Chapter 268 Entering the Theater (Part 2)

A fierce offensive and defensive battle is taking place deep inside the theater.

Ymir's coup army is fighting fiercely with Slud's guards. Ymir's coup army has the upper hand by relying on unexpected attacks. Slud's guards defend strongly, but the area they occupy is shrinking little by little.

Richard and his party also join in the occupation under the guidance of Rocky and Menea.

"They attacked very deep. They relied on surprise attacks, which was quite powerful." Diluka looked at Ymir's troops and sighed, "But these troops are a little different. They are flexible in movement and can adapt to the battle situation. They are not controlled. They should all follow Ymir of their own will, right?"

"Well, Ymir is not simple either. Slud has a great influence among the demons. He can attract so many soldiers to work for him without using the magic book. He deserves to be the most promising person at the time."

Diluka pulled Richard: "Richard, now is not the time to talk about this. We have to find Ymir quickly, otherwise the key will be in danger!"

"I know, let's go!"

Ymir's troops heard the movement behind them, turned around, and found that it was not Ymir's troops coming. They were confused. Several leaders checked the manual and ordered the troops to make way and sent soldiers to pass the message.

After a while, Ymir appeared under the protection of the guards.

"Richard, you are here as expected, and Menia, hehe, how are the wounds on your body? It seems that there should be no serious problems."

"Ymir." Richard tilted his head.

Ymir still had a kind smile as usual, but that look was a little uncomfortable, that look that everything was under control was locked on Richard.

Richard smiled and said, "Ymir, the heart of Yggdelsilu has been in your hands for long enough. Shouldn't you give it back to me now?"

Ymir shook his head and replied without getting angry, "That won't do. This is a must if you want to defeat Slud."

"Really? If you don't give it to me, I will force it."

Hearing Richard's words, the goddesses behind him raised their weapons. If Richard really took action, Ymir would be attacked from both sides.

Ymir frowned. He didn't expect Richard to do this. Ymir had made a plan. This key might be taken away by Richard, but it must not be now. Before facing Slud, Yggdelsilu's heart must be properly preserved.

"Mr. Richard, you shouldn't have thought too much about it. If we start a war here, Slud will only benefit from it." Richard

shook his finger: "No, no, no, I am very confident in my own strength. We can definitely defeat that Slud."

Ymir covered his head. It was really troublesome.

The two of them just stared at each other, and Richard was ready to activate the spell hidden on the key to force the recovery. Suddenly, there was a noise in front of Ymir. Slud's guards who were fighting with Ymir's men suddenly retreated.

"Huh?" Richard and Ymir looked over there. What on earth were Slud's guards trying to do by suddenly retreating? Withdraw from the defense line and open the door to entertain guests? Play an empty city trick?

"I order you to retreat! You noisy guys!"

The voice that suddenly echoed startled everyone.

"Slud!" Rocky shouted.

"Grandfather's voice is still so solemn."

Ymir and Richard looked at each other and laughed. Now it seems that the two of them have to cooperate temporarily.

"Come here! Ymir, Rocky, the goddesses, and Richard, I specially allow you to see me."

Slud's voice echoed unquestionably, and then the corridor returned to peace.

Richard snorted coldly, "Oh, you are so arrogant."

Ymir's confident expression disappeared instantly, and he looked inside with a look full of danger: "It's the devil's hospitality. It seems that he has been waiting for us from the beginning, right?"

Richard glanced at him, "Want to get rid of us all at once? You have a big appetite. Let's go, are you scared? Do you still want to escape?"

Richard walked past Ymir and brushed his fingers across Ymir's collar. The key in Ymir's arms responded with shadow energy. Ymir squinted at Richard, and Richard smiled and pointed at Ymir's chest.

"Use it well, and it will still be mine after you use it up."

Ymir looked at Richard's leisurely back and smiled, chased after Richard, pushed open the heavy door at the end of the road, and walked in.

In the hall of the house, there is a beautiful stage. The patterns on it show the fine craftsmanship. Although Menia was tied up, she looked down on her ignorant sister and explained the origin and value of each ornament to her sister.

"Oh, it's really amazing. The layout here is completely based on the imperial palace." Ymir sighed, and then looked at the demon king on the stage.

The curtain was slowly pulled up, Menia's voice gradually became smaller, her eyes became wider, and Srude actually showed his face.

"Your Majesty actually...actually revealed his true face!"

Diluka glanced at Menia: "Is that Slud?"

"Don't you want to hide anymore?" Richard took two steps forward. With each step, Richard felt more and more the pressure brought to him by Slud's magic. Richard looked at Slud. Is he already in a weakened state? It's comparable to the shadow energy stored in his body now. What would he look like in his heyday? Richard was very curious. He didn't know who was more powerful, his power or the complete Richard?

Richard looked at Ymir again. In the face of such power, how could Ymir use the heart of Yggdelsilu to defeat Slud? With Ymir's current power, this is not a battle of the same level at all. Or does Ymir have other means to hide his power? In the past, I heard that Slud's name was enough to make people feel scared. Now Richard understood a little. These candidates are all known as the strongest representatives of the demon world, but the combined power of the five people is not as strong as Slud's current power...

"Richard... This is our first meeting. I knew there would be such a day since you came to our world. The current story is too boring. I think fighting with you should be interesting. However, the story between you and me will be staged later. Now I have to take care of some family affairs." Slud's low voice sounded, and his eyes slowly looked at Ymir.