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Ansel didn’t sleep very well that day, and dreamed about something related to the Supreme Heaven. As the morning approached, he spontaneously woke up.

Ansel slowly opened his eyes, his pupils still the same as of a demon. Sometimes, this specially customised contact lens doesn’t need to be removed. Of course, removing it is the best, but here on the front line, Ansel needs to be prepared for any unexpected situation.

What’s more, there is Finny living with him now. The bird with flame-coloured feathers stood on the sycamore wood shelf with one paw, as if it was also disturbed by his movement, and gave a small “chirp”. Ansel stroked his feather crest reassuringly, and Finny continued to sleep in peace.

In the glass placed on the bedside cabinet, the ice rose has melted, leaving only some light red liquid.

Ansel watched quietly for a while before getting up. He had so much to do that today, even the break he took last night to drink at the bar can only be taken occasionally. He stepped out of the tent, only to see rose-coloured smoke rising at the distant horizon, surging among the various crimson mushroom pillars.

Ever since they began to boil the rain water in the cauldron, the monsters’ attacks have become more violent, almost like taking revenge.

Ansel smiled coldly, and in the morning light, the horns on his head shone arrogantly.

Be hysterical, monsters.

When the Demon King steps onto the battlefield, you will taste a new round of despair.

 * * *

“It’s like crazy…the advancing forward retreats! Hold the front! Redstone! Where’s the redstone?”

Sidi flicked her leopard tail, and the fluffy spotted tail actually split an emissary-level monster on the spot. She roared back and ordered the red stone to be brought over as soon as possible. Guxin was covered in blood, of course the blood on his body belonged to the monsters. As the bravest vanguard warrior, and the bear head with infinite strength, he could tear the enemy apart with the strength of his hands alone.

While the other snake-haired man remained motionless, a bright fire jade looming between his lips and teeth.

“What’s the rush? You wouldn’t fight without redstone?” He taunted arrogantly, “His Majesty Saros has arrived at the front line, and the war will end soon. Before that, we just need to hold the front line and provide the best playing field for His Majesty without wavering.”

Sidi grounded her fangs.

Aini is such an annoying guy, even after working together for half a year, she still couldn’t stand him.

Furious roar of the【Empress】 resounded throughout the entire battlefield and it has been roaring for a long time. Guxin has reason to believe that it must have been several Demon Kings working together that made her so angry. However, perhaps after listening for a long time, the bear’s ears moved slightly, and he seemed to vaguely recognize the specific meaning of the scream.

 【Again……】

 【Ans… el…】

 【Ansel…! ! ! 】

Guxin frowned slowly.

He was a little puzzled, why these enemies who had just appeared in the Seventh Abyss half a year ago would call out His Majesty’s name, still in such a tone of hatred, and there also seemed to be a vague fear in the hatred.

Do they… know His Majesty?

However, Guxin did not have the slightest doubt about Ansel. His Majesty is so powerful and noble, and he accepted him who looks different. He has already entrusted his life to His Majesty, in any case, he wouldn’t question His Majesty at all.

This is Guxin’s loyalty.

Aini was still boasting, but Guxin shook his arm to shake off some residual blood. Then, he walked towards Aini with Sidi as he watched the show.

“Your Majesty is indeed very powerful, but as generals, we also have things within our reach.”

He made a quick move, picked up the arrogant hell snake, and strode back. Aini was startled by his movements, and spat out the snake letter wrapped in fiery jade, but due to lack of strength, he couldn’t break free from the hand that was holding him.

“Guxin!”

“The vanguard force retreated. The monsters have begun to gather, and they can no longer advance.”

“Put me down!”

“Send the redstone here, don’t stop the water magic, let this front completely boil!”

No matter how reluctant Aini was, he was taken back directly. The battle line shrank, and the invading creatures surged up like a tide. Their shapes were difficult to describe in words, and most of them are pierced together—the ones that wriggle like slugs and have sharp mouthparts are 【believers】, while those who were heavily armored, half human, and half reptile were【messengers】and there were more than a dozen monster-like creatures in the middle, but with strange colours. These were usually intruders of the【Priest】level who are good at mimicry.

Of course, demons also have levels. The top one is the Demon king, and then there are great demons like Guxin and Aini who are favoured by the Demon king. These big demons are the demon lords, who are completely loyal and are included in the Demon King’s entourage. There are many upper demons, ordinary demons, etc. and the last class is exclusively for the demons to drive.

Guxin’s mind was still filled with the angry roar of the【Empress】 just now. After retreating to the designated position, he left Aini and went to find His Majesty without looking back.

 * * *

Ansel, who clocked in to work, felt as if he had been tricked. He looked in shock at the empty tent with no one in it.

After Levi, has Saros also started fishing? !

He can’t accept it! Why is he the only one who had to work all by himself!

Ansel left the tent in a fit of anger. Now, he wants to grab a random child to eat… Randomly grab a Demon King and come back to work with him. Although he said it was random, Ansel still walked honestly towards the direction where Saros’ tent was located, and his intention of persecution was obvious.

This time it was a joint expedition, and the relationship between the three Demon Kings also meant that they would always be on guard against each other, so the guards on Saros’ side were very strict. But Ansel is the Demon King after all, the horns on his head are slightly shiny, and the gem fragments in it are extremely bright – this is the transformation of power.

This horned headband itself is used to transform and reconcile his power of light, otherwise, if His Majesty the Demon King raised his hand and sprinkled the holy light, this disguise would have been exposed long ago.

Without disturbing any demons, Ansel walked in slowly. As he reached the Saros tent, he suddenly frowned, and increased his efforts to conceal his figure.

Saros seemed to be talking to someone.

That person was wearing a long black robe that stretched to the floor, carefully concealing his aura, but how could he hide it from the Demon King? Ansel, who recognized his identity, furrowed his brows, and then he saw Saros cast a faint glance towards him.

 …Have you found him yet? Then why don’t you say it?

Ansel pinched the thin ink-gold chain hanging from his wrist and rubbed it. This was his habit, and by the way, it could also absorb the excess light power produced by his emotional changes.

The black-robed man who met Saros was none other than Ansel’s demon lord Botis, who ruled the long and narrow area bordering the Lake of Fire and the Floating Flower Abyss. It is worth mentioning that he does not have too strong opposition to Ansel’s new trade policy, and he will often show his loyalty to Ansel, but now he is meeting privately with another Demon King.

“Your Majesty Saros, I came here with a sincere attitude.” Botis said, while speaking, the hood of his black robe slipped back a little, revealing a ferocious snake’s head. There are many different types in the demon realm, but there are only a few with humanoid appearance.

“The journey to the seventh abyss is very long. During the journey, I also deeply reflected on my mistakes.” His attitude was very gentle and humble, and he relied on this appearance to ensure his own safety with Ansel. The ministers around Saros all raised their eyebrows. Obviously, they thought that this demon lord is very sensible.

The demon king with dark blue vertical pupils looked at him, with no expression of joy or anger on his face.

“What mistake have you made?”

Botis’ attitude suddenly became more humble.

“I mistakenly wanted to share Suberbian City equally with you, but in fact, the largest share should belong to you. In terms of distribution, I propose seven- three, and of course, seven will be yours.”

A snake-like cunning was hidden under his gentle attitude, Botis hunched his back, and looked at Demon King Saros in a posture that was almost like surrendering. He is well aware of the mentality of those in power, and is willing to appear inferior for the greater benefit. In fact, it is not the real intention of Botis to divide the Suberbian City. He is very clear that once Ansel falls, the already prosperous Suberbian City will be swallowed up by Saros without leaving anything for him.

In fact, Botis’s original intention was just to bring the entire Eastern Region back into war, and then——

Re-establish a new king!

Ansel is so stubborn and detestable, but he is still obstinate and impeccably clean, and no one can figure out what he wants and what kind of happiness he is longing for, as if it is his lifelong mission to control material desires and build the Eastern Region. Several demon lords led by Botis hated him so much that they wanted to elect a new king, and this new king must be one of their own.

Just like Levi in the Southern Region, he himself was elected to the top position, representing the interests of a group of demon lords.

As for Suberbian City, if it ceded then so be it, after all there is still a lot of land in the Eastern Region.

Ansel, who was on the side, received Saros’ glance again, as if saying, “Look, this is your demon lord.”

But Ansel was not angry at all, he only thought Botis was stupid.

Do you really think that after Saros swallowed the Suberbian City, he would obediently stop and leave with a burp? Idiot! With a base, the invasion will become more enjoyable, and one city after another, the entire Eastern Region will be taken over by Saros.

Botis didn’t think he was stupid or maybe he didn’t care about the Eastern Region at all. He looked eagerly at Demon King Saros, waiting to bargain.

The final result of the transaction made Botis barely satisfied.

The ministers wrote a contract for the upcoming alliance, promising to cede the entire city of Suberbian and its surrounding ten kilometres to Demon King Saros, and promised to push the border line inward by 30 kilometres, and several strategic floating islands heavily defended by Ansel were also packed and sent away… It can be said that the Eastern Territory that signed this contract is like a plump prey, revealing its soft belly, waiting for predators to enjoy.

“The only thing you need to do is to kill the current Demon King Ansel.” Botis clenched his hands in excitement, “Even if you don’t kill him, leave him to us!”

If it is the latter, then they will undoubtedly be able to more flexibly determine the time when the crown left behind by the Demon God will fall off. The crown will fall off after the demon king’s death.They can decide who to elect first, and then kill the old king.

Sarros carefully confirmed the contract and nodded.

“The contract can be signed.”

Botis stepped forward excitedly, but the joyful expression on the snake’s head suddenly froze –

“Cough…cough cough!”

He coughed up a mouthful of blood, and the cold touch of the sharp weapon in his heart immediately subsided. The Demon King had already retracted his hand indifferently, and the blood rolled down his fingertips. The dark blue vertical pupils looking down at Botis from a high position were clearly mocking him.

Looking directly into the pupils of the Demon King, it is the supreme glory of the demon, but Botis can no longer think so much. The world in front of him was gradually darkening. Maybe it was because of the tenacious vitality of the demon, or maybe it was deliberately done by the demon king but he wasn’t dead yet.

He heard the sound of the Demon King’s footsteps, together with the countdown of his life, the footsteps gradually faded away, and then stopped.

“See, this is the most likely outcome you will achieve if you persist in your actions.” The Demon King said in a cold voice, “You will only be assassinated and betrayed, and one day you will not be able to maintain the crown on your head and fall from the throne.”

“Then you will die in agony… Ansel.”

This was the last name Botis heard, the name of another demon king who ruled the Eastern Territory.

His world went completely dark.

 ——But the eyes of Ansel, who was watching Saros walking step by step, were brighter than ever before, the setting sun seemed to burn in his pupils, and Saros who approached him leisurely made him feel an unprecedented threat.

 … a strange feeling.

 … a strange attitude.

Those dark blue vertical pupils gradually turned into a deep sea in Ansel’s eyes as if they were about to swallow him. He had never realised so clearly that standing in front of him was a real demon, a real Demon King, completely different from an angel like him wearing a headband and pretending to be a demon king.

“But……”

The Demon King passed by him, leaned over, and whispered softly in his ear.

“Even if you fail, Ansel.”

“I will definitely let you survive.”

…living in his Luster city.

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