With a slight movement of her mind, the flame in her hand flickered out as if under perfect control. Feeling the obviously diminished intangible spirits, Violet decided to seize the opportunity and quickly interrogate them while they were still in shock.
【Who is your master? Why are you attacking Spirit Butterfly Peak? How many combatants have you brought?】
【Huh? Uh...】
The priestess’s barrage of three questions left the frenzied spirits visibly bewildered. Despite their name, the spirits didn’t seem particularly insane. Instead, they hesitated slightly, as if out of some taboo.
“Boom!”
The golden flame reignited, even more intensely than before, causing the frenzied spirits to howl uncontrollably in an instant.
【Aaaaah!!! It hurts! Stop burning us! I’ll talk! Isn’t that enough?!!】
Hmph... Dealing with this kind of entity indeed requires enough fierceness, just like with the deputy leader of the Ghost Thief Group, Oliver, imprisoned in the Demon Suppression City’s dungeon. Only when their hearts are filled with fear, unable to concoct any more schemes, will they speak the truth.
【This is your final warning.】
Violet had initially planned to continue intimidating them, ensuring they wouldn’t dare to plot any tricks. To her surprise, the frenzied spirits began arguing amongst themselves.
【Hey! Are you crazy? We can’t talk! If we do, we’re all dead!】
【Yeah, don’t forget we’ve made a pact with that lord. He despises betrayal the most!】
【Shut up! What else can we do!? Do you want to be burned to ashes right now!?】
Huh...?
So, there are multiple consciousnesses within them?
Seeing how these five entities stuck together so closely, the priestess initially thought they had completely merged into one. Even the 【Information Detection】 had identified them as a single entity. What kind of bizarre things had the Summoner created?
Despite this, Violet had no intention of getting involved in the internal disputes of these higher-dimensional spirits.
Their arguments stemmed purely from the desire for survival and self-interest. She decided to watch from the sidelines and let them fight it out amongst themselves.
Silence is golden.
Sure enough, after a brief quarrel, they quickly understood the difference between “dying immediately” and “possibly dying,” and unified their stance, choosing to bow and scrape before the overwhelmingly powerful priestess to survive.
【Ahem, this... this esteemed one, to be honest, our master is called the ‘Summoner,’ a powerful being with extraordinary abilities. As for the attack on this mountain, it was also the Summoner’s idea. He seems to be looking for some kind of entrance here to go to another place.】
【To reach the entrance area, the resistance forces within the mountain need to be eliminated first. That’s why we were sent here. However, we really don’t know how many combatants were deployed...】
Once they decided to speak, the frenzied spirits quickly spilled a lot of information. Their account matched the intelligence Violet had deliberately not mentioned, concerning the 【Demon Summoner Alchemist】 and some details she had obtained from Chief Vanessa.
It seemed there was no mistake. It was now almost certain that the leader of this sudden attack on Spirit Butterfly Peak was Silvester Bullwer.
This shadowy figure, who had always operated from the darkness, was finally beginning to reveal his true purpose. This meant he believed he was fully prepared, even certain of his victory.
【How much do you know about the Summoner? Tell me everything you know.】
【We... we also... no, no, don’t burn us!! Please calm down! We really don’t know much about the Summoner! Here’s what we do know...!】
At a nearly uninterrupted pace, the frenzied spirits, terrified by the holy flame, quickly recounted how they had accidentally met the Summoner, how they were taken away from the 【Illusionary Realm】, and then, due to a contract and the benefits promised by the Summoner, were reluctantly forced to agree to a series of processes including transformation and fusion.
【Hmm... so, there are many other higher-dimensional spirits who also came to this world with him, and most of them have already found physical bodies. They don’t usually stay by the Summoner’s side but hide, waiting to be summoned and gather when he calls?】
【Yes, yes, my lady... actually, before this, we didn’t know the Summoner was going to attack this place called Spirit Butterfly Peak, nor did we know his specific plans and arrangements. We just followed his orders. You have to understand, he only treats us as pawns. How could he possibly share such real secrets with us?】
Pawns... more like mutually using each other, right? They speak so grandiosely, but in reality, if they hadn’t wanted the Summoner to take them out of the 【Illusionary Realm】, would these cunning creatures have agreed to such a semi-enslavement contract? Even now, they don’t forget to play the victim to gain sympathy...
Although Violet saw through their true nature at a glance, she wasn’t bored enough to expose them.
【Are there any other noteworthy beings around the Summoner? Are all of them creatures like you that escaped from the Illusionary Realm?】
The frenzied spirits thought for a moment.
【Hmm... now that you mention it, there is one. It’s a human female named Eileen. Although she is incredibly weak, the Summoner seems to trust and value her a lot for some reason. He not only forbids us from harming her but also has her frequently convey orders and commands on his behalf.】
Eileen... So, after the Ghost Thief Group were eradicated, she directly joined up with Silvester and came to the Ten Thousand Demons Mountains? No wonder the Human United Kingdom couldn’t find her.
No one really knows what’s up with that girl. Mr. Side-Swept Bangs seems to trust her, believing she has a kind nature, but from what Violet has observed and learned so far...
【That Eileen, did she come to Spirit Butterfly Peak too?】
【Yes, she did. Not long ago, she conveyed orders from the Summoner to us. She should be by his side now, considering how weak she is. Without protection, she could easily be killed in this barrier.】
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【Hmm... final question: where did the Summoner and his main force go? How long have they been gone?】
Having revealed this much, the frenzied spirits seemed resigned to their fate and hesitated no longer.
【They continued up the mountain path, apparently to break through the second node of the barrier. They left us here to deal with this troublesome guardian who has killed many of our comrades, so she couldn’t continue to interfere. As for the exact time, we’re not very sensitive to that, but it’s been at least half a day. My lady, I’ve told you everything I know, and it’s all true!】
Have they really been gone that long...?
Judging by the current situation, this creature is probably not lying, but such cunning beings can never be fully trusted.
Violet pondered briefly.
【You’re quite sensible. I’ll spare your life for now. I need to continue tracking the Summoner, and you’re coming with me. If I find even a hint of falsehood in what you’ve told me... hmph.】
Hearing this, the frenzied spirits did not feel relieved. Instead, they panicked and loudly begged for mercy.
【No! No, my lady! Please don’t take us to see the Summoner! After revealing so many secrets, he’ll surely condemn us to eternal damnation!!!】
【Enough with the nonsense. Stay put and behave!】