Chapter 566: Retreated Just Like That?

On the city wall that had been repaired after once being occupied by the Beast Race, stood Modian soldiers in ornate uniforms. Their gazes were fixed on the distant horizon; they did not know when it had begun, but a patch of Black Fog had appeared in the sky there, spreading toward them.

"Five days. Ever since Father told us of the Demon's movements, it took them five days to arrive here."

Vulkan and Angron stood on the city wall. Hearing Vulkan's words, Angron nodded slightly and spoke.

"It's a good thing I didn't tell the Military District I was heading back today, otherwise I would have missed this great battle!"

Earthshaker Cannons were being adjusted by Modian artillerymen, and several Modian soldiers were carrying crates of ammunition to the side.

Angron's Dual-Slayers leaned against the city wall. He bared his muscular, knotted arms and said to Vulkan beside him.

"When those Demon Aliens launch their attack."

He picked up the Dual-Slayers and swung them twice.

"I will make them regret launching an attack on Humans, and let my little sister's father be able to rest in peace."

Just as preparations were being made on the city wall for the impending battle, it was discovered that the Black Fog, which had been surging toward them, had actually begun to retreat.

This caused the eager Angron to open his mouth slightly and mutter a sentence.

"They're just... retreating?"

"Mm, it looks like it."

Vulkan lifted his Power Hammer with one hand and patted Angron on the shoulder with his free hand.

Angron's mouth twitched; he suddenly felt the fighting spirit he had just summoned being suppressed back down, which reminded him of the things his father would sometimes grumble about.

No, man, you haven't even started fighting yet, why are you retreating? Huh? Why are you retreating?

Of course, those last few words were added by himself.

"Sigh, nothing to be done. I don't know why the Demon Aliens suddenly retreated; I'll just have to kill Demon Aliens next time I get the chance."

"Then are you heading back to the Ninth Defense Zone today?"

"Mm, the matter here is resolved, so I'll head back first. Now the affairs of the Fourth Defense Zone are also being handed over to me; once I get back, I'll probably be busy for a few days."

"Alright then, I'll see you off."

Demon squad.

"So you're saying the Cyberks have plans to launch an attack on us?"

Falke looked at Hudaiqiao, who had come to find him, and spoke with a puzzled tone.

"Mm, that is the current situation. It seems the Cyberks have already neutralized the resistance of the Zerg and the Elemental Race."

Hudaiqiao nodded and looked at Falke.

"Falke, do you think we should go to war with the Cyberks now? Would it be too early?"

"That depends on whether the Cyberks are preparing to formally go to war with us, or if they just want to conduct a simple probe.

In any case, if we go to attack the Beast Race's territory later, one of us must remain to guard the rear to prevent an attack from the Cyberks."

Hearing Falke say this, a smile appeared on Hudaiqiao's face, revealing his sharp teeth.

"Fine, we'll see what the Cyberks' attitude is then. If we can avoid conflict with them for now, that would be best; after all, they lack the essence that can turn into Lesser Demons.

Going to war now is very disadvantageous for us! And we cannot let them probe our plans, lest they make countermeasures against our methods of attack."

Speaking of this, Hudaiqiao suddenly seemed to remember something and said to Falke.

"By the way, didn't I send Cangniemao and Kundanni to sweep the area where the Demon troops went missing a few days ago? Guess what interesting footage they sent me?"

Seeing the signature cunning smile on Hudaiqiao's face, Falke frowned above his scarlet pupils and said with some impatience.

"If you have something to say, just say it directly; don't beat around the bush."

"Tsk, look at you, that's no fun. I was trying to let you guess, wasn't I? Forget it, I'll just show you."

The cunning smile on Hudaiqiao's face remained unchanged as he opened his right hand, and a mass of Black Qi appeared in his palm.

The Black Qi spread out before the two of them, and an image appeared in front of Falke.

"Respected Lord Hudaiqiao, Lord Falke, Demon General Cangniemao sends his greetings to you both."

Cangniemao's figure appeared before Falke's eyes, and then Cangniemao pulled the perspective back to reveal the scene.

One could see that on a position in the distance, a group of Human soldiers in various attire were building defensive fortifications.

"My two Lords, while searching for Beast Race Buluo, we discovered this Human unit. We will bring back the most valuable items on them to offer to you both."

The image stopped there. Falke looked at Hudaiqiao and said with a grave tone.

"How many days has it been since there was news from Cangniemao's unit?"

"It's been a few days, I suppose. Units led by a Demon General have a certain degree of autonomy, but it's normal for them to get carried away when they rarely encounter Human units."

Seeing that Hudaiqiao did not realize the gravity of the situation, Falke said with a serious tone.

"Hudaiqiao, that Human unit is from the Ninth Defense Zone! You must know that the Human units of the Ninth Defense Zone are different from those in other defense zones! Cangniemao hasn't contacted us for these past few days; it is very likely they have already..."

Before Falke could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Hudaiqiao.

"Falke, I know you suffered a loss at the hands of the Ninth Defense Zone and want us to think the Human units of the Ninth Defense Zone are very strong, so that your failure can seem excusable.

But you must know that a Demon General-level Demon is not that weak. We can just wait for Cangniemao's good news."

Seeing that Hudaiqiao had ignored his warning, Falke could only shake his head helplessly.

"Those soldiers are nothing to speak of; Cangniemao still has no problem dealing with them. But the most important thing is to be careful of those tall Humans wearing silver-white Armor, armed to the teeth—they are the truly difficult ones.

At the time, the body I possessed in the Ninth Defense Zone had strength even higher than a Demon General-level Demon, yet those silver-white cans actually fought me to a standstill. If they are also in that unit, then Cangniemao and the others are in danger."

Seeing Falke say this, Hudaiqiao thought for a few seconds and then said.

"But the number of such Human warriors you speak of cannot be large. How can you be certain they would be in this Human unit?

Since their strength is even greater than a Demon General-level Demon, that means they are already the top combat power of Human Civilization. You must know that such top combat power is generally very difficult to control.

Would they be willing to take orders in such a unit? The base nature of Humans will not change, rest assured."

Seeing that he had already given his warning, Falke did not continue to dwell on this issue and nodded in silence, though his mind recalled the Human who had a blood relation to the body he had possessed at the time.

The strength that individual displayed at that time made even him feel a chill. However, it was only for a moment, and he hadn't grasped the opponent's full strength. Next time they meet, he must wash away his humiliation!