Chapter 253 Judgment will eventually come
At the same time that Kamu was captured, the news that the adjudicator from the Ministry of Truth went to Dragon Manor spread like wings to the entire Magic City at an incredible speed.
In the West District of the Magic City, in the Blackscale Tavern near the slums, the dim candlelight flickered on and off, projecting ghostly shadows with devil horns on the moldy ceiling.
More than a month ago, the demons and undead here once toasted to the demon king who spoke uprightly.
Today, the little devil who delivered newspapers brought them a new snack.
That is the latest issue of "Modu Daily".
【The adjudicator of the Ministry of Truth has entered the Dragon Family Manor! 】
The fewer words, the greater the matter.
That concise and concise title was a confirmation of the rumor that was half a step ahead, and it was finalized that the Dragon family was in trouble.
The tavern was filled with people drinking and laughing, and it was as lively as a festival.
A hell dwarf with a fleshy face slammed the table hard. The rosacea hanging on his beard was as red as a magic crystal lamp, and he shouted loudly with spittle flying everywhere.
…The Ministry of Truth is serious this time! Have you heard? The big bell of the temple rang three times, and the red-robed judge set off under the escort of the Necromancer Knight! In order to worry about the Dragon family resisting and threatening the Demon City, they surrounded the manor three floors inside and outside. In the end, guess what happened? Haha, the coward family owner surrendered!"
The horror sitting next to him did the same. He laughed like a cow, took a sip of low-quality beer, and said loudly and happily.
"Deserve it! The Dragon family has indeed gone too far! Those nobles have all forgotten their own glory. The terrors are not like terrors, and the succubi are not like succubi. They have completely forgotten their original promise, but they are imitating the greedy human nobles and enjoying themselves! They should be punished long ago!"
"That's right! I've long disliked them!" The Goblin sitting next to him burped, shook his groggy head, and muttered, "Speaking of...what's the purpose of it?"
The wine glasses of the hell dwarves and demons were too big for the Goblin, and he could put his head in them.
It is precisely because of this that after just one drink, he was already unconscious.
The lively atmosphere in the tavern did not weaken much, but the conversation at this table paused for two seconds.
A hell dwarf frowned, thought for two seconds and said.
"It seems... a plague in Black Wind Castle. I heard that they bribed the Sawtooth Merchant Association to poison the water source of Black Wind Castle."
"Damn, these beasts!"
The fear veteran with scars on his face cursed angrily, and the dream demon sitting next to him said hesitantly.
"The fiasco at Port Saldo was indeed... I mean, was it really intentional? I saw Miss Aisabel wrote in the "Abyss Times" that General Sebes was an old subordinate of a certain elder of the Dragon family. Do you think he really cooperated with the Dragon family to do that kind of thing... and surrendered to the false gods of the humans on the surface? "
The demons sitting around were stunned for a moment and exchanged glances with each other.
This matter has been going on for too long, and they didn’t know many details at first.
"It's not impossible. The magic crystal cannon has put too much pressure on the Os Empire. They want to prevent the promotion of new weapons for the war troops, so they have reasons to do this kind of thing." It's an excuse. "
"Indeed, His Majesty the Demon God is watching them. If you want to say that they put the problem on a low-level human born in a temple, I believe it, but if you want to say that they killed 80,000 Demon God's people for their own selfish desires... Ha, I think they are tired of living!"
"Hell is not the hypocritical Ost Empire. Humans do not believe in Saint Sith, but we demons really believe in the Demon God! Although I also think that those sitting in the Parliament Building are a bunch of idiots, but if you want to say that they are openly conspiring on the front line and betraying His Majesty the Demon God, isn't that nonsense."
"The adjudicators of the Ministry of Truth are not vegetarians. Yes, if General Sebes really dares to do this, someone will knock on the door outside his tent that day... Hey, sir, please come with us. The Ministry of Truth's methods will make him reveal all the conspiracy within the afternoon at most. That guy will not be so stupid when he sits in the position of a general and spends his own future to accompany the Dragon family!"
“Hey, sometimes I really don’t understand what they want... They have everything, money, power, extraordinary power, and even reputation. What else do those guys want?”
"Who knows, let the people from the Ministry of Truth interrogate them!" A hell dwarf muttered, raising a cup filled with foam, "Cheers to His Majesty the Demon God! Cheers to justice!"
"Cheers!!!"
The crisp collision of the glasses ended this unpleasant topic, and the atmosphere in the tavern became lively again.
Even though the situation outside the crumbling door was changing, at least what they believed in still existed. The great His Majesty Bayali was still watching them. After all, there was still a demon king who spoke for them.
They don’t want much.
This is enough!
It was not just the "leftovers" in the slums who clinked glasses, many high-level demons living in the manor also opened the champagne excitedly.
No one expected that this matter would end like this in the end.
If the demons at the bottom are only pursuing an explanation, then what they get are visible benefits.
When a devil falls, the most they can get is a piece of meat.
But the Dragon family fell, and the benefits they could get from it were too many.
Especially to everyone’s surprise, Kamu, the current head of the Dragon family, did not put “the overall situation first” and take care of everything on his own. Instead, he insisted that he had been bewitched and called out Elder Zakro, who was manipulating everything behind the scenes.
It is said that he was instructed by Xino Dragon, the next head of the Dragon family. Originally, according to the arrangement of Elder Zakro, Xino should have killed his relatives and reported Kamu for meritorious service.
No one knows why he ignored the opportunity to make meritorious deeds and instead committed a stupid act of self-harm.
No one thought that that idiot with no sense of existence would have the courage to do this!
The fall of Elder Zakro at this time is undoubtedly a disaster for the Dragon family.
They will not only lose the support of an amethyst-level powerhouse, but also the connections and resources that Elder Zakro has accumulated over the past century.
According to common sense, even if there may be conflicts between the new family head and the family elders, they can wait until the storm subsides before engaging in internal games to avoid losing overall interests.
But no matter what, no matter how much we say now, it’s something for later.
Camu's confession of surrender dealt a fatal blow to Zacro, and the turmoil caused by this move has even surpassed the impact of the Black Wind Castle plague incident on the upper order of the Magic City.
At the same time that Kamu surrendered, the Hell Intelligence Department interrogated Kamu and sent people to the prison of the Ministry of Truth to monitor the latter, but in fact, he secretly protected him.
This is an order personally signed by the spy chief and intelligence minister Duke Karamos, and the reason is that this is not only a matter of faith, but also related to the safety of the Demon City and even hell.
After all, the Adjudication Force of the Ministry of Truth searched the Dragon family's estate but could not find Zakro.
It was obvious that even though he was in a desperate situation, he still did not intend to surrender.
At the same time, on the far front line, there is the camp of the Red Flame Legion.
· Night had just fallen, and a chilling atmosphere quietly enveloped the heads of all the sergeants.
A group of heavily armed Abyss Knights suddenly left the Ministry of Truth's station and, led by the Adjudicator, headed straight for the command tent in the center of the military camp.
The soldiers in the military camp didn't know what was happening, but they still instinctively sounded the alarm, gathered in front of the command tent door, and used their bodies to block these uninvited guests.
Sitting on the tall ghost horse, Shillong raised his chin slightly and stared at the group of sergeants with cold eyes.
"Are you trying to rebel? Get out of the way!"
There was a commotion among the demons.
Facing the majesty of the demon god, they unconsciously moved back, but finally stopped.
A Terror officer stepped forward with a fawning smile on his face.
"Sir... is there any misunderstanding?"
"Misunderstanding?" Xilong raised his eyebrows and said with a sneer, "If there is no conclusive evidence, will I come here to arrest people?"
After saying that, he shouted towards the back of the demon group and said in a stern voice.
"General Sebes, whether you come out by yourself, or my cavalry rushes in to find you, you have to think clearly."
After saying this, he paused for a moment, and then added something later.
"If you expect people from the Dragon family to fish for you, I advise you to save your money. Kamu has surrendered and handed over Zakro. Since I am here today, you know what this means!"
The sergeants surrounding looked at each other, unable to understand what the judge was talking about.
They instinctively felt that their general might be involved in dirty politics, but they didn't know what role he played, let alone what happened in the magical city thousands of miles away.
While the demons were exchanging confused glances, the curtain of the command tent suddenly opened.
General Sebes, who was wearing heavy armor, walked out of it. His majestic face was filled with numbness and paleness at the moment, as if all the blood had been drained from his body.
Silong's lips curled up into a smile, not too surprised by this ending.
General Sebes walked up to his soldiers and gently patted one of the sergeants on the shoulder.
"Stand back."
"General..." The demon sergeant looked at him blankly, clenching his fists tightly, and his expression seemed to say, let's fight these guys.
It was just a defeat. Why did those dogs who were enjoying the blessings hiding in the rear pursue his general?
It’s not like they haven’t won before!
Before Port Saldo, they had won countless battles!
Looking at the indignant expression, General Sebes suddenly felt a throbbing in his heart. Unable to face that young face, he could only look away hastily, not to look at him.
Looking at Sebes who obediently stretched out his hands and put them in shackles, Shillong, who was wearing a red robe, nodded slightly and gave him some face. He stuffed the half-taken scroll back into his arms without publicly reading out the charges that the Ministry of Truth had prepared for him.
"...The Ministry of War has dismissed Sebes from all his duties, and the position of commander of the Red Flame Legion has been temporarily replaced by his adjutant Barlow until the new appointment letter is issued."
After saying this, Shillong raised the reins in his hands and left the panic-stricken military camp with the Abyss Knights and General Sebes who had surrendered.
On the other side of the Magic City, a group of heavily armed demons also used lightning speed to reach the home of Harvick, the Undersecretary of the Logistics Department, and captured the house in one fell swoop, regardless of the latter's protests.
Every person involved in the Dragon family case, regardless of their position, was approached by the adjudicators of the Ministry of Truth.
There are also some smart guys who took the initiative to find the Ministry of Truth to explain their problems and draw a clear line with Elder Zakro, who was about to fall.
It is precisely because of this that as the investigation deepened, the Ministry of Truth dug up a lot of issues that had nothing to do with the original case. In the end, it could only deal with the numerous issues together.
Until the entire case comes to light, all the demons involved will be transferred to designated locations for residential surveillance and will be subject to joint investigation by the Ministry of Truth and the Ministry of Intelligence.
The Demon City is destined to be unrest tonight...
General Hamelton, the "Imperial Griffin" far away in Port Sardo, would never have imagined that his epic victory not only annihilated tens of thousands of demons, but also annihilated a group of moths parasitic on the demon god.
…
In the center of the Magic City, in the temple of the Ministry of Truth, the flames of the netherworld illuminate the wide obsidian long hall.
Rows of stone pillars engraved with the Demon God's crest stand all around, and deep shadows slowly move under the thick dome.
This place is like an abyss and a dead cemetery. Even the air is filled with the smell of death.
And right at the end of the stone pillar, a stone seat made of granite is located at the foot of the demon statue.
And on that stone seat, the religious minister of hell, Golgoligo Sauron, sat quietly, the dark green soul fire slowly flowing in his skull as if he was sinking into meditation.
At this time, a rush of footsteps broke the silence in the hall. A judge in red robe quickly walked into the hall, knelt on one knee under the stone steps, raised his hands, and loaded the scroll in his hand.
"Sir... there is a new situation over there in the dungeon. Because the situation is quite special... you'd better check it out for yourself."
Hearing the hesitant voice, Corigod didn't say anything, he just stretched out his skinny skull index finger and tapped it forward.
A transparent ripple spread from the judge's hand, drawing the scroll in his hand into it.
The next moment, the scroll was slowly unfolded in front of Goligao - as if it was being held by a pair of invisible hands.
This old lich quickly read the content on the scroll.
In just a few seconds, the soul fire in his skull suddenly beat violently for a moment, and there was an imperceptible coldness in the deep eyes.
"He did it all?"
"Yes, sir..." The judge lowered his head, his voice was calm and firm, "Not only did he explain his problem, but he also mentioned in his confession that Zacro Dragon had instructed his son Reggie Dragon to study the "Secret Art of Great Disrespect" and used the labyrinth in Thunder County as a testing ground..."
The so-called "Act of Great Disrespect" is actually a euphemism for studying the art of becoming a god.
This matter is a serious crime for ordinary demons, but it is actually nothing for high-level demons.
After all, which demon doesn’t aspire to become the new Demon God? Everyone doesn't talk about it, but in fact they think about it in private. It's just that they usually change the name and don't talk about it on the table.
However, private is private after all, and there is a difference between open rebellion and double-mindedness.
Goligao's pupils were flashing with uncertain soul fire, as if he was thinking about something.
The judge who was kneeling under the steps remained calm, paused for a moment and continued.
"In addition, Kamu also confessed...Zacro promised him that if he gets the complete notes from Luo Yan, he will give him power comparable to the gods."
"So...Is there any problem with Luo Yan?" Goligao asked thoughtfully.
The judge had a somewhat regretful expression on his face, lowered his head and continued.
“We have sent people to the maze in Thunder County, including the palace on the 18th floor, which is no different from the time of Reggie Dragon, including the location of the core of the maze... In addition, he did spread the corruption of the devil in the local area and compiled the classics in accordance with the requirements of the Demon King Management Department. There is also content about surrendering to the devil, which is consistent with his report at the debriefing meeting. There is no direct evidence to prove that Luo Yan is continuing to conduct Reggie's experiment."
Goligao nodded slightly, tapping the armrest of the seat with his knuckles, making a ticking sound.
"So, there is actually no reliable progress in Reggie Dragon's research."
The judge nodded and said.
"Yes...but there is no doubt that his notes show that he has indeed engaged in related research. And Kamu's confession shows that Elder Zakro was also involved. It was even for this reason that they took the initiative to apply to go to the Thunder County Labyrinth to serve as the Demon King. The reason why they later abandoned Thunder County was also because Elder Zakro thought that Reggie had failed..."
It wasn't until the principal of the Demon King Academy recommended an outstanding graduate to go to the maze in Thunder County and tidy up the originally dilapidated maze that Zakro mistakenly thought that Luo Yan had inherited an inheritance he didn't know about from Reggie.
This matter was a farce from the beginning to the end...
Goligao had a faint white mist floating in his skull, which seemed to be a sigh of regret.
Different from the Minister of Intelligence who pressed forward step by step and the Minister of Military Affairs and the Chief Minister who stood aside, he actually wanted to keep Zakro Dragon. The high-profile arrest was actually to give the latter time to wipe his ass.
However, all signs indicate that the guy has gone crazy and even become unreasonable, asking for things that do not exist over and over again...
Maybe returning to the reincarnation pool, washing away the memory and reincarnating is the best destination for that guy.
As for where to go in the next life, it is better to leave it to the judgment of the respected Majesty Bayali.
"By the way, there is another piece of news..."
The prostrate judge hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice and continued, "We learned that about half a month ago, Luo Yan met with Xino Dragon. The latter was the next head of the family originally arranged by Zacro."
The soul fire swaying in Goligao's pupils suddenly shrank for a moment, and he stared at the prostrate judge.
"You mean, he instigated Xino to betray his grandfather?"
This guy actually figured out Zacro's back-up plan...
And that was before the latter took action!
Feeling the huge pressure on his shoulders, the prostrate judge had a trace of cold sweat on his forehead and said tremblingly.
We only know that they met once, and we do not know what they talked about specifically. Corigore withdrew his gaze and leaned back on the back of the stone seat.
"Then don't talk nonsense."
"Yes..."
The judge's shoulders trembled slightly. He understood what the Minister of Religion meant and at the same time sighed for Elder Zakro.
Even the only person who could protect him has given up on him. It seems that the Dragon family is really doomed this time...
...
On the other side, in the Black Wind Castle located on the outskirts of the Magic City, the chaos sweeping the entire city has subsided.
Under the leadership of Snik, the Goblin Neighborhood Committee quickly took control of the situation. Not only did it pass the blame on the purged dead Goblins, it distributed relief materials to residents affected by the chaos, and distributed the antidote given by Luo Yan to the Goblins and Hell Dwarves who were poisoned by the "Corrupted Blood". Incidentally, it also stabilized the prices that had fluctuated violently due to the collapse of the Chamber of Commerce Alliance.
This riot itself was an opportunity for them to launch, and it was naturally easy for them to release the button before it expanded, not to mention that they also had the support of the Black Wind Castle defenders and the Lord's Mansion.
Relying on the few cards given by Luo Yan personally, Snick not only calmed down the chaos in Black Wind Castle and resumed the production of the magic crystal cannon factory, but also dealt with those thorns in the Goblin community who did not listen to his words.
Luo Yan is very satisfied with this guy's performance.
Especially because this guy didn't get carried away because of the huge power in his hands. Even if he replaced or even surpassed Grok's position, he still stood firmly on the side of the Lord's Mansion.
Obviously, Grok's death like a dead dog deeply stimulated this guy.
Hence, he probably won't be able to forget that face for a long time to come...
The Lord's Mansion of Black Wind Castle.
Luo Yan and Mr. Festin sat together drinking afternoon tea and chatting about what happened in the Magic City in the past two days.
Since Professor Edonia helped prepare the antidote to the Corrupted Blood, Luo Yan "hurriedly" took the antidote back to Black Wind Castle to take charge of the overall situation.
Although the Dragon family has been blamed for all the crimes, including the chaos in Black Wind Castle, this does not mean that Luo Yan, as a local lord, can just pretend that nothing happened and hang high.
His character in hell is not a tyrant after all.
Besides, as a local lord, now is the time to test his governance ability.
The final result was that he lived up to the high expectations placed on him by many forces. The Magic Crystal Cannon Factory quickly resumed production, and even the production line of new equipment was not greatly affected.
The first batch of steam-powered magic crystal tanks were delivered to the front line as scheduled.
Although Luo Yan felt that the actual combat effectiveness of that thing was probably not as good as the magic crystal cannon, he couldn't stand it. Military Minister Prince Colin liked the movable iron coffins so much, and he even liked the cakes he drew when delivering the magic crystal tanks.
Being able to restore the local production order in such a short period of time undoubtedly proved his ability to all those who doubted him.
"...It's really unexpected, you actually did it." Festing put the teacup in his hand back on the tray, looked at Luo Yan sitting opposite and said with a smile.
Luo Yan said casually.
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"You know that's not what I'm talking about."
"Oh?" Luo Yan smiled faintly and said in a gentle tone, "That was my guess wrong. Thank you for your appreciation."
Festing looked at the young Demon King with a smile on his face, and the more he looked at it, the more satisfied he became.
If two months ago he was only optimistic about this young man with unlimited potential, then there may be a little more rare admiration and appreciation in his "opportunity" now.
He had seriously thought that if he were in the same position, facing a powerful behemoth like the Dragon family as a silver-level demon, the only way to get pregnant with Lady Serena, who admired him, would be as soon as possible.
This is actually not a shame.
If you really read the history of hell and the surface of the earth, you will find that the most primitive desires cannot escape behind the epics written by demons and humans. Even His Majesty Bayali got a pot of gold from his father-in-law and made even more progress. What is there to be ashamed of?
Honestly, he has never hinted like this——
As long as Luo Yan and Mia are united, the Padrich family will be his eternal backers, and his career in the future will always stand at the center of the stage just like at Mia's birthday party that day.
And if they have a child, then he will be a member of the Padrich family, and not even the devil can touch him easily.
It may not be elegant to say that we are taking advantage of the Dragon family, but it is definitely an appropriate term to take advantage of the trend.
However, Luo Yan's answer at that time was beyond his expectation -
This fledgling demon king actually planned to change the head of the Dragon family!
In all his years of life, this was the first time he heard such an interesting speech.
What makes Festing even more incredible is that this kid actually followed his words. Not only did he really change the head of the Dragon family, he also used a clever divorce plan to take down the elder Zacro who really controlled the Dragon family.
Although Luo Yan did not admit that he did it, there were rumors in the upper class circles of the entire Magic City that the new head of the Dragon family was actually a puppet supported by the former, and stabbed Elder Zakro in the back at the most critical moment.
Considering the relationship between Luo Yan and Miss Padridge, this rumor is not too far-fetched. After all, it can be understood that the Padridge family is actually behind Xino.
However, only those who truly understand the facts know that this is not the case.
But neither Luo Yan nor Xino, nor Mr. Festing, would take the initiative to clarify.
Making people misunderstood just right is also an art about politics.
Hino, whose foundation is unstable, needs a backer to stabilize the power in his hands and resist the covetousness of other families. It is better to be eaten by one person than to be eaten by a group of people.
The Padrich family can logically take advantage of this rumor and gracefully cut the biggest piece of cake from Elder Zakro's hands without causing any objection from anyone...including Xino himself.
After all, the resources held by Elder Zakro were not Xino's to begin with. With the Padridge family as a big backer, he could still get some of them.
Looking at the Demon King who was drinking tea calmly, Festing cleared his throat and took on a more serious tone.
Although Luo Yan was already good enough in his opinion, as an elder who had lived for more than a hundred years, he felt that he still had to give him a little advice.
"The Dragon Family will no longer threaten you, and you will no longer have any disputes over the rule of Thunder County and Black Wind Castle. But the biggest problem now is that Zakro is missing... This guy may still be hiding in the Magic City, or he may have returned to the territory of the Dragon Family, or he may have gone to the territory of humans on the surface. No matter where he is, he is probably a hidden danger to you."
Luo Yan smiled lightly and said casually.
"Just a fugitive, just a lost dog."
Festing said with a smile.
"Indeed, this is an amethyst-level lost dog after all. I'm afraid it's still a bit weak for your silver-level strength."
"Yes." Luo Yan nodded honestly. It was not difficult for Festin to see through his own strength. What was not easy to see through was the soul level.
Obviously.
Elder Zakro can also guess his own strength.
Looking at Luo Yan who looked calm, Festin raised his eyebrows slightly and suddenly heard the implication of that "yes".
This guy actually plans to use himself as bait to lure the vindictive Zacro back for revenge!
No wonder——
This guy has been living in the Lord's Mansion of Black Wind Castle during this time, not the Magic City!
Curious what Luo Yan was thinking, Festin asked with interest.
“Aren’t you afraid? That guy said it was Amethyst level, but in fact it’s probably not much worse than Grandmaster level.”
Luo Yan said with a smile.
"I am indeed worried that he has been hiding in the dark, but to say that I am not afraid is not enough, and I am not at the mercy of others."
Festing joked.
"It seems that you have already thought about how to deal with it, so I won't suggest you ask me for help."
Luo Yan coughed and said.
"It would be best if you are willing to help me."
Festing asked curiously.
“Without my help, how sure are you?”
Luo Yan did the math and gave a conservative estimate.
"Ninety percent, to be honest, I'm not very sure."
Festing laughed.
“That’s quite high, isn’t it?”
Luo Yan made a helpless expression.
"After all, I am Silver level. If I can't win, I can still use the teleportation array to escape."
The smaller the extraordinary power, the easier it is to pass through the subspace. In theory, this is indeed the case.
Some powerful extraordinary beings cannot move quickly through the teleportation array easily. They will also suffer greater side effects after moving, and their position will be exposed due to the strong magic fluctuations after crossing the space. Therefore, the strong ones will prefer traditional travel methods.
But that being said, he didn't think about escaping.
After all, with Zacro's caution, I'm afraid this is the only chance he has to solve the trouble once and for all.
Let that guy run away, that would be a disaster.
"It seems that I've hindered your finishing touches. Maybe I should come visit again in a few days."
Looking at Mr. Festine who stood up to leave, Luo Yan also stood up with a smile.
"What's going on, you are welcome to come to my house at any time."
"Haha, you are also welcome to come to our house more often, I am not the only one who misses you."
Festing joked with a smile, and then the expression on his face slightly improved.
Looking at Mr. Festin's serious expression, Luo Yan also stopped joking and waited for the final victory.
“Baron Luo Yan, I am surprised, very pleased, and even more happy for you... You have chosen a different path than what I imagined, but the final result is better than I imagined. As the head of the Padridge family, I think our friendship will be long-lasting in the future.”
That is an equal friendship.
rather than condescending charity.
From Mr. Festing's voice, Luo Yan heard his recognition of himself, so he nodded respectfully and accepted his praise happily.
"Thunder County's Labyrinth and Blackwind Castle will always be your allies with the Padrich family."
"Then...since you have fulfilled your promise, I will also fulfill mine."
"Late yesterday, I wrote a letter to the cabinet in the name of a member of the Parliament and Duke Padrich, recommending you to enter the Parliament as Baron Blackwind Castle. Your governance skills and excellent knowledge are exactly what His Majesty the Demon God needs!"
When he said this, he paused for a moment, smiled and extended his right hand.
"Congratulations, Baron Luo Yan, you will become the 29th member of Hell and the youngest in the history of Hell!"