Ataraxia Abyss
Chapter 63: Tartarus

After a few days of preparation, Kallen and Eleanor went together to Tartarus. Their journey took a few days, but after a long journey they are now only one day away from Tartarus. And when the moon had risen, they set up tents in the middle of the forest.

"I'm sorry we have to keep camping in His Majesty's forest. There are no more towns or villages nearby..." Regal said as he added wood to their campfire. Eleanor shook her head and replied. "It's okay... I was even more worried when there was a village in a place like this. Anyway, wherever I am, as long as you cook then I don't matter." Eleanor and Kallen were eating Bourguignon, a meat stew cooked with red wine. Of course the wine is a product of the Regal business, but while others are eating, Regal does not eat and is busy arranging things.

"Regal why don't you eat?" Kallen asked but Regal answered. "I'm not hungry, just eat first." Regal also went a bit far to check the items that are in other places. Seeing her daughter-in-law move away, Eleanor chatted with Kallen. "You have a good husband, son." Kallen smiled and replied. "Thank you mother. But lately he's been acting a little weird." Eleanor asked as well. "Why is that...?" Kallen looked around and after he felt safe, he answered. "Day after day I saw Regal acting increasingly strange. And ever since we went on a trip, I've hardly seen him eat or sleep." Eleanor, who saw her son glum, immediately comforted him by giving him advice. "The boy never felt affection as a child, he was always independent even now, you can't do anything about it unless he tells you what to do. And as soon as he tells you that, then do it..."

Kallen smiled and thanked his mother. "Thank you mother. But do we really have to do it with just 3 people? We enter the land of the demons and we come here in three, with no knights or servants." Eleanor answered as well. "We have a pact with the demons, bring three people from each representative. I could've brought your uncle but I got a prophecy... A prophecy where no one will survive if I bring the people from Belterre. So I invite you, who is no longer a Belterre noble who also has the power to destroy the opposing army. And also Regal who is a powerful swordsman against knights even in the class of Demon Generals though.

And from this requirement, Demon King of Madness had agreed to make his meeting in an empty town and he swore that there would be no inhabitants present in that city,he also promised not to divulge the venue and schedule of this meeting to the other Demon Lords. That's why we should be safe..."

Kallen who heard that immediately asked. "Can we believe the promise of a devil?" Eleanor nodded and replied. "Devils are cunning but once they make a vow, no one can survive after reneging on it. But keep in mind, they do not swear not to kill or threaten our lives, in such a situation of course we need space magic Regal to be able to run immediately." Hearing that, Kallen began to ponder. He knew that if the demons did not like the outcome of this negotiation then the three of them would be in danger.

"There's nothing to worry about..." Regal came near them after finishing work. "We will not go into the tiger's cage and step on its tail, we will go in and out after we make sure they know that they must not take Belterre and his Lord lightly. We shouldn't worry about being surrounded in the city, but I'm not sure the situation will be the same once we get out of the city, there's definitely an army waiting for us.. And that's your job, Kallen..." Hearing Regal, Kallen nodded and agreed. "Mom and I are very good at leveling the army, we'll be fine once mom turns into a dragon." Regal then looked at Kallen and said.

"Well, I hope it'll be that easy..."

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Regal who saw the castle instantly knew what the castle really was. "Domaines... This includes high levels..." Eleanor looked at Regal and said. "So once inside we can't teleport?" Regal looked at Eleanor and nodded. The three of them got off the horse-drawn carriage, but as the people were descending, Kallen saw Regal pick up a suitcase that from yesterday was in the horse-drawn carriage. They entered the castle, there was no sign of life there other than one man...

"Welcome to the city of Klario, Your Majesty... I am Fontaine, the right-hand man of His Majesty Godfrey's trust." Hearing that name, Eleanor immediately looked towards Regal. The young man did not show any expression and continued to look Fontaine in the eye without the slightest fear. Even as Kallen and Eleanor tried to turn their eyes away from being intimidating, the young man continued to stare at his opponent... The way he walked, breathed, and also the mana he had, he kept his eyes on Fontaine. The 2-meter-tall giant looked old with his white hair, but what caught Regal's attention was his right hand wearing iron gloves, it was definitely not an ordinary glove,Regal knew that it was an artifact.

"I saw the strongest Warrior being on guard. But take it easy, there are no more than 3 Devils here, but what I see seems to be something stuck in your spine." Not only did Regal analyze his opponent, Fontaine also noticed and examined his opponent and realized that there were other creatures in the castle.

"You should have said it was forbidden to bring a pet. Should I leave it out of town?" Fontaine closed his eyes, as if he were communicating with someone through telepathy, then he opened his eyes and said. "Bring it up, what can the dog do..." The four of them finally climbed several floors, Regal continued to pay attention around while looking at the structure of the castle. Everything was very neat and he could not see a single dusty item there. And finally they came to the door of the room, from inside the room someone opened the door for the four of them. And the one who opened it was the second demon...

"Welcome to Klario, Her Majesty Queen Eleanor..." Regal instantly knew who it was, a man wearing a neat all-black outfit with round glasses and pale skin like an undead. She was the person called Mad Fang Alvise. Unlike Fontaine, who was known as the Warlord, Alvise was a Prime Minister who took care of all political affairs. But Regal could feel it, where his was as big as Fontaine's Mana... Regal knew very little about Fontaine's strength because he often appeared on the battlefield, but he knew nothing about Alvise's power. And the reason why he didn't get much information was simple...

No dead person can tell their strength...

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