CHAPTER 214: 214. LEAVING ARDIN

After corrupting Marquis Jones, Jake got into a dilemma for a while.

Without awakening his bloodline and reaching 5th Circle, it would be foolish to step into Cheshire. Although he had Yvonne to count on, she was way over in Karsuda.

’I haven’t contacted back home in a while now. Last time, something happened which I still don’t know much about...’

At first, Jake had entered Ardin province to visit Nyssa. After conquering Tartus dungeon, he’d set out on a new quest of taking over the whole province. However, thinking about it now, that decision was a bit hasty.

’I’ve already planted spies in noble households. They won’t be so troublesome to deal with.’ Jake thought.

The only real problem was the churches. Tricks wouldn’t work on them since even first circle pastors could sense evil in a person once acquainted. Only absolute power worked.

’’I guess I’ll have to end my journey here." Jake clenched his fist as he floated out of the room.

Even if he got all the materials, he couldn’t hastily awaken in this place since he also wanted to advance to the 5th circle.

Last time, he had to be in Hell or kill at least a thousand inhabitants of this world to advance to the 4th Circle.

However, the requirements for advancing now were even stricter. According to the system, the evil mana that facilitated a jump to 5th Circle was way higher.

Usually, Demons in the origin world accumulated that mana by killing the living beings who came to their dungeon over tens of years.

To match the same intensity, he’d have to kill at least one hundred thousand inhabitants of this world.

Jake took a look towards Basburg but shook his head. Although the city was moderately big, it wasn’t as populated as Cheshire.

Not to mention, he had no means of advancing in this place without the other materials.

The cities in Karsuda could fulfill this condition but that would garner a lot of attention.

’It is time.’ Suddenly, Jake had a different look on his face. ’I’ve made myself strong enough. This kingdom has to fall now...’

After telling Jones Oliver about his plans to soon conquer Grimbow, Jake and Fiona left the manor with several orders.

Tens of miles away, he caught up to the Maiden’s Wrath and met with Pristina. She was more than surprised to hear that the Marquis was already this demon’s subordinate.

Jake told her to cooperate with Jones when a messenger called Xenan comes to meet her in the future.

Heading southeast, Jake and Fiona flew close to Cheshire city but didn’t enter. Using the Blood Burning Technique, he informed his servants about the new plans. He also learned some info sent by Ragan and others.

"Master, Jasmine is asking about you..." The old fox said.

It had been more than a week since Jake had left her with the slaves.

Jake had taken a liking to her personality but she wasn’t as important as Fiona. Still, she could escape since Ragan didn’t have the slave ring.

Thus, Jake picked her up from a forest near the western exit before leaving. As she wasn’t corrupted, the priests deployed on the city gates didn’t sense any problem.

The trip back from Ardin to Karsuda was still long even though Jake and Fiona flew at top speed. Carrying the slave girl didn’t really affect.

Fatigue was a problem, especially mana fatigue from using [Flight] for extended periods.

On the way, Jake first stopped at Tartus. The matter of sending Shel’al and her tribe over to his dungeon had to be postponed for now since he still didn’t have [Greater Teleportation].

However, Sren gave him a surprise. As a Mage who had learned the spell even earlier, he obviously knew the principles of teleportation better.

’’Master, I know that you want to transfer monsters over. Right now, I’m building a high-grade teleportation array which will allow instantaneous travel to all over this nation!’’

’’And how long will that take?" Jake asked.

"About a month, but you have to build an inverse array on the other end for it to work." Sren replied as he passed him a blueprint.

He then took a look at Fiona who was wearing an alluring miniskirt and a tight white shirt.

"Master really has some unique clothing...’’ The Dungeon Fairy said and added, ’’I see this homunculus has grown more intelligent."

’Huh?’ Jake examined Fiona and indeed, her INT had gone from 79 to 103.

Jake had noticed these changes but hadn’t used an identification skill on her yet.

’No wonder I felt that she was understanding a lot of things and didn’t bother me as much.’

Being the center of attention, Fiona turned her head down and stuttered, ’’I-I’m still dumb compared to daddy..."

Jake didn’t dwell on this matter too much and went back to discussing with Sren. Storing the array blueprint, he told the fairy to keep increasing the number of monsters in the dungeon.

He also met with Nyssa who welcomed him with a warm blowjob. Since she was the most powerful after Sren in this dungeon and could actually leave, he told her to prepare for Ardin’s invasion.

’’The fairy will tell you and the werewolf when to lead the monsters. Be careful about Cheshire. I’ll provide more support when the time comes."

"Understood."

With that done, Jake finally left Tartus with Fiona and Jasmine. At this distance, the communication technique could also reach back to his dungeon.

"Master!"

Erin didn’t expect to be contacted and jolted in surprise when she heard Jake’s voice. It had been many months since her master left. After hearing that he was finally coming back, she couldn’t contain her joy.

Jake learned about the events that happened in the dungeon while he was gone.

’So the elves finally struck... That summoning ritual seems interesting.’ He thought, speeding through the skies.

’’Also, master, that Leonard guy was saying he couldn’t contact you. Something has happened at the capital."

’’I see... Don’t worry, I’ll get there in a week."

"Mm. I’ll inform others about your return!" Erin replied.

After the call was cut, Jake healed the small wound on his finger and flew even faster, causing Jasmine, who was sitting on his right arm, to scream. The wind force was too much for her.

Jake shook his head and cast a mana barrier. He glanced behind and saw that Fiona was still keeping up.

Withdrawing a mana potion, he passed it to her and said, "Drink it if you feel tired. We’ll rest on a riverbank city ahead at night."