"I'll go first and check out the situation. You guys follow me. "Lin said to his companions who were ready to go to the Abyss on a certain morning of the new year.
This trip included Fen, Hallumi, Kaya, Dark Elf Malcolm, Demon Prince Azad, former Dark Army Praetorian Commander Juyan Stone, and the gray short-haired demon cat Hardy.
Lin brought Hardy because the destination was the demon cat's most familiar enemy territory. Hardy had been there several times before. No matter what, he must know better than a certain someone who was in the dark.
Secondly, the Devil Moth King Jeanmose and the demon cats were guarding that place against the Abyss Devils. Lin was planning to deal with the Abyss Devils when he returned. It was important to prove that he did not betray the Devil Moth King and the demon cats in exchange for his convenience in the Abyss. Because of this, Hardy followed and became a witness.
Between the two factions, Lin preferred to establish a more stable relationship with the Devil Moth King. Other than the coveted cocoon remnants of that person, the relationship with the Abyss Devils could only be built on benefits. There was no morality to speak of.
How stupid would one have to be to believe in a demon who would betray them at any time or want to kill them all the time, and give up on a group of simple-minded allies who would never betray them as long as they treated them with sincerity. How stupid would one have to be to make such a choice?
Putting everything else aside, the gray cat agreed to the goal and request of this trip without a second thought after he mentioned it to Hardy. It did not consider the possibility that Lin would trick it into the Abyss as a sacrifice to befriend the Abyss Devils.
Of course, Lin did not plan to do that either. But if someone else asked him to do the same, Lin would definitely consider the possibility. This showed just how simple-minded these cats were. Or rather, they trusted him too easily.
The items they brought included telescopes, tripods, coffins, lenses and filters. The rest were everyone's weapons and equipment. If he could carry it with him, he would carry it with him. If he couldn't, he would use the leftover magic silk from the previous clothing industry to sew it into a bundle.
After confirming everyone's preparations with his eyes, Lin set off first. Flash activated!
As long as it was a place he had been to once, whether it was the Abyss or hell, he could come and go as he pleased like he was strolling in his backyard. That was why Lin arrived at his destination in no time. It was the biggest rooftop platform in Demon Lord Sabin's castle.
But as soon as he arrived, he saw a giant fireball coming at him!
With another Blink, the fireball moved thirty feet horizontally and smashed into a tower not far away. It was only then that Lin noticed he was on the battlefield. The castle's defensive barrier was struggling to resist all kinds of attacks from the outside.
Occasionally, there would be attacks with great mass or power that would break through the barrier, smash into the demon army, or smash into some buildings. But more often than not, the demon army standing on high ground launched a defensive counterattack against the attacking side below through the enchantment, or fought on the city wall.
Before he could send a message to stop them, Fen had already appeared a few steps behind him with the other people and equipment. Although there was no welcoming fireball to wash their faces, the battle cries on the battlefield still scared a few of the more inexperienced ones.
Before Fen could ask any questions, the local lord, the Demon Sabin, had already led his guards to the roof and surrounded them. The demon army that was in the midst of battle also diverted their attention to this group of invaders that had suddenly appeared.
Originally, the demons were not going to ask questions. They were going to kill the intruders. But the gray cat Hardy jumped down from Lin's arms. It arched its back and let out a shrill howl. Sabin stopped his subordinates from attacking. The gray short-haired cat with scars and bald spots was the magic cat that left the deepest impression on him recently. There was also a familiar presence among the humans present. Sabin said, "You've come again, human magus?"
"It seems I've picked a bad time to visit. Maybe I should go back first and come back another day? "Lin said casually.
He waved his hand and had his guards leave to assist the army in defense. Upon seeing this, the demons guarding the rooftop no longer bothered with the guests because they seemed to be old acquaintances with their Overlord and had something to say to him.
Sabin adjusted his appearance and tried to show the bearing of a noble. The strength of the magus in front of him was still fresh in his memory. Now that they met again, although his appearance was different from last time, his strength seemed to have reached a new level.
That being said, there was no such thing as bearing in the flames of war. It was already a miracle that he didn't lose a leg or an arm. Sabin's attitude only made Fen and Stone, who had experienced real battles, think otherwise.
But the demon just didn't want to be at a disadvantage in front of this human. He said in a gentlemanly manner, "Sir, if you have any requests, please tell me now. The next time you visit, I may not be the lord of this place. "
"The lord has changed?" Lin caught the demon's meaning accurately. He pointed his thumb at the attacking demon army outside the castle and asked, "Are you talking about those unfriendly visitors? You've failed as a Abyss Lord too much. That's why you've received this retribution. "
"What a shame. Their unfriendly visit was all thanks to Your Excellency. The wounds you left on me have weakened me to the point that not only my subordinates, even the Abyss Lords outside are coveting my position. So, what kind of attitude should I use to entertain you? "Sha Bin said as a ferocious expression flashed across his face. After his expression returned to normal, he continued, "If you don't have anything else, please leave. Accidentally injuring you and your friends is not something I want to see. "
Although his words were polite, the demon lord's thoughts were simple. He didn't want to make an opponent that he couldn't deal with at this critical moment. Sending the other party away with words was the most cost-effective action.
But how could Lin let go of this opportunity? He said with a smile, "To be honest, I came back this time because I want to borrow a place to set up some equipment so that I can perform stargazing in the Abyss. The place doesn't need to be too big. At most, I can set up a tent or a small room with some bookshelves and desks. I've taken a fancy to the roof terrace of this castle, so I wanted to discuss it with you. But since there are other people competing to be the lord of this castle, maybe I should wait for the dispute between you two to come to an end and discuss this matter with the future lord. But I don't mind supporting the party that allows me to perform stargazing without any other conditions to be the lord of this castle. What do you say? "
Sha Bin could also grasp the human mage's intentions. After weighing the pros and cons in his mind, he said with an equally bright smile, "I can agree to such a small matter. There's no need for you to discuss it with the little devils outside. Besides, who doesn't use their soul as the price to make a contract with a devil? But based on our friendship, I can save you the trouble of such a small matter. My castle is your castle, and my servants are your servants. In the Abyss, there's no friend more hospitable than me. You see, my friend and I on the other side of the passage, — "
Sha Bin nodded at Wheeze, who was lying on the ground in confusion.
"— lived peacefully for a long time. But there are a lot of warlike little devils who want to fight their way to the other side and plunder the flesh and souls of living beings in the Abyss. Most of these little devils were suppressed by me, and that's why a full-scale war didn't break out. If it were other devils, they might not be as friendly as me. You don't think that a few cats can stop the army of devils, do you? "
Take the Devil Moth King and the Devil Cat for example. But this little threat didn't hurt a certain someone. In fact, he didn't really care how much truth there was in the other party's words. The devil in front of him just wanted to remind him how much bargaining chips he still had.
"Then my lord agrees to let me borrow a small part of the castle." Lin confirmed again.
Sha Bin bowed and said, "It's a devil's virtue to abide by the contract word for word. It's my, Sha Bin's, specialty to be hospitable and warm to my friends. As long as the devils outside don't cause trouble, and the castle is still under my control, then it's up to you how you want to use this castle. Your wish will be my wish. All the demons in this castle will understand this matter. "
In fact, the only thing that could truly bind a devil was the contract written in the language of the Abyss. Because his true name was written on it, and the Abyss Will was the witness, it became the saying that 'devils will abide by the contract'. But the words that came out of his mouth could be boasted and bluffed as much as he could.
For the current Sha Bin, pulling the mage in front of him into his camp was a matter of great benefit and no harm. At least he could be used as a shield to resist the other party's attack. So he made all kinds of promises as if they were free.
If the other party was still as strong as before, then it was fine to agree to his request. Anyway, it seemed that this human mage's request was really a small matter to a devil lord. If the other party was injured in the battle, it would be perfect. New and old grudges would be settled together, and he wouldn't have to pay any price, so why not?
"Okay, I'll take it that you agree. Please remember one thing, if you go back on your word, the consequences will be very serious. "
After saying that, Lin returned to his companions' side. But the others were puzzled as to why the man in front of them wanted to negotiate with a devil who was about to lose his territory. Especially now that it sounded like they had to work for a devil. Although they were also killing devils, it still made them a little unhappy.
However, no one complained or objected to it. They placed the large non-combat equipment to the side and walked to the edge of the rooftop to observe the battle around them.
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