CHAPTER 1154: CHAPTER 851: OVERESTIMATING SO-CALLED HUMANITY, PART 2

Therefore, they despise the current Akasha continent, because they simply haven’t seen the true nature of humans, and have overestimated the so-called humanity.

However, Reiger had no intention of teaching these two.

He was only concerned about one thing right now.

"It seems the Luke Kingdom army is holding a significant advantage."

Reiger offered his opinion.

And indeed this was the case.

As time passed, the walls of the border city Mith gradually crumbled under the bombardment of the magicians from the Luke Kingdom army, exposing the city’s streetscape.

The number of guards on the city walls was also steadily decreasing, gradually being replaced by soldiers from the Luke Kingdom.

Soldiers from the Luke Kingdom had already begun their invasion through the collapsed city gates and walls, roaring as they charged into the city, causing fires and smoke to appear within.

By all appearances, this was on the brink of a large victory for the Luke Kingdom, with the border city of the Tistis Kingdom about to fall.

"A-Are we going to help?"

Liz asked meekly.

In response, Lilith, who was watching the slaughter on the battlefield with great interest, glanced at Liz.

She wanted to say that they were not people of the Tistis Kingdom, so why should they help?

They were outsiders, and this was just another war waged between nations for the sake of interest, helping either side was without justification.

Indeed, they also needed to do some things in the Tistis Kingdom, and might need assistance from the royal family, but so what?

It’s just a city, even if it falls, it doesn’t mean the Tistis Kingdom will be annihilated, and intervening at this time might not bring any benefits.

Moreover... she didn’t like it either.

Isn’t it better to see humans slaughter each other?

How beautiful is that blood?

How melodious are those screams?

If they could rip out each other’s bloody hearts, that would be even better.

The Female Demon thought joyfully, though she didn’t say it out loud.

She also knew that her thoughts were cruel in the eyes of humans, and perhaps her master wouldn’t approve either.

Since the master didn’t like it, Lilith didn’t mind hiding her true thoughts and continued to be a well-behaved, obedient attendant, staying by her master’s side.

"Ha~~~"

As for Yuloli... she started yawning again.

She was utterly uninterested in human wars.

If it were other vampires, like Shalltear Bloodfallen, they would probably feel delighted by this scene just like Lilith, wouldn’t they?

Though not demons, vampires are undead who harbor a deeper hatred for the living. Watching humans slaughter each other, blood dyeing the icy snow, it’s a pretty good side show.

But Yuloli isn’t an ordinary vampire, and whether she is undead itself is questionable.

Under the influence of the Reinnaier bloodline, this vampire girl had long undergone an inconceivable metamorphosis. Instead of saying she was an undead, it would be more accurate to call her a human that resembles an undead.

Just like Reiger, who was essentially human but possessed the spirituality of an elf.

The same applied to Yuloli. She was like a human who, upon resurrection, gained the characteristics of an undead, so she felt no enmity towards the living. She was just too naïve, devoid of conceptions of good and evil, lacking sympathy or compassion.

This, Reiger could guarantee.

After all, he had tasted the pleasure of the girl.

Frankly speaking, he was a bit worried at first, fearing what complications might arise from overthrowing such an undead.

The truth proved he was worrying over nothing.

The girl’s body temperature was slightly low, but not cold as a corpse as an undead would be.

On the contrary, the girl’s delicate body was soft to hold, only slightly cool, and inside... ahem, it’s a wondrous experience that outsiders cannot comprehend.

Therefore, Reiger believed that Yuloli’s resurrection was actually successful at the start, but was hindered by an unknown force, preventing awakening, which eventually led to using the [creation of undead] power, awakening in another way.

The last queen of the ancient magical civilization was still a living being.

A living being with vampiric characteristics and powers, as if transformed.

In such a case, it was natural for Yuloli not to find joy in such a blood-soaked battlefield like undead would, only feeling it dull.

"Hmm..."

Reiger also fell into contemplation under the gaze of everyone.

He likewise had no motivation to stop a war that had nothing to do with him.

After all, both parties had no relation to him, not even the slightest connection, which made Reiger not particularly want to help either side.

In the end, Reiger decided to take action.

"For the sake of repaying a favor to the Tistis Kingdom, it would be easier to inquire about the royal family later when I reach Ulwashi." Reiger raised his eyelids and said, "Moreover, the civilians are ultimately innocent, and the reputation of the Luke Kingdom is such that once they break the city, they might even ransack Mit, or worse, slaughter the city and leave."

"Let’s say it’s for the sake of innocent civilians."

Reiger’s decision left Lilith feeling a bit regretful, while Liz felt somewhat delighted.

"Indeed, the civilians are innocent."

"We must not abandon the innocent."

Ellie and Leo also lifted their spirits, agreeing with Reiger’s statement.

"Lilith."

Without turning his head, Reiger called out.

"Yes, Master."

Lilith immediately understood what Reiger meant. She flashed and disappeared from where she stood.

Although there was some regret, since it was Reiger’s order, she naturally cast this regret to the back of her mind.

It was just a bit of personal amusement, which was insignificant compared to her master’s mood.

...

"Ha... ha... ha..."

At this moment, in the center of the battlefield, a swordsman clad in bloodstained armor, wielding a sharp knight’s sword, looked extremely valiant while breathing heavily, gritting his teeth, and trying hard to support his weary body.

He was the most valiant warrior on this battlefield, having charged into the enemy forces as soon as the war started, slaying enemies with great effort.

Countless enemies had perished under his sword, staining both his armor and sword red, with blood constantly dripping from it.

However, by this point, he was somewhat exhausted.

Countless enemies surrounded him, enclosing him tightly.

The subordinates around him had all fallen, scattered along his path.

He became the lone figure who ventured deep into the enemy forces, akin to a trapped wild beast.

Hearing the collapse of the city gates and walls behind him, he knew the tide had turned.

"Time to give up, Shu’en Fadi."

A voice sounded in front of this valiant swordsman, reaching his ears.

The speaker was also a swordsman clad in bloodstained armor, holding a sword, though his condition seemed better in some way.

"Diles Kazan...!"

Shu’en glared at the man.

For the man was the Knight Captain of the army sent by the Luke Kingdom this time, the overall leader and commander of the assault on Mit.

He was the enemy leader, the greatest adversary in this war.

"Don’t look at me like this, I’m just acting under orders."

Diles displayed an innocent expression, yet the amusement in his eyes was completely unhidden.

"Despicable scoundrel! You think I haven’t heard of your name?" Shu’en gritted his teeth, "The frontier army of the Luke Kingdom has been led by you in recent years. Years ago, you led armies roaming the kingdom’s borders, wantonly burning our villages and towns, plundering our caravans’ goods, harassing the borders continuously, it’s utterly heinous!"

"A robber like you doesn’t deserve to be called a knight at all!"

As he listened to Shu’en’s outraged accusations, Diles donned a playful smile.

"I was never a knight. Moreover, in my country, ’robber’ isn’t a derogatory term. If you want to use this to hurt me, it’s quite ineffective, you know?"

At this, Diles’ expression changed.

"The situation is settled now, you have already lost."

"Even if you are Mit’s strongest knight, unbeaten after a hundred challenges from proper swordsmen, you can’t turn the tide."

"Hand her over."

"I know you’ve hidden her, haven’t you?"