Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 580: The Thoughts of Various Families (Part 1) [Request for Subscription]

Sifuer sat on the bench, allowing her attendant Hel to wipe and tidy her sweat-drenched hair with a towel, while listening attentively to her report and casually asking, "Are you saying that more than half of the guards originally responsible for protecting the Investigation Hall estate have gone out? What are they doing out?"

"Yes, ma'am! Uh! They, they seem to be out for a stroll," Hel replied after careful consideration.

Sifuer turned her head and stared at Hel with astonishment, "A stroll?"

"Yes, ma'am, based on the guards' description, after the people from the Investigation Hall came out, they wandered in groups of three to five within the town, each taking out a mysterious glowing alchemical device, clicking it back and forth, and making various facial expressions towards it. They also used the gold coins we provided to shop extensively in the town, buying food, handicrafts, even fabrics, and very ordinary household items," Hel reported truthfully with a look of slight bewilderment.

Samikina, who was nearby, shook his head and chuckled, "It's normal to want to experience the local customs after arriving in another world following a great war. That alchemical device is likely their world's optical sphere. Silently order the town's shopkeepers to treat them well and not neglect them."

As he spoke, the old man straightened up, randomly picked a fruit from the fruit plate beside him, placed it in his mouth, chewing slowly, and continued, "These people being able to relax and go out for a walk shows that the most important person among them has long woken up and regained their combat strength, no longer requiring tight protection. Hel, do they show any signs of meeting with the Special Delegation, and is there any movement from Dieterma's side?"

"The guards reported that after people from the Investigation Hall estate went out, those responsible for monitoring from the Special Delegation immediately reacted and returned to report. Afterwards, Dieterma sent a special person to visit the estate and request a meeting, but they were still refused with polite words at the door. So far, it doesn't seem like the Investigation Hall wants to meet them privately."

Upon hearing this, Samikina glanced at Sifuer, who was filled with a look of smug satisfaction, and smiled bitterly, waving his hand, "It seems Mr. Shitang values our alliance quite a bit. Hel, you may go now. Continue to closely monitor the actions of both sides. Do not act rashly, and report to me if there is any movement."

"Yes!"

After Hel left and closed the door, Sifuer couldn't wait to ask, "Uncle Grandfather, are we still not telling the Investigation Hall about the Holy City's decision? Have Dieterma and his people really not received the news from the Holy City?"

Samikina swallowed the fruit in his mouth, spit out the pit, and casually threw it into the plate, sighing, "Dieterma's side likely hasn't received the news from the Holy City yet, otherwise, they wouldn't be acting like this. They would have already come to us to compromise." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Saying this, the elder took out the Demon God Core from his chest, which was specially collected for him by Kane on behalf of Shitang's side, and played with it in his hand, "You should know your grandfather's intention. He's waiting for the other side to make a mistake and seize the opportunity to eliminate their family power. You also should know why I've delayed passing on the Demon God Core that was given to me long ago; it's to show that we, too, are in the dark about this matter."

"But Uncle Grandfather, is all this true? Is that person really the Demon God's illegitimate child?" Sifuer looked longingly at the core in Samikina's hand, feeling as if everything had been a dream these past few days. That her family has achieved a revival in her hands, regaining status and honor, being granted a new family emblem and military control as a sign of blessing, and the words of praise overflowing from the letters of her elders. All she had dreamed of had thus come true.

What shocked her even more was that the man responsible for all her achievements today was actually the high-status Demon God's illegitimate son. Although she had previously suspected his origins might be demonic, this result was far beyond her expectations. Recalling the implicit hints in the words of her grandfather and family elders' private letters, hoping she could befriend him, Sifuer blushed and lowered her head.

Seeing her expression, Fritz Samikina shook his head helplessly, "Whether he is or isn't no longer matters. What matters is that the Demon God believes he is. A prince! How many years has it been since the title of prince appeared? His identity is certainly not as simple as an illegitimate child; there's undoubtedly a being behind him that the Demon God regards very highly. Because of this, if Dieterma and his people provoke them, they will surely incite His wrath."

"Even if Dieterma hasn't received new orders from the Holy City, the situation is clearly visible to him. Would he really take such a risk?" Bailang, standing beside, dismissed the concern.

"Don't underestimate the power of hatred. It can blind one's eyes and reason. With the added temptation of benefits, it can turn into a devil that lures the heart, making one act foolishly and recklessly." Samikina looked out the window with profound meaning, "I don't think there are wise individuals in their group who can suppress these two emotions. Let's wait a bit longer; they can't hold back much longer!"

Just as Samikina predicted, in the camp outside the town, Dieterma, once again refused a meeting by Pei Yan, was raging furiously at the messenger he had sent, "Still rejected? Who does he think he is! Just because he won two battles! Does he really think the Demon Race can't do without him? This rural bumpkin from the cornerstone plane!"

Pounding his fist onto the table, Dieterma was filled with resentment. As the leader of this Special Delegation, he was invited by several emerging noble families before setting out, with each patriarch privately promising him and his family enormous benefits.

No one back then believed Samikina and Bailang's families could, with their patched-up ragtag forces, conquer the Disaster Pillar territory, guarded by tens of thousands of Red Armor Warrior Group members, a task even the main army would suffer heavy losses trying to accomplish. All he had to do was follow the Demon God's order, clean up the mess, and use force to subdue this mysterious force from an alternate realm as a sharp blade for his side.

The so-called second attack plan never existed! He only needed to delay until the Disaster Legion fully uncovered the star maps' secrets and killed the Star Lord. At that point, all the blame for missing the battle opportunity and causing this catastrophe could be shifted onto the direct descendant families. As for whether the other refuges would be in danger and who would provide post-disaster aid wasn't his concern; someone else would handle it.

But when he arrogantly and triumphantly led his troops to the front line, he found everything was entirely different from what he expected. Samikina had not only rescued the Star Lord but also achieved an unprecedented victory! Facing a coalition whose military and civilian morale remained intact and high, Dieterma now found that the token in his hand, already laden with numerous restrictions, could scarcely exert much restraint. Not only did all his previous plans fall through, but the troops he led were also marginalized, and they could only station themselves outside the town.