Chapter 92: Someone else?

The door to the demon throne hall suddenly flew open, and two bodies were thrown inside with so much force that they rolled across the dark floor before stopping in front of the throne.

The demons standing nearby immediately stepped aside, but the figure sitting on the throne didn’t seem surprised. Instead, he rested his cheek against one hand and watched the two bodies with a lazy smile, as if he had been expecting this visit for a very long time.

The Demon Kingdom was a strange and frightening place where darkness covered the sky even during the day.

Black clouds hung above the land, hiding whatever light might have reached the ground, while rivers of dark red water flowed between tall mountains made of black stone. Strange creatures wandered freely through the streets, some with long horns growing from their heads, others with several eyes and sharp teeth that showed whenever they opened their mouths. Winged monsters rested on the rooftops, watching everyone who passed below them, while smaller creatures crawled along the walls like insects.

Nothing about the kingdom looked peaceful, and even the air carried a strange smell that made outsiders feel uncomfortable. The demon palace stood at the center of it all, built from dark stone with sharp towers that reached toward the sky. Huge skulls decorated the entrance, and red flames burned inside iron cages along the walls, giving the entire place a frightening appearance.

Inside the throne hall, the Demon Lord watched the two demons on the floor before raising his eyes toward the entrance.

He already knew who had sent them.

A moment later, a tall figure with black and white hair stepped into the hall. His face was cold, and his silver eyes held no interest in the strange creatures watching him. He walked forward with such confidence that even the powerful demons standing guard instinctively moved out of his way.

Caius had arrived. The Demon Lord’s face immediately brightened with amusement.

"Caius! Damn! What took you so long?"

He barely managed to finish speaking before Caius suddenly moved.

In the next moment, the Werewolf King was standing in front of the throne with one hand wrapped around the Demon Lord’s neck. He lifted Zeke off the throne as if he weighed nothing, and the smile on the demon’s face finally disappeared as Caius’s fingers tightened around his throat.

The entire hall fell silent.

Nobody had expected Caius to attack so quickly, not even the demons who had been preparing themselves for a possible fight. They knew he was dangerous, but watching their lord being lifted off his throne like a helpless creature was still shocking.

"Your Highness!"

Several demons rushed forward, but Alexander and Ethan immediately stepped in front of them.

Alexander drew his sword with a grin that didn’t match the danger in his eyes, while Ethan calmly pulled out his own weapon. Neither man looked worried about the number of enemies surrounding them.

"Where do you think you’re going?" Alexander asked, blocking the path of the first demon who charged at him.

The demon swung a huge black sword toward his head, but Alexander leaned aside and let the blade pass close to his face. Before the demon could recover, Alexander struck him across the chest with the flat side of his sword and sent him crashing into two others.

Another demon jumped from the side, spreading his dark wings as he tried to attack Alexander from behind. Alexander turned just in time to block the strike, and the force of their weapons meeting sent sparks flying across the hall.

Meanwhile, Ethan was already fighting three demons at once.

His movements were calm and controlled, but every strike carried enough force to send his enemies stumbling backward. One demon tried to grab him from behind while another aimed for his legs, yet Ethan twisted away from both attacks and struck the first demon across the face with his elbow. He followed with a quick swing of his sword, forcing the second demon to retreat before he could reach him.

The third demon roared and charged forward, only for Ethan to step aside and send him crashing into a stone pillar.

The sound of breaking stone filled the hall.

Even while his men fought, Caius remained focused on Zeke, who was struggling to free himself from his grip.

"You know I can corrupt you, don’t you?" Zeke managed to say, forcing a crooked smile onto his face despite the pressure around his neck. "I only need to get close enough, and I can turn you into something even you won’t recognize."

Caius stared at him without blinking.

Then he suddenly threw Zeke away.

The Demon Lord flew across the hall and slammed into the floor in front of his throne. The impact was so powerful that cracks spread through the black stone beneath him, leaving the demons nearby staring in shock.

Zeke slowly pushed himself up, rubbing his neck as his eyes darkened with anger.

Caius adjusted his sleeve as if he had done nothing worth mentioning.

"You can come for me if you want," he said coldly. "But if you come after my race again, or even think about approaching my mate, you’ll discover that death is the easiest punishment I can give you."

Zeke’s expression changed for a moment before a slow smile spread across his face.

"Your mate," he repeated, sounding amused. "So it’s true. The mighty Caius finally has a weakness, and it’s a female. Isn’t that interesting?"

He stood up and brushed the dust from his clothes before returning to his throne.

"I don’t mind trying again and again until I find a way to use her against you. After all, everyone has a weakness, and now I finally know yours."

Caius raised an eyebrow.

"Then perhaps it’s time to plant the silver chain in your palace."

The moment he mentioned the silver chain, the demons around the throne hall began to scream in disgust. Some covered their faces while others stumbled backward, unable to hide their fear of the strange object. Even Zeke’s smile faded slightly as he stared at Caius, clearly understanding the threat behind those words.

The silver chain was no ordinary weapon. Its power could burn creatures corrupted by dark energy, and the thought of having it placed inside the Demon Kingdom was enough to make even the strongest demons uncomfortable.

However, Zeke quickly regained his composure and sat comfortably on his throne.

"You should know that I’m becoming very interested in what’s inside your secret chamber," he said casually. "I’m already working with someone who wants the same thing, so perhaps we should discuss a deal."

Ethan and Alexander exchanged a quick glance. Someone else?