Chương 96: The Snake Demon's Scale

When Ruby heard Matthew's question, she realized it didn't seem like Hera had invited them to the palace just out of courtesy.

"I really can't talk nonsense with you, as usual, Your Majesty." Hera straightened her back, her expression strained as she said, "We wanted to take something on Mount Parnassus too, but it's not a medicinal plant."

"Then what do you need?" Ruby asked curiously.

"We want to hunt a demon beast," Hera replied, her eyes darkening as she said that.

Ruby blinked a few times, trying to make sure she didn't hear the wrong sentence. Most humans tried hard to avoid demon beasts, but Hera wanted to hunt demon beasts instead.

That insane desire must have arisen for a big reason.

Before anyone could ask a question, Hera had already explained, "Three years ago, a purplish-black scales snake poisoned my husband in Banrood Forest. Venom from that type of snake is very deadly, and there is no antidote that can completely cure the venom."