Chapter 95: The Sisters and the Demon

He inhaled the scent of nature and enjoyed the fresh breeze ruffling his hair as he observed the vast plain. Stalks of grass swayed gently, morning dew sparkling under the sunlight. A few flowers came to break the monotony of green, adding red, yellow, and white in a harmonious mix.

He had missed all these small yet meaningful details the first time he passed by. But now, he smiled at the beauty of nature.

The chuckles of the three sisters he transported added to the serene scenery.

However, he didn't have too much time to waste, not when the boxes of meat would rot. And if it did, he would lose his future earnings.

Despite the risk, a grin crept on his lips as he turned to the sisters.

"Welcome to Adam's bullet cart." Amusement laced his voice as he continued. "You might experience shaking and bumps on the way, so hold on tight and enjoy the sensation of speed."

The sisters tilted their heads, confused by the lord's terminology. Still, he had warned them before leaving, so they shrugged, pointed their fingers in the right direction, and tied pieces of fabric lying on the wood. Like seatbelts, they passed through the cart's structure to secure their torso against the rail and increase their safety.

Meanwhile, he clenched and unclenched his fists around the cart's handle. His legs tensed next, the muscle's fibers pulsing with demonic essence.

Yet, he didn't control it to achieve this result. Or rather, it was always active now. Sёarᴄh the nôvelFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

His grin broadened on his face as he stomped the ground.

"Time to try what 892 points of demonic essence passively boosting me can do!"

Before his words could linger, motes of soil flew into the surroundings, painting the clear sky brown. The wind whistled in his ears, sending his hair waltzing behind him as exhilaration gripped his heart.

"Hahaha!"

After a quick glance at the sisters, noticing the disbelief coloring their faces, he revelled in the sensation of freedom as the scenery blurred past him.

Faster than a horse, he crossed the plain in the blink of an eye and stepped on a dirt road snaking further south.

Without a shadow of a doubt, he trod it, dust rising in his wake as he sped in the distance.

He saw valleys and mountains on his way before a sparkling river entered his eyes when the morning sun reached its zenith.

Despite the hundreds of kilometers he had already crossed, besides the sweat covering his forehead and torso, he didn't feel that tired. Still, he paused for half an hour to let the sisters stretch their limbs and drink.

Then, he resumed his charge, finding the journey more boring than anything else after several hours. After all, his vitality was high in the first place. With the demonic essence added? He wouldn't tire so long as he managed his pace.

And finally, once the sky turned bright orange and the sun began dipping down over the horizon, a medium-sized city registered in his green eyes.

Walls built of spotless white bricks reached six or seven meters into the sky. He noticed small dots covering them, probably windows from which soldiers could use defensive mechanisms. Even if he was in a realm filled with mana, Qi, and demonic essence, he didn't doubt that the good old boiling oil and heavy rocks used during siege battles wouldn't make a killing here, too.

After all, not everyone could walk on the path of power, not even demons.

Observing the city, he slowed not to attract the attention of the few carriages and caravans ahead. But also because of the thin veil of blue encasing the place in a cocoon.

He tucked his fingers around his chin, a pensive glint flashing in his eyes.

'Do they have a mana barrier? Mhh. I'll research its capabilities during our stay. But as I thought, we can't raid the place yet. Not before reaching the fourth tier or higher and not when a human capable of raising such a broad barrier lives inside.'

A deep sigh escaped his lips as he turned to the sisters.

He gazed at them, his eyes narrowed into slits to create a tense atmosphere.

"If anyone asks you what happened, here is the official version: you escaped the bandits and met me on the road. I'm a teenager who always dreamed of becoming a knight. I saved money for years to buy this armor and begin my journey. When I saw your plight, I helped you escape your pursuers, and we slowly made our way back to the city together." His tone hardened. "No mention of demons or territory.

And don't call me my lord! Just Adam will do."

The sisters nodded before Laura stepped out.

"On your side, never remove your helmet under any pretext." She leaned forward on the cart, pointing at his horns. "They look more draconic than demonic. So we can pass them as your helmet's decoration. But the moment you remove it, there will be no hiding. Everyone will chase you down."

Lilia stepped up next, her bright smile illuminating the dreary atmosphere.

"Don't worry too much. No one will believe you're a demon just by seeing you. In fact, I think they'd rather believe you are some beast kin because of your scales." She planted her fists on her hips and nodded at her sister. "But she's right. We're never wary enough, especially in this dangerous city."

He ruffled their hair playfully and took their advice to heart before pulling the cart at a moderate pace to the city gates.

After queuing for a boring half an hour, one of the ten guards came to meet them.

Wearing standard armor stamped with the city's blazon, he struck his halberd shaft on the paved road in an intimidating show. Continue your saga on m|v-l'e -NovelFire.net

"Your names and purpose for entering the city."

His heart raced against his chest, the wild beatings deafening him as icy sweat trailed down his spine. It was the moment of truth. Will the guard see through his true nature and sound the alert, or will he successfully enter the city?

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AN: Hello guys! We're inching on chapter one hundred and I hope you're as eager as I am for the story's first conquest arc.

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