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Chapter 814: Chapter 814: The Lord’s Invitation Chapter 814: Chapter 814: The Lord’s Invitation He awoke with a start.

The scenes from his dream were still vivid in his mind.

The Count had finally been able to vent to his heart’s content within the dream, ceasing his incessant whispers about the terror of this place. Instead, he gradually changed his own opinion… daring to confront his inner demons, confronting the terrifying painter within Perugia City.

“Huh… What a rush!”

Throwing off the bedding, Han Dong’s body was drenched in sweat, even the sheets beneath him were soaked through.

The unrestrained slaughter in his dream allowed his mind to achieve absolute satisfaction and rest.

“Nicholas, you…”

Although Vino also went on a rampage in the dream, where her Holy Flame went, every Mouse was burned to ashes.

But Han Dong’s performance far exceeded expectations, to be exact, it was Han Dong’s personal squad, the Hell Demon, the Eight-Tentacled Deep Diver, and the terrible Scarlet Count.

“Sister Vino, how about a bath? Afterward, we’ll directly follow the Lord to visit the Art Gallery here.”

“Ah… Another bath? Okay then…”

…

Right as the two of them came out from the bathroom.

A knock sounded on the bedroom door.

A minion wearing a Pig Head Mask pushed a cart carrying a fragrant breakfast into the room and also placed a letter from the Lord beneath a plate.

It requested that Han Dong and his party, after having breakfast, should head to the banquet hall they visited the previous day.

There, the Lord would personally lead them to the “Art Gallery” at the top floor of the palace.

“This Lord seems to be somewhat in a hurry.

The dream from yesterday must have been under his surveillance… The outcome being, whether it’s the travel through the City, the palace feast, or the horde of Rats within the dream, all Mind Influence was blocked by us.

The next step.

They will likely reveal some extent of the ‘art festival’ conspiracy, won’t they?

What is your true nature, I wonder?”

For some reason, Han Dong was quite looking forward to the Lord’s scheme.

Why would the Lord offer conditions disadvantageous to War, draw the four of them into the City in advance… if he can’t achieve Spiritual Invasion and Mind Control, then what exactly is he after?

Judging by all the current signs and deductions, this Lord is definitely not an ‘honest’ Artist.

As for the breakfast that was delivered, Han Dong naturally ate it all up, along with Vino’s share.

Rat broth spaghetti paired with Perugia City’s specially cultivated fresh vegetables was truly delicious to Han Dong.

As they gathered and headed to the banquet hall.

Chirp chirp chirp~

The cries of caged birds came from the second floor of the banquet hall.

The Lord was in the same pose as the day before, with a birdcage hanging between the curved corners,

the left hand holding the moon, the right hand holding the sun.

He neither announced his name nor uttered any unnecessary words.

The two additional hands he held in front of his chest beckoned the four visitors, “Come up, humans from afar… Visit the Art Gallery I built myself, experience the highest art as I understand it.

I also hope to receive your opinions, to further sublimate the Art Gallery.”

Two arc-shaped marble staircases, the steps inlaid with gold-edged red carpets… The staircases extended to the sole entrance at the top of the palace, which was also the entrance to the gallery that symbolized the highest artistic level of Perugia City.

“Let’s go.”

Han Dong asked Vino to cling tightly to him, insisting that she must not glimpse any piece of art throughout the entire visit.

Dumps and Charlie also buckled down, heading to the ‘most dangerous’ area with full alertness.

…

Just as the four entered the Art Gallery.

At the foot of Perugia City,

a vast Expeditionary Army encamped on the plains below the mountain.

With the “Demon King Castle” as the center.

Using recyclable brass alloy, walls ten meters high were erected by the Mechanical God Aides equipped within each legion.

In a matter of hours, they had constructed a ‘village’ to temporarily accommodate an army of three thousand.

Due to the implementation of the “Art Exchange” program, the siege was postponed.

As a result, the Expeditionary Army also gained some rest time.

But not everyone was idle; they were secretly arranging an important procedure.

“Experimental Siege Battle”

The main purpose of this siege was not to take over the control of the city or destroy the Land Deed… but to use the siege as a stepping stone to examine the attitude of ‘those outside the city’ towards the Expeditionary Army and the applicability of the “World Rule”.

The four generals had set up “Offshoot Eyes” in the east, south, west, and north directions.

If other forces were to attack from different directions during the onset of the siege, the generals would personally enter the battlefield, exterminating the Demon groups trying to interfere with the siege.

If beings of myth or even those of the Old King Level were to come, disregarding the “World Rule,”

the Expeditionary Army would also ignore the rules, seize Perugia City instantly with all its might, and then carry out a large-scale, rapid relocation…

In a nutshell, this siege was an experiment on the world rules.

Only by ensuring the usability of the ‘World Rule’ could the Big Expedition proceed smoothly.

Otherwise, once the Expeditionary Army made its arduous way to London City… and when it began war with the target Old King, other scattered Old Kings around the world might disregard the rules and come from various regions to encircle and annihilate the Expeditionary Army.

“Demon King Grand Hall”

The four generals who completed the basic arrangements were discussing the situation of Perugia City with the Great Demon Leader here.

This naturally also involved the main actor—Valen Nicholas.

Marlon spoke with a worried expression, “Looking at this matter alone, Nicholas indeed acted a bit impulsively… Although the lad was able to kill a Mature Deviant Demon in the Crack Period, the strength he relied on was not his own.

There’s a fundamental difference between the Ancestor Body and the Mature Body.”

At present, our contact with them has been entirely cut off, and Perugia City’s core also possesses traits that resist the Eye of Expedition… I suggest we launch the war ahead of schedule, giving up the battle comfort offered by Perugia City.”

Alex, however, opposed, “Nicholas might seem impulsive, but he actually isn’t an impulsive person.

Otherwise, the Great Demon Leader wouldn’t have agreed to this action.

Moreover, the operation team involves Charlie… his strength is sufficient to rival the Ancestor Body.

If they encounter a threat of death inside, there will assuredly be a corresponding signal sent out, and it’s not too late for us to support them at that time.

Since the plan has already been implemented, there’s no need to rush things.”

The Great Demon seated at the throne also shared his opinion:

“The strength of Commander Charlie is beyond doubt.

However, the fundamental reason I agree with this action is because I see great potential in a young knight—Dumps Martin; his strategic vision and tactics are higher than some of the military advisors I’ve seen.

Marlon, there’s no need to worry about this matter, just continue waiting for their message.

Theseyoungsters might perform unexpectedly well, helping us to easily conquer this city.”

At that moment, an enchanting aura pervaded the Demon King Grand Hall.

Shaia, who had originally no intention of interjecting, looked at Marlon with eyes that seemed to stare at a scumbag, with arrogant words:

“During the Knight Selection, weren’t you all vying for this lad Nicholas? I thought you understood him well.

Heh~ Now it seems, you were merely valuing his strength, such incompetent leaders.

As a Duke, I’ve had secret private encounters with this lad Nicholas, and I can confirm… disregarding Land Deeds, traps, or some other intervening factors, solely in terms of individual strength,

this kid could directly combat an Ancestor Body.

The outcome of this experimental siege might surprise everyone.”