Book 2: Chapter 136: Something is different here (8)

Book 2: Chapter 136: Something is different here (8)

Cale asked with a disgruntled look on his face, not caring that the Sage Demon was sweating profusely.

And what is that situation?

Chief Eunuch Wi could not pay attention to the fact that young master Kim was speaking completely different from his usual respectful tone.

Did he say that bastard?

He was still in shock at the fact that Cale had called the Heavenly Demon, that bastard.

Ahem. Ahem. You see

The Sage Demon slowly looked away from the disgruntled Cale and answered.

Originally, the Heavenly Demon wished to ask you to join him when he dined with the four candidates, young master Kim-nim.

Cale decided to listen to what the Sage Demon had to say and leaned back on the chair with his arms crossed.

"This was to confirm whether any of the candidates were living jiangshis.

Cale nodded his head.

That was a necessary task.

And the reason he chose it to be during a meal was because he thought that the best story would be telling the candidates that they are greeting a member of the Imperial family.

He nodded his head this time as well.

That won't work.

However, Cale opposed that idea.

"Excuse me?

Most importantly, it cannot be a meal.

Priest Durst would faint as soon as he got near the Heavenly Demon.

Cale informed the Sage Demon about Priest Durst and that he was the one who could find the living jiangshis.

S, someone like that exists?

The Sage Demon seemed quite flabbergasted as he gasped in shock.

If he faints when he sees the Heavenly Demon-nim and dry heaves when he sees a living jiangshis, it truly seems difficult to have that Noble Warrior accompany you to a meal.

It is.

Thats a relief.

Cale looked at the Sage Demon after hearing that response.

It was originally supposed to be during a meal but I wanted to tell you that the situation had changed.

Cale felt iffy about this but motioned to the Sage Demon with his eyes to continue.

I suppose the factions behind each candidate became anxious after being informed about this meal that they made a move.

Cale slightly scowled after hearing that.

The Heavenly Demon cannot even plan a meal as he pleases? This seems different from what I have heard about the Heavenly Demon's position in the Demon Cult.

The Demon Cult supposedly allowed for under the surface fights between the candidates until the heir was decided.

Furthermore, they welcomed candidates openly battling or their factions having fair fights as well. This was because the Demon Cult valued the survival of the fittest.

It was also the reason the current Heavenly Demon was able to rise to his position despite not having much to his name.

Which was why it made no sense that the Heavenly Demon could not even schedule a meal as he pleased.

The Heavenly Demon is also not someone who would sit by and let something like that happen.

The Sage Demon answered Cale's question.

There is one of the Eight Pavilions that has not given their support for any of the candidates. That is the Law and Etiquettes Pavilion. It is the place that oversees the laws and etiquettes of the Demon Cult.

Laws and Etiquettes.

Cale could tell how things ended up like this as soon as he heard that. He spoke before the Sage Demon could say anything.

A member of the Imperial family has publicly visited the Demon Cult-

Yes sir. This is the first visit in about 300 years.Updated from novelbIn.(c)om

Anyway, the Law and Etiquettes Pavilion must have said something to the Heavenly Demon about following the proper laws and etiquettes for such a visit?

That is right, young master-nim.

They didn't say anything wrong there, so They probably asked to create an official meeting so that it does not seem disrespectful to the Imperial Palace, especially since the heir has yet to be chosen?

Yes sir. That is correct.

Cale's face looked unsettled while the Sage Demon, who was nodding his head in agreement to what Cale was saying, wiped his forehead with a handkerchief and added on.

The Pavilion Master of the Law and Etiquettes Pavilion is the eldest of all of the Demon Cults staff right now and has been working since the days of the former Heavenly Demon. Even the Heavenly Demon cannot easily ignore that seniors opinion.

Its obvious he's a damn stickler for the rules.

Thats right! Young master Kim-nim, youre able to figure out a person's true nature by just hearing a bit about them!

The Sage Demon complimented Cale but Cale was indifferent about it.

Wuxia novels always have an old Elder or person in charge in each major force who is such a stickler for the rules.

Cale let out a sigh. He felt as if things were getting extremely annoying.

The Sage Demon warily looked at him before smiling brightly and slowly commenting.

Young master-nim, honestly speaking, you do not need to worry much about it.

I thought you wanted me to take a look at the candidates for the future leader of the Demon Cult and let you know?

That is also just for formalities.

The Sage Demon honestly answered.

Honestly speaking, the Law and Etiquettes Pavilion want us to do that for formalities and the Eight Pavilions and Eight Battalions do not want the process affected by the evaluation of an outsider.

Then why were they against the meal?

They are just worried that the Heavenly Demon would listen to you, young master Kim-nim, and affect the candidate rankings.

Cale felt relieved after hearing what the Sage Demon said next.

Most importantly, the Heavenly Demon does not listen to others. Our liege is someone who will choose an heir as he pleases.

Cale had a relaxed smile on his face after hearing that.

So basically, the Heavenly Demon will let my words in one ear and out the other? In that case, I can do it without feeling any sort of burden. I will just be tactful and say one or two good things about the candidates.

That much shouldn't be that bad.

Cale was feeling relieved and did not notice the Sage Demon wiping the sweat off his forehead.

He made another comment to the Sage Demon.

However, we will need to think a bit about how to find the living jiangshis.

Indeed, young master-nim.

Since things are like this anyway, the Eight Pavilions and Eight Battalions, and the four candidates Lets take a look at all of them at once.

Priest Durst would have to work extremely hard but wouldnt it be better to take care of it all at once?

Cale watched the Sage Demon leaving while saying that he will come back with a schedule and asked the invisible Raon.

You said that the Dominating Aura is similar to the Heavenly Demon's aura?

Thats right, human! It also felt a bit like Choi Han as well.

Tap. Tap. Cale tapped on the armrest while thinking for a bit before speaking to Ron who was quietly standing in the corner.

Ron. What are Choi Han and Choi Jung Soo doing?

He thought that they might have seen the future Demon Cult as something they don't need.

The Demon Cult would either get so weak that they would not need to worry about them or maybe they would disappear completely.

The Great War of the Triumvirate.

If the war really did happen and it became quite serious, the government would get involved.

If the Blue Bloods were not trying to completely destroy this Central Plains world, they would try to settle things at some point, and a sacrificial pawn may be necessary.

They seem to have chosen the Demon Cult as the sacrifice.

The Demon Cult was fitting as they would be the ones to start the Great War of the Triumvirate.

It looks like I'm not the only one who has figured that out.

The Right Guard was smiling but his face was full of concern.

I'm sure this report was delivered to the Sage Demon and Heavenly Demon as well.

Cale thought that the Sage Demon would have an even better understanding of all of this than himself.

I'll need to go and hear from him.

Cale heard the name of the two living jiangshis through the Right Guard's sound transmission as he walked into the garden.

There was a large pond at the center of the garden.

Next to the stylish pond surrounded by willow trees was a pavilion that was open on all sides like a gazebo.

He could see the people sitting there.

There are about twenty people.

Not everybody was seated at the same level.

The Heavenly Demon was seated at the highest level, the candidates at one level lower, and the rest of them on the lowest level.

I wonder where my seat is.

Cale leisurely walked and tried to peek at the four candidates.

He then saw it.

Some people stood up after noticing him.

They were getting ready to show their respects.

The Heavenly Demon was standing stiffly next to them.

He walked down the levels with a gruff look on his face and approached Cale.

Cale still walked leisurely.

There are two women and two men.

The candidates seemed to be in their late teens or early to mid-twenties.

Ill just say some good things later.

Cale confirmed that thought when he heard Raons voice.

Human, those refreshments look delicious! Dont forget to pack some for me!

Cale was nonchalantly nodding his head when he flinched.

Huh? Human!

Raon called out to him.

Cale!

The cheapskate urgently shouted.

Fuck!

Cale could see the Heavenly Demon staggering.

I thought they said that he never showed any signs in front of his subordinates!

Why is he staggering like that right now?!

A shocked Sage Demon tried to support him but the Heavenly Demon stopped him.

He tried to stand up straight.

However, the Sage Demon said something and grabbed the Heavenly Demon.

The Heavenly Demon rejected his help again.

It could not be helped.

Human! Its dead mana!

Black smoke was coming out of the Heavenly Demons mouth.

It was slowly getting thicker.

Black smoke was slowly becoming visible in his ears as well.

Oh, come on! I thought they said I just need to drink some tea and evaluate people! Fuck!

Cale held back the swearing and a whirlwind gathered at his ankles.

It was Raon's magic.

Cale quickly headed toward the pavilion and entered.

Young master-nim!

Cale walked past the shocked people, the Sage Demon shouting out his name, and headed toward the Heavenly Demon.

However, his condition seemed weird.

U, gh-

He seemed a bit different from the Heavenly Demon he knew.

The moment he realized that

Young master-nim, the other Heavenly Demon seems to be trying to wake up!

He heard the Sage Demons urgent sound transmission.

Something like this has never happened before! Why is this happening all of a sudden, especially to the point that he is releasing black smoke-?!

Cale heard Raons voice as the Sage Demon was unable to hide his anxiety.

Human! I just heard another sound transmission and I think I need to tell you!

The bright voice continued.

Two people just said the following!

Cale stopped moving after hearing the comments.

The top side has allowed us to change our plans. Let us show them that the Heavenly Demon is crazy. All things for the glory of the Blood Cult.

Thank you very much. It is quite difficult to control the living jiangshis of the Demon Cult. All glory to the glorious Blood Demon.

Would you look at that? The living jiangshis are not the problem. It is that there are spies from the Blood Cult here right now?

Cale's eyes clouded over.

Translator's Comments

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