In this spacious area, teeming with insect eggs and under the influence of some special factor, the surroundings suddenly sprang to life. From some of the eggs came clear tapping sounds, others kept expanding, and some even began rolling, attempting to reach the depths of the secret realm first.
Such anomalies were noticed by Ivan and the masked sorcerer, but neither paid much attention to them.
"Sorcerer Solomon, I wonder what insight you might have," Ivan responded after hearing the masked sorcerer's remark, "Across the entire Moon Pincer Peninsula, I doubt anyone surpasses you in understanding the Dead Insects Cloud Realm."
His words were not mere flattery; there were things even Randall didn't know that Solomon did, clearly having access to some more secret and comprehensive information.
From what had been seen so far, Solomon's intentions seemed benign, and he was eager to hear the other's opinion.
"Of course, I came well-prepared."