Arcane Journey

The scene before Brian's eyes underwent a shocking transformation in an instant. It was not just an ordinary change on the mage's face, but more like a complete reshaping of his appearance.

When the mask was taken off, even though Brian was mentally prepared, he was still stunned.

Just as he had first seen it years ago.

The face of the wizard in front of him was no longer the familiar human appearance, but a monster's face.

The spider's legs were wriggling on his face, and countless thin legs were like living parasites, densely covering every inch of his skin.

They squirmed and twisted madly, as if devouring the sanity of the spider wizard.

This is not a human face at all, it is the face of a devil, full of weirdness and ugliness.

Brian's eyes were deeply attracted by the wriggling spider legs, and he couldn't look away.

He felt a strong wave of nausea rising up in his heart, as if all the contents in his stomach were churning and trying to break through the defense line.

He quickly reached out his trembling hands to cover his mouth, trying to suppress the strong urge to vomit.

The air around them seemed to freeze, leaving only Brian and his urge to vomit fighting in this small space.

The sound of his heartbeat rang in his ears, making him more aware of his fear and shock.

This scene is so weird and terrifying that it is hard to imagine that it is the face of a human being.

This makes people feel fear of monsters and demons, as if this is a scene from a nightmare.

Deep in Brian's heart, he still remembers the shock he felt when he first saw the face of the spider wizard.

At that time, his strength had not yet broken through the second level, and facing that mysterious power was almost like a mortal facing a god.

Even when faced with an unknown force, his reason was as firm as a rock and he quickly regained his composure.

This time the situation is completely different.

His strength has climbed to the mid-legend realm, and the mental resistance granted to him by the psychic is incredibly powerful.

Although he possessed many special abilities, when he faced the face of the spider wizard again, his reaction was even more intense than the first time.

He felt unprecedented fear and uneasiness, as if the power had surpassed the control of the spider wizard and became an uncontrollable terrifying existence.

The atmosphere around seemed to freeze, and a depressing silence filled the air.

The figure of the spider wizard was looming in the darkness, and his face seemed to be hidden in the endless darkness, making it impossible to see his true appearance.

The terrifying power emanating from the spider wizard seemed to have transcended the limitations of time and space and directly impacted Brian's mind.

In this situation, Brian could only mobilize his mental energy and open the psychic barrier to protect himself from harm. At the same time, he silently told himself that he needed to stay calm and deal with the incredible scene before him.

He tried his best to make his tone sound normal, rather than pity or sympathy, and said:
"I think I can understand your anger, Yalinfan, but as a friend, I think you should calm down first, okay?"

An invisible spiritual energy wave suddenly spread out to the surroundings. Under the influence of this spiritual energy, the spider wizard gradually regained some sanity.

He breathed deeply, nodded heavily, bent down to pick up the mask that fell on the ground, and put it on his face again.

This mask seemed to have some kind of magical power. Once he put it on, he regained his original calm and self-controlled state.

The spider wizard sincerely apologized to Brian, his voice full of self-blame and regret: "I'm sorry, I was too emotional just now."

Brian forced a smile and replied:
"I can understand, but... I'm surprised that your mood swings are so great. I still remember that when we first met, you didn't even dare to mention her name, but this time, you dared to call her name so boldly, curse her, and despise her. Aren't you afraid..."

"Because I am fearless and don't care about anything anymore." There was a sense of determination in the spider wizard's voice.

His eyes became deep again, as if he was lost in distant memories.

After a long while, the spider wizard sighed deeply and continued, "In fact, in the city of Ancient Orens, there are not only a few people who despise Rose like me. The number may be beyond your imagination. Although we are an absolute minority in the city, our hatred and contempt are like a burning flame that closely connects our hearts. Our reasons may be different, but this common intense emotion is like an invisible bond, which allows us to find the reason and motivation to survive in this hellish environment."

His voice was filled with complex emotions, and every word told of his pain and struggle.

Then, the spider wizard bowed deeply to express his sincerity to Brian:
"Please forgive my silence, Brian. I cannot reveal to you who these 'we' are yet. Please understand that this is necessary for survival and to wait for the right opportunity for revenge. In order to overthrow the brutal rule of the giant ghost spider, secrecy is a necessary strategy."

His words were filled with heaviness and anxiety.

Brian naturally understood this dilemma, and he had no interest in knowing.

So he nodded and said: "I can understand your situation, but I am just an outsider, not one of you dark elves. Why are you telling me this?"

Hearing this, the spider wizard's tone became excited.

He tapped the magic cane in his hand vigorously, and the eight creepy spider legs seemed to be playing a tragic symphony, hitting the ground and making a dull echo.

Then, he quickly regained his composure and began to speak passionately: "Brian, you are too humble. Since the moment we first met, I have seen that you are extraordinary. Haven't you discovered that when you first came to the Underdark, you have inadvertently brought changes to this city on the verge of collapse.

Recalling the bloody sacrifice, you successfully escaped from the ancient city of Orens, which was a miracle that even we could not imagine. There was also the awakened dark girl and the mysterious oracle sent down by the ghost spider. These events all revolve around you, and your every move is guiding the future of this city.

To me, you are the symbol of hope for the future of the oldest dark elf city, Ancient Orens. You are the key to our fight against the Ghost Spiders. Isn't this strong evidence enough to prove your importance? "

"These things..." Brian frowned slightly, feeling a little helpless.

Although the words of the spider wizard Yalinfan are brilliant, they cannot directly prove that he is the savior of the ancient city of Orens.

He was about to open his mouth to explain himself, but was interrupted by the spider wizard's firm gaze and tone.

"Please listen to me, Brian."

The spider wizard's voice was filled with pleading. "The reason I'm lending a hand and helping you through this crisis is precisely to ask for your help."

His voice glides like silk, carrying an ancient and mysterious rhythm. (End of this chapter)