The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1582 - 450: The Demon King Arrives at His Loyal Thunder City (Part 4)

"L-Lizard... Lizardman?"

"How can Lizardmen be on Prince Colin's ship..."

"I think I saw it on some newspaper, there's quite a few Lizardmen on the New Continent where Colin Duchy is located."

"Holy Light above... I thought those guys were savages!"

In Campbell Duchy, Lizardmen are not a favorably regarded species, but rather are considered "vermin" from the Southwest Swamp.

The grudge between them has nothing to do with Hell.

It's purely a territorial conflict from a thousand years ago during the Isaac Dynasty between the Ryan people, and the Dragon God's people who remained there.

This really isn't all that strange.

Even though Campbell people often complain that the Imperial robbed them of all colonies, they hardly realize that before they became Campbell people from Ryan people, they too were a group of colonizers rowing small boats south past the Rapids Pass while singing.

At that time, Gutaf's descendants lived happily along the coast of Vortex Sea, until Gutaf suddenly fled with a large group of Lizardmen.

As for how these Lizardmen acquired their land, that has to delve into the bloody history of Beastmen and Elves.

Just as the Human Clan was not born with this Old Continent, similarly, the Lizardmen's territory certainly wasn't dropped from the sky.

But that's digressing.

In short, most people can't remember such distant matters, they only know that on the Northeast Coast of Vortex Sea, Lizardmen equate to bugs.

With those eyes staring intently at them, Sak Jifeng's heart was also a bit uneasy, he could only recall Lord Demon King's advice: when unsure of what expression to make, remain expressionless, when unsure of what to say, stay silent.

Interestingly, his "coolness" really worked, intimidating a group of Thunder City citizens who originally didn't think much of Lizardmen.

Seizing the opportunity as the crowd fell into a strange silence, Governor Wilson hurriedly commanded the guards to step forward, clearing a path through the crowd.

Lucius secretly glanced at Andes, exchanging in hushed voices with him.

"Where's Colin? How come we don't see him?"

"How would I know... he didn't tell me when he was coming back." Andes lowered his voice, unable to help but complain.

While he wholeheartedly welcomed Prince Colin's return, it was so sudden that he had no time to prepare anything at all.

Not to mention, at least give him a few days to prepare, so he can boost Colin Group's share price ahead of time?

Of course, that's actually just a secondary concern.

What Andes truly cares about is why Prince Colin chose this particular moment to return.

"Why don't you go ask?" Mayor Lucius whispered.

"Why don't you?"

"I... I'm not as familiar with him as you are."

I'm not familiar with Lizardmen either!

Andes internally grumbled, but facing Mayor Lucius's imploring gaze, he ultimately sighed and stepped forward.

Everyone at the port held their breath watching him.

Whether it was Mayor Lucius who encouraged him to go forward, the female worker squatting by the pier shucking oysters, or Baron Gess's family standing in the crowd...

Seeing someone approaching him, Sak Jifeng's face remained tense, but in his heart, he let out a sigh of relief.

Under that sharp gaze, Andes only felt his heart palpitate, but he restrained the anxiety within him, cleared his throat and proactively spoke.

"Hello, I apologize for interrupting, my name is Yang Andes, may I ask... how should I address you?"

As he uttered these words, his heart was pounding, especially when he saw that tightly closed "bloody mouth" open slightly.

"Sak Jifeng, from Gutaf United Kingdom... Brother of Chieftain Urga. You can think of our Chieftain as the King of your Human Clan."

Much to Andes's surprise, from that savage mouth came not a beastly roar but replies more composed and poised than his own.

A soft gasp swept through the crowd.

The brother of the King?!

Which means... this one is also a Prince?!

"I've heard Prince Colin mention you," looking at the bewildered human before him, Sak began to find his rhythm, grinning lightly as he said, "He said you're a smart guy, quick learner, able to grasp things readily."

"Th-Thank you... it's a privilege for me to be so esteemed by that Prince."

Andes nodded dumbfoundedly, yet he was baffled by this remark.

He indeed picked up a couple of tricks from Colin, but when did he become Colin's student?

And how did Colin know this on Gana Continent?

However, that's not the main point.

After all, he heard that Princess Aileen often corresponded with Colin, maybe the two mentioned him during their exchanges.

Seeing "Prince Jifeng" seemingly wanting to say something more, Andes quickly seized the chance to ask the question everyone eagerly awaited.

"Where's Mr. Colin?! I heard someone saw him at the port! Why didn't he come down with you?"

Sak remained silent for a long time, slowly speaking.

"He's... gone."

Andes widened his eyes.

"Gone?!"

"Hmm..."

"Did he say anything else?!"

"..."

Seeing this human being relentless, Sak felt his toes gripping the ground nervously, yet he dared not show it on his face.

As the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, with no sign of getting through without tricks, suddenly he had a flash of genius, recalling another piece of advice from Lord Demon King—

'...If you don't know, don't say anything; only speak of what you do know!'

"He said, she's someone very important to him," pointing to the woman in the newspaper, Sak Jifeng looked at the startled human in front, using a hoarse voice he said, "He's going to find her, can't let her stay alone... in that dangerous place."

Silence swept across the port.

Including Governor Wilson and Mayor Lucius, all the nobles and citizens watching the scene at the port were left stunned.

Princess Aileen... is a very important person.

He's going to find her!

Lady Marina Gess's eyes couldn't help but grow moist.

Her eyes reddening, she raised her hands to cover her mouth, shedding tears for this sincere love.

Such loyalty!

Even Baron Gess, usually disdainful of love, couldn't help but softly sniffle upon hearing those words.

Reflecting honestly, if it were for Marina or his mistress in the suburbs, he surely wouldn't dare to venture into such a dangerous place as Twilight Province.

After all, the farmers there truly eat people!

"Holy Light above! The Prince... for the Princess he loves so dearly, refused to pause even a moment!"

"This is true knightly spirit! He's willing to enter Hell for her!"

"May the Holy Light bless them..."

Profoundly moving affection usually hides in the simplest confessions, voices began to rise from the crowd.

An empty wait unexpectedly ignited everyone's passion.

This romantic story of a quest across thousands of miles seems to touch the hearts of Campbell people more softly than the Prince appearing in person to accept their cheers.

The admiration that Thunder City citizens held for this merciful, generous, and loyal Prince rose to a new height, like the endlessly flowing river!

Though some indecisive individuals had already begun to hesitate whether to sell off the stocks they recently bought...

Hah, serves those opportunists right for losing money!

Seeing Mr. Andes, who despite his disappointment seemed somewhat relieved, Sak finally let out a sigh of relief and silently gave a thumbs-up to his own cleverness.

A troublesome situation was quietly resolved, just as Lord Demon King said, people will naturally fill in the truths they wish to believe.

I'm such a damned genius!

Yet for some reason, Sak felt his scalp itching, as if a gaze was fixed on him...