Chapter 572: Hyperion's Merit Deduction Successfully

At dawn, the front of the Demon Realm Palace was already brightly lit, with light and shadows interweaving.

Countless palace servants and guards were busy making final preparations for the upcoming visit of Count Sergio, the vampire envoy.

The gate of the palace was open, and the endless square in front was paved with steps. The floating lights seemed to welcome the distinguished southern vampire visitors.

The construction history of the square in front of the Naikaris Palace can be traced back to thousands of years ago, when Naika Island and Lis Island had not yet been separated and were surrounded by the breath of purgatory. As the sea water extinguished the lava and triggered crustal changes, this place gradually became a prosperous new capital.

With the application of demon magic and the unremitting efforts of craftsmen, the naturally undulating terrain not only supports the entire front square and the royal palace at the top, but also displays the unique architectural art and structural style of the demons.

After countless years of changes and multiple expansions, the square in front of the Naikaris Palace has become the center of politics, culture and power in the demon world.

Many reporters and dignitaries from the demon world were waiting in the square, and demon shadows were also surging on the streets outside, wanting to see whether the vampire detective would stir up a bloody storm in the Demon King's City Nakalis today.

"Your Highness, I know you have an old grudge against the vampires, but please be mindful of your identity."

In the center of the square in front of the palace, Lord of the Fallen, Kaliela, stood beside Hyperion and reminded her gently.

"……Understood."

Hyperion wore a silver crown that symbolized royal power, and her light blue crystal skirt was like the brightest star in the night sky. She had a cool expression on her face and responded with certainty.

From the corner of her eye, Hyperion could see that Zhui Luo Qing had her eyes closed, looking as if she had nothing to do with the matter. However, to Hyperion, Zhui Luo Qing's face looked similar to Tata, which made Hyperion unable to dislike her.

It was really cunning for her to be able to let the other party see her in the form of his favorite woman.

After spending some time with Lord Fallen, Hyperion understood that although this ninth-rank demon seemed polite, she was actually a smiling tiger who would not tolerate anyone questioning her.

Lord Fallen was indeed protecting her, but this was completely different from the care that Tata and the Ice Witch showed her.

To the Fallen Lord, she was nothing more than a priceless and fragile doll.

However, the grudge that Lord Fallen was referring to at this time must be the incident in the context of this shadow world, when she was almost killed by the vampires at the Lichtens Castle on the border of the Honing Empire sixteen years ago.

As the eclipse-like sky fell, the grand occasion in front of the Demon Realm Palace reached its peak.

The alternation of the sun and the moon in the sky created a strange and spectacular sight, with the sky appearing a deep, dark purple as the sun was obscured.

Just as all the demons' eyes were focused on Princess Hyperion on the steps of the palace, a black magical vehicle drove over from the road in the distance. Its exterior was decorated with blood-red patterns, and it was even a custom-made style for vampire VIPs.

It stopped in the square, causing a low murmur of discussion.

Today is the princess's first public appearance, and she will fully demonstrate her ability to handle the affairs of the demon world.

Is she a pure shield for the Fallen Lord, or a young prince who inherited the bloodline of the Demon King and is cunning? It all depends on how she confronts the vampire detective Count Sergio today.

The dark magic device slowly opened, and a man dressed in the aristocratic clothing of the Southern Horning Empire stepped out.

His appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention.

This tall man with an upright figure, black hair and red eyes is obviously the vampire envoy, Count Sergio.

Behind the Earl, the accompanying demon guards followed in unison.

He looked at the sky and walked quickly, not wanting to waste any time.

"Princess Hyperion, on behalf of the vampire race, I would like to thank you for your hospitality."

Count Sergio went up the steps, came before the princess and bowed briefly to her.

"Welcome to your visit, Mr. Sergio."

Hyperion had an elegant smile on her face, but her eyes were full of scrutiny of the visitor.

Hyperion gets annoyed when she sees vampires.

The reason why her father, Duke Migaiya, disappeared was because of the vampires. The last time Tata was injured in Nanwantina, it was also the vampires who were behind it.

In fact, she could be said to hate the vampires.

However, at this moment she had to pretend to be a dignified demon princess, cater to the vampire envoy, and smile at him.

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

Hyperion asked politely.

The Ice and Snow Witch teacher had taught her that as a spy, she must remain calm at all times. At this moment, she needed to play the role of a calm and decent princess, as calm as the Ice and Snow Witch teacher, and not be swayed by her own inner emotions.

Of course, she is indeed a princess and there is no need to pretend.

"Your Highness, just provide convenience when I seek help and assist me in my investigation. Please do not interfere in other matters."

Count Sergio smiled faintly, his voice low and magnetic.

In fact, everyone knows the positions of both parties. The more the princess helps, the more likely it is that she will end up doing more harm than good.

"I won't waste any more time. Soon, I will be able to solve the case."

Count Sergio raised his index finger confidently, pointed at all the demons watching around him, and added.

His gesture seemed to tell the murderer that no matter who you were hiding in the city of Naikalis, you could be caught immediately.

This kind of aura made the atmosphere in the square in front of the palace tense. Even the demon residents under the magic screen that was broadcasting the images couldn't help but look up at the vampire detective who was the focus.

"Then I wish you all the best."

Hyperion nodded, then folded her hands in front of her, waiting.

As a detective with a 100% crime-solving rate among the vampires, Hyperion believed that it would not take long for the other party to successfully find the murderer in Nakalis.

Once Detective Count Sergio has completed his deductions and found all the evidence, we'll fast forward to the trial stage.

These are all unavoidable.

But Hyperion prepared multiple countermeasures overnight.

She has ways to make things difficult for Count Sergio at every step. By then, Lord Fallen's men will naturally try their best to destroy the evidence. All she needs to do is to delay Count Sergio in the open, predict his actions and what he wants, and play games with him, not letting him solve the case in a few minutes.

And at worst, Lanqi taught her how to deal with the prosecution's attack when she was about to lose.

Just slam the table hard.

The judge will determine that the defendant is too emotional and needs to adjourn the court to take her out to adjust her state.

By then, since we will be at the Demon Realm's home ground, there will be more room for maneuver.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

The reception ceremony continued solemnly in the square in front of the palace, which was filled with a strong artistic atmosphere. On both sides were ancient demon sculptures and magnificent flower beds. Every flower was a species unique to the demon world, emitting a psychedelic aroma under the dim light of the solar eclipse.

The guards stood in line on the stone steps, wearing silver and black armor, holding magic weapons, and the armor was engraved with majestic and solemn magic patterns.

At the top of the stairs, Princess Hyperion and a group of demon nobles finally finished greeting the vampire envoy, Count Sergio.

"May I begin my investigation, please? Princess?"

Count Sergio asked.

If the vampire power is rashly used in the royal capital of Naikaris without the permission of the demon world, it may cause suppression by the city defense barrier.

"certainly."

Hyperion glanced sideways at Lord Fallen and replied to the vampire envoy, Count Sergio.

"Please cooperate with my investigation once I find the murderer, Princess. Otherwise, it will be very troublesome if I cannot return to the Horning Empire and report to the ancestors."

Count Sergio stared at Hyperion.

"nature."

Hyperion approved.

"Um."

Count Sergio was satisfied.

If they catch a powerful demon killer and provide solid evidence, they, the vampires, will be able to force the demons to make further compromises in the new peace talks.

His mission this time is not only to catch the murderer and try to weaken the demons' voice at the negotiation table, but also to let the demons see the royal family's attitude of serving the blood clan like dogs.

This little princess is undoubtedly a mental amateur.

Too immature.

Count Sergio saw it easily.

She may be born smart, but she has too little experience and has not experienced the trials of life and death.

No matter how excessive his demands are later, he will force the princess to agree and conduct a step-by-step trial.

It doesn't matter how long it takes to catch the murderer. If the princess wants to delay, let her delay. Everything is under his control. The key is that in the process he will erode the princess's dignity and let her understand the position of their demon world relative to the vampires.

Count Sergio whispered a spell in the blood language and activated his power [Blood Coordinate].

In the foggy and humid square in front of the palace in the early morning, the vampire detective Sergio's gaze quietly moved through the shadows, his blood-red eyes flickering faintly under the dim sky.

This Demon King's city, the gathering place of the powerful people in the demon world, is filled with the nests of demonic magic, and every trace of magic can be clearly seen.

Soon, very soon he will find the murderer.

Whoever has a red light on his head is the murderer.

After getting the answer, what follows is just a process of accusation without any suspense.

As the spell ended, a trace of red magic leaked out from his eyes, floating like mist, and his eyes were also covered with a layer of scarlet.

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Count Sergio seemed to have a buzzing in his head and froze in place.

In an instant, he saw that throughout the Demon King's City, most of the demon nobles began to emit a strange red light!

And he didn't know why, but when those demons with red light on their heads looked at him, they seemed to be swallowing their saliva subconsciously.

The light was like the color of solidified blood, bright yet chilling, and an unprecedented sense of fear surged in Sergio's heart.

How much blood of Count Gregory must have been shed to give it this color?

(End of this chapter)