The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1690 - 476: The Demon King's Scheme

The heavy oak door closed softly, shutting out the clamor of the lounge downstairs. The spacious room instantly fell silent, leaving only the hustle and bustle of the lights outside the window.

This is the most luxurious suite in the "Embrace of Dawn" hotel.

Ever since Prince Colin stayed here, he infused it with "the fashion of the Empire," and the entire Vortex Sea East Coast's wealthy merchants and nobility regarded its decor as a model of prestige and luxury... Coming here was like arriving at the Holy City.

At the moment of stepping into this "Little Holy City," Sak Jifeng underwent a dramatic transformation.

One second he was still acting bold and unrestrained, and in the next, he turned into a big lizard even more obedient than Taufu.

"My lord... what do you need from me?"

He bowed his head respectfully, standing behind Luo Yan, waiting for his master's inquiry.

Observing the trembling Sak, Luo Yan revealed a warm smile like the sun, speaking in a gentle tone.

"No need to be so nervous, lift your head a little, let me see respect in your eyes, not submission."

Sak's shoulders relaxed slightly, and he raised his head, but the scales on his body were still obviously tense, fearing to offend this noble Demon King inadvertently.

Others didn't know the identity of this lord, but he knew all too well.

In front of him, let alone the Chieftain of the Wind Roar Tribe, even the Queen of the Gutaf United Kingdom, in front of him, was no different from a bug.

Seeing Sak's as-if-enemy posture, Luo Yan couldn't help but sigh inwardly. If only Taufu had half of his sense of reverence.

If not for keeping her by his side, that little one would've surely suffered a lot.

At least Alakdo always yearned for the taste of dragon meat.

"So, how have you been feeling during this time?" Luo Yan walked to the window, pulling the curtains slightly open, just enough to see outside.

Sak stepped forward cautiously, carefully reporting.

"As per your instructions, I have been acting as the cousin of Urga Wind Split, the chieftain of the Wind Roar Tribe, in Thunder City during this time and have engaged in wide-range interactions with all sectors of society in Thunder City. The key figures you previously mentioned on the list, including Prince Edward, the Grand Duke of the Campbell Duchy, including Mr. Yang Andes of the Andes Group... I have met them and established initial contacts."

His report was succinct and straight to the point, like a soldier reporting back, not daring to utter a single superfluous word or personal opinion.

Sak initially thought that the noble Demon King would instruct him on the next plan, like how to leverage these connections to completely draw the Campbell Duchy as a pawn into the game.

However, the Demon King he respected threw an unexpected question at him.

"Sak," looking at the bustling streets outside the window, Luo Yan casually asked, "you've been here for some time now, how has Thunder City felt to you?"

Feel?

Sak was stunned, momentarily unable to follow the Demon King's train of thought.

Was he checking his work?

Or perhaps...

A test for himself?

He was silent for a long time, then replied in a deep voice: "My lord, there are many things I can feel. For instance, humans here and us lizard-men are entirely different, whether in lifestyle or ways of thinking. But... I know that's not what you're asking about."

Luo Yan smiled but didn't explain, waiting for Sak to continue.

Seeing that the Demon King was indeed not satisfied, Sak became more anxious, hurriedly organizing his words, trying to dig deeper for an answer.

"Take, for example, those Imperial people from Withered Wood Port on the northern shore of the Gana Continent... they are ambitious, with sincere yet cunning hearts, always loving to talk about prospects of the future. And the people here... uh..."

This burly lizard-man envoy scratched his head for a while, finally squeezing out a deflated response with a wretched face.

"Well, my lord, to be honest... although they are distinctly different from us, they seem no different from the people of Withered Wood Port."

Undoubtedly, this was a pointless statement.

After saying it, Sak lowered his head, awaiting the Demon King's rebuke. However, the anticipated scolding never came.

The room was silent for a moment, then a faint chuckle echoed.

Luo Yan turned to look at him, without a trace of displeasure, instead revealing a smile of approval.

"You've observed very thoroughly, they indeed aren't any different."

And this, precisely, is the root of all conflicts—

Whether it's the Devalu family guarding the pastures for Saint Sis, or the Campbell family suppressing the Maze for Saint Sis, or their corresponding Ryan people and Campbell people. They were born with holy obligations, yet enjoyed none of the grace bestowed by the Holy Light.

However, the Imperial people are not the same.

Especially the citizens of the Holy City.

At least in the eyes of the Campbell people, they are bathed in the Holy Light from birth, free from the troubles of Chaos and Hell, able to easily enjoy the entire Empire's wealth.

The series of problems facing the Campbell Duchy at present, whether inside or outside the court, fundamentally lie in this.

Campbell people and those living at the heart of the Empire, the Imperial people, essentially share no difference, they equally yearn for the Holy Light, equally heartfelt and passionate, yet their status differs tremendously.

Edward's ambitions are less about his personal ambitions and more about the common aspiration of the entire Campbell Duchy.