Gods: Start with Goblins

At the same time, I will do my best to serve the demons in return for your generosity."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the entire hall froze instantly, becoming tense and oppressive, as if even the air had stopped flowing. The demon soldiers gathered around, their steps heavy and powerful, surrounding the dragon, forming an airtight circle. Their eyes were full of vigilance and hostility, like a cheetah staring at its prey, ready to launch a fatal attack at any time. They had never expected that there would be such a scheming, unknown undercover hidden among their own people. This was undoubtedly a huge blow and threat to them.

Seeing this, Jiaolong couldn't help but secretly groan in his heart. He felt as if he was pushed to the forefront and could be swallowed by the storm at any time. He knew very well that his current situation was extremely dangerous. If he was not careful, he might die here and become a victim of the demons. He hurriedly defended himself, "Sir, I am innocent! Although I have had contact with the human race, it was completely out of helplessness. I was injured and dying at the time, and it was a doctor from the human race who saved me and saved my life. I have never had the intention of betraying the demons, and I am not an undercover! Please investigate and give me justice!"

However, his excuses did not seem to have much effect. The demon soldiers were still highly alert to him, their eyes were full of suspicion and distrust, as if every word of the dragon was a lie, and every action was a disguise. Some soldiers even began to discuss in a low voice. Although their voices were low, they were full of hostility: "Humph, you say it lightly, who knows if you are making up a story? A human doctor saved you? Can you believe such nonsense?" "That's right, the smell on your body is clearly the smell of the human race, and you still want to quibble?"

Jiaolong listened to these harsh comments, his heart filled with helplessness and anger. He knew that no matter what he said at this moment, it would be difficult to change the demon soldiers' views on him. But he couldn't just give up, he had to find a way to prove his innocence and clear himself of suspicion. So, he took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and then said loudly: "My lord, I am willing to accept any investigation, and even willing to prove my innocence with my life. Please give me a chance to find out the truth and give myself justice!"

Luo Dan looked at Jiaolong's determined eyes, and a trace of doubt flashed through his mind. He knew that things were not that simple, and whether Jiaolong was really an undercover agent still needed further investigation. So, he slowly spoke, with a hint of majesty and compassion in his voice: "Okay, Jiaolong, I will give you a chance. But you must understand that this opportunity is not given in vain. You must go all out to find out the truth and prove your innocence. At the same time, I will send people to assist you and ensure your safety. But if you dare to make any unusual moves, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Seeing this, Luo Dan gently waved his hand, with a kind of majesty that could not be ignored, signaling the restless demon soldiers around to calm down. He slowly walked in front of the dragon, and every step seemed so steady and powerful, as if every step was stepping on the hearts of everyone. He stared at the dragon deeply, and that look seemed to penetrate the layers of fog, directly see through his soul, and explore the truth hidden in the deepest part.

"Jiaolong, I know you are very nervous now, and your heart may be filled with fear and anxiety." Luo Dan's voice was low and powerful, and every word was clearly heard by everyone, as if it had a magical power to soothe people's hearts. "But you don't have to worry. We, the demons, have always been fair and just in our rewards and punishments. As long as you have not betrayed the demons and have not harmed their interests, we will naturally not embarrass you, let alone convict you easily."

Hearing this, Jiaolong felt a surge of warmth in his heart, like a ray of sunshine in winter, warming his heart. He knew that although he was in danger and was misunderstood and suspected by everyone, there was still someone like Lord Luodan who was reasonable, fair and selfless. He looked at Luodan gratefully, tears flashing in his eyes, and said respectfully: "Thank you for your keen insight and not being fooled by the superficial illusion. I will do my best to serve the demon clan, and go through fire and water without hesitation, in order to repay your generosity and trust in me."

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Luo Dan looked at Jiao Long's sincere and determined eyes, and nodded secretly in his heart. He knew that although Jiao Long was under suspicion, his heart was still full of loyalty and love for the demons. Such a warrior was a precious treasure of the demons and could not be easily lost. So, he patted Jiao Long on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Jiao Long, I appreciate your kindness. But you must understand that proving your innocence is not only for yourself, but also for the entire demons. I hope you can stay calm, fully cooperate with our investigation, find out the truth as soon as possible, and give yourself justice."

Hearing this, Jiaolong nodded solemnly. He knew that he had a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, which not only concerned his own survival, but also the future and stability of the demon clan. He secretly vowed that no matter how great the difficulties and challenges he encountered, he would persevere, find out the truth, prove his innocence, and contribute his strength to the demon clan.

At this time, the atmosphere in the hall gradually eased. Although the demon soldiers were still wary of the dragon, their eyes were less hostile and suspicious, and more expectant and trusting. They knew that with Lord Luodan here, the truth would be revealed to the world.

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Luo Dan nodded slightly, and the smile on his face was like a warm spring sun, warm yet majestic. His deep eyes sparkled with wisdom, as if he had seen through the complexity and twists and turns behind this storm. "Okay, Jiaolong, I received your statement." His voice was steady and powerful, and every word was clearly heard by everyone. "I know that although this storm has subsided temporarily, the truth behind it is like a treasure hidden in the fog, and we need to further explore and dig. However, with your frank statement, I believe that no matter how tortuous the truth is, the truth will come out."

In the dark and tense hall of the Demon Clan's palace, the lights flickered, casting mottled shadows on the walls like ghosts. The demon soldiers surrounded the dragon, their figures were tall and mighty, like insurmountable mountains. The atmosphere was so tense that it seemed as if the air was about to freeze, and even breathing became cautious, for fear of accidentally breaking this delicate balance.

"Yes, do you really think we are fools? Can't you see through all the sweet talk you've done!" A demon soldier suddenly shouted loudly, his voice echoing in the empty hall like thunder, full of questioning and dissatisfaction. His eyes were like a sharp sword, piercing the dragon's heart, as if to penetrate it and explore the secret hidden in the deepest part.

Jiaolong's heart trembled when he heard this. He knew that although he had expressed his position, he still needed to make more efforts to completely clear himself of suspicion. He took a deep breath, trying to keep himself calm, and then slowly said: "Brother, I understand your anger and doubts. But what I want to tell you is that every word I said is sincere, and I have never had the intention of betraying the demon clan. Everything I did was for the future and stability of the demon clan. If you don't believe me, I can accept any form of investigation, and I am even willing to prove my innocence with my life."——————————

As soon as Jiaolong finished speaking, a discussion broke out in the hall. Some demon soldiers expressed their belief in Jiaolong and thought he should be given a chance to prove himself, while others were still skeptical and thought Jiaolong might be playing tricks.

Luo Dan watched this scene and couldn't help thinking in his heart. He knew that in order to thoroughly find out the truth, more evidence and clues were needed. So, he slowly spoke, with a hint of majesty and compassion in his voice: "Okay, enough of the fuss! Whether Jiaolong is innocent or not cannot be determined by us arguing here. I will personally lead a team to investigate what Jiaolong said. Before the truth is found out, I hope everyone can stay calm and don't act rashly. Jiaolong, you should also be prepared to accept our investigation at any time."

Luo Dan's words were like a stream of fresh air, instantly calming the noise in the hall. The demon soldiers nodded in obedience, and Jiaolong breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that although he was still under suspicion, he at least had a chance to prove himself. He secretly vowed that no matter how great the difficulties and challenges he encountered, he would persevere, find out the truth, and prove his innocence.

"That's right! You did this right under our noses. What ulterior motives do you have? Don't think we can't see it. Your every move can't escape our eyes!" Another soldier echoed, his tone full of anger and disdain, as if Jiaolong's behavior had touched his bottom line. He waved the weapon in his hand, and the cold edge flashed under the light, as if ready to launch a fatal attack on Jiaolong at any time.

"That's right, tell us the truth and all the plots and schemes behind you. Maybe there is still a chance of survival! Otherwise, don't blame us for being rude. Don't regret it then!" Another soldier shouted loudly, his voice was hoarse and powerful, revealing a strong threat. He clenched his fists, veins bulging, as if ready to rush up and teach Jiaolong a profound lesson at any time.

Their words came at Jiaolong like a violent storm, each sentence was full of questions and accusations, making him feel unprecedented pressure. Jiaolong felt his heartbeat speed up and his breathing became rapid, as if the whole world was collapsing at this moment.

Jiaolong was completely stunned by this sudden accusation. He widened his eyes, which were full of confusion and helplessness. He looked at the angry faces around him, and every look seemed to want to devour him. What does this have to do with him? He never knew, and never participated in any conspiracy or trickery. He just wanted to serve the demon clan in peace and stability, why did it become like this?

"I... I really don't know what you are talking about." Jiaolong spoke with difficulty. His voice was trembling and weak, as if it would be drowned out by the surrounding noise at any time. "I have never done anything to betray the demons, nor have I participated in any conspiracy. Please believe me and give me a chance to explain."

However, his explanation did not seem to have much effect. The demon soldiers still glared at him angrily, as if every word he said was a lie and every action he took was a disguise. Jiaolong felt a deep sense of powerlessness. He did not know how to prove his innocence and get rid of this unprovoked disaster.

At this moment, Luo Dan's voice sounded again, like a flash of lightning that cut through the darkness: "Okay, stop arguing! No one can easily make a conclusion before the matter is investigated clearly. Jiaolong, calm down first and tell us the whole story in detail. We will listen carefully and do our best to verify it. If you are really innocent, we will naturally not embarrass you; but if you are hiding something, don't blame us for being rude."

Luo Dan's words were like a stream of fresh air, instantly calming the noise in the hall. All the demon soldiers fell silent, their eyes focused on Jiaolong, waiting for his explanation. Jiaolong also took a deep breath and began to slowly tell his story, hoping to use this opportunity to prove his innocence and clear himself of suspicion.

"I really don't know! How could I lie about something like this?" Jiaolong hurriedly explained. There was a tremor in his voice, which was a natural reaction caused by tension and fear, but more of it was firmness and innocence, as if the purity and loyalty in his heart could penetrate all misunderstandings and suspicions. "I was just hunted by the human race, and I escaped here after going through untold hardships! How could I be an undercover agent, or do something sweet to deceive everyone? My loyalty to the demon race is witnessed by heaven and earth!"

His words were full of sincerity and earnestness, however, this did not completely dispel the doubts of the demon soldiers. In the hall, the silent atmosphere was like a heavy dark cloud, covering everyone's heart. The demon soldiers still maintained a high degree of vigilance and suspicion towards him, their eyes were full of distrust and hostility, as if the dragon was a poisonous snake lurking in the dark, which could bring fatal harm to the demons at any time.

"Humph, you said you didn't know? Then why is there a human aura on your body? This aura is so strong that it almost covers up your demonic characteristics." A soldier asked coldly. His voice was like an ice blade in the cold wind, piercing the vitals of the dragon. (End of this chapter)