[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-my-cell-prison":3,"chapter-my-cell-prison-my-cell-prison-chapter-1656":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","My Cell Prison",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1208062,1562,"Chapter 1650: 1648 Gray Area","my-cell-prison-chapter-1656",1656,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1650: Chapter 1648 Gray Area\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the two returned to the entrance of the mysterious alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strange atmosphere originally emanating from here was noticeably reduced, only a few thread-like lines floated within the alley, without overflowing onto the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Could it be that we were deliberately lured… did someone inside notice my or Pope’s uniqueness?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Dong and Pope exchanged a glance and walked into the alley side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they stepped into the alley, the street’s noise instantly diminished by more than half, as if a membrane was isolating here from the outside street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling of separation grew stronger with each step deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached a certain depth, the external static noise completely vanished, replaced by an unusual silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a metal door continuously emitting a dark grey aura appeared at the end of the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An uncommon mark was engraved on the door – “A head without facial features, tentacles growing from the lower neck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Something’s coming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Han Dong sensed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying form seeped out from the side wall, its face covered in tentacles resembling maggots, eyes growing between the gaps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, clustered body almost filled the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flat palms housed multiple spiral sound cavities; through coordinating different sound holes, it formed a unique pitch range, echoing within the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you two collaborated with us before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not, further verification is needed… Detecting the spread of grey mist only indicates good insight, but using our services requires a strength verification.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pope was about to step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Han Dong suddenly blocked him, whispering, “Let me do it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pope noticed the hidden meaning in these words and, considering Han Dong’s special traits, willingly stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How do we verify?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as you can force me back and any part of your body touches the iron door leading to the ‘Organization’, the verification is considered successful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Dong thoughtfully nodded, “Oh, it sounds rather easy… However, you seem quite strong too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Droplets of saliva seeped from the tentacle-covered face of the other party, “I haven’t consumed high-quality life forms for a long time; you emit a special scent… Let’s start the assessment then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster charged directly from the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he moved, countless tentacles sprouted from the alley walls, crawling back and forth like maggots… A domain effect was forming, as these maggots would also adhere to Han Dong’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Dong remained motionless, letting the other charge head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crow Mask suddenly fell, revealing Han Dong’s face, along with a bald head without any related features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grey tentacles growing from the back of his head formed a strange symbol in the air, and even an unusual mark appeared on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster charging at Han Dong instantly restrained his aggression,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously swollen body that filled the passage shrunk to the size of a dwarf… only the tentacle-covered head remained unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aggressive posture from a second ago immediately changed to an extremely pious kneeling mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You are indeed… The Grey Emissary!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew there was a strong but out-of-sorts aura, so it was really you!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sire, why have you come to Arkham? Is there anything we can assist you with?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Dong initially found it strange that the other party deliberately released an aura to attract attention… it was due to homology sensing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The organization and demons hidden in the alley both belonged to the ‘Gray Walker’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By chance, Han Dong was awarded the title of “Grey Emissary” due to his outstanding performance in the London game, a title once bestowed is branded into the hearts of any demons related to the Walker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We want to investigate information on a ‘special individual’, due to their uniqueness and secrecy, related data is scarce, almost nonexistent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Emissary Sire, our organization happens to enjoy collecting such ‘unique’, ‘niche’ rare information, perhaps you can find the answer here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please come in; we will do our utmost to serve you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grey Area welcomes the Emissary Sire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My name is Masalino Group Maggot, you can call me Maggot… I particularly favor these tiny crawling creatures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, take us inside and introduce your organization along the way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Certainly! Follow me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We originated from the Grey Realm of Sharnoth, established by My King with the highest-grade matter combination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, it was quite challenging for us in this realm,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>until we established the Grey Area in Arkham,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>which allows us to experience the pleasure of ‘peeking’,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>brings us considerable benefits,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and becomes an important ‘Eye’ for My King within Arkham.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grey Area we’ve built is fundamentally different from those outside information intelligence stations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether information or clients, we set higher standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We employ our special traits at all costs to gather various high-level intelligence that meets our standards,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>fostering a unique membership system, dedicated only to trustworthy demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over time, we’ve cultivated many quality clients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Grey Area, there are only two identities: ‘Client’ and ‘Doer’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Emissary Sire seeks intelligence, you are arriving here as a Client, and we are even willing to be your Doer free of charge.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s unnecessary… Our target is extremely troublesome, let’s first see if you have any relevant information here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, an unbelievable scene unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Dong initially thought the organization’s location was inside the metal door… unexpectedly, the ‘Maggot’ at the front opened the metal door, revealing only a dead end behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opening of the metal door seemed more like triggering some kind of switch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mass of grey gas overflowed within the alley, some kind of ‘disguise’ began to slowly unravel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Dong remarked in surprise: “Oh! I see… truly ingenious means, didn’t expect the entire alley to be your setup disguise,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>once we stepped into the alley, we had already entered the Grey Area?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The alley transformed into a simplistic grey space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seats of regular geometry positioned within the hall, various grey entities with ‘chaotic’ faces scattered here,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether seated, standing, or crawling on the walls, they all cast a reverent gaze at Han Dong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest assured, Emissary, we prioritize client privacy at the highest level within the information port, let alone your commission… May I ask whose information you seek?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the name is unknown, describing related features is workable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The name, characteristics, and type are clear… you’ve probably heard of it too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of caution, Han Dong wasn’t direct but handed over a paper with the name to Maggot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the name above, the maggot tentacles across the face frantically trembled, even detached and fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Emissary, you’re pursuing such a dangerous existence?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, is there any intelligence on it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Just a moment, such existence touching the ‘King’, related information is stored in the deepest recess, I need to submit a request to retrieve it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently there happens to be some special intelligence about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? 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