Chapter 41: Allies of Hell

"Brag, the frequency of rebellions by various races has increased significantly in recent years. Have you noticed this problem? I am not questioning your ability, just feeling that it is very necessary to remind you that sometimes hardline means should be used."

"Master, I understand what you mean. Grand Superintendent Lap's style of doing things back then was too hardline. Every year, tens of thousands of people were 'cleared' away, and many races even changed more than a dozen tribal leaders. This made our reputation very poor and caused a lot of trouble for our work. I want to change this situation."

"Brag, I know very well how those people comment on me behind my back, saying I am a 'Skeleton Ghost,' right? Then I want to know, what would happen if I swapped fiefs with Wendisha in the north? Would they also give her such a title behind her back, or would they be grateful for the mercy beyond cruelty?"

"Master, every resident here has life and thoughts. They should not be treated with violence for no reason. Regarding the problem that they don't understand your thoughts, this is the fault of us subordinates, and we should solve this problem."

"How to solve it is up to you. I will fully support you, but you must know that my patience is limited, and some stubborn people cannot be reasoned with. In the past four years, the Pillar of Loyalty has destroyed more than 130 rebel organizations, although none of them reached a scale of more than 50 people."

"Vilna, why did you just come back? Did you encounter any problems on the way? Brag, you go busy first. I guess Vilna encountered a tricky thing."

"Master, I didn't encounter any difficulties, but I encountered a very interesting thing. I think you will definitely be interested."

"Let me guess, is it where you can get gold coins?"

"Haha, do you only have gold coins in your heart? This is really boring."

"Then is it paying attention to which exquisitely crafted jewelry is on the market? If you look at your office, you will find them all on the table."

"Thank you very much! But I have more important things to say now. Borg Blood-Axe is dead. I don't think I need to explain who this Ogre is."

"That's right, I know this person. It was he who made me have to leave the Kadowen plane. Why? Has the Kadowen plane been targeted by someone?"

"It's Baron Barot from the sixth layer of Baator Hell. The detailed information about this devil is here. If you want to participate in this matter, it is best to be fast, because they have already started fighting over there."

"You rest first and give yourself a vacation. The Murloc Beach is a place with pleasant scenery now. I think you will like the night there. When you leave, remember to call Klausuna for me."

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Klausuna: "I heard you are going to send me to the Kadowen plane to cooperate with the devils?"

Sakavi: "That's right. Our newly grown transcendent members need practical combat experience. Do you know why I sent you to lead the team?"

"Because I am a noble Black Dragon, and I am more suitable than them in terms of strength and status."

"Uh, that counts! We are loyal believers of Tiamat, and she is the master of Avernus, the first layer of Baator Hell. Then Barot from the sixth layer, Malbolge, as a confidant of Queen Glasya, is naturally our natural ally.

However, as an ally of the Lawful Evil alignment, if we don't harm them at a critical moment, it would be a disgrace to the reputation of Tiamat, the Dragon Queen. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Understood, I am best at harming good friends. I have loved doing this since I was a child."

"Oh? Then do you want to explain what you have done to apologize to me first? If you can't explain it clearly, humph, I'll let you know what serious consequences are."

"Hahaha! Just kidding. I only stole a few humans you locked up and used documents imitating your handprint to collect money. I haven't done anything else."

"Is that so? I won't argue with you about this. Be careful this time. Devils have always been known for being cunning, especially the sixth layer, which is particularly good at conspiracies under the influence of Glasya. These people you take with you are all our high-level combat power. If you fall, it will be over."

"Don't worry! At least I came out of the chaotic bottom layer. Without some ability, I would have been caught as a slave mount long ago."

"You go and call Lady Tali and Morax, and by the way, bring Barot's information down, study it well, and make various preparations. The mission can fail, but the dragons must return safely."

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"Lady Tali, your Aunt Vilanse encountered difficulties. Be careful this time when you go, don't let her have an accident. Do you still know where she lives?"

"Not only do I know where she lives, but I also know that she requires me to call her Aunt."

"Is she very familiar with your mother?"

"Back then, it was she who caught me and my mother and sent us to Borg. She said my mother bullied you and had to pay the price she deserved."

"Then how did you get out of the Chiguang Sect of the Guangmingjiao Society? Don't tell me you ran out by yourself."

"It was Aunt Vilanse's persuasion that I survived. At that time, they argued in the room for a long time. Later, the Paladin Commander of the Chiguang Sect left cursing. Then I went back with Aunt Vilanse."

"Alright, be careful when you go, learn more combat experience, don't be brave, run away if you can't beat them."

After years of teaching, Sakavi finally admitted one thing: the Harpy species has no feelings, only interests, and no reason.

Afterwards, Sakavi called the Silver Dragon Morax over and urged him to restrain the dragon beasts under his command, not to let them be brave and competitive, especially those Red Dragon beasts. Originally, he was going to arrange Su Lai De, but many dragon beasts reflected that what the dragon beasts fear most is Morax. These young guys have to be beaten into submission before they will listen.

Originally, Silver Dragons belong to a relatively gentle dragon species and rarely fight with others, but they can't stand the dragon beasts having nowhere to use their strength. They are either fighting or discussing how to fight in groups. Morax, relying on his excellent leadership ability and powerful combat power, hard-mixed into the boss of the dragon beast gang.

This time Sakavi sent Su Lai De, Klausuna, Lady Tali, and all the dragon beasts. He originally planned to arrange the remaining 50 High-Level to go together, but later thought that doing so was too dangerous. If something went wrong, he would return to liberation overnight.

Dragon beasts can all fly, and they run faster than anyone else if they can't beat them. Su Lai De is a ranger, and his escape ability is also extraordinary. Moreover, his years of wandering experience have given him very rich practical combat experience.

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Somewhere in the Abyss, in the center of this nauseating swamp, two rivers filled with blasphemous energy converge. They wash a huge, pitch-black palace—it is not entirely built of stone, but a base piled up with countless huge, twisted demon skulls, and then built with black basalt.

Klausuna stood at the window without glass and looked out. What came into view was a boundless, bubbling, foul-smelling swamp. The water surface was greasy and colorful, floating with constantly bursting pustules, releasing a nauseating mixture of swamp gas and sulfur. Twisted, withered trees stretched out of the water like the fingers of a dying person. Hanging on the trees were not vines, but viscera that were still wriggling and snakes that were hissing.

The air was filled with the pungent smell of sulfur and the foul smell similar to a Black Dragon's lair. The Glabrezu hidden in the surrounding dead forest used their pincer-like forelimbs to elegantly separate the reeds, and their eyes flashing with cunning light recorded everything; Vrocks hung upside down on dead branches like rotting vultures, making ominous grunts.

In the turbid water, huge eyeballs full of bloodshot eyes appeared and disappeared from time to time, and slimy tentacles occasionally turned up and quickly disappeared, constantly spying on the two alien creatures in the castle. They were not organized surveillance, but an instinctive hatred and hunger for any "non-chaotic" existence derived from the essence of the Abyss.

For the Black Dragon, this swamp made her feel very uncomfortable. The chaos here made her scales stand on end. She had to suppress the urge to roar and spit acid at those spies at all times, because she knew that once she made a move, it would detonate the madness of the entire swamp. It is precisely in such a place full of uncertainty that the safety or fragile trust of the negotiating parties can be guaranteed.

The devil didn't get up, just looked at the visitor with dark golden eyes.

"Ms. Klausuna, long admired. Please convey... Barot's greetings to your Grand Duke Sakavi on my behalf. His power and foresight are sung about even in the corridors of the sixth layer."

A low grunt with acid echoes came from the Black Dragon Klausuna's throat, saying: "Polite words can be saved, devil. The Grand Duke's time is very precious, and so is mine. We know that Barot longs to gain more... 'variables' in Kadowen. And we, happen to be able to provide some... 'convenience' in this regard."

The devil tapped the table lightly with his fingertips, making a light sound like a timer, and said at the same time: "Convenience? What does your Grand Duke Sakavi intend to provide that interests me? And what benefits do you intend to get from this?"

Klausuna scratched the rock with a claw impatiently, leaving a sizzling corrosive mark, and said arrogantly: "Hehehe, do you know if your Queen Glasya knows about these 'little actions' of yours? The attention of that group of Ogres needs to be diverted. If a few solid fortresses can happen to... turn into scorched earth, it will be beneficial to both of us, won't it?"

The devil revealed a smile that was precise to the point of discomfort and said: "A wonderful... synergy. We can let that land ignite the beacon of 'justice.' However, Ms. Klausuna, you should be clear that allying with Barot means sharing... risks. To ensure that our joint efforts are not... misunderstood, a small, symbolic agreement is necessary."

A flash of extreme disgust flashed in Klausuna's eyes. She knew the danger of devil contracts and said disdainfully: "Our Grand Duke will not sign anything that binds his will. What I bring is only power and promises. If what you want is 'sincerity,' all the souls of the Ogres belong to you. This is the bottom line."

The light in the devil's dark golden eyes flashed, as if calculating the value of the soul, and he said hesitantly: "Impressive... sincerity. Very good. Then, let us refine the 'delivery method' and schedule of this soul. May our... trust be as stable as the order of Hell." ===== CHAPTER 42 =====