A Demon's Journey

Azaroth suddenly contacted Patrick while Patrick was on his way to the main branch of the Origin Sect, "I have a task for you. When you meet with the elders of the Origin Sect, inform them that the Dragon Tiger Palace is looking for trouble with the Origin Sect Branch in Veninza City."

"What?! We are in a conflict against the Dragon Tiger Palace?!" shouted Patrick. He was utterly shocked by that statement.

He had sacrificed a lot to prevent this kind of conflict from arising. He knew that the Dragon Tiger Palace was truly powerful. It could easily destroy the Origin Sect Branch in Veninza City.

However, this would make them fall out with the Origin Sect. They had close links with the Origin Sect, and it was pointless to jeopardize them for an insignificant reason.

Azaroth affirmed, "Yes. They sent their warriors to our territory. I warned them twice and asked them to return. But they paid no heed to my warnings. So, I ordered my warriors to assault, and all the warriors from the Dragon Tiger Palace were gravely wounded. I still showed them mercy but not killing them and allowing them to return to the Dragon Tiger Palace."

"Master, w-why would you attack those warriors?!" Patrick inquired a little emotionally.

Azaroth's voice turned cold as he spoke, "You want a reason from me?"

Patrick knew that if he dared to push this topic any more, Azaroth would be displeased. And that wouldn't be good for him.

The distance between the two didn't relieve him. He knew that Azaroth could do anything. He could kill him despite the distance between them.

His instincts were on point. Azaroth could indeed kill him despite this distance. He had his spiritual seed planted in his mind.

Just a single thought was required to activate that Spiritual Seed which would immediately explode and destroy Patrick's soul.

However, Patrick was still puzzled about something, and he asked Azaroth, "What reason should I give to the superior elders for this conflict?"

"They barged into Origin Sect Branch's territory without consent," Azaroth spoke seriously, "That will be good enough."

Patrick frowned and asked Azaroth, "Will that truly be enough? It is Dragon Tiger Palace, after all. The Origin Sect might even sell us out to pacify the Dragon Tiger Palace."

Azaroth let out a sigh and decided to explain his thoughts.

"You are wrong to believe that the Origin Sect won't take our side. If they do that, it sends a message to all their other branches that the main branch won't stand up for the smaller branches. What do you think will happen then? Those branches will soon try to gain power and declare their independence from the Origin Sect. This would ultimately weaken the Origin Sect."

"Their alliances with the other sects would weaken. Its direct impact would be visible on their economy and resources."

"However, let's say that they feel that the conflict with the Dragon Tiger Palace isn't worth it and do take their side. That just gives us a reason to declare our independence from the Origin Sect. Other branches of the Origin Sect are sure to follow our example and declare their independence as well. We can form an alliance with them and form our very own organization or a new sect altogether."

"Also, do you think we are truly weaker than the Dragon Tiger Palace? Then think again. You have no idea what I am capable of," Azaroth spoke with an authoritative voice.

Patrick was utterly shocked to hear those statements.

As he stood still and thought about it a bit deeper, he remembered the demons that were placed within the building near the Origin Sect Branch.

However, Patrick had his own worries about using those demons.

'If it's found out that we are sheltering the demons, then the King might take action and destroy us. But if I could think of it, then the master must have considered it as well. This means that he has another plan in his mind,' Patrick thought.

"Now, do as you are told," Azaroth spoke one last time before cutting off the connection.

Patrick felt incredibly nervous about the future of the Origin Sect Branch. But he realized that the matter was already out of his hands.

The only path he had was to follow what Azaroth had ordered him.

However, it would take some time for Patrick to reach the Origin Sect. After reaching the Origin Sect, he would need to deal with many issues before presenting this news to the elders of the Origin Sect.

Until then, Azaroth had to deal with the Dragon Tiger Palace by himself. This could be considered a challenging task for some but not for Azaroth.

Azaroth was waiting for the Dragon Tiger Palace's higher-ups to react to this event.

Noah and Laura knocked on the door to his room. They stood together with serious expressions on their faces.

"Enter," Azaroth spoke out.

Noah and Laura entered his room. Both were wondering what Azaroth wanted to say to them.

"I asked you both to develop your forces and possess the ability to command them," Azaroth spoke seriously while staring into Noah and Laura's eyes.

Laura didn't dare to have any wild thoughts at this moment. She knew Azaroth was utterly serious, and he would be extremely displeased if he knew that her mind was loitering elsewhere.

Azaroth noticed that he had their entire attention, so he continued, "I expect that you have grown after commanding warriors for so long. It will soon be time for you to show me that growth. Stay ready."

Noah spoke devotedly, "At your command, master!"

Azaroth nodded in satisfaction and whispered, "Very good. Go and get your subordinates ready. There will be huge battles in the near future."

"Mhm~!" Noah and Laura spoke out collectively. They turned around and planned to rush out of the room at the same time.

Azaroth then sat on his chair while closing his eyes to concentrate deeply.

'What is the status over there?' Azaroth asked his subordinate within the Sinyalian Kingdom.

Bianca Russel immediately replied to her master's voice 'The Alliance between the Noble Houses had been formed. However, the king has already found out about this alliance.'

This was nothing surprising for Azaroth.

'What has this alliance done till now?' Azaroth asked her.

'They are taking it slow for now. A leader has been chosen, and they are dividing power among each other while forming new treaties to strengthen each other so that they won't be dependent on the Royal Family for those things,' Bianca spoke.

Azaroth frowned at those words 'Too slow. At this pace, they won't take action any time soon. The king or that Inquisitor Fox might find some method to deal with this alliance by then.'

'The two parties are in conflict because the Noble Houses feel threatened by the King. However, this alliance is only successful if the King also experiences this threat.'

'Do you have someone entirely loyal to you in the Lewis House? Someone whose loyalty lies with you alone just like that personal maid you have,' Azaroth inquired.

Bianca replied to him a moment later 'I have an elder cousin who was infatuated with me. He even confessed to me, but I rejected him since I loved Spencer. The last time I met him, we had a brief talk. He mentioned that even after my marriage, his feelings for me have never changed.'

'This is a good dog. What is his position in the family?' Azaroth asked.

'My eldest brother is leading the Lewis House, and he is his advisor,' Bianca responded.

Azaroth then spoke a while later 'A useful dog he might be. Talk to him on the Voice Transmission Array Stone and subtly ask him everything relating to this Noble House Alliance. Also, invite him to Mesenana City. I will have a task specially designed for him.'

'As you command, master,' Bianca spoke.

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