Becoming a wet nurse is not the end of the story.

If I don't leave now, I probably won't be able to get back. I hope the Demon King doesn't issue a kill order against me. This girl is a complete troublemaker.

Watching Krastrum disappear hastily into a ripple, Lin Xueyin shook her head with a wry smile. She was truly sorry, but she preferred pretty, cute girls; as for men, she could only apologize.

"Are the demons about to send troops?"

Lin Xueyin frowned slightly, looking at everything around her, her thoughts unreadable.

Time flies, really flies. So fast that the sun rises and sets in the blink of an eye. It always makes Lin Xueyin feel like Krastrum only came to see her yesterday.

However, nearly half a month has actually passed. Life is peaceful and routine, but in my heart, a shadow has been growing ever larger with the passage of time.

Thinking back to when Duchess Pandelina came to visit her, Irabel looked at her with reverence, and she was very polite to her, even showing great dissatisfaction with the treatment she received.

"Pastor Lin, don't worry, I will definitely exonerate you when I come back this time. Those damned nobles are good for nothing but scheming and plotting behind people's backs."

Pandelina's indignant tone was a clear expression of sympathy for Lin Xueyin. Lin Xueyin, on the other hand, remained calm and quietly observed the Duke.

"Your Grace, I have something to tell you, and I hope you will listen to it."

Pandelina was startled by her serious expression; the message she was about to deliver was definitely not a simple farewell.

"The demons are about to advance north and east. I think you should understand what this means."

"What? The demons are about to march east? Why haven't the intelligence agencies given any feedback?"

Pandelina looked at the girl in front of her with suspicion and disbelief. How could the girl know something that even her intelligence department didn't know? Wasn't she supposed to have never met any outsiders? How could she know such a thing?

"Pastor Lin, where did you hear this news from?"

Despite some doubts, Pandelina still wanted to find out the source of the girl's information in order to verify the authenticity of the matter.

"Yes, Yukine, how do you know about this? We didn't know at all."

Irabel was also somewhat surprised. She visited Lin Xueyin every day, but she had never heard her mention this matter. Why would she remind her when Duke Pandelina was about to send troops?

"I cannot disclose the source of this information."

After a moment of silence, Lin Xueyin still didn't reveal Krastrum's name. After all, even if she did, someone would have to believe her. However, this hesitant refusal only aroused more suspicion.

With a slight frown, the duchess, who was known as the Iron-Blooded Rose, did not voice her suspicions.

"Since it's inconvenient to talk about it, then let it go. But, little girl, don't tell anyone else about this."

His eyes were fixed on the girl's body, a hint of helplessness on his face. Although he believed this girl wouldn't betray him, once this matter was revealed, those nobles would inevitably force her to tell the whole story.

Since this little girl chose to keep it a secret from Princess Irabel, the origin of her identity is suspicious. It's better not to let her reveal it if possible.

"Thank you, I know what to do, but, Your Highness..."

"Just call me Pandelina."

Pandelina gently waved her hand, interrupting Lin Xueyin's words. She looked at the girl with interest, anticipating what she would say next.

"I think that committing all our troops to the northern battlefield is a risk in itself. If we cannot extricate ourselves from the quagmire of war in time, the demons will easily seize the opportunity to attack us, given the relentless pressure from the demons."

"Yes, yes, please continue..."

"Although I don't know exactly what happened in the north, I believe that once our empire is weakened, the demon army will arrive in an instant. At that time, the northern troops will have no chance to return to their aid. We might really be..."

"Don't worry, we're going there with the goal of a quick victory. Besides, even if the demons send troops, it won't be easy for them to break through the many passes of our Hundred Thousand Mountains."

Pandelina understood Lin Xueyin's words, but how could they simply give up when the war had already reached this point? The nobles were thinking that after defeating the beastmen, they would turn their attention to defending against the demons. At that time, the north and the east would unite, and perhaps they could deter the demons from making any rash moves.

However, Lin Xueyin understood the other party's thoughts and knew about their confidence, but she was still filled with unease. Back in World War I, Germany had the same idea: to defeat France in the west first and then launch a full-scale attack on Russia, but what was the result?

On two battlefields, one was in a state of stalemate, while the other was attacked from the rear, resulting in a complete defeat.

But what could she say? What else could she do? Looking at the princess and the duke of the empire, even if she spoke, they would still be helpless.

This is an open conspiracy. The demons have blatantly placed a piece of fat meat in front of them. Even if they know it's poisoned, they will still be hungry and greedy, and they will risk their lives to pick it up.

She sighed helplessly. Ultimately, it all came down to self-interest. However, Lin Xueyin didn't go out; only if she did would she understand—it wasn't just those nobles.

Even the ordinary people of the human race themselves held a supportive attitude towards this northern campaign. They didn't understand what political maneuvering meant, much less that sometimes, enemies lurk in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to bare their fangs.

Even if some people occasionally understand that the demon race is the greatest enemy, who would dare to say it casually in the face of overwhelming public opinion?

Even Lin Xueyin, who had always hoped for an alliance between humans and beastmen, was seen by the people as a human spy and traitor.

If it weren't for the guards protecting her outside, this place probably wouldn't be so quiet. However, all of this was beyond Lin Xueyin's understanding.

When Duke Pandelina and Princess Irabel left, Lin Xueyin unusually saw them off to the door, only to see people standing there holding up signs demanding Lin Xueyin's execution.

Surprised, Irabelle and the others hadn't expected these people to appear at this time. Only Pandelina drew her longsword.

"Pastor Lin, you should go back first. I'll take care of things here for you."

"This is...."

Looking at the scene outside in disbelief, he saw chaos. His front door was piled high with all sorts of filth, but magical methods had been used to prevent the smell from spreading into his yard.

"That's Lin Xueyin, that traitor to the human race. Hang Lin Xueyin. Hang her..."

Tsk tsk, so it is true that humans are very forgetful creatures. No matter how great their achievements were in the past, they are all insignificant in the face of a single doubt.

"I'm going back now. Be careful on this mission. I know you won't trust me, but I still hope you can get back safely."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely come back safely."

Lin Xueyin took out a delicate ornament from her spatial bag and gently hung it around her waist.

"This is a pendant I made when I lived in the mountains. I hope it will bring you good luck."

Looking at the girl's gentle smile, Pandelina gently hugged her. "Don't worry, I will definitely get back safely. When I get back, I will clear your name and make all those who slandered you regret it."

Although I was being held in the arms of a mature woman, all I felt was a cold, hard discomfort from her lightly armored chest.

"Yes, I know, you all need to be careful..."

Nodding heavily, Irabel led the Duke outside. As Lin Xueyin turned to walk towards her room, she heard a commotion outside the door.

It seems the duke did manage to clean up some of the trash before he left.

I clapped my hands; having just crossed the front yard, I was already completely cut off from the surrounding sounds. It seems a silencing barrier has been set up around here, probably to keep me from knowing what's happening outside.

The sky remains blue, and unknown birds still fly by. Who can know what kind of future fate will bring to each of us in this era of great strife, when the demon race is about to invade?

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Volume 8: The Demon King and the Priest: Chapter 7: Devastating Strike

Without any warning or news, the demon army had already set off. Just as Krastom had said before, the Northern Legion, led by Marshal Krosgar, advanced triumphantly towards the combined forces of humans, vampires, and barbarians.

Upon learning that the demons had joined the great war in the north, the human nobles were worried. However, with the advantage of the three-race alliance, they believed they could still defend themselves against the demons' attacks.

"Your Majesty, we still have a certain advantage in the north. As long as we can hold on, I don't think the demons will keep fighting us to the death indefinitely."

Inside the council hall, the nobles and the king were still there, but the composure of the past was gone. The sudden entry of the demons into the war had caught these nobles off guard.

I never imagined that a battle that could have been resolved quickly would become so difficult, ultimately pushing the war to such a challenging point.

The tide of battle has turned, and neither the king nor the nobles are at a loss in the face of this situation. The entire empire has sent out its reserve forces in an effort to defeat the orcs, but they still haven't been able to completely crush them.

Now that the demons have launched their attack, the question is no longer whether they can defeat the beastmen, but whether they can successfully withdraw their army.

"Damn it, who said the demons would need at least a year to launch this campaign? It's only been a few months and they've already sent out troops. How infuriating!"

"Alright, it's too late to dwell on that issue now. What we need to think about is how to minimize the losses."

King Edward frowned deeply. Now, the orcs had no chance. We must withdraw the soldiers from the front lines as soon as possible.

At this time, apart from the garrison troops still stationed on the border, the empire had deployed all available troops to the north.

Not to mention that the treasury is already nearly empty, having squandered all its savings. If the demons were to launch another attack on the empire now, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Your Majesty, we should withdraw all the northern legions as soon as possible. I am worried that the demons will send troops out of the Ten Thousand Mountains. At that time, we will probably have a hard time resisting the surging demon soldiers."

“Mavis, don’t exaggerate. The passes in our Hundred Thousand Mountains are strong enough to withstand the demons’ attacks. Even if I give them a year, they still can’t break through our defenses.”

Upon hearing Mavis make such alarmist remarks in court, a nobleman spoke up in anger to refute him.

"Baron Morakri, you are the Minister of the Army, but please open your eyes and take a good look at the demons now. Are they still the same country that was constantly fighting in the past?"

Mavis let out a long breath. Although he knew that these nobles didn't have a direct understanding of the demon race, the intelligence sent back by Cruz clearly showed how powerful the demon race was at this moment.

Years of civil war have made their soldiers battle-hardened, with extensive battlefield experience, making them vastly different from the soldiers on their side.

"Alright, Sir Mavis, that's enough. Your apprentice is probably hiding somewhere, trembling with fear right now."

Baron Morakri glared maliciously at Mavis, who was about to speak. Mavis, who claimed to be a Silver Order, had his apprentice disappear after the start of the war. It was truly laughable.

"you...."

"Alright, stop arguing over such trivial matters. The biggest problem now is that we can no longer afford large-scale losses. Therefore, we must withdraw the Northern Army as soon as possible and not continue to be bogged down in the north."

Edward wasn't stupid; he had genuinely hoped to become a wise ruler who would wipe out the orcs, his enemies for hundreds of years, and utterly destroy them in one fell swoop. But instead, he had caused them to face such a huge problem.

"Yes."

"You may all step back. Irabel and Ikux, you two stay."

Watching the departing figures of the nobles, Edward turned to look at his two children. They had both been helping Lin Xueyin and hoping to help the beastmen, but he had refused. Unfortunately, reality proved that if he had chosen a different path back then, things might not have turned out this way.

"you......."

However, a few days later, still inside the main hall, everyone lost their composure once again. The demon army had marched out of the Ten Thousand Mountains and had begun direct warfare with the human race.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the demons will not be able to break through our defenses. They will definitely be blocked in the passes within the Ten Thousand Mountains."

"That's right. There are several passes in the Hundred Thousand Mountains that are no worse than Sunset Pass. They can definitely hold off the demons' attack. You don't need to worry. The demons are nothing to be concerned about."

"That's right, even if the Demon King of the Demon Clan arrived, he wouldn't be able to break through those formidable passes."

Marquis Cali, however, secretly glanced at several nobles close to him and saw in their eyes a strong sense of ambition and smugness after their success.

"Report... from the Ten Thousand Mountains Military News..."

King Edward, who had been suffering from anxiety, stood up and leaned over to look at the military report, hoping to receive news of a victory.

However.....

"Your Majesty, the demon army has broken through several passes in a single day, and is now advancing into Yorktown."

"What?????"

"This is impossible..."