617 Guide and Parting (1/2)

Originally, I didn't intend to go look for trouble with the ruler of this city. This was because I didn't want a reputation of causing trouble everywhere I went.

But due to certain reasons, I went looking for trouble with her in the end…

Fine, she was the one who targeted me first, although it wasn't intentional.

Since I had been marked by that mysterious marking, rather than wasting time with weaklings in the city, of course it would save me far more time to take down the boss first.

I had originally prepared myself for a battle against the Void Devourer, but I heard some news along the way that it had eloped together with Beifeng… I was quite relieved that I had been either in the hotel or outside in the wasteland over the past few days. Otherwise, it would have been so difficult to deal with things if I'd run into Beifeng.

It was even more so because Casio was at my side. No matter if they had a wonderful reunion on Brokeback Mountain, or if Casio tried to fight Beifeng to the death, either scene would be too wondrous to behold.

Additionally, when I learned that the Void Devourer was more than four hundred meters tall, and that its physical appearance was nothing more than a round, gigantic mouth… I became even more impressed with Beifeng's techniques, and felt that his tastes were becoming ever more ridiculous.

Perhaps others would call this succubus ”Didina the Fortunate” as she had successfully raised this Void Devourer from the size of a human-faced maggot. I became more and more interested in this incredibly humble succubus.

”Tsk, your official girlfriend is right by your side, yet you're showing interest in another woman. How unseemly is that? Just as expected of someone who has such a subordinate like Beifeng. You're a mega scumbag.”

”…You know that I'm not talking about that type of interest. Also, don't mention me together in the same sentence as that person. I'm afraid of being dragged into his affairs and getting beaten to death.”

The silly cat and Margaret were busy searching the city ruler's treasuries, while Adam and I were in charge of guarding this succubus. But, with how obedient she seemed, I was wondering if there was even any need to guard her.

However, some things still needed to be asked—what I was interested in.

”…Didina, how old are you?”

Little Red's face was filled with astonishment as she had been eavesdropping. Furthermore, my silly cat's comment arrived right on time as always. ”I give you zero points for this attempt at flirting.”

”Shut up. You know that's not what I meant.”

Typically speaking, the more powerful a species was, the slower an individual of that species would reach maturity. Dwarves and elves would both require a hundred years before they were considered adults. I didn't know how long it would take a Void Devourer to reach maturity, but when considering the legends and how incredibly rare that Void Devourers were, it seemed quite possible that this succubus was even older than Harloys.

This would be quite understandable if she had been a different type of demon. However, succubi were a species of demons that lacked personal combat strength. Many demons would only spend some time in the succubus job class before moving on. It was truly quite rare to meet such an ancient succubus. Perhaps in other places, age wouldn't always correlate to strength, but in the Chaos Abyss, surviving for so long was the best evidence of strength.

”Someone so ancient being a succubus. You've truly piqued my interest. Perhaps you could tell me how you survived in the Chaos Abyss before your Void Devourer reached maturity?”

”You truly enjoy your jokes. Is there any other method of survival for a succubus apart from staying by the side of the strong?”

Didina remained at a perfectly appropriate distance. She had a friendly but not sycophantic light smile. She was graceful and knew etiquette well. This ancient succubus really gave others a friendly impression. Perhaps her natural personality was like this, but it was more likely that she had already seen through what type I preferred. If this was also a power of seduction, it was likely that it had already surpassed Legend rank.

I smiled without prying further. There was no need to treat what such an ancient existence said as real. I wouldn't have believed it anyways if a few simple sentences could answer my question.

”Well then, perhaps we could talk about a business deal. You can probably tell already that none of us are residents of the Chaos Abyss…”

I had long since been thinking about such a deal. Whenever a person vacationed in an unfamiliar place, having a local as the tour guide would save so much trouble. At the very least, you wouldn't mysteriously fall into a pitfall or meet your end, especially when the vacation spot was the Chaos Abyss filled with death traps everywhere.

If I had to fight a boss every time that I wanted to use a teleportation portal, this would make me no different from a bandit or a robber.

We needed a Chaos Abyss local as our guide. The smarter and more experienced, the better. The older ones would always know many secrets. Perhaps several thousand years ago, information such as the personality or abilities of a certain Demon Lord would have been known by everyone. However, as time passed, such information would become top secrets that were difficult to purchase no matter how much money you had. Such information might come in useful at any moment.

As for how to make her obediently behave? There would be countless ways to do that. Additionally, since she was a succubus who was accustomed to following the strong, she would be much easier to talk to than other demon species.

”Then, have you heard of Aloyo? Please answer cautiously. While lies might be useful, if they lower your value, do you know who will be the unfortunate one?”

I was just spouting rubbish, but in demon society, those who were considered worthless would have no reason to be left alive. She should interpret what I said as a naked death threat. Didina still didn't know my personality yet, so she probably wouldn't risk her life and make things up.

Didina paused in surprise for a moment as she thought things over. She closed her eyes as if she was searching for this name in her memory.

”…Please wait.”

Right when I used my right hand to touch my sword hilt, she instantly came up with the memory.

”It's better not to address such an ancient existence directly by name. If you must refer to him, please refer to that God as the 'Eagle of Light.'”

I chuckled. It would seem that Didina was indeed an ancient artifact who could have an ”age” competition with Harloys.

”If you keep using the word 'ancient', or if you keep comparing her to me, I'll, I'll…”

Harloys was quite sensitive, and objected to my words. However, she was unable to think of anything that would threaten me. Hahaha, I was already undefeatable!

”…I'll send a clone to bring Beifeng over here!”

”I was wrong! Please don't!”

Damn it, that was something which would truly give me a headache. Wasn't she scared of her clone being unable to return?