Looking directly at the ancient gods for a whole year

Chapter 2251 Entanglement
The change in the lobbyist seems to be no less than that of the prisoners.

It certainly wasn't because the future was too dangerous, so they sent the lobbyists as cannon fodder to scout ahead.

For the person making the initial unreasonable request, the key point is whether the lobbyist is "willing" to act as a guinea pig to test the waters.

The result was that it remained consistent with the previous approach, being ridiculously easygoing.

While retaining past memories, it appears to have completely entered a different mental state.

So what does it mean when the prisoners are all gone?

Following the persuader down the steps behind the door, Fu Qian seemed to sense the increasingly strangeness of the situation.

The sights I saw during this visit to the gallery were quite unexpected.

On the one hand, apart from the dimming light, no trace of what appeared to be a dark moon was seen.

According to the previous deductions, the prisoners should theoretically still be there, but their once untouchable territory is now abandoned.

And now even seasoned lobbyists and pawns seem to have reached a new level of mental state.

Following closely behind, Fu Qian could easily confirm, through his visual radar, that his old friend hadn't made any progress in rank over time.

However, the fact that the situation has stabilized suggests that this place has not lost its power.

After all, during their first meeting, the lobbyist had recounted an interesting point about the paradoxical relationship between his abilities and the cage.

Essentially, this place is even the source of his power.

Furthermore, to expand on this point, with this connection, lobbyists appear even more valuable in another respect—as food for the bone chain.

Of course, so far the latter has been relatively well-behaved, and has not been in a hurry to launch its plan.

A superior's cage that is undergoing a transformation, why not take a closer look first—oh?

At one point, the lobbyist stopped in his tracks, and Fu Qian easily discovered the reason.

The downward distance wasn't long, but after passing through a corridor with a distinctly similar style, an even more consistent scene appeared before them—

Another reddish-brown door stood there, its patterns clearly visible, representing His Excellency Araqir's great power.

But unlike the one we just passed through, this one was clearly a standard size.

Looking further into the distance, familiar scenes of iron black and silver white came into view.

A corridor, following the exact same sequence as above.

……

So that's why it's called a corridor? I have to say, that's a bit abstract.

This short distance was certainly not enough to make him lose his bearings. Fu Qian easily sketched out a bizarre architectural structure in his mind and marveled at it.

Is there another corridor beneath the existing one? Are they constructed exactly the same?
If these doors were decorated with colors and designs representing other superiors, it wouldn't be so strange to interpret them as being in the form of shared prison cells.

Now, this scene clearly can no longer be explained as the prisoners' nightmares dissipating, revealing the building's original appearance.

After all, don't forget there's another problem: this corridor leads from the mansion of Lord Serpent of Fate, so what's behind the other four doors?
Each of them leads to a new corridor?
And what about behind these doors?

It is clear that this place is not a more realistic scene after the retreat of the supernatural, but rather a more abstract entanglement of concepts.

So how did this happen?
And could the reason for the current state of the lobbyist be the same?

How do you plan to describe this place?

As Fu Qian, with numerous questions swirling in his mind, focused his gaze on the grateful party, the lobbyist seemed to sense something.

However, he showed no intention of looking over; he simply continued to gaze ahead and asked in a calm tone.

How to describe it? That's a good question. It sounds like the lobbyist, having been coerced into repaying a debt of gratitude, has been eagerly anticipating this moment.

However, Fu Qian didn't seem to mind this somewhat pointed question.

"So you've been behind the other doors too?"

Of course, not minding doesn't mean he'll answer; the next moment he skillfully countered the question with another.

"...I've been there, it's all the same."

Today's lobbyists sound incredibly innocent.

Not only did he not choose to continue the barrage of questions, but he also hesitated only for a moment before quickly acknowledging Fu Qian's statement.

……

Is it really true that behind every door lies a new corridor?
That would be an easy way to get lost.

The difference in quality was immediately apparent, but Fu Qian showed no shame whatsoever. He simply tried to sketch out the architectural composition in his mind and expressed his deep admiration.

The crucial point is that this is just the beginning—

"What about these?"

The next moment, Fu Qian gestured towards the five new doors in front of him.

"all the same……"

This time, the lobbyist didn't even hesitate before giving a somewhat desperate answer.

"These are two questions, so the answer to the first one is: Have you been inside?"

Even so, this still failed to satisfy the demanding questioner, who continued to press for answers without delay.

"No... but you can see it."

This time, he finally couldn't maintain his previous stance. The lobbyist turned around, remained silent for a moment, and honestly admitted that he hadn't done his job well.

"Understood, so I'll lead the way again this time."

Still not minding, Fu Qian even stepped forward and pushed open the gate of Lord Yaraqir's mansion while they were talking.

His meaning was simple: first, I definitely have to get through here and continue downwards; second, you definitely have to keep following.

……

It must be said that the lobbyist did not appear to be lying.

Sure enough, in this derived secondary corridor, there is an entrance leading to the next level.

Behind Lord Araqil's door, the chaotic darkness of the past was still nowhere to be found, and yet another door could be seen deep within.

Even the door wasn't silver-white; it had a different, familiar color scheme, and it was one of the five doors.

So behind each door lies a non-self force, and this entanglement and derivation continues.

A quick conclusion was reached before the payment was made, but this seemed to complicate the situation further.

What does this entanglement really mean?

Is it related to my previous actions with the witch? And what about that dark moonlight that shone alongside the witch?

Furthermore, as someone with zero perception, shouldn't we call in professionals to handle such a complex situation?
He didn't rush in. As his thoughts raced, he turned to look at the persuader, seemingly able to imagine him standing hesitantly in front of the door.

"Weren't you going to lead the way?"

However, it seems that no one can empathize with his empathy. Under scrutiny, the latter took the initiative to speak this time, even with a hint of sarcasm.