Shalyh had become noticeably quieter than before. First, the legend was absent, and the army that defended the city had departed to support the Cassiubia League’s main base. Moreover, much of humanity, which once filled up the streets, had recently gone out of the city to make money as the settlement payment date approached. Those who haven’t met their quota yet left in a hurry to look for expedition and adventure.

The Demon Empire snorted after hearing about the city’s situation from their informant. They got the feeling that their plan was smoothly sailing like a sailboat in a soft breeze. Although it was true that the Demon Empire were carrying out their deeds in secrecy, the holy city showed no signs of retaliation even a few days after they left for Shalyh. However, it was understandable since all the attention was on the Cassiubia mountain range.

Moreover, humanity must have been complacent, thinking they would be protected by Shalyh’s godly territory. They probably believed they were perfectly safe inside their holy city, and it was now time to crush their naivety. Even if the humans noticed them now, it would be too late. As soon as the godly territory disappeared with the help of the traitor they had planted, a large army of the great Demon Empire would appear before the humans. And then the demons would mercilessly trample over the barebone, helpless city with all its armor and shield taken off....