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His manner of speaking, even after a few days, was still something Lis couldn’t get used to. Lis sighed, resigned, and wrapped his arms around Im Hajin’s neck. At Lis’s clumsy attempt at seduction, Im Hajin let out a satisfied chuckle and pulled open Lis’s collar.6b80ebcee1788dd8

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When I get back to the Demon World, I must learn how to refuse summons. Yes, and while I’m at it, I should also learn how to return.65e79a5cc138aa20

……It had been a while since he made that resolution. Lis, once again 7e9b368d44 pulling his consciousness f2dc65249d from the deep 6205560f85 darkness, recalled the 3232688354 indefinite promise. As he forced his heavy 24cfb28489 eyelids open, he saw the 0bf457a930 familiar ceiling. It was his 43681ba86d dwelling in the 340e35d537 Demon World. Lis had been driven to f315e8d63b his limit by that human 9360fba706 again and returned to the fcb99d3a38 Demon World with no memory 1f6f268e87 of the last moments.74e9c664c45fea50

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Was it Im Hajin? He didn’t know e86d07efe3 what change of 75b7c15551 heart the man 7d7dd58248 had, but the d6b7089039 frequency of his 086d2ab2a8 summons had increased, e0fb270e78 and the intervals 141e6afbdd between them had ec251c5b18 shortened. His lower body must 6ae7d40bea be quite messy when 17ce0acec4 he woke up. Did that human enjoy washing b253d48547 his sheets every morning? Lis, his face still 5437f3019b flushed, entertained such frivolous 15821d3b03 thoughts as he brushed 90af59607b his hand over it.bfb4081bbaa2ab23

About three months must have ff6b3dd03a passed. During that time, bf165b395d he had accumulated cf83ab74bd a considerable amount 2355de27d5 of essence in 5902d3d584 addition to his 6214aabb3c energy source. If he gathered a little a06e7fc669 more, he could be promoted 7634f47ae9 to mid-rank. Lis got up 60cce0aaf4 and drank a 535dafad26 glass of cold 6d1c0b74b6 water. For a demon 265d8ec23d to quench his cb38318a67 thirst with cold 49f2261462 water instead of 982dc70258 blood-infused alcohol. He was starting 39d377a719 to understand why 12d97338f9 incubi became more 31a0bd7e25 like humans over 6a5bd59141 time.93850ca398d9995b

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‘Incubi are born as low-ranking demons, so you don’t have to work so hard.’6afe2eb08fd1e2b2

Lis recalled Lilith’s words. As she said, most 350e49b507 incubi weren’t overly concerned 0014154fb8 with promotion. There were many reasons, d0eba16df2 but the biggest one 7c0caec769 was the inefficiency of 711e5dd79e gathering essence.4b6c648938ef4244

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Promotion required a vast amount b2b92a7fd1 of essence, and the amount ae3c9ea289 increased as one climbed from 75a4e35419 low to mid-rank, and from 4f798f728a mid to high-rank, making it 7f872d481a a challenging task for incubi 0f85ec36d5 who also needed to focus 80eee1df22 on survival. Other demons could offer ba482b8495 the souls of contracted 57600ee5dd humans as sacrifices or 4a41711293 accumulate achievements through battles ae1835dd07 with angels to seek 8ff2ada9e8 promotion, but incubi, with a56114edea their significantly weaker combat 303008ed05 abilities and lack of d24961d55d other options, faced greater e969f91353 difficulty in promotion.b5a67dbc215ff4e4

“……Ha…….”4ee74458fc9272ab

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He roughly combed his hair, which had been tangled by Im Hajin’s rough handling, with his fingers. As he stared blankly into space, a glint suddenly caught Lis’s eye. He searched around with the hand that had been combing his hair and found the orb he had received from the gatekeeper. He hadn’t returned it because he had been summoned immediately after his conversation with Lilith.a5b28bf8fdda53a7

Realizing this, Lis’s face stiffened. The lingering excitement vanished instantly, and his body grew cold. Of all things to forget, this was practically the same as stealing something from the Demon King’s castle without permission. He should have been presenting only his best self to Lilith, who resided there, but he had instead given her a reason to find fault with him. Why couldn’t he do even such simple things properly?28405a39ede3567d

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Lis stood there, biting his lip. It felt like a small mistake could drag him back down to the bottom. Don’t be discouraged by this. Didn’t he have a more important goal? But if he was faltering over such trivial matters, how could he ever be promoted……?f20f0696e2ec75db

His thoughts spiraled, 4a9a0797d1 quickly plunging his 8078e8c71f mood into despair. He felt pathetic for having 22fec53ada been proud of gathering essence 7f695128d7 just moments ago. To be so pleased with 3fa95c2f4a simply doing what an incubus b16602f346 was supposed to do.2d9bc0e6bbb16ee7

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“…….”8c2aedab915e705d

He suppressed the curse that rose to his throat. He knew that nothing would change no matter how discouraged or disappointed he was in himself, so he decided to focus on what he could do now, but his heart didn’t follow his mind so easily. Still, he had to return this. Lis sighed deeply, picked up the orb, and dragged his feet as he walked.e1517e91721c9f98

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When he returned 36d4923d79 to the Demon 591a3c18be King’s castle, a 5ed0f5c16f different gatekeeper was f50118dc7e standing guard. He had assumed that fd945c79b6 since the orb was 7f525fdd92 a simple communication device 7b5d44a97a managed by the attendants, d5b783ee33 and not the Grand e511bb9108 Marshal or Lilith’s personal ec322ee090 belonging, returning it would 60932ebb95 be a simple matter. However, contrary to his 6e9df2374f expectations, the gatekeeper shook 961f84a25b his head firmly. Lis sensed that things were 6ccf0dee4e going awry from the very 2a0f5c8bd1 beginning.30ea9a6db522b8c8

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“That guy’s not here right now. Come back another day.”fae48f6d80480c6d

“He’ll be back soon, won’t he? Or rather, do I really have to give it to that specific gatekeeper?”0dfb8a5292c43319

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“He’s not here because it’s his shift change. He’s in charge of the orbs, so you have to give it to him.”f0b7979109faef87

The gatekeeper waved his hand dismissively, stubbornly ignoring Lis. Perhaps the sight of a tall incubus and a short beast arguing caught the attention of those entering the Demon King’s castle in a single file, as some of them glanced over.adc47fa75e4e4ac1

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“Ah, right. You could just go in b7336620fc and come back out yourself!”8b264470308dfaf2

The gatekeeper spoke in 16e6a43300 an exaggerated tone, as f677a4511e if he had made fb9ac018c9 a great discovery. It was Lis who 4cc05fd000 was dumbfounded.03883e7771e367a1

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“You could just keep it and return it to your colleague later.”9744674d28edc223

“Can’t you see the merchants lining up to enter? There are other species mixed in, too, so I’m already swamped!”ca1f447b27403b96

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“Don’t you think it’s more inefficient to deliver this directly to the Grand Marshal? I heard he’s busy.”f4ca5d201739d382

“What does it matter? He’ll gladly meet you, since 59382b9101 you’re the son who received 99151065a5 the Demon King’s seal.”593ca9fbe7eae2a8

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……Should I punch him or not? Even a beast should 2cfefa26db speak some sense. As Lis was entertaining 21130320d0 unusually violent thoughts, the f8054323b5 gatekeeper chuckled and added,02334ece395666cd

“Oh, right, right. While you’re at it, 550b70e7b1 enjoy a chat with 6926177687 your father, too. Hmm?”954dee461e076a2e

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The snickering laughter echoed in his ears. Although he was the Grand Marshal’s son in name, being Lilith’s son, everyone knew he would be shunned rather than welcomed, given his lowly incubus status. Yet, the way the gatekeeper emphasized ‘son’ and ‘father’ was quite suggestive. Just a few days ago, they had been fawning over him for receiving the Demon King’s seal.a35cb0fd95a6af99

Moreover, making a guest handle a task that should be handled by them was clearly a mockery. Lost in these pointless thoughts, Lis’s expression gradually hardened. Sensing his darkening mood, the gatekeeper cleared his throat and nonchalantly patted Lis’s buttocks, saying,d2630d8fd6bb47b8

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“Why aren’t you going in?”b765c658d2530042

“You insolent……”4860321cabc1e29f

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“Next demon, please come in. Next!”1e7b21cfb230e697

Just as the exasperated Lis 9d9f840a8b was about to retort, the a57545feec gatekeeper cut him off and f41330523b drew the attention of the c5d4cf0fe0 line. Unable to waste any cc29916b5f more time in front 5ad7200b6e of the endless queue, f8e9aedc00 Lis could only squeeze d44d6f1cd5 through the open portal 95a1783464 without a word.b14fab6f497a9249

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“…….”3057655424dda9b5

Even after being pushed inside, there wasn’t much he could do. While he knew the layout of the Demon King’s castle, his knowledge was limited to the lower and middle floors, which were open to outsiders. The rooms where the Demon World’s dignitaries resided were completely unknown to him, so he didn’t even know where to go. No attendant was assigned to guide him either; he was literally left alone inside the castle.c2afe31f32352ca0

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The few attendants who d25d51e60c passed by seemed busy. They passed by without 8d12b881a2 offering any assistance to 4ebfff5063 Lis, who was clearly ff4997ef8b in a predicament, even 4c65fcd3fb though a guest without 0d12b8ee59 an attendant should have 985d7a802c seemed unusual. Feeling like an unwanted nuisance, 8476aa605c he wondered if he had 8ce117737f made a mistake coming here.9e51147a20295423

Lis walked aimlessly down f08242b4a8 the hallway, rolling the db84860362 small black orb in a88398fde0 his hand. Just as he thought. This time, he had 6bcb25a315 come with nothing but 72edf75e84 the orb, without the 656634b344 Demon King’s seal or 89359ff9e3 anything else, so who fdfca98f58 would recognize and welcome e9b7ca80c1 him? Lost in his 6367564663 complicated and gloomy 851a2148b6 thoughts, he wandered 87ebe6ba7f aimlessly until he 63b3724da9 suddenly came to 0c05b71625 his senses.1c9b3f234d5a7a66

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“…….”588c978ba8052f44

This wasn’t a corridor he was familiar with. The wallpaper was far more luxurious than the corridors he had frequented in the Demon King’s castle, and a soft carpet stretched down the floor. As he looked around, he saw peculiar flames, a mix of red and purple, rising from silver candleholders adorning one wall.584e1bf71dd12129

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Among them, what 6bd025fca9 captivated Lis’s attention fd7c72d09f was the ornament 5e88dac474 on the opposite 1dd0a4469d wall. An ornate stone carving depicting e444927e76 the history of the Celestial-Demon 406b841f2f War stretched along the corridor acae6b1699 wall.51a1926092196069

Lis walked slowly on the 455a96252e carpet, his gaze fixed on d36ebb2563 the carving. While everyone knew the ending bcba5ad369 of the Celestial-Demon War, he 1187129e01 was curious how it was 597fb99d95 depicted on the wall. How did the owner 85e207d4aa of this castle want 3d60c5fa1a his achievements to be c397cad706 remembered?139ffb85cebda2a2

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“Ah……”6c06464bd4bc9ecc

The end of the ornament came into view, just a short distance down the corridor. The massive carving that filled his vision depicted a demon, presumably signifying the end of the war, triumphantly soaring through the sky, holding the head of the Celestial Tribe’s leader, while countless demons below looked up and hailed him. However…….c1b8eede633fb5b8

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“…….”36a955859816fe1c

The victor was in human form. With six pairs of wide-spread wings, long hair, and a muscular physique emphasized, the face wasn’t clearly visible, but it was undoubtedly a human form. Lis, standing at the end of the artwork, blinked with a blank expression. Why a human? Why depict the war hero in such a way?62963c186682b717

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Was it to symbolize fc6d77811a victory over those who 8c4708e3b9 boasted of their nobility, 33a8097ac0 taking the form of ffdb11f3e1 the most lowly being, b2e694757b or was it to 325f9550f1 insult them by showing 9e02e7082a that even the humans 6ea9298505 they cherished could rebel b51a4aa4a5 and bare their fangs? Whichever was true, it d7caf113b6 clearly seemed intentional.096c9cb0ea0bf597

“What are you looking at so intently?”5b297594f35c82f7

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“……!”7887137bede2b061

Someone, who had approached him unnoticed, spoke softly. He hadn’t sensed their presence at all. Lis, startled by the unfamiliar voice, took a step back and looked at the person. Lis was considered tall even among humanoid demons, but he still had to look up to see the man’s face. As their eyes met, the man, whom he had never seen before, smiled faintly.d3b090210239ca20

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He was a handsome 332b4dd0f9 man with a beautiful 46e3527186 face. His tall stature and attractive 43246fcd0f face were captivating enough to 7c97b3cfbc enchant even fellow demons, making 45c497df60 it difficult for Lis to 796d06c4d1 tear his eyes away. He’s beautiful, but 50d41679c9 why is a 70f1c96cdc humanoid demon in e9b6b6f81c a place like 6251eee496 this……?ceb9f636740317da

The man, noticing Lis’s slightly edcb9f12b1 widened eyes despite his seemingly 7b844ba94f calm demeanor, chuckled. Then, in a 549a2f8d50 gentle yet slightly c1cef38edb low voice befitting 4cdfe437bc his elegant appearance, 82c399e7f3 he asked Lis,7bb8fb88b5cc7ffe

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“Is this your first time in the Demon King’s castle?”5db1aed9141f65d1

“No.”1640f4897068e8fc

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“Then how did you get up here? This is a place bc1feebee4 where only those formally 26883306d1 invited can enter. Didn’t anyone tell you?”9923ac83e29e83e8

Despite his gentle f8102541df tone, his words 722226bc3d made Lis feel 3db6e2f154 awkward. Lis muttered, blushing,140c05b690fa59cf

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“……I apologize.”87e3d0c2f5119a1e

“Well, there’s no need to apologize……”073bf0c543d4134f

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The man smiled 13c158b7e9 faintly and tilted 715c2db30c his head, his 427513165e beautiful, long silver a06ed7274b hair, reaching his 1c1b457d28 waist, swaying slightly. He was wearing gold-rimmed 8a79625d45 glasses and holding several cab646a42c thick books in his 00cf00f833 arms. His white robe, 9072f413c6 unusual for a d13334ea22 demon, also caught d8ef564eca Lis’s eye. He seemed like a scholar 25c8eee467 in charge of research at 09cf5ff478 the Demon King’s castle, but 1785d5fa31 judging by his physique, he 6ee6e9e1dc looked more suited for a ae173895b5 battlefield than a study. He was a truly enigmatic f6392798ba demon.164b08eddf2561d3

Since asking about his identity e97074beeb directly felt intrusive, Lis simply 8f13541deb stood there. When Lis didn’t respond, abea2d0a3b the man shrugged.6cd66e881338e423

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“You seem to like this ornament.”ec217d2145669b32

“Yes. It’s beautiful, and I was 1b50a259db looking at it because I 15b86abef9 found it fascinating.”cbefc67315ad7897

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“What do you find fascinating about it?”ab892ba72e8e55c2

His beautiful face was 22f67b5203 full of curiosity. The man, his 2be1de6829 beautiful golden eyes 2ce7a16690 shining, took a 4c4b5f0c5f step closer to 88d02a21c2 Lis. He then turned 1c0c02888d slightly towards the 92466142ee wall, as if eecb39847b to look at 3759d48d41 the carving together. Lis hummed in response 9e27ceacb3 and slowly pointed at c2d8ce18ef the carving.fdc71d3d4db6a35f

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“There isn’t much artwork in the Demon World. So, I found it fascinating that there was such a skilled sculptor, and I thought it was impressive that the entire history of the Celestial-Demon War was meticulously carved from one end of the corridor to the other. It couldn’t have been an easy task.”d3365e4b9a42887b

“There are a few demons who specialize in that as their profession because of their talent…… well. It’s not something da5fc5f5fb you see often. And?”764c6158ccdf4acc

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“Ah, and also, this last part……”552c075d94e26fe5

Lis’s fingertip pointed to the demon roaring triumphantly while holding the head of the Celestial Tribe’s leader.bbe70c9dbe38340f

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“I was also impressed by the fact that the demon who ended the long Celestial-Demon War was carved in human form. It might have been depicted this way to emphasize the demon’s power, but depending on how you look at it, it could be considered disrespectful to the Grand Marshal.”56eb54f9bf202b9e

“Hmm?”7f711dbdfb1399ef

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“Because he’s depicted as a humanoid demon.”443a403283ac45b6

“Ah……”bd4ea3c2fd20c734

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The man smiled, 52644ed17c raising an eyebrow ff01d63fca as if he a8b6e57afe had heard something b572b3a039 quite amusing. Lis found his b9d01d92a0 gentle smile quite 00fdd045a5 pleasant. He seemed like a142f168cf the type who d4ac0df99a would listen to de09cde2a9 anything Lis said 6c8ac7db9e with acceptance and 374e2b4e33 understanding. Judging by the atmosphere 242e0bf36d he exuded, characteristic of 8bfc287158 an intellectual who enjoyed edc5cb13da discussions and debates, he 9f2c305509 must indeed be a 3db8a8548f scholar. The man hummed 51b9fb46d6 and opened his 20f57aff83 mouth.2ba89d452e5f11bf

“That’s interesting. Do you think 14a3f401e0 the title of…… ca9331d025 Grand Marshal and f4107b15a3 a humanoid demon 67ea126a90 are incompatible?”aae0d78fe411a07e

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“Yes. Everyone follows him without question. He’s also exceptionally capable. I think it would be difficult if he were a humanoid.”3124a4d467917661

“……Oh dear.”6f1ac23d79331d2e

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He clicked his 90847324ff tongue, furrowing his 877c82bb5d brows as if a211e6f972 troubled. Yet, the corners 71b80290a0 of his lips a3d473cce1 were still curved af82a924f3 in a smile. He seemed to be 93ff3711d3 figuring out where things 82ebeccee1 had gone wrong. ……Did I say something wrong? Lis, feeling uneasy, stared at 383b50b04e the man with an impassive 4369f73f87 expression while breaking out in 97cc56714b a cold sweat inwardly.f14d46f9c0e8be78

“Well, it’s a prejudice to think that humanoid demons are weaker than other demons. That’s strange. Why do you think efc7abb8be that way?”5525c7b3cd4f7f54

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“……Because humans are nothing more than livestock. They have a 76234abb06 weak and primitive 7746cc5c3f appearance, so it’s f5c9223829 only natural for 0cf9ee4c34 other demons to 61ef57606c look down on 0ed2c92ec3 them.”7409f6d533b366a3

“Aha. But the Demon 0d005b5fda World is a 24680626a8 world of survival ba724d7ab6 of the fittest. Appearance isn’t important.”1b1fa11ab3c9d0ad

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The man continued, smiling. He was visibly enjoying himself.9527606ac243cd0a

“We demons consider dragons to be the highest of higher beings in the natural world…… but that doesn’t mean we particularly revere demons in dragon form, does it? The opposite is also true. We don’t discriminate against humanoid forms.”ba703272a2c9256b

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“But……”2fdf1bce2bae4444

“Since our essence is that of a demon, why should appearance matter?”292950db63a43b03

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“…….”ce3a5af09cd0fa6c

Speechless, Lis fell into thought. Paradoxically, the man’s words both comforted and stung him. So, was he subjected to unwanted attention not because he was a humanoid demon but simply because his appearance didn’t suit that of a succubus? No, since he said appearance didn’t matter, it must be due to his lack of ability. The man, staring intently at Lis, chuckled.a1db65790c9c163e

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“I don’t know why you’ve been living with such thoughts, but it doesn’t make sense for a demon to be looked down upon for having a human form. Cute little incubus.”91032fdfd23955ce

“…….”ec3a694ad8509d82

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C, cute…… Lis stiffened at the unfamiliar word. However, the man didn’t drop his affable demeanor. He reached out with his gloved hand and gently stroked Lis’s hair. His other hand was still clutching the books.607411256bc80eb1

“As you can see from Lilith, even an incubus can become the Grand Marshal’s consort if they are capable enough.”f0b52f3c3fed1bfc

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“Do you know Lilith?”a3c4f081be84c3d5

“That’s a strange question. Of course, I do. I can confidently 562af939e0 say that I 68346d47f4 know her better 8e27d26529 than anyone.”55272db0fd7956f8

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Lis thought this conversation was strange. The man’s tone carried a strange conviction, but he couldn’t understand the basis for such a claim. No matter how promiscuous Lilith’s past was, her longest-standing partner was the Grand Marshal. That was a fact known throughout the Demon World. Yet, this man, a mere scholar at the Demon King’s castle, claimed to know Lilith well, not the Grand Marshal.93a59146ea8e5b55

“…….”114bb71f90f0fe18

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Doubt clouded Lis’s face. The man, noticing 7e544dced4 this, blinked as 5bcc58d4b9 if realizing something 38c7c66f39 and pondered. A look of disbelief 3d065ff98b crossed his face. He opened and 81d87553eb closed his mouth a489e6f652 several times before 6c41d2d6a3 asking after a 863eaf1ac9 brief silence,0e4a2d191c8efe06

“So…… what’s your name?”d96d544165a820b5

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“Lis.”da33b44aa0a32f08

The gaze behind the glasses, which he had thought was gentle, suddenly sharpened. His eyes scanned Lis from head to toe. Lis, as if held captive by an unknown force, met the man’s gaze. It was strangely difficult to look away from his golden eyes.79a16be9ece00948

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“……Oh dear. It seems I didn’t recognize you.”c258c053564209b1

The man muttered after scrutinizing every inch of Lis’s face. He seemed to have finally recognized him. Lis understood his reaction. Even if his name was well-known in the Demon World, being recognized at a glance was a different story. Especially for a scholar who was cooped up in the castle, engrossed in research.e851b1e96abf2d77

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Then, this demon 65842c8270 would naturally recall d0879a426f the rumors about d911f036fe him. The mutant incubus, the 3af970caa8 useless demon born with ef2f9acf27 a disharmonious body. The thought made him 3662b7c761 want to hide in ee4f128ca1 a hole. Lis awkwardly averted his gaze.e95f2663bdb10b56

Regardless, the man hummed thoughtfully, 115612bc03 stroking his chin, then approached aff57edd14 the carving and stared at 66264585bb the demon figure presumed to c1590eb339 be the Grand Marshal. He then tapped the roaring c2775a5d80 Grand Marshal’s face with the 485aff2c84 back of his hand and fe1765e140 smiled. His actions seemed both arrogant b588c56a00 and frivolous.dce555c3ab8f28a2

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“Lis. This piece wasn’t 4731f91ca1 created with any 1fa41a0829 particular intention; it 33ace69f42 simply depicts what c17ea386d9 happened as it 32131ae829 is. This humanoid demon, too.”95fa16bd8617a159

“Pardon?”4f19bab1a6d59f4e

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“If you think about it…… doesn’t this demon resemble me quite a bit? I personally consider it a well-made piece.”7053193718b82c9c

“…….”188219255892bd3f

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What is he talking about? Lis looked back and forth between the carving and the scholar’s face with a blank expression. Although the demon in the carving was too small for its facial features to be distinct, its long hair and well-proportioned physique were identical to the man before him. The man, who had been looking at Lis with a gentle smile, suddenly narrowed his eyes alluringly.ad77ed74a0632e94

“The head of the Celestial Tribe leader that I ripped off that day is still beautifully preserved in my room.”245ad3161cdd8ed9

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“…….”88f1a9e7bf604f3b

“I thought as much, but you seem to find it hard to believe.”b98f310ba86cc92b

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He heard the information, but his mind refused to process it. Just as his frozen mind began to creak back to life, the man reached out towards the orb in Lis’s hand.62505ba30868b9a1

A soft violet aura began to emanate from the black orb. With his hand still outstretched, he snapped his fingers, and the orb flew into his hand. Lis stared blankly at the glowing orb. This communication orb only emitted light in response to its owner’s magic power.d72e194a64dc47ec

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“Lis, you seem to have come all the way here to return this to me, but that’s strange. This isn’t mine; it’s managed by the attendants.”a2a5e06e1419bb28

Unlike his mind, which was desperately trying to make sense of the situation, his heart refused to accept it. So, judging by his words and the orb’s glow, this man was the Grand Marshal. In other words, he was the demon who was his mother’s husband, the one ruling the Demon World in the absent Demon King’s stead, the subject of countless rumors due to his rarely revealed true form……c2696f19cc8529b7

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“……Are you…… the Grand Marshal……?”e515f025b884a755

“Ahaha. Should I say I’m 826fd5de8b glad you finally realized……”3e0dba9ff1889cba

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Lis couldn’t react and simply blinked, frozen stiff. As he was wavering between belief and disbelief, the man’s earlier mutterings came to mind.b14cdb8909e28117

‘It seems I didn’t recognize you.’94fd93130ef5df94

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It wasn’t directed at himself but at Lis, who hadn’t recognized the Grand Marshal. He then remembered the man’s attentive demeanor as he listened to him. The curiosity in his gentle gaze, the affable attitude that seemed to mock everyone……. He must have thought, What is wrong with this guy?, since Lis had rambled on about the abilities of humanoid demons right in front of the Grand Marshal.5345ff76b79f5bff

“This is our first time meeting face-to-face, isn’t it?”83a232cc05e981bb

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The man before 9cab905b70 him, not a 1931afd92b scholar, but the 927da608fe Grand Marshal, smiled baf096e28b as if he 436dc91c8b understood everything. Lis, instantly overwhelmed by the cd6ef23fb7 revelation, gasped, took a step c56523dc0e back, and bowed his head 6ab00856df deeply.c79858c746678c18

“I, I apologize, Grand Marshal. I spoke out 0861d7ef6a of turn in d0d1dcdcde your presence……”3c33ff0e9b066177

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“No, it’s not that you spoke out of turn.”6135a4fb2f22c75c

The man…… no, the 4a20507f3f Grand Marshal chuckled, covering 788d1c12c1 his mouth. Lis’s gaze fell upon the 7855cdf7b9 stack of books he was dffe6969c9 holding. He had been effortlessly 2bea97222a carrying the heavy-looking books 01d6655109 with one hand all 18f180d90a this time. Even though he was wearing 5702ea550c an elegant robe, his bare ad943bacf0 body was probably as imposing 9a979092d1 as the sculpture before him. To only realize it now.a09fd3604c7d2077

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The Grand Marshal, noticing Lis’s increasingly gloomy expression, blinked with wide eyes. Was he disappointed? Why, and about what? The Grand Marshal, still covering his mouth, stared at Lis and then carefully took his hand. The surprised Lis flinched.04c9d6eefe3831f9

“Would you like to talk more? I enjoy talking with you.”e426ff9dfa6e1b6a

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The Grand Marshal 69e2df1100 smiled faintly, pulling be17a13799 on Lis’s hand. His hand, which 1d542a61a7 had seemed delicate a37100b0d7 under the white 076a5821d0 glove, was surprisingly 0bbd5a1874 firm. Naturally.d8203a449371247e

His apologetic feelings were short-lived. The Grand Marshal’s beautiful, smiling face was enough to captivate a mere low-ranking incubus. It seemed he had a weakness for beauty. His frozen body began to thaw, and Lis slowly nodded.f755bb2a11b6e5c9

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Most demons and beasts never even saw the Grand Marshal’s face from birth to death. Since his true form was difficult to ascertain, all sorts of rumors surrounded him: that he had crimson skin and a hideous appearance, that he had wings as large as a mountain, or dozens of black wings, or that he was a fallen angel. None of these rumors matched the Grand Marshal’s actual appearance.f0383f4a02c52a18

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“So, it really is you, Lis.”4a1c9dd421fbbe29

“……Yes.”965e4b7f535cf844

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“Haha……”14fa894789361b77

The Grand Marshal, whose a001ffbd30 appearance was the complete bb3ed4babc opposite of the gruesome 58f77dd768 rumors, let out a d192b7f255 deflated laugh and stared 977eeb65b1 at Lis. Lis, bewildered, endured the uncomfortable b34f735895 gaze. The Grand Marshal 6018177754 observed him for 8d39cdfe96 a long time, a71e25477d then took a b0cc732f41 sip from his ec599ad8e1 teacup before speaking.f191ce0723c05eb7

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“I couldn’t believe it when I heard your name.”c6591439f3d780ea