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But no matter what, what should be started will still begin.

Time moves forward slowly and steadily, and the bright moon hangs high to signify the official arrival of night.

It was on the stage that the night opened, as if a giant hand from the shadows was approaching Zhou Yao's mansion.

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In the courtyard of the mansion.

A round table was placed in the center, and Zhou Yao was sitting peacefully, drinking tea and admiring the moon.

It looks like he doesn't know what's going to happen tonight.

But really don't know? How can it be.

The time will always come, and even if he waits for it, he won't get much effect, so it's better to relax before the battle.

Whoosh——!

A figure appeared in front of Zhou Yao out of thin air, but it was Sakuya who went out to investigate in person.

"Already acting?" Old God Zhou Yao asked on the ground.

"Well, it's already been dispatched." Sakiya nodded slightly.

"On the other side, the residents of the surrounding area were driven out in advance, and it is estimated that we are the only ones left in the old residential area."

Although there are not many people living here...... After speaking, Zhou Yao added another sentence in his heart.

"Didn't see Elquit?" Zhou Yao asked.

"Nope." Sakuya replied.

"Well, how many people are coming from the other side?" Zhou Yao asked again.

Until now, Elquit and Alyssa have not returned, and it seems unlikely that tonight will be possible. can only rely on Zhou Yao and them to deal with it.

It doesn't matter how many people you deal with, what matters is how many people you deal with.

The freezing of the association's headquarters is not small, but it is not too big, and it is nothing more than a matter of face. If there is only this stubble, the association may not use force. But the point is that there are also magic weapons hidden behind it.

Although I still see what impact the magic weapon has, it is difficult to guarantee that it will be the same in the future. That's what the association fears.

"About a thousand." Sakiya thought for a moment and replied.

"So many?! The Guild's previous dispatch of troops to the Third District was no more than that. The association really thinks up to me. Zhou Yao was very surprised.

Don't look at the fact that human beings still have a base of hundreds of millions, but not everyone can become a magician. Most of the people were ordinary people like the 11th district where he used to live, so much so that they were given a pot by the Dead Apostles.

In order to deal with him alone, thousands of magicians were dispatched, which shows the determination of the association this time. It's really "kind" to him.

"What about the specific configuration?" Zhou Yao asked after being surprised.

"I don't know. Need me to investigate further? Sakiya asked.

"No need. Just wait for them to come. Zhou Yao waved his hand and refused.

His voice had just fallen. I saw a gray mist drifting from a distance, and it only took a few breaths to cover the area around the old house. The still spreading gray fog tried to sneak in, but the barrier of the "position" was blocked.

"Oh, here it is."

Zhou Yao put down the teacup in his hand. Look outside with interest.

"You two go first, get ready." He turned his head to look at Shika and Xiaofu.

"Hey——! Okay......" Toka whined, dragging a long note, but still got up and left her seat with Xiaofu.

After a few steps, the two of them disappeared into thin air with light. This is to go to the area they are responsible for—the independent space.

"Roar—"

At this time, the white beast lying on the ground raised its head and set its eyes on Zhou Yao.

"There's no rush yet. The other side should come over to say hello and give an ultimatum or something. ”

Zhou Yao said guessingly, looking at You, who was quietly gnawing on the fairy shell.

"Everything is OK?"

"Hmm." Yu nodded slightly.

Although invisible to the naked eye, Yuu has begun to channel mana to the entire position. Strengthen the defense of the old mansion in all aspects.

Just as the two were talking, a rustling sound came from outside the courtyard wall, not in any direction but in all directions.

Zhou Yao opened the Eye of Judgment and probed over the courtyard wall, but his face became a little ugly.

"What the hell, you want to disgust me?"

In Zhou Yao's perception, he found that a large number of gray-blue fur mice were approaching rapidly. They look like normal rats, but the occasional scarlet glint in their eyes makes it impossible to mistake them for normal rats. And the visual effect caused by the black pressure on a piece. Seeing Zhou Yao, goosebumps straightened up.

Ah, as for the fog that obstructs the view, it can't stop the eye of judgment at all.

"No, the other party should be planning to explore the truth."

After closing the eye of judgment, Zhou Yao immediately denied the thought he had just now, and thought of the true intention of the other side.

The guild probably intends to use this low-level demon to probe the reality on his side.

As soon as Zhou Yao's words fell, the army of rats rushed to the courtyard wall and began to climb up the wall.

When he climbed the wall, he suddenly disappeared out of thin air.

Zhou Yao knew that this was entering an independent space. But these rats don't know.

The subsequent rat colonies continued to pour in, and then all disappeared without exception.

Even if they change direction and invade from walls in other directions. It's the same result.

It wasn't until the last rat disappeared from the wall that the rat colony finally disappeared cleanly.

Zhou Yao estimated that there were at least tens of thousands of rats in a few breaths. He couldn't help but mourn in silence for Shika and Xiao Fu.

At this time, Shika must have scolded him miserably.

No matter how many rats there are, the key is disgusting.

It's a shame that the Association can find so many rats to make demons. Or is there a professional household in it that raises rats?

Zhou Yao didn't delve into this issue, he looked at the White Beast and planned to let it move.

Since the other side did it directly, he had no reason to endure it.

However, just before Zhou Yao spoke, a new situation appeared.

In the thick mist, several black shadows flew in from afar.

At first, it was impossible to see what it was, and it was not until the other party reached the outside of the wall that his true identity was revealed.

It is five adult-sized owls. The unreasonable body shape looks a little hideous.

After reaching the outside of the wall, he circled the air several times, as if trying to scout the situation inside the courtyard. It's a pity that Zhou Yao can see them, it doesn't mean that they can also see Zhou Yao.

The barrier of the "position" will cut off outside detection.

Perhaps it is for this reason that the owls, after not receiving information, launched a "strike" from the air in unison.

Unfortunately, there is also a defensive barrier in the air of the old mansion, and the five owls have been hit several times and all of them have been blocked.

The twice-frustrated owls were furious, letting out a high-pitched cry and spreading their spiky beaks.

Flames erupted from their mouths and slammed into the invisible defensive barrier, instantly sending subtle ripples.

(To be continued.) )