Reincarnated in the Alternate World, I'm A Demonic Lord as Well as a Villager-Chapter 572 - 297: The Art of Delivering Envelopes
In the lingering glow that Lina unleashed, Kalu could clearly see everything around her.
A magnificent black castle appeared not far from the prairie, seemingly fused with the sky. A crescent moon hung over the castle, enveloping it in a clear, luminous glow. Against the backdrop of falling snow, the castle appeared extremely mysterious.
She glanced around.
Kalu saw two slimes grazing on the grass. Nearby, a goblin, cloaked, was picking herbs amidst the snow. Further away, a squad of skeleton soldiers was patrolling.
She turned her head to look elsewhere.
In the misty snowy night, in the distance, minotaurs were building a chapel, stone spirits were shaking off the accumulated snow, and further away, there were strange noises...
This is no village—it’s clearly the monster’s headquarters!
"Monsters, there are monsters everywhere! Lureya!"
Kalu nervously glanced at the elf maiden.
The elf maiden, feeling guilty about her role in this, whistled to feign ignorance.
"This is the Demon Realm, of course, there are monsters everywhere. Were you expecting adventurers?"
Shami answered Kalu’s doubts.
"The Demon Realm?"
"That’s right. Kalu, welcome to the Demon Realm. Don’t doubt if you’re dreaming; pinch your cheek and you’ll know if it’s real."
"Ouch! Test yourself, not on my cheek, you brat Shami!"
Her golden hair flared as she shoved Shami’s hand away.
"Shami, pinch me."
The white-haired girl offered her face, and the flat-chested blonde quickly interjected.
"Lina, you must be a masochist! Why are you interested in that?"
Ignoring the two girls, Shami slowly approached Kalu.
"What exactly is going on?"
Kalu took a step back.
"It’s quite complicated to explain. Simply put, as the Demon King, I formally invite you to join the demon clan."
Kalu was shocked as she looked at Shami.
"Wait, aren’t you a villager..."
"Indeed, when it comes to farming, I’m quite adept. Everyone has different identities, after all."
Shami gazed directly at Kalu, while a slight release of demonic qi revealed her true identity.
Kalu picked up a weapon from the ground, but Shami showed no intent to harm her.
"Kalu, you like picking fights, don’t you?"
"Yes... And what of it..."
"If you join the demon clan, there will be plenty of battles for you."
"The battles you mention are just resisting adventurer guilds, right? You want me as free muscle, don’t you?"
"Of course not free labor. Here, you can enjoy a rank equivalent to an executive officer, with ample salary and top-notch benefits."
Shami brazenly blustered, not caring that, in reality, the demon clan didn’t even have positions like executive officers.
"Kalu, living in the Wanling Mountain Range feels unmotivating, right? Looking for sparring partners but unable to find any. In the human world, if you join the demon clan, many battle opportunities await you."
"Even if I crave fighting others, I don’t need to join the demon clan; I can find them myself."
Kalu retorted.
Shami chuckled softly.
"Why are you laughing?"
Kalu was puzzled.
"I’m laughing because, Kalu, you’re not only reckless but also lacking in intelligence."
Shami approached Kalu.
"Kalu, nowadays, society is civilized. If you fight others, in any circumstance, even if there’s an agreement beforehand, as long as the other party plays dirty, and there are signs of a fight, you could be charged with causing trouble. The lightest consequence is jail for two weeks; at worst, you’ll pay through the nose."
Kalu turned pale.
"Are there really such rules in the human world?—What if I go to a dedicated fighting arena?"
"If you go to the arena and your centaur identity gets exposed, you’ll swiftly become a toy of the underground bosses’ Star Fury."
"I’d kill the opponent without hesitation."
Shami looked steadily at Kalu and then broke into a cold smile.
"Are you really that formidable? Fighting solo doesn’t help. In this world, you need support; you need background."
"You can’t simply kill anyone. If you’re alone and fight someone only to discover their family is a prestigious one, you’ll become a wanted criminal; if they have a bigger boss backing them, you’ll get gang-beaten. What if there’s an even bigger boss after their boss, and you’re mobbed by an even larger group?"
Kalu fell silent.
"I just want to have a sparring match; it shouldn’t be this troublesome."
"Don’t underestimate the despicable human world, Kalu!"
Kalu’s body shuddered, clearly startled by the dark-haired Demon King in front of her.
"Moreover, when you fight with others, you’re bound by worries and concerns, right? In school, even with a fair duel, if you accidentally injured the opponent and their mother complained, entangling you in a messy aftermath, is the perfect example!"
"Looks like Shami was a bully during school days."
"Come on, he’s always been a villager."
The elf maiden countered a starry-eyed white-haired girl.
Shami loudly spun tall tales.
"Kalu, where else can you find so many combat opportunities? Join the demon clan; I’ll ensure you can fight freely without worries. No matter who you face, you’ll have the demon clan backing you. Your battles will carry the weight of the demon clan, alleviating all other concerns!"
Shami’s passionate words swayed the heart of the centaur.
Kalu hesitated, her eyes gradually brightening, finally looking towards the elf maiden.
She was certain the elf maiden had signed a Spirit Contract with the villager Demon King, otherwise, even a Demon King couldn’t stealthily enter the Elf Forest.
