Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?-Chapter 1233 - 791: Sain Decompression Lounge

"Soul-sucking Ghost above..."

Standing in the terrifying scene formed by the Corpse Mountain Blood Sea, drenched in blood, Kaius murmured to himself.

"xx above" is a phrase often used by religious believers. Depending on one's faith, this "xx" can be replaced at will.

After joining the army of the Holy Light Church, Kaius gradually began to use "Holy Light above" as a quick phrase, influenced by the environment and out of a need to fit in, though he mostly said it in his heart and rarely aloud.

And now, having killed to his heart's content and releasing all the pressure inside him, he sincerely said:

"Soul-sucking Ghost above."

Why a Soul-sucking Ghost? Why not one of the Four Kings of Little Londo from the upper realm or the higher Manus?

Because Gong Qiying hadn't told him much about those figures, Kaius knew nothing about them, so he simply and bluntly replaced the figure above with a Soul-sucking Ghost.

A very plain action, but it also reflected his current feeling—an unparalleled, exhilarating release!

His profession is still considered a Hero.

Even now, as a mercenary for the Holy Light Church in this war, his identity as a Hero often made him intuitively hold back, unable to go all out against the human soldiers before him, except when fighting Hevi.

It's well known that suppressing desires for too long can lead to mental problems; even if it hasn't reached that extreme, it still feels uncomfortable and unsatisfying inside, making the accumulated pressure unbearable.

And now, by engaging in the slaughter within the Painting World, Kaius had swept away the negative emotions he had accumulated inside.

To him, this feeling was so refreshing that it almost showed an expression rarely seen on his face.

This entire Painting World was all about a mowing experience, something most adventurers couldn't experience in the Sain Dungeon, as the monsters here that adventurers could easily overpower didn't provide a sense of achievement, while those that did were rarely weak enough to be mowed down easily.

More importantly, those dark thoughts that couldn't be used against people in real life could be used freely here.

As for the rewards...

Kaius glanced at the white light points dropped on the ground around him that he hadn't picked up yet. He casually picked one up and looked at it; it was plant material used for making items, and the rest were various small tools.

Better than nothing, but the spiritual power it provided was quite considerable for ordinary people. For a Hero, though, it was just a light drizzle, yet...

This is a place he could come often.

The thought floated up in Kaius's mind.

It wasn't just "could," it was a place he "must" come often!

Though it would cost time, deplete power, and delay Church missions... experiencing such a high made it feel incredibly worth it.

It's like in Gong Qiying's world, where people become addicted to spending money to smash things in stress relief rooms; the time and spiritual power were Kaius's "currency" to enter this Painting World.

What Gong Qiying did was subtly push him from behind, guiding him to enjoy this feeling, or at least not reject it.

Yes, Gong Qiying didn't come in with strong Hypnosis Magic trying to brainwash Kaius directly.

Facing a Hero, a frontline powerhouse in the world, he felt he had to maintain a cautious attitude, so he withdrew the high-intensity Hypnosis Magic used on ordinary people, replacing it with small, subtle guidance integrated into the environment.

This made it harder for Kaius to consciously reject the place, and because it was not malicious, it was hard to detect.

As it stands now, the method succeeded, though if he wanted to make him completely abandon the Holy Light and turn to Sain, it would probably take several more visits.

Just a few more times, Sain had all the time to wait.

Kaius waved his hand, and with the Mage's Hand amplified by Anleisi, he picked up all the light points from the ground and put them in his arms. The high level of souls on him was the biggest gain for this trip, as Luluwo's notes mentioned that to obtain Sorcery Fire and Sorcery, one had to spend souls, a currency unique to the Sain Dungeon.

He didn't even realize that his gaze at this space now had a hint of tenderness, like looking at something he was quite fond of.

Holy Light above, this place is amazing.

Unnoticed, his catchphrase had turned back to Holy Light above, and the transition was so smooth that he almost didn't feel it.

This could serve as a place to train Soldiers, to cultivate the mindset of facing an army alone, perhaps...

As he pondered in his mind, his figure gradually became illusory and was ultimately expelled from the Painting World.

After all, he'd met the condition for clearing it.

Outside the Painting World, the Holy Light Soldiers were still circling it, debating whether they should leave or stay, worrying that if Kaius didn't come out for a long time, they'd just be wasting their time.

Then, just as everyone was inclined to leave, a flash of light appeared, and Kaius, body soaked in blood and Armor reverted back to the standard armor of the Holy Light Church, returned.

"Lord Kaius! It's great that you're safe and sound!"

"These bloodstains, what's going on? I'll clean them for you!"

The Soldiers exclaimed in surprise, noting how quickly he emerged after entering the Painting World. Could he possibly challenge the world record for the quickest clearance of the Painting World?

However, on second thought, this is the Hero we're talking about. Isn't it only natural for a Hero to achieve such feats!

So everyone let it go.

It's changed back again... Kaius looked down at the pristine white armor he was wearing, with an expression that oddly contained a hint of disappointment.

But if he came out wearing that Soul-sucking Ghost outfit, he would probably scare everyone half to death.

"Lord Kaius, may I ask if you have gained anything in there?" The soldiers looked at him one by one, eagerly wanting to know what good things were inside this Painting World, yet they all instinctively stayed away from the painting on the ground, resolutely refusing to touch it.

Kaius thought for a while and said:

"Ordinary material rewards, excellent spiritual training."

"Excellent!?"

The soldiers widened their eyes upon hearing this word, inadvertently breaking into smiles. Their gazes at the painting no longer resembled seeing a plague, but rather a treasure.

"Lord Kaius rarely gives anything a positive evaluation. This must be a treasure!"

All the soldiers got excited, unable to hide the greed in their eyes.

But since Kaius didn't speak, no one dared to act impulsively.

"Keep it."

With these words, Kaius's meaning was clear—it was time to continue the exploration mission.

Seeing the slightly disappointed expressions on the soldiers' faces, he threw the gains he obtained in the Painting World to them, and the soldiers immediately scrambled with joy, their respect for him growing even stronger.

Thus, this little interlude with the Painting World passed, but the impact was clearly evident.

Walking behind Kaius, the soldiers' expressions shifted from initial joy at acquiring some small gadgets, to confusion, suspicion, and finally fear, whispering among themselves:

"Has Lord Kaius had his soul replaced? Is it really him?"

"Did I see it wrong, are my eyes deceiving me? Why is he..."

"Why does he walk with such a spring in his step!?"

Though the difference was barely visible to the naked eye, Kaius no longer had his previously extremely steady gait. His stride now carried a surprisingly youthful bounce...

It was as if a work-weary office employee suddenly reverted to childhood, feeling no pressure and only happiness!

The soldiers were quite scared by this sight, but none dared to ask, as they were still afraid of this cold-faced killer.

A poker face might command awe, but once accustomed to it, it's tolerable. The true horror is when this poker face suddenly starts smiling one day.

What exactly happened in the Painting World?

The confusion surrounding the soldiers was enough to make a thirty-episode science investigation show.

The process after this became simple, just following Luluwo's notes step by step.

However, whether it was an illusion or not, the soldiers felt that the path they were walking seemed extremely perilous. The monsters were extraordinarily fierce, the traps more cunning and treacherous with each step, and the journey exceptionally time-consuming.

If it weren't for Kaius being present, they probably would have perished in the Sain Dungeon.

Even more, when they saw Blacksmith Andre, there were four bold words in Luluwo's notes:

[Try beating him]

What the heck, why urge someone to assault the innocent blacksmith?

Some soldiers with quick hands nearly acted, but fortunately, they turned to the next page just in time.

[Absolutely must not beat him, or something terrifying will happen]

"..."

Although there was no proof, it felt like this guy wrote it intending to trick someone.

Amid all these twists and turns, they finally successfully obtained the Sorcery Fire, each getting one thanks to the massive spiritual gain Kaius had earlier acquired in the Painting World.

Then they headed to the documented Sick Village, naturally taking a reverse path.

The moment they stepped into Sick Village, Kaius maximized his perception, wanting to detect that special Magic Tutor directly.

However, there was an unexpected discovery.

In the depths of Sick Village, it seemed a particularly powerful presence roared with fierce flames through his perception!