Considering the telepathic abilities of the Mushroom People, Gauss decided against attacking the Mushroom Person in the distance, lest he alert them prematurely.
He was uncertain about the range of this telepathic ability, how far it could reach, and to how many individuals it could relay information.
He quietly observed the work of the Mushroom People for a while.
They would feed the Slime.
Compared to other Demons, Slimes indeed have a significant advantage for farming.
Once they are well-fed, these creatures have weaker destructive power and a diminished desire for activity.
Thus, as long as enough food is provided and they are kept in relatively enclosed nests, they will naturally regard the surroundings as their home, making it very difficult to drive them away.
Understanding from the perspective of Slimes is also possible.
Every day yields unexpected rewards, and with hardly any visible dangers, it does appear to be an excellent Demon nest.
After finishing feeding at the Slime Farm, the few Mushroom People lazily left with their long legs, though the apparent slowness was deceptive; with their tall stature, even a normal adult running had difficulty keeping pace with their walking.
"Should we continue following them?"
Covered in shadows, Ying turned to look at Gauss.
Gauss shook his head.
"Never mind, let’s return first."
He felt following a few ordinary Mushroom People was not very meaningful.
After all, he had roughly figured out the situation on the fifth floor of the Maze through the Weaver’s Seal and field investigation, and with the map crystal ball, he could keep track of the Maze Lord’s coordinates; unnecessary actions were not needed.
Upon hearing Gauss’s reply, Ying nodded as well.
With her abilities, these low-level Demons found it hard to detect their existence, even if they were openly present in the Mushroom People’s camp. Yet since Gauss said so, she naturally adhered to Gauss’s decision.
Back at the cave exit, it had been modified simply by the members of the Red Dragon Team.
The originally uneven ground had been leveled.
Lamp holders were nailed around the rock wall, followed by bonfires, instantly warming and lighting the cavern.
Gauss shared the intelligence he and Ying gathered with the core members of the Red Dragon Team.
"So the Lord on this floor might be a Mushroom Person?"
"They also farm ordinary Slimes, perhaps as a food reserve?"
"Surprisingly, these Demons are quite clever..."
Aaliyah nodded thoughtfully after hearing this.
"Naturally." Serdur, who had regained his usual composure, joined the conversation.
He felt that, since what happened to him was irreversible, he might as well accept fate.
"It’s said that in the Demon Race many intelligent Demons have established their own cities."
"Those walking the city streets are rational Demons."
"However, they refer to themselves as the Demon Race."
"Though they are called the Demon Race, they do not belong to one specific species but are rather a collective term for many highly intelligent Demons."
"Reportedly, the Demon Race also imitates us humans, having their own aristocracy."
Gauss listened to Serdur’s discourse and recalled the information he read in books.
Books containing intelligence about the Demon Race are scarce on the market.
It’s been a long time since humans organized large-scale exploration deep into the Demon Race territories.
Of course, Gauss believed that operations of elite small units probing must have continued, but such confidential intelligence would likely never be disclosed and certainly wouldn’t be recorded in books for the majority of low-level Adventurers and intellectuals.
He was able to collect some knowledge about that land due to his current strength and status.
After all, he also worked part-time as a guest professor at a Magic academy, allowing him access to more precious library collections.
In this world, Demons indeed have variability depending on their environment.
Even the same goblins born in the Demon Race show greater intelligence and strength than those born in human domains.
Moreover, just like the vast intelligence differences between humans, even the dumbest Demons can produce high-intelligence individuals.
These exceptional individuals often display incredible talents, as if favored by some mysterious entity, with an affinity for Magic and various Powers far surpassing other Demons.
Once they mature, they become the pillars within Demon forces and the backbone against humans.
After making enough contributions, they are ennobled as Demon Race aristocrats.
And the Demon King, the king of Demons, is the leader of Demon Race nobles.
Unlike human kings and emperors, the Demon King not only possesses authority but also integrates power into themselves.
Once it loses the title of strongest, it will be replaced by a new Demon King, similar to raising venomous creatures.
Therefore, the Demon King remains the strongest in this world for a long time.
"How do you know so much?" Albena looked at the well-informed Serdur inquiringly.
"Unlike humans, we Half-Snake Men maintain some contact with certain Demon forces." Serdur spoke with slight embarrassment.
However, Gauss and the others did not react specifically to his statements.
After resting at their original location for a while.
Gauss and the others prepared for a formal journey to explore the fifth floor of the Maze.
Soon, other Adventurers who notice Gauss has opened the fifth floor entrance may also gradually step into this uncharted territory.