Chapter 38

Chapter 38: The Choice of Dear Lolth Did Not Disappoint!

Little Devil Doyle Candice is currently the most favored individual among the Little Devil clan by the Demon King.

Working in the Demon Tower as the head of the Messenger Department for the Demon King, her actual power may not be as great as the heads of various departments in the Demon Army or the legionnaire leaders of different legions, but her role is crucial due to the nature of her work.

Although most demon race members consider her power to be not yet at an epic level and just above the elite, at the Superlative Level, she is highly respected.

Despite her slightly lower power level, she has managed to build a unique influence by leveraging her position and the advantages of being part of the Little Devil clan.

The “Little Devil Guild,” which includes the “Little Devil Publishing House,” “Abyss Auction House,” “Comprehensive Transport Team,” and “Demon King Castle Agency,” is an essential part of the economic ecosystem in the Demon King Castle, even earning the title of the “Trading Square Legion.”

Doyle Candice is the president of this guild.

This fella is much smarter than other Abyssal Demons.

Walking back to Demon Tower, Doyle looked at the map drawn by Lolth, lost in deep thought.

“Hmm… Master Lolthlinda is indeed a quite strange person.”

When they first met, Doyle noticed many strange things about this woman.

Despite being a succubus, she showed no interest in matters of reproduction or desire.

She seemed unambitious, yet also appeared to see through everything.

She disregarded the Demon King’s favor, but was quite enthusiastic about setting up the Interrogation Department.

Doyle always held a cautious attitude towards this woman.

Not long ago, on the western battlefield, the crucial information she provided led the Demon Army to a great victory, making Doyle realize deeply that the Demon King’s favor towards her was indeed justified.

This time, the Demon King and the interrogator are foresighted!

So she wouldn’t think that Lolth’s decision is that simple.

There must be some deeper meaning.

“But… Hillenbrand Town is really too ordinary! It doesn’t have any value at all!”

After thinking for a while on the road, Doyle still couldn’t figure out what Lolth’s intentions were.

In her opinion, the only possibility is that the interrogator is noble and modest, unwilling to steal the credit from other frontline soldiers.

Considering their conduct so far, it’s not impossible!

But Doyle vaguely feels that things are not that simple.

With a receipted map in hand, she flew through the long corridor and arrived at the top floor demon king’s palace in Demon Tower.

The place was equally vast and open, the walls resembling cliffs, and the dome almost like the sky.

Under a gray-black hue, there was a huge altar in the center, with black translucent curtains hanging from six tall stone pillars, vaguely revealing a giant human-shaped figure lying sideways in the middle.

With contours resembling mountain ranges, muscles and lines sharply defined, the huge spiraling horns of a ram were thicker and more majestic than the tusks of a Behemoth.

Throughout the palace, there echoed a sound like a bellows, mixed with a piercing wail as if from the depths of an unknown abyss – that was the heavy breathing of the Demon King.

No matter how many times she came, facing the armor-less demon king, Doyle Candice could not muster any resistance.

This was the Demon King, the supreme ruler of the chaotic abyss, the king among kings, commanding with absolute power.

“Demon King.”

Doyle Candice respectfully knelt down before the altar, gently bowing.

“Doyle, has Dear Lolth… give you her reply?”

The figure on the altar remained still, as a booming voice echoed from all directions once again.

“Yes, Demon King,” Doyle said, placing the map on the first step of the altar in front of him. After a green light flashed, the map disappeared. “Master Lolthlinda has chosen her personal territory and the new location for the Interrogation Department… It’s in Hillenbrand Town and its surroundings.”

After Doyle Candice finished speaking, there was a brief silence on the side of the demon king.

Soon after, a deep chuckle filled the air.

“Ho-ho-ho, hahaha!”

The unmistakable laughter of the ultimate villain boss rang out, leaving Doyle Candice feeling shocked.

While the Demon King did not always exhibit her overwhelming power and authority in front of Doyle, even showing various emotions from time to time.

However, an unrestrained laughter like this was extremely rare, even for her.

Indeed… Is there a deeper meaning behind Master Lolth’s choice of location?

Just as Doyle Candice was feeling puzzled, the Demon King’s words of praise rang out.

“It’s no wonder it’s Dear Lolth, always able to make decisions that surprise me!”

“Sure enough, her perception and intelligence are even sharper than I imagined!”

“But… she really does enjoy taking on challenging tasks!”

This series of compliments made Doyle realize that her understanding of Lolthlinda Falt Sokabus was just the tip of the iceberg.

She had indeed underestimated Master Lolthlinda’s cunning and schemes!

Throughout the Demon King Castle, someone who could earn such high praise from the Demon King with just three sentences… Doyle couldn’t believe it.

Indeed, the Demon King and the interrogator, they are truly strong at the same level.

At least in terms of strategy, that’s how it is!

The Demon Army is not lacking legendary great lords or epic leaders. Even a Little Devil like myself is above the elite Superlative Level.

However, there are very few Abyssal Demons with strategic-thinking wisdom!

Perhaps this is why the Demon King has always esteemed the Succubus Interrogator, whose power is not yet equal to her own!

However, the more Doyle realizes the terror of Lolth, the more curious she becomes about the significance of her choices.

“Demon King, Hillenbrand Town, is there anything special about it… Could it be hiding some secret of the Holy Alliance?”

She couldn’t help but ask aloud.

The Demon King heard Doyle’s rare proactive question, and despite the audacity, she was not angered. She simply chuckled disdainfully once again.

“The Holy Alliance? It’s a symbol of an alliance formed by a bunch of inexperienced fellows. They are not worthy of hiding any secrets… at least, not secrets that would make me and dear Lolth take notice.”

“However, this continent is much more complex than what you see on the surface!”

“Even Dear Lolth might be at a disadvantage this time… but it’s okay, she always looks calm and detached, which really bothers me.”

The Demon King sharply criticized the Holy Alliance and the many forces behind it.

At the same time, she mentioned something that would shock Doyle Candice even more.

“What is Hillenbrand Town hiding? Soon, the whole continent will know!”