The bright candles illuminated the dark, icy cave, and the black slate outlined with Magic Crystal chalk resembled a demon's musical score.

With a flicker of pale green light, the Magic Crystal placed at the center of the array as a sacrifice scattered into specks of light towards the sky.

Along with the spreading particles of light appeared a barren forehead, drooping ears and a nose, and wrinkled skin like that of an old dog shaved bare...

Um...

Why does this goblin look a bit like a goblin?

To be precise, it's not just resemblance; this creature is exactly like that thing he had seen in the bank in Demon City.

Realizing the seriousness of the issue, Luo Yan was immediately shocked.

Damn!!

Not getting a goblin is bad enough, but to have a goblin delivered to him?!

Looking at the almost-new collar on his neck, it's likely not a free creature but one that was just bought from the Slave Market!

Is this even something a person would do?!

Wait a second—

It seems it really isn't something a person would do.

By the way, the difference between a goblin and a goblin is as significant as that between a rat man and a human, or a human and an elf. If he had known Demon City would send a goblin, he would have rather wished for them to send an Enchanting Demon!

Watching the silent Demon King standing before the "Demon Summoning Array," the goblin's face showed a clear expression of fear, and without a second word, he knelt on the ground.

"Oh, Oke!"

Luo Yan's face was stern, and he spoke with a murderous aura.

"...I am not in a good mood at all, you might have celebrated too early."

Celebration?

The goblin didn't understand at all what the Demon King in front of him was talking about; he was almost scared to pee, trembling and screaming in a high-pitched voice.

"Small, small didn't mean to celebrate! Small, small's name is Oke! I am here to help, help, help the respected Lord Demon King at the order of Lady Mia!"

Mia?!

Luo Yan was completely stunned.

"What does this mean... Wait! What does Mia have to do with this? My boss should have been Grien, how did it turn to that guy?!"

Is the Ministry of Internal Affairs your backyard?

This is outrageous!

Seemingly sensing the Demon King's anger, the goblin named Oke spoke timidly.

"My Lord, you might not know, behind Lady Mia is the Padelich family. They are one of the meritorious supporters who served the Demon God Bayele hundreds of years ago... Even if you don't know their strength, you must have seen this name in the history of Hell, right?"

Luo Yan glared at him.

"So what!"

What if it was seen in the history books?

There are plenty of people whose ancestors have appeared in the history books, any random obsidian stone in Demon City could hit several of them!

If it's in the Demon King Academy, there are even more of them!

He wasn't going to fall for this old trick!

Oke, sweating profusely and nervous, explained.

"So, Miss she is currently training at the Demon King Management Department, and your previous supervisor happily handed you over to her."

Luo Yan: "..."

Alright.

It seems that Senior Grien has sold him out.

That's just how it is then.

Watching the silent Lord Demon King, Oke cautiously said.

"Actually, you don't need to be so angry... Miss Mia actually appreciates you very much."

As he spoke, he wiped his hands on his shorts, cringing as he reached into his bag and pulled out a letter, presenting it respectfully with both hands.

"This is a letter she instructed me to pass on to you... Please be sure to read it promptly after opening."

Unwilling to trouble a goblin, Luo Yan took the letter, and upon opening the envelope, he was greeted with the scent of mandrake flowers.

True to an Enchanting Demon.

Even writing a letter, she didn't forget to apply her tricks.

Luo Yan skillfully chanted "dispel" in Draconic and easily broke the enchantment spell placed on the letter.

[Dear Luo Yan, do you remember Mia who sat behind you? Although it's regrettable that we didn't end up in the same office, it seems unexpectedly nice to work with you in this way, or rather, it's exactly what I wished for, haha.]

That smile was chilling.

And the truly ill-intentioned content awaited below.

[...To put it simply, for now, let us say I am studying at the Demon King Management Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which means I am your mana·ge·r.]

[From now on, you can report any issues directly to me, I am very eager to hear from a pet... oh no, a trivial Demon King. However, please take note, I hope you write up "Lady Mia" or "Sister Mia" in your letter, words that I love to hear. If I am in a good mood, maybe I can fight for a bit more additional support for you, haha.]

[Also, this goblin named Oke, I bought him out of my own pocket, costing me quite a lot. The slave trader assured me with a pat on his chest that this goblin is different from others, saying this guy was imported from the border between the Rhode Kingdom and the Empire Academy Federation. He not only understands the history of human countries but is also slightly knowledgeable about Isaacism's evil books and the Rune Secret Technique... The only drawback is that he is a bit weak, but no one would expect a goblin to play any role other than cannon fodder in a battlefield, right?]

[And, a Black Iron rank goblin, matched up with a Bronze rank trivial Demon King is just perfect, isn't it? Hahaha.]

[As for a knowledgeable goblin, don't even think about it, no goblin dares to go to that godforsaken place, let alone a goblin... Remember Rumi who sat next to you? That not-so-smart Fear Demon. Principal Ai Wen tried to send him over to you, and he literally peed himself laughing. It seems it even reached the cabinet, but in the end, his father settled it. It seems the only one willing to come is a guy named Egger, but it seems his family held him back.]]

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