The maid squad is too strong, what use is there for me, the Demon King?

Twilight Town is the closest town to Shadowwood in Nightfall, and also the most bustling town.

Twilight Town, nestled in the shadows of the Shadow Forest, is a place shrouded in mystery and tranquility. The town's houses are mostly built of dark wood and stone, with thick thatched roofs, giving them a rustic and sturdy appearance. The narrow, winding streets are paved with cobblestones, and occasionally a few dim lanterns can be seen along the sides, providing a faint light for passersby at night.

The town's inhabitants are mostly simple farmers, hunters, and small traders whose lives are inextricably linked to the shadowy forest, yet they hold a deep reverence for that dark woodland. Their faces are generally resolute, and their eyes reveal a wariness of the unknown and a tenacity for life.

Twilight Town also attracts a large number of adventurers, so the Adventurers' Guild, taverns, and inns in Twilight Town are far more developed than in other territories.

During the day, adventurers accept quests from the Adventurers' Guild, then cross the city wall to venture into the Shadow Forest and complete guild-commissioned tasks.

Adventurers who go to the Shadow Forest will take at least a day to return.

The Shadow Forest is vast, and its dark, vine-covered environment makes it incredibly complex.

Therefore, adventurers often stay in the Shadow Forest for several days at a time.

Back in town, after completing their quests, the adventurers head to the tavern for a night of unbridled drinking.

The inns then provide accommodation for adventurers, forming a complete industry chain.

Thanks to the existence of the Shadow Forest, Nightfall Territory is thriving, far surpassing the backward and impoverished Azure Peak Territory.

Moreover, the lord of Nightfall Territory is a rare type of noble lord who gets things done.

Although taxes remain heavy, they are much better than in other territories.

The residents of Twilight Town are not wealthy, but they can at least make ends meet and even afford some luxuries.

If we were to compare the happiness index of all the people in the Olmec Kingdom, Nightfall Territory would undoubtedly be the champion.

As for the capital...

It is indeed much more bustling than Twilight Town, but...

Who told you that the capital city is a place where commoners can live?

The biggest difference between this place and other territories is that the people here have light in their eyes, and they have hope and aspirations for the future.

"After traveling day and night, we've finally arrived. This is the first time I've ever been to such a far place."

With her signature chestnut-brown long hair and a sweet smile always on her lips, she is a lively and cheerful girl.

That's right, Philippa, our heroine and princess, has arrived in Twilight Town!

At this moment, Philippa was not wearing the khaki cloak she had worn when she had her chance encounter with Gray.

Don't forget that Philippa ran away from the palace. She put on the cloak to avoid being recognized and then taken back by the guards who came after being notified.

She has now fled to Nightfall Territory, a border territory of the Olmec Kingdom.

This place is in a remote location, not far from the capital.

There's probably no one here who can recognize Philippa (and her father could never have imagined that she'd run so far).

The remoteness of Nightfall Territory was a secondary, rather than decisive, reason for her decision to come here; otherwise, she would have definitely gone to Brant's Peak Territory to visit her rarely seen old friends.

However, her previous chance encounter made her realize that Gray was most likely not in Bifeng Territory at the moment.

The most important reason for Philippa's visit to Nightfall Territory was for this Shadow Forest.

The Shadow Forest is a holy land for adventurers, and also a holy land for those who want to train and improve themselves.

The brave will shoulder the heavy responsibility of defeating the Demon King and revitalizing the human race.

The Demon King's information is currently unclear. At this time, Philippa's top priority is to train herself and become a true hero!

Philippa looked around with great interest, taking in the local customs and culture of Twilight Town.

Princess Philippa, who spends most of her time in the palace, longs for freedom!

Suddenly, noise erupted.

"Is that... an alarm?"

Philippa, who was not very knowledgeable, could not be sure if the idea was correct until she heard the soldiers shouting.

"Urgent notice to all adventurers: A massive beast tide has occurred. Please assist us in defense. Adventurers who provide assistance will receive rewards at the Lord's Mansion afterward."

Upon arriving in Twilight Town and encountering this situation, Philippa's beautiful eyes showed no worry or fear, but rather excitement and eagerness.

Following the group of adventurers, Philippa arrived at the city wall.

The city walls soared into the clouds, constructed of hard granite and ancient magical stones, their surfaces bearing the marks of time and the scars of war. Thick enough to allow several people to walk side-by-side, the walls were topped with wide crenellations for guards to patrol and defend.

Along the city walls, watchtowers stood at regular intervals, their windows facing the Shadow Forest so that guards could promptly detect any unusual activity. Between the watchtowers hung massive iron chains, from which flashing magical alarms would blare and ring loudly if an enemy approached.

The front of the city wall features a massive iron gate, adorned with intricate carvings that chronicle the history and glory of Twilight Town. On either side of the gate stand a pair of imposing stone lions, their eyes seemingly watching over every passing traveler, conveying an unassailable majesty.

Outside the city walls was a wide buffer zone, with no tall trees, only low shrubs and grass, to facilitate the guards' observation and shooting.

Following the soldier's directions, Philippa climbed the city wall.

Looking down from the vantage point, the unfathomable Shadow Forest had lost its usual tranquility, and instead, the deafening roar of hordes of demons running through it echoed continuously.

The roars of the beast horde were deafening, like the fury of the entire world. Their voices were filled with wildness and rage, growing louder and closer as they approached. The roars of the beast horde echoed across Nightfall Territory, instilling fear in all who heard them.

As the beast tide approached, the ground began to tremble, as if countless giants were running. Trees swayed and rustled with the tremors. Stones rolled and rumbled. Houses shook and creaked.

Various low-level monsters appeared one after another, running ahead of the beast tide, and on the towering city wall stood the figure of a middle-aged man.

His expression was grave as he stared intently at the situation below.

As the leading low-level magical beasts approach, the beast tide and the battle to defend against it officially begin!