Black Hearted Mage

Chapter 125 Demonic Descendants 2

Leonard was thrown carelessly on the cold, hard ground like a rag. He was in a state of disarray, filled with fear and helplessness. He knew very little about the mysterious and powerful demon clan.

However, from the few words he carelessly uttered, one could deduce that the physical condition of these demon descendants seemed to have undergone some changes—their legs, once so proud of their unique anti-jointed structure, had disappeared, replaced by relatively ordinary limbs. At the same time, perhaps due to this physiological change, the demon descendants' intelligence had significantly improved, becoming increasingly intelligent, but their strength had declined.

Old Ethan stood expressionless by the side, glancing coldly at the trembling Leonard lying on the ground. Then, turning to Orcus beside him, he ordered, "Orcus, turn this useless human into a complete idiot. The specific method of operation is up to you. I'll stay here for the time being and see if that demonic assassin can escape my grasp!"

Clearly, in Old Ethan's eyes, Leonard had completely lost his usefulness. He had no way of contacting the demon descendants hiding in the shadows, and thus, he was like a useless waste.

Hearing Old Ethan's command, Ocus's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cruel smile. He said smugly, "Hey, Old Ethan, I just happen to have a half-baked fear potion. According to Raven's instructions, if this guy drinks it, he'll immediately fall into extreme hallucinations and become incredibly docile and obedient. No matter what questions we ask, he'll tell us everything. But..." Ocus paused deliberately, his smile growing even wider. "Once the effects of this potion wear off, his brain will be completely destroyed!"

"Damn Ocus, why didn't you tell me earlier that you had such a good thing? Hurry up and feed this guy, and then hurry up to continue interrogating him!" Old Ethan's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard this, and he urged anxiously.

Orcus frantically searched for his precious potion among the cluttered space rings, as if those small bottles contained secrets. Meanwhile, Caesars and Liv led the elderly Ethan into the spacious and bright living room.

The atmosphere in the living room was solemn. Casqi sat at the main seat, her face solemn, surrounded by a group of attendants. When Caesars appeared, the gazes of the group, led by Casqi, were fixed on Old Ethan, who had entered the living room.

Facing this sudden appearance of a mysterious and powerful being, Kaschi secretly speculated about his origins. After all, possessing so many powerful stalkers, all of whom had reached the level of Paladin or above, it would be difficult to find any other force that could rival them, save for the legendary elves.

At that moment, Caesars stepped forward, breaking the silence. His sharp gaze fixed on the stunned Kasiki, he spoke slowly, "Madam Kasiki, please allow me to share some unfortunate news. After this encounter, Leonard will undoubtedly become a mindless idiot. As a result, you will become the undisputed master of this Earl's Mansion. As your loyal friend, I am willing to provide you with a crucial piece of information—about Earl Soren in the southern part of the Roland Empire."

Hearing this, Kaschi frowned slightly and gestured for Caesar to continue. After taking a deep breath, Caesar continued, "In fact, the group currently occupying Earl Soren's mansion are not nobles of the Roland Empire. The real Earl Soren and his family were murdered over a hundred years ago and completely wiped out. Those who live there now are all minions of the Saint Roland Empire!"

"Is this news reliable?" Kashiqi suddenly asked.

"Whether the news is reliable or not doesn't count. It needs to be investigated by Hawkeye and approved by the old emperor. I have even more shocking news, but I'm afraid you are not qualified to know it. Let the Roland Empire send someone, this news concerns the survival of the Roland Empire!"

"Kaissa, are you telling the truth?"

"I can only tell you the news. As for whether it's true or not, you have to investigate and judge it!"

Without a moment's hesitation, Kasqi took out the magic communication stone and contacted Hawkeye's spy in Violet City, asking him to pass the message to Fire Maple City as quickly as possible.

Old Ethan and Destro stayed in Earl Leonard's mansion, while Caesars and Liv returned to the Bano family. They had their own mission, which was to destroy the underground passage where the earth dragon appeared.

Late at night, the capital of the Roland Empire, Huofeng City, was quiet.

In a castle whose exterior was covered with dry vines, the spy chief who had just fallen asleep was awakened by the banging on the door.

"Commander-in-Chief, get up quickly! Urgent news has arrived from Violet City!"

"Violet City?"

A thin old man sat up, immediately took the leather mask and put it on, while haphazardly putting on his clothes, he walked towards the bedroom door. When the door was opened, the person outside immediately handed him a few pages of paper.

"Read!"

Carlos said to the person who came while putting on leather armor.

"Commander-in-Chief, this message was sent by Kashiqi Solomon using Hawkeye's long-range magic. The message states: Earl Solon and his family in the south were slaughtered over a hundred years ago. Now, everyone in Earl Solon's mansion, from Earl Solon to his servants, maids, and guards, is inhabited by members of the Saint Laurent Empire!"

"what?"

Upon hearing his subordinate's anxious and slightly terrified report, the spy chief cried out in shock, his entire body trembling violently. He shuddered involuntarily, as if struck by a sudden bolt of lightning. This news was like a bombshell, sending tidal waves through his calm heart. The shock was beyond imagination. He froze in place, his mind blank, and it took him a long time to recover.

At the same time, countless thoughts flooded into his mind like a tide. Things that had been buried deep in his memory and almost forgotten suddenly became extremely clear. These past events flashed before his eyes like pictures, making him more and more frightened the more he thought about them.

Finally, the spy chief shook himself free from the shock and memories. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his agitated emotions. Then, in an unquestionable tone, he issued an order: "Immediately send someone to fetch Duke Solomon and notify the Speaker of the House of Lords. Quickly retrieve all information regarding Earl Soren. In addition, retrieve all records related to Earl Soren kept by the House of Lords and send them all to the small reception room. No mistakes!"

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief!" the subordinate responded respectfully, then turned and hurried away.

Like a precision machine, the entire Hawkeye organization sprang into life. Magical messages were sent one after another, delivered through various channels to key individuals. Before long, several carriages sped out of the castle at lightning speed, leaving a long trail of tracks in the silent night.

At this moment, Duke Solomon and the Speaker of the House of Lords, who were both soundly asleep, were awakened by a series of rapid knocks on the door. If it weren't for something extremely urgent, no one would dare to disturb their sleep.

On a cold night, two luxurious carriages sped towards the castle of Hawkeye's headquarters.

Half an hour later, several thick files were placed in the small reception room, and Duke Solomon and the Speaker also sat in front of the burning fireplace.

"All of you, go out, close the door, and don't leave anyone outside!"

Wine, midnight snacks, and tea were brought in. Carlos waved to his men, signaling them to leave the small living room.

"Carlos, what big thing happened?" The old speaker asked anxiously after the heavy wooden door closed.

"It's a big deal, otherwise I wouldn't dare disturb your sweet dreams!"

Carlos handed the two men a few pages, letting them flip through them slowly. The two powerful nobles of the Roland Empire frowned, as if they had seen something they couldn't imagine.

"Carlos, are these things certain?" Duke Solomon asked after putting down the urgent report.

"It's almost certain, this news can't be false. First, over a hundred years ago, Earl Soren fell seriously ill and didn't leave his territory for over a decade. Second, there's a record in the House of Nobles that Earl Soren seems to have lost his memory, and he doesn't even seem to recognize the nobles sent to visit him. Third, just a few years ago, when something unusual happened at the Duchess's mausoleum, tens of thousands of people from the Saint Laurent Empire flocked here. But there's no record of anything at the border checkpoint. This is the most suspicious part!"

"The cave in that mine can lead directly to the Saint Laurent Empire!" Duke Solomon was shocked. Things were more serious than he expected.

"There's something more important, but Kasiqi doesn't know. The other party wants us to go there in person!"

"What? There's something more important than this!"

"Yes, it's a matter of life and death for the Roland Empire!"

"Who is the other party?" Duke Solomon asked.

"Your Excellency the Duke, he is your old friend, someone who does not need to be notified when entering or leaving the Duke's castle. He is not very old!"

"It's Caesars!"

The old Duke Solomon was stunned. There were so many things that surprised him today that he felt a little numb.

"Violet City is still more comfortable in the winter. The temperature there isn't too cold right now, but the journey is a bit far!"

Duke Solomon sighed. He had not left the Roland Empire for more than twenty years.

"Duke Solomon, don't worry. The Mage Alliance has been severely weakened. The great magician Bordeaux, a diehard member of the Noble Alliance, has become disabled!"

Duke Solomon had certainly heard of these things, as someone from his family was in the Violet Alliance.

"Carlos, when do we leave?"

"Let's set off now. This is related to the survival of the Roland Empire. Such an important matter cannot be delayed. Mr. Speaker, just inform His Majesty about Earl Sauron's affairs. Keep it strictly confidential and don't take any action for the time being!" Carlos warned with a serious expression.

Carlos then added, "You know, the Saint Laurent Empire has been carefully planning this for so long, they must have prepared various countermeasures."

Upon hearing this, the Speaker of the House of Nobles nodded hurriedly, expressing his deep agreement with Carlos's words. Then, he quickly stood up from his seat and hurriedly walked towards the door of the small reception room. His rapid steps seemed to indicate that even the old emperor would have difficulty sleeping tonight.

Meanwhile, Old Ethan immediately relayed news of the sudden appearance of the demonic offspring to Krasus. Furthermore, the experienced old elf informed the Elven Council of the incident. Furthermore, in his narration, he painstakingly portrayed the collusion between the demonic offspring and the wise man among the white-skinned ogres in vivid and lifelike detail.

Far away, deep in the endless forest, in the ancient and mysterious Elf Kingdom, a dozen elves, their faces covered in age spots, gathered in an elegantly decorated meeting room. Due to poor lighting, the room was quite dim. These elves, all extremely aged elementals, sat around a flaming maple table.

One of the elves cursed indignantly, "How abhorrent! Who could have imagined that those damned ogres would collude with the demons? This is completely beyond our expectations! And according to the information revealed by Old Ethan, these demons seem to be secretly involved with the Church of Saint Laurent!"

"You've shot yourself in the foot! You shouldn't have allowed a wise man to appear among the white-skinned ogres. Not only has it wasted the enlightenment potion, it has also planted a huge hidden danger in the Endless Forest!" An old elf said, and then sighed deeply.

"What should we do now? There are wise men in the three ogre tribes. If they all collude with the demon descendants, they will be a considerable threat to us!"

An old elf was a little worried. They originally wanted to use the ogres to contain the crater, but now it seemed that they were making things easier for the demons.

"Kill several ogre tribes and cut off all ties with us. I received the latest news that he is about to return!"

"Mr. Speaker, who are you talking about coming back?" an old elf asked with some confusion.

"He's the one who beat us up and threw us out of the parliament. Don't try to resist him, because all resistance is futile. We need to look up to his level of strength!"

After hearing this, several old elves trembled all over and they didn't even dare to say the other party's name.

"Why is he coming back again?"

"We should take Old Ethan, Crassus, and Destro away. Roland Continent is just a huge cage for them now!"