Herag recalled the experiences he had so far and felt that the power systems in any world were essentially the same.

The core and foundation remained the Rule, though the rules might differ from world to world.

The power systems derived from these Rules might also differ, but the source of power didn't vary much; everything originated from the Rules.

Once power reaches a certain level, it still touches upon the power at the level of Rules.

Herag was well aware that mastering Rule Power placed one on a completely different level, which is why he fled the moment he saw that tentacle.

An hour later.

The sky was already dimly lit, the surrounding temperature gradually rising, making it feel a bit warmer.

The speed at which Herag rode had slowed somewhat; upon reaching this place, the sense of crisis that enveloped him had significantly diminished.

It seemed that the tentacle in the lake hadn't chased after him.

Herag speculated there must be some reason preventing the tentacle's main body from leaving the lake, or it was unwilling to.

Otherwise, given the distance at the time, Herag would have hardly managed to escape; he truly felt as though death was imminent back then.

This feeling had only occurred when facing that giant spider in the polluted area, and now he experienced it again.

Soon after, Herag noticed someone had joined him from behind.

Turning his head, he saw Jim also riding over.

Herag slowed down a bit, gradually waiting for Jim to catch up.

The first glance Jim took upon arrival was recognizing that the horse under Herag belonged to him.

His expression turned slightly peculiar, but he held back from commenting and instead said, "Brother Herag, what exactly was that thing in the lake?"

Herag casually replied, "How would I know?"

"You don't know either..."

Jim had assumed Herag's rapid departure meant he knew the origin of the Demon.

Herag said, "How could I know? I just sensed danger at the time. What about you? Do you have any information?"

"I'm not sure either; I've never heard of such a terrifying Demon in Thousand Lakes. That Demon must be at least Apostle Level." Jim said with lingering fear.

"Apostle Level Demon..."

Herag muttered the term in his mind, guessing Apostle Level might be comparable to a Level 2 Wizard or even a Level 3 Wizard.

"I must quickly get to Amy City to report this to Lord Arios. Currently, the Demon hasn't left Thousand Lakes, which must be due to some reason. We must resolve it before it emerges from Thousand Lakes. Otherwise, an Apostle Level Demon appearing threatens the densely populated vicinity..." Jim said worriedly.

"Arios?" Herag was a bit puzzled.

Jim said, "Don't you know Lord Arios?"

"I'm an Exorcist from afar, not very knowledgeable about this place," Herag explained.

Jim nodded, as if he understood something.

This world is vast, and indeed many Exorcists wander far and wide; Jim often encounters Exorcists from foreign lands.

Jim then explained, "Lord Arios is the City Lord of Amy City and the most powerful Exorcist there. He personally handles many tricky situations."

Herag nodded, silently remembering the name.

He intended to stay in Amy City for a while.

Amy City is populous, and there are numerous channels for information, perhaps leading to clues about the Expedition Team and Wizards.

While searching for the Expedition Team, he'd also easily find opportunities to slay Demons.

The two proceeded together, and during the journey, Herag took the chance to learn a lot about Amy City from Jim, forming a rough idea in his mind.

...

Two days later.

Herag eventually arrived at Amy City after two days of travel.

Seen from afar, Amy City was vastly larger than Greenfield City.

Moreover, there was a large market outside Amy City, where most business transactions took place.

According to Jim, the market's setup was primarily to prevent chaos within the city, allowing merchants to engage in trades outside for easier management of the city.

Due to the lack of reliable identity proof, all sorts of people passed through here, and various chaotic events often occurred.

The City Lord's Mansion couldn't manage so many affairs, so they established a market outside the city to resolve commerce outside.

Herag and Jim rode slowly through the market, progressing at an extremely slow pace.

There were too many people and carriages around, crowding the already narrow road to the brim.

The road was also rugged, surrounded not only by puddles but occasionally littered with cow and horse dung.

The mixed scents combined, filling the air with an unpleasant fermented smell.

Herag spent half an hour in the market before making his way out, then started heading towards Amy City.

He couldn't ride into the city now, having to dismount and lead the horse along the main road outside.

If he dared ride into the city, he'd have to be wary of the guards' cold arrows at the gate.

"Herag, would you like to accompany me to meet Lord Arios? I'll report the situation in Thousand Lakes Town, and I will surely mention you, likely calling upon you to ask some questions." Jim said.

Herag nodded and said, "Alright, lead the way."

Since he planned to stay here for a while, he naturally couldn't afford to fall out with the City Lord.

The two led their horses into Amy City, heading toward the City Lord's Mansion.

Reaching the City Lord's Mansion required passing through a square, a vast expanse.

Many festivals and celebrations occur there, and daily activities of various professions frequently take place here too.

"Hmm, Lord Arios." Jim looked toward the square, where a crowd gathered, with a burly man standing atop a high platform speaking to those around him.

"Is that Lord Arios?" Herag looked over and asked.

Jim nodded, "Yes, it's quite strange; normally, Lord Arios wouldn't appear in this place."

The two walked to the outer edge of the crowd, seeing Arios standing on the high platform with a cross erected behind him, a disheveled man tied to it appears to have undergone severe torture.

"Attention everyone, recently, we've noticed some very strange people appearing. It's one thing they don't speak our language, but they somehow lack Exorcist powers, yet possess abilities stronger than many Exorcists. These individuals are very powerful; if I hadn't intervened personally, capturing them would indeed have been challenging."

"In the capture, two people died, and we only managed to take one alive."

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