Chapter 197: Integration Of The Humans

Kolo City.

Peiti and the twelve high-ranking officials were ready. These twelve individuals were the governors or garrison commanders of the five cities in the Kolo region. Most of them were also part of the Kolo family. At this moment, they were surrendering to the Demon King, forsaking their previous identities and honor.

Everyone was assembled, and the gold collected from the five cities was packed and ready. Thanks to the unique nature of the Kolo region, even though it was just a county, it was wealthier than most count's territories in the southern border.

Gru, leading about a hundred orcish soldiers, carried the gold into the teleportation field. In just two days, he had swiftly plundered approximately four hundred million continental gold coins' worth of gold. This was roughly equivalent to thirty to forty million Demon King gold, which they would send back in one go. There would be plenty more to plunder in the future.

"Prepare yourselves! You are about to arrive at the capital city!"

"Remember, do not look or ask too much. Everything in the capital city is classified, and no leaks are allowed!"

The Dark Dragon King said with a stern expression, "If anyone dares to violate this, I will make them regret their existence in this world!"

Peiti and the others were taken aback. Over the past two days, the Dark Dragon King had instilled in them a nightmarish sense of oppression. They already held him in the same reverence as one would a deity and would not dare to utter even half a word.

After Long Yi's instructions, he glanced at Sun Liu.

"Initiate the teleportation!"

"Understood!"

The Skydrake Archpriest, Sun Liu, raised his staff and struck the ground, instantly summoning a massive teleportation field. Within it were Gru and over a hundred orcish soldiers carrying the gold, as well as Long Yi, Peiti, and a dozen others.

"..."

Peiti could not believe her eyes. "A spatial teleportation field?"

This kind of teleportation field that could be activated anywhere and anytime was something she had never seen or heard of before. It seemed that the Demon King's forces were filled with talented individuals. In her eyes, ever since the former lord had gained the status of a Hero, forming the Divine Sword Heroes Guild, the fate of Kolo had been sealed, destined for tragedy.

The next moment, the teleportation field activated, and Peiti found herself in a place enshrouded in dense mist. This fog was not natural; it was an extremely potent magical mist, preventing her from discerning the full extent of the city. However, even in this haze, Peiti was astounded. She could clearly sense that this was a city of miracles, with a grandeur and miraculous construction beyond imagination. Every brick and tile seemed to be crafted with special techniques, radiating energy and enchanted effects. Peiti could faintly feel that the entire city was filled with powerful enchanted constructs, making it almost unbelievable.

Furthermore, the moment she arrived, Peiti noticed that her strength, reflexes, perception, vitality, spirit, and all her abilities had undergone a comprehensive enhancement. This city had a strengthening effect on her. In this place, she felt at least twice as powerful as she would in a normal environment! It was unbelievable, almost beyond comprehension. Before she could explore more, the thirteen of them were brought into the Demon Dragon Castle.

The Demon King's castle, rivaling a palace in grandeur, had doors that were dozens of meters high, easily allowing creatures as large as giants to enter and exit. As humans with a much smaller stature, they could not help but feel a profound sense of oppression when walking in such a place.

The Demon King chuckled. "Let it go, it's not that big of a deal. The others are fine."

As he spoke, twelve fox-kin maids approached, each holding a cup of blood wine. The Demon King spoke calmly, "Since you have chosen to pledge your loyalty to me, do not entertain thoughts of playing petty tricks behind my back. As long as you serve me with sincerity and wholeheartedly, you will receive the rewards you deserve, and today's choices will not be in vain."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Peiti and the twelve others hastily bowed their heads. They finally felt the oppressive aura that had hung over them diminish. They each took the cups of blood wine offered by the fox-kin maids and drank it all in one go, cementing their control under the true Demon King.

Satisfied, Zhang Nu nodded and said, "Li Si."

The Sky Drake Sovereign stepped forward, saying, "I'm here, my master."

Zhang Nu continued, "You will take them through the next steps, instructing them on what to do and what not to do. Guide them through their roles."

The Sky Drake Sovereign nodded, replying, "Understood, my master."

Li Si then led the twelve newcomers away for further employee training.

Zhang Nu turned to Long Yi and said, "You performed well this time. Once the interval for the baptism is complete, return to Darkness City on your own and undergo the next baptism."

Long Yi expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you for your grace, my master."

Zhang Nu cautioned, "The commotion you caused this time was substantial, but it's the effect I desired. You will face significant pressure in the future, and when necessary, I will send Zhang San, Li Si, or Nancilia to assist you."

"While I may not hold Duke Bachor in high regard, he is not an easy fodder to deal with. Thunder Empire boasts a multitude of skilled individuals, both within its official ranks and among its hidden powerhouses like the Undying Phoenix, Hubert. You must be even more cautious and vigilant."

Long Yi replied firmly, "To share your burdens and lay down our lives for you, my master, is the highest honor for us."

The game had just begun. The Chaos Federation and the Thunder Empire were destined for a prolonged confrontation. Facing such a colossal behemoth, Zhang Nu could not afford to be complacent. That was why he deliberately revealed some of his strength, but not the full extent. With the appearance of the Dark Dragon King as bait, he had already enticed many big fish to bite. These fat catches would be enough to satisfy the Chaos Federation, the Darkness City, and the Demon King for a while.

Next, Zhang Nu met with the orc city lord, Gru, to convert the plundered gold. He gained a staggering 38 million gold in one go. Gru had been performing well recently, so Zhang Nu decided to bestow a Demon Lord's Baptism upon him. Gru recently had a breakthrough during the Holy King's Baptism. At present, he was only at the early stage of Level 4. After the Demon King's Baptism, he immediately reached the late stage of Level 4.

"Thank you! Your Majesty! Thank you! Your Majesty!"

The orc city lord was overjoyed. With this pace, by training in the Tower of Lost Trials for a while and solidifying his foundation in Qi and martial arts, he would be able to become a Level 5 lord during the next Baptism. Gru deeply realized how correct of a decision it was to follow the Demon King. Now, not only was Berserk Beast City thriving, but he himself was making rapid progress. His strength was already on par with the former city lord."