Chapter 887
## Chapter 887
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Back to the Kikaro plains.
As Tilias and Misol ended the call, they turned toward Luna and spread their arms.
“… Surely it’s not like we’re going to hug to commemorate the alliance, right? Of course, our young patriarch doesn’t fully recognize you as an ally yet.”
“I doubt that will happen. Hurt me and Misol for now. If we return unscathed, Sakiel will suspect us even more.”
“Do we really have to do this? Can’t you just say you escaped after seeing the two of us die?”
“Would you believe that?”
“If my comrades say it, I’ll believe it.”
“To Zito, Paellito, and Sakiel, we are not comrades but subordinates. Besides, I am originally from Visepps, so they naturally suspect me. It’s better if we return with the appearance of being as injured as possible.”
Luna showed a flicker of reluctance. Although Jin hadn’t fully accepted the alliance, if Tilias and Misol’s story was true, then…
Both were righteous individuals. Moreover, their families were held hostage, and they worked as spies, sometimes having to kill their own comrades. They were pitiful beings. It wasn’t easy to hurt such individuals.
“We are used to pain, so we won’t feel too uncomfortable. Let’s hurry, we don’t have much time.”
“Ugh, how much do I have to hurt you?”
“To the point where we look like we’re about to die.”
“Sigh, there’s no other way, I guess.”
Swoosh!
Krantel assaulted the two for a while. Purple blood and flesh splattered. Luna sometimes intentionally mixed a bit of crimson aura into her attacks, just to make things more convincing. This was necessary under the circumstances.
Tilias and Misol, in the midst of being shredded and torn apart, didn’t utter a single cry.
“This should be enough. Damn, I feel uncomfortable.”
“Perfect. If I had known this would be so uncomfortable for you, we would have hurt ourselves during the battle earlier.”
“In the True Demon World, it was rumored that the White Whale was a ruthless devil without a shred of mercy. Having already wiped out several commanders and Demon Kings. You are a kinder person than I expected.”
“Is there any rumor about Lady Syris?”
“Not yet, but the video of Full Ice’s power annihilating the commanders has spread among the Demon Kings. It’s best to be careful. Just like the crimson aura, Full Ice is also being monitored.”
Due to their irreparable injuries, the two hesitated for a moment before extracting a piece of Zito’s flesh.
“We’ll claim we used the flesh as a last resort to escape.”
“When will we meet again?”
“Probably not in the very near future. I’ll try to establish a regular means of communication somewhere in the human world. We should go now.”
“Go, and good luck.”
“We’ll meet again. You must have many questions, but I apologize for not being able to explain everything to your young patriarch, White Whale.”
As Tilias crushed the flesh, a purple dimensional fracture suddenly opened. Luna and Siris shrugged as they watched the two disappear into the fracture.
“Let’s return to Tikan as well, Lady Syris.”
[Boooong!]
“…… The white dimensional portal opened after Tilias left. Authority to block abilities, it’s the most challenging type if we face it as an enemy. According to what the late Kukan said, Tilias can even block the authority that comes from Zito’s flesh.”
“Regardless, it seems that after the Red Legend Tribe, only madmen have appeared as enemies. This is the first time a potential ally has appeared.”
As Mort ran through the garden of snow, the scenery of Tikan Palace appeared in an instant.
“Have you arrived, Elder Sister?”
“Yes, what do you think?”
“It doesn’t seem like they were lying. We’ll have to keep observing them in the future.”
“They say that Visepps will establish a communication network in the human world soon. If they continue to provide valid information like this, we might be able to trust them a little.”
“I share the same sentiment. By the way, the concern about the crimson aura…”
“Exactly, I was about to mention that. During this battle, I had a feeling that the crimson aura was about to run wild, but… It wasn’t like I was getting tired at all. That was strange.”
“Run wild, you say?”
“Yes. But, how should I say it?… I didn’t feel any fatigue whatsoever. That was the strange thing.”
“Just to be safe, it might be better to refrain from using the crimson aura for a while.”
“Yes, that’s a good idea. But if I suddenly start conserving the crimson aura right after today, Tilias and Misol might get into trouble. Above all, I trust Father’s opinion more than the demons.”
Unlike Tilias and Misol, Cyron hadn’t discussed the ‘side effects’ of the crimson aura before. He had only advised using it in moderation.
“If the crimson aura’s depletion is as dangerous as the demons have said, wouldn’t Father have warned me properly? Although it seemed like the crimson aura was about to run wild this time, I didn’t feel any sense of danger.”
“I’ve never experienced the crimson aura myself, so it’s hard for me to say. But maybe Father intentionally refrained from warning you, even though he knew the danger.”
Although he had regained his humanity after escaping demonization, Cyron was never a kind and gentle father to begin with. He thought that even knowing the danger of the crimson aura, Luna could overcome it on her own and move on to the next level.
“Ah… that could be possible. Father might have done it even knowing the risk. In that case, it’s even more appropriate to follow Father’s intentions, right? After all, the crimson aura is a necessary step to move forward.”
That was also a valid point.
“Well, when it comes to using the crimson aura, I’ll leave the judgment entirely to you, Elder Sister. However, if you think it’s becoming dangerous, please stop.”
“Don’t worry, little one. Now, both I and Lady Siris need to rest for a day and prepare for the next battle. As Full Ice has an ability similar to the crimson aura, you can expect that in the future.”
***
True Demon World, maritime base.
Tilias and Misol reported to Sakiel while seated.
“So, all of Lord Zito’s true energy, which Lady Layla took care of, has been depleted, and the White Whale has spent a considerable amount of crimson aura. Is that all?”
“Yes. To tell the truth, in the midst of the battle, I wanted to keep at least a piece of flesh intact, but for Misol and me to escape…”
“You did well. Even if Vise and Kukan didn’t know, losing both of you would have been a great loss. Recently, the number of Demon Kings and commanders has been rapidly decreasing.”
Tilias lowered his head.
“Everything seems to be going worse than Lord Zito expected. Due to Ayula, the time for Lord Zito to appear in the human world has been delayed, and the humans’ resistance is getting stronger. And somehow, the Visepps seem to be aware of this fact.”
“M, Misol?”
Sakiel’s pupils narrowed.
“As soon as we started investing our forces in the human world, the Visepps’ attacks became frequent. Are you aware?”
“I dined with the Demon Kings at Ragal Fun’s castle recently, but I didn’t hear any conversation of that kind.”
“That was the meeting that Lady Layla and Lord Dylus attended, right? That day, both castles were attacked. Basset appeared at Lady Layla’s castle, and Tuwale arrived at Lord Dylus’s castle. Ten commanders were killed. Over 200,000 demons in the city were also kidnapped.”
“… Did you say 200,000?”
The Visepps were kidnapping demons every time they attacked.
It was because they believed this was a way to prevent the common demons from becoming Zito’s playthings.
“Until now, it was at most 10,000 or 20,000. Suddenly kidnapping 200,000 means Basset’s abilities have become stronger for some reason. He might have absorbed the power of the demons he kidnapped… or maybe the weakened abilities of the immortal land have been restored. The name ‘Immortal’ wasn’t given to the territory ruled by the Visepps without reason.”
Tilias easily caught Sakiel’s intention.
“… As I am also a Visepps, I am curious to know if the abilities of the immortal land have been restored.”
In fact, Tilias had regained a significant amount of power from the immortal land. That’s why, in this battle, he was able to block the energy emitted from Zito’s flesh.
“I also admit that my abilities have become stronger. However, if the figures you mentioned are correct, then Basset’s abilities have multiplied by ten compared to before. It’s a level I can’t compare to. So, in my opinion, Basset hasn’t become stronger… he might be hiding his power.”
“Hiding his power, eh…”
Sakiel nodded and smiled.
“At times like this, I wish Lord Tilias also had hidden power to rely on. Both of you should rest now and prepare to face the White Whale once more.”
“Misol!?”
Misol rolled his eyes and feigned a terrifying expression.
“Until now, you two are the only Demon Kings who have faced the White Whale and returned alive. So, there should be more opportunities.”
If they could face the White Whale and return alive again, then the suspicion would be confirmed.
Sakiel was saying that. Live under suspicion or die to prove innocence. Among Tilias’s expectations, Sakiel’s course of action was clearly the worst-case scenario.
‘Next time, I will inevitably die at the hands of the White Whale… If I return alive again, Sakiel will undoubtedly ask Zito to torture me.’
Tilias had already endured Zito’s torture once. However, he couldn’t endure it once more. This time, during the torture, he would end up revealing everything about the Visepps. It would be much better to explain the situation to Luna and disappear.
“I understand. Next time, I will definitely exhaust the White Whale’s crimson aura properly.”
“Yes, I count on it. You may retire now. Oh, wait… Lord Zito!”
Bubbling…
Suddenly, Sakiel’s crystal ball bubbled as if it were boiling, and Zito’s face appeared.
{[Hey, Sakiel. Have you gone mad?]}
“Lord Zito?”
{[Why are you suspecting Tilias again and causing a ruckus? Did he already have a thorough discussion with me? Forget it?]}
“I apologize.”
{[Let Tilias and Misol rest for a while, and send someone else to take care of the White Whale. Understand?]}
Heaven helped.
Tilias thought that way and mentally placed his hand on his chest. If he and Misol disappeared now, the relationship they had carefully built with the Vamel Alliance could become ambiguous.
“Understood.”
{[Alright, I’ll keep providing flesh, so tell the Demon Kings and commanders to take care of the White Whale properly. Damn her.]}
When Zito’s energy subsided from the crystal ball, Sakiel wiped his forehead with a sigh of relief.
“… I apologize for doubting you, Lord Tilias. Please return now.”
“There’s no need to apologize, Lady Sakiel. If you need anything else, don’t hesitate to call us.”
“Misol, Misol.”
And at that moment, Zito smiled, trembling throughout the entire True Demon World.
[Ah, our adorable little ones. When I see them, I just want to bite them to death. Don’t you feel the same? Helluram.]
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