Redeem himself through meritorious service?
The demon elders were taken aback again, their gazes darting back and forth between Fury Shield and Unicorn.
Elder Cuojie narrowed his eyes, his dry, broom-like hand stroking the thick beard on his chin. He did not speak immediately.
Only after two demon elders voiced their doubts did he slowly pick up the conversation:
"I never expected Elder Fury Shield's foresight to be so far-reaching. It is truly admirable!"
"The idea of redeeming himself through meritorious service is not bad, but carrying it out would bring plenty of trouble."
"What if Unicorn refuses to behave and fishes in troubled waters during the Demon Tide? Wouldn't that be letting him off easy?"
"I believe Unicorn's nature is not bad." Fury Shield glanced at the utterly astonished Unicorn and spoke calmly.
"The reason he did all those foolish things before was probably because he had not yet adjusted to being a demon elder and acted too hastily."
"I am willing to vouch for him and give him a chance to redeem himself through meritorious service."
"Uh..." After hearing Fury Shield's words, Unicorn's eyes widened into perfect circles.
For a moment, he even suspected that he had fallen under an illusion spell.
Otherwise, how could such absurd words have come from Fury Shield's mouth?
He had clearly reported Fury Shield to the Council of Elders earlier, leaving the other party unable to save face.
Yet now the situation had reversed, and Fury Shield was actually speaking up for him?
What was this?
Repaying resentment with kindness?
Was this guy really a demon?
Was it really okay for him to be this kind?
The other demon elders were also full of questions, though their thoughts were not as simple as Unicorn's.
Most of them believed that Fury Shield intended