Chapter 89 - Demon Queen And Devil King (1/2)
Deep in a valley of cascading hills, stood a fenced stone structure with jagged edges. The structure was in the shape of wealthy Sybil realm aristocrats residents, with towers, chimneys, and multiple stone windows overlooking the meandering paths and turns leading to the sprawling rough stone cone buildings beneath.
The stone cone buildings, open at the top, were plain and simple, looking more like stables for animals than houses. Still, they were occupied by various monstrous beasts, the open roof providing them with a clear view of the dull red sky and looming castle-like fenced structure beyond.
This was the Monster Valley of the Demon clan.
At this moment inside the fenced structure, two shadowy figures stood across from each other, engaged in a heated discussion.
”For years, we have been working on restricting the Bloodsucking clan's access to feeding sources. What was our plan? To weaken them enough to draw out their Supreme Elder and encircle him, right? Once he is thrown out of the picture, we can easily bring down the vampires.”
”So, why the sudden change in plans?” The left shadow seemed close to losing his fuse as he howled madly.
The agitation palpitating off his tall frame was enough to daunt any other creature standing within his presence.
However, the figure across from him wasn't the least bit affected, maintaining the same posture of carelessness as it stood.
”Because of the changes occurring in the realm.” The languid voice was that of a female.
”Changes occurring in the realm?”
”Yes, changes occurring in the realm. At the time we set our plan in motion, the Werewolf King and serpentine of the Snake clan were not mated. The Snake clan was weakened because of our conspiracy.”
”However, now these two clans, the ones with the greatest blessings of all the Six Supreme Clans in the realm, are in some sort of an alliance.” Breathing heavily, the female ran her hand through her hair in frustration.
”Just think! If we got rid of the Bloodsucking clan at this moment, how are we going to face the combined might of the Werewolf and Snake clan? At the Stadium of Battle arenas, didn't you see for yourself how powerful the Werewolf King is?”
”The damned Nar, the beast was able to take down three clan leaders by himself! And let's not even mention the golden serpentine. In terms of might and power, she wouldn't lose out to the Werewolf King.”
”With such formidable adversaries before us, do you still think carrying out our plan with the Bloodsucking clan would be beneficial to us? Do you think our three clans have the ability to stop those two from taking over the realm?”
”Well, I don't think so. So for now, we still have a need for the Supreme Elder's presence.” Sighing tiredly, the female exhaustedly slumped into a stone chair.
”So Devil King, hold your forces. We haven't even begun the race yet.”
From the conversation, it was obvious the two shadows belonged to the Devil King of the Seeking Evil clan and the Demon Queen of the Demon clan.
The Eagle King of the Flying Eagle clan was right to suspect the two's bickering relationship. Because unlike how they portrayed themselves outside, in secret, the two leaders were in cahoots.
And from the look of things, the cooperation between the two seemed to be going on for many years.
”Are you saying that all our grinding efforts for this past few years have been for nothing?” From his raising volume and pale complexion, it was clear how big of a blow the Devil King had received.
”I am afraid so. Because the Supreme Elder would have noticed some signs by now. If we don't bring everything to a halt at this moment, we will definitely expose ourselves to him.”
”Demon Queen, why do I feel like you are not as upset as I am about the plans getting ruined?” As he observed the expression of the woman before him, the Devil King could not help feeling suspicious.
Compared to him, the Demon Queen had put in more effort and planning to make their scheme a success.
And yet, with their plans going up in smoke right before her very eyes, the demoness appeared to be more calm and composed than him, the side assistant.
”That's because I am not as upset as you. Just think about it.”
”If we discovered the wolf and snake were mates after we got rid of the Bloodsucking clan, what would we do then? Do you think we could have had any chance to fight back? Any chance to take them on?”
”No, right? That's because, once the Bloodsucking clan is out of the game, our chances of winning against the two will only fall. Do you think I should be happy about almost inviting my own doom?”
The scorn on her face was clear and real, her points reasonable. But still, the feeling of missing something wouldn't disappear from the Devil King's mind.
'She must be plotting something else! But what?'
Deciding to play ignorant for the time being, the Devil King nodded in agreement.
”Hmm. You do make sense.”
”Of course I make sense, because I always do. You can leave now. We will meet the next warm morning at the Erupting Volcanos for the next Battle of Wars. This battle will be a turning point for all the races in the Nar realm. It will be the first Battle of Wars without any rankings involved.” Her dark eyes turned gloomy.
She was definitely not pleased with the way things were going.
Before the public bonding of the Werewolf King and gold serpentine, all she had to worry about was the progress of her plans with the Bloodsucking clan's declination.