Within the span of a month, all the Half-Elves from the various clans, including those of other races who were closely related to a Half-Elf, were all moved over to Halfmoon City. Because of that, the population of this newly-nad city had exploded to nearly a hundred thousand.
For the most part, Aishael fulfilled her role admirably as the leader of this new city, or at the very least, she wasnt at a disadvantage in any negotiations with the Matriarchs. To begin with, the Half-Elves werent exactly an entirely new race in the Underdepths, they had rely gained their independence, thats all.
More importantly, the matter with the Half-Elves was finally settled. It was now ti for to journey into the Western Human Realms and find Nicole.
While Paliseth might have strongly objected to this, I wasnt about to let so old hag get in the way of finding Nicole. Yet it was also a fact that I was no longer the sa Devil as I was before. I was now the Holy Child of the Dark Elves, and as such, it would be unbecoming of not to bring a suitable entourage. And thats why we brought along an entire armys worth
It went without saying that Jezsere and Reyage would accompany . Zurnalin stuck herself fast to while Mo Ning changed back to her black horse form in order to accompany discreetly. Finally, just as a precaution, the other Matriarchs prepared a contingent of five thousand Blood Drake Riders, three thousand elite Assassins and twenty thousand seasoned soldiers to guard .
I thought I said I was just going to find Nicole, not start a war. Why the fudgecakes did those old hags send an entire army along to guard ? I know they an well, but wouldnt an army just make things worse? How the heck do they want to hide a whole army of Dark Elves amongst Humans? I can already imagine the panic that will cause when one of the most infamous races in this realm starts popping up in the tens of thousands -a war will start, thats what!
However, there was no way they would allow to go into the Western Human Realms without an escort either. Finally, after much discussion, I picked out a hundred of the most elite Assassins to follow . Each of these Assassins were at least Seven-star with so being Eight-star. There were, however, no Nine-stars as that would cause a panic if they were to ever step onto the surface world
Such a bother, I swear I know they are just concerned for my safety, but still I guess I will just have to endure the mountains of gifts they force on as well. Why am I such a saint?
It was worth ntioning at this point that the various Matriarchs had also gifted with Soulstones, raising my power up to Five-star before we set off on this journey.
Honestly speaking, my own personal strength wasnt that important right now. After all, I was now the proud owner of a decidedly powerful race. Even if I were to count out my forces in Purgatory, the Dark Elves alone were enough to afford a lofty position. In the face of a powerful faction, personal strength was just a joke, putting aside those of the Demigod tier, of course that was a different category entirely.
This ti, my power up did not bring with it any new abilities, the reason being due to my Consciousness Impartnt. As an ability, Consciousness Impartnt was considered a divine-class ability. In other words, only divinities were supposed to possess such an ability. But that was only to be expected, seeing as it was an ability I had gained after absorbing Lucifers feather. At this point, I was basically a son of Lucifer thanks to that feather remolding my being. Thanks to the unnaturally high level of this ability, every other bloodline or power within had been completely suppressed to nothingness
What a scam
Strictly speaking, the transformation magic of a Lust Demon could take on two basic forms. The first was where you simply beca more humanlike. The other was where you would transform into a mold of your choice.
Naturally, I chose the first, seeing as I was already devastatingly handso! Clearly not because I had already forgotten what my previous self looked like!
As expected, my new human form was gorgeous I an, handso!
By using a teleportation array, it only took an instant for us to reach a human territory. Being a race of Assassins, it wasnt a surprise to at all that these Dark Elves had hidden teleportation arrays scattered throughout the Western Human Realms. When Reyage and Jezsere fled their ho, they did not dare take such a teleportation array so their escape ended up taking longer than necessary. Their return was the sa as well; they did not know their clans attitude towards them so they dared not use the array.
Under the guidance of the Dark Elves, we quickly erged from the underground teleportation array to the surface, coming out right in the middle of an unknown forest.
Being the first ti in ages since I was above surface, the suns glaring rays imdiately hit like a truck. Thankfully, everyone present had co prepared with eye protection already.
The hundred-strong Assassin companys main mission was to ensure my safety. Upon acclimatizing themselves to the surroundings, they quickly disappeared into the shadows, never to be seen by normal beings. In actuality, it wouldnt have mattered at all even if they were found out. They had already employed magical transformation tools to mask their distinctive racial features. Their otherwise pointy ears had turned rounded but their skins remained mostly the sa. If there was one thing bad I had to say about these transformations, it would be that they all ended up with black hair and black eyes. In that very instant, it felt like I returned to the land of the star-spangled red banner once more but in ancient tis
Master! This is the forest near Old Plateau Village, Jezsere has been here before. Seeing a familiar setting around her, Jezsere couldnt help but get a little excited as she pointed ahead. Roughly ten kiloters ahead is the village!
Oh that was unexpectedly smooth sailing To be honest, I was genuinely surprised by how well everything was proceeding. Unbelievable, even! As a perennial stepson of RNGesus, my luck can only be considered deadly.
Did you say sothing, master?
Nothing. I quickly answered then turned around to wave at Reyage and Zurnalin. I then patted the mane of Mo Ning who had turned into a black horse. Lets hurry, its been a while since Ive seen Ancarin and Regine.
It really has been a while, hasnt it three years, if Im not mistaken. Also, wasnt Ancarin pregnant when I last left her, thanks to that scum of a human, Duran. She even said she would kill her child if it was a boy I guess we should all be thankful that the child is born a girl then.
Then theres that wife of a bandit, the forr wife of that poor sucker, Moranthal. She gave birth to a daughter that had wolf-like features. Based on what Jezsere told , that daughter was delivered to Ancarin by Moranthal himself I wonder if she even has enough juice for two little rascals
Ah a reunion, at last.
For the most part, we remained silent throughout the short journey to Old Plateau Village. Under Reyages guidance, it took only half a day before we reached our destination. By now, the village had undergone massive changes, the three disparate villages had combined into a single new county.
In actuality, Old Plateau Village wasnt an impoverished region at all. Its hills contained an array of local specialties that could be easily sold. It was only held back by the threat of bandits, but now that they were gone, the village had started to receive new rchants. Because of that, the villagers had experienced an increase in living standards as well.
Even before we had reached the village, we could already spot a bunch of boys running about and having fun. The adults happily watched them from the side while chatting idly with each other -every bit the idyllic village.
However, sothing had struck as odd right away why were they all boys?
What happened to all the girls? Where are all my adorable little girls hiding? Dont tell its because theyve gotten wind of my coming?
Because the Assassins were all hidden from plain sight, it was easy for to co up with identities for those around . Reyage was my butler. Jezsere was my maid and Zurnalin was my bodyguard. Mo Ning was clearly just a horse. Our current grouping was that of an adventurous nobleman and his servants.
All the worlds a stage, and all the n and won rely players, am I right?
I would have loved to say hi to so of my old acquaintances in the village, but for so reason or another, we never t a single one even after passing through the entire village. Not Moranthal, not Dioh, not Io, and not even the likes of Eddison. Man where has the old gang gone off to?
I honestly didnt mind much, seeing as my face wasnt even the sa anymore. They were just acquaintances too. And just like that, we made our way straight to the Demoness Abode.
Because the Demoness Abode had been constantly taking in fleeing won, the Abode had now grown considerably into a miniature village.
Rows after row of well-built wooden houses lined the clearing before us neatly. Perhaps it was because only won lived in this clearing, but I could have sworn that I could sll a faint fragrance in the air as I stepped in.
It has only been two years since Ive visited, this place has really changed a lot. Jezsere gazed about in wonder at the dozens of children running about in the grass. Seeing so many young girls frolicking about, she couldnt help but have an urge to hug them. Look at all the cute children. Oh how adorable
Give it a few decades and they will all be old hags. In contrast to Jezsere, Zurnalin was a lot more callous about the children, happily pouring cold water on our resident timid girl. Thats the problem with humans: their lifespan is just too short.
Hearing that, our resident timid girl first thought was to try and refute that, but even with her naivety, she knew that Zurnalin was speaking the truth. Because of that, she could only swallow her unhappiness and pout.
I had originally planned to comfort her, but it was at that point that Mo Ning suddenly licked her lips and gave off a strange look. Their souls look rather tasty.
Hey! No eating them, they are my faithful! Hearing what she said, I almost exploded on the spot. But seeing as Mo Ning was a creature of Purgatory, it was only second nature for her to pursue delicious souls. Yet that only served to worry even further. As a precaution, I made sure to warn her once more. I do not want you eating anyones soul without my permission! Otherwise I will send you right back to Purgatory, got it?
Okay dearest, Ill listen to you. Faced with my stern warning, Mo Ning surprisingly did not argue at all.
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