Help! I changed the gender of the male protagonist in the yandere game.

Chapter 207 Eloquence Heaven

In the pitch-black space, an oil lamp sat on the desk.

The walls were piled high with stacks of old books, and the air was thick with the unpleasant smells of old books and insects.

The crystal ball used for observation is also placed on the table. Various scenes captured by the artificial familiars distributed throughout the underground cavern will also be displayed on the crystal.

Through artificial familiars and crystal balls, Hank can monitor the situation inside and outside the cave, as well as on the island.

Recalling his experiences during this period, Hank was also unsure who exactly had summoned the great demon Mephistopheles in this remote corner of the Far East.

In the eyes of this scholar who had seriously studied demonology and the hierarchy of hell, this ritual was exceptionally difficult and had an absurdly low success rate.

'Moreover, it has to be Mephisto, who is said to be one of the most wicked of the great demons, difficult to control even when summoned, and whose failed summoning brings immense calamity to the surrounding area. In such a remote place, is there really anyone who possesses this kind of technology?'

Hank was filled with doubt, and he knew nothing about the existence of the Eight Happiness Society.

On this island, the only thing he could be certain of, and for some reason, was that the Mephistopheles summoned in the past rituals were not the complete original Mephistopheles.

However, in reality, it is virtually impossible to summon the "true form" of a demon; one can only summon a "split spirit" that splits off from the true form of the demon.

According to the records in the ancient texts, the true forms of the high-ranking demons can only reside in the deepest levels of hell, which is an isolated space-time completely separate from this world, essentially another universe.

Yes, the so-called hell is itself an isolated cosmic space, a chaotic spacetime where thermal melting constantly occurs, like a boiling crucible.

According to the latest research report, humanity has come to the conclusion that demons should be a kind of information entity from another dimension.

The so-called spirit division and summoning rituals are all about copying information from other dimensions to complete a so-called information transfer, which is also called "the flesh-receiving ritual" by demon believers.

Even a great demon like Mephisto is no exception; each time a complete summoning ritual is performed, only a "split spirit," which is a copied information body, will descend.

The report infers that the more complete the split spirit is, the more powerful the demon will be after its descent.

Fortunately, the ceremony held by the Eight Blessings on the island was not particularly successful, and the awakened spirits also had serious problems.

Furthermore, this also led to two consequences. First, Mephisto's "split spirit" was not only incomplete, but also had to rely on a medium, which caused the instability of the demon that descended to this place.

Secondly, the spores and mist that permeate the island, as well as the spores that are constantly multiplying in the underground caves, should be brought by Mephistopheles's divided spirit, which should be a product of hell.

Hank also suspected that because of Mephisto's spirit descending, the spatial plane where Black Shark Island is located has become less stable, and the "boundaries" of space have become blurred and ambiguous, which is why the Hell Spores deliberately expanded to the outside world.

If one were a regular clergy member of the church, or a scholar with a deep understanding of demonology and the hierarchy of hell, one would understand the danger inherent in this.

However, Hank also saw this as an opportunity to defeat Mephisto, the great demon.

"However, I do not have that ability."

The former clergyman sighed.

Hank wants to defeat Mephisto.

Of course, this is not based on a sense of justice, nor is it hatred of demons born from devout faith.

Hank simply disliked his current subservient situation, and everyone knew that "deals" with the devil always ended badly.

However, the only way to break the status quo is to rely on external forces. Hank himself does not possess such power. Even if the Great Demon's fragmented spirit is incomplete, it is still an enemy that ordinary exorcists cannot defeat.

He didn't think the new group of people would be able to accomplish this.
The only one who could possibly accomplish this is someone trapped in that broken heart barrier.

"That little girl must be someone who possesses that kind of power."

Hank was deep in thought.

However, an "opportunity" is needed to achieve this.

This was the only thing he could do; he had to create an opportunity.

In that instant, the crystal ball in his palm switched back to the area where the "Heart-Breaking Barrier" was located.

"We must...create an opportunity to defeat it."

Hank muttered in a very low voice.

The flame of the oil lamp flickered slightly.

At the same time that Hank was pondering and whispering, behind the man, in the long shadow cast on the wall by the light from the oil lamp on the desk, something the size of a fist gradually emerged.

It was a spherical creature with a pair of broken wings. But calling it a creature wasn't quite right; it was more like a fleshy ball with dozens of eyeballs on its surface.

Dozens of eyes moved up, down, left, and right, peering into the room. It must also have hearing organs, as it could hear even Hank's faintest words very clearly.

However, after confirming Hank's actions, the strange ball of flesh once again shrank back into his shadow.

……

Deep within the underground cave, the darkness is particularly oppressive.

In the pitch-black darkness, one could feel the immense mass of the surroundings. Suddenly, a voice rang out, breaking the silence.

"Kuku, humans, are truly fascinating creatures."

The tall figure wearing a conical hat sat on the throne, and the shadow beneath his feet spread out, revealing a fleshy ball with tattered wings floating up.

Then, I was grabbed by a pitch-black hand and merged into it.

"This guy, who's clearly a prisoner but was allowed to live only because he knows a little alchemy, is secretly plotting to rebel against me..."

The being that speaks is a fragment of the great demon Mephistopheles.

Its current form after "becoming flesh" can only be described as an ugly monster. Its tall and burly body on the throne is covered with rock-like muscles, and its skin is very dark, with an obsidian-like luster.

Beneath the conical hat with its brim covered in tiny bells, there was a skull that looked like a skeleton. The monster's facial muscles and skin had been completely peeled off, resembling a charred corpse.

This supreme being from hell sat in a chair like a giant, nearly three meters tall, with thick limbs.

The demon "Mephisto" now possesses a terrifyingly large body, as if it were a condensed embodiment of power and evil.

Such a being, like a monster from a nightmare, fills the hearts of mortals with fear and trembling simply by appearing on the earth.

Beneath this throne, several enormous figures knelt, radiating a chilling and oppressive aura.

What is even more astonishing are the shapes of these towering beings, including hunchbacked giants, humanoids with black flames emanating from their bodies, and creatures that look like they are pieced together from several kinds of lions, tigers, wolves, and similar animals.

The eerie aura and chilling atmosphere emanating from the space where the monster and its minions resided were enough to drive most people mad, unable to endure even half a minute of it.

"But will Hank be able to achieve his goal?"

A rather blatantly mocking smile appeared on the monster's lips.

It knew exactly what Hank was thinking. No, it should be said that when choosing this human to be the island's administrator, the monster had already foreseen that Hank might rebel.

...In fact, that's what makes it interesting.

That's what the monster was thinking, which is why it spared Hank's life.

"Lord, what do you need us to do?"

On the other side, one of the several huge figures kneeling on the ground spoke slowly, asking a question.

"Go."

The monster laughed and said, "Hank just informed me telepathically that the time has come to need you. Follow his orders."

"As ordered."

An inorganic-like sound rang out, and several figures immediately stood up. With a few soft whooshing sounds, these monstrous beings vanished.

"Kukuku..."

The monster murmured, and a glow reminiscent of will-o'-the-wisps flickered deep within its black eye sockets.

Suddenly, the great demon seemed to have thought of something and reached out to gently stroke his chin.

"However, on the other hand..."

The demon Mephisto's fragmented spirit, or monster, didn't say it aloud, but it did vaguely sense that among the visitors to the island, some of them still carried fragments of its own power.

'The reason is unknown, but the spirit that descended here during the summoning ritual was incomplete, seemingly torn apart by some external force. What remains on this island is only a portion of it.'

The monster also sensed that its core was located on the mainland, away from the island occupied by the pirates. If it wanted to reclaim its complete power, it would likely have to travel to the island nation's mainland. "Interesting..."

Just as the monster fell silent, a voice suddenly rang out in the quiet darkness.

"It's been a long time since I last greeted you, Lord Mephisto."

The figure on the throne suddenly opened his eyes and found a woman in purple robes and hair, with a slender figure and beautiful face, standing in front of him in the void.

"It's you!?"

At this moment, even the monster's eerily glowing eyes revealed a hint of doubt.

It knew very well who the other party was: the woman in purple clothes and with purple hair, the one who had summoned it two hundred years ago—

“...'Eloquent Heaven'.”

……

Bai Jie and his group entered a stone chamber that resembled a large hall. The ceiling and walls were covered with cracks, and the floor was crooked and uneven.

The moment he entered this place, a sense of unease welled up in his heart.

as predicted--

Boom!

Moments later, the underground cave collapsed.

A loud rumble and thunder erupted, causing stalactites and gravel to fall from the ceiling of the underground cave.

This accident caused the entire team to be scattered, and the collapse blocked the entrances to several side passages with rubble.

"so close!"

Hyakusuke, along with Jujouji Maihana and Tanuki Mame no Susumu, escaped together.

'It must be some kind of trap that caused part of the cave to collapse... I remember it happening randomly in the game too. Damn, I should have been prepared...'

He had some regrets.

However, this is a random event in the game, and there has never been a situation where the team was forced to split up.

He and the blonde girl fled desperately forward, the tremors continuing beneath their feet, white smoke billowing from the cave behind them. A second collapse had occurred there, with stalactites like cones and rubble falling one after another.

The two humans and one demon narrowly escaped death.

"Hyakusuke, how's the situation on your end?"

The words of Renjiro came from an unknown direction.

"It's alright for now."

Bai Jie replied with one sentence.

"How are things over there? Is anyone injured?"

Three people are injured and unable to move.

Renjiro sighed and explained the situation.

One more person died; he fell into a nearby trap… Although not a total annihilation, our fighting strength has been somewhat diminished.

He added that Matsudaira Inomaro was also with the chamber of commerce president.

"Also, Miss Hiruko, are you and Saizo alright?"

Hyakusuke remembered that the two were together when they were separated, and he also confirmed Hiiragi Hiruko's condition, who was currently the strongest fighter in the team.

'no problem. ’

The shrine maiden's serene and gentle voice rang out.

'Mr. Saizo, and everyone else are doing well…'

'Thanks to the Great Priestess for activating the barrier; the ninja suffered no losses.'

Cai Zang also relayed a message to him, letting him know that he was safe.

'So what do we do next?'

Lotus Staff raised this question.

'The route in is essentially blocked, and retreating is also difficult.'

"Let's go deeper."

Bai Jie said calmly, "That collapse was a trap set by the pirates, not an attempt to actually block up the cave."

He coughed lightly: "If all the exits are blocked, the pirates will be trapped here and die. It doesn't make logical sense to deliberately set up such a trap."

'Understood. '

Chunin Saizo's voice rang out again.

'This underground cave must have other entrances and exits, otherwise wouldn't the pirates who set the trap be foolish enough to trap themselves inside?'

His words made those present laugh.

Cai Zang's words eased the serious atmosphere.

"exactly."

Hyakusuke, being a "player" who understands the game's plot, said confidently, "If we continue, we should be able to find the pirates and the exit. Also, even if we can't find them, as long as we rescue Tessai of the Shell Snake Clan, we can still use his special ability to safely return to the surface."

Tessai, one of the three leaders of the Shell Serpent Clan of Kurogiri Mountain, was a tall and silent man who could melt hard earth and rocks and quickly dig a road to the outside world. This was not a difficult task for Tessai.

"Then, everyone, let's all get to work and find a way out..."

After saying this, Bai Jie stopped reading.

He couldn't help but sigh deeply.

As a result, everyone was divided into three groups and had to carry out their actions separately.

This is definitely not a good thing. Bai Jie knows very well that what he said was just to comfort everyone.

In the underground space of the Grudged Spore Forest, there are also quite dangerous enemies. If you happen to encounter the final boss of this game, the corrupted pirate leader, you will still be in a tough fight due to a lack of combat power.

Just as he narrowed his eyes, seemingly deep in thought, the blonde girl's voice rang in his ears.

"Mr. Hyakusuke, the enemy has appeared."

The moment her clear, bell-like voice rang out, several tentacles, like long whips, pierced through the air and attacked.

"Rune Shield Technique!"

The raccoon let out a loud shout and threw out a shield made of talismans.

However, the implosion caused by the waving of the tentacles created a deep bass pop, and the shield made of talismans exploded, shattering into a pile of paper scraps in mid-air.

"what?"

Ten-fold Maihana was also stunned in place.

At the end of the road ahead, a hunchbacked giant appeared.

At the same time, cyst-like fleshy lumps grew from the giant's hunched back, from which wriggling tentacles sprouted.

As soon as Hyakusuke saw the other person, he had a bad feeling.

"Isn't this the final boss, the 'corrupted pirate leader' of Black Shark Island?"

His expression turned grim again.

(End of this chapter)