"Something seems wrong up ahead..."
As Demon Count Kasas flew through the air, he suddenly sensed something. He immediately told the Greater Demons behind him, "Follow me down to that castle. Something is wrong there. Be careful!"
"Yes!" the Greater Demons hurriedly answered.
Then, led by Demon Count Kasas, the flying Greater Demons descended toward the castle ahead.
Below and ahead of them stood a castle, with an aura of death lingering constantly above it.
This aura was entirely different from the usual atmosphere of the Abyssal World. It arose only after large numbers of demons had died.
Having risen to the rank of Count, Demon Count Kasas had naturally taken part in many large-scale slaughters. He had encountered this aura before and recognized it at once.
"Go investigate. See if anyone is still alive," Demon Count Kasas ordered after landing atop the castle.
"Yes, my lord!" the Greater Demons answered before heading down.
"Xinuo, stay here. I have something to say to you." Seeing his son, Baron Xinuo, also turn to leave, Count Kasas quickly stopped him.
"...Yes, Father." Baron Xinuo did not know why Count Kasas had stopped him, but he obediently approached. "What are your orders?"
"I hear your territory still hasn't produced enough Greater Demons. Is that true?" Count Kasas asked rather casually.
Although his tone was mild, a chill ran down the back of Baron Xinuo's neck.
He understood: his father was displeased with his territory's recent development.
His barony belonged to his father's county. If his territory developed quickly, his father would also benefit, building an even stronger force.
Conversely, if his territory developed slowly, it was only natural for his father to be unhappy.
And if his father became unhappy... Recalling the fate of his older brothers, Baron Xinuo felt fear rising within