The Sister and Brother Demons Had Their Own Schemes; Had the Probe Been Seen Through?

After taking a tour, the two demons returned to the reception pavilion.

Seru dismissed the attendants.

"What do you think of Sky City?"

She walked to the window and looked toward the distant Sky City.

"All show, no substance."

Kirinmaru removed his armor, revealing his muscular upper body.

"What practical use is there in building a floating city other than showing off?"

Seru shook her head.

"You're wrong. Not only is that city floating, it is also covered by a formation. I couldn't see through its depths.

This Lord Chiyo is likely even harder to deal with than we expected."

"No matter how difficult he is, he's merely a newly ascended King-level demon."

Kirinmaru poured himself a cup of wine and drained it in one gulp.

"Father has guarded the Eastern Country for a thousand years. How could his foundation possibly compare to Father's?"

"Foundation is important, but strength is what truly matters."

Seru turned around, a thoughtful look flashing through her eyes.

"The scouts said he swept through the various clans of the Western Country alone and had even entered the Underworld... A figure like that is likely no ordinary King-level Great Demon. We must not underestimate him."

Kirinmaru fell silent.

More than ten minutes passed before he asked Seru.

"Then do you think we can accomplish our purpose on this trip?"

Seru pondered for a moment.

"Father wants us to probe his bottom line and, if possible, secure some benefits.

For example, several Spirit Veins in the eastern borderlands of the Western Country. But judging by this, he probably won't yield easily."

"Then we'll see whether he has what it takes to keep them."

A flash of fighting spirit flickered in Kirinmaru's eyes.

"I'll test his mettle in court tomorrow."

"Don't act rashly!"

Seru frowned.

"We are envoys,