Chapter 131 Picking Up The Pieces 3 (2/2)

”That's because we have demon blood to a certain extent in us. The abyss isn't a place that humans could easily waltz in and out of. If it wasn't for Lord Baal's protection, you would've been ripped apart by the lesser demons the moment you entered.”

At that, the strategist looked out the windows and shivered. Even in the darkness, he could see thousands of red glowing eyes were staring at them from a distance as the passed. His whimper caught Sekkin's attention.

”Why did you volunteer anyway? It would have been fine with just the four of us.”

Wiser scowled. ”I had my reasons alright? Also, who's to deny such a rare opportunity to tour hell? It's like she said, with Lord Baal's word we would be safe.”

Amaraline giggled. ”Is it because of the argument with Raj and Tambolt?”

Wiser didn't answer but Amaraline knew she hit the mark. ”Don't worry,” she told him. ”If it makes you feel any better, I'm here for the same reason. Clowis and Lowis are stubborn fools who wouldn't listen.”

Coux frowned. ”Let's hope that Zenobia would be able to resolve everything before we return.”

Qin Yun sighed. ”The chieftess is capable but she isn't infallible. In the worst case, we should brief Zero about the situation before we return. In fact, I think we should speak to him about it.”

Sekkin agreed. ”Do you think we should inform Lord Baal about it? Just to know what he thinks is the best for Zero...”

Qin Yun and Coux made a face. Lord Baal cared for Zero, there was no doubt about it. However, a demon's way of showing concern was very different from the other species on Earth. Sekkin was only a half-demon who lived like a human so he wouldn't understand the implications. Coux knew that it wouldn't be as simple as giving the villagers a slap on the wrist. If Baal was feeling generous, the entire village would be cursed. If he wasn't, Half Moon village would burn.

”Let's keep this to ourselves and place our faiths in the chieftess for now,” Qin Yun reasoned. ”Lord Baal is a busy person, no need to trouble him with our business.”

Sekkin nodded. ”I guess so. Well, Mitchnew is still in the village. Whatever the chieftess cannot accomplish, I'm sure she would take care of it before we return. How long do you think the journey will be?”

Qin Yun shrugged. It had been some time since she last visited the abyss. Many things have changed. Then again, she was in a new district so there were many things unfamiliar to her. The fox demoness observed the rat familiar and sighed. If only it was a fox, she would've been able to communicate with it and manipulate it. Then again, Demon King Baal wasn't a fool. There was no way he would send a familiar that they could manipulate. All the party could do was sit tight and wait.

Time passed very slowly in the abyss. It was quiet with nobody having anything much to say to each other. Coux glanced out of the window often enough to know that she wouldn't be seeing anything more than darkness below and the occasional pairs of red glowing eyes. It was boring. Amaraline had long spaced out on them, probably attempting to peer into the future. Sekkin was snoring away and Wiser was trying to keep his eyes peeled. Qin Yun looked the most comfortable in their party of five. She was playing with fox fire magic, shaping the blue flame into different shapes to amuse herself and pass the time. Coux sighed to herself. With nothing much to do, her thoughts returned to the brunet in comatose.

What was she going to tell Zero when he woke up?

Uneasy about the future, she could only sit tight and wait as they pulled closer to their destination. Demon King Baal's castle could be seen from a distance. It was no less magnificent than what Coux had seen during her travels on Earth. It was built with a touch of death and screamed creepy just like everything else in hell. Still, the dark horse and their coachman remained undeterred, heading straight for the looming fog surrounding it.

Swallowing her nervousness, Coux braised herself to meet the infamous Demon King. Zenobia put her in charge of their party for a reason and she wasn't going to fail her secret mission. Demon King or not, business was business.