A Core Ship From The Start

"To be honest, I never expected the situation to develop like this."

Looking at the report before him, King of Helike let out a heavy sigh.

"Honestly, even in dreams, it couldn’t have unfolded better than this."

"Indeed, Your Majesty..."

Captain Meld, standing below, also nodded. What they were discussing was none other than Duanmu Huai’s actions in the Eastern Desert.

All the Demon Kings threatening Lut Gholein and Caldeum had been annihilated. In less than ten days, the Tribunal had eliminated three of the four Great Demon Kings, with only Azmodan, the King of Sin, nowhere to be found. According to Duanmu Huai, the Three Prime Evils were in the distant otherworldly nation of Kurast, which meant the current crisis faced by the kingdom could be considered over for now.

Just a few days ago, they were facing the threat of the Demon Army almost reaching the city walls, but now... well, at least the greatest crisis has passed.

Of course, Duanmu Huai only dealt with the Demon Kings, and he didn’t have the time or the inclination to deal with the lesser leaders under them. However, over this period, the heroes from the isekai also gradually grew stronger. Now, Duanmu Huai mainly dealt with the Demon Kings, while they were responsible for eradicating the demon beasts and demon leaders that had lost the Demon Kings’ protection.

The lands once occupied by demons were gradually being reclaimed, and the refugee crisis in the Royal City was also resolved. Many refugees who had fled to the Royal City when things looked grim were now planning to return to their hometowns after the Demon Kings were eradicated.

However, there were still troubles, especially in Caldeum. Although Duanmu Huai killed Belial, the King of Lies, he also destroyed the entire royal city. Caldeum was now on the brink of ruin, and as a result, they lodged a diplomatic protest with the kingdom.

However, Duanmu Huai showed no concern for this, stating, "This is a collateral loss inevitably incurred in the annihilation of Subspace Demons," and brushed it off, not bothering to give a single courteous comment.

Powerful and ruthless, this was the impression of Duanmu Huai that the king now held.

Of course, he also understood that Duanmu Huai wasn’t devoid of amicable sides. According to his daughter Lilianna’s reports, Duanmu Huai was quite friendly to those students in the Tribunal. As for why he didn’t show a good face to them... well, the king could understand. Despite their willingness to help, the fact that they were summoned to this world in a near-compulsive manner meant it was impossible for Duanmu Huai not to harbor any displeasure.