Deities: Starting From Goblins

Chapter 858: Chapter 504: The Grand Wedding_2

Maya Leaf still attempted to persuade the other party and to change his mind, but sadly, she did not know that Logan was also a very stubborn person. Once he had made up his mind about something, he would never change it.

“If you’re scared, you can leave first. Don’t worry, I won’t blame you for it. I understand your concerns, but I cannot ignore the matters of the Demon Clan. I must investigate thoroughly.”

“However, I’m not reckless. I won’t just show up at their doorstep, so I’ll camp nearby to observe first.”

“Brother Logan…”

Maya Leaf was clearly becoming anxious, and even nervous, but Logan cut her off without a second word and showed no intention of changing his stance.

“No need to say more, I’ve made up my mind. Maya, if you want to leave, then leave on your own. We’re still friends and partners. Who knows, maybe we’ll meet again on the road from here.”

Seeing that he had made up his mind, Maya Leaf did not try to persuade him further, but leaving was out of the question for her.

“Brother Logan, I know I can’t change your mind, but I won’t leave you. I will stay with you. Since you plan to camp around here, then let’s set up camp nearby. Whether we go through trials by fire or walk over sharp blades, I must be with you.”

“Miss Leaf…”

Logan was taken aback, looking at her, at a loss for words.

“Brother Logan, you don’t need to feel embarrassed. It’s nothing to me. I’m happy to be by your side; maybe it’s a new adventure?”

Logan’s lips twitched, but he still didn’t utter the words of refusal, saying only,

“I will protect you well.”

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Maya Leaf felt a warmth in her heart.

“With your words, that’s enough for me. Besides, with both our capabilities, it’s unlikely that anything will happen.”

She still had the heart to joke around, showing she was indeed open-minded and optimistic.

The two looked at each other and smiled, their relationship having noticeably grown closer without them realizing it.

Elsewhere, Lexi Carr watched the two of them smiling at each other, her head slightly lowered, deep in thought.

That night, they had already established a camp nearby and settled down.

Lexi Carr, for one, could not sleep, weighed down by heavy thoughts. She was thinking about the Demon Clan’s Headquarters and the words of Miss Leaf.

How could there be a headquarters? As a member of the Demon Race, why had she not heard any related information?

True, her power was not great, maybe she couldn’t access the core information, but the emergence of this unexpected development was both annoying and worrisome.

After much contemplation, she decided that the Demon Race gathering together definitely boded ill. For the sake of her lofty ideals, she decided to take a risk and investigate.

However, she didn’t tell Logan and the others about this decision, as she didn’t want to drag them into it.

So in the second half of the night, when she was sure from the sound of their breathing that the two were asleep, Lexi Carr quietly crawled out of her tent and glanced at the tents of the other two.

In her heart, she apologized to them.

Sorry, Young Master Logan, Miss Leaf, forgive my leave without saying goodbye. This time, the Demon Clan’s Headquarters’ actions are quite abnormal, and as a member of the Demon Race and someone who wishes for peace between the two races,

she must investigate thoroughly. But with such danger, she doesn’t want to risk anyone’s safety; it’s better that she goes alone.

Lexi Carr slowed her pace as she left, but couldn’t help looking back at the two tents when she was about to go.

Her gaze was apologetic, yet it contained more resolution than regret.

Then, she turned and left.

After traveling some distance, she finally arrived at the Demon Race’s gathering place. As expected, there were a large number of the Demon Race, and their roles were clearly defined.

Lexi Carr thought it over and decided not to startle them, disguising herself as just another Demon Race member, trying to blend in and gather information.

But because her level was too low, she was directly assigned to move cargo. Lexi Carr was used to such tasks and didn’t find it hard; she planned to work while seeking information.

However, unpredictable are the ways of fate, she actually encountered an acquaintance here.

“Devon Taylor, is that you?”

The moment she heard her name, Lexi Carr’s first instinct was to run away.

She hadn’t forgotten the real reason she came to the Demon Clan’s Headquarters. She was there under cover, and if her identity was exposed, the consequences would be unthinkable. She quickened her pace to escape, but the other demon didn’t accommodate her wishes at all.

The person’s strength was obviously much greater than his, as they quickly grabbed the collar of his robe.

“Running away, are you feeling guilty? It’s just your name being called, what’s there to run for?”

Having been caught, Lexi Carr resigned herself to her fate and cautiously turned around.

As expected, a face all too familiar came into view.

It was a Demon Race member she had met before, one with greater Talent than herself, always looming above her, and moreover, one who looked down upon their lower Level of demonic power, often toying with, mocking, and bullying them; Lexi hadn’t escaped their torment.

“Devon Taylor, what a coincidence, I didn’t expect to see you here.”

The Demon Race member before her sneered coldly.

“Coincidence, I don’t think it’s any coincidence. I remember that a worthless demon like you shouldn’t qualify to appear at the Demon Clan’s Headquarters, tell me, what are you doing here? What’s your purpose?”

“I, I don’t have any purpose, I just saw my kind gathered here, so I thought I could help…”

Before she could finish her explanation, the person before her sharply cut her off.

“Help? You, who screws up now and then, are you really here to help sincerely, or to make trouble and cause issues?”

“Moreover, weren’t you on a mission with other demons? Even if you’ve returned, you should have come back with those you departed with, why are you the only one here? Where are the demons you went out with, why can’t I see them?”

Devon Taylor pressed forward step by step, cornering Lexi Carr little by little.

“I, I…”

Lexi tried to explain, but didn’t know what to say.

Devon Taylor sneered coldly.

“Heh, whether this is true or not is no longer up to you, come with us.”

With those words, several demons suddenly appeared from nowhere behind him, all watching Lexi Carr warily.

Lexi had already sensed something was wrong, but it was too late to run.

“What, what are you guys planning to do?”

Devon Taylor turned around and gave her a gentle smile, seemingly very friendly.

“Don’t worry, we’re not going to do anything to you, we just have some questions to ask you. Don’t forget, this time the mission of the Demon Race is crucial, and no part of it can go wrong, not just you, we must interrogate any demon that returns.”

Lexi swallowed nervously, unsure whether to believe it or not, but her uneasiness grew steadily. However, since the other party had provided a reason, she had no reason not to cooperate.

If she kept struggling and resisting, wouldn’t that seem too abnormal?

With no other choice, she was forced to suppress her beating heart and followed these demons into a room.

But once inside, the demons’ expressions changed instantly.

“Confine this demon, torture her harshly until she confesses!”

Devon Taylor suddenly changed his demeanor, took his place to one side, and issued orders to the other demons. Demons acted on command without much regard for right or wrong.

Since the order had been given from above, they had only to carry it out.

The next second, Lexi was tied to a stake.

One of the demons fiercely lashed her with a whip drenched in demonic power.

“Ah!”

Lexi let out a pained howl, her entire body trembling.

This was no ordinary whip, but one infused with demonic power, used not only to attack but also to torment demons, a notorious form of punishment.