Retired God King becomes Witch Idol Manager

The outside grew increasingly quiet, which was quite eerie. At the same time, rustling sounds alerted everyone.

Heloise's expression changed slightly as she sensed a large number of mixed auras approaching. She then ripped open the curtain.

Lockrean's heart sank. The adventurers who had been wandering around the pigsty were gone, and a large number of Iron Town's halfling guards filled the dirty streets. The armed halflings at the front were all high-ranking warriors, clearly belonging to the masters of Iron Town.

As for the fat pig-man, he had already hidden behind the army, took off his hat, saluted the group, and smiled broadly. It was obvious what had happened.

Selene remained silent, only sneered, and the dramatic scene unfolded exactly as she had assumed.

"They take our money and then betray us. What a lucrative business!"

Crimson Lotus Queen's fingers intertwined, sparks flying from her golden silk gloves. Her weapons were her hands, and the Crimson Lotus royal family's inherited demonic armor could unleash the full power of the Flame Demon Claws.

"There's nothing I can do. You guys were targeted by the boss, after all, he's the king of Steel Town. I'm very happy to trade with such generous customers, if there's another chance..."

Lord Napa, swaying his enormous buttocks, showed no remorse whatsoever, and chuckled as he beckoned the guards to swarm him as they fled at breakneck speed.

Lockrean shook his head at the others and was the first to raise his hands, indicating that he would not resist.

Heloise and Celimoni were stunned, their faces filled with disbelief, their souls fluctuating wildly.

This squad is an absolute powerhouse even in the upper echelons of the world. Not to mention these weak guards, even the so-called king couldn't possibly stop them. Since their infiltration failed, their only option left is to fight their way out of Iron Town.

"What the hell are you doing!?"

Heloise couldn't help but get angry. Given their status, were they supposed to surrender to the halflings and be humiliated by a bunch of clumsy scum locked in a stinking dungeon?

That would be worse than death!

"Believe me!"

Lockrena still shook his head. He had reason to believe that some unknown change must have occurred, and it might not be a bad thing. Even if the master of Steel Town knew the outsider's identity, he wouldn't dare to act recklessly.

760. A Surprise

Sure enough, a strong orc guard stepped forward and said in broken Allied language, "King Mobik wishes to meet our human friends who have traveled from afar. Please come with us!"

This guy seemed to be the only creature in the army who could communicate with humans; although his tone was tough, his attitude was still respectful.

Heloise was filled with doubt and suspicion, and Selene also suspiciously put away her Dragon Eye Staff, looking at the path cleared by the halfling guards.

The guards of Steeltown were surprisingly polite. They didn't restrain them with shackles or even take their belongings. They escorted them all the way to a golden-railed train.

The "guests" remained alone in the middle carriage, while the guards stayed on both sides to watch over them. It seemed that as long as they arrived at King Mobius's place unharmed, they truly meant no harm.

Heloise asked in a low voice, "What happened?"

Lockrean shook his head in confusion, "If King Mobik knew that the Allied Revolutionary Army had come, he would only drive away trouble like us, fearing that it would attract the attention of the Obsidian Empire and the Savage Beast Territory. Could it be that...?"

"What came to mind?"

Locke Ryan didn't confess, his eyes growing brighter. "If that's really the case, things will be much easier, and the purpose of this trip will be much more difficult."

Selene scoffed, "Still won't tell me what you're plotting? Let's see how long you can keep up this act!"

The train traveled smoothly and quickly, winding its way down the steel rails deep underground, where the king of Steel Town lived in a cave at the bottom of the mine.

As soon as I got off the vehicle, a small wildcat with mottled fur came up to me. It was dressed sexily and had a good appearance, clearly the orc in charge here.

Heloise's expression was indescribably strange. Before them appeared a golden castle, so dazzling that it was hard to open one's eyes, like a huge gold mine buried deep in the earth.

The castle's architectural style is a clumsy imitation of the high elves, with half-human statues in the courtyard made of pure gold and fountains spraying out gold coins—it's utterly tacky.

Selene was speechless for a moment, then looked at Nolan, whose little face was full of amazement, and could only sigh and be on guard.

The guards stood watch outside the golden castle and no longer followed, while the catgirl guided the guests to the golden gates of the central palace. She winked at Lockrean and said softly, "King Mobik is receiving very, very important guests. Please wait a moment!"

"We've finally arrived, my dear friend! Please invite him in!"

A loud voice suddenly came from inside the door, and one could feel the person's uncontrollable joy. The voice continued to spread throughout the vast space, demonstrating their formidable strength.

"A formidable fellow."

Selene became wary, accurately judging that the mysterious visitor inside was not to be underestimated, but this was not enough to frighten the archbishop.

In Heloise's memory, the steel tycoon was a mixed-blood orc. King Mobik was short, fat, and greasy, with mediocre strength, merely a lord of the Holy Domain. The one who spoke just now was someone else, but he seemed to possess the same authority.

The golden gate opened with a thud, and the first thing you saw were two huge figures guarding the entrance. They were three times the height of an ordinary human, burly and strong, and their entire bodies were covered in high-level armor. The little bit of exposed skin also gleamed with the metallic luster unique to Nash giants.

Dragon Riders...

The Crimson Lotus King recognized the black flame emblem on the giant's chest, his expression darkened, and he secretly activated his soul circuit, ready to fight at any moment.

In some ways, the emblem of the Obsidian Empire is more terrifying than the beastmen in the wilderness, because the number of orcs is enormous, the strength of the tribes varies greatly, and every dragon rider legion under the Obsidian Emperor is powerful.

Encountering the Dragon Knights here would have dire consequences; the worst outcome would be the complete annihilation of the Revolutionary Army soldiers, and this time, no one would come to their rescue.

Nolan squinted, remaining calm and thoughtful; she recognized that voice.

The underground castle was magnificent and opulent, with an extravagant central hall that resembled an armory, filled with all kinds of armor and weapons, all made of rare and expensive materials.

High-level magical equipment crafted from rare metals was displayed in a treasure cabinet, and there was a dazzling chandelier inlaid with colorful gemstones. Even the floor was made of large pieces of fire garnet.

At the top of the hall, a green-skinned orc clad in golden armor stood silently beside the Black Diamond Throne, exuding a fierce aura; he appeared to be the master of Iron Town.

Nolan thought that King Mobik's "excellent" taste would surely resonate with Lord Dalton, and his gaze shifted to the man on the throne.

A tall, imposing man sat in the master's seat, quietly watching the humans with a look of joy in his eyes.

Even though it was on his own turf, Mobik humbly served the other party with a fawning smile.

Who is qualified?

"Caliban!?"

The Archbishop of the Rainbow gave a clear answer, but it was also a dangerous signal.

The short-haired, mottled youth had long, pointed ears, pale gray skin, and was much taller than most elves, possessing giant blood. Even before revealing any of his aura, the domineering presence he exuded in every gesture made King Mobik tremble with fear.

Selene bit her lip, her face pale and her body tense. They were still planning how to enter the country, but they never expected that they would walk right into a trap.

Since Iron Town was able to establish itself in the wilderness as a neutral faction, it naturally managed to play both sides between the beast hordes and the dragon riders. One of the important figures supporting it was undoubtedly the commander of the Iron Dragon Riders.

For a long time, King Mobik has been serving the adopted son of Emperor Obsidian, providing him with a continuous supply of military equipment and supplies.

How to do?

Selene and Heloise instinctively assumed attack stances, as if facing a formidable enemy, and were prepared for the worst.

Locke Ryan suddenly stepped forward, smiling, and said, "It really is you. If I had known you were waiting here, I wouldn't have gone to all this trouble."

"Huh?"

Lord Crimson Lotus and Archbishop Rainbow were stunned, somewhat confused about the situation.

They... already knew each other?

The two exchanged a smile, and Caliban stepped down from the throne, giving His Highness the Holy Son a heavy hug. This intimate gesture made King Mobik's expression strange.

"Now that you've come as promised, I'm relieved. I'm sure the revolutionary army is stationed outside Steel Town."

"I will always keep my word, and I believe you will too."

"nature!"

The two sides seemed to have reached some kind of agreement, which made Heloise, who was completely unaware of it, somewhat unhappy, while Celimoni, standing to the side, was also suppressing her anger.

Caliban nodded to Lockrean, indicating that everything was arranged, then looked intently at the silver-haired girl behind him, his eyes filled with curiosity.

"You certainly didn't disappoint me. Not only did you bring Lady Celimoni and the beautiful and powerful Holy War Maiden, but you also let me see the legendary Chaos Witch with my own eyes. What a wonderful surprise!"

761. More than one ally

As the most outstanding adopted son of the Obsidian Emperor, Caliban possesses numerous illustrious titles: Saint of the Dual Extremes, Commander of the Iron Dragon Knights, Dragonblood Warrior...

At this moment, the Golden Castle had only one master. Lord Napa dared not disobey King Mobik, who did not dare to utter a sound in front of Caliban. No one expected that there was such a terrifying "ally".

"Then I'll have to disappoint you. He and I are not on the same wavelength, and I have no interest in your bromance."

Nolan smiled slightly and unceremoniously rejected the Iron Dragon Knight Commander's friendship. Caliban was seeing her true form for the first time, but she had met him before.

The atmosphere was so tense, yet this statement made Celimoni want to laugh. Before this, no one could have imagined that His Highness the Holy Son of the Septim Church would have any connection with one of the heirs to the Obsidian Throne.

After all, the two are at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of both beliefs and practices, and should not interfere with each other.

How many secrets does this man, who straddles the line between sage and villain, hold? Archbishop Rainbow grows increasingly worried about the future of the Holy Alliance.

Caliban didn't mind at all, and was very friendly. He even smiled and extended his hand, saying, "That's a real pity. With your help, I'm absolutely confident that I can create a great cause with His Highness the Holy Son. Hmm, I prefer to call you Miss Invincible. You don't mind, do you?"

Even though Caliban has a sweet tongue, it doesn't change the fact that he hurt Hilde. If it weren't for Pompeii, the World Serpent would have been killed by the Iron Dragon Legion.

Nolan shook hands with Caliban briefly, a fleeting touch, his usual half-dead, aloof demeanor returning.

"This is your freedom, and you have also left a very deep impression on me."

"........"

Caliban's expression turned somewhat unnatural, realizing that the girl was referring to the battle at the World Tree. Although the witch hadn't shown herself, it was a fact that he had lost to Hilde, indirectly incurring the wrath of the Throne of Chaos.

The Iron Dragon Knight Commander coughed and stroked his arm. The severed arm had been repaired in time with the Light Magic, but the pain was still fresh in his memory.

Lockrean wisely chose to skip the topic, suggesting, "We'll discuss the details on the way. Let's go, there's no time to waste. My people are still waiting for me in Avalon."

"That's right, the Revolutionary Army won't have made a wasted trip. Before long, I will lead the Steel Dragon Rider Legion on a westward expedition and personally deliver the head of the Azure King to the Crimson Lotus King and the Blue Shield King!"

Caliban's expression turned serious, and he made his promise with unwavering resolve. He then clapped his hands, and the giant guards at the gate immediately withdrew from the courtyard, summoning the Iron Dragon Riders to prepare for departure.

Selene's pupils contracted slightly as she understood the true meaning of their alliance. Heloise's eyes also lit up. With the support of the Dragon Slayer Alliance and the Iron Dragon Rider Legion, the stubborn and conservative noble faction would be insignificant.

I just wonder what price Lockrean will have to pay for crossing across realms to arrive here...

King Mobik, now relegated to the background, finally had a chance to interject, saying solicitously, "The teleportation array is ready. You may all return to Dragonsleep Royal City first. The revolutionary army warriors will be escorted across the border by me and the Iron Lieutenant!"

With the Iron Dragon Riders' pass, crossing the Imperial border planes is a piece of cake. But won't a human legion showing up in the Obsidian Empire cause any trouble?

Heloise was highly suspicious, and at the same time, she was speculating about the subtle changes taking place inside this behemoth, but the two gay men seemed confident.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Mobik."

Caliban turned around and patted the halfling leader's head, then squatted down and said calmly, "I've heard some bad rumors lately. Julia and Ingvar's dragon rider guards seem to have been seen in Iron Town. They came to you to buy something, the weaknesses of the Iron Dragon Riders?"