Manipulation (2)
( Meanwhile within the Demon Capital )
The situation within the Demon Capital was the exact opposite from StrongHaven City, with the general populace celebrating the victorious return of their King after he destroyed a human city.
For the Demons, this was the first time that many had seen their king take action personally and everyone was eager to hear tales of how legendary the battle was.
Naturally, the general population had to wait for the news to reach them, however, the court members got it first.
Of the 12 Demon Counts that flew with the king only 9 returned, and the first question that everyone had was about how those three Demon Counts died.
"We thought that the humans were nothing but weaklings, since once King Anos attacked, most just fled the city without even having the spine to defend it. However, we were wrong.