Chapter 214: Undercurrent
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This is the abode of the highest ruler in Sin City.
Here, apart from a majestic hall, there is no decoration in the slightest. The whole is made of solid obsidian. Even the lighting is made of wood, and there are no magic lamps. High on the platform are nine thrones, symbolizing the nine rulers of Sin City.
Harold, an eighth-level demon who was originally majestic in the outside world, crawled on the ground like a loyal hound at this time.
"My lord, my subordinates are not doing well, and Thorne was rescued. Please punish the master. Harold fell to his knees.
"Rubbish," a grim voice came from above the throne, and a faint blue flame fell from the throne. The flame fluttered down on Harold's body like a fallen flower.
However, when this orchid flame like a falling flower floated to Harold's body, it burst into flames, and in an instant Harold turned into a humanoid torch more than two meters high. Although Harold himself is a demon and has a high talent for flame resistance, he has no ability to resist in the face of this dark blue flame.
The scales on Harold's body were quickly scorched, and his flesh and bones were also burned black, and a scorched aura continued to emanate. The pain that penetrated deep into the bone marrow was painful for Harold. Despite the pain, Harold gritted his teeth and did not let out a scream.
He knew that his master hated cowards, and if he let out even one scream, he would be wiped out in no time.
After a while, the blue flame gradually went out. By this time, Harold was already scorched.
"This time, even if it's cheaper for you, give you three days to heal from your injuries, and then report to the pioneer camp. A quiet voice came from above the throne.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Harold slowly retreated.
When Harold stepped aside, there was silence in the Nine Thrones, save for the occasional crackling of torches.
"What do you think about this? Then a voice came from a seat on one of the edges of the high platform.
"I think eighty percent of the Twin Towers Academy has already found out that we are secretly helping the alliance, so it is better to directly send troops to intervene, so that it will be more convenient for us to mobilize people. At least not on the sly. I'm fed up with being a mouse. An arrogant voice said.
"Hehe, you brute is still full of muscles, although the Twin Towers Academy has been able to guess one or two, but without absolute evidence, they will not directly start a war against us, and they don't have the guts. In addition, our plan has also reached a critical period, and we can't afford to lose the big because of the small. I think the support for the alliance should be maintained as it is. At the very least, we need to raise the level of help until we've completed that project. At this moment, a charming voice came out.
"I think what both of them said makes sense, but the alliance seems to have reached the point of exhaustion, they have urged several times, if they don't provide help, they will probably be completely driven out of the mainland, and at that time, our early investment may be in vain. At that moment, an old voice joined the conversation.
"I don't think the funding for the alliance can be stopped, otherwise the initial investment may not be recovered, but for the time being, we can't spare the strength to help them, I think it's better to let them launch a decent offensive and let them show their strength to get funding, so that we can win some time, and we can also let the Twin Towers Academy divert their attention a little. At this moment, a neutral voice came from the depths of the throne.
"Seconded. ”
"I agree. ”
"Since it was an adult's suggestion, then I agreed. A charming voice said.
"Hmph, I agreed. Dahan's voice came reluctantly.
"Then the plan will be carried out according to this policy. A neutral voice came from the depths of the throne.
"By the way, there have been some small reptiles in the city recently, should we deal with them. A dry voice came.
"Don't move them for the time being, it's easy to cause a backlash, but you also have to make them suffer a little, so that they don't dare to act rashly. The specific scale is up to you. The neutral voice came again.
A shrill laugh came, "Got it, there's a new toy now." The dry voice came again. Then, the entire hall fell silent again.
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Sin City, Xicheng District, in the middle of a dwelling.
"Lord Steward, three people have been missing in a row recently as the personnel we sent. This is absolutely not normal, and our people are specially trained to send out warning signs even in the first moment of arrest. But we don't even know how they went missing. The only people in charge of Sin City who can do this are those who want to tear up the agreement before they dare to attack our personnel. A young arcanist said excitedly.
"You're right, but that's not proof. As long as they pretend not to know, then there is nothing we can do, and we will put the Academy at a disadvantage. You must know that although the academy is in full swing on the mainland, it is still unstable internally, and we need time to stabilize the internal relationship. So, let's be patient. The old man sighed a little wistfully.
"But my lord, will those of our companions die in vain?" said the young man with some reluctance.
"From the very beginning of our journey, we were destined to have a lot of luck on this trip. The old man sighed and continued, "Inform the people below, let the people below go out as much as possible, and if they want to travel, they should also go together, and try not to be alone." Hopefully, we'll be able to make it back to time. ”
The young man seemed to want to say something, but after looking at the old man's expression, he sighed again, "My subordinates obey orders." With that, he retreated.
The old man slowly walked out of the house and came to the courtyard, where many strange plants were planted in the abyss, which were pruned by the gardeners beautifully, which was also a kind of fun in the abyss.
The sky was still gray, with not a glimmer of the sun in sight, and the occasional gust of wind swept by, blowing some plant fragments up and down. Occasionally, a hint of blood wafted from elsewhere.
"On this day, it seems to be about to change. ”