Sin System: Demonic Harem After Reincarnation-Chapter 245. Imposters

While half of Gaephia province had been ruined by the first wave, the second wave of monsters had already reached Nuving.

Since it was the largest unit with more than ten 4th Circlers, there was a high chance that it could be detected early.

While the elves had temporarily diverted to Leafsong village, Minerva split the monster army into different brigades that simultaneously attacked the forts bordering Karsuda.

Doing so saved time and made it more difficult for the enemy to report to the higher-ups in the capital.

Each brigade had about 2000 monsters and was led by a 4th Circler, except for the Hell Knight, who moved alone to devastate nearby noble residences.

Meanwhile, at Cheshire, the church finally fell after Bishop Lucas sacrificed himself. Unfortunately for him, Pristina blocked most of the destructive holy power that was aimed toward her.

If the bishop had targeted Jones, the Marquis would've most likely died, which would make the participating nobles uncertain.

But right now, they were bringing more troops from their territory to resist the royal army at the outskirts of the city.

After Lucas' death, the two paladins didn't last long. Although they were given a chance to surrender, Sir Petrov and Sir Gladrel fought until their last breath. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Foolishness." Pristina commented, swiping the blood off her sword before turning toward her crew.

"Girls, go claim your loot!"

"Aye, cap'n!"

…

Evening, at Ulford.

After Sir Jacob purified Splennar, the matter about demonic corruption was finally revealed to everyone. This also explained the third prince's behaviour.

"Whoever that is, he or she must've sent orders to divide me and my brother…" Averon leaned on his chair.

"But why?" The eldest princess had a puzzled face. "If they had complete control over brother Spen's mind, couldn't they have asked him to assassinate father?"

"Daphne!" The queen hissed, making the short young woman realize how improper she sounded.

However, the question was indeed valid.

"What do you think, Sir Jacob?" The King's Hand directed it towards the Paladin who'd caused a ruckus earlier.

"I am not familiar with this technique. Perhaps it has certain drawbacks…" Jacob clasped his palms, briefly turning towards the other end of the table.

"Ahem." Heath lightly coughed and grabbed a glass of water.

"What do you say?" The King turned towards him.

"I was… just wondering if there are other pawns as well, Your Majesty." The sly assassin replied.

"If the enemy can corrupt Prince Splennar, then they could do the same to anyone else…"

Heath's words made everyone frown.

"That person could be anywhere, perhaps in this very room."

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the private meeting hall turned grim. Splennar seemed terrified by this idea. Even Averon felt goosebumps.

The ministers sitting on the other side looked at each other, deep suspicion apparent in their eyes.

Slam!

Jacob Kingsely hit the meeting table and cleared his throat, saying, "I have already checked the auras of every single person in the palace. There is no sign of corruption."

"But…"

"Enough." Averon stood up. "Since his grace has said so, there is no reason to trouble yourselves. Right now, we cannot be divided by the ploy of outside forces."

Hearing the king, everyone inside became quiet. However, Ivan's name still lingered in their minds. After all, he and the third prince were the only survivors of the raid.

And upon coming back, they'd strangely gotten closer. It didn't take a sharp mind to realise that he might be corrupted as well.

The subtle changes in the faces of those inside didn't go unnoticed. Marquis Heath maintained a respectful bearing while scheming inside.

'Once this meeting is finished, that court mage's tower will be stormed by royal guardians. Perhaps they'll even take this paladin there. Before that happens, we must rescue him…'

However, Heath didn't know that Jacob's interests were somewhere else. Right now, he was telepathically communicating with Zevik, who was hidden just behind the queen.

"I've heard rumors about the second guardian of Grimbow. Is it you?"

"You're thinking too highly of me, Sir Paladin." Zevik chuckled, folding his arms. "I'm just an assassin in service of the royal family…"

"How humble of you…" Jacob snorted before raising his head. "Do you dare to visit that dungeon in Karsuda with me?"

"I don't do empty favors, your grace." Although Zevik replied in a cool tone, he was actually alarmed.

He'd been wondering why such a powerful figure had come to the palace. So this was the reason.

'Not good. Master Jake should've already initiated his invasion by now. If he goes to the Dungeon of Sins, he will surely reach the last floor and destroy the dungeon core.' Zevik's mind raced.

Just like how a dungeon spawned with a core, it could be vanquished if the core is gone. It didn't matter what tier a dungeon was at.

'I absolutely can't let this happen…' Zevik Isenwing suddenly left the meeting hall, confusing the paladin.

As Jacob was just about to say something, he heard the youthful boy's voice in his mind.

"Let me think about it."

…

Sunset was near, and it also signified the fall of Alediff City.

By now, Count Barry's mansion at the innermost region had been overrun by monsters. A bunch of harpies took many young and beautiful women from there, including the count's wife and two daughters.

Wanton killing was still happening in the city but most of the residents had already died.

Right now, the tainted altar was closer to the conquered mansion, surrounded by bloodthirsty monsters that numbered tens of thousands.

Barry Hiltson and his knights' severed heads were put on display among the horde.

"Hurr! Hurr! Ha!" Nearly a hundred humanoid monsters carried the wide altar on their shoulders, marching northwest.

More than eighty thousand souls, grey and white, floated above and closely followed the first wave.

The vile demon lord that commanded this wave sat on a large throne placed on the altar. With naked human females on his spread out thighs, Jake leisurely leaned back while squeezing warm breasts.

"Mrnhh~ Omphrrgh! Slurp~"

The dead count's daughters dutifully sucked his cock and balls, each hugging his feet.

As Jake closed his eyes, feeling the tight mouth struggling to stretch further, a voice rang in his mind.

"Master, the high paladin from Ulford is active! He is dead set on going to the dungeon of sins."