This fellow did not even know how to beat around the bush. He was blunt and direct about everything.
He had launched into a tirade against them the moment he arrived!
The two of them felt like crying.
Had they known offending this bunch would be so miserable, they would have behaved themselves from the start.
Both obediently kept their mouths shut, not daring to say another word. Their docile manner was worlds apart from how they had acted earlier.
Kleim felt rather awkward too.
These two fellows really were straight shooters.
His flattery had landed on the horse's leg instead of its rump, leaving him dangling in midair with no graceful way down.
Just then, the One-Horned Devil Immortal spoke up at the right moment. "The dark elves certainly throw their weight around. You arrive and immediately usurp your host, wanting to attack our guests. How impressive!"
At those words, Dark Night's expression changed. He valued his reputation above all else.
He hurried to explain, "Please do not misunderstand, Lord Kleim. We simply cannot stand Lei and Xing. We certainly meant no offense to you."
"The Dark Elf Race, the Earth-Crawling Ant Race, and the Hive Race have come together precisely to help you conquer the Human Race, Lord Kleim."
"The Human Race is truly hateful. They once made enemies of the Ten Thousand Races and killed many of our brethren. We have come specifically to avenge them."
"Please give us a chance to avenge our fallen and wash away our humiliation, Lord Kleim."
Kleim felt much better and took the opening. "You jest, Lord Dark Night. What is this talk of giving you a chance? Once you are here, you are our brethren. We all belong to the Devil Race, so naturally we stand united against our common