In the early morning, the sound of light rain could be heard outside the window. The raindrops were small but consistent, making the quiet world even more sleepy. The air carried a pure scent, the smell of the rain cleansing the earth.
There weren't many pedestrians on the street, as if they were all mesmerized by the misty rain, creating a peaceful and beautiful scene. Raindrops danced on the branches, bringing a sense of vitality.
The rain in this season was always tranquil and beautiful, bringing a calmness to the morning that made one reluctant to wake up.
A knocking sound broke the tranquility. "Knock, knock, knock."
"Please come in," the Chameleon's voice was calm and gentle.
The door was gently pushed open, and a man dressed as a waiter pushed a food cart inside. "Sir, here's your breakfast," the waiter smiled and placed the food on the table.
"Hmm," the Chameleon nodded slightly.
"Enjoy your meal, sir," the waiter bowed slightly, then left and closed the door softly behind him.
The Chameleon shifted his gaze from the drizzling rain outside to the food on the table. The exquisite porcelain and transparent glass formed a beautiful scene, but the food on the plate reeked of blood.
For vampires, it was a rare delicacy. For the Chameleon, it was a sinful meal.
He picked up the porcelain plate with the blood-colored soup and took a small sip.
The blood slid smoothly down his throat, leaving a strong taste of rust. He furrowed his brow and gulped down the soup, a hint of saltiness spreading in his mouth, followed by the taste of blood.
The Chameleon exhaled with disgust, overwhelmed by the nauseating taste of blood.
His mind kept reminding him, "Adapt! You have to adapt!"
"I can't adapt," the Chameleon rushed to the bathroom and started vomiting.
The blood he had just drunk all came up again.
"The premium set menu doesn't suit me. I should order the regular set menu in the future. The regular set menu contains much less blood, and I can still manage to eat it," he thought.
Vampires were great, except for the fact that the food here was mixed with blood. The Chameleon felt like there was something blocking his stomach, making him extremely uncomfortable.
Because of his uneasy mood, he decided to take a walk near the hotel. As he walked downstairs, he coincidentally ran into Ali and Sui Liangfeng.
"What are these two doing at the hotel? According to the protocol, they should report to the Demon Emperor," he thought.
"Boss, two orders of fried chicken and beer. No blood in the fried chicken," Ali spoke to the hotel owner, and then handed over an identification card.
After seeing it, the hotel owner instantly understood the identities of these two customers. He had initially wanted to report the matter to the police authorities and investigate the two, as it was highly probable that not using blood in vampire-fried chicken meant they were spies infiltrating the country.
"Please wait," he nodded respectfully, "I will get them for you right away."
"Great, thanks!" Ali smiled at him and then turned to Sui Liangfeng. "Let's fill our stomachs first, then report to His Majesty."
The Chameleon witnessed this scene, his mouth twitching.
"MMP," he cursed inwardly.
The Chameleon noticed that the hotel owner's hand slightly twitched when Ali mentioned the fried chicken without blood, as if he was signaling the waiter to report the situation to the police authorities.
No wonder vampires could become the top country in Divinity and Demon's Continent. The hotel owners here were extremely vigilant! If you didn't consume blood, they would definitely report your whereabouts.
Investigate thoroughly before determining whether the other party is a spy or not.
In his heart, the shapeshifter secretly rejoiced that he had resisted eating the blood vermicelli soup last night.
The innkeeper came to the two of them with two portions of fried chicken and beer, bowing slightly, "Esteemed guests, here is the porridge and soy milk you requested. Enjoy."
"Thank you." Sui Liangfeng and Ah Li nodded slightly.
The innkeeper turned and left.
"Boss, please give me a serving of blood plasma and a basket of steamed buns." The shapeshifter called out lightly, then elegantly sat at the table opposite Sui Liangfeng.
He wanted to listen to their conversation and see if any important information could be revealed.
Sui Liangfeng and Ah Li ate the fried chicken and drank the beer. They didn't talk to each other, and the atmosphere was very quiet.
"Is this really alright?" The shapeshifter looked at the two of them appearing content, feeling a little frustrated.
At this moment, the innkeeper brought a pure blood plasma and steamed buns to the shapeshifter's table, "Here you go, sir. Enjoy."
"Mm." The shapeshifter nodded slightly.
He gently stirred with a spoon, eating the steamed buns and drinking the blood plasma.
Although the shapeshifter found it hard to accept, his expression did not show any abnormality.
After Sui Liangfeng and Ah Li finished their meal, they left the money on the table and left.
In the end, the shapeshifter didn't hear any information, but instead tormented his own stomach and taste buds.
"Damn!" he cursed inwardly, "Do these two demon generals not even chat while eating? This is so infuriating!"
"The taste is good." The shapeshifter said and returned to his room.
Meanwhile, Sui Liangfeng and Ah Li bought two teleportation tickets. With a flash of silver light, their figures instantly disappeared from the original location.
...
The two arrived at the palace, where demonic guards stood watch. They asked two questions to Sui Liangfeng and Ah Liangfeng:
"What is the current name of Emperor Darkfeather, Lord Sui Liangfeng?
What was the former name of Emperor Darkfeather's sister, Lady Ah Liangfeng?"
Ah Liangfeng paused and asked, "Why do we need to answer these questions?"
"Special circumstances, special treatment," replied the guard, a demon soldier.
"Emperor's name is Iris Cessilia," Sui Liangfeng answered.
"The Emperor's sister's name is Iria Cessilia," Ah Liangfeng answered.
The two answered the questions correctly. The guard checked their identification documents, confirmed their accuracy, and allowed them entry.
"We were only gone for a few days, why is the palace so heavily guarded?" Ah Liangfeng was puzzled. She had seen many patrolling soldiers and even elite demonic troops on the way.
"Do you remember that guy who could impersonate Galral?" Sui Liangfeng spoke up.
Ah Liangfeng certainly remembered. The presence this guy gave off was imposing. "You mean, His Majesty is aware of this person's existence and wants to prevent him from infiltrating the palace."
"Most likely," Sui Liangfeng said lightly, his expression somewhat serious.
Before long, the two arrived at the palace's back garden. "Greetings, Your Majesty."
They raised their heads and saw a young girl standing not far from them. She had her hair tied up high, fair skin, slender and shapely legs, only her chest slightly lacking in roundness.
"Please rise." Iris raised her hand to signal the two, "You have been working hard while traveling outside."
"Your Majesty, please calm down." Sui Liangfeng replied with a bow, while Ahri also followed suit.
"I assume Galral has successfully ascended the throne. Please tell us about the unexpected incidents during this trip." Iris spoke up.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, when we entered the orc border, I encountered an imposter posing as Galral. This person exuded an oppressive aura and would have been a formidable opponent if we had engaged in battle. However, I was able to avoid confrontation as my eyes can see events that will occur within the next half hour. The orc monarch, Tanas, possesses a demon fruit and has undergone perfect demonization. In the end, I was able to defeat him."
Sui Liangfeng reported truthfully.
It seems that the imposter Galral encountered by Sui Liangfeng and Ahri was most likely a shapeshifter, and since the shapeshifter has revealed itself, it shouldn't be long before it infiltrates the Shuowang Empire.
"I am aware. You may rest now." Iris waved her hand, signaling for the two to leave.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After they left, Iris began to inquire about the Demon Fruit from Chaos, saying, "What exactly is the Demon Fruit?"
"The Demon Fruit is a product created by inserting a key into a lock and using black flames as fuel. It significantly enhances the fighting abilities of demons and allows non-demons to undergo demonization. In essence, it is an item that increases the strength of the army. However, there is a cost involved, as it weakens the corresponding elemental abilities that are enhanced," Chaos explained.
"What do you mean by weakened elemental abilities?"
"It means you are unable to use magic associated with that element."
Chaos carefully recalled that he had only created a hundred Demon Fruits. All the soldiers who used them died in battle, but there were only ninety-nine bodies left.
"Vampire girl, you need to be careful. This shapeshifter exists in the same era as me. Now that Tanas is using the Demon Fruit, it proves that the shapeshifter has survived for millions of years," Chaos reminded.
Iris clenched her fists silently. She must capture this shapeshifter.
What is the shapeshifter's goal in capturing Ling?
Is it to exploit her vulnerability? If vulnerability is the target, then they could have targeted Lilia instead. After all, she and Lilia have a mother-daughter relationship, which is even closer, isn't it?
Of course, Iris would never allow the shapeshifter to take Lilia.
Could it be because of the Celiah royal bloodline? Or does the shapeshifter know some special secret about the Celiah royal bloodline?
If there really is a special secret, Lilia should have told her by now.
At least for a while, Iris has been quite obedient.
