Chapter 185 – Chapter 38: Dispatch #2 (1/2)

Chapter 185 – Chapter 38: Dispatch #2

In-gong moved through the Demon King’s Palace with Carack to inspect the newly formed independent unit.

There was a law which dictated a group of only 30 people could be stationed at the Demon King’s Palace. Even the princes, princesses, and queens’ soldiers were no exception to this law. Therefore, it was common for the demon king’s children to have their independent units stationed outside. Anyway, the independent units were more needed outside the Demon King’s Palace.

‘It is only when there is no treason.’

The most basic thing about the Day of Massacre was to have troops stationed near the Demon King’s Palace. So, he made some justification for the troops to be stationed there or secretly infiltrated his troops into the palace.

In-gong had no intention of rebellion, but due to this rule, he compromised by keeping his troops on the outskirts of the town inside the Demon King’s Palace. Since the size of the independent unit was relatively small, In-gong was given permission just this once. He would need to move his troops somewhere else after a certain period of time.

‘I can divide them between Felicia and Caitlin’s homes.’

The best thing was to have them stationed in the gandharva territory. but that was impossible for now.

‘I hope that Nayatra finds good information.’

Her information gathering information was the best in Knight Saga, but it was a situation where Nayatra had already left the Demon King’s Palace. She had already been investigating for a month, so perhaps she had unravelled all the secrets.

‘Shall I give her some Heavenly Wine?’

It was a truly fraudulent item. The production cost was quite cheap, but the effect was really great.

‘Speaking of that, what if I added the love potion made by the Succubus Tears to my blood? Will it become more effective?’

The Heavenly Wine, which In-gong created by melting together divine power and magic power, didn’t simply have a good taste. There were many addictive effects thanks to the power of divinity. If this was combined with the love potion of the Succubus Tears, then a synergy effect was likely to be created.

‘A love potion.’

In Knight Saga, its main purpose was to cause betrayal in the other side. If he could use it, then the targets would be Zephyr’s subordinates.

‘Zephyr has competent subordinates…’

He didn’t want to use the Succubus Tears straight away, but there was nothing to lose by thinking about it. After examining the male subordinates and then the female ones, Nayatra was the first one to come to mind. However, Nayatra was already In-gong’s subordinate.

In-gong smiled with pleasure, while Carack, who was watching from next to him, asked bluntly,

“Prince, what are you thinking about?”

“I was thinking meek and lucid thoughts.”

Carack immediately snorted at In-gong’s words. His sharp eyes didn’t miss anything.

“Don’t lie. Prince looks similar to when you use the Lucid Dream Pillow.”

“Hmm hmm.”

In-gong coughed as he recalled his most recent use of the Lucid Dream Pillow. Carack chuckled.

“Anyway, Prince, I’m glad that you are having good thoughts instead of dark ones. It is bad for your mental health if you are always thinking bad thoughts.”

Instead of responding, In-gong just toyed with Maybach’s reins. Not long after, they were able to pass through the gates of the Demon King’s Palace.

‘Master, there they are.’

Green Wind whispered in his ears. She was talking about a camp where a group of soldiers were stationed. There were exactly 100 of them. It was In-gong’s independent unit, so there was no need to open the mini-map and count them.

“Prince.”

“General Vandal.”

Vandal realized that In-gong had arrived and came to greet him. In-gong jumped down from Maybach and they shook fingers as usual. As Vandal looked down at In-gong’s hand which was grabbing his finger, he said,

“You have become stronger. It is incomparable to the first time that I saw Prince. I am doubting what my eyes are seeing.”

9th Prince, who hadn’t been better than Villager A, had become stronger than a senior general in less than a year.

“I had a growth spurt.”

It was a ridiculous excuse, but Vandal didn’t dig any further. This was the first encounter where Vandal sensed that In-gong was stronger than him. The speed of his growth was beyond imagination, but Vandal was happy to see it.

In-gong stood next to Vandal. There were a few familiar faces among the 100 independent unit members, who were mainly ogres.

“A few of my guards joined me when I left the military. Thanks to that, the procedure became somewhat complicated, but the 4th Queen resolved it well.”

In-gong nodded silently at Vandal’s explanation. He once again saw the advantages of having a benefactor. The independent unit consisted of 20 ogres, 60 heavy cavalry, and 20 golems. The heavy cavalry started with orcs and had various species mixed in.

After examining the troops, Vandal invited In-gong back to his barracks to talk a bit more about the composition of the troops. However, In-gong and Vandal didn’t have to rummage through paperwork. Instead, Carack and a familiar lizardman beside Vandal came forward. He was a soldier from the 7th base in Evian.

While Carack and the lizardman reviewed the documents, In-gong had a chat with General Vandal. It was mainly about what had happened in Evian after In-gong’s departure. Vandal, who had been telling his story for a while, turned toward Carack’s documents and changed the topic.

“Prince, I heard that you will soon be going to the Sky Forest.”

“That’s right, I will be leaving in three days. General Vandal will train the troops here and then move to the north.”

“Are we joining you at the limit line?”

“That’s right. Please look after the troops.”

There was no reason to take the independent unit to Sky Forest. It was a newly completed unit, so it needed time to practice. Therefore, it was more efficient to have them join at the limit line.

“Hrmm, I understand. Then Prince, can you name the unit before you leave?”

“Uh… I will think about it until we meet up again. Ah, I also want to ask you to do something for me.”

In-gong asked, instead of giving a command. Vandal nodded with a serious expression.

“Whatever you say, I will be sure to pull it off.”

“It isn’t anything big. Do you remember Nayatra? If she returns after I leave, please take her with you to the north.”

Vandal searched through his memories after hearing In-gong’s words. They had been together in Evian, but the two people had rarely met.

“I remember. She is the pink-haired succubus. I understand. I’ll do that.”

Vandal replied, then looked at Carack. The review of the documents was almost over. In-gong also looked at Carack, then he stood up and reached out to Vandal.

“I’m glad to welcome you once again. Goodbye Vandal.”

“Thank you, Prince.”

They shook fingers once again.

&

Time flashed by.

A week after the court gathering, In-gong stood in the garden of the mansion and faced everyone who was leaving. They were the children of the demon king who belonged to Shutra’s faction and their aides.

“Spread the sails! Pull the anchor! Black Flame Dragon, ho! Toward the Sky Forest!”

Silvan smiled and shouted. Sepira blushed naturally like she was now used to being embarrassed. In-gong understood Silvan. His dear sister and several siblings were returning to his home. However, there was one thing that In-gong had to tell him.

“Hyung, we are going using the transportation formation.”

The home of the dark elves was directly connected to the Demon King’s Palace via the transportation formation. There was no need to travel for a few days on the flying ship when they could get there in an instant.

Silvan was visibly panicked at In-gong’s words. Then he turned hurriedly toward Felicia, who laughed brightly.

“Bye, Silvan. I will see you there.”

“Bye, Oppa. I’ll be waiting at Sky Forest.”

Silvan’s eyes became moist as Caitlin said goodbye as well.

Silvan was the captain of the Black Flame Dragon. So, unless it was an emergency like last time, it was unimaginable for him to use the transportation formation instead of the Black Flame Dragon. In the end, Silvan’s shoulders slumped with a crestfallen expression on his face. Felicia sighed at his pitiful appearance and said,

“Come on, Silvan. It’s a joke, a joke.”

“We have already decided to ride the Black Flame Dragon. There is plenty of time anyway.”

Silvan’s face brightened again as In-gong confirmed it. Silvan grinned and dragged Felicia into an embrace.

“Felicia! Oppa believed in you!”