Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2682 1474: Doubt and Sinister Changes (Part 2)

Previously on Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong...

The sinister laughter of the demon reverberated through the Bone Hall, shaking the world and filling the group with dread as Old Gary's attempts to contact his ten thousand elite warriors of the Broken Valley Alliance failed, leading him and the skeletal king to believe their forces had been utterly annihilated. Leo Ray grappled with the shock of potentially losing his loyal subordinates, from Serena Clark to Broy, who had fought alongside him since the Demonic Shadow Forest, while surveying the scattered, corroded bones and weapons that painted a grim scene of destruction. Yet, doubt lingered as the demon refrained from striking, prompting Leo Ray to check his subordinate interface and confirm all were alive, exposing the apparent demise as a cunning bluff and easing the tension among the allies. Questions mounted about the warriors' whereabouts—perhaps trapped in a spatial rift or ensnared by some unseen force—as the group sought answers amid the eerie surroundings.

"That's just as impossible. Remember, I unleashed a spatial disruption before, twisting this area into chaos right alongside theirs. The notion of capturing so many formidable experts all at once? Utterly inconceivable."

The figure in the pink hood rested hands on hips, had just shaken their head toward Xiao Jing, but then let out a sudden cry of astonishment, pulling everyone's gaze.

"Your Excellency, have you spotted something?"

Leo Ray steadied his breath and quickly inquired.

"Oddly enough, there's no sign of the spatial disruption I unleashed earlier in this spot."

The pink-hooded figure cocked their head, tone laced with bewilderment: "What's really going on here?"

...

While Leo Ray's team puzzled over the matter, right there in the Giant City, an entirely contrasting scene played out.

With the lethal black mist fading away, Reece and Sina, together with the rest, let out relieved breaths, their faces lighting up with vigor.

Your Majesty of the Humans didn't disappoint; he smashed the enemy's scheme yet again!

In their joy, Reece and Sina ordered the mighty fighters to pause and recover on-site, awaiting Leo Ray's arrival.

Yet, after a good while, Leo Ray and his companions showed no trace. With the pink-hooded figure's aid, given Leo Ray's swift exit pace, he ought to have been back instantly.

"What's happening? Where's Your Majesty of the Humans?"

Doubt settled in, a shadow of concern crossing Sina's ashen features as she whispered to herself.

"Maybe the demons ambushed him en route?"

Reece clenched the Giant Axe tighter, brows knitting: "Do we head out to aid Your Majesty of the Humans?"

"Leader, recall the whole city is sealed by a barrier; we're trapped inside."

Old Susan wagged her head, wrinkled face etched with bewilderment: "By rights, Your Majesty of the Humans should've been back ages ago. Did something unexpected occur?"

"Folks, don't overlook the pink warrior aiding His Majesty. Plus, His Majesty's hidden strengths are beyond measure; no issues will arise."

Grey Elder kept his silvery eyebrows firm and confidently stated: "His Majesty got held up by some matter and should return any moment."

At Grey Elder's reassurance, Sina and Reece dipped their heads in accord, opting to keep resting and waiting, since battling the devouring black fog had drained the mighty fighters considerably. Some neared exhaustion, looking utterly drained.

Still, as moments dragged on, a creeping anxiety spread through the group.

Detecting the odd shift, Reece and Sina shared another look. Your Majesty of the Humans had clearly ended the threat, so why the delay in showing up?

"Ha ha, still hanging around for that puny human Emperor?"

From the Giant City's core, a chilling voice boomed, rattling the skies and bursting into all ears: "Here's the truth—that human pest fled long ago, ditching you lot. And you're fretting over him? What idiots!"

"What?!"

The abrupt voice stunned everyone, leaving them staring in confusion at one another.

"Lies! Don't attempt to rattle us or sow division!"

Sina huffed icily, countering: "If Your Majesty of the Humans truly abandoned the fight, then who cleared the deadly forbidden fog?"

"Yeah, such a lame fib shouldn't even see the light of day to save face."

Reece smirked coldly too, declaring firmly: "Your end draws near. Once Your Majesty of the Humans arrives, it'll spell your doom!"

As the duo's retorts landed, fellow allies joined in, particularly the loyal followers and Grey Elder, who stood resolute and mocked the voice's claims.

"You complete morons, believe that human pest truly banished the black fog?"

The chilling voice dripped scorn, replying evenly: "Truth is, I just held back from striking, so the array shut down on its own. You're not worth my time; my real foe is solely that human Emperor. With him gone, why bother?"

"Be it the Rainforest Fortress Alliance or Desert Alliance, we've shared this realm for thousands of years. If I'd moved against you, would any survive?"

The chilling voice pressed on calmly: "All this is just that human Emperor's scheme. He's the true puppet master lurking behind!"

"Rubbish, we saw those witch demons in action with our own eyes, and you spout twisted logic!"

Reece spat in fury, bellowing: "To hell with you, you take me for a fool?"

"Plenty of witch demons roam this land besides me. How can you rule out another pulling strings with the human Emperor?"

Unfazed by Reece's barb, the chilling voice shot back: "Ponder this—who really seeks to ignite war between us and wipe you out?"

With that, the chilling voice fell silent, prompting Reece and Sina to trade uneasy glances anew.

At the same time, a subtle, ghostly energy pulse spread unseen from the Giant City's heart, swiftly blanketing the area around our mighty fighters.

No sensation hit them, yet Reece and Sina's steadfast faces started to waver, tinged with doubt.

For the Desert and Rainforest alliance fighters with scant ties to Leo Ray, skepticism flared into fury, sparking even vulgar outbursts.

Amid the throng, only our devoted followers, Grey Elder, fellow Human Clan fighters, and Broken Valley Alliance members stayed immune, pushing hard to shield Leo Ray's name.

But our fighters' pleas fell flat and soon backfired, as the ghostly energy gripped more around them, with several hoisting arms, weapons pointed at our group.

"They're all the human Emperor's toadies!"

"We won't let these human Emperor's pawns off easy!"

Swiftly, furious yells erupted among the alliance fighters, fracturing the once-solid front into a powder keg of tension.

The Broken Valley alliance fighters, untouched by the ghostly energy but strangers to us, froze in shock, unsure how to act.

Reece, Sina, and Lannis, bonded closer to Leo Ray, attempted to calm things multiple times but, swayed by the ghostly energy, eventually stood by, letting the clash build.

Finding talk futile, our encircled allies gripped their arms in defense, which only fueled the rage further.

Now the deeply swayed fighters closed in with menacing stares, edging perilously near our ranks.

...

"Heh heh, worthy of the master— just a minor ploy, and they've crumbled without a fight."

Deep in the ashen chamber, the witch demon chief watched via crystal orb and snickered darkly: "Even if that human Emperor wrecked the Black Fog Blood Devouring Formation, how could it foil my master's designs!"

"Once these dumb pests butcher enough of each other, the fresh Black Fog Blood Devouring Formation activates, and they'll vanish without a whisper!"

The witch demon chief's ghostly cackles turned wilder and bolder: "Let that human Emperor foil our plots over and over—first, make his pest troops savor despair's bite."