After Being Sold Out By The Empire, I Decide To Assist The Demon King
Chapter 162 - 31 Hidden Trigger

Chapter 162: Chapter 31 Hidden Trigger

Regarding the unopposed arrival of the Demon King’s army, the Half-demon Territory responded with a composed demeanor that suggested everything was under control... No troops came out to resist; instead, there was someone to welcome them.

In fact, a carpet was even laid out at the entrance, welcoming everyone’s arrival.

Next to the Half-demon Territory, an empty ground had been prepared for the Demon King’s army to camp on. There was no place nearby to hide a force, nor was there any trace of Mana... The possibility of a trap was low.

The remaining four territories were indeed tough nuts to crack; perhaps this was also their capital for choosing to betray the Demon King’s territory...

"Gentlemen, please~"

The half-demon team responsible for the reception said this to the several imposing leaders... Many leaders came this time; besides the little fairy Youyou, Mr. Lime, and Xiaogang, all the other leaders were present, including Hilena.

"..."

Yila sensed Satan Ye’s questioning gaze directed at him, and he pursed his lips... At a time like this, it was supposed to be Satan Ye making the decisions, but it didn’t matter.

After confirming the stationed troops, Yila simply nodded and, taking the lead of the half-demons, walked into Half-demon Territory... through the beautiful gate.

The gates on either side of the entrance appeared to be used for receiving trade caravans from other races. Even in this situation where the Demon King’s army was pressing down, they could still conduct business leisurely.

*To be honest, it was quite interesting...*

Following the welcoming half-demon team, the group walked through the prosperous streets of Half-demon Territory... The level of prosperity here even outmatched that of the Demon King’s territory.

Amidst the arrival of trade caravans from nations such as humans, beastmen, and elves, as one of the largest trade cities in the Demon King’s territory, the high population mobility brought about high income and a lot of prosperity.

As could be expected, the tax revenue from the Half-demon Territory must be substantial.

Along the way, many half-demons glanced over. They looked no different from humans except for their demon horns and the demon marks on their faces that symbolized their demon bloodline.

Generally speaking, demons were infertile unless they were very high-ranking demons or inherently inclined towards succubi and their subspecies... like dream demons or little succubi.

These half-demons all had succubus blood. Perhaps their direct parents weren’t succubi, but their ancestors must have had succubus bloodline and Mana.

The children were a combination of bloodline and Mana, which was why the Governor could not have offspring... because they didn’t have the Mana capable of creating offspring.

Their original Mana had all transformed into "wing pillars" used to carry others’ Mana.

During the war, the trade territories including the Half-demon Territory served as the first choice for trade and supply for war traders, with the Demon King’s territory being the second option.

So, this area was definitely useful.

Yila judged this... and it was well-known that Yila’s treatment of [useful] vs. [useless] things was drastically different, as if his emotions didn’t impact his actions.

The lord hall of the Half-demon Territory was a very luxurious place. Although the style and scale of the building couldn’t compare to the grandeur of the Demon King Castle, the interior decorations were quite lavish.

It was not the kind of gilded opulence but a style that appeared exquisite and beautiful... This was the difference between a nouveau riche and deeply rooted heritage.

"Everyone, Lord Somjet is waiting for you upstairs, please follow me~"

The half-demon who had been leading all the leaders stopped at the door of the lord hall and handed over to another beautiful female half-demon who then led everyone upstairs.

The Half-demon Lord named Somjet seemed to have quite the grand setup.

Whether it was the knowledgeable Hilena or the straightforward Rainbow Shell, their expressions were less than pleasant. Yila’s mood wasn’t good either... The Blood Clan matters were already troublesome, and now they were dealing with something akin to an empire’s setup.

*This truly hit the nail on the head.*

"..."

However, when it came to useful things, Yila always had more patience. All the leaders then proceeded upstairs through the wide staircase... There was a very large conference room here.

As soon as they went upstairs, they saw a half-demon man in his thirties sitting at the other end of the large round table in the conference room, with eight half-demon guards behind him. There was a chair on this side of the round table.

One chair?

Yila couldn’t help but frown.

...

As everyone’s mood turned sour, the male half-demon revealed a welcoming smile and greeted, "Your Majesty the Demon King, the Half-demon Territory has been awaiting your arrival for a long time. Please have a seat, everyone."

"..."

Satan Ye blinked her eyes. She looked at the lone chair in front of the large table. Having gone through substantial trials, she naturally understood the meaning behind this. She did not take the seat and narrowed her eyes, revealing a fierce look.

The stiff tail stuck in mid-air showed that she was actually completely at a loss on how to handle the situation.

Yila, on the other hand, smiled, tightening the hearts of the half-demon man and his guards... To be honest, Yila didn’t understand why the other side dared to bring so few guards.

Oh, I see, there are quite a few hiding around, from various races, including humans.

"Satan Ye, have a seat..."

Yila said, lightly nudging Satan Ye to sit at the table. He looked at the half-demon leader and said simply, "Perhaps we could sit on someone’s head; though stepping might be more comfortable than sitting."

Saying this, Yila bypassed Satan Ye, progressing with a protective stance towards her, constantly approaching the half-demon leader, whose body tensed to the extreme.

"..."

"..."

Hilena, Lodya, and the half-demon guards all readied themselves for battle almost simultaneously, while those hidden guards were also poised to strike... The atmosphere grew immensely tense.

However, Yila stopped his steps after advancing a few steps.

"Ah, I’m just joking."

Yila laughed lightly, tilting his head and looking at the half-demon leader’s head, saying, "First, I never like sitting on something too thick (referring to the face). A Crimson Dragon like Satan Ye might be more accustomed."

Hearing Yila’s sarcastic tone, the half-demon leader showed an angry expression but didn’t notice Yila’s intentional phrasing.

"From my Yila’s perspective, this agile head (pun intended) would certainly be restless if sat upon. So, to use it steadily, it’s better to cut it off."

As he finished speaking, the surrounding temperature unexpectedly soared.

"Boom!!!"

Crimson wings unfolded behind Yila in an instant. The crimson scythe he seldom used was suddenly placed against the half-demon leader’s neck... The abrupt surge startled everyone.

Why wasn’t there chanting? How did Yila accomplish this?

...

Everyone was shocked, except for Vera, who, having undergone rigorous mage training, showed a knowing expression after a brief thought. She smiled... Oftentimes, certain techniques were common across many professions.

For example, using homophones in speech to intermittently chant a spell, a technique known as—

[Hidden Chanting]