[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-re-evolution-online":3,"chapter-re-evolution-online-re-evolution-online-chapter-181":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Re: Evolution Online",{"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},1706991,2181,"Chapter 181 - Black Pearls","re-evolution-online-chapter-181",181,"\u003Cp>For a village, there seemed to be a lot fewer people living here so Liam looked around to see if there was anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the place seemed to be completely deserted except for the corpses littered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ok, why don't you guys start gathering the loot?\" Liam hummed and in the meantime took a stroll through the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He eyed all the empty houses and walked to the end where there seemed to be a cave at the distance. His gaze paused on the cave that looked dimly lit as if there were torches within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmmm…\" Liam stopped there and did not continue to walk. He made a quick calculation based on the number of houses and thatched huts and the dark mages they had killed so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The numbers don't add up. There should definitely be more mages in the cave.\" He waited for some time, letting the others finish their task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demons one by one gathered the loot scattered around, even robbing the houses and piled up everything that they found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few minutes, they finished running around and assembled together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because this was a human settlement, they had collected a decent amount of loot including several copper coins and silver coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also a bunch of staffs and necklaces and other mage-related pieces of equipment with high intelligence attribute values that are useful for casters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eying the items warily, Liam did not put the entire pile into his inventory space as some of the items were just worthless trash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys can take these.\" He distributed some cheap low-tier stuff that only amounted to a few copper coins at most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to the demons, these were already high-end things that they could sell or scrap for parts. So they thanked him profusely and accepted them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam also asked them to switch out their gear, giving a few better ones that further buffed their raw strength and vitality attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demons had never come across this kind of gear as only the squad leaders and platoon leaders donned on uncommon or rare pieces of equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would never waste such equipments on expendables like them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they were even more touched and their eyes were glistening as they obediently accepted everything Liam gave them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam noticed this but he didn't pay attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sorted out the rest of the loot and saw a few black pearl necklaces. These were more unique compared to the other simple accessories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are these?\" He wasn't able to identify them and the system prompt also did not give him the information. \"Well, I guess I can look at these later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stored them separately and then proceeded to clear out everything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the demons were already stretching their muscles and relaxing, thinking that the invasion was already over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew that Liam would probably run many invasions back to back like last time so they were readying themselves for the next attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Liam surprised them and pointed to the cave at the distance. \"Let's go. There should be more mages there. We can finish off them as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demons hurriedly obeyed and followed behind Liam, along with Luna and the undead hounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as they neared the cave, Liam stopped moving carelessly and signaled the others as well to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You. Go to the cave entrance and stand there.\" He commanded one of the hounds first. \"If someone comes out, lure them out to the back here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undead hound lifelessly nodded and then walked over to the cave entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why leader?\" One of the demons asked Liam, scratching his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm. We should not underestimate these mages just because they are easy to kill. We were only able to finish them off quickly because they were scattered and not together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We also stopped them from casting any spells. Do you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to groom these five demons so he patiently explained, answering even the stupid questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they were discussing, the hound already reached the entrance of the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was only a single hound, that too something which looked like it was plagued by death, just a couple of mages shouted and ran out of the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire group did not rush out. Watching this curiously, the demons nodded in understanding. They finally understood Liam's strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their reaction did not help at all as Liam seriously wondered just how effective grooming these idiots was going to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, fuck it. I am already invested. Can't back out now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the mages stepped out, the hound immediately started running towards the back near a few trees where the group was located.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mages as well followed the hound, not thinking too much. They just did not want a silly hound to desecrate their cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately, it was not just a silly hound and the demons instantly pounced on the two mages once they were within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding. You have gained 2 experience points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding. You have gained 2 experience points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both the humans died in the blink of an eye, and their bodies were looted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam nodded in approval and then turned to look at the fox. \"Alright, Luna. It is your turn now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small fox quickly became elated on hearing his command and ran over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like it wanted to prove it was not just another dumb undead, so the fox threw a big ball of fire in as soon as it reached the cave entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This of course attracted more attention and a lot more mages spilled out like ants from a colony. The naughty fox did not wait around and skillfully turned its tail and ran back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time the mages did not just run behind it but also sent out a few spells. Dark spirals of corrosive energy shot out aimed at the little red fox.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, before anything could touch the furry beast, Liam acted and sent out a dozen compressed high-density fire bullets targeting the dead center of their foreheads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding. You have gained 2 experience points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding. You have gained 2 experience points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the mages dropped dead immediately and Luna returned back to the group with a smirk. Liam lifted the beast by its tail and asked. \"Did you see how many were there inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[About a dozen, master]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ok. Be good.\" He put it back on the ground and signaled everyone to move forward. \"No need to wait any longer. Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raaaaa! Grrraaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the demons shouted excitedly and dashed into the cave at their full speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mages were completely caught off guard and only managed to put up an insignificant fight before the undead and the demons pounced on them and killed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cave wasn't that deep and there wasn't anyone else present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guess this really is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam noticed a few more strings of black pearls which he collected and shoved inside his inventory along with the other loot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the looks of it, the group of dark mages had been sitting around a bonfire and chanting something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What were these guys up to?\" He tried to think if this was anything important, but he couldn't come up with any answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe this is just an easy invasion… No need to overthink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam shrugged his shoulders and started walking out along with everybody.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After struggling so much with the gnomes, he was more than happy to knock out a few easy invasions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, he had to analyze everything that he came in contact with because the inheritance and the secret to improving his currently weak necromancy craft could be in anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the guild who had boasted about the mecha gnomes and the golems parading them everywhere, Kouske had rather been a tight-lipped person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not breathe a single word about how he obtained the army of strong undead soldiers which he later on even managed to bring into the real world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liam clenched his fists tightly. The mere thought of such strength was empowering. He wanted to obtain it all costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's look around for some more time.\" He commanded his party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sent the five demons together to the left of the cave and he and Luna along with the undead hounds went towards the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their efforts were not in waste as not long after, Liam ran into another small village, located only a short distance away from the village they had just raided.\u003C\u002Fp>",1426,"2026-06-06T14:49:04.730Z",1,"novelbin.me","173158d9c86f92ad29729224eed66d15b51b23729b5625712442588b12b3410b","re-evolution-online-chapter-232","re-evolution-online-chapter-231",1446,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fre-evolution-online-cover.jpg"]