Chapter 221: Negotiation
"Since we have started, I won’t hesitate to say my demand. Give back the hero and the great sage and we will have a conversation." The first person that spoke was none other than the Brave King who had the possession of the hero.
Since the hero was a nuisance compared to the other four braves, he just let the nobles take care of the hero, resulting in the hero being captured. He didn’t have any attachment or use for the hero, but he still had the responsibility to get him back so that no other kingdom would laugh at him.
His cold stone face made it look like he was threatening, annoying Lilith who was deeply affected by their action.
"Don’t forget that you’re the one sending your hero to the battlefield." Lilith narrowed her eyes before looking at the Wise Man. "How about you? Do you want your Great Sage back? Remember, you could stop the hero from taking the great sage, but you chose not to. Don’t you think it’s a bit shameless for you to get them back?"
"I’m simply giving you the chance to negotiate with me. And don’t forget that you’re the one threatening us..." The Brave King snorted. "Failing to participate in this meeting would result us in becoming the traitor of the humanity? Who is the one stating that? Who are you to claim that we’re the traitors of the humanity?"
Lilith smirked. "Don’t you?"
"Are you going to do this, Succubus Queen?" The Brave King narrowed his eyes as his killing intent was emanating from his eyes.
"Lilith. I don’t like wasting our time." The Dragon Queen glanced at Lilith with a serious expression.
Lilith’s expression became cold before closing her eyes for a moment. After a while, she leaned on her throne and said nonchalantly. "Fine. I will give you the hero but it’s not for free. I want someone equal to the hero."
"Someone equal to the hero?" The Brave King was surprised by this statement and immediately narrowed Lilith’s choice by saying, "The hero is not even strong yet. Even if we add his status as a hero, the only person you can take is a Count. Not more than that."
"As expected from the Brave King, you can easily make such a merciless decision." Lilith smirked and said, "I won’t mind since I’m just going to exchange the hero and those three women with two people. How’s that? I’m more merciful than you, right? Don’t worry. They’re commoners."
"Commoner?" The Brave King was suspicious about Lilith’s intention. There was no way a mere commoner could catch Lilith’s eyes. So, Lilith must have another intention for these two people.
"How is it? Do you agree or not?" Lilith smirked, pressing for the answer. "They’re commoners. So, I don’t think the Brave King will let go of this big opportunity. It’s just sacrificing two commoners to get the hero and his women back. As for the great sage, it will be a different matter."
’Who are those commoners? There’s no way a mere commoner can enter her eyes. Is there something wrong with those two commoners? Are they related to her? She must have another hidden intention.
’I can’t think of anyone who she wants. If it’s a noble, I can still predict who she wants because of their deeds. But I can’t say the same for the commoners. Is there any special commoner in my Kingdom? No, wait... Are those two...’ The Brave King suddenly picked up Lilith’s hidden intention.
While he was thinking, the other human leaders became confused. They stared at him with a frown.
If this was the usual Brave King, he wouldn’t hesitate to agree to this decision. Yet, it took so long for the king to agree to this.
’Did he have something that we don’t know?’
’Is he going to protect the two commoners?’
’Who are they?’
’For the Demon Kings to get those two commoners by sacrificing the heroes?’
The four leaders thought, not understanding the reason behind the Brave King’s silence.
However, their doubt was soon answered in the form of action.
*Bam!*
The Brave King slammed the table and shouted, "I refuse."
"!!!" They widened their eyes, hearing the refusal. This truly something that never happened before if the Brave King was in his usual state. In other words, there was something that the Brave King was hiding from them.
And the Demon Kings didn’t hesitate to pick this on. The Dragon Queen frowned and asked, "What’s wrong, Brave King? What she wanted were just two random commoners. They are not important to you... Or do you have something that you want to hide?"
"I am simply protecting my subject." The Brave King snorted, refusing to answer any claim.
"Protecting your subject? If you sacrifice these two commoners to get the hero, you can protect them even more. In fact, the hero is the symbol of hope for your country, right? Is there something that you can’t say in this meeting, Brave King? For what reason do you wish to protect two commoners?" The Dragon Queen was glaring at him, pressing for the answer.
It was obvious that they managed to trap the king with Lilith’s plan.
"And do you think you’re allowing others to force you to expose your secret? In that case, how about you tell us all your secrets?" The Brave King snorted.
"It seems that the Brave King misunderstands my intention. I am more merciful than you... I simply wish to let them reunite with their friends." Lilith smiled before whispering something to Raisa.
After that, Raisa returned to the army and brought a woman from within. The woman was none other than Mu Yanxue, the cultivator they had captured previously.
Raisa lowered her head and asked Mu Yanxue to come with her as if she was the country’s guest. This was truly a sight to behold.
Mu Yanxue nodded with her head high. She looked so proud because she seemed to be able to gain respect from the country’s strongest general.
Of course, her appearance took everyone’s attention. There was something different from the rest of the humans.
The humans grabbed their weapons, wondering what she wanted to do.
However, the moment she raised to the sky, she looked at the human army and found two of them.
"Han Xin, Su Yue... Come here."
Her voice resounded across the army as two people seemed to answer her call.
In that instant, two people appeared. The first one was a male with long black hair. He wore a pure white robe and had a dignified appearance. Meanwhile, the other one was wearing a bikini covered with a translucent white cloth.
"Those two..." All the leaders were stunned as though Lilith truly wanted to reunite them.
"Mu Yanxue. Why do—" Su Yue narrowed her eyes, not knowing why Mu Yanxue decided to expose them.
However, Mu Yanxue whispered right to their ears. "I have gotten the cooperation of one of them."
"We have too." Su Yue answered.
"Yes. But the difference in us that the one who promises me seems to have the Supreme Yin Physique. Just take a look at the powerful charm coming out of her body. That overwhelming Yin Energy." Mu Yanxue added.
"That’s..." Su Yue fell silent and glanced at Lilith. Obviously, she was almost charmed just by taking a single look while the dignified young man beside her was already frozen due to her charm. "This..."
She finally understood what Mu Yanxue was talking about.
"She is perfect to be the Saintess of our Joyful Union Sect and she has agreed to become one as long as we come in peace. In exchange, there are surprisingly something good on this land that I personally confirm.
"According to her, there are seven demon kingdoms and five human kingdoms on this continent. The human kingdoms have a bountiful Spiritual Energy, but the seven demon kingdoms have their own unique energy.
"The kingdom that I visited right now has a bountiful Yin Energy that might surpass the Yin Forest. There is even an Emperor Qi, Yang Qi, Devouring Qi, and other three.
"That’s why it’s better for us to cooperate with her. If we have some friendships with her before she becomes the Saintess, we can get numerous benefits.
"And just look at the human kingdoms, especially the one you are from. He’s suppressed by these demons while being suspected by his kin. Don’t you think this is a good opportunity for us?"
"!!!" Su Yue was in shock when she listened to Mu Yanxue. She never thought that her investigation would be that useful and Mu Yanxue seemed to be open in splitting the reward.
Su Yue thought if they could join hands, the result would be great. Even if she became the saintess, there would be Elders and Sect Master, so there was a chance that it would become an empty promise too.
Hence, it might be a good thing for them to join hands.
"Who are they?" The Wise Man asked while furrowing his eyebrows, staring at the Brave King.
However, the Brave King refused to answer. Instead, he pressed the Succubus Queen even further, which became his downfall. "If you want them to reunite, you can simply give them to us."
"It’s just she’s the one who doesn’t want to leave. Isn’t it a proof that my country is better than yours?" Lilith smirked.
As if understanding the situation and Mu Yanxue’s plan, Su Yue suddenly came forward and asked righteously. "Your Majesty. It seems that it’s time for us to part ways. Our agreement is that you would find our brother and sister while we’re helping you. Now that we have found our brother and sister, it’s time for us to go separate ways."
Lilith maintained her calm smile, but inwardly, she had a huge evil smile and thought, ’Got him.’
