Chapter 13: The Price of Victory

The inside should be combined with the outside, and the front and back should be sandwiched, how can it be invincible?

There was no doubt that hearing Edward's speech, both Rem and Lance's eyes were filled with a burning light of hope.

If what he said was true, they could really get the cooperation of that demon fox, and this southern expedition would definitely be invincible.

In the history of mankind, countless southern expeditions have been launched, and there have been victories and defeats with the demons, and no one side has ever occupied an absolute advantage. The reason for this is probably that the land is unfavorable and people are not in harmony.

Entering the Endless Forest is a huge test for humans in itself, and it is even more difficult to fight against the fierce demons. In the past, humans didn't even know what demons were capable of, and thought that they would only fight with claws and fangs.

For military personnel, intelligence is a sharper weapon than a sword. Even if that demon fox can't give them enough support, the information in her head alone is worth thousands of troops.

However, in order to gain great power, it is natural that you need to pay the same price...... The price Lance has to pay,

Hogg House, outside the school gates.

Before heading out, this should be the last time they see each other.

Next time, it will either be a triumphant return, or it will be a grand funeral......

"Lance, you should go back early, you will leave in a few days, right? Do a good job, don't let them look down on you!" Rem patted Lance on the shoulder hard, and said happily, "Let them know what it means to know what is better than blue, I believe you!"

"Yes, Mr. Rem, I won't let you down!" Lance bowed deeply, "but ......"

"What's wrong?"

"Teacher Rem, do you really believe that guy's words?" Lance felt uncomfortable when he remembered what Edward had just said to himself in the Exorcism and Salvation Society, "Anti-Demon King Alliance, become good friends with the demons, demon fox, inside and outside...... Teacher, don't you think it's strange?"

"What's strange?"

"Hmm...... I—I can't say it either. I just think he's a little too confident. ā€

"Confidence? Rem raised an eyebrow and asked curiously.

"He's just an ordinary person, even if he has extraordinary perseverance and a strong mind, why does he think he can control that demon fox? You know, no demon can be controlled by a human being. ā€

"So, what do you mean?" Rem smiled, having already seen through Lance's thoughts, but he didn't break it, and asked knowingly.

"I used to hear the term when I was in school – double spy. We humans can plant undercover agents among the demons, and there is no reason why they will not turn against us in this way. If Edward is actually from the Demon Clan......"

"Haha, Lance, I'll admit you're a lot smarter than you used to be. You're wrong, though, this time. Don't worry, don't think too much, this southern expedition is your chance to make contributions!"

"Yes......" he agreed, but the mustard in Lance's heart still hadn't been lifted.

"Don't forget, Lance, there's another person around him. That's the brave! Trusted by the Brave Lord, he must have strengths that we can't see, so ......"

"Teacher Rem, Lance understands!"

"Haha, come on, let me see what you've learned from me. Rem laughed as he kicked Lance's **, ", stinky boy." If you lose this time, you won't have to come back to see me!"

"Yes!

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Hogg House, Exorcism and Salvation Society.

Emilia and Arthas were stunned by Edward's bold statement, and they were petrified on the spot.

Although Arthas had already guessed that Edward must still have a winning ace in his hand that he did not understand, he never expected that Edward's hole cards would be amazing.

The Anti-Demon King Alliance?Become good friends with the Demon Fox?The words that popped out of Edward's mouth were fantasies that he never dreamed of.

However, these fantasies are the plans that Edward is about to implement.

"Edward, you ......"

At this moment, Alsace suddenly had a sense of humiliation that had been passed by Edward.

This kid not only gained Emilia's trust, Wen Taowu was very strong, and he was overwhelmed by everything, and the most enviable thing was that there was also a fairy-like beauty who was willing to be his maid.

What a jealous blessing this is......

"Edward, how much else do you have to hide from me, we are allies, shouldn't we trust each other, you ......" Arthas put away a fluttering smile, and the resentment was overflowing.

"Arthas, shut up and follow me. ā€

"No, I'm going to ask, ...... you"

"I don't want to say it a second time, you, follow me, go!"

Emilia rose from her stool and, despite Arthas's struggles, grabbed him by the collar with her left hand and her right hand against his stomach, carrying him like rice.

"Amilia, I warn you, you are no longer the brave man you used to be, remember your identity for me!" Arthas shouted loudly, trying to make Emilia back down with sharp words, "let go of me! You rude woman, Rem they are afraid of you, I am not afraid of you!

However, he clearly underestimated Emilia's stubbornness...... The more he screamed, the more Emilia wouldn't let him down, carried him out of the Exorcism and Salvation Society, and walked to the ** field and threw him on the ground like garbage.

After doing all this, Emilia walked away satisfied.

Without Arthas's interruption, the gray-haired old man finally walked into the Exorcism Salvation Society and asked Edward for clarification.

"You see, Emilia was smart too. Looking at Kane, who blocked the gate and prevented him from leaving, Edward exclaimed sincerely, "She knew you didn't want Arthas to stay here and cause trouble, so she drove him away for you." She's so smart. ā€

"You know I'm coming?"

"Of course, from the very beginning, I was sneaky and eavesdropping outside the door, how could I not know? Edward pointed to a small inconspicuous corner outside the door, "If someone else had been hiding there and eavesdropping, I would have killed him a long time ago." ā€

"......" Kane blushed and was speechless.

"Why, after listening to our conversation, do you have anything to say?" Seeing through Kane's thoughts, Edward asked bluntly.

Not satisfied with eavesdropping on their conversation, he actually blocked himself at the door, and the reason why Kane did this must have something to say to himself.

"Edward, are you serious about what you just said? you want the exorcist army to unite with the Anti-Demon King Alliance to deal with the demon ...... together."

"Or else?" Edward asked, "I don't have to lie to them. ā€

"As a demon king, you actually planned with the Generalissimo of the Holy Empire how to make the exorcist army's southern expedition victory...... Hey, isn't your brain really broken?"

"No, quite the opposite, my head has just been treated recently. Edward patted himself on the head and said, "The Pope himself treated me." ā€

"Your Excellency the Pope?" Kane was taken aback, thinking that he had misheard, and he didn't even have the ** to ask, "Edward...... No, Demon King, the reason why you asked Angelina to be the agent of the Demon King is that you are waiting for this moment, right?"

"Hehe, what are you talking about? I'm just too lazy to manage the demon clan's chores, so I let her act as an agent to do the work for me. "She's a good leader, and she looks a little boyish, but she's very reliable!"

"You!" Kane blew his beard and glared, angry.

"Besides, didn't you do the same to her before? Use her as a coolie and let her help you run Hoag House. Edward pouted, "So, I didn't abuse her." ā€

"Nonsense! You let her be the agent, obviously for today's plan!" Kane waved his hand violently, not letting Edward continue to talk nonsense, "At that time, you had already guessed that the human race would organize another southern expedition in the short term, so in order to smoothly infiltrate the exorcist army and control the movement of the army, you had to let Angelina stay in the Everfree Forest as the demon king's agent, and you used it as your capital to return to Central City and make a deal with Rem and them." What do you want to do, you guy, you didn't do anything, but you got the command of the exorcist army for no reason? Do you want everyone to play with you?"

"Play, no, I don't have that kind of leisure...... I just want to get everything done as quickly as possible, that's all. ā€

ā€œ...... It's over. ā€

Kane sighed.

It's not that he doesn't trust Edward, he's just worried......

"Edward, what should she do?"

"She?"

"Amysa Xia, she, what should I do?"

Perhaps, Edward could have gambled everything for the person in his heart, but Kane did not allow himself to watch Vivette's only daughter go to the point of no return.

The world line is not immutable, as long as someone is willing to pay a sufficient price.

If Edward wants Emilia to live, who will be the victim instead?

The southern expedition is said to be close at hand. (To be continued.) )