The Demon Race.
Chen Yu was not unfamiliar with them. The little demon, who had been with him since he arrived in the cave, was a Demon King of the Demon Race, and had once had a glorious era.
"Is the Demon Race attacking River Town?"
Ronnie's eyes widened in shock.
Compared to Chen Yu's calm, she was not as composed upon learning that the Demon Race was going to attack the Orc territory. As a direct descendant of the clan, she clearly knew something about the Demon Race.
It was just that, in her impression, the Demon Race had always been at peace with the Human Race and the Orc Race.
If there were friction,
It would inevitably be more serious between the Human Race and the Orc Race.
"How is that possible? The Demon Race dares to set foot in the territories of the Human Race and the Orc Race again. Aren't they afraid of history repeating itself from three thousand years ago?" Ronnie exclaimed with astonishment.
"You know about the Demon Race too?"
Chen Yu turned his head, and Ronnie, with her lips pursed, said gravely.
"How could I not know? This is the history of the cave. Anyone who has received higher education knows what happened between the Demon Race and the Human Race and the Orc Race. This is truly shocking. After such a short time, the Demon Race actually wants to covet the territories of the Orc Race and the Human Race again. They are truly not afraid."
Seeing Ronnie's shocked expression, Chen Yu frowned slightly, sensing that there was a lot of hidden information behind this.
Although he had been in the cave for some time and had gained some status, his knowledge of the cave's history was very limited. This was a good opportunity to gather intelligence.
"What happened three thousand years ago?" Chen Yu asked, puzzled.
"You don't know?"
Ronnie was very surprised by Chen Yu's confused eyes.
In her eyes, or rather, in the eyes of everyone who knew Chen Yu in the Elton family, they believed that the foreigner was just a disguise he had put on.
He was definitely a native of the cave.
Moreover, he had a powerful force hidden behind him.
Otherwise, his many actions could not be explained. Regardless of his rapid development, the resources he controlled were definitely not something an outsider could possess.
If that were the case, then he should also have some understanding of the cave's history.
At this moment—
He did not know about the events of 3,000 years ago.
Despite her suspicion, Ronnie did not ask further and explained carefully.
"In the ancient times, the War of Gods and Demons. I don't think I need to say more about it. I believe no one in the cave is unaware of it. Although the Demon God was ultimately sealed, he still managed to secure a living space for the Demon Race. As for the God King, his divine power was scattered to seal the Demon God, and the era of gods came to an end."
"Centuries after the War of Gods and Demons, the cave began to split gradually."
"The Human Empire, established by the new Human Emperor Karl, the Orc Empire, established by the new Orc Emperor Shara, the Mermaid Empire, established by the Three Kings of the Mermaid Race, and the Demon Dynasty that dominated one side."
"For these centuries, the various countries developed peacefully."
"However, this peace did not last long. The Demon Race became dissatisfied with their territory and launched wars against the Human Race, the Orc Race, and the Merman Race."
"The war lasted for about 200 years. The parties reached a stalemate, and eventually signed a non-aggression treaty."
Ronnie narrated the past history of the cave vividly. Only the little demon stood with her arms crossed, her expression cold, accompanied by a hint of a sneer and disdain.
"Unfortunately—"
"The Demon Race did not abide by the agreement. Less than 20 years after the peace, the Demon Race unilaterally tore up the treaty and launched an attack on the Human Empire."
"They burned, killed, looted, and did all sorts of evil!"
"Nonsense." The little demon scoffed with her arms crossed, but her voice was very quiet and did not reach Ronnie. Chen Yu, however, glanced at her without saying anything.
"The Human Race attempted to negotiate with the Demon Race."
"However, at that time, Skari, the Demon King, one of the twelve kings under the Rakshasa Emperor, did not put the goodwill of the Human Race and the Demon Race in her eyes at all."
"She remained as she was!"
"In the end, the Human Race and the Orc Race had no choice but to dispatch over 200 high-level holy mages from the Holy Church and over 15 Archmages from the War Altar, along with thousands of altar warriors, to fight her to the death. Skari also perished in this battle, and she was the only Demon King to fall in these thousands of years."
"The entire Demon Race was shocked!"
"It was also after the fall of King Skari that the Demon Race retreated 2,000 miles and dared not set foot in the Human and Orc territories for thousands of years."
"To this day, the canyon where Skari fell is still called the Serpent Slayer Canyon by the Human and Orc races."
Chen Yu frowned slightly upon hearing this.
Why did this story feel somewhat familiar?
Chen Yu turned his head to look at the little demon.
"Is this the history of the cave taught in noble schools?" the little demon said with a smile. "Does your history course mention why Skari lost? How could a king who could single-handedly suppress two great empires suddenly be annihilated by the Holy Church and the War Altar?"
"This..."
Ronnie was stunned by the question, her small hand grasping her chin.
"To be honest, I have doubts about this as well. Although there is very little recorded about King Skari, the achievements she displayed indirectly show that she was superior to all beings at that time. Whether it was the demon generals under her Demon King's Castle or her war beasts, summoned spirits, or spirit beasts, there are rumors that King Skari might be the next emperor."
"Her sudden defeat is indeed very abrupt."
"I really thought that even if King Skari was strong, she would at least be able to guarantee her own survival, rather than perishing outright."
"Barbara, do you know something?"
The little demon did not respond. After looking at her for a long time without getting an answer, Ronnie dejectedly withdrew her gaze, shrugged, and spread her hands.
"Regardless, the fall of King Skari greatly weakened the Demon Race."
"They did not dare to attack for thousands of years."
"Their sudden desire to attack the Orc territory again suggests they are well-prepared. This is definitely not good news."
"Yes, that's what we thought at the time."
Xi Ya nodded with a focused gaze and said, "River Town definitely cannot resist the Demon Race. Coincidentally, the Kahir Kingdom under the empire proposed vassalage to us at that time, and Sister Liuyue became a victim then. In fact, this marriage was also forced upon us, with many unfair conditions given to us..."
"And now you want to break it?" Chen Yu murmured.
"Yes!"
Unexpectedly, Xi Ya responded with a firm gaze.
"We, the Batu Free Federation, are not unfaithful. However, King Kahir has been too overbearing. There are many details that we cannot disclose to the outside world."
"Sister, since we've come this far, what can't be said?"
Unexpectedly, Nuo Yi suddenly stood up and said, "The Kahir Kingdom is suspected of defecting from the empire and having ties with the Demon Race. What's the point of saying this?"
With a shout, Nuo Yi looked at Chen Yu again.
"Brother Batian, I know you are a reasonable person. We, the Batu Free Federation, are not unfaithful. Even if the conditions were unfair to us at the time, we, the Batu Free Federation, accepted them and were fulfilling them. However, regarding Sister Liuyue's marriage, we don't know the federation's intentions, but we, River Town, absolutely will not allow it to continue. We cannot let Sister Liuyue marry a usurper."
"Dou'er, what do you think?"
Chen Yu turned his head. Black Bean, who was clenching his fists, looked like his eyes were about to spew flames.
"Brother, I want to snatch her back!"
"Is that so?" Chen Yu smiled slightly, nodded, and rubbed Black Bean's small head. "Then let's conserve our strength well. Tomorrow, we'll go together to meet your competitors, how about it?"