The Regressed Demon Lord is Kind - Chapter 211
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Chapter 211

Green and black colored mana scattered all around the tree, indicating that the ritual was progressing smoothly. Elders from the Iron Tribe poured out mana that whirled around the tree and softly passed over the path of fire. Perhaps, influenced by that, the trees flames also swayed like the mana. At that moment, the trees mana that blanketed the castle trembled a bit.

Renu crumpled his face grimly. Is it an intruder again?

A couple of days agowhen their enemies escaped like dogs with their tails hanging low from their backs, there was an attempt to infiltrate the castle at the end of a battle.

It must be that bastard! Renu stroked his face down. He felt the bandages texture and the grotesque skin that was below it. He thought of the bastard who left him in a state like this.

I shouldve caught him then! Renu thought he shouldve captured that bastard and given him the sameno, tens and twenty times the amount of pain he felt. Renu wouldve burned that bastard up, cured him, burned him once more, and then, cured him again. And only if he did that kind of torture for dozens of years, a small part of the rage he felt in his heart would subside. But including the time trespassing inside the castle recently, Zich escaped from here and there like a rat.

I shouldve lured him deep into the castle! Renu regretted ithe couldve captured Zich with a large number of troops, but it hadnt been long since he had been injured. Renu wasnt in the right state of mind and simply yelled at his men to capture the bastard. He ended up missing him.

I wont miss him this time! He turned his body around. Then, he headed towards the ground. Renu had already commanded his soldiers to let Zich trespass into the castle for a bit if that bastard tried again.

However, one of the soldiers came up to Renu and reported an unexpected turn of events.

What?

It doesnt seem to be that human from last time, Your Majesty.

What do you mean its not that bastard? Then, who is it?

That iswe dont know either, Your Majesty.

Are you joking with me right now?

O-Of course not, Your Majesty. The soldier wasnt completely out of his mind to joke with Renu whose already bad temperament had become even crueler ever since gruesome burns covered most of his body.

Thus, the soldier quickly explained, That human revealed himself as soon as he trespassed the castle. And he was looking for you, Your Majesty. He asked us to call Your Majesty to sign a new contract.

A contract?

Yes! He said that Your Majesty would know if I passed on this message! He didnt seem like a normal trespasser, talking like that inside the castle. After saying these words, the soldier bowed his head down low. Inside his headpiece, his face was soaked in sweat. He desperately wished that his decision to report about the trespasser wasnt the wrong choice.

Renu fell into contemplation for a bit; was there a person who would say such words to him? But he didnt think for long. Some people immediately came to his mind.

How did that trespasser look like?

I couldnt see his appearance. His whole body was wrapped in a black robe

As expected, it was them.

Bring him to me.

Yes, Your Majesty! The soldier answered loudly without question and left Renu. Since he could leave the kings side with his life intact, his feet felt very light.

Renu stood in the middle of the basement and waited still. Not long afterward, a person, surrounded by many soldiers, came down. Heavily cloaked with a deep robe, the man was a mysterious and suspicious figure, and all the soldiers accompanying him gave off an explosive feeling of nervousness. The robed figure and the soldiers stopped in front of Renu.

You guys back away, Renu commanded the soldiers.

The soldiers paid their respect to Renu and left the basement. Then, Renu spoke, I didnt think you guys would come to see me again.

The robed figure searched Renus surroundings and asked, Do you not need guards? The robed figure asked in a grating voice. Like there was something wrong with his throat, the robed figure sounded extremely raspy.

After the soldiers who brought the robed figure to Renu left, there was no other soldier in the basement. It seemed possible to kill Renu this instant, but Renu remained calm.

At the least, no one can kill me here.

Thats some confidence. I suppose its because of that power.

The robed figures eyes looked towards the basement doors to where the fire tree was.

If you are curious, try experimenting.

No thanks. I havent come here to fight you.

Is that so? Then, what did you come here for?

For cooperation.

Haha! Renu let out a short burst of light laughter, but that was enough to express his twisted mocking.

Cooperation? Why would I need to do that? Dont you remember how I killed one of your companions because I didnt need your organizations cooperation anymore? No, just a couple of days ago, another one of your colleagues told me to do something as ridiculous as to obey you guys. He said your organization would not tolerate betrayals. Is that all you guys can do?

You are misunderstanding something, Renu Ent Draus. The robed figures voice was lower. We have already decided to crush you guys. In the near future, we will strike your heads off and soak the earth with your tribes blood.

Renu glared at the robed figure saying extremely offensive words.

Well save that for the future. The robed figure continued, We are the type of people who cooperate with our enemies if necessary.

For what reason would we do that?

The allied forces outside of Mentisarent they bothering you a lot?

Oh, you mean that? Renu smirked. Look here, you delusional bastard wearing a dirty rag, do you think we would be pushed back by those idiots outside? Then, Renu raised both of his hands and said, Fine, I will admit it. Our overall army is lacking in comparison, but so what? Time is on our side, and the islands geographic terrain is a huge advantage for defense. Moreover, we have a method to fill in our lackluster forces. So, why do we have to accept your organizations request for cooperation? Huh? Tell me.

Clang!

Renu unsheathed the sword on his side and placed it against the robed figures neck. The sharpened edges of the sword slightly ripped the robe. If you dont give me an acceptable reason, Im also going to kill you here.

The robed figure was silent for a while.

Hahaha! Soon enough, a mocking laugh began to flow out of the robe. If you are so confident, you should have just cut off my neck immediately.

Ah, I can roughly understand your feelings right now. You must think there is a secret reason why we are approaching you again after you already broke our cooperation and killed one of our comrades. Yeah, youre right. We have our own reasons, but we are ready to give you our support again for our own benefit. But Renu Ent Dras

The robed figure spoke as if he was talking to someone pitiful. If you were so confident, you would have immediately cut off my neck and gone your way. Despite your boastful words, you arent able to do that. I guess thats just your limit. Even while you have such an almighty power in your hand, you are filled with fear. How pitiful you are, King of the Iron Tribe.

Slide!

Renus sword moved closer towards the robed figure. You must want to die right now!

Youre not going to kill me.

Silence fell between them for a while.

Well, fine. The robed figure was the first one to break the silence. My words were a bit too harsh. Anyway, we want to cooperate with you guys again. We will let you borrow some of our armed troops.

I said, I dont need it.

Even when the Lake Tribe got the Lakes Tear back?

For a moment, the sword that Renu was holding wavered. What?

Wasnt that one of the reasons why you guys betrayed us? Im talking about the disappearance of the Lakes Tearof course, that must have not been the only reason. You guys didnt immediately carry out this plan when the Lakes Tear disappeared. No, did your Tribe actually use that period to prepare? Well, I guess it doesnt matter now. It doesnt change the fact that the Lakes Tear is back with the Lake Tribe.

Thats not possible! You people said that a human stole it and ran out of this forest!

The Lake Tribes princess has returned with the Lakes Tear.

Leona did that? Renu heard that Leona had run away from home to find the Lakes Tear. However, he thought that she would probably fail, or in the low chance that she did get it back, it would be after everything was over.

She returned back with it this fast?

So what are you going to do? The robed figure asked again, If they use the Lakes Tear, you wont be able to fully utilize the almighty power that is supporting your tribes lacking forces.

Renu glared at him as if he wanted to hunt him down. What do you want?

Nothing.

Stop saying nonsense.

You might think its nonsense, but its true. To be more specific, theres nothing you guys can do for us. We are going to get what we want in this war by ourselves.

Tell me what your organization wants!

I refuse!

Then this negotiation is over.

Then cut off my neck. If I dont return, my organization will accept this as an automatic rejection.

Renu tightly clutched his sword. His arm trembled so much that his sword also shook. His overflowing anger spread out to his surroundings. However, in the end, Renu dropped his sword. Tell me your plan.

Welcome to our side. Lets begin our temporary alliance.

Renu made a harsh expression at the robed figures greasy voice.

* * *

After the first battle was over, several days passed. The allied forces tried to recover from their losses and began planning to attack again. Their attack method was the same as beforeexcept for one change.

Step!

A female elf stood in front of the lake. She was the Lake Tribes shaman, Romanne. She held a blue jewel in her hand, and with nervous eyes, looked across the lake and towards Mentis. The allied forces moved past her. The soldiers began moving into the boats and rowing them out.

It was the start of the second battle.

* * *

Like the last battle, the Iron Tribe glared at the allied forces from across the lake. However, the number of soldiers glaring at their enemies was significantly smaller than in the last battle. While the last battle did cause many Iron Tribe soldiers to die, the smaller number was the result of stationing reserve forces all over the island.

However, the fewer number of soldiers did not make much of a dent in the Iron Tribe armys overall power since they had a secret weapon.

Crackle! Crackle! Crackle!

The fire shapes began moving towards the lake. Their fiery arms looked as if they were going to make large holes on the elves bodies, and their headless bodies looked as if it was going to shoot fire at any moment. The allied forces that were approaching the island gulped their saliva at the sight. However, they didnt stop or turn their boat around.

Whoosh! Arrows flew past them. Like last time, the first attacks were done with arrows. A rain of arrows poured down from both sides. However, the fire shapes were quietly waiting near the lake; it seemed as if they were waiting for the allied forces to come within their perimeters.

Flash!

The next attacks were done with magic. Fireballs flew, wind whirled around, and water balls burst forth on both sideseven then, the fire shapes stayed still.

However, the moment the two sides came a little closer

Whoosh!

The fire shapes moved. Flames spouted out from their heads and shot towards the boats. However, the fire shapes werent the only ones that had been waiting for this moment.

The Lakes Tear that Romanne was holding let out a clear sound.