Chapter Sixty-Six: Killing the Demon 6

After an unknown amount of time, Alvin and his companions arrived at an extremely strange place. The buildings there were just like those of humans, and many humans lived there. Alvin was greatly shocked, thinking it was a paradise for humans. But the next second, the so-called humans turned into demons, and two demons actually started fighting in an open space. The other demons did not stop them until one of them was killed on the open ground. Green blood quickly gathered into a pool, which was bizarre and full of strange beauty.

Alvin's breathing quickened as he saw that the demon was holding a dagger, but it was transparent and snow-white, stuck in the chest of another demon without any sign of damage. It gleamed faintly in the sunlight. Alvin had gone to great lengths to obtain this dagger and quickly began mass production. Once humans possessed the Ice Blade, it was as if they had obtained a divine weapon, making them invincible.

Soon, the demons were driven back by the humans, their green blood staining the earth.

By the time Alvin was old, the number of demons had dwindled to only one-fifth of what it used to be. The remaining demons lived in the snowy mountains and no longer easily ventured into human territory. Humans could not adapt to the snowy mountain climate for combat and had to give up the idea of ​​exterminating them. The two sides lived in peace for many years.

After Alvin's death, humanity gave him a grand funeral with the highest honors. Because of his great contributions to the cause of demons, humanity also bestowed upon him a very high status and honor. In order not to let future generations forget his achievements, every temple would enshrine a statue of Alvin and provide incense for him.

Lu Cen closed the book.

Ados handed him a small cake and took the book from his hand: "Take a break."

A gentle breeze rustled the branches of the cypress tree.

Lu Cen gently swayed the swing, and the wind swept past him.

The cake was made with the finest ingredients, with a delicate texture, a subtle sweetness, and a fruity aroma, which suited Lu Cen's taste perfectly.

He scooped out a few spoonfuls and started talking to Ados.

"The townspeople all say you're a guard in a big city outside. Is that true?"

Ados paused in his hand holding the book, then handed it to the maid before saying, "Yes, the captain of the guard there is very brave and good at using people. I was just lucky to get into the guard."

"How did you become a guard?"

“A few years ago, I went away to study, but my family did not agree. I ran away in a huff. When I passed through the Roshi Forest, the city guards were rescuing the city's residents in the forest. I helped them, and they were grateful. They invited me to visit the city. Later, I went on two more missions with them and joined the guard team.”

"You're amazing." Lu Cen offered a token compliment, then casually asked, "Isn't the Roshi Forest very dangerous? Why do the city dwellers go there so often? Aren't they afraid?"

There are always reasons why you absolutely have to go.

Lu Cen seemed to be deep in thought, feeling that something was increasingly off about this instance.

Everything about it seemed strange.

Lu Cen: "What's it like outside?"

Ados: "It's similar to here, just larger in area, with more people and a wider variety of food, but nothing else is particularly special."

"You've been gone for a long time since you came back, haven't you?"

"Gal City is not far from the Roshi Forest, about a day's ride from our town."

Lu Cen smiled and ended the conversation, saying, "It's getting late, I'll bother you again tomorrow."

Ados looked up and realized that the sun was already setting.

The building reflected the glow of the setting sun, making its intricate patterns appear even more mysterious.

Ados urged him to stay, "Why don't we dine at the manor tonight?"

"Thank you for your kindness, but Luna made me insist on coming home for the dinner she prepared before I left, and I can't break my promise."

As usual, Ados escorted him to the door without entering the manor. Lu Cen felt the gaze behind him and for some reason felt a sinking feeling in his heart. Ados's actions and words were all fine, but he just felt that something was wrong, as if he was wearing an extremely heavy mask, making it impossible to understand his true thoughts.

"Ximi."

"What's wrong, young master?"

"If you were Ados, having served as a guard for many years, and your knowledge, understanding, and status had all improved, would you come back and go on a blind date with a country girl to get married?"

Himi looked at Lu Cen with fascination, as if he were looking at some rare treasure: "Of course he will come back. Young Master is so handsome and his family background is not bad either. Young Master is a match for the city lord, let alone a mere guard. Ados is not even a captain."

Later on, Himi, who had initially been satisfied with Ados, began to show signs of dissatisfaction with him.

Lu Cen: "......"

Himi suddenly realized what was going on and, suppressing her anger, asked, "Young Master, was he bullying you?"

"No."

"Young Master, don't hide it from me!"

"Really, no, I was just asking out of curiosity."

Himi felt sorry for him: "Young Master is the best young master in the world. You don't need to worry about whether others like you or not. They should be worried about whether you like them or not!"

Lu Cen fell silent, knowing that Ximi had misunderstood his lack of confidence and was trying to comfort him!

Hearing the two talking from afar, Luna rushed out: "Big brother, come quick!"

Flowers and white candles were placed in the middle of the long table, and a row of maids stood along the wall, ready to serve them at any time. Luna pointed to a plate of food whose ingredients were hard to identify and said with great interest, "Look, I made this myself. Big brother must have a good taste later."

Lu Cen remained silent for a while before saying, "It looks delicious."

A gaze fell from next door; it was from a young boy with blond hair and blue eyes, as if accusing him of lying through his teeth.

Seeing Lu Cen looking over, he stood up and said, "Good evening, brother."

This is Luna's future partner, Eri.

Good evening, Ali.

The count and his wife came down from upstairs and, after taking their seats, gestured for them to return to their places. Having come so many times, Ari was no longer reserved.

After they finished eating, the captain of the guards came to the manor and specifically asked to see Lu Cen.

It was still morning in the pavilion, with the afterglow of the setting sun, but the temperature had dropped. Ximi draped a light blue shawl over Lucen, making Lucen's eyes shine even brighter.

"Is there something you need?"

The captain of the guards gave him a rather impolite look at him. His green-blue pupils were like a calm lake with turbulent waves beneath the surface. After a long pause, he said, "My guards told me that a tragedy occurred in the town last night. Were you and Ados with them?"

"That's right, but the guards should have already told you the specific details."

The captain of the guard said, "They have already told me what happened, but there are still some details that I need to ask you about. After all, this kind of heinous incident has not happened in the town for a long time, so we have to be careful."

Lu Cen frowned. He had only been inside for a few minutes last night, and was forcibly taken away by Ados. He probably didn't know as much as the two guards. Moreover, one of the guards came to him. Why would someone who had seen the scene go to the trouble of asking him questions?

Lu Cen's mind raced: "I'd be happy to. I wonder what the captain of the guard wants to ask?"

The captain of the guard stared intently at Lu Cen: "There were seven corpses last night. The internal organs of each corpse were not in their abdominal cavities. According to the temple and the mayor's speculation, a vicious killer has come to the town. They are trying to catch this stranger. But I know very well that only one person has come to the town recently, and he is an acquaintance. There is no stranger at all."

"And this person is the mayor's son."

Lu Cen seemed to have heard something absurd. He knew very well that this case was the work of a demon, not a human: "You mean, Ados killed this family?"

"This is just a guess, so were you with Ados yesterday?"

“No.” Lu Cen took a sip of milk and leaned back in his chair. “Yesterday I was in the mayor’s library asking about Ados’s whereabouts. Others who were invited may know more about it, but I don’t think Ados could be the murderer in this case.”

The captain of the guards showed interest: "I'd like to hear more details."

“You just said that the bodies had their abdominal cavities emptied, but the scene was cleaned up very well yesterday. This kind of method is not something an ordinary person can do.”

"Who is that?" The captain of the guards approached Lu Cen, staring at him. "Or perhaps it's not human, but a demon?"

Is Ados a demon?

His words struck Lu Cen like a thunderbolt, leaving him dizzy. The icy cold of the river spread throughout his body, chilling even his hair and fingertips. He picked up the warm cup, and the warmth traveled from his pale fingertips to his forearms and then to every part of his body, and his blood began to flow again.

It wasn't until Lu Cen heard this sentence that he truly understood the difficulty of this dungeon. Although the demon had the characteristic of green blood, it was impossible for him to cut everyone. That was unrealistic. He used to think that this ice blade was the key to this dungeon, but now it seemed that determining the demon's identity was the most important thing.

The player who is the captain of the guard suspects that Ados is a demon, so his mission is likely the same as his. However, Lu Cen has no intention of revealing his identity. He has been here for two days and there are seven players. So far, only he and the captain of the guard have appeared. Where are the others?

The more this was the case, the less he dared to reveal his identity.

As for Ados, a murder occurred in the town as soon as he returned, and he was indeed very suspicious. The captain of the guard's suspicions were reasonable and well-founded, but after meeting Ados twice, he really didn't think that Ados was this devil.

"What demon?" Lu Cen asked calmly. "Is the captain of the guard referring to the legendary demon that eats human flesh?"

"You don't believe this was the work of a demon?"

"Captain of the Guard, demons only exist in ancient texts, dating back a thousand years. Who has ever truly seen what a demon looks like? I'm afraid the townspeople will object if you pin this murder on a demon, Captain of the Guard."

The captain of the guard smiled, as if it were a casual suggestion, or perhaps an attempt to pique Lu Cen's curiosity: "Don't you believe that there are demons in this world, and that the records in those ancient texts are all false? If someone has recorded it, then someone has seen it. And it's not difficult to verify this. As long as you find an opportunity to make Ados bleed, you will naturally know whether there are demons in this world. Human blood is red, and demon blood is green."