Chapter Twenty-Eight: A Sudden Invitation
Three days have passed since the Necro invasion, and the city of Dimor is back to normal operations, but there are still voices of mourning from time to time.
There have been many large-scale attacks by the Necromantic Clan, but a sneak attack on the scale of more than a hundred people is the first time since the long-term battle between the Demon Clan and the Necromantic Clan. And this time, thanks to the appearance of Artevans and Arubha, the city of Dimore avoided the fall.
After this incident, the Necrons seemed to have stopped moving for a while.
However, what made Artvance extremely puzzling was how the necromantic army, with the troops who directly attacked the town, a total of more than a hundred people, managed to quietly enter the Dimore area without being discovered by the demon soldiers patrolling the field, and even by the demon people living in the wild.
One or two of the demon soldiers stationed on the periphery were negligent in their duties, and Artevans believed it, but he didn't believe that all demon soldiers were like this.
It is not impossible to allow hundreds of troops to enter the territory of the demons, and to successfully lurk and launch an attack on Dimore City. However, the only thing Artvance could think of at the moment was the last thing he wanted to be.
That is, in the demon race, there are traitors of the necromantic clan.
If that's the case, then the fact that he and Rusha destroyed the Necrondon's invasion could be the reason for being targeted by the Necrons. For Atvance, who only has one helper, this is undoubtedly the most headache for him.
(But there is an existence like Xiora in the high-level of the demon race, and even if there is a traitor, it will be easy to get out.) )
At this time, Artevans was sitting on the top floor of a restaurant, tasting the food of the demons with Aruba.
After the story of saving Dimore City spread, Artevans and Aruba also gained some popularity among the demons, and one of the demons who was rescued was also the owner of the restaurant where Artevans was.
In order to repay the favor, the owner of the restaurant found the Traveler's Cave where Artevans and Aruba were located, and invited them to his restaurant for dinner.
At first, Artevans was about to refuse, but after thinking about it, if he was too indifferent to the outside world, it would be tantamount to consuming his heroic image in the hearts of demon civilians. Maintaining the image of a hero in the eyes of the demons is of great benefit to Artevans.
"I wonder if this gentleman can let me dine with you if he has a good face?" A soft voice rang out in front of Atfans.
Artefans' memory is not bad, he knew who was coming the moment he heard the voice, raised his head, looked at Sheola in front of him, and nodded, "Of course you can."
Rusha on the side also nodded to Xiola. Even though she didn't need to eat, she still tasted something she had never eaten before. After all, a normal Nightmare can't have a body as complete as Rusa, so a Normal Nightmare can't eat.
"It seems easy for you to find us." When Sheola sat down gently, Artevans said.
"After all, the two of them have a certain reputation in the city now, and if I ask, it's easy to know where they are." Sheola said with a smile.
"I guess I have to thank you for that." Artevans looked Sheola in the eye and said.
The necromancers only attacked an area of the city, and it was not surprising that the demons in the vicinity knew that Artevans and Rusha had come to the rescue, and that they also knew what the two looked like.
But the truth is that almost the whole city knows that Artevans and Ai Rusha have killed the necromantic forces that launched the attack, so someone must have publicized their deeds to the outside world.
And the only one who has the ability to let the whole city know about this matter in such a short period of time may be the high-level of the demon race. Sheola is this high-level executive.
"It's not a bad thing to let the civilians know about the heroic deeds of the two of them, isn't it, and besides, it's also good for Mr. Artevans."
Said to be dining with Atvance, but Sheola only asked for a glass of cold blue liquid.
"I like this drink made from the wild fruits of Yelan combined with the cold air of the Ice Demon." Siola looked at Atvance with a smile as she picked up her cup and took a sip.
Rusha on the side also ignored the conversation between the two at all, and completely focused on the food in front of her. In this case, she couldn't say anything, as long as Artevans dealt with Xiola.
(There's no denying what you're saying, but what you're doing might cause me trouble at the same time, you're sure to know that, Sheola.) )
"Let's get straight to the point, there is nothing to do, how can you, as a counselor with many affairs, have time to come to me?" Atfans took the last bite of food into his mouth and wiped his mouth.
"Sometimes it's a good thing to give yourself a little more leisure time, Mr. Artevans, you say?" Sheola savored the drink in her hand, sighing with satisfaction from time to time.
"I can indeed talk to you a little longer before Rusha is satisfied. However, I also want to know what you are here for." Looking at Rusa, who was still tasting the food, Artevans didn't mind sitting a little longer.
"In that case, I'll be straight to the point. His Majesty the Demon King wants to invite you to the castle, and he wants to thank you personally." Sheola smiled, smiling meaningfully.
"I'm afraid that's what you proposed." The way Artevans looked at Theola suddenly became sharper.
"I just did my duty and told His Majesty the Demon King about the deeds of the two of them, and it was His Majesty's own intention to invite the two of them. However, as for whether or not to accept the offer, the decision is up to you, and I will truthfully convey your reply to His Majesty the Demon King." Sheola was not afraid of the look in Artefans' eyes, and was always smiling.
(It's such a great character, and it's the first time I've felt like I'm being led along, as if everything was as she expected.) )
Sighing, Artevans asked in a slightly helpless tone, "When?"
"If it's convenient for the two of you, I'll take them to the castle later." Sheola had a slightly smug expression, as if everything was under control.
"Do you have any comments?" Atvance looked at Rusa to the side.
Even though Rusa had been eating, she was also listening to the conversation between Artevans and Theola.
"Master Atfans thinks...... If you can.'" Sensing Atfans' gaze, Rusha put down the food in her hand.
As a nightmare, Rusa doesn't feel full, and she only eats because she likes the taste of the food.
"Well, I'm sorry for you." Atfan turned his gaze to Sheola again.
"Where, this is what I should do." Theola smiled and nodded.
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The Demon Castle is located on a hill in the middle of Dimore City, and the buildings of the Demon Civilians are only allowed to be built up to the waist of the hill.
This also makes the larger area around the castle a meadow, with only four roads leading to the four gates. Looking down from the castle, you can see the whole city of Dimor.
From a distance, the castle appears to be isolated from the top of the city of Dimore.
After exiting the restaurant, Sheola invites Atvance into the carriage, and Rusa returns to Atvance's inner space.
First, Artevans was worried that Rusha would not be able to cope with such a scene, and secondly, his direct communication with Rusha would not be heard.
The carriage was fast, and Artevans could feel it galloping while sitting in it.
Along the way, he rested with his eyes closed, while thinking about what the demon king was trying to say. Sheola, on the other hand, looked at the scenery outside the window, glancing at Atvance from time to time, the corners of her mouth slightly raised.
After some time, hearing Theola's soft call, Artevans opened his eyes and looked out the window, already inside the castle.
After stepping out of the carriage, the result of the castle was a little strange to Artfans.
It was clear that although he was now at the lowest level of the castle, it seemed as if he had risen several floors. In front of him was an open field, where the demon soldiers were training.
When you look up the city walls, you can see what appears to be a room when you reach the top floor. A palace-like presence floats in the middle of the castle top, with four chain bridges connecting the palace to the towers at the four corners of the castle.
The soldier's room was on the edge of the level where Artevans was. Although the appearance of the castle was somewhat different from what Artvance had imagined, it did not surprise Artfans much.
"What's the place under your feet?" Artevans could be sure that there must be a huge space under his feet, that is, under the ground floor of the castle.
"Well, I can't reveal that." Sheola walked ahead and led the way, without looking back, said.
"yes, I was rude." Atlance followed.
Walking directly below the suspended temple, Theola took out a hedron and held it up, aiming the tip of the hedron at the center of the hall. A purple light fell, sucking Sheola and Atfans in.
"This is the Demon King's Palace, then, I'll be absent here." Sheola took Atvance to the palace gate and left.
Walking into the palace, a middle-aged man holding a scepter appeared in the sight of the Atvance.
Although he doesn't look tall, he is dressed in a black robe, and his eyes are full of spirit, he is mighty and graceful, and he exudes the aura of an emperor everywhere.
(Is this really the cowardly demon king in the city?) )
Looking at the appearance of the demon king in front of him, Artevans couldn't associate him with the word "cowardice". After all, the man in front of him, no matter how he looked at it, revealed majesty.
"In Lower Artevans, I have seen His Majesty the Demon King." Artevans walked over to the ranks, bent slightly, and looked up at the Demon King on the throne.
Artevans didn't salute the Demon King, but the Demon King didn't seem to blame, but slowly walked down the steps, talking as he went.
"Are you the hero, you're full of spirit. I am the Demon King Sark, so let's get started.'"