Chapter 181 The Devil's Eyes Are Everywhere

At this moment, Sokdo didn't know that the truth of the matter was even more terrible than he had imagined.

The power of the Demon King has not only infiltrated Silverpine Town. Even the renowned Knights of the Trident have hidden "spies" of the Demon King. However, the vast majority of people in the Principality of Campbell are completely unaware of this.

Just when the caravan was finally moved by the respected Father Matt, untied their boss and left the church, Charles, who was far away in the Trident Knights' headquarters in Thunder City, paced back and forth in the room at the top of the tower, thinking over and over again.

Ever since the strange fog dissipated, a glimmer of hope for peace has finally emerged behind the shadow of war that has lingered over Leiming County for hundreds of years.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to join forces with the Demon King's army to deal with chaos, they not only established unprecedented rules of engagement, but also limited the scope of the war to a limited area of ​​the labyrinth.

The two sides kept to themselves and lived in peace, and the Demon King's army never invaded the villages on the surface again.

However, the good times did not last long.

The Honorable Princess Eileen Campbell arrived neither earlier nor later, but at the critical moment when all the chaos had subsided, and she set foot on this land with the "Legendary Light" she inherited from the former Grand Duke.

It would be fine if she was here for tourism, but I'm afraid she wants to accomplish something great with the sword given to her by her father.

The ambitions of all the princes and nobles in this world ultimately end at the cost of the destruction of countless ordinary families.

This is almost an exception in the history of Osland.

The subjects of the Duchy of Campbell need to recuperate, especially as the threat of Chaos is imminent and they can no longer afford the cost of another major war.

Charles didn't know what she was thinking when she came here, he could only pray that she didn't have such childish ideas as "defeat the Demon King to prove that she is worthy of the artifact in her hand."

In addition, there was something that worried him more than Princess Irene's intentions, and that was that her arrival had stimulated the demon king in the maze.

All the demon kings of Thunder County were killed by the "Light of Legend", so much so that the weapon even earned the reputation of "Devil's Killer".

If Luo Yan understood the arrival of the "Light of Legend" as a break in the tacit understanding, then all his sacrifices and efforts for the peace of Leiming County would be in vain.

Before he could figure out Princess Irene's intentions, he had to calm the Demon King down.

"... Saint Sith, please forgive me and believe me. This is not for my own selfish desires, but for the people of Thunder County. Defeating a demon king will not completely end hell. It will only allow demons to set foot on this land again and again... The people here have had enough of endless deaths."

After hesitating for a long time, Charles finally made the decision that went against his ancestors. He walked to the wooden table by the window, sat down, took out paper and pen, and began to write seriously.

[Dear Demon King, Ruler of the Great Cemetery: Recently, the surface of the earth has been in turmoil, not only Thunder City, but the entire Principality of Campbell is in trouble. I wonder if you are safe in the underground world? The reason why I wrote this letter is, firstly, to say hello to you, and secondly, to inform you about the change of power in the upper echelons of the Principality of Campbell.

You must have heard the news that Archduke Aaron Campbell has passed away.

Currently, the Grand Duke of the Duchy of Campbell has been inherited by his eldest son Edward Campbell, but for some reason, he did not pass the Campbell family's ancestral "Light of Legend" to his eldest son, but gave it to his beloved daughter Princess Irene.

I cannot guess what Archduke Aaron Campbell's intentions were. Perhaps he received God's will in his dying moments, or perhaps he was just confused for a moment. But in either case, I can assure you that at least his eldest son, Edward Campbell, was an enlightened man.

The Duchy of Campbell, led by him, has no military ambitions, and we have no intention of provoking new disputes.

As for Princess Irene's arrival, it was not an order from Grand Duke Edward, but came of her own accord... We have no intention of provoking you.

I hope our tacit understanding still works, and I hope you can understand our difficulties.

——Charles, a comrade who once fought alongside you and defeated the strange fog Novel together.]

Charles stopped writing, read the letter again and again, made sure there was nothing wrong with the wording, then rolled it up and stuffed it into a coin-sized copper tube.

After doing these things, he stood up and walked to the window, knocking on the wooden windowsill three times with his knuckles.

After a moment's wait, a bat flapped its wings and landed on the windowsill. Its round eyes stared at his eyes, and then it kicked out a leg in a dashing manner.

Charles carefully tied the letter to its leg, then reached out his index finger and touched its head.

The bat flapped its wings, opened his hand, then flapped its wings and took off into the air, and with a fluttering sound, it rushed into the gradually deepening night.

Charles watched its figure disappear into the distance, and after a long moment he made the sign of the cross on his chest and prayed.

May the holy light bless the people of Thunder City...

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The corrosion of the cemetery is spreading all the time, and the people who are enveloped by the corrosion are not even aware of it.

But compared to the corruption of money, the corruption from the undead is nothing...

In the wealthy area of ​​Thunder City, in a manor located in the core area, a statue of an eagle knight overlooks the magnificent street with sharp eyes like a hawk and dog, and uses its sharp claws to guard the marble door behind it which is covered with exquisite embossed patterns.

There were almost no pedestrians in front of the magnificent gate, only occasionally a carriage would pass by.

However, on this street that least needs lighting, there is the densest concentration of street lamps in the entire Leiming City. There is one almost every ten or twenty steps, and even the black steel lamp posts are engraved with gorgeous and elegant patterns.

Due to its unique environment, good public security and cultural atmosphere, the entire urban area can be said to be the place with the most expensive housing prices in the entire Leiming City.

The people who live here are either rich or noble.

They are either nobles in the vicinity of Thunder City, or wealthy businessmen with big businesses in the colonies, or captains of more than a dozen ships, with a net worth of at least nine figures.

Being able to enjoy a large piece of land alone while surrounded by so many prominent people is enough to highlight the value of this manor and the extraordinary identity of its owner.

And that is exactly the case.

This manor is the property of the Andes family.

As the uncrowned king of Thunder City, the Andes family's tentacles extend throughout all walks of life in the city. From the city hall to the underground streets, everywhere is filled with their eyes and ears, and this "silent rule" has continued for hundreds of years.

It is no exaggeration to say that Lint Isaac created Thunder City, but the Andes family are the ones who truly made this city great.

The most amazing thing is that they not only have the glory of the past, but also always have the future in their hands.

Not long ago, the new Grand Duke of Campbell met his subjects here, and now Grand Duke Campbell's sister, Princess Irene, was also invited to stay here after visiting Thunder City.

To be honest, as the princess of the Duchy of Campbell, although Irene had been brought up in a strict family and lived a self-disciplined life under the strict discipline of her father, she still lived in a castle after all, and she could not do without fine clothes, delicious food, glory and wealth.

However, even so, when she moved into the manor, she was still shocked by the luxury here.

Here, gold seems to be the least valuable embellishment. Various rare objects are piled up in every space here as if they were free, just to add a little icing on the cake of the magnificence.

Here, even the most humble stool is made of velvet lining and sewn with patterns using gold thread.

And this is not the most exaggerated thing.

What surprised Irene the most was that even the gardeners who took care of the garden, the grooms who raised the horses, and even the servants in the kitchen wore uniforms made of silk.

The faces and temperaments of those servants did not look like servants at all. Instead, they looked like aristocrats who had been educated in court etiquette since childhood like her. She couldn't help but subconsciously ask for their surnames several times.

Compared to this place, Fort Campbell is just like a big prison built in a big countryside! And she finally understood why her father was so jealous of the people here when he was alive, and always wanted to increase taxes here.

Although he never admitted that it was jealousy, as a daughter, she could still keenly see it in his eyes.

Even the famous Grand Duke Aaron Campbell once envied the wealth possessed by worldly people.

Even her brother, Archduke Edward, envied the people here from the bottom of his heart, but the way he expressed it was different from his father.

There is no harm in pursuing a better life.

She could tell that his brother really wanted to make the Duchy of Campbell better, to surpass his father's achievements by building on the foundation laid by his father.

And she also hoped that she could help him, at least share some of his burden.

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Perhaps this would remind her two brothers that they are a family...

Dressing room.

A girl of about sixteen or seventeen was sitting in front of a mirror, changing into her dress with the help of several maids, in preparation for the upcoming banquet.

Her long golden hair was like flowing sunlight, falling naturally on her slender shoulders and waist. Her slightly powdered cheeks were like newly blooming roses. Her fair and delicate skin was like mutton-fat jade, setting off the star-like diamond necklace around her neck.

Looking at the dress made of gold and ivory in the mirror, Irene showed a satisfied and charming smile on her face. She jumped off the high stool, lifted the hem of her skirt and turned around.

Everyone loves beauty, and she is no exception.

Although she shoulders the mission bestowed by the Light of Legend, she is, after all, only a girl of sixteen or seventeen years old, who has just completed her coming-of-age ceremony.

Looking at Her Royal Highness the Princess spinning in front of the mirror, the maid standing beside her gave her a heartfelt compliment in an elegant and appropriate tone.

"You are so beautiful, Your Highness. You will definitely be the brightest star at the banquet."

"Thank you, I think so too," Irene said with a smile on her face, "Thanks to your vision, you found this dress for me in the closet."

"Your Highness, thank you for the compliment. You look good in anything you wear. I just chose the one that suits you best based on your mood today."

"Also, the carriage is waiting at the door. Please allow me to leave for now... If you need anything else, please feel free to ring the bell to call us."

After saying this, the maid nodded slightly and left the dressing room with the other servants beside her.

"Isn't it a bit too exaggerated...I mean for me." After watching the servant finally leave, Theresa, who was sitting on a high stool on the other side of the room, twisted her body and said uneasily.

Unlike Irene, you can tell at a glance that she has a well-trained body, with solid muscles where they should be.

That's why, when she put on this aqua blue evening dress, she felt awkward no matter what pose she made.

Especially that corset.

She was afraid that if she exerted a little force, her abdominal muscles would break.

In fact, Theresa was not worried about losing face. Her honor was only on her sword, and she didn't care about the opinions of outsiders.

However, seeing that Princess Irene attached so much importance to tonight's dinner, she couldn't help but worry, worried that she would embarrass her.

Looking at Theresa's embarrassed face, Irene couldn't help but burst out laughing and comforted her in a light and pleasant voice.

"How come? It suits you very well."

It was the first time she saw such an embarrassed expression on Theresa's face. She couldn't help but feel fresh and even wanted to record it with her video crystal.

Looking at Her Royal Highness the Princess who was comforting her, Theresa said with a wry smile.

"Thank you... but I really prefer to wear loose clothes. These extra ribbons always make me feel like I'm tied up by the enemy."

"Then just think of me as your captive," Irene blinked her bright eyes and said playfully, "Can you please bear with it for a few hours?"

"No problem... As long as it's your order, I will go through fire and water for it. This little thing is insignificant and is nothing compared to risking life and death on the battlefield." Theresa put her fist on her chest and said solemnly, although the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, it didn't seem as relaxed as she said.

Irene sighed softly and said in a voice that was a little apologetic.

"Theresa, I know it's not easy, but we still have to try to integrate into the local people. Only in this way can we gain their heartfelt support."

"Yes, Your Highness." Standing up from the high stool, Theresa said respectfully.

"Don't be so serious. We are going to a party, not to fight the devil in the labyrinth."

Looking at Theresa's serious face, Irene made a joke, then changed her tone and continued.

"And don't you think it's fun to change your lifestyle once in a while?"

Looking at Her Royal Highness the Princess who was eager to try, Theresa's tense facial muscles finally relaxed into a rare smile.

It was not because of any profound reason, but because she saw another side of the princess' face that she had not seen for a long time.

That was when I was a kid.

At that time, she held the wooden sword for practice for the first time and began to try to learn sword skills that she had never been exposed to before. Her face was full of eagerness, and her eyes were full of curiosity about new things, as well as pure innocence and enthusiasm.

It had been so long since Theresa had seen such an expression on her face.

I don't know when it started, but this young princess always tried to show her mature side, but that kind of expression didn't really suit her.

Theresa said, looking at her with a smile on her face.

"As long as you are happy."

(End of this chapter)