Commandant? I didn't expect to see you here. Why are you here anyway?
The question is ours to ask.
I knew there were two teams, but I didn't expect to meet them so early outside the Demon General's Castle.
I can answer you first. We came here because our clues showed that Liv once visited this place.
The Demon King... What's going on?
We aren't sure either, but she's definitely been around here.
Lucia's answer sounded slightly off, as if they were playing a different game.
Looks like the information we collected didn't match for some reason... Kamui, did you not go to the castle?
No, we didn't. Liv was lost before we started the game, so we've been looking for her.
Just like I thought...
You must have been to the King's palace. We heard many rumors on the way, like "the King's minions", and "evil heroes."
Hey, I'm not evil! It's Vera!
Of course, I know Commandant wouldn't do that.
Wow, are you speaking for me, Commandant of Gray Raven? Thanks.
Commandant, what exactly did the King tell you? Could you share with us?
I see. So the King NPC looked like Hassen, and he called Liv the Princess. She was taken by the Demon King to his castle.
The Goddess' artifact, and what the Demon General said before he was defeated... They all match what we know.
So that King is a bad guy, isn't he?
Those humans who attacked the Demons out of revenge weren't any better.
But from what Commandant said, the King wanted the heroes to collect the artifact for him to open the path to the Demon King's Castle.
What could Liv's role possibly be...
True... But he definitely needs Liv for something else, otherwise he wouldn't be putting her in the quest.
After Lee and Lucia's analysis, we were able to confirm two key things in the King's plan.
The first was to open the gate of the Demon King's Castle, and the second was Liv.
We only need to collect the artifact to open the Demon King's Castle. But we don't know anything about Liv's situation yet, so we better take caution.
Why take caution? Just follow the quest tips.
But the King could have an evil plan up his sleeve. If we don't stop him, both the humans and Demons could suffer greatly.
So what? This is just a game. I couldn't care less about their lives.
You may be right, Vera. But I will not give up anyone.
...
You have become even more disgusting after the memory loss.
After the quarrel, Vera pulled her weapon out from the ground and walked directly toward the Demon General's Castle, followed by Camu and Karenina.
Commandant, if you are going into the castle, could you protect Liv if you happen to see her inside?
Thank you, Commandant.
The info we collected didn't show Liv entering the building, so we will continue searching around here.
Hurry up, Gray Raven! Don't forget you are in our team!
Karenina grabbed me and pulled me into the castle.
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Lucia, why did you let them take Commandant? We should keep as much strength as we can.
Because the enemy wanted us, not the other team of heroes.
Oh, this part of you has never changed... Kamui, let's prepare for battle.
Understood!
Lucia unsheathed her blade right after Commandant left. Kamui and Lee also braced themselves as a man walked out of a hidden corner.
Hah... You found me, heroes from afar.