Chapter 713: Everything as Usual

Lin Feng didn't reply immediately, but glanced at Groom, and after a moment, he smiled faintly.

"I can see that, but I don't really like to concern myself with these things. Let them be."

Grum laughed twice: "Lord Lin, you're so easygoing. I was furious for half a month back then."

However, I later discovered that the high-ranking apostle of the Blood Demon Sect outside our defenses also disliked taking action personally.

I'd be lucky to get one shot out of three attempts, and I'd be happy with that. If he doesn't attack, I don't attack either; wherever he goes, I go.

Lin Feng smiled but didn't reply.

The two chatted for a while longer, and Groom introduced some things he knew about the Nightmare Apostles, emphasizing Thorne and telling Lin Feng to be careful of that person.

"Besides reporting the latest location of that high-ranking apostle of the Blood Demon Sect to Thorne, you need to go there to provide support as soon as possible. You should respond to everything else with caution."

Groom said in a deep voice, "In my opinion, we can just ignore it."

Lin Feng nodded: "Understood, thank you for the reminder, Lord Groom."

Groom glanced at him, seemingly satisfied with his answer: "It's good that you know what you're doing."

He stood up and patted Lin Feng on the shoulder: "I should go, the extraterritorial battlefield is pressing for me."

Lin Feng got up to see him off.

Groom walked to the door, then turned back, as if remembering something: "By the way, Thorne is a sly fellow. He often sends women over under the guise of 'welcoming' or 'comforting.' Be careful, don't let him get hold of anything against you."

Without waiting for Lin Feng's response, she strode away.

Lin Feng stood at the door, slightly taken aback.

Women? What women?

...

The council hall of the central city is located five kilometers west of the eastern city wall.

The overall shape is semi-circular, with a very high dome, like an inverted ice bowl.

A huge ice crystal floated in the center of the dome, slowly rotating and casting a cool, dark purple halo that made the entire hall appear deep and solemn.

When Lin Feng arrived at the entrance of the council hall, Thorne was already waiting outside.

When he saw Lin Feng approaching, his signature warm smile immediately appeared on his face, and he turned to the side and gestured for him to enter.

"Lord Lin, please."

Lin Feng nodded and followed him inside.

The floor inside the hall was paved with dark gray stone bricks, with fine silver patterns embedded in the brick seams, like some kind of ancient runes. Stepping on them gave off a faint chill.

Directly in front of them was a semi-circular platform, with a large obsidian table in the center. The surface was as smooth as a mirror, and the Viscount of Eternal Night's coat of arms was engraved on the edge.

The main seat is located in the center of the high platform, with a high back and a surface inlaid with dark purple crystals.

The position slightly below the right of the main commander is the deputy commander's position.

Thirty apostles of the Nightmare Clan were already seated on either side of the long table.

Some of them were expressionless, while others had indifferent gazes. When Lin Feng entered, some nodded slightly, while others merely glanced at him before looking away.

Thorne led Lin Feng to the main seat and gestured for him to take the seat.

Lin Feng did not refuse and sat down directly.

Thorne himself took the deputy commander's seat on the right.

"Lord Lin, upon your arrival in the Central City, we, representing all the soldiers of the Eastern Defense Line, warmly welcome you."

Thorne spoke first, his tone warm, "In the future, I will need Lord Lin's guidance on matters concerning the Eastern Defense Zone."

Lin Feng remained expressionless and said calmly, "You're too kind."

After a few polite greetings, Thorne got down to business.

He placed his hands on the table, leaned forward slightly, his smile remained, but his eyes held a hint of probing.

"Lord Lin, what orders are in place for the eastern defense zone?"

The hall fell silent as all thirty Nightmare Apostles turned their gazes toward the head of the hall.

Lin Feng leaned back in his chair and said casually, "No rush. I'm new here and need to get a better understanding of the situation. For now, let's just keep things as they are. Lord Thorne, you can decide what to do."