[CH598+ Continued] Dungeon Diver: Stealing A Monster's Power

Chapter 711

Even the Family Head would most likely fire him from his post and replace the Ellipsia Citadel's Lord position with a strong 1st Class Demon being nurtured in the Grand Citadel, or possibly the new Noble Lord that is said to be arriving soon.

While it looks like a declaration of war on the outside, there are many layered meanings to this display. He believes the Ogre Conglomeration wants to make a deal before they're inevitably squeezed dry of resources. It is better to make a scene and take what they can get while they still have some influence in the city.

"An interesting tactic. You had a better hand than expected... I guess it's now my turn to make another move..." The Demon whispers in a room alone as both of the dueling counters for the first round hit 0, and the automatic system declares the Human and Ogre winners of their duels.

The dueling room's life support systems take the two Demons in, assessing their shattered avatars and damaged minds, administering the best stabilization treatment they can on-site. Their bodies are locked away in private holding rooms within the World Trade Palace.

The crowds around the Citadel erupt into cheers and chaos, quickly getting over the fact that the Demons weren't killed, and crafting their own theories as to why.

Public perception of the Demons has now been twisted. While they are still the most feared and dominant race, questions about how they even took control of this Citadel wander into people's minds.

Gossip from old Lords who remember when the Ogre Conglomeration was in power spreads fast, and the narrative of a Citadel War on the horizon becomes the main topic of concern.

The fact that a Human beat a Demon still interests some, but it is forgotten quickly as the invisible fire was nowhere near as flashy as the enormous Ogre's lightning strikes and greater form.

When the two walk out of their dueling pods, neither says a word to the crowds of interested customers as they walk back to the isolated room overlooking the district.

Torvak opens up his status as they overlook the streets filled with millions of Lords talking about them.

Ember stretches his arms and legs, then sits right back down in the chair, throwing his feet up on the empty table.

"Well, that went better than expected. I didn't have to go all out."

Torvak chuckles at Ember's words while reading thousands of transmissions coming in from business partners and high-value customers.

"I haven't fought like that in quite a while. The mandatory system linking avatars up here really does make the new generation rely on their command tech way too much. I almost feel bad for them."

Torvak then stops on two notifications and connects his status to the room's holographic system to show Ember.

He replies with a grin.

"Looks like the High Orcs and Berserker Kings are already interested in reforming the alliance."

Torvak nods, continuing to scroll through the incoming messages.

"Yes... but the Wyverns haven't said a word. They're the cautious types."

Torvak's eyes reflexively turn down to Ember's palm, and his expression fills with curiosity, though he doesn't pry.

Ember replies.

"They're loyal but have been on the brink of extinction far too many times to join in matters like this until they're certain of victory. They'll come around after the next phase."

Ember's crimson eyes peer down to his palm as well, entertaining Torvak's gaze.

"This is from the help I said was on the way. Looks like he'll be making his way up here pretty soon..."