The Demon Lord's Heart

Chapter 18

As White Star donned his mask, he clicked his fingers and a shadowy figure appeared.

As White Star issued a command to his servant, the shadowy figure moved into action, disappearing into the depths of the dungeon to retrieve fresh clothes and teleportation coordinates for Rok Soo. With a sense of anticipation, Rok Soo watched as the servant returned, a bundle of fabric and a teleportation scroll with the coordinated to the harris village.

"Here," White Star said, his voice muffled behind the mask as he handed Rok Soo the bundle of clothes. "Put these on."

Rok Soo accepted the garments with a grateful nod, quickly changing into the fresh attire. The fabric felt crisp and clean against his skin, a welcome relief from the tattered remnants of his previous outfit. With a sense of renewed confidence, he fastened the cloak around his shoulders, the heavy fabric settling comfortably around him.

White Star tore apart the scroll, together, they stepped into the teleportation field, the world around them blurring and shifting as they were whisked away to their destination.

When they materialized in the Harris Village, Rok Soo couldn't help but marvel at the transformation that had taken place. The once-desolate village had been rebuilt and revitalized, its streets bustling with life once more.

' It was completely destroyed when i came here. It seems count is doing his work very eagerly.'

"It seems the village has been developed again," White Star remarked, his voice tinged with a hint of amusement.

Rok Soo's heart skipped a beat at White Star's words, a chill running down his spine.

' Right, he was the one who destroyed the village.'

"Why didn't we teleport directly to the Henituse Territory?" Rok Soo asked, trying to push aside his unease. "Wouldn't that have been faster?"

White Star shrugged nonchalantly, his mask concealing any hint of emotion. "I didn't have the coordinates," he replied simply. "Besides, I thought it might be prudent to make a pit stop here first."

' What. You want to destroy the village again.' rok soo clicked his tongue, though he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of his mind. He had to tread carefully around White Star - one wrong move could be his last.

As they made their way through the village, Rok Soo couldn't help but feel a sense of deja vu wash over him. Memories of his previous visit to the Harris Village flooded back.

"You have been here before right." White Star asked, his voice laced with sarcasm.

Rok Soo hesitated for a moment. "Yes," he admitted reluctantly. "But I was... left alone by my attendant."

White Star chuckled softly, the sound sending a shiver down Rok Soo's spine. "Ah, yes. I remember hearing about that," he remarked. "It seems you have a knack for getting into trouble, Kim Rok Soo."

Rok Soo bristled at White Star's mocking tone, but he held his tongue. He knew that now was not the time for confrontation - not when they were so close to their goal.

Together, they made their way to the outskirts of the village, where a small carriage awaited them. With a nod to the driver, they climbed aboard, the carriage rattling to life as it began its journey towards the Henituse Territory.

As they approached the gates of the territory, Rok Soo felt a sense of anticipation building within him. This was it - the moment they had been waiting for.

But as they came to a stop before the imposing gates, they were halted by a stern-faced guard, his gaze scrutinizing them intently.

"What is your business here?" the guard demanded; his voice gruff with suspicion.

"We are people from the Empire," White Star replied smoothly, his tone calm and composed. "We seek a new home, as our previous one was destroyed. The Empire's treatment towards commoners has become intolerable, and we hope to find refuge here."

It was a believable lie, Henituse Territory was known for its peaceful environment.

The guard eyed them skeptically, but after a moment's consideration, he stepped aside, allowing them entry into the territory.

"So, where is our next destination?" White Star inquired, his features obscured by the dark cloak he wore.

"To the Henituse Mansion," Rok Soo replied, his tone unwavering despite the hint of hesitation in his voice.

White Star's masked face betrayed no emotion as he processed the information. "The Henituse Mansion," he echoed, his voice laced with mild incredulity. "You want to meet the count?"

Rok Soo shook his head. "No, we are going to meet the eldest son, Cale Henituse."

White Star's brows furrowed in disdain. "That...trash?" he questioned, his tone dripping with disdain.

"Not a trash anymore," Rok Soo interjected, his voice firm and resolute.

White Star's reaction was immediate, a subtle shift in his demeanor betraying his annoyance. "Ha... right. Tch," he muttered under his breath, a hint of frustration creeping into his tone.

Rok Soo couldn't help but notice the change in White Star's attitude, and he suppressed a smirk of satisfaction. It was clear that Cale Henituse had managed to thwart one of White Star's plans, and the realization seemed to irk him more than he cared to admit.

Nevertheless, Rok Soo remained focused on their objective. "Come," he urged, gesturing towards the path that led to the Henituse Mansion. "Let's not waste any more time."

With a nod of agreement, White Star followed, his annoyance simmering just beneath the surface.

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"Young Master, there is someone named Gustav requesting to meet you," Hans, Cale's close attendant and confidant, announced as he entered the room.

Cale nodded thoughtfully. "Guide him to my room," he instructed, his voice calm and composed.

As Hans exited to carry out his task, a cheerful voice filled the room, breaking the silence that had enveloped it.

"Human! Is that the strange human we found in the forest?" Raon, inquired, his eyes wide with curiosity.

Cale nodded in affirmation, reaching out to pat the young dragon's head affectionately. "Yes, it is," he confirmed with a soft smile.

"You all three should go out and play," Cale suggested gently, his smile widening as he watched the kittens scamper off with glee.

"Human, are you going to loot that strange human?" raon piped up, excitement evident in his voice.

Cale chuckled, "No, just a little talk. He had to leave abruptly last time, so I didn't have the chance to finish our conversation,"

"Will you be alright, Cale nya?" Hong pressed, his eyes filled with genuine concern.

Cale reassured them with a warm smile. "I will be fine," he assured them.

"Human! If that strange human tries anything, this great and mighty dragon will protect you," Raon declared boldly, puffing out his chest proudly.

Cale couldn't help but smile at the young dragon's bravado. "There will be no need for that," he replied with a chuckle.

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