Key Changing blinked his eyes, reluctantly shifting his gaze from the Hero's near-perfect figure to the charred body that could no longer be recognized.
"Oh dear, the Clan Leader is dead?"
"Almost, but revived,"
The Hero responded indifferently, then released his hand and let the charred Clan Leader fall to the ground.
[Hero dealt 516 damage to Winged People Clan Leader]
[Winged People Clan Leader received 516 damage, HP -8/1013]
[Hero used skill: Unpaid Love]
[Hero sacrificed 2 Constitution Points, Winged People Clan Leader received 12 healing, HP 4/1013]
[Winged People Clan Leader captured]
[Capture successful, Hero's Magic Power will erode Winged People Clan Leader (2D Constitution +50)]
2d125+50=d125(15)+d125(26)+50=91
[Winged People Clan Leader's Resistance (Unconscious -50)]
[Hero's Magic Power erosion successful, acquired]
1-3. Phoenix Power (Intimidation Enhancement)
4-9. Commander's Certificate (Experience Points)♛
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure
[Hero defeated the Demon: Winged People Clan Leader]
Hero performed Magic Power erosion on Winged People Clan Leader, absorbing parts of his soul fragments and magic, converting it into Experience Points.
With the Winged People Clan Leader not resisting, the Hero's magic wavelength will be recognized by the Winged People as a command, successful Charm Judgment will enable command over the Winged People.
[Due to no kill, Experience Points/2, Hero's experience +LV68*5000/2=17000]
[Hero gained 17000 Experience Points] Original content can be found at novel✶fire.net
[Hero's Level increased]
[Hero leveled up to LV55 50460/127600]
[Hero gained 8 Attribute points]
[Hero's Charm +4, Perception +4]
The charred Clan Leader collapsed on the ground, letting out a painful groan unconsciously.
'Why save him, don't you find it disgusting? You should just crush his head.'
'Alright, alright, calm down, he wasn't really a Goblin, just acted a bit like one.'
Though feeling slightly stronger once again, the Hero did not let his attention divert to his change.
While soothing his other self who was still unsatisfied in his mind, the Hero looked at Key Changing.
"You mentioned retreating troops, what's the deal?"
1.5. Transformation Magic
4.8. I just need to tell him the truth
10. Critical Success/Extreme Failure
♛: I just need to tell him the truth
The Hero subconsciously repeated the words spoken by Key Changing.
"Yes, just as you know, Hero, the True Saint Disciples, along with the Winged People from the Western Realm and some prominent figures in the Kingdom, collaborated to conduct the ceremony of exchanging the Capital, aiming to overthrow the entire Kingdom."
In a child's guise speaking shocking words, Key Changing smiled.
"We are responsible for the overall arrangement of the ceremony, while the prominent figures in the Kingdom provide internal assistance, and the Winged People Race supplies some resources, and also act as the army to suppress the Capital."
"Though the Winged People have already degenerated, their power as Demons still far exceeds ordinary Humankind, and they are more obedient than mere Magic Creatures, making them excellent as an army."
"Although their number and overall strength cannot compare with the garrison of the Capital, in the chaos of the Exchange Ceremony, it's enough to drag the entire Capital into the quagmire of war."
"And when leading the Winged People army, Mr. Clan Leader can unleash his power as Demon King, unfortunately, most of the Winged People have already been transferred to the Capital."
"Mr. Clan Leader, though he willingly volunteered to assault the Capital, father was not very reassured about him, so he chose to have him stay on this side. After all, a mere Demon King rampaging in the Capital could be beheaded directly even with ceremony assistance."
Key Changing laughed lightly.
"Looks like father was right, but still didn't expect someone like Miss Hero to barge in."
"Despite father being very cautious in sealing off the space of the Cloud Ruins, Mr. Clan Leader was still quickly defeated; now, it's hard to tell who really is the junk."
Upon hearing this, the Hero, who had been listening attentively, finally couldn't help but speak.
"I roughly understand the cause and effect, but what exactly is the truth you mentioned, and how can I make him withdraw the army from the Capital?"
"Hero, don't rush." Locking eyes with the Hero, Key Changing maintained his expression while slightly speeding up his speech.
"Any struggle has a purpose, the Winged People also join this war due to their interests and goals."
"So, if that goal is already unattainable, then naturally the need for struggle disappears."
The black-haired girl squatted down, her grayish pupils reflecting the charred Winged People Clan Leader.
"Clan Leader, wake up, I have something important to tell you."
Under Key Changing's calm call, the Winged People Clan Leader, who barely survived, finally woke up,
He opened his eyes slowly, though they seemed unable to see, only blankly turning in the direction of the sound, responding hoarsely:
"Did... did you save me?"
"In some sense, you could think so." Key Changing laughed.
After all, if it weren't for her words of persuasion, the Winged People Clan Leader now would have already been a charred corpse.
"Where's that woman? Where did that Human go? The king hasn't been offended by her, right?"
Despite his injuries, the Winged People Clan Leader struggled to rise.
The Hero held his breath, observing the conversation between the two, looking puzzled.
"Clan Leader, though you are also a descendant of traitors, you are still whole-heartedly loyal to the king."