freenovelworld Chapter 109 Almost Died~
Chapter 109 Almost Died~
In the early morning, Diana woke up groggily and felt a warm glow beside her. She pulled back the covers and saw a beautiful, unshielded figure curled up next to her. The long black tail and fluffy ears made her instantly recognize who it was.
puff~
He immediately covered it back up. 'What's going on?! Am I still not fully awake?'
Diana reached in and squeezed it; it was very elastic, and the realistic feel made her realize that this was not a dream.
'Lilia, what are you doing here!'
Diana was completely bewildered.
Later, she learned from Ariel that orcs' ears are the most sensitive part of their bodies, and they generally don't allow anyone to touch them, especially female orcs. They won't let you touch them unless she tacitly approves of your relationship.
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On the road outside the Demon King's castle, carts loaded with food were moving along, pulled by strong orcs in front and pushed by several others in the back, moving at a speed no slower than horse-drawn carriages.
At the very front were some carriages, and inside the lead carriage...
"Demon King, open your mouth, ah~"
Lilia stuffed a slice of apple into Diana's mouth.
Diana ate the apple in her mouth.
"How many times have I told you, don't call me Demon King! It'll be exposed when we get to the human race!"
Lilia stuck out her little tongue and pounded her forehead.
"I promise I won't forget next time!"
Diana was helpless. At first, she wanted to get rid of her, but no matter where she hid, she could find her very quickly. Her nose was really sensitive.
After learning the reason, it became too late to hide anymore; after all, he couldn't control himself.
"My lord! We're almost at the border wall!"
Demitrus's voice came from in front of the carriage.
Pull your arm out of Lilia's grasp.
"I'll go over and smooth things over first. You stay here!"
"Lord Demon, please be careful!"
Diana nodded, then stepped out of the carriage and flew directly towards the city wall.
The soldiers on the city wall had long since spotted the large convoy in the distance. Everyone came to the city wall with tense expressions, thinking that the Demon King's army was about to attack again!
When Diana flew over, everyone inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing her.
"Open the city gates! I've convinced the demons! They've come to deliver food!"
The soldiers looked at each other, some unable to believe their ears.
"Miss Diana, what did you say?"
Diana repeated herself, and then added:
"From now on, the demon race will live together with the human race! There will be no more wars!"
"Those of you who want to go home can go home now! I'll give you travel expenses. Those who want to work for me can come back to Oliver City with me! The border town no longer needs guards!"
After a few seconds of silence, someone raised their hand.
"I am willing to follow Miss Diana!"
"I do too!"
"I want to go home!"
Soon, everyone made their choices, and one-third of them still wanted to leave.
These people were mostly recruited from other places; they had been away from home for too long.
Diana came before them, and they all lowered their heads, not daring to look at her.
"Looked up!"
Everyone looked up at Diana.
"No one blames you. You have the right to choose. Go back and live a good life. I remember each and every one of you. If you ever find yourself in a desperate situation, you can come back. You are always welcome here!"
After saying that, he gave each person 10 gold coins.
Many people wept bitterly and knelt down to express their gratitude.
Once everything was settled here, the demon convoy arrived.
Diana led the soldiers who were willing to follow her directly to the outskirts of Oliver City, where they happened to run into Gou Dan and his men preparing to return to the border city walls.
Gou Dan looked at the familiar group of soldiers, not understanding why Diana had teleported them over.
Diana looked at Gou Dan and his group and immediately guessed that they were going back.
"Gou Dan! You don't need to go back! The garrison has been disbanded!"
Gou Dan was completely bewildered. "What do you mean 'disbanded'? My entire guard unit is being disbanded just like that?"
Diana explained the reason and then looked at the soldiers behind him.
That's how it is! You can choose for yourselves!
Everyone looked at Gou Dan, waiting for his decision.
"Miss Diana, isn't what you're doing a bit inappropriate? Could the Demon King be plotting something?"
Diana thought to herself, what kind of conspiracy could there be? I am the Demon King myself!
"Don't worry about that. With me here, there won't be any problems. Don't you trust me?"
After a moment's hesitation, he finally made up his mind and bowed.
"Your subordinate is willing to follow you!"
The soldiers behind them also responded.
Diana nodded in satisfaction.
"Great! You can't go wrong following me~ From now on, you'll not only have a monthly salary, but also three shifts a day, two days off a week, and meat every day!"
Everyone's eyes were shining, completely swayed by Diana's grand promises.
"Alright! Gou Dan, go make the arrangements. I need to teleport the demons over later; you have experience with that!"
After Gou Dan accepted the order, Diana disappeared from the spot.
Once all the demons had teleported through, Gou Dan looked at the vast array of carts and orcs, and it would be a lie to say he wasn't nervous.
The expected scene did not occur; the orcs' faces were full of curiosity, and he did not sense any murderous intent.
When he saw the truckloads of food, he was stunned. Most of them were the same, but he had never seen food of such high quality before!
His pupils contracted when he saw the person driving the carriage.
'Demon AI—Demitrus!'
Seeing how obsequiously he bowed to Miss Diana, he truly began to believe Diana's words! Even such a proud man had yielded.
Based on his understanding of Demitrus, only the Demon King could make him do that, but he never expected that Miss Diana could do it too!
Diana stood on the lead carriage as the caravan slowly entered the city.
When the people in the city saw so many demons entering, they scattered and hid, and the massacre they had anticipated did not happen.
Demitrus, who was driving the carriage, pushed up his glasses, and a visible sound wave spread out in front of him, his very magnetic voice resounding throughout the city.
"We demons have submitted to Miss Diana!"
Dimitrus's short sentence nearly caused an uproar throughout Oliver City.
Everyone believed this statement wholeheartedly, and given the commotion yesterday, the streets gradually became more crowded.
"Miss Diana has indeed conquered the demons!"
"Long live Miss Diana!"
The whole city cheered.
At first, Diana was at a loss when she saw everyone scattering and running away. But Demitrus’s words saved the day. Bringing him here was definitely the right choice!
Diana patted Demitrus on the shoulder as he sat driving the carriage.
"Well done, Demitrus!"
Demitrus lowered his head slightly.
"Everything is proceeding according to the adults' plan!"
'What plans do I have? How come I don't know anything about them?'
Diana inwardly wiped away sweat, quickly managing her expression. 'I absolutely cannot reveal that I know nothing! This is too much!'
"Hmm! As expected of you! Very good! You even noticed that!"
"You flatter me, sir! I have only glimpsed a corner of your vast wisdom!"
Diana calmly gazed at the sky, 'How embarrassing!'
"A corner of the vast world!"
Demitrus's vertical pupils contracted instantly!
'As expected! His Majesty the Demon King's ambition lies not in this continent, but in the entire world!'