My Cell Prison-Chapter 801 -

Chapter 801: 801 Chapter 801: 801 When the Great Demon Leader gave the Expeditionary Army its first combat objective,

within the crow carriage.

The Count’s head, birthed in the Bloodhound’s oral cavity, suddenly trembled violently.

The Scarlet Count knew more about the secondary important city—[Perugia] than anyone, as he had spent some time there.

Once, the Count tried to expand his private network and accidentally made contact with the president of the association within the Holy City.

The Scarlet Count, on his long journey to the Alagard Mountain Range, also passed through [Perugia], this ‘city brimming with artistic flair.’

The Old King behind Perugia, and the Old King behind the Count, were not at odds.

The Count, carrying the ‘Movable Deed’, was initially received warmly by the [Lord of Perugia] due to his lordship status.

The Count, drained from the journey, intended to stay in Perugia for a while and also tried to extend his network further to establish a connection with the Old King there.

However,

after just two days in Perugia,

the Count abandoned all his preconceived ideas, made up an excuse, and fled the city overnight.

Even after entering the Alagard Mountain area, he remained worried and set up numerous Blood Descendant Investigators along the mountain roads to ensure no one from Perugia was in pursuit.

Not until the Count reached the other side of the Alagard Mountain Range and fully unfolded the Scarlet Manor by placing the Land Deed did he finally feel completely at ease.

Every time he recalls his time in Perugia, he still feels somewhat frightened.

“You humans really know how to pick a siege target… This city is very strange; even I, the Count, dare not enter lightly.

Putting aside other things,

I have privately established connections with Old Kings from five different directions, including that Dream Deep Sea.

Yet even so, those two days I lived in Perugia felt like two years spent on the edge of madness.

The ‘Medium Land Deed’ corresponds to this city, and its holder is the ‘Ancestor Return – Demon’ you just talked about… and it’s someone who makes me feel quite uneasy.”

The Count, who possessed the trait of ‘Manic laughter’, was naturally inclined towards madness.

Something that could make the Count feel discomfort, madness, and fear immediately caught Han Dong’s attention, and he pressed further:

“Oh? Are you saying you, the Count, can feel fear?”

“Pah! Did I just use the word ‘afraid’? It’s just that the ‘Return Ancestor’ inherently outranks me… Besides, when I am in someone else’s Land Deed territory, it’s natural to feel a bit uneasy.”

“Count, could you briefly describe what special traits this [Lord of Perugia] has? If appropriate… we could also consider engaging in battle.

After all, a ‘Medium Land Deed’ is quite tempting.”

“Don’t think the Land Deed warfare is that simple, will you? I only lost to you before because you, lad, cheated.

Of course, there’s also the fact that I hadn’t grasped the Ancestor Return form; otherwise, you would be long dead.

I’ve taken notice of your abilities, lad.

To defeat this city’s lord by launching a unilateral Land Deed war… I do not wish to die alongside you.”

“I’m just looking at the situation. It’s highly unlikely I’ll initiate a Land Deed war.

Count, please share some information. If the opponent is indeed tough, we’ll stay out of it and stick with the legion, making do with what we have.”

The Count was not unwilling to speak; he simply did not wish to recall that experience.

“… Since you ask for my help, I shall generously tell you all about it.”

Chirrup, mumble~

From the depths of Dog Mouth, several twisted blood-red tentacles sprouted, weaving into two arms, which enabled the Count to explain his impressions of Perugia City in a more vivid and lively manner.

“The Lord of Perugia has a special title—’Painter’.

Although I do not know the origin of his existence, whether he is a descendant of the Old King or if he evolved from evil creatures or wild beasts… I personally lean towards ‘human evolution.’ Even after his Ancestor Return, he still leans towards humanity to some degree.

He is quite interested in the art and culture left behind by humans.

Perugia retains more than 90% of the original human architecture.

The ‘Painter’ transformed the Perugia Art Academy into his unique Lord’s castle, and inside, it is filled with local artwork that he highly rates, as well as his own creations of madness.

I stayed in this palace during my two days in Perugia.

At first, I felt good about the Lord’s warm hospitality, but after an hour of staying there, something started to feel awry.

Even as I maintained my clarity by drinking Blood Brew, I was still affected by such strange influences.”

“Mental influence?” Han Dong looked surprised, as he did not think the Count would be troubled by mental influences.

Although the Count was reluctant to admit it, that feeling made him truly experience an uncommon [Fear].

“Hmm… it’s a kind of mental erosion I have never felt before.

It’s different from the layers of psychic tides that come from the Deep Sea.

The mad paintings I saw in the castle of Perugia would uncontrollably surface in my mind whenever I closed my eyes… Rats would emerge from between the paintings, gnawing at my brain madly.

The “Blasphemous Sounds” made by the rats persisted endlessly in my mind, impossible to disperse or get rid of.

Even drinking high-purity Blood Brew could only suppress it temporarily.

After two days of living there, I even felt as though my head had become a desecrated rat’s nest inhabited by tens of thousands of rats, and my mental state was worn down to its lowest ebb.

At the worst of times, several rats would directly squeeze out of my nose and mouth.

At that moment, the ‘cityscape’ I saw was drastically different from when I first entered the city… Not even the Ancestor Return – Demons under the command of the Blood God had ever subjected me to such immense pressure.”

The Count gestured exaggeratedly as he described his horrific experience.

It was clear to hear how deep a psychological shadow the city of Perugia had cast on the Count… The Lord who secluded himself within the City was obviously difficult to deal with as well.

Paintings, rats.

These things, which cannot be explained by reason, also made the entire squad’s scalp tingle, even feeling like they too heard the ‘squeaking’ of rats in their heads.

However.

After hearing the Count’s story, Han Dong exhibited an unusual interest.

“Rats in the paintings, even your Manic laughter couldn’t withstand it, Count?”

“My ‘Manic laughter,’ although not as refined as your current ‘Mad Laugh,’ is still a rather perfect mental ability.

If it were a one-on-one situation, I would certainly withstand it.

However, I was inside someone else’s castle at the time, with the effect of the Land Deed empowering them… It’s normal that I couldn’t bear it, given the passive situation and my level difference with this Lord.”

“Interesting, I plan to enlist to join the battle…”

As Han Dong made his decision, he looked towards the other members of the squad.

“This kind of strange mental Ancestor Return Demon is not suitable for you to deal with. Everyone stay on the carriage and rest.”

“Sure, honey, be careful!” Mia was the first to express concern.

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Abe and Winry, who were more attuned to combat, also had no confidence in dealing with such beings and feared that a psychic invasion could drag down the entire legion.

While adjusting the gears on his Single Copper Mirror, Dumps smiled and said, “Nicholas… I’ll join you.”