Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!
Chapter 281: Body Feels as if Emptied Out

Chapter 281: Chapter 281: Body Feels as if Emptied Out

Dim lights focused on Yang Yu and his two companions, solitary and desolate, as they now stood in the center of the Fifth Sky Library’s special interrogation room.

Surrounding the trio were white stone steps accumulated into a circular platform. Each step was a good meter high, totaling twelve steps, each one ascending higher.

Along the edge of the top step, exquisite railings encircled the staircase.

Nineteen silhouettes of various sizes stood beside the railing, their features obscured by shadows from the lights behind them, discernible only through the outlines of their forms.

This situation was entirely within Yang Yu’s expectations.

Entering Fairyland without permission and initiating unapproved contact with fairies would naturally not be overlooked by the Library, and they would inevitably summon him for a thorough inquiry.

Thus, no sooner had Yang Yu stepped out of the White Ball than the elders of the Library escorted him here, to the center of the special interrogation room.

However, Yang Yu had not anticipated that the interrogation room would be designed like this.

He felt like an animal in a zoo, and the elders by the railing like spectators who’d come to gawk, fearing they might even reach into their trousers to hand him a banana.

Yang Yu only wished he could drag that self-righteous designer out for a beating and cram them onto this tiny, less-than-ten-square-meter stage, to experience these piercing stares.

Then, perhaps the next time they designed a special interrogation room, they would take a panda’s living quarters as a reference, allowing ample space for comfort.

Realizing they were not being made fools of like monkeys, but rather observed like pandas might ease the minds of the accused, who may then confess all they know.

While Yang Yu thought this, he didn’t voice his suggestion.

Every one of the Experience Bags watching him possessed extraordinary strength, and should they take matters seriously, could hang him up for a beating at a moment’s notice.

To disrespect their interrogation would have severe consequences.

Instructing Iyas softly not to make any noise, Yang Yu especially cautioned Bai Jin, who was holding He Meng, to keep a tight rein on her, ensuring no mistakes were made.

In truth, Yang Yu’s concerns were unnecessary, as He Meng wouldn’t dare to act rashly, trembling in Bai Jin’s arms already overwhelmed by the formidable presence of the surrounding powerhouses.

He Meng knew all too well that any reckless move could lead to a swift and effortless end at the hands of these imposing figures, as though she were an ant being crushed.

Why had the situation evolved into this?

He Meng really wanted to ask Yang Yu for an explanation.

Previously, when she was trapped in a jar, she heard scant details about Fairyland, but those were insufficient for her to comprehend the full story.

During her time in Fairyland, constantly drifting along, she failed to obtain any valuable intelligence.

The most vivid memory she had was feeling as though she had been possessed by something out of the blue, then being fiercely pinned to the ground by Zhang Yu’s Shield, flattened into a pancake.

After that, she watched Yang Yu dispose of the one responsible for the trouble.

But...

After dealing with the mastermind behind the scenes, Yang Yu walked away.

Indeed, Yang Yu just left directly like that, without any apology, nor did he offer her any Clover; he simply walked away...

In that moment, He Meng wanted to leap up and launch a Slime Charge at Yang Yu’s retreating back, leaving him partially paralyzed.

Unfortunately, He Meng found her body as if hollowed out, making even movement extremely difficult, let alone seeking vengeance on Yang Yu.

She could only watch, helpless, as he left her behind.

Having no choice, He Meng resorted to consuming some unpalatable weeds nearby to regain a bit of stamina, then slowly dragged herself toward the direction Yang Yu had departed.

By the time He Meng had climbed to the Fairyland castle ruins with great difficulty, everything had already come to an end.

Yang Yu casually picked up her limp body and stuffed it into Bai Jin’s arms, instructing the King of Elves to transport them back to the Human world.

As a member of the Royal Family of Slime, He Meng absolutely could not swallow this humiliation.

On the way back, she struggled vigorously in Bai Jin’s embrace, wishing she could tear Yang Yu to pieces.

But until they emerged from the White Ball, she remained tightly held by Bai Jin, unable to succeed.

Thinking that she had finally gotten outside, she wanted to show Yang Yu a bit of her own color.

Yet, the powerful auras around them forced her once again to curl up in Bai Jin’s arms.

She didn’t know what trouble Yang Yu had gotten into, she only wanted Yang Yu to hurry up and resolve it.

If Yang Yu failed to handle this matter, it would definitely involve her, resulting in her dying in a foreign land.

Just as He Meng was silently praying, an aged voice suddenly rang out,

"Yang Yu, as a member of the Library, you entered Fairyland without our permission. Do you admit your wrong?"

It was quite the standard opening line, and Yang Yu smiled slightly.

Things had indeed unfolded as he’d anticipated; he had saved Fairyland, yet received no appreciation from the Library, but rather, was blamed by the All Things Library.

After reaching Fairyland, Yang Yu had confirmed this possibility.

Nevertheless, he had resolutely decided to help the fairies rid themselves of the Darkness once and for all.

Having taken on three tasks, Yang Yu didn’t feel any regret at all,

"Entering Fairyland without permission was truly an act of desperation. If I hadn’t done so, I fear the elder council here wouldn’t be able to speak with me as calmly as you are now."

A dark figure took a step forward, its eyes, barely discernible in the shadows, suddenly erupted with light,

"You could have told us what you knew, allowing us to communicate with the King of Elves. Why did you not do that?"

Faced with this question, Yang Yu did not scoff, but maintained his composure, calmly explaining.

"It’s not that I didn’t want to tell you. But even if I had informed you, how many of you would have believed everything I said, how many would trust me, a newcomer to the Library with no connections?

Moreover, just trying to get in touch with all of you would take quite a bit of time.

By the time that happened, I guess the Yellow Flowers would be cold.

Even if I’d overcome all the obstacles and found you, you would probably have taken my words for the ravings of a madman.

You’d surely do as you are now, bringing me here for judgment, demanding to know where I had heard about Fairyland, instead of rushing to deal with the problem immediately."

The scene was silent as death, and the points raised by Yang Yu were sharp, leaving them with no counterargument.

But Yang Yu didn’t stop his offensive there,

"Besides, you have interest conflicts with Fairyland and wouldn’t sincerely put forth every effort to help them resolve their issues.

Instead, you’d choose to continue to wait and see, allowing the situation to worsen, wholeheartedly wishing to become the Savior of Fairyland, and thus missing the best opportunity to solve their problem.

Therefore, out of desperation, I chose that method, sneaking into Fairyland without the knowledge of the Elder Council, and resolved their issue.

This reason is justifiable. I hope the elders will consider it and absolve me of my action, turning a blind eye would also suffice."