Semua Bab Demon's Evolution: Bab 471 - Bab 480

"Ahem." Duke Deon made the decision to withdraw his aura at last.The fact that two dukes of the empire were openly fighting like children did not present a favourable impression to the various nobles."At least you are aware of your position." Duke Kraus mumbled and took a seat as well.Afterwards, everyone in the hallway was able to breathe normally once more. They quickly straightened their coats and outfits and wiped the perspiration from their faces.Duke Kraus looked around the hall, catching a glimpse of the nobility conversing in the Cathedral. Although they all had happy expressions on their faces, he understood that those smiles were masks protecting their inner demons.A vein on his face suddenly bulged as he suddenly remembered the face of a young boy.Somehow, that young man managed to cast a spell on his daughter! Duke Kraus would never think that his only daughter would develop feelings for any man.Particularly when the man is incompetent—okay, actually, he is extremel

"Advisor Faru, the general demands your presence," came the urgent summons. Faru's brow furrowed, weariness etched across his face as he wearily rose from his seat. He, the mastermind behind the audacious assault on Ice Demon City, had meticulously calculated every detail. With no defences to speak of and the nearest city miles away, victory seemed assured. Yet, the initial gambit had faltered. The failure of the scouting mission had never even registered on his radar. Amidst all the meticulous planning, he had never fathomed that the reconnaissance part could go awry. After the initial failure, Faru has been continuously urging the general to prevent the main army from moving forward towards Ice Demon City. 

I gazed upon the masterpiece that Wise had crafted, a battlefield like no other.Stretching before me were rows upon rows of trenches, meticulously dug to a depth of at least eight feet.Thankfully, the unforgiving terrain surrounding Ice Demon City stood firm, refusing to crumble under our feet.Oh, if only we were facing mere humans instead of the savage beastmen, a six-foot trench would have sufficed.But Wise, ever the strategist, had foreseen the need for extra protection.The wooden walls, standing tall and proud, not only served as our first line of defense but also held the potential for a fierce counterattack.Sometimes I ponder the futility of my current endeavors, questioning why I bother engaging in these trivial tasks when I possess the power to obliterate the entire army with a mere flick of my wrist.But alas, not too long ago, my motivations were driven solely by the desire to remain inconspicuous, to fly under the radar.However, a newfound purpose has emerged, illumi

"Those despicable humans!" Jorde seethed, his face twisted with a mix of fury and disgust.Riben's curiosity was piqued as he noticed Jorde's pale complexion and trembling body. "What's happened?" he asked, concern lacing his voice.Jorde struggled to find his words, his lips quivering uncontrollably. "H-Heads...heads of the Secondary Army! They're up ahead!" he finally managed to stammer out."Compose yourself and speak clearly!" Riben demanded, his voice sharp.To Riben's astonishment, Jorde's mouth opened, but no sound came out. He stood there, a trembling figure, his eyes haunted by the horrors he had witnessed.Riben locked eyes with Jorde, silencing the others around them. He knew that this scout had stumbled upon something that had shaken him to his very core.But what could it be?The scout's words were a jumbled mess, like a puzzle missing crucial pieces. Did he mean to convey that the secondary army had been lurking in the shadows, eagerly awaiting their arrival all along?B

Time slipped away, like sand through the fingers of a forgotten hourglass.Emerging from the fortress gates, the knights bided their time, patiently waiting for the last glimpse of the beastmen to fade into the distance. With the stealth of shadows, they prowled the city, slipping through the back door gate undetected."Did you enjoy yourself, Young Master?" Jacob's voice broke the silence, his words laced with a hint of amusement.A bow rested in my grip, its weight a familiar comfort. It had been ages since I wielded this weapon, its power capable of rending through the beastmen's armour with ease.Behind me, a band of hunters from Stone Village trailed, their steps echoing the determination in their eyes. Reinforcements in the form of skilled archers joined our ranks, their presence a testament to our shared purpose."I managed to land some headshots," I chuckled, relishing in the thrill of each precise shot."Headshots?" Jacob's confusion was evident, his head tilting to the side