After a long silence, Evelyn finally spoke, her voice soft:"What song is this? I've never heard a melody like this before."

  Allen scratched his head and said,"This is a song from my hometown. It is very rarely heard, and few people know it."

  Evelyn let out a gentle breath, a hint of relief in her tone."Perhaps we will die here, won't we?"

  She had been trapped in the Godfall Battlefield for several months. She knew well what kind of place this was. Surviving the miasma alone was already a matter of luck. Without a miracle, there was no way to escape this deadly place.

  Allen spoke slowly:"Perhaps, but until that happens, I will protect you."

  Even with such simple words, he gave Evelyn a small measure of comfort.

  …

  Meanwhile, Moloch had already reached the Demon Tribe's Blackrock City.

  The Gorge Prison and Blackrock City were not far apart. He traveled at lightning speed and soon arrived at the city gates.

  At this moment, the gates of Blackrock City were tightly closed. After sunset, it was a restricted period, forbidding any Tribe members or outsiders from entering or leaving, to prevent surprise attacks from humans or elves.

  The Demon Tribe soldiers guarding the city soon noticed the unusually tall figure beneath the gates. Teams of soldiers quickly assembled.

  They drew their dark iron bows and aimed at Moloch, warning him sharply:"Halt! This is a critical stronghold of the Demon Tribe! Identify yourself immediately, or you will be treated as an enemy!"

  Moloch stepped forward quickly, raising his six arms slightly to show he was unarmed. He called up toward the city walls urgently:

  "I am Moloch of the Ossified Demon Tribe! I carry the Demon King's decree! Open the gates at once!"

  He emphasized"Demon King" and spoke with urgency, fearing any delay might compromise Allen's instructions.

  When Moloch stepped into the light beneath the gate, the soldiers on the walls finally got a clear view of him.

  His deformed body, with three heads and six arms, was a typical feature of the Ossified Demon Tribe.

  The leading captain's expression hardened. He did not dare show the slightest negligence and shouted to Moloch:

  "It is currently a restricted period. The city gate cannot be opened without authorization! Since you hold the Demon King's decree, wait here. I will report this immediately!"

  Within the Demon Tribe's hierarchy, the Demon King was the supreme authority above all positions. No one dared to forge his orders, as a single mistake could implicate an entire Tribe.

  The captain did not dare delay. He immediately ordered the soldiers to closely monitor Moloch and hurriedly descended from the gate tower to report the matter.

  Soon, a man dressed in a dark patterned black robe, resembling a scholar, ascended the city tower under the captain's guidance.

  The man had a lean face, but his expression was extremely gloomy. His black robe, embroidered with dark patterns, was stained with blood.

  His gaze swept toward Moloch below. His pupils constricted sharply, and his voice was full of astonishment:

  "You are Moloch? You are still alive, and you dare to escape from Gorge Prison!"

  Moloch also recognized the man atop the wall. All three of his heads shook simultaneously, instantly identifying him.

  It was his direct superior from a hundred years ago, now the ruling official of Blackrock City: Vorthak.

  "Governor Vorthak! It is I, Moloch!" Moloch hurriedly explained, his six arms tense, his voice urgent.

  "Governor Vorthak! It is I, Moloch!" Moloch hurriedly explained, his six arms tense, his voice urgent.

  "But I did not escape from prison! The Demon King personally arrived at Gorge Prison and specially commanded me to deliver his decree!"

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  He knew Vorthak's temperament well. If he were accused of escaping, death would be inevitable.

  Vorthak on the city tower shouted angrily:"Nonsense! If the Demon King had truly come to Gorge Prison, why would he not come himself?"

  "Would he use a convicted prisoner as a messenger? You dare to impersonate the Demon King and deceive us? You are truly a traitor to our Demon Tribe!"

  Vorthak's eyes grew even colder, and he demanded sharply:"Speak! How exactly did you escape from Gorge Prison? Did you side with humans to spy on the city's secrets?"

  Moloch was stunned. He had never imagined he would be trapped in such a situation.

  In the Demon Tribe, no one dared to impersonate the Demon King's orders lightly. It was a crime that could implicate the entire Tribe. Yet as a prisoner, his claim was automatically suspect.

  He opened his mouth, flustered and incoherent:"I really was sent by the Demon King! Truly, I swear it!"

  Vorthak was completely enraged. He slowly raised his right hand, and a rune-etched spear glowed with icy blue light, forming out of thin air. The tip of the spear pointed straight at Moloch below:

  "You dare to publicly slander the Demon King? You seek your death! Today you will be executed on the spot as a warning to others!"

  Moloch wanted to cry but had no tears. He knew he was no match for Vorthak.

  He had been imprisoned for a hundred years, his magical power stagnant. If Vorthak struck, death was certain. To die at the hands of his own people like this was unbearably unjust.

  Just as the rune spear was about to strike, a figure suddenly appeared atop the city wall.

  Seeing the newcomer, Vorthak's furious expression immediately softened. He quickly retracted the rune spear and bowed deeply to the figure.

  Keller slightly nodded, his gaze passing over the tower and landing on Moloch below.

  Moloch saw Keller and grasped him as a lifeline. He knelt immediately, pressing his forehead to the ground in a deep bow.

  He naturally recognized this person. Keller was one of the Demon King's most capable guardians, deeply trusted, and held a high status in the Demon Tribe.

  Keller waved his hand, signaling Moloch that no formalities were necessary, and asked,"You say you saw the Demon King? What did he look like, and was anyone with him?"

  Moloch did not dare delay. Respectfully, he carefully described Allen's appearance, leaving nothing out. At the end, he added:

  "By the Demon King's side was also a human girl. Her aura was weak, and she was gravely injured."

  Keller nodded slowly, lifting his palm slightly. A blood-stained crimson crystal appeared. The blood had crystallized into the shape of an arrow, pointing directly toward Gorge Prison, confirming Allen's location.

  "That is correct. It is the Demon King." He then instructed Vorthak:"Let him enter."

  Vorthak could not believe Moloch was telling the truth. He froze for a moment before realizing it, then hurriedly bowed and replied,"Yes!"

  He then turned and shouted sharply to the city guards:"Open the gates at once! Welcome Moloch into the city!"

  Seeing the city gates slowly open, Moloch did not dare to delay. He hurriedly stepped into Blackrock City, climbed the stone steps quickly, and reached the city tower in front of Keller and Vorthak.

  He was still shaken. If Keller had not appeared in time, he would have already become a lifeless soul beneath Vorthak's spear.

  "What orders does the Demon King have for us?" Keller asked.

  Moloch quickly took the map from his chest and handed it to Keller, saying,"All the instructions are on this!"

  "The Demon King commands us to immediately mobilize the army and surround the human city of Falling Ash City. Find a reasonable excuse to make them hand over the individuals on this list."

  He carefully repeated Allen's instructions:"You may punish the people on the list, but under no circumstances are you to take their lives."

  Keller took the map, scanning the list on the back. He then handed it to Vorthak beside him and asked,"Do you understand?"

  Vorthak respectfully nodded, took the map, and stored it carefully. With a firm tone, he said,"This task is simple! I will immediately lead all stationed troops of the city to surround that human stronghold."

  "It is only a matter of making them hand over a few people. For us, it is hardly difficult."

  With tens of thousands of Demon Tribe soldiers under his command, he indeed had enough confidence to take a human border outpost.

  Just as he spoke, Vorthak seemed to remember something and added,"There is one thing that may cause some trouble."

  Keller asked,"Are you concerned that the elves will send reinforcements?"

  Vorthak nodded heavily."Exactly. Taking that human outpost alone is easy for us, but if the elves intervene, the situation will become more complicated."

  "If we besiege the city, the humans will surely send messages to neighboring elves for help, and the elves will not sit idly by."

  "They know well that if cut off from the humans, the elves alone cannot contend with our Demon Tribe."

  Keller nodded slightly, maintaining a calm smile, his tone measured:"I understand your concern. You simply follow the plan and deploy the troops. As for the elves, I will personally handle them."

  Vorthak immediately showed a look of joy and nodded excitedly. With Keller personally dealing with the elves, all worries were removed. He turned and shouted sharply to the soldiers below the city tower:

  "Order the entire army! Assemble immediately! The target is the human stronghold of Falling Ash City! Full-scale assault!"

  The Demon Tribe's military mobilization was extremely efficient. The horns blared across the city as soldiers in black armor, wielding magic blades, quickly gathered from the streets and barracks.

  Iron war chariots rolled over the stone roads with heavy clamor. In less than half an hour, tens of thousands of soldiers were arrayed at the city gate, their morale soaring.

  Keller looked at the massive army, then turned to Moloch and asked,"Does the Demon King have any other orders?"

  Moloch quickly nodded, stepping closer and lowering his voice:"The Demon King also needs to escape from Gorge Prison without leaving any trace. His identity must not be revealed."

  Keller nodded in acknowledgment, gazing toward Gorge Prison. After a moment of thought, he said,"I understand."

  He then looked at Moloch, his tone calm,"Then we will have to trouble you for now."

  Within just a few minutes, a small squad of Demon Tribe soldiers escorted the bound Moloch out of the city, heading toward Gorge Prison.