A Core Ship From The Start
Chapter 1636 - 1092: There is Only One Truth

Chapter 1636: Chapter 1092: There is Only One Truth

Taking down these demons was a piece of cake for Duanmu Huai, just a Whirlwind Slash, and all the demons rushing towards him were smashed into pulp.

"Boom!!"

As the War Hammer came crashing down, the surrounding demons exploded, and only then did Duanmu Huai put away his weapon and glance around.

Hmm?

Unexpectedly to Duanmu Huai, the Bird Divination Tool showed traces of life here?

Could it be that the demon earlier didn’t lie to him?

In any case, going over to take a look will reveal the truth.

With this in mind, Duanmu Huai continued forward, the door at the end of the corridor was tightly locked, but Duanmu Huai didn’t care, directly smashed it open and walked inside.

The interior looked like a warehouse, but instead of goods, it was filled with people. They were trapped in iron cages, appearing anxious. Seeing Duanmu Huai stride in after breaking the door, these people screamed and huddled together.

Hmm.......

Duanmu Huai stepped forward and closely examined the people before him, scanning them.

No problem, they weren’t some illusion like before, but real humans. So, the demons captured people and locked them here?

What do they want?

"Damn demons!"

Just as Duanmu Huai was contemplating while staring at the crowd, one man angrily glared at him and shouted fiercely.

"Don’t think we would surrender to you! Even in death, I’ve decided to die honorably as an Imperial Soldier! Your sacrilegious ritual will not succeed, Demon King Belial will surely be destroyed!"

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing this, Duanmu Huai raised an eyebrow, walked to the man’s cage, then stretched out his hand and tore the solid iron cage open.

"What did you say about the Demon King? Who are you?"

"I’m Iron Wolf Team Leader Dave! Go ahead, kill or torture me! We Iron Wolves are unflinching men, we won’t bat an eye even under threat!"

"Men? But isn’t Axila a woman?"

Duanmu Huai pursed his lips.

"Alright, I’m not a demon, I’m an Adventurer, Axila said you haven’t returned, so she sent me to find you... Anyway, what’s your situation?"

"You’re not a demon?"

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s response, the man was momentarily stunned, and he cautiously scrutinized Duanmu Huai, seemingly disbelieving. However, Duanmu Huai didn’t care, after tearing open the cage, he walked to the side.

"Alright, come out quickly, I have more questions. Axila said she sent you to Alcanas for investigation, why are you imprisoned here?"

"....... Are you really sent by Axila?"

Though the man remained vigilant towards Duanmu Huai, he carefully led his companions out of the torn cage. While signaling his companions to help others escape, he thoroughly watched Duanmu Huai. Honestly, the man still suspected this might be some demon ploy, but he couldn’t fathom the purpose behind such a ruse.

However, since Duanmu Huai asked, he had no qualms revealing the truth.

"As you said, Lady Axila sent me to lead the team to Alcanas for investigation, but in reality, it’s a trap!"

"A trap?"

"Exactly, as you see, this outpost has long become a camp for those damned cultists and demons, disguising themselves as the sentinels and guards here. Initially, upon arriving, we suspected nothing, but after drinking the drinks they offered, my companions and I fell unconscious. When we awoke, we were imprisoned in these cages, and our equipment was taken!"

"Do demons keep you for New Year?"

"They said they need us as offerings to Belial! That this Demon King is conducting a cruel, cunning plan, requiring many sacrifices... Besides us, they’ve also captured many civilians and merchants under disguise. Damn, the intelligence from Alcanas was probably spread deliberately by these cultists, aiming to lure us into the trap!"

"Then do you know where the Demon King is?"

"That I don’t know......."

"In the Royal Palace!"

Just then, another voice rang out, and the two turned to look, seeing a haggard man limping over.

"That Demon King is definitely in the Royal Palace, no mistake!"

"How do you know? Who are you?"

"I’m the Guard Team Leader here! Originally, Cassin Outpost’s defense was my responsibility!"

The man before them was already haggard and emaciated, each step shaky. It was evident he had been imprisoned here for a long time.

"Kaison!?"

Seeing the person, the Iron Wolf Team Leader also gasped in surprise.

"Why are you also... Wait, what do you mean by the Demon King being in the Royal Palace?"

"Just as I said... not long ago, we received an order from the Royal Palace, indicating that due to an excess of Caldeum refugees, there was a threat of rebellion outbreak. Hence, the palace guards were tasked with personnel changes for defending Cassin Outpost. Back then, I didn’t think much of it. But soon after the defense swap, they turned hostile and imprisoned my men and me! At that time, I realized those guards were all demons!!"