The Game of Global Mining

After leaving the pirate ship, Liya had something to say: "This Demon Skill Mage’s vocal ability is quite interesting. Coupled with Aileen’s mirror illusion technique, it can be extremely effective and should be put to good use."

Chun sighed: "Of course I want to make good use of it, hoping she can settle down like this."

Liya laughed: "Actually, when a company goes bankrupt, employees unconditionally follow the new boss. Those still loyal to the former boss are probably only seen in dramas, as that makes it more watchable."

Chun suddenly realized, indeed!

Just like these 100 Dancing Girls, when Barbara collapsed, they directly followed me. Although they each claim to be bitches, they also treat me as a madam! Just like Sister Bai, she admitted she was shaken; indeed shaking is normal, unwavering loyalty is only seen in dramas! As for Fake Tifa, well, she has a personality; every company has one or two thorny employees...

Now the Demon Skill Mage captive has been settled, there are still seven Dream Charm captives.

These captives were encountered last time during the investigation of Shadow Demons at the Black Iron West City Fortress, when we dove into the deep dream of a drunk soldier, which turned out to be a lewd bar, and he dared to dream a big dream of 1V7. (Chapter 506)

At that time, according to Mina, these seven aren’t true Dream Charms but rather curse illusions like "drug addiction" or "sex addiction" left after transactions with genuine Enchanting Demons—similar to Andariel in the Nightmare of the Astrology Old Lady. As long as the soldier’s mind is immersed in this "sex addiction," then Dream Charms might really form.

Therefore, Mina didn’t alert them but directly packed the layer outside the Dream Space, moving the whole space over.

Chun knew their boss hadn’t collapsed, so it’s unlikely they could be recruited, just kept as bait for the eventual decisive battle against Andariel.

Liya, being the City Beauty, should know about Andariel’s situation, so it’s a good chance to ask.

"Goddess, I have 7 Cursed Souls of Andariel imprisoned here, do you know what Andariel is?"

Liya was suddenly startled: "Similar to the Nightmare entrenched in Oak City, Andariel is an enchanting demon in Gem City! How did you encounter them?"

Ah, she really knows!

In this aspect, Chun could be candid: "That was when I hadn’t been imprisoned yet; I encountered them while going to Gem City to hunt the Dark Soul Witch. She studied magic in Gem City when young, but tuition was expensive, so she worked part-time as a Dancing Girl. However, she performed too well and was envied by her peers. Then a fire left her disfigured, unable to be a Dancing Girl anymore. The school found out and felt she was a disgrace to the school, leading to her going nowhere, until she encountered Andariel. She then specialized in hunting and nurturing Dancing Girl souls to offer to the enchanting demon Andariel. My 100 Dancing Girls were indeed originally meant for Andariel."

Liya sighed: "It seems this Dark Soul Witch is very talented but has no family background, so she was targeted and made into a trap, specially orchestrated to leave her hopeless, delivering a talent to the demons."

Chun was astonished: "Did the school and the dance field collaborate on this trap?"

Liya replied: "Gem City is very free and open; there’s no such saying as ruining the school spirit. The situation in Gem City is far more complex than Oak City due to mages gathering for centuries and casting long-term spells, drawing the Elemental Plane closer to the Real Plane. Apprentices with some elemental sense can see a layer of mana mist pervading the streets, which aids in the growth of apprentices, attracting a lot of magical creatures, some being Demon Servant creatures summoned by mages."

"Among them, Mirror Demons and Shadow Demons directly partake in the construction of Gem City’s surveillance system, rising to high ranks. As for enchanting demons, they’re even essential for entertainment; while they spoil some students, they also filter out resilient and excellent ones, who can rise to high levels. If the school dance field specifically provides talent to Andariel, that Andariel undoubtedly has connections with higher-ups."

Though merely reviewing some information, understanding the past through current knowledge, Chun felt a bit anxious: "Will my next stop be prison in Gem City then?"

Liya said: "Procedurally, you won’t. Because the Dark Soul Witch was judged by the Gem Sage under Divine Realm’s judgment, you were deemed to have merits for hunting her. Black Iron City also designated you as the Blasphemer, ensuring you received Gem City’s pardon."

Aye, aye! Fafnir did mention this pardon.

Chun was relieved: "Then I’ll just be imprisoned in Oak City forever; the City Beauty must look after me!"

Liya lamented: "Care for your overdose every day? Some privileges, I’m not convenient to meddle with."

"I’m immune to the dosage!"

Liya laughed: "You’re indeed remarkable, then go have a look at those seven Andariel souls."

Aileen laughed: "Their space is confined in an alcove of the dance hall."

Chun still worried: "Their scene is a bit messy; won’t the goddess find it inappropriate?"

Liya snorted: "I’m 23, not a kid!"

Aye, aye!

Thus, the group returned to the underwater space, entering the dance hall. Several dancing girls were practicing their daily routines.

Liya exclaimed: "Not bad, Baroque style, is this the Dark Soul Witch’s legacy?"

Chun sweated: "Style unclear, it’s a legacy."

Liya laughed: "You divine craftsman-level architect!"

Chun proudly smiled: "I’m self-taught, don’t understand the theory."

Liya nodded: "It seems the enchanting demon highly favored the Dark Soul Witch; only high-ranking demons can reward such things."

Then Liya glanced up at the dance hall’s ceiling light: "What is that?"

Chun was somewhat proud: "It’s the Crystal Core of an Andariel Race member I slew."

Liya laughed: "Really don’t know whether to call you wasteful or extravagant!"

Then they arrived at the compartment door.

Aileen opened the door, revealing a rippling Spatial Gate: "From outside, you can clearly see inside; if entering, you might need to transform your appearance."

Chun sweated: "Let’s observe from outside first."

Saw shadows of the audience inside, cheering and applauding wildly, like background panels in motor dance halls. Under dazzling lights on the stage, seven enchanting dancing girls were embracing each other intimately, kissing and teasing to the extreme.

Aileen said solemnly: "They’ve already shaped into enchanting demons by absorbing the power of my Divine Domain!"

Liya seemed interested: "Oh? They’re completely unaware they’ve been captured?"

Chun said: "At that time, Mina was quite nimble, plus they merely came from an insignificant soldier’s dream; I still wonder if it’s worthwhile to capture them."

After all, they were brought here; thieves don’t walk away empty-handed.

Liya laughed: "Very good, aren’t they chicks just hatched who know nothing yet? Low birth is quite beneficial as it means less tight connection with upper ranks. I have a plan: you give me the Crystal Core atop the dance hall, and I will impersonate their superior Andariel!"