Chapter 1324 - Chapter 1324 Chapter 726 Added to the Body
Chapter 1324: Chapter 726: Added to the Body Chapter 1324: Chapter 726: Added to the Body His companions echoed his sentiment one by one: some nodded in agreement, some revealed an expression of anxiety and helplessness as if genuinely troubled by something.
However, the demon soldier did not completely relax his vigilance. He squinted his eyes, scrutinizing Elder Talon Skyler and his entourage carefully, as if searching for flaws, “From abroad? Then why are you at this secluded outpost? And why do you carry such a strong demon aura?”
A chill went through Elder Talon Skyler’s heart, but he quickly regained his composure. He knew that now was not the time to show any flaw. Pretending to be relaxed, he smiled and said, “Brother, you are not aware. Although we come from abroad, our family clan has a deep connection with the Demon Race. As for why we are here, it is out of necessity. We had planned to rest here for the night and start our journey back to the city tomorrow. Please, brother, show us mercy and let us go.”
Saying this, Elder Talon Skyler quietly pulled out a token from his sleeve, a symbol of their family clan’s exchanges with the Demon Race. He gently handed the token to the soldier, hoping to dispel his doubts.
The soldier took the token and examined it closely. The pattern and aura on the token made him frown slightly, but he finally nodded, “Very well, since you have the family clan’s token, I will not question further. However, you should return to the city swiftly to avoid any unnecessary trouble.”
Upon hearing this, Elder Talon Skyler and his companions internally breathed a sigh of relief. They quickly took back the token, thanked the soldier, then hastily left the outpost and disappeared into the night. They knew that although the crisis was temporarily averted, the path ahead was still fraught with the unknown and dangers. They had to be even more careful and cautious to successfully complete their mission and return safely.
“Stay calm, don’t panic,” Elder Talon Skyler whispered in a voice almost only his companions could hear. His gaze was firm and profound, as if instilling an invisible strength into his companions, allowing them to remain composed in this tense atmosphere. He gently patted the shoulder of a companion next to him, a young girl whose eyes twinkled with unease. Yet, under Elder Talon Skyler’s encouragement, she seemed to gradually regain her courage.
Just then, the leader of the demon soldiers spoke up again, his voice cold and authoritative like a blade in the chilling wind, piercing to the heart, “Who are you? Why are you here? Do you not know that in times like these, all Demon Clan Members should remain in their own territory and not wander about?” His gaze was piercing, scanning over Elder Talon Skyler and his party, trying to detect any flaw in their expressions and movements.
Faced with this sudden questioning, one of Elder Talon Skyler’s companions, a perceptive young man, quickly stepped forward. His name was Ethan Cloud, the strategist of the team, always able to come up with countermeasures at critical moments. Ethan Cloud took a deep breath, trying to make his voice sound more natural, and although a tremor of nerves still lingered in his voice, his words were clear and forceful, “We are… we are clan members who have just returned from abroad, having encountered some trouble on the road, thus delaying our trip. We had hoped to rest a bit at the outpost, replenish some dry food and water, then immediately continue our journey back to our own territory. We didn’t mean to alarm the esteemed lords. We will leave at once and not cause you any trouble.”