Of course, this is just Lynn's self-centered imagination, but apart from his selfishness, he also has a strong sense of justice.
After all, the Miracle World had been the positive faction he had fought for over the past ten years. How could he possibly switch to the evil-doing Demon Race camp for a mere Enchanting Demon and become a villain?
"What you said is very tempting, but I refuse."
As Lynn spoke, he pressed down on the skull of the Demon Race woman with one hand. If he exerted just a little force, this Demon Race spy who had infiltrated Celestial Destiny City would die on the spot, following the true Demon Emperor, the late Demon Dragon Emperor.
"If you want to kill me, I won't resist. But before I die, I hope the Demon Emperor will consider this: the seven newly appointed Demon Kings are all anti-war, yet in the Demon Realm, they have only status but no foundation or real power. The army and wealth are held by the major nobles and Legion Commanders. Without the Demon Emperor's support, who knows how many more years this prolonged war will last..."
Despite Lynn firmly pressing on her vital point, she knew well that the Human Race Saint Emperor who could slay the late Demon Dragon Emperor would certainly have the power to kill her in an instant. But loyal to the Proud Demon King, she was not afraid to die. Her only fear was that without the strong assistance of the Demon Emperor, the Proud Demon King would remain isolated in the Demon King City after her death.
"All seven Demon Kings are anti-war? You're telling a cold joke."
Lynn was not swayed by the flowery words of the Demon Race spy, especially since what she said was obviously false. If she had claimed only one of the seven Demon Kings was anti-war, he might believe it. But saying all seven newly appointed Demon Kings are anti-war? Then, who is the Divine Protection Continent currently at war with?
"Everything I said is true. The Demon Emperor may summon the Demon Kings to verify everything at any time. They are followers of the Guardian Demon God, completely different from the late Demon Dragon Emperor and his followers' Destruction Demon God."
Lynn's hand was already applying slight pressure, and the Demon Race woman seemed to hear the sound of her skull cracking. Yet, even at the brink of death, she did not forget to convey a signal of goodwill to Lynn.
"Then tell me, since their beliefs differ from the Demon Dragon Emperor and other upper-level Demon Race members, how did they inherit the position of Demon King?"
One must admit, this Demon Race woman's willpower is indeed strong. Even if Lynn has already cracked her skull, in a game, this would mean he beat her to low health, but she said this nonetheless.
As the saying goes, a person speaks kindly when at death's door. There's no guarantee a demon will speak kindly at death, but since it costs nothing, why not believe a little?
"The Demon Emperor may not know this, but the seven newly appointed Demon Kings were the successors handpicked by the late Demon Dragon Emperor a hundred years ago. When they would ascend depends on when the seven previous kings die..."
As he asked, Lynn had already released the Demon Race woman. Anyway, with her scant strength, he could subdue her with a flick of his hand. He wasn't worried she could escape his grasp.
"The Demon Dragon Emperor specifically chose seven heretics as reserve Demon Kings? Is it crazy?"
Lynn was genuinely puzzled by this question. Why appoint seven declared heretics to the most crucial positions in one's own domain? Aren't these roles reserved for one's loyal cronies? Was the Demon Dragon Emperor so unconventional?
"Because it wanted to enjoy the thrill of conquest, it specifically chose the most beautiful daughters among the seven previous kings' children, who held different beliefs, to be the successors. Though it was labeled as choosing reserve Demon Kings, it actually wanted to monopolize the Demon Realm and, in the future, collect all seven Demon Kings into its harem. Then, there would only be one voice in the Demon Realm."
The Demon Race woman was already feeling dizzy, but she still held on to clarify her message. She sensed the Demon Emperor seemed to believe her a bit more. The more detailed her answers, the more trust she hoped to gain from him.
"All seven newly appointed Demon Kings are women?"
Hearing this, Lynn raised an eyebrow. He was someone who didn't have much fortune with women, able to remain untouched by any amidst a sea of blossoms. Yet, the thought of dealing with seven demonesses if he became the Demon Emperor made him a bit... excited...
There must be an Enchanting Demon! With seven female Demon Kings, there couldn't possibly be no Enchanting Demon among them!
Great!
"But please, don't casually have any designs on the Demon Kings. They oppose most of the Demon Realm not only due to their different beliefs but also to defy their fate. If, under a new Demon Emperor, they are still to be included in a harem, I fear they will stand against you again..."
After saying this, the Demon Race woman used her last bit of strength to disguise herself again as a Human Race woman, then everything went black, and she fainted to the ground.
Lynn hadn't gone all out. She wouldn't die from this, but given her current injuries, she would likely have to recuperate in bed for months.
"Cousin, Cousin! I brought Grandma to save you!"
At this moment, the voice of a little girl urgently calling out could be heard outside the Lin Mansion's door. She could have run faster, but Grandma's legs weren't as spry, and she couldn't keep up.
Moreover, just a moment before, Cousin's strange scent in the neighboring courtyard had intensified significantly. It spooked her a bit, and she didn't dare run over alone.
"Oh dear, why is Alice so careless? Young man, could you kindly take us to the church? I'm well-acquainted with Father William, and he will surely heal Alice."
Following her granddaughter's footsteps and boldly entering the neighbor's house, the old grandmother immediately saw the woman lying unconscious on the ground. Although this child was just a distant relative they rarely saw, as she had made a long journey to visit, naturally, as an elder, she wanted to take good care of her.
Now hearing that she fell off the yard wall and seeing her unconscious state, Grandma couldn't help but feel a bit anxious.
The men in the household were out working, leaving only her and her granddaughter. How could they have the strength to carry Alice to a priest? They could only rely on this "old neighbor" they had met only once.
"No need for the church. I'll give her some medicine, and she'll be fine in no time."
Lynn waved off the grandmother's request with a flurry of hand movements, not because he didn't want to expend the effort, but because the woman lying on the ground was, in reality, a Demon Race being. If taking her to a healer was one thing, but the grandmother wanted a priest to cast healing spells.
That would do more harm than good. If she ate a dose of Light Element Healing Technique at the church, she might very well die right then and there...
He wasn't sure if red medicine worked on Demon Races, designated as monsters, but treating a dying horse like it could still run seemed better than Light Magic's targeted treatment.