After Being Sold Out By The Empire, I Decide To Assist The Demon King

"Ding ding dang dang~"

In the blacksmith shop resounding with the sound of ironworking, the constant clang of hammers striking objects could be heard... Now, Wolf and the werewolves were routinely manufacturing weapon reserves for the magical creatures.

In other words, they were making some spare weapons for replacement use.

Although many magical creatures in the Demon King Territory had weapons that came with them at birth, like the lances of the Headless Knights, the Black Knight Sword and Black Knight Shield of the Black Knights, or the whips of the succubi,

the weapons of the Insect Men and other magical creatures still needed to be forged by blacksmiths...

Actually, this was the werewolves' job, since Wolf was specifically responsible for the manufacturing of Magic Armor. However, if she insisted on helping, it wasn't really a big problem... after all, she had been quite free lately.

Moreover, with Wolf's help, efficiency did indeed increase significantly.

"..."

"Good morning, Miss Wolf and Uncle Laican."

The voice of the Elf girl echoed through the hot blacksmith shop, causing Wolf and the werewolf blacksmiths to turn their heads. Wolf looked at her, recalled for a moment, and then said, "I remember... you're from the Sun Chaser Family?"

It seemed Wolf hadn't remembered the Elf girl's full name... after all, they didn't interact much. Not to mention that the Elf girl didn't usually attend court meetings, and even when she did, Wolf was typically quiet and reserved.

However, their relationship was quite good, as on the day the Elf girl was rescued by Yila, Wolf had also been caring for her alongside Satan Ye since she was very weak at that time.

Realizing that Wolf didn't remember her name, the Elf girl smiled and explained her purpose. She placed a leather bag on the table and said, "Talan and the others broke many short swords during training, so we came to exchange them."

This wasn't a big deal... actually, they could have directly asked Youyou to take the broken short swords from the warehouse for them, but that would be a bit more troublesome.

"Got it, the short swords for the Rangers are over there. Take the whole box... every quarter just give them a little maintenance."

Wolf said, leading the Elf girl to the adjacent warehouse, pointing to a large wooden box... taking the whole box would save them from returning again, as only these people in the Demon King Territory were considered to be in the Ranger profession.

The short swords were forged explicitly for their use.

"Mm, thank you."

The Elf girl said, hooking the iron handle of the wooden box with one hand and easily lifting the entire box, preparing to leave... which made Wolf, who had almost asked "Do you need my help to carry it over?" obediently shut her mouth.

This is what it means to be an Elf...

As Wolf once again realized the strength of the Elves, both of them noticed Yila walking over from a distance... Yila kept his head down, seemingly deep in thought, his lips moving slightly as if engaged in a conversation even he couldn't hear.

Probably with Miss Tipcapu...

Both thought this, as everyone in the Demon King Territory had heard about Tipcapu's sacrifice that day and greatly admired the noble maid... they also knew about Yila's "Aerial Wing Pillar" with its terrifying abilities.

"Lord Yila."

"Yila."

"..."

As the Elf girl and Wolf greeted him, Yila raised his head. Originally here to find Wolf, he noticed the Elf girl and found it timely: "Ah, you're here too... great, I have something to discuss with both of you."

Something to discuss?

The two, unable to discern the purpose, sat in the overly warm blacksmith shop and listened to Yila say, "I'm not sure how long this cold will last. The Demon King Territory may be one of the least affected nations."

The two understood this and simply nodded.

"However, it is foreseeable that apart from some small nations on the brink of extinction, the situation in the Beastman Country isn't good... currently, the Furry Tribe is struggling to rescue the Slippery Tribe."

Yila continued, looking at the two and saying, "If Wolf, or the young Beastmen you lead feel it necessary, I will take Ernie to help."

It seemed even Yila hadn't remembered the Elf girl's name... not even remembering she was from the Sun Chaser Family.

Yet, from Yila's words, it was clear that the Demon King Territory was indeed a very humane — or rather, demonic — place... perhaps this was because it was the in-laws' homes of his consorts facing hardship, and he helped whenever possible.

"I don't mind."

Wolf said, looking cold as she wore thicker clothing, "I'm already your servant, whatever happens in the Beastman Country has nothing to do with me... just follow your plans."

Um, that was true. According to her agreement with Yila, after the collapse of the Caligula slave auction, she had practically sold herself to the Demon King Territory... but it seemed she really didn't feel any sense of belonging to the Beastman Country.

"As for me, I need to ask them."

The Elf girl said, recalling past events, "Aside from Talan, the others seemed quite worried. If they are willing to help... it might be the best for them, right?"

"However, will it be troublesome?"

For the Elf girl's concern, Yila shook his head... saying they were going to help was simply rescuing those buried by snow. It wasn't about being humanitarian heroes; for him and Ernie, it was just a small task.

"Go and talk to them. Ernie and I are planning to set off tonight... hah~"

Yila blew into his hands for warmth, shaking his head in wonder: "The weather has been cold for several days now, and the snow in the Beastman Country is even heavier. Who knows how many lives have been lost... hopefully, the Beastmen's physique can sustain them sleeping in the snow for these few days."

Had it been humans, most would have perished, but... Beastmen were Beastmen, their physiques were incomparable to non-profession human civilians.

So, there was still hope.

Wolf watched the Elf girl leave with the large box and then turned to Yila, who was warming himself by the furnace and asked, "Yila, helping the Beastman Country... is it good or bad for the Demon King Territory?"

Yila was stunned by her question, but there was nothing he couldn't say...

"It will cost Ernie and me some effort, but we might gain gratitude, fame, and international status, which in certain... sorry, maybe I'm making it too complicated. In short, low cost, low return."

Yila summarized, glancing at Wolf's expression, understanding her thoughts, and preemptively rejecting: "You shouldn't come along. Ernie and I will head to the Extreme North, and asking the Beastmen if they need help is just on the way."

"Only Ernie and me... Satan Ye wanted to come when she heard, but I immediately refused. The Extreme North is a source of calamity, too dangerous for you all."

In that case, so be it.

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Satan Ye: Hmm... unhappy.