Chapter 787: Chapter 406 Grace: Even Gods Will Understand Me

If I had to describe the Curse Binding Legion in one word, it would be "strong."

In two words, "very strong."

In a game, they’d be monsters with overflowing stats, the embodiment of the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect, ghosts crossing the border.

But who would have thought that such a march of the dead could actually exist in reality?

The assault of the Demon King’s Army came to a sudden stop, mired in a stalemate. Louis slowly descended onto the walls of Birch Forest Fortress, speaking in a deep voice:

"Who is the general in charge here?"

As soon as he spoke, a legendary figure stepped forward.

"I am Grimmore, the head of the first border defense of Birch Forest Fortress, at your service, Your Majesty Louis."

Louis: ...

Really? Are outsiders always this flamboyant now when they see him?

He recalled his own heart nearly bursting out of his chest the first time he saw a legendary dragon years ago.

But now a legendary strongman was kneeling before him on one knee, respectfully addressing him as Your Majesty.

Honestly, it felt quite satisfying.

"This isn’t the main army. What’s the situation with your Defensive Array, why was it broken?"

Without much fuss, Louis directly questioned Grimmore.

A flicker of fear passed through Grimmore’s eyes as he lowered his head, saying, "We... don’t know."

"Don’t know?"

"The Defensive Array was supposed to be impregnable, resistant even to a typical Demigod’s assault, yet the moment we clashed with the Demigod on the other side, it lasted only a few breaths before the barrier shattered."

Louis: ???

This... was a bit impressive.

In this world, while Demigods are formidable entities, it doesn’t mean ordinary cities have no countermeasures.

Especially key major cities, which are typically equipped with city-level protective barriers deployed from the Mage Tower.

Although energy consumption is astronomical in a short time, the effectiveness is notable.

These are among the very few barriers capable of resisting Demigod-level destruction, a tactic used only by great nations.

As a critical outpost, Birch Forest Fortress naturally possessed such a thing.

Yet it was breached in no time at all.

It’s rather absurd.

Theoretically, this type of barrier can only be worn down over time.

Unless you deplete the stacked-up energy inside the Mage Tower, it won’t easily shatter.

Louis wasn’t sure how strong Birch Forest Fortress’s barrier could be, but the barrier on the Ense Border, even for Louis, would take... several breaths to crush instantly.

Could the Demon King’s Army really be this strong?

Louis was half believing, half doubting.

If it were that easy, why would the Lokeshi Empire still resist at all?

The one who is strong is Helmer, a monstrosity born from the four gods’ infusion of evil power into puffs.

But this does not mean other dungeon creatures receive such treatment.

Divine Realm level output?

Impossible.

The Demon King’s Army is never known for individual power, but for their overwhelming numbers.

Thinking about this, Louis looked at Grimmore and asked, "Did you see what that Demigod looked like?"

Grimmore described the appearance of the Demigod.

Louis squinted his eyes.

Something wasn’t right.

This Demigod was not one of the Demon King’s army officers known to Louis.

There are four major officers under the Demon King.

Previously, there were five in total.

Queen of Thorned Pain.

Doomsday Warrior.

Furious Ape King.

Skull King.

Catastrophe Dragon.

But that was a hundred years ago.

The Queen of Thorned Pain was slain by Hero Max just before becoming a Demigod.

The Doomsday Warrior died under Lumi’s long-range sniping.

The Furious Ape King was quietly singled out by his mother-in-law in the 20th year after their failure to defeat Helmer.

The Skull King was also a high-level Demigod but participated in the Black Sun battle at the time, following Helmer in an attempt to attack Ense.

——And was killed by the aftermath of the clash between the enraged Emperor and Helmer.

In other words, not only were there no longer five main officers, but they were beaten down to only one.

But in recent years, the four main officers have been replenished.

The Demon King’s Army recruited a former Eternal Blade from somewhere, who obtained the Doomsday Warrior’s power and ascended to the Blade of Destruction.

The power of the Skull King was obtained by the most powerful King of the Living Dead fleeing pursuit, self-proclaiming as the Lord of Embers.

The corpse of the Queen of Thorned Pain served as nourishment to hatch a new type of demonic creature, the highly poisonous Crimson Queen.

The new four main officers are much stronger than before.

After Helmer grew stronger, the dungeon had turned into a demon’s lair.

Giving the four main officers time to develop further.

But among them was not the Demigod Grimmore mentioned.

Could it be Jealousy?

Louis raised an eyebrow.

Good, good, good.

If it really is Jealousy, that would be... just perfect.

Louis had a score to settle with him.

If it’s him, Louis can figure out why Birch Forest Fortress’s defenses were as weak as paper.

It’s not that the Sin of Jealousy is so strong, but that he’s best at breaching opponents from the inside out.

Attacks on the soul are indefensible.

Even in a fortress without Demigod guardians, it’s easy to be caught off guard.

Strong walls are often breached from within.

And Jealousy is an expert at it.

Louis actually found it very odd.

Looking at Jealousy’s timeline, the identity he disguised as Mermaid Princess Elysilde had huge suspicious points.

Firstly, in Jealousy’s weaker days, it was unlikely he could impersonate Elysilde.

After all, the Mermaid Princess wasn’t weak, though not quite legendary, she still possessed pinnacle exemplar power.

She had already been with Fishman General Tim for many years, parting and coming back, never a dull moment, who knows how many mermaid eggs had been secretly laid.