Chapter 144: Chapter 144 Sairaorg Comes to Visit, Traces of the Rebels
Jimory Territory, western border.
Steel walls stood tall along the border, with massive turrets placed on top.
A robust man stepped out of a carriage, gazing at the large-caliber turrets on the wall.
"Rias, am I mistaken? I don't remember it looking like this before."
"Don't worry, Sirzechs."
"Your memory isn't failing you. These things you're seeing now were all built recently."
Rias also stepped out of the carriage, greeting the soldiers lined up to welcome them at the city gate.
Amidst the voices of "Welcome Princess Rias," the two passed through the city gate and entered.
The rural towns that once dotted the fields had disappeared, replaced by towering buildings.
Demons drove massive machines, dragging various kinds of equipment along the cement roads.
At the end of the view, giant robots, tens of meters tall, constantly sprayed cement, expanding the city's edges.
Watching these incredible scenes, a hint of confusion flashed in Sirzechs' eyes.
"Rias, what exactly is going on?"
"You should remember the incident half a month ago when the Khaos Brigade launched attacks throughout the Underworld, right?"
"Of course, I remember."
"This area where we currently are is one of the regions of the Gremory territory that was attacked."
Rias explained.
Perhaps having received intelligence, the Khaos Brigade timed their attack when Lin Dong went to the Soul Society.
To protect the territory, the Gremory household's soldiers immediately formed a defensive line and fought back.
During that battle, there were quite a few enemies with the strength of mid-level and high-level devils.
With all-out firepower, the border of the Gremory territory was, so to speak, completely shattered.
Those backward small villages located in the border area were basically affected and destroyed.
This kind of situation is rare, but it's not nonexistent.
In the past, there have been cases of high-level magical beasts and rogue devils invading the border and causing destruction.
Usually, in such cases, the Gremory household would send aid workers to help these border devils rebuild their villages.
However, just as the Gremory household was discussing who to send to the west as aid workers, Yae stood up.
On the way to the Underworld more than a month ago, Yae obtained a territory from Rias, located on the western border of the Gremory household.
Including Lin Dong and others' territories, a large area of the western border was managed by Yae.
After negotiation, Yae took over the management rights of the western border from Rias' parents, further expanding the territory she held.
After that, she came to the border, took out various high-tech props, and personally led the border devils to rebuild their homes.
"Sirzechs, what you're seeing now is the result of Yae's work over the past half a month."
"To be able to do this in just half a month, truly amazing."
Sirzechs exclaimed.
As a traditionalist devil, he had always been insensitive to things like technology.
This was the first time he had directly witnessed the extent of what high technology could achieve.
"Let's go, I'll take you to meet Yae."
Rias called out to Sirzechs and led him to the high tower in the center of the city.
After taking a teleportation array to the top floor, a golden-haired loli wearing a lab coat appeared before them.
"Good afternoon, Rias."
"Good afternoon, Yae."
Rias responded and turned to look at Sirzechs standing behind her.
"Yae, this is my cousin, the new heir to the House of Bael, Sirzechs Bael."
"The heir to the House of Bael?"
Yae carefully sized up Sirzechs, a thoughtful look appearing in her eyes.
"No Power of Destruction, but the physical strength and aura quality are very high."
"It seems you've put in a lot of effort to become the heir to the House of Bael."
"But the people of the House of Bael are all old fogeys, your situation must be very difficult."
"It's still within my ability to cope."
Sirzechs' expression became serious.
To see through his details and deduce his situation in such a short time.
This insight was truly terrifying.
"Come with me."
Yae led Rias and Sirzechs to the reception room, a robot following behind them, placing tea and desserts on the table.
"It's my most anticipated time again."
Rias reached out and picked up a piece of dessert: "Sirzechs, you should try it too. These are delicious."
"Then I won't stand on ceremony."
Sirzechs followed suit and picked up a piece of dessert.
In the next second, an indescribable deliciousness bloomed in his mouth, a faint warm current flowing into his abdomen.
Vaguely, his body felt comfortable, and the fatigue he had accumulated on weekdays was swept away.
"Hmm?"
Noticing the changes in his body, Sirzechs looked at the remaining desserts on the table with some surprise.
"Miss Yae, these…"
"They're not very precious things."
Seeming to have guessed what Sirzechs wanted to ask, Yae's voice sounded first.
Picking up her teacup and leisurely taking a sip of black tea, Yae leaned back on the sofa, her expression lazy.
"There are a lot of gluttonous little ones at home."
"This is a dessert I specially researched for their health after meals."
"It's made from readily available raw materials, I won't charge you for it, eat it without worry."
"Miss Yae, I appreciate your kindness, but I have something I want to ask before enjoying the desserts."
Sirzechs subconsciously clenched his fists, an imperceptible hint of anticipation and nervousness flashing in his eyes.
"Have you heard of sleeping sickness?"
"I've heard of it."
Yae recalled slightly.
Regarding sleeping sickness, she had heard people mention it when she was serving as a member of the Seraphim during the Bible era.
It was a disease prevalent among devils that would cause the patient to fall into a deep sleep, with their body constantly weakening.
Because they had powerful bloodlines to support them, devils paid more attention to the development of their strength.
They had almost no technological advancements in medicine.
Sleeping sickness, which only a few devils would get and would not spread, had no research done on it.
Therefore, until she perished together with the Demon Kings, no one had researched a way to treat sleeping sickness.
As for now…
Looking at Sirzechs sitting upright opposite her, Yae got her answer.
"Do you have relatives around you who suffer from sleeping sickness?"
"Yes, to be precise, my mother."
"Why come to me? In terms of reputation, I should be very inconspicuous among devils."
"I recommended it."
Rias' voice sounded from the side.
Throwing the last piece of dessert in the plate into her mouth, Rias explained.
"Sirzechs' initial goal was Lin Dong, wanting to ask Lin Dong if there was a way to solve sleeping sickness."
"But after the Khaos Brigade incident half a month ago, Lin Dong went into seclusion with the Akatsuki."
"After thinking about it, I thought that you, Yae, might have a way to solve it, so I brought Sirzechs to ask."
"I see, that makes sense."
Yae nodded thoughtfully.
In order not to stand out too much, she had hidden her achievements most of the time.
Like this city under reconstruction on the border, she had directly pushed the credit to Lin Dong.
In the eyes of outsiders, she was a devil with an unknown origin but great strength.
Only Rias, who lived under the same roof as her, knew her true situation.
"Miss Yae, do you have a way to treat sleeping sickness?"
Sirzechs' inquiry sounded again, and Yae came back to her senses and shook her head at him.
"My understanding of sleeping sickness is currently only limited to rumors, I don't know the specific situation."
"Then do you have time?"
"I do have time, but before going to the hospital, we can ask for Lin Dong's opinion."
"Lin Dong?"
"The Red Dragon Emperor?"
Rias and Sirzechs were taken aback.
Just then, a click sounded.
The door of the reception room was pushed open, and Lin Dong walked in from the outside with Aiwass and Ophis.
"Good afternoon, Rias."
"Lin Dong! When did you come back!"
Rias came back to her senses, the corners of her mouth turned up, a happy smile appearing on her face.
"I just came back not long ago, I went to the Demon King's Palace for something, and then I came here."
Lin Dong glanced at Sirzechs: "What happened? I seemed to hear you mention me while chatting just now."
"We were discussing the matter of sleeping sickness."
Yae quickly explained the ins and outs of the matter: "Do you know how to treat sleeping sickness?"
"No."
"It's rare, there's actually something you don't know."
"Neither I nor the people around me have sleeping sickness, so of course I wouldn't pay attention to these things."
"That's true, so are you going to take a trip yourself, or should I go take a look?"
"I'll go."
Lin Dong accepted this matter.
Although sleeping sickness is not taken seriously, this disease is equivalent to cancer for humans.
Lin Dong did not doubt Yae's abilities.
If Yae personally took action, sleeping sickness would most likely be cured, but Yae's exposure would also increase linearly.
In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, it would be better for him to go and take a look.
Lin Dong looked at Sirzechs: "Let's set the time for tomorrow, I'll go to the hospital tomorrow morning to help treat your mother."
"Then I'll leave it to you, Mr. Lin Dong."
Sirzechs nodded and thanked him.
Although he didn't know if it would be successful, the confidence in Lin Dong and Yae's conversation was genuine.
Seeing the two so confident, Sirzechs' confidence also increased a lot.
After saying goodbye to Lin Dong and others, Sirzechs left the tower and went to the Sidi Territory, going to the hospital to wait in advance.
After watching him leave, Lin Dong looked at Rias.
"In the future, if there are similar things, try not to come to Yae, she needs to keep a low profile."
"Keep a low profile?"
Rias was stunned, subconsciously recalling Yae's various performances on weekdays, and suddenly realized.
"Sorry, Yae."
"It was my lack of consideration this time."
"It doesn't matter, that kind of thing is no longer important."
Yae took a sip of black tea.
After breaking through to become a Dragon God-level, Lin Dong was destined to become the center of this world.
As the other party's queen, Yae, no matter how low-key she was, would inevitably attract the attention of others.
Cao Cao was just the first, and there would still be others to explore her true identity.
At this rate, it was only a matter of time before her true identity was exposed.
But before that, Lin Dong was very likely to go one step further and become an existence above the Dragon God level.
At that time, whether she was a Seraphim or not would no longer be important.
With Lin Dong, the tall guy, in charge, no matter how much trouble there was in this world, it would not fall on her head.
In other words, even if her identity was exposed, it would not affect her enjoying her laid-back retirement life.
"It's really a peaceful time."
"Don't be peaceful, I have something to ask you."
"I knew it would be like this."
Yae returned to reality, not surprised by this.
"Tell me, what is it this time?"
"The Beast Emperor 666."
"Didn't you say you would take action after a year?"
"Because in the initial plan, I didn't expect that I could break through so quickly."
Lin Dong released a little of his suppressed aura.
Yae's body sank, recalling the battle with Lin Dong not long ago.
"Your strength has indeed broken through a bit quickly, but how do you plan to solve 666's immortality?"
"Rely on this."
Lin Dong released the complete Power of Destruction.
Crimson radiance appeared in his palm, and the surrounding space instantly collapsed and distorted.
"You weren't using your full strength before?"
A look of surprise appeared on Yae's face.
She had seen the seven-colored level of the Power of Destruction during her battle with Lin Dong.
But at that time, the aura of the Power of Destruction that Lin Dong released was only 20% of what it is now.
After carefully feeling the complete version of the Power of Destruction, Yae's confidence greatly increased.
"Relying on this power, you can indeed take down 666, now all that's left is a venue."
"Just make a frame that is strong enough, my barrier can block most attacks."
"373 I understand, but we still need to prepare just in case."
"Then call me when you're ready."
Lin Dong made the decision.
At his current cultivation speed, a month is enough for him to complete a small breakthrough.
When the time comes to deal with 666, it will only be easier.
"Is there anything else?"
Yae got up from the sofa: "If there's nothing else, I'll go back to process the data first."
"Then go ahead and get busy."
Lin Dong let Yae go, and Ophis looked around and followed Yae away.
She was going to consult Yae, who knew everything, on how to quickly earn contribution points.
On the other side, after watching Yae leave, Rias took over the conversation.
"Lin Dong, are you still going to seclude yourself recently?"
"I won't seclude myself again in the short term."
"That's great, in ten days, the high-level devils will hold a special gathering for the new generation of devils to meet, if you're not secluding yourself, you can participate together."
"In ten days? Oh, you mean that one."
Lin Dong remembered what Sirzechs had mentioned at the Demon King's Palace not long ago.
"Sorry, Rias."
"I will participate in that gathering, but the identity I attend with will be a bit special."
"I see, that's a pity."
Rias was not very surprised by this.
Although Lin Dong was nominally her subordinate, a member of the new generation of devils.
But in terms of strength, the other party had completely broken away, even surpassing the Demon Kings.
Devils value bloodline, and also value strength.
Lin Dong's strength was so great that it was very normal for him to be invited to attend the gathering as a guest.
Ending the topic about the gathering, Rias chatted with Lin Dong about the trivial matters of her daily life recently.
"Speaking of which, when Lin Dong, you were in seclusion a few days ago, Stella came to find you once."
"Stella?"
"Yes, she said that thanks to MAR's help, Famillion has found the headquarters of the rebels."
"That's good news."
As if seeing a large number of entries waving to him, Lin Dong chuckled and got up from the sofa.
"Rias, are you coming with me?"
"I won't go, I made an appointment with Sona to meet today, the time is almost up."
"Then see you later."
Faint magic power fluctuations rose from Lin Dong's body, and a magic circle appeared under him and Aiwass' feet.
In the next instant, the surrounding scenery changed rapidly, and he and Aiwass arrived in front of Famillion's palace.
The soldiers around heard the movement and came over to check the situation as soon as possible.
"You are… Mr. Lin Dong!"
"Welcome, Mr. Lin Dong!"
Because the last time he came made a big noise, Famillion's soldiers basically knew Lin Dong.
"Help me call Stella over."
"Please wait a moment!"
A woman who looked like a high-ranking officer ran towards the depths of the palace.
A few minutes later, Stella flapped her devil wings and fell from the sky.
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