The Absolute Godspeed of Infinite Worlds

Chapter 863 - 863

"Once we find those two gods, we can break the barrier maintained by the four executives!"Supported by Kyouya Mitsurugi, Prince Jedius limped toward the front hall, his eyes filled with hope.

"There are two key points: one is finding those two gods, and the other is reducing the Demon Lord Army's executives to four!"

The barrier outside the Demon King's Castle is linked to the executives' lives. As long as the executives remain alive, the barrier won't weaken.

In other words, finding the gods and killing the executives must be done simultaneously!

"I once heard the new Demon King is human. I didn't believe it before, but now I have no choice but to believe it!"

Prince Jedius wore an expression of sudden realization, his face full of admiration.

"I was the one who said that... but His Highness is right. That new Demon King ultimately still leans toward humanity!"

Kyouya Mitsurugi also looked pleased, praising someone who wasn't present.

"I-Is that so?"

Yunyun interjected into their conversation with confusion.

She knew very little about the new Demon King. Based on their brief encounter earlier, she instinctively felt that Demon King didn't seem like a good person?

"That must be the case. Otherwise, as the Demon King, he wouldn't need to help us!"

"But the method he proposed requires killing four Demon Lord Army executives..."

Yunyun felt something wasn't quite right.

Who would sabotage their own subordinates?

"This actually proves he leans toward humanity, doesn't it?"

Prince Jedius spoke with complete confidence.

"If I'm not mistaken, there must be hardliners within the Demon Lord Army who disagree with reconciliation with humans. The new Demon King can't make these executives abandon their prejudices, so he wants to use our hands to eliminate them!"

"Exactly, that's what I think too!"

Kyouya Mitsurugi nodded in agreement, sharing a moment of mutual understanding with the prince.

"Uh..."

Yunyun choked back her words.

"Is that really the case?"

She felt there must be a trap somewhere, but couldn't pinpoint exactly where.

"Miss Yunyun, do you have a different perspective?"

Jedius looked at her with clear eyes, sincerely asking for her opinion.

"No, no, I don't have any insights. I'm just an ordinary citizen...!"

Yunyun shook her head repeatedly, anxiously indicating that she was just too foolish.

She truly had no insights because she didn't know what the new Demon King actually wanted to do.

But somehow... she sensed a familiar quality in the new Demon King, a unique atmosphere that Crimson Magic Clan members emit when facing something interesting.

Feeling that familiar vibe, Yunyun instinctively didn't want to trust that Demon King.

"Speaking of which, Mr. Mitsurugi, didn't you have questions to ask the Demon King?"

"That's right, but there's no need to ask anymore. I've already gotten my answer. That guy is truly admirable - that person is ultimately human after all!"

Kyouya Mitsurugi chuckled wryly and laughed helplessly.

"I see. I suppose you wanted to ask the Demon King which side he stands on?"

Prince Jedius immediately understood.

"As expected of Your Highness, you hit the nail on the head!"

"Haha, don't praise me, I'll get proud!"

The two laughed cheerfully as they reunited with their companions from the third temple and left the Demon King's Castle.

Meanwhile.

"Hehehe, hihihi, hahahahaha!"

Eiji sat on the Demon King's throne, unable to hold back his uproarious laughter.

"What's so funny?"

Airi cast him a cold glance, her eyes clearly filled with dissatisfaction.

"I was thinking, do those people believe I must be leaning toward humanity, wanting to use their hands to eliminate some disobedient Demon Lord Army officers?"

Eiji wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, clutching his aching stomach from laughing too hard.

"Isn't that what you intended?"

Airi was startled by his words.

Even she had thought so!

Could it be that she was only on the fourth layer of thinking, while this guy had reached the fifth?

"Of course not!"

Eiji rolled his eyes.

"Disobedient officers can just be beaten up. At worst, I could deal with them myself—why would I need to borrow someone else's hands?"

"You... really..."

Airi's expression shifted, her gaze carrying a complex mix of fear and unease.

If she were to disobey, would she be eliminated too?

"What's with that look? Do I seem like a bloodthirsty person to you?"

Eiji glared at her discontentedly.

Airi lowered her head and remained silent.

He truly wasn't a bloodthirsty person—otherwise, the officers in the Demon King's Castle would have been replaced over and over by now.

But when it truly came down to it, this guy would never hold back.

Just like in the previous incident in the royal capital—if she had sided with her ancestor instead, would she already be dead by his hands?

Working under this guy, it was best not to entertain any treacherous thoughts, or he wouldn't hesitate to sever old ties.

"Whatever. In any case, deliver my next command to all the officers—if they encounter humans, find a suitable excuse to fake their deaths, then hide in the Demon King's Castle and don't take a single step outside!"

Eiji crossed his legs, a thick layer of malice and amusement spreading across his face.

"...You couldn't possibly be planning to...?"

Airi suddenly thought of something, her expression turning peculiar.

"Hehehe, when they defeat the four officers and rush into the Demon King's Castle with excited hearts—"

Eiji laughed maliciously.

"I'll suddenly appear with a surprise, loudly announcing that I am actually the Demon King, then have the eight great officers line up in a row. That scene will definitely be hilarious!"

Airi looked at him with awe, subtly taking a step back.

Was that step back serious?

"I have a question."

Airi thought for a moment, her emotions calming down.

"Assuming they actually fall for your malicious scheme and successfully break into the Demon King's Castle, what will you do then?"

"About what?"

"The war!"

Airi pinpointed the issue sharply.

"If they come before you and you've had your fun, will you still honor your agreement with Prince Cedis to cease hostilities between demons and humans?"

"Of course."

Eiji nodded as if it were obvious.

"I, Kurogane Ikki, have always been a man of my word. Since they've accomplished it, I naturally have to keep my promise!"

Cut the crap, that's not even your name!

Normally, Airi would have already voiced her sarcastic remarks without hesitation.

"Such a thing—"

But today, Airi was unusually agitated.

"Hey, Witch!"

However, before she could speak, Eiji cut her off first.

"Aren't you tired?"

"!"

The witch froze abruptly.

"Do you truly enjoy a life of constant scheming and deception? If one day, peace could be achieved between demons and humans, wouldn't you welcome such a scene?"