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Chapter 445: Dr. Lanchi's New Patient Registration Success
Chapter 445: Dr. Lanchi's New Patient Registration Success
Pronei, confined in a heavy straitjacket, no longer had the calm murderous intent in his eyes as before.
The reunion with his two demonic compatriots was an unexpected surprise in his otherwise dull century of existence, but unfortunately, the timing couldn't have been worse.
The airflow in Pronei's special cell gradually calmed, and the light mist, which had been distorted by the collision of their eighth-tier demonic auras, returned to normal. The frost-covered walls and the prison's sacred anti-magic steel pillars fell silent once more.
"You two, either escape and have the new King take you away from the Protoss Empire's blockade as quickly as possible to face new challenges on the Southern Continent, or stay here in this underground prison, protected by a ninth-tier barrier. Hiding here might just be your lifeline."
Pronei looked at Sinora and Antanas as he spoke evenly.
"Everything on the Southern Continent is full of unknowns. In the worst-case scenario, we might have to beg on the streets just to conceal our demonic identities."
Pronei's eyes showed no signs of urgency or agitation as he finished his advice to his compatriots.
"But..."
Sinora felt that her brother was being overly pessimistic, but she didn't know what to say.
No matter how disgraceful they were, surely they wouldn't end up as beggars on the Southern Continent.
That would be a fate worse than death.
"Pronei, you're really..."
Antanas, seeing the situation, slapped her forehead and shook her head.
Based on her understanding of the cautious Pronei, he would rather stay in prison than take risks.
As long as he could survive for a few millennia, until a ninth-tier demon was released, then, with Pronei's unique traits and magic expertise, no one would be able to threaten him, no matter the state of the world above.
Moreover, Antanas couldn't understand what Pronei had seen that made him so afraid.
She had intended to say something, but after a moment of eye contact with Sinora, she decided to wait for the King to arrive and communicate with Pronei himself. Their own initiatives might only make matters worse.
Regardless, they needed to report this important information to the King and let him make an emergency judgment.
"Sinora, Antanas, you two should leave. Don't let the Helrom Prison discover your presence," Pronei said in farewell as he sat on the stone platform.
He didn't understand why these two seemed so relaxed, as if they completely disregarded the prison's security system, the warden, and the deputy warden. However, wasting precious time here was certainly unwise.
The reason for their prolonged conversation without the King's appearance was probably because he was undergoing the 'Hanging Road to the Afterlife' test on the sixth basement level.
In this day and age, every remaining trial for great demons was extremely rare. If one wanted to become a king who would usher in a new era of glory for the demon tribe, one couldn't afford to be picky about the trials, even if they weren't proficient in them. They had to gamble with their lives and give it a try.
However, the Guardian, Antanas, and the Lawbreaker, Sinora, remained unmoved.
They simply stood there like they were following orders, silently waiting.
Time seemed to stand still as the two great demons disguised as prison guards made no further moves.
Until several minutes had passed.
A slight disturbance broke the silence outside the cell.
Accompanied by mist and frost, a figure slowly walked in.
In the dim prison, the figure stood out, with black hair that shone softly in the light, and a pair of emerald green irises that resembled deep green gems, mysterious and profound, like abysses.
As the figure walked into the cell, Antanas and Sinora turned to gaze at her unconsciously.
The two great demons bowed in the customary greeting of their kind.
Pronei, the Seeker of Truth, also fixed his eyes on the mysterious figure who had finally arrived at his special cell.
From the attitudes of Antanas and Sinora, it was clear that this black-haired, emerald-eyed female figure was the new king they had spoken of.
"What's going on?"
The Poet of Great Love, or Lanchi, looked at the three silent great demons in the cell, confusion evident on his face.
He had assumed that these three, reunited after a century, would have much to discuss.
Now, it seemed like they were about to part ways.
"..."
Unlike Antanas and Sinora, who had burst into the cell with traces of injury on their faces, the New King appeared untouched, and it was unclear how long she had spent in the 'Hanging Road to the Afterlife' trial.
Pronei was astonished.
He knew better than anyone how terrifying the 'Hanging Road to the Afterlife' was, and for him, it had been almost entirely damaging. Yet, the New King looked relaxed, and it was likely that she had even smoothly passed through the trial's baptism.
Even in the old days of the Demon Realm, there were few great demons who could emerge from the 'Hanging Road to the Afterlife' unscathed, still looking calm and collected.
The New King was obviously a radical extremist.
She was the kind of maniac who feared neither death nor danger!
"Sinora, did you explain our intentions to Lord Pronei?"
The Poet of Great Love walked to a spot near Pronei and turned to Sinora, seeking clarification.
Sinora nodded awkwardly.
She had previously promised the King that she would help convince her brother, Pronei, but now the situation had turned into a stalemate, requiring the King's personal intervention. She felt ineffective as a subordinate.
"It's because I insisted on not leaving the sixth basement of Helrom Prison."
Pronei's gaze remained fixed on the Poet of Great Love as he spoke, his eyes firm with determination.
He knew that the New King was holding his sister accountable. If he still refused to follow the New King after Sinora's persuasion, the King would surely inflict cruel punishment on her.
He dared not predict what kind of treatment Sinora would receive under this fearsome New King.
The brunt of the King's wrath would have to be borne by him.
"Hmm?"
The black-haired, emerald-eyed Poet of Great Love touched his hair in confusion, not understanding why Pronei would refuse freedom.
"Well, thank you for your efforts, Sinora. I'll take it from here."
The Poet of Great Love offered Sinora a smile of gratitude.
"Thank you."
Sinora heaved a sigh of relief, her eyes filled with gratitude and awe. She had been worried that she would be punished or cast aside for her failure, but the New King remained as gentle as ever.
"..."
Antanas watched from the sidelines, sensing that Sinora's dependence on the New King had deepened.
However, the fact that the New King treated Sinora this way also meant that she would treat Antanas the same, and the prospect of having such a new object of loyalty made Antanas feel reassured.
(End of Chapter)
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