Chapter 513: The Eyes That See

With the formalities out of the way, Draven leaned back in his chair, settling in for a longer conversation.

His piercing eyes focused on Reign, and despite his friendly tone, there was an intensity behind his gaze that demanded honesty.

Knowing the Demon God could easily pick up on lies, Reign decided to drop any pretense and speak more freely about what he knew of Lilith.

It wasn’t like he would gain anything by hiding things from her; he genuinely hated her—so much so that he vowed to make her death as painful as possible.

There were things Reign could tolerate, but betrayal was never one of them. He had been betrayed since he was a young boy, so Lilith’s actions didn’t just bruise his ego—they cut much deeper.

He might appear easygoing and unaffected now, but that was just his defense mechanism

"I’ll be honest, . When I met her, she was already building an army. She’s the type who relies on numbers to cover her own weaknesses. So, the chances of her opening the gates of hell aren’t just high—they’re absolutely gonna happen."

Draven’s expression grew darker, his eyes narrowing as he absorbed this words.

"Then we’re out of time," he murmured, more to himself than to Reign. "If she’s really that type, we have no choice but to prepare for the worst."

"I think so too. And it’s not just that," Reign continued. "I overheard something about this miasma spreading around the world—it’s apparently a copy of something from hell. If that’s true, it wouldn’t be surprising if they could use it to their advantage."

Reign continued sharing details about Lilith, exaggerating every flaw and twisted motive to paint her in the worst light possible.

He described her schemes as ruthless and manipulative, highlighting every instance he could recall—real or embellished. If he earned a coin for every accusation he made, he’d be rich by now.

The Demon God listened closely, his face growing darker with each new detail.

Reign’s steady stream of accusations against Lilith struck a nerve, feeding the demon god’s doubts and hardening his decision to stand against her.

Draven had considered talking to Lilith first, thinking he might be able to strike some kind of deal with her. Devils were known for making deals, after all.

But after hearing Reign’s account of her actions, his view totally changed.

"You’re really hated her, huh?" Draven asked, his tone slightly amused but also curious. "What she took from you must be really important."

"They are...." he admitted .

Sensing the spike in Reign’s emotions, the Demon God decided to probe further to gain a better understanding.

"How did she fool you?"

’Fool me? This old man is trying to make me sound like an idiot,’

Reign clicked his tongue in annoyance, but he kept his poker face intact.

"Back then, she acted so considerate, almost too good to be true for a devil, if I’m being honest.... But it was all a lie. Everything she did was to trick me."

A flicker of irritation crossed his face just imagining what she did.

Draven gave a slow nod, "A devil who knows how to manipulate emotions is even more dangerous than one who only knows brute force. You were right to be angry."

’Got you,’

Reign chuckled inwardly.

Although the ring could detect lies, it didn’t seem to completely discern half-truths or nuanced statements from his observations.

Testing his theory, he slipped in another comment. "You’re right. I would rip her apart if I see her,"

He was technically not lying, so the ring reacted immediately, its glow intensifying for a brief moment.

"You’ll have plenty of chances now that you’ve joined the Alliance," Draven reassured.

When their conversation ended, the Demon God was satisfied by all of the answers.

Reign’s hatred and conviction to eliminate Lilith had come across strongly, and it built a solid foundation of credibility in the demon god’s eyes.

"Good. I see you’re fully committed to this."

"I am,"

"I know, I believe you," Draven let out a casual laugh.

He then tossed the artifact into the air. "I can’t let you have it, but you can check it out."

’System, analyze this thing!’

Reign quickly ordered, while pretending to carefully observe and study the artifact.

He noticed a button on the side and, after pressing it, the object clicked open. It revealed an old golden compass.

However, the hands weren’t moving in any direction, remaining frozen in place.

Draven watched closely, not really expecting much. He knew full well that the artifact could no longer be fixed.

When he was done, he handed the compass back . The system had fully analyzed it, and the results were intriguing.

There were several details he needed to go over in his own time, but one thing was clear—the artifact had far more to it than met the eye.

"So, what’s next for me ?" Reign asked.

"For now, stay in the capital. This way, we can contact you right away once we get news about Lilith."

"Sure," Reign nodded, not minding at all. His other body could still be out farming, so staying wouldn’t be a problem.

With that settled, Reign left the room and found Elizabeth and the others waiting for him, all of them standing patiently.

They all now showed more respect, their demeanor noticeably more serious than before.

Even Lyra, who usually expressed herself freely, didn’t dare act out now, especially with the knowledge that he was a 3-star general.

As for Anna, though, his new status didn’t change her behavior in the slightest. She still clung to him like a magnet, completely unaffected by his rank.

"Reign, let’s go to my place," she urged, her tone as cheerful and persistent as ever. From time to time, she would slip back into her more immature side. Read new chapters at empire

"You’re place?" he raised his eyebrows.

Elizabeth stepped in. "Let me explain. All Demon Lords and above have their own estates in the capital, and yours just happens to be close to Anna,"

"Can I still change location?" he asked, his tone a bit wary.

The last thing he wanted was to be stuck so close to Anna, especially with how clingy she was.

Elizabeth gave him a small, knowing smile. "It would be easy. But then again, it might be useless because she would just follow you around anyway."

Reign sighed, realizing she was probably right. No matter where he went, itAnna would find a way to be right there with him.

’Guess there’s no escaping it then for now’

he muttered, resigned to his fate.

Meanwhile, back in the council room, Draven has a very serious expression.

The recent conversations had only confirmed his concerns about Lilith, and he knew that time was running out.

Out of nowhere, the space around the room shifted, and a woman materialized before him.

She had a humanoid form, but her whole body was covered in countless red eyes, all moving in unison.

Each eye blinked and darted in different directions, giving her a terrifying and almost alien appearance.

"Are you sure it’s him?" Draven asked.

The woman tilted her head slightly, and her dozens of gazes turned onto him.

"Yes," she replied in a voice that echo, as though it came from multiple sources at once. "It is him. The one that could save this world"

"But he’s still too weak. I don’t think he could even last a second against Lilith,"

The woman’s eyes started moving erratically again, each one darting in a different direction, creating a disturbing and chaotic sight. Then, in an instant, they all stopped in unison.

"No matter what I do, I can only see this future," she said, her voice carrying an eerie calmness now. "That entity is the key for saving mankind... and our demon race."

Draven’s expression hardened. He didn’t like the idea of betting on an unknown variable. "Are you sure? There’s no other option?

The woman nodded slowly. "I am certain. No matter the path, he is tied to both destruction and salvation. What we need to do is make him our ally."

Draven remained silent, processing her words. His mind raced through all the possible options.

The Demon God in front of him was Visara, and while she might not have the same raw combat power as the others, her prophetic ability was unparalleled.

Her visions had been accurate time and time again, earning her a reputation that even the most powerful demons respected.

In fact, even their meeting had been predicted by her.

She had told him long before that he would encounter a very interesting person—Someone who would challenge him, who wouldn’t be afraid to stand up to him.

And that was indeed Reign.

"Now that you’ve seen the future unfold… do you have any clue where Lilith is hiding?"

Visara’s countless eyes flickered, a subtle sign that she was concentrating.

"I can’t track her. She’s using a barrier to hide her exact location."

He half expected as much, so he wasn’t as disappointed as one might think.

"Draven, I must remind you, side with that entity no matter what...or else..."n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om