The reason Luyas' army was approaching the border was because Karlis had rejected Luyas' request for an investigation, as well as the Seventh Hero.
The citizens of Karlis were in a state of panic. After all, it was the Luyas Empire that was invading. However, there were still some who believed that the Hero would be able to fend off the invaders. They believed that Klaus could bring about another miracle.
… …
Suddenly, the sound of armor clanging could be heard in the dark and narrow tunnel. Someone was rushing over. Suddenly, a flame appeared in the tunnel. Four fully armed warriors holding torches appeared in the tunnel. In the middle, there was a person holding a treasure chest. He wore a top hat and sported a goatee. He looked back from time to time.
Behind him was complete darkness. They hurried through the quiet tunnel as if they were in a hurry to go somewhere.
Right at this moment, a loud clang was heard. The warrior who was walking in front suddenly stopped in his tracks. The person in the middle jumped in fright. He turned his head to look and suddenly let out a scream.
A figure appeared in the darkness and slowly walked towards them.
The warrior unsheathed the dagger from his waist and peered through the gap in his helmet. They saw the other party in the dark step into the place where the light of the fire shone. It was a man wearing black shoes.
"What a coincidence, Eibron. I didn't think I'd see you here."
A voice that sent chills down their spine rang out. The man walked out of the darkness and into the light. Yes, he was Klaus the Hero, the ruler of Karlis. The man holding the treasure chest was Eibron.
Eibron's eyes widened. He held his breath and took a step back.
In fact, his legs were so weak that he almost fell to the ground.
"Ah, ah, Lord Richard! It's me! "
Eibron's face was covered in sweat. He stared at Klaus in shock. How did the man know where he was?
This was the secret passageway of the palace, the escape route the Kingsleys had prepared. It was as complicated as a labyrinth, and only those with a map would be able to leave. Going in recklessly would result in death. This was the Kingsleys' last resort, but he didn't use it. He didn't know how Eibron found out about this secret, but he came up with a perfect plan to escape the empire.
"I can only say that the substitute you found doesn't resemble you at all. Hehe, although he spent a lot of effort to imitate you, the frequency of his heartbeat is completely different."
The Demon King said with a sneer. Only half of his face could be seen in the darkness, and it looked very frightening, to the extent that the four warriors were shaken.
Eibron's heart sank.
How could this be?!
He thought that everything was perfect, including the substitute. Those with power and influence would always leave a backup plan for themselves in case of emergencies. Eibron had been grooming this substitute for more than ten years. It was someone who looked very much like him, and after some magical plastic surgery, they looked exactly like each other.
Ordinary people would not be able to tell the difference. Coupled with his daily practice, he was able to imitate his own actions and habits. Logically speaking, this substitute should be perfect.
However, he had never expected that the other party would be able to tell that it was a substitute at a glance.
He was unwilling, not because of the failure of the substitute, but because the substitute had cost him a lot of money. He should have done something.
"Milord, we really shouldn't go against a powerful country. It's only bad for us. I really don't understand your actions. We're recovering quickly. If they want the mines, then let them give it to us. We can even profit from it. "
Eibron suddenly said.
"After being a merchant for so many years, I know how terrible desire can be. Sometimes we have to give up on something. If we try to swallow everything, we'll lose everything. If we do what you're doing, we'll end up with nothing. The only thing we'll get is the death of our country!"
He spoke with conviction, as if he was right. The four warriors beside him tightened their grip on their daggers, as if they agreed with him.
The Demon King took a step forward, his face expressionless, "Swallow everything? Hmph, it's yours to begin with. You've been kneeling for too long, and now you think that giving in is the right thing to do. Unfortunately, I don't understand your thinking. "
Eibron took a few steps back, "That's wrong, Milord! That's wrong. That's a demon's way of thinking. It doesn't work on humans. "
The Demon King suddenly stopped in his tracks.
The four soldiers held their breaths. They felt a chill run down their spines, and their bodies couldn't move. The Demon King raised his hand and drew a diagonal line in the air. Blood spurted out of their waists, and they collapsed to the ground.
Eibron's four warriors were strong fighters, but they were as weak as ants in front of the demon.
"That's not a reason for you to betray me."
The Demon King said coldly.
Despair filled Eibron's heart. He lost control of his facial expression, his muscles twitching. He used all the strength he had left to shout, "Damned demons!"
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"Sir Eibron! The enemy is near our borders. They could invade our country at any time. "
"I understand. I'll inform the heroes and have them prepare."
"Yes, Sir!"
Eibron watched the demon leave and sighed. In the luxurious room, the sound of wood crackling could be heard from the fireplace.
He took a sip of hot tea and leaned back in his chair.
No one, not even Eibron's family, could tell what was different about him. He'd trained for more than ten years, and now he had everything he wanted.
Of course, that was if it wasn't destroyed.
Eibron's smile disappeared. He took a deep breath and picked up the yellow package on the table. He stood up and walked out of the room with hurried steps. The soldiers and servants who saw him saluted. They didn't dare look him in the eye. It was a wonderful feeling.
He walked towards the bright exit and came to the front of the spacious stage. He saw that the stage was filled with people. They raised their heads and looked up at the stage. Standing on the stage was a hero in black armor, the protector of the empire.
He was the only one who knew Eibron's identity. He was the one who gave him everything.
Eibron walked up, handed the yellow package to the man, and bent down. All he had to do was bow. It was simple.
The man took the yellow package. Inside was a flag and a cloak, embroidered with the symbol of the Kali Empire.
He unfurled his cloak against the wind and put it on. The people who carried him down cheered. They were like his fans, going crazy over his every move. It was no wonder he was so legendary. Just the act of abolishing the nobles and filling their stomachs was enough to make him famous.
"Well then, everyone, I'll be right back."
With that, the man bent down and leaped into the air. He was even faster than a bird. In an instant, he broke through the clouds and flew towards the distant horizon.
The crowd below the stage erupted into a second wave of cheers. They waved their yellow scarves and shouted, "Long live the Hero!"
Eibron looked up and saw the figure disappear into the clouds. He couldn't help but shout, "Long live the Hero!"
From now on, the unknown Kereka and Eibron were gone from the world. But the world continued to operate as usual, and no one noticed anything out of the ordinary.
"Long live the Hero!"
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