lunged towards the red figure's chest.
Facing this swift attack.
"Magic Arrow."
Lyle raised his eyelids and chanted in a low voice.
The identity he was using at the moment was a Magic Caster who could use the magic power system.
Three non-attribute arrows shot out from in front of Lyle. One Magic Arrow collided with the spear, knocking it down.
The other two Magic Arrows quickly shot towards that Blue Maggot.
The Blue Maggot's abdomen trembled, and it rolled towards the side of the ground in a comical manner, trying to dodge the two Magic Arrows, but the arrows seemed to track it, turning in the air as well.
Puff!
Puff!
Blood with a hint of blue luster splashed out from the Blue Maggot's chest.
"It hurts!"
This Blue Maggot let out a painful scream. The tearing and pain of the arrows piercing through its body allowed it to clearly feel its internal organs being pierced.
Its tough and slippery skin, which could resist weapons, didn't even have the ability to block them.
The other Blue Maggot also rushed out from behind the Rock. Seeing the death of its companion, it was both shocked and angry. Even though it didn't see it open its mouth, it emitted a hoarse middle-aged female voice:
"Erlier!"
"I will kill you!"
"All-Race Charm." Lyle said indifferently.
This Blue Maggot, which was shouting to fight and kill, stopped its actions, and even dropped its spear on the ground, standing stiffly in front of Lyle.
Looking at this one that was half a head taller than him.
Lyle's eyelids twitched a few times, and he subconsciously took a step back. Even though he had been mentally prepared, seeing the other party's appearance still gave him a sense of horror rising from within.
Not to mention dwarves and elves, like Goblins, Lizardmen, Frogmen, and the Twin Witches, although their appearance is a bit terrifying to ordinary people, they have more or less similarities with humans.
But the Blue Maggot in front of him had no similarities to humans at all; it was a completely heteromorphic existence.
"How far is this from your territory?" Lyle looked at this Blue Maggot.
"Through the underground caves, it's about one kilometer away." The Blue Maggot's hoarse female voice rang out dully.
Blue Maggots are a relatively unique race. The number of males is very scarce, and they can be classified as royal family as soon as they are born, so the whole group is basically female.
"Almost forgot, Blue Maggots live underground." Lyle frowned. He didn't plan to sneak underground. "I need to find a spellcaster in your group who has mastered the psychic system." Lyle spoke again.
"Captain, our captain can use peculiar magic."
This Blue Maggot continued dully.
Lyle's eyes lit up. It was smoother than expected.
The two Blue Maggots, as the outermost guards, needed to change shifts every period of time. When the next pair of Blue Maggots came to change shifts.
Lyle cast a spell to kill the two Blue Maggots.
The abnormality in the shift change immediately alerted that Blue Maggot captain.
Not long after.
A small team of Blue Maggots, led by the captain, swarmed out from another underground cave exit.
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