The Paladin in the Abyss

Chapter 720: Chapter 741 Leaving

Lancelot watched silently from the side, aware that Babos was considering taking over as Lord of the Volcano Fortress and seeking Tijana’s support. Although her Twin Bridges Town was not under Lord Wu’an’s influence, it had always essentially provided logistical support for the Volcano Fortress. Gaining the Succubus Lord’s endorsement would give Babos a certain advantage among the many candidates.

Theoretically, the other two Flame Demon Generals were also possible candidates, but they seemed merely pleased by the fact of Visuvius’s death—genuinely so, almost without attempt to hide it. Given the humiliation the former Lord of the Volcano Fortress had inflicted on them the previous night, such feelings were understandable, not to mention that they were Demons, creatures who rarely grieve for the death of their own kind, especially now that the Volcano Fortress had been reclaimed and the allied forces no longer needed Visuvius’s formidable combat power.

Babos continued to talk endlessly about future cooperation between the Volcano Fortress and Twin Bridges Town, the performance of the mercenary legion in this joint combat, yet Lancelot suddenly felt a strong sense of unease. This unease did not stem from his Spirit Perception but from Tijana, with whom he had reestablished a mental connection.

Lancelot subtly turned his head, keenly observing the Succubus Lord’s expression becoming rigid. After Barlow Flame Demon finished yet another round of pleasantries, she bluntly interrupted,

“Enough, esteemed General Babos, and Generals Taran and Tu’a, since the battle here has ended, we should also depart. Sir Lancelot, the soldiers left in the Throne Hall will listen to you; take them to find Sonam.”

“As you command, my lady,” Lancelot replied in a calm tone, but also asked mentally, ‘What went wrong?’