A day later, early in the morning.
The Shoebill threw the day’s mail into the passage dedicated to the postman. Adelaide, who had been waiting since earlier, took the roll of paper. One was the daily Dungeon Newspaper, and the other was a letter from Penelope.
She hurriedly tore the envelope and took out the letter. Normally, she would have used a letter opener, but she was in a hurry right now.
<Adelaide.
Hi, it’s Penelope. Your letters are well received. I’m glad you’re doing well. It’s also fortunate that you have awakened a special ability. Didn’t I tell you? It is awakened in many ways. You will probably get used to it soon.
Until then, you have to keep working hard every day. Even if you have awakened it, it will mean nothing if you don’t try.>
“Who was the one who said she wasn’t a nagger?” Adelaide muttered and a faint smile appeared across her lips. It had been a long time since she heard her nagging and this instantly made her feel better. It didn’t seem like she was in a dangerous situation since she started her letter like this. Adelaide breathed a sigh of relief as she continued to read the next letter.
<The situation in Belial is not very good. Everyone is anxious because they don’t know when the adventurer will appear. High-level demons dispatched by the Demon King are on patrol, and even demons that belong to the Demon King are watching… Well. Rather than to protect the succubi or other demons, I think he is nervous about the fact that the adventurers, led by the Legend, will invade and attack the Demon King like in the past. This is what Demon Kings do all the time.>
She still had the courage to curse the Demon King in her letter. Adelaide promised that if she ever saw her again, she would suggest that they set a password. For example, they could call the Demon King – Castle Strawberry Tart.
<Thanks for your kind suggestion. But I will decline. I have work to do here, too. I need to help Maximilian protect the Association. To be honest, the other demons are more menacing than the adventurer who doesn’t kill succubi. They’ve always viewed succubi as thorns in their eyes, so I guess they’ll just drive us out in order to get their safety back. I can’t just leave like this for the sake of my juniors.>
Although Penelope looked tough, she was a very friendly demon. Just as she did not leave Adelaide in her difficult times, she also wouldn’t turn away from other weak succubi. Adelaide was worried but she was still proud of her.
<The Association’s location has been moved to an unknown location (I won’t tell you where it is), so don’t worry too much because I’m thoroughly prepared. I’m more worried about you than me, Adela. You are very weak. Never leave the side of your strong demons. You must remain safe. Whether it’s 10 or 20 years, no matter how much time passes, we can meet anytime, so don’t be too impatient.
I’ve been busy for a while, so writing a letter was difficult. The only rest I have these days is when I buy milk chocolate from a nearby store.
Well then, good luck.
Penelope.>
“Pippa…”
Adelaide sniffed. She cursed the Demon King so casually, and she was still worried about Adelaide. She was very touched.
Penelope said not to worry, but when she checked the Dungeon Newspaper today, her heart became heavier. It was because, as Penelope had said, the article described the succubi who did not come out voluntarily as a problem. If such an article was published, it was not difficult to guess what the atmosphere in Belial was like.
‘If they really were to attack succubi…’
It was possible. It was a very biased idea to restore the safety within the city by killing the succubus the adventurer seeked in advance, but there were simply too many ignorant demons among the demons who make power their most important virtue. One way or another, there will be a crackdown on succubi, which Penelope and Maximilian will face head on.
‘It’s too dangerous.’
Adelaide bit her lip. She can’t leave them like that. Something must be done. However, there was no way she could help with just her own strength.
Adelaide struggled to find a way through breakfast and thought hard.
“Ah!”
Everyone’s eyes gathered at the sight of her shouting all of a sudden. One of the startled Skeletons almost collapsed, but with the help of those around him, he was able to avoid dropping his bones.
“Caladi!”
Adelaide looked at Caladium with twinkling eyes. Caladium, who was eating a large piece of meat, widened his eyes in embarrassment and pursed his mouth.
“Perhaps…! Oh no…”
Before he could answer, Adelaide spoke again. In an instant, her face darkened.
“Why, what is it?”
“Why did you stop talking?” Caladium asked after he swallowed all the meat, and wiped his mouth with a napkin. After Adelaide pointed out that he was dirty, he secretly learned etiquette little by little.
“That is…” Adelaide hesitated.
“Tell me, it’s okay.” Caladium urged.
“Caladi told me the other day, that if I’m really worried, you’ll go anywhere for me…”
Lisianthus’ eyes narrowed slightly. Adelaide, who noticed this, hurriedly continued before he could say no.
“I’m worried about my succubus friend in Belial, but if Caladi goes and protects her… Can you?”
“Master.”
“Yes, I know. Caladi could be in danger too, so never fight with an adventurer.”
“With Caladi’s skills, you can just run away.” Adelaide added quickly. At the same time, she looked at Lisianthus and Caladium.
She knew that such a request from her could be difficult. Belial was the second least magical place after Dathanos and had the greatest potential to become the next stage of the Legend. Caladium said that fighting a Legend was not a guaranteed victory and that he could lose. Meaning that if he ever encountered the Legend one-on-one, it could be dangerous too. But no matter how much she thought about it, she couldn’t come up with a better solution.
Lisianthus opened his mouth with a slight wrinkle on his forehead.
“It’s not a matter of Caladium’s safety. The problem is that Adele’s safety is at stake.”
“My safety?”
Adelaide tilted her head. She would continue to hide in the comfortable and safe Greenville dungeon. What could be dangerous here?
“As I said before, the Legend is the strongest amongst all of the adventurers who have appeared in hundreds of years. Even Caladium, a fairly strong devil, would have difficulty dealing with him. I’m also much weaker than I was in my prime, so it’s hard to say that I can subdue him without taking any damage. I’m not sure how strong his power is.”
‘Did he just say he was weaker?’ Adelaide was shocked to hear that he could fold against the power of the Legend .
“Also, Adele looks exactly like the succubus the legend is looking for. This means that you can be a target at any time. Without either me or Caladium, peace in Greenville cannot be guaranteed.”
“How will the Legend know where to go?”
“If he hears about Adele, he will come. I’ve erased most of the memories of the adventurers we have met so far, but… We don’t know when rumors will spread.”
Adelaide let out a groan. She used to do business in Mediar, so there may be rumors. But she didn’t think she had anything to worry about.
“Even if he heard the rumors, he wouldn’t be able to come. We don’t have a portal now.”
This was why she wasn’t afraid. After hearing about the legend’s attack on the succubi Associations, she followed Lisianthus’ advice and destroyed the portal to Mediar. It was a waste of money, but she couldn’t help it. Life was more important than money.
“The portal to the Darfur Forest remains.”
“The adventurer would not only go to Belial, but to Kronatan, and Sarman too?”
“It is unlikely, but… It’s not completely impossible.”
“He is a person with a clear goal.” Lisianthus added. Adelaide shook her head at the absurdity.
“Ah, no way…”
“If that ‘no way’ comes true, and there is no me or Caladium at that time, we will not be able to guarantee the safety of the other demons, as well as the safety of the Master.”
Lisianthus finished his speech with a firm tone. For him, the safety of other demons was not a big concern. He only mentioned it because he knew Adelaide would worry about them. He only wanted Adelaide to be perfectly safe. Therefore, he could not tolerate a situation in which she could be hurt in the slightest.
But Adelaide had a different idea.
‘Lisianthus is right, but…’
It was true that if the legendary adventurer attacked when Caladium was not present, he could injure not only her but also her demons. However, the possibility that he, who was in Dathanos until the day before yesterday, would come to Sarman was very low, and the possibility of Penelope being in danger was very high.
“I want to help Penelope.”
So, for the first time, she objected to Lisianthus’ opinion. However, she carefully asked the opinions of her other demons to see if they were bothered by her thoughts.
“As Lisian said, if Caladi goes, it could be dangerous. It’s also my greed. Still… Will that be okay?”
“Of course!”
“We told you. We will always follow Adelaide’s way. No matter what path it is!”
The Skeletons answered without any hesitation. The Durahans and Pia soon nodded their heads and said.
“We are indebted to you. Do as you will.”
“Don’t worry about us.”
“Woof!”
Bell, who was in his small puppy form, expressed his intention. Caladium hesitated for a moment as if he was worried about Lisianthus’ words, and then he opened his mouth.
“It’ll be okay as long as I come back as soon as possible.”
Realistically, there doesn’t seem to be a possibility that the adventurer will come all the way here. Caladium shrugged his shoulders.
Lisianthus felt nauseous. They didn’t even know the direction the adventurer was headed, and now the whole Demon Realm was under tension. He could only come back once the situation was stable, but what if something happened before that? Although the Phoenix was fast, it was not fast enough to get from Belial to Sarman at once.
However, everyone except him had already agreed. It was not easy to press Caladium by force, so there was only one option Lisianthus could take.
“I would rather go.”
A day later, early in the morning.
The Shoebill threw the day’s mail into the passage dedicated to the postman. Adelaide, who had been waiting since earlier, took the roll of paper. One was the daily Dungeon Newspaper, and the other was a letter from Penelope.
She hurriedly tore the envelope and took out the letter. Normally, she would have used a letter opener, but she was in a hurry right now.
<Adelaide.
Hi, it’s Penelope. Your letters are well received. I’m glad you’re doing well. It’s also fortunate that you have awakened a special ability. Didn’t I tell you? It is awakened in many ways. You will probably get used to it soon.
Until then, you have to keep working hard every day. Even if you have awakened it, it will mean nothing if you don’t try.>
“Who was the one who said she wasn’t a nagger?” Adelaide muttered and a faint smile appeared across her lips. It had been a long time since she heard her nagging and this instantly made her feel better. It didn’t seem like she was in a dangerous situation since she started her letter like this. Adelaide breathed a sigh of relief as she continued to read the next letter.
<The situation in Belial is not very good. Everyone is anxious because they don’t know when the adventurer will appear. High-level demons dispatched by the Demon King are on patrol, and even demons that belong to the Demon King are watching… Well. Rather than to protect the succubi or other demons, I think he is nervous about the fact that the adventurers, led by the Legend, will invade and attack the Demon King like in the past. This is what Demon Kings do all the time.>
She still had the courage to curse the Demon King in her letter. Adelaide promised that if she ever saw her again, she would suggest that they set a password. For example, they could call the Demon King – Castle Strawberry Tart.
<Thanks for your kind suggestion. But I will decline. I have work to do here, too. I need to help Maximilian protect the Association. To be honest, the other demons are more menacing than the adventurer who doesn’t kill succubi. They’ve always viewed succubi as thorns in their eyes, so I guess they’ll just drive us out in order to get their safety back. I can’t just leave like this for the sake of my juniors.>
Although Penelope looked tough, she was a very friendly demon. Just as she did not leave Adelaide in her difficult times, she also wouldn’t turn away from other weak succubi. Adelaide was worried but she was still proud of her.
<The Association’s location has been moved to an unknown location (I won’t tell you where it is), so don’t worry too much because I’m thoroughly prepared. I’m more worried about you than me, Adela. You are very weak. Never leave the side of your strong demons. You must remain safe. Whether it’s 10 or 20 years, no matter how much time passes, we can meet anytime, so don’t be too impatient.
I’ve been busy for a while, so writing a letter was difficult. The only rest I have these days is when I buy milk chocolate from a nearby store.
Well then, good luck.
Penelope.>
“Pippa…”
Adelaide sniffed. She cursed the Demon King so casually, and she was still worried about Adelaide. She was very touched.
Penelope said not to worry, but when she checked the Dungeon Newspaper today, her heart became heavier. It was because, as Penelope had said, the article described the succubi who did not come out voluntarily as a problem. If such an article was published, it was not difficult to guess what the atmosphere in Belial was like.
‘If they really were to attack succubi…’
It was possible. It was a very biased idea to restore the safety within the city by killing the succubus the adventurer seeked in advance, but there were simply too many ignorant demons among the demons who make power their most important virtue. One way or another, there will be a crackdown on succubi, which Penelope and Maximilian will face head on.
‘It’s too dangerous.’
Adelaide bit her lip. She can’t leave them like that. Something must be done. However, there was no way she could help with just her own strength.
Adelaide struggled to find a way through breakfast and thought hard.
“Ah!”
Everyone’s eyes gathered at the sight of her shouting all of a sudden. One of the startled Skeletons almost collapsed, but with the help of those around him, he was able to avoid dropping his bones.
“Caladi!”
Adelaide looked at Caladium with twinkling eyes. Caladium, who was eating a large piece of meat, widened his eyes in embarrassment and pursed his mouth.
“Perhaps…! Oh no…”
Before he could answer, Adelaide spoke again. In an instant, her face darkened.
“Why, what is it?”
“Why did you stop talking?” Caladium asked after he swallowed all the meat, and wiped his mouth with a napkin. After Adelaide pointed out that he was dirty, he secretly learned etiquette little by little.
“That is…” Adelaide hesitated.
“Tell me, it’s okay.” Caladium urged.
“Caladi told me the other day, that if I’m really worried, you’ll go anywhere for me…”
Lisianthus’ eyes narrowed slightly. Adelaide, who noticed this, hurriedly continued before he could say no.
“I’m worried about my succubus friend in Belial, but if Caladi goes and protects her… Can you?”
“Master.”
“Yes, I know. Caladi could be in danger too, so never fight with an adventurer.”
“With Caladi’s skills, you can just run away.” Adelaide added quickly. At the same time, she looked at Lisianthus and Caladium.
She knew that such a request from her could be difficult. Belial was the second least magical place after Dathanos and had the greatest potential to become the next stage of the Legend. Caladium said that fighting a Legend was not a guaranteed victory and that he could lose. Meaning that if he ever encountered the Legend one-on-one, it could be dangerous too. But no matter how much she thought about it, she couldn’t come up with a better solution.
Lisianthus opened his mouth with a slight wrinkle on his forehead.
“It’s not a matter of Caladium’s safety. The problem is that Adele’s safety is at stake.”
“My safety?”
Adelaide tilted her head. She would continue to hide in the comfortable and safe Greenville dungeon. What could be dangerous here?
“As I said before, the Legend is the strongest amongst all of the adventurers who have appeared in hundreds of years. Even Caladium, a fairly strong devil, would have difficulty dealing with him. I’m also much weaker than I was in my prime, so it’s hard to say that I can subdue him without taking any damage. I’m not sure how strong his power is.”
‘Did he just say he was weaker?’ Adelaide was shocked to hear that he could fold against the power of the Legend .
“Also, Adele looks exactly like the succubus the legend is looking for. This means that you can be a target at any time. Without either me or Caladium, peace in Greenville cannot be guaranteed.”
“How will the Legend know where to go?”
“If he hears about Adele, he will come. I’ve erased most of the memories of the adventurers we have met so far, but… We don’t know when rumors will spread.”
Adelaide let out a groan. She used to do business in Mediar, so there may be rumors. But she didn’t think she had anything to worry about.
“Even if he heard the rumors, he wouldn’t be able to come. We don’t have a portal now.”
This was why she wasn’t afraid. After hearing about the legend’s attack on the succubi Associations, she followed Lisianthus’ advice and destroyed the portal to Mediar. It was a waste of money, but she couldn’t help it. Life was more important than money.
“The portal to the Darfur Forest remains.”
“The adventurer would not only go to Belial, but to Kronatan, and Sarman too?”
“It is unlikely, but… It’s not completely impossible.”
“He is a person with a clear goal.” Lisianthus added. Adelaide shook her head at the absurdity.
“Ah, no way…”
“If that ‘no way’ comes true, and there is no me or Caladium at that time, we will not be able to guarantee the safety of the other demons, as well as the safety of the Master.”
Lisianthus finished his speech with a firm tone. For him, the safety of other demons was not a big concern. He only mentioned it because he knew Adelaide would worry about them. He only wanted Adelaide to be perfectly safe. Therefore, he could not tolerate a situation in which she could be hurt in the slightest.
But Adelaide had a different idea.
‘Lisianthus is right, but…’
It was true that if the legendary adventurer attacked when Caladium was not present, he could injure not only her but also her demons. However, the possibility that he, who was in Dathanos until the day before yesterday, would come to Sarman was very low, and the possibility of Penelope being in danger was very high.
“I want to help Penelope.”
So, for the first time, she objected to Lisianthus’ opinion. However, she carefully asked the opinions of her other demons to see if they were bothered by her thoughts.
“As Lisian said, if Caladi goes, it could be dangerous. It’s also my greed. Still… Will that be okay?”
“Of course!”
“We told you. We will always follow Adelaide’s way. No matter what path it is!”
The Skeletons answered without any hesitation. The Durahans and Pia soon nodded their heads and said.
“We are indebted to you. Do as you will.”
“Don’t worry about us.”
“Woof!”
Bell, who was in his small puppy form, expressed his intention. Caladium hesitated for a moment as if he was worried about Lisianthus’ words, and then he opened his mouth.
“It’ll be okay as long as I come back as soon as possible.”
Realistically, there doesn’t seem to be a possibility that the adventurer will come all the way here. Caladium shrugged his shoulders.
Lisianthus felt nauseous. They didn’t even know the direction the adventurer was headed, and now the whole Demon Realm was under tension. He could only come back once the situation was stable, but what if something happened before that? Although the Phoenix was fast, it was not fast enough to get from Belial to Sarman at once.
However, everyone except him had already agreed. It was not easy to press Caladium by force, so there was only one option Lisianthus could take.
“I would rather go.”
