The Death List Novel - Chapter 80

Chapter 80 Cunning Berylseth
Beelzebub welcomed the ten or so apostles and led them out of the valley.

As everyone walked out of the Gourd Valley, the entire scorching plain began to unfold before everyone’s eyes. Unlike in the moonlit forest, the apostles felt the “hellfire” aura of the scorching plains even more aptly.

Compared to the dry heat of the scarlet Gobi, the scorching plains filled with active volcanoes did not feel hot. There were cold winds blowing everywhere, and the climate was somewhat like a mountain plateau at an extremely high altitude.

The ground on the scorching plains was brown, dry and cracked, and the wet soil was almost invisible. Strands of green smoke would occasionally rise from the cracks. The smell was pungent, and the smell made one want to vomit. The closer the ground was to an active volcano, the darker the color of the ground would be. In some places, one could even see fiery red magma flowing in the depths of the cracks.

Apart from the Abyss Devils, the smoke drifting in the wind on the plains made the apostles feel extremely uncomfortable. Although it did not harm everyone’s Law Body, the pungent smell would even make their exposed skin feel a little tingling.

Compared to the Moonlight Forest, this place was truly terrible! Although the apostolic city of “the horn of the devil” has not yet been seen, the apostles’ body language suggests that some may have regretted leaving the moonlight forest.

“Master, I feel very uncomfortable!” Just as Qin Lun was looking around, the little Goblin behind him staggered and fell to the ground.

Qin Lun took two steps forward and helped the little fellow up. He noticed that its eyes were tightly closed, its face was pale, and large beads of cold sweat appeared on its forehead.

“The smoke from the scorching plains is poisonous. Other than the Abyss Devils and the Apostles, it is very difficult for creatures of other races to adapt!” A kind voice came from behind Qin Lun, “Let me see!”

Qin Lun turned around and saw Beelzebub walking towards him.

“Sorry to trouble you!” Qin Lun smiled and let Little Goblin lie on his knee.

“Little fellow, take a deep breath!” Beelzebub took out a small metal can that looked like an asthma respirator from his bosom and put it in Didi’s mouth.

Didi took a deep breath and his face quickly turned red. He opened his eyes again and stood up.

“Sorry, Master, I’ve caused you trouble!”

“Little fellow, you are different from your master. It is best to wear the masks given to you by those elves.” Berylseth pointed at the mask in Didi’s arms, and the flames in his pupils flickered slightly. “This mask can filter out poisonous auras. It’s a must for adventurers. When we reach the Horn of the Devil, everyone needs to wear it!”

Hearing Berylseth’s meaningful words, Qin Lun’s heart skipped a beat and he put on his mask again. He suddenly realized a problem. Although the apostle city and the moonlight forest were both floating cities, there was clearly a big difference.

The Moonlight Forest only had a few hundred or so apostles, most of whom were preparatory apostles, and its armed forces were capable of deterring malicious apostles and keeping the city stable.

Unlike the apostle cities, there were thousands of official apostles, some of whom were high-level apostles. The Abyss Devils and the Governing Council were mere administrators and service providers and did not have the power to impose restrictions on these apostles.

The one who maintained the stability of the Horn of the Abyss and set the rules should also be an apostle. Perhaps there would be some high-level apostle guilds that would join forces to enforce the law.

However, the apostles were apostles after all, and their attention would never be focused on worldly affairs. As long as everyone did not openly violate the rules, they should not be suppressed or restrained.

In other words, there would definitely be a situation where the strong bullied the weak and the weak preyed on the weak in private. If there was no conclusive evidence, the law enforcement apostles would probably turn a blind eye.

This was the hell of the law-abiding, the paradise of the prisoners! Qin Lun suddenly grinned. He couldn’t help but glance at Berylseth and meaningfully said, “You’re right. The Horn of the Devil is indeed a real man’s adventure park!”

“Jie Jie, it looks like you’ve thought of something!” The flames in Berylseth’s eyes jumped and he laughed strangely. “Managers can’t interfere in the affairs of the apostles. However, experts with potential like you should be warned beforehand. Those elves are really too bad at being human!”

Qin Lun smiled and remained silent. No wonder the Abyss Devils sent Berylseth to receive the new apostle. This Sly Devil was really cunning. While selling it well for himself, he didn’t forget to throw stones at his opponent when he fell into a well.

In fact, Berylseth had only hinted that if he did not react, it would not even be considered a reminder. The intelligent races of the shattered starry sky had experienced the great destruction of the ancient era, and their beliefs towards the apostles had not changed during the great racial wars of the Middle Ages.

Emphasize the help of the apostles, but do not rely on the apostles to absorb the apostles, but do not interfere in the affairs of the apostles. This was the Iron Laws that intelligent races lived and reproduced in the shattered starry sky. Even the Abyss Devils adhered to this principle.

“By the way, did you get my information?” The devil’s words just now aroused Qin Lun’s vigilance.

“Haha, it is impossible for intelligent races in the Broken Stars to have detailed information about apostles. However, when an apostle in a floating city transfers to an apostle city, the intelligent races in that floating city will submit their assessment of the apostles to the apostle city.” Berylseth said with a smile.

“The elves have a high opinion of you, especially when you were preparing for the apostles. You have obtained the Apostle Soul Seal and completed your first mission to another world. You have gained a lot!”

“The information the elves gave you?” Qin Lun raised his eyebrows and asked in surprise.

“Hehe, I know what you’re wondering! Although the Elves are biased against us Abyss Devils, they won’t hide anything like this. Or perhaps, no intelligent race will falsify their assessment of the apostles. It’s not a big deal to influence the judgment of the enemy races, but if it indirectly causes the apostles to feel bad, then the gains will be more than the losses!” Berylseth said indifferently.

“That’s why!” Qin Lun nodded silently. He understood the complex feelings of the intelligent races towards the apostles.

Turning to look at Berylseth’s demonic appearance, Qin Lun suddenly felt something strange. He couldn’t help but ask, “Sir Berylseth, don’t you demons have wings?”

“Wings?” Berylseth’s face turned cold as he smiled dryly. “The winged members of the Abyss Devils are all Great Abyss Devils. They have basically escaped into seclusion. Even within the Abyss Devils, very few people know their whereabouts. Why are you asking about this?”

Looking at Berylseth’s awkward expression, Qin Lun’s mind spun like lightning, and he immediately understood. The Great Abyss Devils were high-ranking creatures. To the apostles, their entire bodies were treasures, and even their bodies were excellent equipment. It would be strange for them to dare to appear in front of the apostles. Even if Berylseth knew, he wouldn’t tell him.

“Haha, I’m sorry. Please forget what I said just now. I’m just curious about your Abyss Devils. I don’t have any malicious intentions!” Qin Lun spread out his hands and apologized to the Abyss Devil.

‘”There are many types of demons in the Scorching Plains. The main body of the demons is the Bahraini Demons. There are also some small demon races. For example: Sly Demons like me, Demons of Charm, Flame Demons, and so on.” Beelzebub said without concealment, “The way to distinguish between demons is very simple, mainly based on our horns and skin color.”

Under the introduction of the Old Sly Demon, Qin Lun also knew that the Abyss Devil Guards surrounding the apostles were basically Bahraini Demons. Their main features were brown skin and curved horns that resembled goat horns.

The other Abyss Devils of the Suspended Continent, as well as the Abyss Devils with black skin, dark red skin, spiral horns, and branched horns, had more and more varieties than the Elves and the Abyss Devils.

“Of course, in the eyes of all of you humans, all Abyss Devils look the same!” Berylseth said with an embarrassed smile.

“Haha, you really know how to talk!” Qin Lun smiled and asked, “Sir Beelzebub, can you tell me more about the Horn of the Abyss?”

“After each new apostle arrives at the Evil Devil’s Horn, there will be a special person to guide and introduce him!” The flames in Berylseth’s eyes shook slightly and he calmly said, “However, since you’ve asked, let me introduce you first!”

“Thank you, I will remember your favor!” Qin Lun glanced at the old Abyss Devil and said indifferently.

“It’s my honor to serve you!” The flames in the Sly Devil’s eyes suddenly burst into flames as he spoke meaningfully.

The two of them tacitly exchanged glances and felt very satisfied. Although the Corner of the Devil would have an official guide, that was an official statement, and it was impossible for it to explain the hidden rules and secret information of the city to the new apostles.

Qin Lun hinted that Berylseth had introduced him because he wanted to obtain some secret information and hidden rules so that he could adapt to the apostolic city as soon as possible. Smart races do not interfere in the affairs of apostles, but that does not mean they do not trade intelligence.

Right now, Qin Lun was using a potential favor to exchange this kind of information with Berylseth. To Old Sly, this was a personal relationship between the two of them. It had nothing to do with the Abyss Devils or the Apostle City. It was the same as Malfoy’s private investment in Qin Lun.

In Berylseth’s next introduction, Qin Lun had a rough impression of the Horn of the Devil.

There were five major management races in the Horn of the Abyss. Since the city itself was first built by the Abyss Devils, the Abyss Devils had the greatest authority over it. The other four management races were the Wind Elemental Race, the Rakshasa Race, the Dwarves Race, and the Elves Race.

Qin Lun smiled bitterly the moment he heard about this race combination.

No wonder the Moonlight Fairies were excluded from this apostolic city. This was either the race of the Chaos Evil Camp or the Chaos Neutral Camp. As for the Moonlight Fairies, they were a kind and orderly faction. In addition, the Horn of the Devil itself followed the law of the jungle, so it was strange for the Fairies to be able to eat it.

According to Berylseth, if the new apostle wanted to gain a foothold in the Corner of the Abyss, he only needed to follow one principle …