This isn't a souls-like game at all.

Could it be the cloud of mist just now, the demon-eating monster?

With doubts in his mind, he walked towards Timothy.

When the Highlander saw him approaching, he put the greatsword back on his back and handed it to him respectfully from what he was holding.

"Sir Michaela, this is what the demon-eater left behind after its death. Of course, it is also your trophy."

Looking at Timothy, who was half-bowed, with respect in his tone and behavior.

Ye Yiyi was used to this and was not surprised. He knew that it was the strength he displayed that conquered the Highlander.

The demon-eating monster that scared Timothy so much that he fled in panic died in Ye Yiyi's hands in just a moment.

It would be strange if he were indifferent and showed no awe after witnessing this level of power.

"Thanks."

Ye Yiyi said casually, without caring about the other party's reaction, and looked down at the thing in his hand.

This is a pale white bone joint with a crystalline texture, like the toe of some creature.

It looks ordinary and does not show any magical properties.

But Ye Yiyi clearly remembered that when the dark magic torrent washed away the misty body of the demon-devouring monster, the crystalline animal bones that looked like sharp claws were vaguely revealed underneath.

"In other words, that beast bone is the true form of the Demon Devourer?"

Ye Yiyi was thinking and looked down at the light curtain.

【Claws of Cutting】

Skill consumption: 25.

Attribute correction: Intelligence B, Faith B.

Proficiency: (0/15)

Item Description: The impression left behind after the death of the true evil spirit.

One of them is a crystal bone that contains the magical power of a giant beast.

It can consume concentration points to summon cutting claws from the void to strike.

Can be used continuously.

A demon-devouring monster born from the crystallized bones of wild beasts.

They are young creatures that have just left their mothers.

Therefore, they will wander around and play as they please.

"True knowledge of evil spirits..."

After reading the item description, Ye Yiyi narrowed his eyes slightly.

Halwell really guessed it right, there really is a true evil spirit in the Forest of Ten Thousand Stone Crystals!

But looking at this description, still playing?

Does playing together mean killing people at will?

Is this the Chosen One of Khorne who was born with the power of nature?

Moreover, this true evil spirit actually has a mother?

"That's fucking weird."

Ye Yiyi found it unbelievable and couldn't help but mutter.

The True Evil Spirit is magic itself that has gained life, and this life is also called "impression life" in the description.

The so-called impression probably refers to the memory of the world.

As a special kind of impression, the origins of magic are also recorded in the Hall of Impressions.

As living beings, they naturally possess "cosmic aura".

Perhaps it is for this reason that the Demon-Eating Monster can send Ye Yiyi's soul to the Hall of Impressions through the so-called "cosmic aura resonance".

In other words, where does the mother of this kind of creature that was born and raised by nature come from?

Ye Yiyibai was puzzled and had to think of other things.

"Speaking of which, even if they have the ability to send souls to the Hall of Impressions, what good would that do? Just waiting to be discovered by the higher-ups and killed by them?"

If this method of killing someone with a borrowed knife is used, then this evil spirit is too LOW.

Aren't you afraid that the higher-ups will come and kill this evil spirit of true consciousness?

Wait a minute!

Ye Yiyi suddenly reacted, ran out of the ruins, and found the corpse of a knight who had been cut in half.

"This injury..."

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and under Timothy's puzzled gaze, he raised the "Claws of Dismemberment" in his hand, consuming his concentration points to activate it.

A huge illusory beast claw then emerged from the void in front of him!

The beast's claws were as big as millstones, thick and sturdy, and covered with a layer of crystal scales.

The five half-meter-long, crescent-shaped, sharp crystal claws shone with a cold light that made people feel cold when looking at them.

"This... bear claw?"

Timothy was stunned, and subconsciously drew the giant sword behind him and assumed a fighting stance.

"really……"

Ye Yiyi stared at the bear claw floating in the air, then glanced at the knight's corpse on the ground, and finally understood something.

This claw bone is not only a relic of the true evil spirit, but also a natural magic prop!

"And this bear claw is probably the magic represented by the True Evil Spirit. Many knights in this camp died under its claws."

So, the way the cosmic aura resonates is the means by which the demon-eater controls the knights?

But what about the situation where the eyeballs turned into clusters of crystals?

"Bang!!"

Ye Yiyi's thoughts moved, and the bear's claws suddenly struck down. The ground shook and shattered into pieces with a loud bang.

Watching the bear claws disappear, Ye Yiyi looked down at the shattered ground, but did not see any traces of crystallization.

"No crystals. In other words, the crystallization of the knights' eyes has nothing to do with the claws themselves. Perhaps it's due to resonance with the cosmic aura?"

Recalling the previous time in the Hall of Impressions, his spiritual body was as crystal clear as a diamond, and the ball of light supported by the purest magic power.

Ye Yiyi's eyes were focused, and he finally understood.

"The Impression Hall, as the repository of the world's memory, is a great place akin to its roots."

"Before I saw the origin of those magic scenes, I actually saw the chaotic mist surge like a tide, creating huge waves in the void!"

"If an ordinary person's soul entered there, it would probably be completely corroded by chaos in an instant."

“If I didn’t have a pure soul and the ability to ascend to the spiritual level, I would be able to resist soul pollution.”

"Even if it wasn't, like these knights, even their eyeballs turned into crystal clusters and they died."

Thinking of this, he shook his head slightly.

"This is really... thrilling."

Although he has infinite life, who knows if that will work in the Hall of Impressions?

But fortunately, his intelligence saved his life, which gave the Universal Lighter a chance to rescue him.

"This way, next time I encounter a demon-devouring monster, I won't have to worry about them dragging me into the Hall of Impressions again."

"The only problem is that dung beetles might not be able to resist the resonance of cosmic aura..."

But this is not without a solution. Anyway, he can already freely control the cosmic aura. When the time comes, he can study it further and use it to protect dung beetles.

“I just don’t know if this will work.”

He muttered as he put away the Cutting Claws and turned to walk into the ruins.

Seeing this, Timothy silently put the giant sword back on his back and followed Ye Yiyi again.

"Are you going down with me this time?"

In front of the stairs, Ye Yiyi asked.

"want."

The Highlander's answer was decisive.

Although the Demon Devourer is dead, who can guarantee that there are no other Demon Devourers?

If you were to ask where the safest place is, it would undoubtedly be next to this magician.

Curled up and following Ye Yiyi, walking down the deep and dark stairs, Timothy suddenly couldn't help but ask.

"Mister Michaela...were all the knights here killed by the Demon Devourer?"

"should be."

Ye Yiyi lowered her head and looked at the stairs below her feet.

"Weren't you attacked by a demon-devouring monster before? How did your mercenary teammates die?"

"Once they were wrapped by the demon-devouring monster, they fell straight down without a sound."

Timothy's voice was unusually low.

"We tried to resist, but no matter if it was swords or crossbows, all our attacks were ineffective."

"It was only that Butterfly Knight who reacted extremely quickly. She used the Butterfly Knight's Oath Hymn, summoning an exploding purple butterfly. This delayed the Devourer's invasion, allowing us to escape by chance."

"Is that so?"

Ye Yiyi nodded thoughtfully.

"It seems that pure physical attacks are useless against that demon-devouring monster. We need attribute attacks..."

"Also, did the one you encountered use any other means of attack? Like the bear claws I just summoned?"

“I didn’t see…”

Timothy shook his head, his orange eyes drooping.

"But when I was fleeing, I felt the ground shake violently, like an earthquake..."

"Earthquake? It seems the one you encountered isn't the same demon-eater that massacred this camp."

Hearing the sound, Timothy's eyes trembled slightly.

Sure enough, he guessed it right.

There are more demon-eating monsters in the Forest of Ten Thousand Stone Crystals!

"But then again, where does this magic that truly recognizes evil spirits come from?"

Ye Yiyi was a little confused.

Bear Claw Strike, and an ability similar to Earthquake.

The latter is a bit like magic, but the former is more like hymns than magic.

"Looks like we still need to find the mother of these demon-devouring monsters..."

As he thought about this, the scene before him suddenly became clear.

A circular hall covered with a large number of dark blue crystals and with a human-shaped statue standing in the middle came into view.

"Is it coming straight away?"

Ye Yiyi looked around the entire hall, his eyes passing over the remaining supplies and items of the knights, and finally fell on another downward staircase.

"Is there room down there?"

He thought about it and walked to the holy monument, then raised his hand to light it up.

The name of the holy monument emerged in Ye Yiyi's mind, but he was stunned.

"That's the name?"