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

"This is definitely fake, it can't be..."

"Alright, now is not the time to dwell on the veracity of this information. Let's think about how to stop the horde of demons."

As if he had aged decades, King Edward stumbled back onto his throne, looked up at the nobles below, and hoped they could come up with a good solution.

However, most of the nobles who were expected to be the most valuable were thinking about how to extract the greatest value from the demons, rather than continuing to resist.

"Father, I think we can now gather the weapons in the hands of these nobles to form a large army to resist the demons' attack."

Prince Ikux calmly observed the nobles around him. If he could organize their guards, he could still raise a large army. If he could hold off the demon invasion and wait for the northern army to withdraw, then...

"Your Majesty, news from the North... Our Northern Legion has been betrayed by the vampires. Marshal Joe Riben has surrendered, and Duke Pandelina has been captured..."

Hope... Despair... At this moment, it descended upon everyone.

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Volume 8: The Demon King and the Priest: Chapter 8 The Demon King

The demon army's invasion of humanity was no longer a secret. Yorktown, the place where the legend of Lin Xueyin once resided, had now been occupied by the demon army. But strangely, there were no instances of demons eating people or imposing extremely brutal rule on humans.

On the contrary, the demon soldiers made great concessions to these humans. As long as they lived peacefully, they would not invade their territory in the slightest.

They even paid more attention to public security than the previous officials, and for a time, the lives of the townspeople actually became better than before.

However, the only thing that might be annoying is that the demon king who suddenly descended from the north actually moved into the place where Pastor Lin used to live.

That place was one that everyone had always valued and respected. Once, there lived a very kind and gentle girl there who helped the townspeople treat their illnesses and injuries. But now, they had stepped into that place that held their gratitude.

However, the demons' blades forced many to lower their heads in discontent, cursing the demon king in their hearts and urging her to get out of that room, that little building called Sacred Heart Hospital, because it was not a place for dark demons like them to live.

That place is light, a land of light, a place that brings hope. How could it be occupied by that dark demon king?

"This is the place where that little girl used to stay."

Walking through the room where Lin Xueyin used to live, and seeing the familiar arrangement of the items, Elufina's face was filled with a doting smile.

"Sure enough, that's that girl's style. But she's probably not having a good time lately."

Turning around, she looked at the captain of the guard beside her, a beautiful succubus exuding mature allure, with a pair of bewitching eyes that always stirred up endless desires in people's hearts.

"Yes, Your Majesty, according to our previous plan, the Queen has already been abandoned by the human race."

"Yes, as expected, those who will relentlessly and frantically pursue even the slightest benefit, without even the most basic rationality, are indeed just repeating the same desires."

"Of course... At least our current spies haven't been discovered yet. If the princess were outside, she would probably find out about them very quickly."

She covered her mouth and laughed softly, seemingly affirming Lin Xueyin, yet also mocking the human nobles who had imprisoned her.

A nostalgic smile touched his lips. That little girl... As he walked through the room, he soon arrived at the kitchen and her small dining room.

The neatly arranged bowls and chopsticks inside made Elufina's eyes narrow dangerously into tiny slits.

That girl actually fed the food she made to someone else; she's really bold. I really shouldn't have ignored the former Demon King's threats and taken her in back then. Now it's too late to say anything.

"Damn it, she's really bold. It seems my little woman needs to be punished so we'll know who she really is."

It was amusing to watch the Demon Lord, who was always known for his composure, become so furious, yet he remained silent as she continued to rage at the long-abandoned restaurant.

"The person who always ate with her was that knight named Arya, right? The knight who swore to protect her safety, right? So why isn't he by her side now?"

He gritted his teeth, staring at the few unsightly pieces of tableware; to him, they represented an impending tragedy.

"Your Majesty, if I remember correctly, before the incident, the Princess had already arranged an escape route for them. It seems they went to the Feather Clan. Because of the previous internal strife, the Feather Clan was severely weakened and did not participate in our attack. They also signed a peace treaty with us, indicating that they would not be our enemies."

“Then let them hand over that knight named Aria to me. I think, as the suzerain state, I can make these vassal states hand over some people.”

I was so angry that I almost lost my temper. I thought that knowing this information would give me some mental preparation, but when I actually saw these items and thought about the ambiguous interactions between her and her, it was a completely different feeling.

"Your Majesty, I think it's best if we don't create any unnecessary complications. After all, he's the Princess's knight, and he's always been protecting her. I think we should..."

What are you trying to say?

"Your Majesty, I think the Princess Consort wouldn't want you to really hurt her friend."

At this moment, he quickly grabbed the big devil. Although he really wanted to watch the show, if the princess got angry, it would be the people around him who would suffer in the end. If the princess found out that he was fanning the flames, he would probably be purified.

"Do you think I'd be afraid of that little girl?"

As she spoke, she paused for a moment to think, then changed the subject, "Fine, considering she's always been protecting Yukine, I won't cause her any trouble. However, I think I need to have a proper talk with that princess."

Princess? Hmm, I think it's Princess Irabel from the human race. Judging from the Demon King's expression, this supposedly peaceful talk probably won't be very fruitful. But oh well, that's not something I should be worrying about.

"Your Majesty, we are ready to receive the Princess at any time, allowing you to have in-depth conversations with her about matters of the soul. Moreover, the size and materials used in the props are of the highest quality."

"Well, I'm sure you won't let me down in this regard. However, I'd love to see what kind of pretty face Yukine will have when she sees this, and how she'll beg me for mercy in that cute, soft voice."

"Tell the vanguard to put pressure on the human race along the way. Tell them that I want to see Pastor Lin Xueyin alive, and that they should send her to me safe and sound. Otherwise, they will destroy the country."

"Your Majesty, if you do this, you're putting the Princess on a hotbed of suffering. This will only make the nobles dislike her even more, and they might even try to harm her. What you're doing might cause them..."

There was no need to say anything more; she knew the Demon King would understand her meaning. He clearly cared so much about the Queen, so why did he do this?

"I'm afraid, I'm afraid Xueyin will do something rash, so I can only ask those humans for help. By the way, I'll make Xueyin hate those humans even more, so that she can stay with me in peace."

The curve of her lips was enough to stir even the succubus's heart. However, she knew that this smile was only for the girl far away among the humans.

"Lin Xueyin, are you ready to meet me? I've been waiting for so, so long..."

Volume 8: The Demon King and the Priest: Chapter 9: The Imprisoned Girl (Two chapters released together)

The empire had now amassed tens of thousands of soldiers again, hoping to temporarily hold off the demons' advance. However, King Edward knew that this was merely a short-sighted measure; even if the demons were defeated, it would only delay the empire's demise.

He smiled bitterly. He thought he could achieve the unparalleled feat that the previous kings had never accomplished, but he ended up being a sinner who caused the empire's downfall. If, if he had really listened to Lin Xueyin's advice, perhaps things would have been different.

"Father, our troops are ready and can set off at any time."

"Okay, let's stick to the previous plan and wait for the demons to come on the Zola Plain."

“I understand, Father. But do we really have to give up our advantage in defending the city? I remember there are several passes not far from us that can serve as a barrier against the demons.”

"Sister, the demons we are facing are not just their land forces; their eagle clan will teach us a lesson in no time."

Irabel frowned deeply, seemingly not quite understanding his father and brother's thoughts.

"If we defend the city, it may seem that we have the protection of the city, but you must understand that the enemy has a superior air force, plus endless necromancers behind them. You should understand that we cannot compete with their military strength. If we are trapped in an isolated city, we can only sit and wait for death."

"But there are no natural barriers or places to hide on the Zola Plain. Are we really going to have a final battle with the demons there?"

Suddenly, Irabelle saw a fleeting look of regret on her brother's face. "You...you're going to hand over Lin Xueyin in exchange for temporary peace, is that it? You have no intention of fighting a decisive battle with the demons at all."

Suddenly, he remembered when he went to say goodbye to Lin Xueyin, the guards there insisted on not letting him in, saying they were worried about Lin Xueyin's safety, but they probably had already taken her to another place.

"Father, Xueyin has done so much, can't we just let her go? She's innocent."

"Of course I know she is innocent, but for the sake of our empire, for the survival of our human race, she must be sacrificed. There is no need to say more about this."

"Father..."

“Irabelle, this time you will personally hand Lin Xueyin over to the Demon Clan. Remember, the Demon Clan needs her alive. Therefore, you should understand that you are the princess of the Empire, and you also bear the responsibilities that belong to the royal family.”

Irabel felt alienated by these fathers and brothers. They weren't like this at the beginning. Why, why did they choose to sacrifice others to ensure the survival of their country at this time?

"Perhaps it was because of Lin Xueyin that the demons launched a large-scale invasion of our human race."

"So, you want me to hand her over to the demons with my own hands and send her to hell? Don't you know what will happen to her if she falls into the hands of the Demon King? Can you really bear to ruin her future?"

Irabel could hardly imagine what kind of fate awaited Lin Xueyin in the future. She had been working tirelessly for the empire, so why did she have to end up like this? Why couldn't she even control her own death?

“Sister, we have no other choice. The only thing we can do is to protect her so that she can suffer less.”

Ikux stared in agony at the incredulous face on Ikux's face. In his heart, too, he had felt a tearing pain when he learned the news.

However, as a member of the royal family, it is his responsibility to protect the empire and the human race. If it can give the human race a temporary respite, he will pay any price, even if it is his favorite woman.

"Brother, do you really want to let Xueyin...?"

"Alright, little sister, this is the only way we can do it. We have no other choice. Let's go see Yukine. I think she will understand us."

How could he possibly face Xueyin? He had promised to clear her name, but now he was about to destroy her with his own hands. How could he possibly face her?

“Sister, I know you’re feeling frustrated, but what will happen to us if we don’t do this? Now, with this bargaining chip, we can at least guarantee that the empire will not be invaded by the demons again, and we will still have a chance to breathe and survive.”

Looking at Ikux, who seemed to be trying to persuade her but was actually making excuses for his own behavior, Irabell suddenly felt as if her heart had been truly torn apart.

"I understand. I will go with you to see Yukine. However, I hope to bring some of Yukine's favorite snacks."

As if she had used up all the emotional fluctuations of her entire life in this one day, Irabelle, with red-rimmed eyes, left the hall with Ikux.

Watching the two depart, King Edward could only sigh helplessly, hoping he hadn't made a mistake. However, since things had come to this point, he should abdicate. When they returned, he would pass the throne to the prince, hoping he could lead humanity out of its predicament.

As for myself, I can say that I have apologized to Pastor Lin and hope that she can forgive my behavior after she dies.

The dimly lit dungeon reeked of decay, which made Irabel feel even more heartbroken. She had only not visited her for a few days, so why had this happened?

It's all my fault for being so busy preparing for the army, which gave those people an opportunity. Damn bastards, when I get back, I'll definitely get revenge for Xueyin, and I'll kill them all one by one.

"Cough cough... cough cough..."

Before he could even see the girl he longed for, he heard her painful cough. The familiar voice now caused him such heartache.

"Oh, you've arrived."

Smiling, Lin Xueyin looked at the two familiar faces who walked in. Yes, at this moment, Lin Xueyin felt that she was the biggest fool. How could she have believed in these politicians and had such illusions about them? She was really pitifully stupid.

"What, did you come here to see if I'm dead?"

He gently wiped his lips, but what he touched was a faint blush. He shook his head with a wry smile, then looked up again at the girl he had once thought was his friend.

"You've come here to take me to the demons, haven't you?"

Looking at the girl whose hands were bound by heavy iron chains, although she could move slightly, it also prevented her from committing suicide to the greatest extent possible, and she could only do some very simple movements.

"Yukine, I've come to..."

Although she was carrying her favorite food, she couldn't say anything at this moment. The girl still had a pure and pretty face, but she could feel that her body had been injured. Perhaps it was to prevent her from escaping that they injured her.

"Ahem, alright, I think even death row inmates get their last supper. Leave it to me. I think you've already pinned all the blame on me. It's not too much to ask for some of your food, is it?"

A trace of blood trickled from her lips again from coughing, but Lin Xueyin did not raise her hand again. The heavy bracelet made it difficult for her to raise her hand frequently, and even if she did, it was difficult to maintain the position for a long time.

Leaning against the cold wall, Lin Xueyin wore a faint smile, but this distant smile only made Irabel feel even more heartbroken.

"Yukine, you..."