Chapter 206

Chapter 206

Otherworld Demon King Survival Guide.

Episode 206: Saintess! (1)

Karuti provided more information.

“It seems that Baron Pakel was walking a tightrope.”

“The baron right in front of us.”

“Yes.”

The name of the barony adjacent to my jungle was Pakel.

According to Karuti’s intelligence, this Baron Pakel was trying to decide whether to side with the Angel faction or the Anti-Angel faction while walking a tightrope.

“He seems to side with the Angel faction when it is advantageous, and with the Anti-Angel faction when that is advantageous. That’s the kind of game he’s playing.”

If he timed his choices well, that’s political power, but if he failed, he’d be seen as a bat. Ambiguous neutrality only led to bloodshed.

“Right. At first, he withheld his choice due to a lack of information about the angels, but as time went on, it became clear that the Angel faction was gaining the upper hand. It seems that Baron Pakel has already decided to side with the Angel faction.”

“So, the Saintess fled to this side.”

The Saintess seemed to think that Baron Pakel was on the Anti-Angel side. That’s why she fled to this side.

Whatever the case, the Pakel Barony was at the easternmost edge of the kingdom. They might be thinking of rallying the Anti-Angel faction here to resist the angels.

But now that Baron Pakel had decided to side with the Angel faction, the Saintess was just tempting prey. If he captured the Saintess and handed her over to the angels, he would receive enormous rewards.

No human power-holder would miss such an opportunity.

“What should we do now? What do you think, Karuti?”

“Hmm… The Saintess and the Baron still don’t know much about each other. But the moment the Saintess appears, Baron Pakel will show his true colors. And then the Saintess will flee again.”

Fleeing.

“Karuti thinks… if she is ambushed, she will likely flee to this jungle since she has no other place to go.”

“That would be the best scenario.”

If that happened, it would be a jackpot. I could capture the Saintess and annihilate the Baron’s pursuit forces, who were solely focused on chasing her.

It would be beneficial to guide this situation well.

“Wow. But Karuti, you’re very capable. How did you find out all that?”

“Karuti knows everything!”

“Hahaha, is that so?”

“Right now, we’re spreading as many Evil Eyes as possible to gather information. Our Bellacruel family also considers this work very important.”

Karuti added that since angels haven’t properly penetrated this area yet, it is relatively easy to operate the Evil Eyes.

“And many demons are involved in this task. They are all diligently compiling and organizing the information sent by the Evil Eyes!”

“So, demons are watching everything with the Evil Eyes?”

“Yes!”

I imagined the demons of the Bellacruel family watching the middle world like CCTV surveillance officers.

Really creepy.

Humans were completely unaware that demons were spying on the middle world. Could humans really contend with beings like angels or demons?

Probably not, I guess.

“If that’s the case, then we can expect support from the Demon Realm soon.”

It would be good to receive resources or technology. And troops? I didn’t think I could control the troops. If I asked for only female demons, would Karuti look at me weirdly?

It’s a bit awkward to show my lustful side to Karuti, who was like a younger sister to me. It would be embarrassing to reveal such a shameful fact.

But if necessary, I would do it, even if it meant putting on a shameless face.

“If possible, I want to do it. I’m trying my best. So, Kyuse, please use your power to dominate the middle world.”

“I’m always doing that. Don’t worry.”

That is already my goal.

“Oh, by the way, Karuti.”

“Yes?”

“How did you learn the human language of the middle world? It must have been difficult.”

It seemed like she had learned the middle world language well. That’s why she could gather information.

“That’s because of you, Kyuse.”

“Me?”

“No! It’s possible! Karuti knows everything!”

“Yes, yes. Karuti is smart!”

Anyway, Karuti said there was still some time left and told me to ask more questions if I was curious. She already knew my location and was continuously researching to maintain contact, making it relatively easier.

“How strong are the angels?”

“I knew you would ask that. It’s important. But don’t worry. The angels who fell to the middle world aren’t that strong.”

“They aren’t strong?”

“Even if a strong angel came, they would lose some of their power in the process. They have to grow again in the middle world. That will take time. And the angels can’t cross over freely. They are sending their forces slowly.”

“That’s somewhat comforting.”

The angels were weakened and couldn’t come in a rush. In such a situation, we could definitely compete.

“Alright, Karuti! Keep bringing me information like this! It has been very helpful! I can do better with more information!”

“Yes! I will do that!”

As long as Karuti kept providing good information, there wouldn’t be any problems.

Wait a minute.

If Karuti was providing intelligence, was there a need to send Vanessa…? Oh, no. Karuti was currently supporting Vanessa, the local informant. The presence of a local informant made a big difference.

Local informants were important.

Thus, I continued to talk with Karuti until the Evil Eye’s maintenance time ran out, and we planned the operation to capture the Saintess.

Saintess Cecilia of the Goddess Church, who was on the run, sighed.

“Sigh.”

Since she started fleeing, she hasn’t had a proper rest. Her body was overflowing with divine power, but physical fatigue did not entirely disappear, and her mental fatigue was also increasing.

She had lost many troops along the way.

The guards sacrificed their lives to protect her. They firmly believed that only Saintess Cecilia could save the Goddess Church and the world from the devils disguised as angels.

Saintess Cecilia thought the same. Therefore, she must live up to their belief.

“Are you alright, Saintess?”

Her guard knight, Lea.

She also understood the Saintess’s pain. Every time she saw the Saintess sigh heavily like this, it felt like her chest was burning with pain.

If she had been more capable and stronger, the Saintess would not have been in danger. That guilt made her anxious.

“Are you alright?”

“I am… alright.”

“Lies. You look tired.”

Saintess Cecilia was more beautiful and kind than anyone. In this situation, she was worrying about others instead. It was both touching and regretful.

‘What a beautiful person.’

Though on the run, the Saintess’s body was being protected by divine power. Therefore, she remained as beautiful as ever. Her radiant golden hair shone like gold, and her beautiful blue eyes looked like jewels.

Even her sharp and authoritative gaze was so mesmerizing that, as a woman, it made her heart flutter… Moreover, her feminine charm exuded from her body-

‘What am I thinking.’

Lea shook her head at such thoughts.

“Saintess, even now, it might be better to go to the Count’s territory…”

“That cannot be done.”

A firm answer.

“I’ve said it many times, but in this situation, relying on a lord of Count level or higher will leave us voiceless.”

“Still.”

“In the end, we would only be used. Even if we drive out the spirits of the heavens, the Goddess Church would still fall.”

The Saintess added that, for the sake of those who died, she could not allow that.

“In order to revive the Goddess Church, I need to be at the center.”

With the appearance of the angels, the Goddess Church was divided and became the center of the war. The forces of the Goddess Church, brainwashed by the angels, actively participated in the war.

The Goddess Church must bear this responsibility. In such a situation, if the Saintess loses her agency, the Goddess Church will inevitably fall after the war.

The Saintess was a woman of ambition.

She could not stand to see the fall of the Goddess Church.

“So… is it Baron Pakel?”

“That seems appropriate.”

The Saintess planned to use Baron Pakel. The Pakel Barony was at the edge of the kingdom. If she could dominate the Baron, she could certainly attract the allies of the Anti-Angel faction.

It was clear.

The Saintess believed in her abilities.

“If Baron Pakel is with the Anti-Angel faction, it will be possible… but if he is with the Angel faction, it will be dangerous, Saintess.”

According to the latest information, the nobles at the kingdom’s eastern edge harbored resentment towards the angels. It couldn’t be completely trusted, but the Saintess judged it to be the best option.

But if that was not the case…

“Then, there’s no choice. We would have to go elsewhere. The uncharted areas. Although not well-known, if we use that area to escape, we might manage to avoid them.”

“…”

“Lea. As long as this body survives, it is simple. I could rely on someone and live as their subordinate.”

If only it were so simple.

Although the Saintess spoke strongly, Lea’s thoughts were weak.

“But our goal is the revival of the Goddess Church. Think of those who died. Can we stop?”

“…Understood.”

“We need to find a noble we can control. Then gather our forces and drive out the spirits of the heavens. If Baron Pakel doesn’t work… yes. We’ll try Baron Sayel’s territory.”

Gathering forces and punishing the spirits of the heavens.

Thus, restoring justice and reviving the fallen Goddess Church.

“I will do as you command, Saintess.”

Lea answered quietly.

There was no choice but to do as the Saintess wished.

“As planned. We will go to the Pakel Barony.”

“Understood! Commander of the Guard!”

Even while giving orders, the anxiety did not disappear. If Baron Pakel had sided with the angels, another dangerous escape would begin.

“Kyuse oppaaaaargh!!!”

“Huh?! Karuti!”

The returning Evil Eye of Karuti screamed as if in agony! What could be so important that Karuti reacted like this suddenly?!

“What happened-”

“The Saintess is fleeing! Towards us!”

“So it has come to this!”

The Saintess was fleeing towards us!

“Great!”

The awaited opportunity!

“All troops, battle formation!!!”

I immediately gave the order for battle formation. Since receiving the information from Karuti, I had been prepared to mobilize at any time!

Great!

Let’s capture the Saintess!