43 Demon (2/2)

Although Karl knew that they were evil, he couldn't help but like them as they sounded badass. ”So how many demons are out there? And have they managed to break out of the afterlife?”

Adum shook his head. ”Thankfully, they haven't broken out of the afterlife, but they will eventually. I've been finding small rips in the afterlife. They're small enough that nothing will escape, but that means that the demons have found a way to escape. It's only a matter of time before they perfect it and escape.”

”And for the demons' numbers, there aren't that many, only about 24, but we found out that anyone can turn into a demon as long as they accept the demonic mana, they'll turn into a demon,” Adum continued.

”Hmm, so I could turn into a demon?” Karl asked.

”That is highly unlikely. You are my master, the Supreme God. You'll only turn into a demon if you wish to be one.”

Karl laughed. ”You're right. Can I see one of these demons? If it's possible.”

Adum nodded. ”Yes, we have one in prison, but please be warned, it's repulsive.”

”That's fine, but it does make me wonder. If it can choose what it can look like, why'd this one choose to be ugly?”

”Our theory is that it was originally a monster, probably a slime. You'll see why, follow me.”

Karl nodded and followed Adum out of his office and to the prison. The prison looked pretty good, and looked nothing like a prison, but on the front were six big, and bold letters, P-R-I-S-O-N.

As Karl entered the prison, he passed through a secure gate and followed Adum down a set of stairs. They kept going down until they arrived at the basement of the prison.

”Only the worst are kept here. The good thing is, there's only one being here, the demon,” Adum told Karl.

”That's good,” Karl replied as Adum led him to the demon's cell.

Karl saw that the entire cell was made entirely with transparent material, showcasing the demon in its full view.

The demon was repulsive, alright. It looked to be a massive blob of flesh with eight horns atop its head. Black eyes dotted the sides of its body as it moved across the cell.

”It is repulsive. What if it breaks out of this glass cell?” Karl asked.

”Don't worry, the chances of that happening are close to none. I made this cell myself with my spiritual mana, and the only thing stronger than that is Aphy's and yours,” Adum replied.

”Ok, that's good.” Karl scrutinized the demon. ”It does resemble a slime. Do you think it can shapeshift?” Karl asked.

”Maybe. I know that when a mortal slime gets strong enough, it can shapeshift, so this demon slime probably could.”

The demon looked at the two with its many eyes. It made its way towards the two, pressing itself on the glass.

”It doesn't seem very smart,” Karl said.