As I drew closer to the tower, a palpable sense of oppression filled the air. Whispers, hisses, and eerie moans could be heard emanating from within, and the very ground seemed to pulse with demonic energy.
It didn't bother me very much since my blood was mixed with demon blood. Rather, I felt quite comfortable.
…The same couldn't be said for the others.
"Are you guys okay? We can take a rest if you want. It's not like we have to rush directly."
Their conditions were quite worrying.
It wasn't so much for Jin and Amanda, who were somewhat accustomed to the demonic energy due to their experience in Ka Mankhut, but the same couldn't be said for Emma.
Her complexion was rather pale, and her breath was stagnant.
The only one that seemed to be completely fine was Liam.
I wasn't surprised, though.
He had spent quite a few years in the demon realm, where the demonic energy was as thick as it could be.
Compared to what he had experienced back then, this was child's play.
"I.. I'm good."
Emma muttered, looking around and clenching her teeth.
Judging from her expression, I could tell that she had realized that she was the only one struggling and was just trying not to be a burden.
"You know, if you're worried about being a burden, then don't be. You'd be a burden if you carried on right now and got tired later when it truly matters."
As if her inner thoughts were exposed, Emma's face changed, and her mouth closed.
She looked around for a moment and sat down.
"Alright, I'm sorry."
"Don't be."
Thankfully, she wasn't stubborn about the matter and sat down.
I unknowingly smiled when I saw that and turned my attention back toward the tower that was only a couple of kilometers away from us.
The journey to the tower so far was unobstructed.
Although there were a few guards patrolling the area, it wasn't something that posed any trouble for us.
Aside from Liam and I, everyone else was around rank.
human domain, and thus only someone of the Duke rank would actually have a chance at
was rather easy. Thus, our
a way to get into
him. Calmly staring at the tower
it shouldn't be too much of a
slowly recovering, and with Amanda by her side,
we reach the tower, we'll easily be able
That was the goal.
***
almost reached
tall building; his sharp gaze fixated on the orb in
demons, their ranks
be ignored. They were the elite forces of the city, and they had been following the movements
but chuckle.
how about we
Duke Kammela, suggested while
it was clear that he was still on the verge of breaking
Plintus shook his head, a small frown creasing his features. He
he had a
turned his gaze
eyes flickered as
best way to ambush the humans. The moment they entered, they'd be able to block them
to use them
artifacts that were rather fragile.
rather than pity... it'd
thought as
the security of the tower,"
taken aback by
the artifacts inside the tower were incredibly sensitive and valuable. If something were to happen to them, it could be devastating for
know just how important the tower is! If something were
Kammela voiced his concerns, but Prince Plintus silenced him with a single
"Ukh."
pressure wash over him, and he instantly quieted down. The pressure
to reach Prince rank, he would be no match for
the orb in his hand, Prince Plintus
than the tower. It'll
trust the Prince's plan. But they knew that Prince Plintus was a cunning demon, and they ultimately
also somewhat agreed with him. It was just that the consequences of their failure made them a little
"Understood."
of demons moved towards the tower, ready
a trap, and there was nothing they could do to stop
needed to do was close the trap that they had so intricately set
***
"Have you recovered enough?"
"Yeah, I'm good now."
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