CHAPTER 1105: CHAPTER 823: LUNA: "YOUR HIGHNESS, LET ME PROTECT YOU!

Half a minute later, Reiger learned from Lilith what had happened on her end.

"They’re actually using this tactic?"

Upon knowing that Solok was indeed involved with that mysterious force, and that even magic-powered puppets had emerged, with Solok himself exchanging identities with one of these puppets, letting it act as his substitute, Reiger’s eyes narrowed immediately.

"Do you have any memories from the magic-powered puppets?"

With one hand still pressed against his temple, Reiger inquired Lilith through [Message].

"I’ve searched them."

Being able to use [Memory Manipulation] magic, Lilith had clearly left some of them alive to extract information.

Unfortunately, it seemed the yield wasn’t much.

"From the memories of these magic-powered puppets, I only gathered two pieces of information."

"First, they don’t actually know where Solok Jinas is, only that the person who brought them here ordered them to obey Solok Jinas from now on."

"Second, the person who brought them to the capital Jeruff was a hooded figure of unknown appearance, who seems to be the direct contact with Solok Jinas and is most likely with him now."

Lilith conveyed all the information she had gathered to Reiger.

"Moreover, the purpose of their mission is also unknown. The hooded leader has never revealed their true objective, nor does Solok Jinas seem inclined to explain his motives to these magic-powered puppets."

"The only certainty is that Solok Jinas has indeed colluded with people from this mysterious force."

"He even gained new powers from them."

Hearing this, the thought of that sinister energy immediately flashed through Reiger’s mind.

As for what new power Solok had acquired, Reiger could only think of this.

That power was indeed very dangerous, with many mysterious aspects left unexplored.

Reiger had a feeling that if he didn’t find a way to deal with this mysterious power, one day it would bring great trouble to not only himself but also the people of this world.

"What exactly is that power?"

Reiger had pondered over this question more than once.

Judging from his own intuition, it seemed to be a kind of energy similar to magic power, yet fundamentally different.

If magic power is considered a force that brings forth various possibilities and manifests supernatural phenomena, then that sinister energy would be the complete opposite, a force that stifles possibilities.

It may not be evil, but it is certainly very dangerous.

"And those so-called relics, each seems quite dangerous as well."

Whether it was the standard weapons used by the magic-powered puppets or the chains wielded by the puppets once inside the subterranean beast Yarakulon, these items referred to as relics by the other party seemed infused with that sinister energy.

For that mysterious force controlling the magic-powered puppets, these relics perhaps serve a similar purpose that secret treasures would for ordinary people?

"It seems, I’ll need to find an opportunity to study this sinister energy carefully in the future."

With these thoughts in mind, Reiger addressed Lilith a moment later.

"Since Solok has already turned from overt to covert, there’s no need for you to remain there."

Upon hearing this, Lilith first acknowledged with a ’yes’ before asking, "What should we do about the missing Solok Jinas?"

"Do what needs to be done," Reiger said coolly. "This mad Prince’s disappearance is not our worry, but rather that of his overly protective father, the King."

"I want to see how His Majesty plans to deal with learning that his son has inexplicably gone missing and that there are hidden magic-powered puppets, which once caused chaos in Mapleros, within the palace."

"As for Solok Jinas’ whereabouts, the truth will emerge in time."

After all, Reiger had already let a cluster of little fairies loose within the entire palace.

As long as Solok was still in the palace and showed himself, Reiger would definitely discover it immediately.

Unless Solok was no longer in the palace, having left it.

But is that possible?

The appearance of that mysterious force in the palace this time is evidently either targeting him or Liz.

Solok is certainly the same, most likely harboring an intense grudge against him. Now that he’s finally found a significant force willing to join him in opposing Reiger, he would certainly join them to seek revenge.

Therefore, the other party is undoubtedly still in the palace, or at least secretly monitoring Reiger within the palace, ready to strike at any moment.

Thus, despite the peculiarity of Solok’s disappearance, Reiger wasn’t the least worried or anxious.

More importantly...

"I’m not afraid of that mad dog coming to bite me, just afraid..."

Reiger’s eyes flickered slightly as he gave Lilith a new command.

"I understand, Master."

Having received the new order, Lilith respectfully undertook it.

Soon after, Lilith severed the [Message] connection and teleported away from the palace.

Only then did Reiger lie back down again.

"Mmm... Master..."

Perhaps feeling Reiger’s warmth, Liz murmured in her sleep, unconsciously snuggling into Reiger’s arms.

"..."

On the other side, Yuloli seemed to be wide awake, and seeing Liz like this, she immediately imitated her actions.

With both beauty and comfort in his embrace, any stray thoughts in Reiger’s mind vanished instantly.