295 Modifying Array (2/2)
It was demonic energy, the primary energy source to power the formations and array. All other energies gathered through the formations were just supplementary to increase the activation time of the array.
”These should be… Demon Cores…” Leon rubbed his chin in thought. ”This is a bit interesting.”
Demon Cores are found in every demon. It was the source of their power, and their quality varies according to the demon's strength.
For the number of Demon Cores present, it was safe to assume that an equal number of demons had been killed.
The demons were indeed a brutal race. They do not even care for members of their own race and used them as a convenient source of energy for their arrays and formations.
Leon slightly wrinkled his brows at another possibility.
The array and formations might not have been set up by the demons, but by another group that hunted them.
…
Elizabeth led her army and stopped on a distant hill as they took in the breathtaking sight of King City that stood proudly at the heart of the Valaran Kingdom with its highly erected walls.
Lynne and Aria were awed by the vast surrounding farmland and the colossal aqueduct that ran overhead and channeled water directly to the majestic city from the nearby river.
On one side of the large city stood a towering mountain. It was the Blood Mountain where the headquarters of the Bloodfiend Sect was located.
Elizabeth sent out some scouts to search the region ahead. It did not take too long before they returned with intelligence.
”Report,” Elizabeth ordered calmly with her sight fixed on the distant city.
”Merchants and farmers alike are entering and leaving the city at will with no security check. The city gates are left wide open, and few city guards can be seen atop the walls, but they are waving a white flag, Your Majesty.” A scout reported dutifully.
Elizabeth nodded and issued a command for the army to advance under lead. Aria and Lynne followed quietly by her side, but their eyes displayed a readiness to face any upcoming challenges.
The army advanced with caution, but even after entering the city, no potential enemy was found. The common people simply made way for them and bowed submissively as they were passing.
They reached a large square deeper within the huge city where found another pile of burnt bodies stacked together like they did with the other cities they had passed through.
However.
This time, the number of burnt bodies had reached at least two hundred.
A group of officials waited for them there, and a bulky tanned person stood at the front of them. Seeing Elizabeth's army approaching, the bulky tanned person stepped forward to greet them.
”Greetings, I am Denzell, an elder of the Burning Heaven Sect. May I ask to whom I am speaking to?”
”Queen Elizabeth stands before you,” Elizabeth said coolly after signaling the army to halt their steps. ”What are the intentions of your sect for being here?”
”Ah, apologies for not recognizing, Your Majesty.” Denzell expressed his respect with a slight bow and said, ”I am representing my sect to express our wish to establish friendly relations with your kingdom, Your Majesty.”
”And these burnt corpses are…?”
”Disciples of the Bloodfiend Sect. You do not need to doubt this. This is our greeting gift to you, Your Majesty. I hope you like it.” As if remembering something else, Denzell added, ”This letter was personally written by our sect master and carries some vital information you may be interested in. If you would read it, please, Your Majesty.”
Elizabeth carefully took the sealed letter from the Burning Heaven Sect's elder. After unsealing the letter and giving it a quick read, she immediately frowned.