Chapter 186: Saint in a Valley of Sin

Chapter 186: Saint in a Valley of Sin

Regari glanced at his little sister Renna as she scarfed the food down so fast that it looked like she was inhaling it. They hadnt eaten a good meal since honestly, Regari couldnt remember. He would be doing the same if not for the two extremely powerful demons sitting across from him.

The female was giving a piercing gaze that he could feel. He was trying not to fidget as her gaze threatened to bore a hole into his skull. On the other hand, the male was chugging his thirteenth mug of wine with no sign of stopping anytime soon.

Regari glanced up from his food when the piercing gaze shifted away. He saw the female giving the male a look as he started chugging another cup of wine.

Who are you? Regari asked as he stared at the pair.

They were seated in the most expensive tavern in the area. It wasnt the most lavish place in the city, but it was still an expensive establishment. It has a bar and brothel, as well as all sorts of other amenities. As far as Regari could tell, they only walked in here because it was the nearest one.

The two of them paid for all the overpriced accommodations and amenities like it was nothing. Regari knew it was a scam. Most of the clientele here were gang leaders and corrupt officials. People came here to show off, not to enjoy the place.

Well get to that, eat. the female demon said as she gestured to his food. Her tone betrayed an obvious intent that she would brook no disobedience.

Regari nodded and mutely began to eat, but he was still keeping an ear out. He had no idea what they were after. Was it a flight of fancy? Did they need bait for some risky venture? Or perhaps they were going to be used as some kind of lab rat for a sick experiment?

You know this place is surprisingly cheap. the male demon said as he slammed down his fifteenth mug.

Its because we are in the outer city. Things will get alot pricier once we cross the border into the inner city. the female said as she watched him pick up the sixteenth mug.

How much money do the two of you have? Regari asked, and the two paused as they stared back.

Enough to not have to worry about. the woman said cryptically.

Who are you really? You never told me your names. Regari said, and the two looked at each other for a moment.

Malaise, the woman said, and Regari just raised a brow at the name, which had a rather ominous meaning.

Then is your name Malediction or something? Regari asked as he looked at the man.

That got a laugh out of the male as he gave Regari an amused look that seemed just a little off. Everything about this one seemed off. Somehow, this particular demon terrified him. It was like he was missing something, yet he was something more

Tim, my name is Tim. the man said with a crooked grin. Regari glanced at Malaise and saw her give him a side eye at his response.

Tim? That was a strange name and a slightly disconcerting one. In hell nothing is as it appears, that name was too simple, too innocent. Like it was hiding something. Regari would bet his right arm that it was false name.

It means forsaken and forgotten, Tim said as if reading his mind.

What tongue? Regari asked.

One long dead to the world, Tim replied with an almost wistful grin.

You know I was alot like you once. I was an orphan, had a little sister Tim replied as a shadow of discomfort passed across his gaze.

Had? Regari asked as the very thought of something happening to Renna sent a shiver down his spine.

The world is cruel. I am sure you know that all too well. Tim replied, and for a moment, Regari could almost figure it out.

That weirdness was not without reason. He was missing something, but at the same time, that loss made him something more. There is an old riddle that most children know.Ne/w novel chapters are published at novelhall.com

What gets bigger the more you take away?

The answer is Loss the more you take away, the greater the loss. But at the same time, this loss can become something so much more; Rage, Grief, and the flames of vengeance can damn a million souls.

So what do really want from me? You heal me, feed me. We arent the best labourers. There are plenty of better options, any of the gang grunts would be better. Regari said.

Capability can be built up. What I need is loyalty. Tim replied with a wave of his hand.

If say I were to get a room, is it safe for someone who say couldnt defend himself? I asked innocently.

Yes, our security is very robust, sir. the Impid squeaked in response.

Excellent, you see someone like me would be feeling quite angry if someone were to I paused as I sensed something happening behind me.

The room had gone quiet, and I turned around to see this group of finely dressed brutes. One of them seemed much more well-dressed than the rest. The group of three were making a beeline right for Mahaila.

I could just sit back and watch, but where would be the fun in that?

Ill be right back, I said to the Impid as I walked over to the four brutes who were making a piss-poor attempt at intimidating Mahaila. She told me that this would happen many times all across hell, especially in the Wrath Ring. We still had to meet Alastor later in the inner city, so we might as well get used to this.

Mind telling me why you are picking up strays on my turf? the lead brute said as he loomed over Mahaila. On her part, she just remained seated as she looked up at him, clearly unimpressed.

Because it pleases me, thats why, Mahaila said as she arched a brow, and her tone made it sound like she was talking to an idiot.

I could tell the brutes were getting angry, in the mean time I picked up a nearby bottle off the table and slowly approached them from behind.

Right when the brutes seemed to be about to get physical, I cracked the bottle over the head of one of the brutes. I then slugged the other one across the face gently and half his teeth clattered to the stone floor like a set of dice. The last two including the leader turned around in shock and Mahaila stood up to deliver one of her signature kicks to the back of the last grunt. Meanwhile, I reached forward and grabbed the leader by the throat before lifting him off the ground.

That kick from Mahaila was nasty. She obviously held back and was really pulling her punches, or at least pulling her kicks. If she went full force like when she did with me, that guy would be a red mist. What she did manage to do was to shatter that poor idiots spine, he was still alive, but he would be left crippled without some healing magic.

Urkk the most well-dressed brute gasped as he scrabbled at his throat.

Dont kill him. We dont want the mess. Mahaila said calmly as she lightly dusted off her clothes.

Why? Afraid to get your hands dirty? I replied with a grin. I get it when she said, we dont want to draw too much attention to ourselves. But on the other hand, have you seen this city? I dont care how powerful Satan is. Nothing short of a hive will be able to keep track of a city this size. You could probably cram all of Elysia into this one city. It would be a horrible place to live in, but you could technically live there.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the demon reach for something on his belt. I looked down curiously, and I saw him draw a knife. He thrust it forward, and it went into my belly. Or at least it was stopped dead at my armoured exoskeleton.

I could sense the brute who lost half his teeth was getting up, and I could hear the distinct sound of a bottle being picked up. I turned around just as the bottle came down on my head. The bottle shattered, and I just calmly stared at the brute. He would probably gape if not for the fact his face was stuck in a permanent gape thanks to his broken jaw.

You done? I asked dryly as I felt the lead brute give me another feeble stab in the ribs.

Hes turning purple, Mahaila commented, and I turned back around in confusion.

Purple? Dont people turn blue first?

Oh right, red skin.

I released the leader, and he dropped to the floor, gasping as he clutched his neck. I could see a ring of ugly purple bruises start to appear around his neck.

Now then, what do you want? I asked as I leered down at the gasping demon.

Wait till the boss hears about this. the demon spat as he coughed, still trying to catch his breath.

Oh, you have a boss, I said as I knelt down in front of him and gave him my best savage grin.

Part of the reason we came here was to learn about this place. A more arrogant and lazy person would just learn about those in power. However, Cecilia and I crawled our way to the top from the bottom. We know all too well that understanding the little folk was important.

So it seems time to meet the people running the lives of the woeful misbegotten.

Alastor was expecting us soon, but I didnt care. A bit of chaos kept him on his toes; if I followed his schedule too strictly, he might start to think I was accommodating or something. I cant have a reputation to uphold.

That sounds great and really convenient. Today is full of lucky coincidences. I said with a wide grin that sent a thrill of fear down the demons spine.

So how about you bring me to your boss

So I can pay my respects, of course