Crossing the narrow pass, the scout troops belonging to Amon Val headed northeast.
The two cadres took the lead.
A man from the Dark Night Garuda tribe, named Hei Kongkong, looks like a black-skinned human with black wings. He can fly freely in the air without the help of any magic, and can see things several kilometers away even in the middle of the night.
The other one comes from the agile shapeshifting leopard clan, known as Yaobang. He not only has a keen sense of smell, but can also transform himself into a leopard, which is very suitable for running quickly on plain terrain.
Even though Amon Val asked them to bring back the news quickly, the two leading Demon King cadres had not figured out how to gather intelligence.
“If we want to determine whether the other party has moved the capital there and is operating there, we really have to see if the key figures are there.
We have obtained various intelligence reports from the intelligence agencies about the governors who rule this country.
He is an elf who has lived for about a thousand years.
As long as they see him, Wansheng Republic will most likely be ready to change its capital," Yaobang suggested.
“Don’t take it so simply.
Besides, if he hides somewhere and doesn't come out, it will be difficult for us to find him.
We are unfamiliar with this place, and if we reveal our whereabouts too much, we might be ambushed by them."
Hei Kongkong is extremely cautious. As the most elite in the scout team, he must be responsible for every piece of intelligence he obtains.
"Then what do you think we should do
We have a succubus here, why don’t we capture a few residents coming out of the city and ask them if they know anything.
If they really intend to change the capital, there will probably be quite a stir.” Yaobang continued to suggest.
Hei Kongkong did not deny this plan:
“In short, it’s better to get as close to that city as possible.
When there is really no other way, I will try the method you mentioned."
As the sky gradually brightened, the scout troops responsible for reconnaissance did not dare to stop for a moment.
Some people pretended to be vendors selling goods, some used their ability to transform into magical beasts to pull the carriage slowly forward, and some lay in the carriage to rest.
Traveling day and night, they soon approached their target city. As long as they climbed over a low hill, they would reach Dongwang City.
Hei Kongkong and Yaobang urged the team to speed up.
Suddenly, a lot of carriages appeared in front of the road.
In order to conceal their whereabouts as much as possible, Hei Kongkong and Yaobang always chose to walk on paths with few people.
It is indeed suspicious to encounter such a large group on such a rarely traveled road.
Yaobang sniffed the smell coming from the front. It was not the smell of neatly arranged goods, but a mixture of many daily utensils. He could even smell the fragrance of aged sandalwood and the smell of rust on the spatula.
Yaobang informed Hei Kongkong of his discovery, which also aroused Hei Kongkong's vigilance.
Before the two of them could go forward to gather intelligence, the team in front slowly stopped, as if they had also noticed their arrival.
A tall figure in a black cloak jumped down from the convoy, opened his arms, waved at Hei Kongkong and Yaobang, and signaled their convoy to stop.
Hei Kongkong and Yaobang decisively stopped the convoy, intending to test the situation before deciding on the next move.
A powerful voice slowly came out from under the black cloak:
“What a coincidence.
I didn’t expect that besides us, there would be someone else who would take this path with so many things.”
Hei Kongkong pretended to be very tired and said:
"We didn't expect to meet you on this path. What can I do for you, sir?"
"Nothing, I just want to ask, where are you from and why are you taking this path?" the powerful voice continued.
"We are just wanderers doing business, moving around.
The reason we took this path was because we got some local specialties and wanted to exchange them for some money and food in a more peaceful city.
As you know, the world is in chaos.
We also want to live a peaceful life, but the situation does not allow it.
"Big brother, you are the ones. Where are you from and why are you taking this path?" Hei Kongkong answered fluently, speaking as if it were true.
The powerful voice continued:
"It's not a big deal. I'm just moving my family to a safe place to avoid being involved in the war."
"It's really hard. I hope you can find a good place to settle down. Don't wander around like us, without a fixed place to live."
Yaobang sighed deliberately,
"What do you think of Eastwatch? It's a fortress.
And there are many cannons there that can protect your safety.
We just happen to be going there to sell goods, can we go with you to avoid any accidents along the way?"
The powerful voice hesitated for a moment and then said:
"Speaking of which, I heard recently that Archon Mindarak moved to Eastwatch City."
"Oh, is this true?" Hei Kongkong pretended to be surprised.
"Don't you know? Since you are a wandering merchant, you should know more or less, right? As long as everyone is in this plain, everyone should have been notified?" The powerful voice expressed doubt, "Why don't you know? Could it be that you rushed here from outside the plain without stopping?"
The tall figure slowly raised his head, a row of sharp teeth gleaming, and an aura of terror spread from his body.
Yaobang quickly explained: "That's because it's possible that we were sleeping at that time. Our race makes us more adapted to a life of hiding during the day and being active at night. We usually rest during the day and travel at night.
Today is an exception.
Because I was in a hurry to sell this batch of goods, I didn't have much interaction with other people.
I did hear on the way that the capital had changed due to some circumstances, but I didn't pay much attention to it.
Ah! So that’s how it is, so that’s how it is.”
The tall figure did not speak, but the terrifying aura emanating from him did not diminish at all, but instead became even stronger.
Hei Kongkong suddenly realized something and secretly called Yaobang "idiot."
The tall figure sighed heavily, "I didn't expect such a simple plan would expose your identities.
Migration is a top secret. How can we tell everyone about it? "
After saying that, the tall figure was shrouded in a red light and turned into a huge missile. It rushed towards Hei Kongkong and Yaobang without hesitation, smashing the carriage they were riding in to pieces.
The demon who transformed into a monster fell to the ground and returned to his original form.
Hei Kongkong and Yaobang, one fell to the ground and turned into a leopard, while the other spread his wings and flew into the air, looking at the huge figure rushing out with fear.
(End of this chapter)