Hero? Are You Worthy?
Chapter 307 - 192: The Demon King’s Figure (4)_2

Chapter 307: Chapter 192: The Demon King’s Figure (4)_2

The Demon Wolf was a very powerful race among demons, belonging to the Second Prince’s minions.

Contempt filled his eyes as if he was eager to see Candice torn to shreds and drenched in blood amid the demon onslaught.

But he hadn’t forgotten his master’s orders.

"Stop!"

Dorgo’s deep voice rang out.

The surrounding demons halted their movements, but still eyed Candice with malicious intent.

"Candice, Prince Luo Meng allows you, a lowly creature, the honor of beholding his presence."

They were mere beasts attempting to mimic the etiquette of human nobles... it was laughable.

Candice sneered inwardly but showed a look of utmost honor on her face, bowing slightly: "This is my privilege."

Under Dorgo’s lead, Candice entered the Seventh Prince’s palace.

The palace was large, but seemed rather cramped for the Seventh Prince’s towering figure that stood dozens of meters tall. It was said that to construct a palace befitting his status, Luo Meng had utilized tens of thousands of demons, countless of whom perished in the process.

That massive, bloated body still squeezed onto the throne... His seat was crafted to the specifications of the Demon King’s Throne, as if he was terrified others wouldn’t grasp his true ambitions.

The guy was as filthy as ever, reeking with a nauseating stench.

Candice placed a hand over her chest and bowed slightly: "Candice pays her respects to the Seventh Prince."

Prince Luo Meng nodded slightly and waved his hand to dismiss the other subordinates before finally addressing the insignificant woman before him: "Candice, I, cough, cough, the Prince, just saved you, you know."

Candice nearly laughed out loud.

So he had arranged for a demon to attack her and then had other subordinates rescue her from danger, and now he was presenting it as a favor done for her? Did Luo Meng really think such a shallow and simple ploy wouldn’t be seen through? Or did he spend all those hours just preparing such childish welcome tactics?

If that was the case, Candice would have to lower her opinion of Luo Meng once again.

Candice lowered her eyelids, concealing her violet eyes: "Thank you, Prince."

"It’s good that you’re grateful. Now, you’ve left the Oville Empire Imperial City to see me specifically this time, so I hope you bring something of value," Luo Meng said, satisfied with Candice’s reaction, emitting a sound as heavy as thunder rolling through the palace.

"To report back to your highness..." Candice chose her words carefully: "This time, I bring a deal for you."

"A deal?" Luo Meng seemed somewhat puzzled.

"Yes, your highness. I have my own channels for obtaining information; the whereabouts of Benson and Ronald were provided by a mysterious person," Candice stated.

Luo Meng’s interest was piqued; eliminating Benson had significantly raised his status among the demons: "What are the terms of the deal?"

"This gentleman will continue to provide clues to assist your highness in capturing Ronald. However, as a return favor, he hopes that once Ronald is captured, you will hand him over, along with all the belongings on his person," Candice explained.

Luo Meng’s brow instantly furrowed, his expression turning ugly. The idea of handing over a member of the Hero Team he’d captured with great effort to someone else was displeasing to him.

Who does he think he is? Dark Witch Shaye?

"Of course, the gentleman assured that he will personally kill Ronald and that the honor of killing Ronald will still belong to the Prince," Candice added.

"How can I be sure he will actually kill Ronald and not take the opportunity to whisk him away?" Luo Meng retorted.

"It’s simple. The gentleman seems to harbor deep hatred against the members of the Hero Team. If he really wanted to save Ronald, he wouldn’t need to inform the Prince of Ronald’s movements... In fact, he intended to kill Benson with his own hands last time. But since it was the first deal, he elected not to insist on Benson being handed over, expressing that the first trade was proof enough of his sincerity," Candice explained.

Luo Meng found Candice’s explanation completely sensible.

However, even if that mysterious person had demanded Benson, he couldn’t have handed Benson over... after all, he couldn’t defy the fearsome Dark Witch.

Clearly, Luo Meng was not content with simply accepting the deal outright; he pondered something, his sizable eyes suddenly fixating on Candice again, "That person must have already informed you of the intelligence, right?"

"Yes," Candice immediately responded.

"Then, I trust my loyal subordinate wouldn’t conceal this intelligence from me, correct?" Luo Meng said with a sinister smile.

"Of course, if Prince desires to know, I can tell you right away," Candice nodded immediately, to which Luo Meng was overjoyed. However, Candice’s next words quickly darkened Luo Meng’s expression.

"However, that gentleman also expressed that if he could not receive the remuneration he desires, he would refuse to cooperate with you in the future. He will not provide me with any more intelligence, instead seeking collaboration with other princes."

This was hardly good news for Luo Meng.

With so many princes in the Demon King’s lineage, the competition was fierce.

This time, by virtue of the credit for killing Benson, Luo Meng had stood out from the numerous princes, but his position was not secure. If that mysterious person were to collaborate with other princes, they could topple him at any time, a scenario Luo Meng was desperate to avoid.

Luo Meng’s ambition was vast; he wasn’t content with being just a prince of the Demon King—he intended to be the next Demon King.

Candice’s words also stirred some dissatisfaction in Luo Meng’s heart. Was this a threat to him?

"Who exactly is that person?"

"I apologize, Prince, but I do not know. That person is very secretive, and very strong. He always appears before me without warning to give me the intelligence, but as for his true identity, I have no clues whatsoever," Candice said somewhat apologetically.

Useless creature.

"However, that gentleman did say that Lord Luo Meng is a genius graced by the heavens, smarter than anyone else, and the most intelligent of all princes, surely not capable of making such a foolish decision."

These words instantly brought a smile back to Luo Meng’s face.

While that fellow’s threat was irksome to Luo Meng, he certainly did have discerning eyes.

Luo Meng also felt he was indeed the smartest among the many princes and princesses.

All his other brothers and sisters, besides himself, were a bunch of fools.

"He also said that Lord Luo Meng is not only full of clever strategies but also possesses great strength and has the makings of a Demon King!"

Luo Meng’s heart skipped a beat, his large eyes narrowing to slits, his fondness for the mysterious figure he had never met growing stronger; although but a filthy human, his judgment was commendable.

"He indicated that, if possible, he wished to continue working with you, and did not want to seek other partners..."

"He is even willing to keep providing intelligence to help you secure the position of the heir to the Demon King’s Throne."

Luo Meng’s breathing became somewhat hurried.

Candice added fuel to the fire, "When we parted, he also said that the current Demon King is simply too useless now, having lost the vigor of the old days and should voluntarily step down from the Demon King’s position, in favor of the more capable Lord Luo Meng."

He felt increasingly in tune with that mysterious individual’s sentiments; he too felt that his father, the current Demon King, had become increasingly ineffectual, locking himself in his laboratory without a clue as to what he was fumbling with, not at all concerned with the grand undertaking of the demons’ conquest of the Sky Dome Continent, and completely unworthy of continuing to sit in that position.

Of course, he was very clever; such words were absolutely not to be spoken aloud.

"He is even willing to exert all his efforts to help you topple the reigning Demon King and ascend to the Demon King’s Throne."

Luo Meng’s heart thudded, a wave of heat inexplicably washing over him.

"However, I felt his words were too rebellious, so I took the liberty to turn down the offer..."

Damn it, who gave you the permission to reject it?

Luo Meng was on the verge of roaring out loud.