Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!
Chapter 381: At a Loss

Chapter 381: Chapter 381: At a Loss

Leaving the town, they trudged through the dense forest and found Lotcar waiting alone, gearing up to head toward the next city.

When Yang Yu was setting up the carriage, the silent Iyas suddenly spoke up, revealing what had been on her mind all along,

"Yang Yu, can we go to Xidelaistra first?"

"We’re not going there," Yang Yu flatly rejected her. "Our whereabouts have been exposed; continuing to operate in major cities would be very dangerous.

We should head to the port and meet up with Sekamens. Based on the information they’ve gathered, we’ll formulate plans for what comes next."

"No need to make any more plans. I’ve already gathered some information for you. Right now, my brother is at the auction house in Xidelaistra, being managed by those people."

Iyas struggled to contain her excitement, but she couldn’t help revealing a smile.

"If we go there, we could find my brother sooner, eliminating the need to risk staying in this country. We could seek refuge in Wansheng Country."

Yang Yu’s response was extremely cold; he continued checking the carriage setup, "Please use your brain. Only a fool would fall for such an obvious trap."

"This can’t be a trap; the look in his eyes... In that situation, he couldn’t possibly lie to me."

Iyas abruptly grabbed Yang Yu’s hand that had just tightened the reins,

"My brother must be in Xidelaistra. If we go there, we’re sure to find him! Can’t you just trust me this once? Do you know the risks I took to get this information?"

"To be precise, you’ve brought us great trouble," Yang Yu’s voice was devoid of warmth as he pulled his hand away, "Like I said, it’s a trap. Going there would be walking right into their hands. Meeting Sekamens is the better option."

Seeing Yang Yu’s indifferent expression, Iyas clenched her teeth, her eyes changing to reflect dissatisfaction, doubt, and resentment.

"When threatened with death, no one can lie. So, everything he said is true.

Now, my brother is absolutely in Xidelaistra. If we go there, everything will fall into place."

"Because of the commotion you’ve caused, just as you know this information, they are fully aware of it too."

"That’s exactly why, knowing that they have this information, we should take them by surprise before they can act. With Lotcar’s speed and your cleverness, we can surely rescue Hake before they have a chance to react."

Yang Yu once again flatly refused Iyas, "No, it’s not possible."

"Why can’t you listen to me this once? It’s always been me following your orders, doing everything in my power to get things right...

But what about you?

When it’s my turn to ask something, why are you so evasive? I desperately want to use my own hands to rescue my brother, yet you remain so cold.

Hake might be suffering every second, yet you don’t care at all; do you really want to watch him fall into the abyss?"

Iyas clenched her fists tightly, her accumulated negative emotions exploding at that moment,

"Ever since I brought up Hake, you’ve never been concerned about my matters or Hake’s. You plainly want to use me.

From the time we made our agreement, I was prepared to sacrifice everything for you.

Why hesitate at this crucial moment, a moment that’s just one step away from my brother?

You’re just scared, you coward!"

"Iyas."

Hearing Bai Jin’s voice, Iyas turned her head, hoping to have Bai Jin persuade Yang Yu...

"Slap—"

A loud slap resounded through the forest.

"Huh?"

Pain seared across her cheek, not an illusion. Iyas trembled slightly as she touched her cheek, bewilderedly looking at Bai Jin.

"Why? Why did you suddenly hit me..."

"Get out..."

"Huh?"

"Get out of this team!"

As if using all her strength to shout, Bai Jin’s voice startled the birds resting in the trees above.

Iyas could hardly believe her ears, the usually timid Bai Jin actually saying such things.

But through her messy hair, she saw Bai Jin’s resolute eyes, which didn’t seem to be joking at all.

"Bai Jin... what are you saying, this joke isn’t funny at all..."

Iyas tried to cover up the heavy atmosphere with an awkward smile, hoping to hear that Bai Jin was only speaking out because she couldn’t stand it anymore, but...

"I’m not joking, Iyas.

Just what happened a moment ago, you haven’t reflected at all.

We were one step away from all being done for.

Why wouldn’t you listen to Yang Yu?

Yang Yu doesn’t always come up with perfect plans, but he thinks more than you, who only thinks about yourself.

Leaving things to him would have yielded better results, why can’t you accept that reality?

We are a unit, individual strength in this world is as insignificant as ants, Yang Yu is always thinking about how to unite us ants to become stronger, to have the power that could shake a giant dragon.

But you act autocratically, never considering the team, nor trusting in your teammates’ decisions.

Thinking that with your own power alone, you can accomplish everything.

Since that’s the case, if you really want to save your brother, go by yourself and don’t drag us into it!"

As she spoke, Bai Jin’s eyes couldn’t help but moisten.

She also cherished the happy times spent with Iyas.

But the Iyas of now could no longer be their partner.

"I do not wish to see our team wiped out because of your arbitrary decisions.

Yang Yu is reliable, there is no doubt about that, but he isn’t always able to get through tough times.

He, like you and me, is merely a human, and also has his own limits.

Don’t always push him to the edge!"

Bai Jin tightly gripped the Skill Scroll in her hand, which was a skill Yang Yu and Bai Jin had bought together for Iyas.

But, now it would probably never be used.

"So, Iyas, please leave this team...

Our team doesn’t need someone who doesn’t understand teamwork.

You aren’t irreplaceable, there are plenty of people who could take your place..."

Faced with Bai Jin’s sudden barrage of accusations, Iyas was at a loss,

"Why would you suddenly say such things, Bai Jin please calm down a bit... you think so too, right, Yang Yu? Bai Jin is being too strange today, even saying things like asking me to leave the team... Yang Yu?"

Iyas looked towards Yang Yu for help, but Yang Yu turned back with a look that was only cold.