This team of Demons was not particularly strong, roughly at the Tier 2 level.
Their leader, the horned demon, was also at the level of rank 3.
Judging from their state, they should have suffered during the attack on the capital, and it was unknown why they were here.
Ma Wen was too lazy to care about these things.
These small characters naturally did not need him to do it himself.
So, under the horrified gazes of the refugees, a black shadow jumped out of the void and attacked every demon like the autumn wind sweeping leaves.
Using the Grasp of Cold Light to kill these demons was simply using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
In just 1.5 seconds, all the demons' heads fell, and Isabelle stood calmly in front of everyone.
Everyone was stunned.
After a full five seconds, someone reacted and immediately knelt down, thanking her loudly for saving their lives.
The corner of Isabelle's mouth twitched slightly. It was obvious that she did not seem to be very good at dealing with this kind of thing.
Fortunately, at this moment, Ma Wen finally walked over slowly from the other side of the road.
"Who are you?"
He asked.
Someone among the refugees stood up boldly.
"We are going to the capital to take refuge."
"The Grand Duke issued the latest warrant, and everyone in the duchy must gather in the capital..."
"I heard that the demon army has been repelled, but we were very unlucky and encountered some on the way. Thank you for your help."
They could also see that neither Ma Wen nor Isabelle were ordinary people.
Ma Wen lowered his head. They felt that the young man looked familiar, but they did not recognize him for a while.
"In that case, you can follow us."
Anyway, this place was not far from the capital, and Ma Wen did not mind slowing down for a while.
The refugees were very grateful.
They followed behind Marvin and Isabelle. After packing up, they quickened their pace towards the direction of the royal capital.
From these refugees, they learned that just last night, the bloody battle in the capital that lasted for five days finally came to an end.
The encouraging news was that Lady Daniela personally closed the Abyss Gate, and most of the demons were deported.
Only a few were still wandering in the duchy.
However, the bad news was that the national strength of Lavis was unprecedentedly weak. Apart from the demons, there were also some malicious forces around.
Naturally, they also had to consider the invasion of the demonized sorcerers. Hence, the Grand Duke's new order was to shrink the territory.
Settling most of the people in the capital and its surroundings would allow them to preserve their strength to the greatest extent.
This was undoubtedly the right choice.
Ravis was not short of food. The Grand Duke was very far-sighted. As early as a year before the Cataclysm, before Ma Wen came, he had already begun to store food on a large scale. At that time, this action of his made the neighboring countries nervous, thinking that it was a sign of a war of expansion, but later they relaxed. Apart from purchasing food, Lavis's men did nothing else.
Now, it seemed that his actions back then were undoubtedly very wise.
After the Great Cataclysm, it was very difficult for crops to grow. Food had almost become the most precious hard currency.
In many places, people would fight for a piece of bread.
A bag of wheat flour was enough for some small forces to mobilize in full force.
…
"It seems that Lavis is quite lucky. After the initial difficulties, it will be a good time to develop unrestrainedly."
Ma Wen thought to himself.
The North was very vast. As long as Daniela operated slowly like in his previous life, Lavis would definitely develop into a very terrifying country.
After the total collapse of the sorcerer camp, the Warlocks, who were also spellcasters, ushered in a spring.
They replaced the status of the sorcerers and became the new nobles. In the future map in Ma Wen's memory, at least a quarter of the North would belong to Lavis.
But at that time, Lavis would no longer be a duchy, but a real kingdom!
Like Stony Mountain, Lavis's Warlocks were also a very powerful force and worth befriending.
While Ma Wen was thinking about this, the outline of the capital's city wall appeared in front of him.
The refugees suddenly became excited.
When they saw the city wall, they saw the hope of survival.
Some even began to cry in a low voice.
…
On the cold city wall, the guards were stationed strictly.
Although it was the beginning of spring, the capital built on the snowy mountains was still so cold.
The Warlock on duty was wrapped in a black robe and stared coldly at the refugees who surrounded the city wall.
Inexplicably, there was a trace of irritation in his heart.
"This bunch of trash, they only know how to cry for their parents all day long!
"The grand duke's conscription order isn't for trash like them. It's better if they're young and strong. What can these old and weak people do?"
He muttered to himself, and the clerk beside him showed a trace of pity.
"Lord Chester, the decree of the duchess …"
The Warlock was immediately enraged, "The duchess? Who gave it? "
"The Elder Council hasn't made a final decision yet! That woman is only temporarily in charge of some simple administrative matters. My duty is to defend the city, I have the authority to do as I see fit! "
The clerk immediately became a yes-man, not daring to say anything more.
A trace of sorrow flashed across his face.
Even after the baptism of the demonic army, the capital still could not calm down.
The pitiful refugees had received the decree of the grand duke, but because of Chester's decision, they could only wander outside the city.
Chester believed that most of them would only be a burden to the capital. Only the young and strong were allowed to enter the city, and the rest were sent away to fend for themselves.
This had been carried out since this morning. In fact, because the war had just ended, the capital was in chaos, and the position of city defense had been temporarily transferred.
The clerk knew that Chester was one of Lord Turalyon's men, and had always been disgusted by Daniela's return.
Daniela had stayed in the White River Valley for a long time, and it was said that she was engaged to Ma Wen of the White River Valley. In many people's eyes, there was no way she could inherit the position of grand duke. Thus, at least 70% of the power in the capital had been controlled by Turalyon during that period of time.
This included Lord Chester, a Grade 4 Warlock, who had contributed greatly during the demonic army's siege, which was why he had been appointed to the position of city defense.
However, he used a different method to carry out the Grand Duke's decree of novice.
The clerk could only silently shake his head.
At this moment, a guard ran up from below.
"Lord, a new batch of refugees is about to reach the city. There's a militia among them! "
Chester revealed a satisfied expression.
"Good, let's go take a look. If it's a militia, we can still train them. Just get rid of the trash among them. "
… …
At the same time, Ma Wen and the others slowly approached the city walls with the refugees.
However, what was surprising was that there were actually quite a few refugees gathered at the foot of the city walls.
Their faces were full of worry, and they didn't know what had happened.
"What's going on?"
Ma Wen's heart stirred.
At this moment, the city gate suddenly opened a small gap.
… …
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