Rumors about Chiyou being one of the demons of the underworld spreads around the kingdom, all thanks to the soldiers who did nothing when their kingdom was in danger.
But still, no one said anything as they all fear demons.
There were people who even thought to flee but the weekly donation done by Chiyou made their greedy hearts stay a bit longer.
Fang Huizhong tried to remove such rumors by speaking about what happened that night but no one agreed and even if they agreed, they all questioned the skills of Chiyou as he couldn't even defeat one demon.
Many even want to have an audience with the king but Chiyou ignored them all
It's not like he don't want to remove there a misunderstanding about him, it's just that the people have long made up there mind that he (Chiyou) is a demon or monster or trash of society or cursed/hated by the heavens
So even if he had said anything, they wouldn't believe it.
Fang Huizhong one day even asked why should he not let the people know about his (Chiyou's) deed, to this
Chiyou said "They all have already made up their mind that i am wrong and they are right, so even if i will say something
They will only think of it as a lie"
"But still we should try,
I will try that they could understand you, your highness
After all, i was also like them and doubted you, Your Highness, but now i know the truth" Fang Huizhong said in a deep sad tone, he wants to try till the end and make people understand about their king
Chiyou smiled at him and told him "You were able to know the reality only after being with me and also because you were ready to accept the truth.
You were ready to change when it was needed, that is the reason why you were able to understand who i am.
But the same cant be said about them all.
They all want to live in their dream as this will give them a reason for their failure and no matter what happened, they will never accept the truth as this will destroy their dream"
Fang Huizhong didn't say anything, he is sad
"But its not like i have given up, i am still trying to change their mind and i hope that someday, i will change it.
But for now, we cant" Chiyou said with a sad smile
Fang Huizhong hated this, but what he can do? Nothing, till the people themselves don't want to accept Chiyou
A week passed since the incident and throughout the continent, the name of the three brothers are spread
The rumors say that they defeated and killed four demons in their exploration and now they are back to their kingdom.
Night Time-
After doing all of his work, Chiyou came to his bedroom to sleep.
But the moment he opens the door, he sensed someone inside his room.
This unknown person also has the same Qi as those demons and the only difference is that, even after those ten demons became one, still there Demonic Aura is nowhere near the person in this room.
And the demon is not even trying to hide his aura
In the room, a man with two horns and white eyes, wearing black armor, is sitting on a chair and his hands are on the table beside him. He is looking at Chiyou.
Seeing Chiyou, the man stands up and said paid his respect with a bow,
Then he said "Your highness, please be at ease, i am not here to harm your neither i have any evil intention"
Chiyou remained calm, he closed the door and sat on the other chair beside the table, in front of the demon
But as soon as Chiyou sat on his chair, the demon put his chair back in its position and remain to stand
"You are not gonna sit?" Chiyou asked
The demon smiled and said "I am nothing more than a mere one of the six demon generals of the underworld, i have no right to sit at the equal level as you"
Chiyou is a bit surprised by the demon's way of talk because as compared to other demons he met and fought, they all were prideful and etc, but this man is all calm and his every tone sounds soothing even though he is a demon.
"What happened your highness?" The demon asked seeing Chiyou's confused expression
"Nothing just surprised seeing how respectful you are to others, even though you are a demon"
"AHAHA, it's not like every demon is the same.
The demons you met so far are just normal soldiers so they are like that, but i am a general so for sure there must be some difference"
"yeah, i know that but still it is quite surprising"
"Thank You for the praise, your highness"
"now, please tell me what is the reason for a demon general to come himself.
Must be something big"
Just from hearing the demons word that he is one of the six demon generals, it's clear that he is someone really good in combat and also have a very high position, thus there is no way that someone like him or someone of general level will come to just have some chit chat with him
There must be some reason for his arrival
"Before i tell you about the reason i came, Please allow me to tell you my name
My name is Hao Kang, 4th demon general of Underworld.
As for the reason why i am here, its because i was ordered by the three emperors of the underworld to invite you to our world"
The demon said as he took out a black scroll that has tied with a red thread.
The design of wood in this scroll alone is enough to tell that it is sent by some royalty.
But Chiyou cant see what the scroll is like, so he asked "An invitation?"
"yes, your highness"
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to be continued-