"Nice job..."

Priest Matt nodded indifferently.

"His Majesty the Demon King has asked me to cooperate with you, so naturally, I will... What's next?"

Adela, the sheriff, stroked his chin and thought for a long time before speaking.

"Next... let me think, first we have to check the church's property, then spend some money to disperse those troublesome old nuns and replace them with new people."

"Also, we need to pick a few more orphans to train as your apprentices. During worship, just let them do the readings while you stand aside and act the part."

Even the local lord was deceived, the most difficult hurdle had been smoothly cleared.

As for those peasants who come to the church to pray daily, just deal with them casually... after all, they might never leave this small town in their lives, and their understanding of Saint Sis's doctrine depends entirely on the town's priest.

Even if they sneak a bit of their private agenda into it, unless it's too outrageous, no one would ever notice.

After all, the "judgement" of the whole town was in their hands!

Adela was surprised to find that he unexpectedly had a talent for such sneaky activities.

"This isn't good... I must have been a demon in my past life."

"Not very likely," Matt shook his head, having already adapted to the role of a charlatan, and said earnestly, "But it's quite possible in your next life, as long as you remain sufficiently loyal to His Majesty the Demon King, he will arrange your next life properly."

...

Elsewhere, on the second floor of the labyrinth.

The Little Demons, flapping their wings, returned to their nest—the altar called the Land of Nightmare.

"Damn it, boss!"

"Damn, something terrible has happened!"

"The Demon King! A new Demon King!"

"He's back!"

They flew while shouting loudly.

That sound, indistinguishable between a sneer and a scream, echoed through the jagged cave, causing numerous Little Demons to peek out, then duck back down.

In the distance, on the high obsidian throne in the center of the altar, slouched a regal figure exuding a sinister aura.

Her height was less than a meter, with legs making up half of it, her delicately attractive features radiated malevolence, and her crimson eyes and lips resembled spurting blood.

Apart from that, the most striking feature were the two slight horns protruding from her forehead. A pair of slender bat wings were folded behind her, and the tail that hung by her side was like a poised serpent.

Because the throne was so massive, she looked almost like a doll sitting there.

However.

Even though this ruler looked like a doll, none of the Little Demons present dared to defy her.

In front of her, these naughty creatures were as meek as lambs.

"The Demon King?"

Qianqian, leaning on the throne, narrowed her eyes, her cheek lazily resting on the back of her hand, her sharp fang gently scraping against her pinkie nail.

"What's the deal with this guy? Did you see clearly?"

The two flying Little Demons rushed to answer.

"An Enchanting Demon! Seems like an Enchanting Demon! He's super good at draining humans! All the humans in the labyrinth have been drained by him!"

"You're wrong! It's clearly a Vampire! He drained a human with one bite!"

"Enchanting Demon!"

"Vampire!!"

"It's an Enchanting Demon!!!"

The two Little Demons started fighting in the air, each baring their teeth at the other.

Seeing their leaders battle it out, one by one, Little Demons' heads quickly peeked out from the strangely shaped rocks, now cheering for the left side, now shouting encouragement to the right.

"Bite off her ear!"

"Tear her mouth apart!"

"The wings! Pluck out the wings!"

This bunch of creatures would start fighting at the slightest provocation, and Qianqian, sitting on the throne, was well accustomed to it.

She yawned and called out blandly.

"Enough."

Upon hearing their boss's scolding, the two fighting Little Demons jolted as if electrified, and immediately sprang to opposite sides.

"I sent you to the first level to survey the situation, yet you failed to even discern what he was about," Lord Demon King raged. "I really want to gouge out your eyes and stuff them into your mouths."

Two little demons, terrified, trembled all over, quietly landed on the ground, and prostrated without daring to speak.

Qianqian did not continue to torment them, her voice lazy as she continued.

"What about the group of Lizardmen? What's their status?"

Hearing the boss inquire, the two little demons quickly raised their heads and began chattering.

"Dead! They're all dead!"

"That quadruped snake was completely no match for him!"

"They were all chopped into eight pieces!"

"Damn, it was terrifying!"

"Damn, it might be another Diamond Level Demon that got involved!"

Listening to their disjointed report, Qianqian raised her index finger to her temple, seemingly organizing her thoughts.

Simply put, the new Demon King not only wiped out the Lizardman's troops but also dealt with the humans who were drawn to the commotion... That was the gist of it?

The explosion earlier was likely some form of Silver Level magic.

Daring to use such formidable power inside the labyrinth, the Demon King must have absolute confidence in his abilities... Even if it were Gold Level or even Platinum Level, she would not find it strange.

Of course,

this was just her speculation.

After all, strength isn't something written on one's face; one couldn't tell just by using the eyes, not to mention that she herself was only Silver Level.

Seeing her subordinates looking utterly helpless, Qianqian said in a lazy voice.

"Tsk... it's only natural for those traitorous creatures who flocked to the Dragon God to be cut into pieces by the Demon King,"

She felt not a shred of sympathy for those four-legged snakes, and even felt a schadenfreude urge to laugh.

However, if the Lizardmen were all wiped out like this, the Land of Nightmare would be in danger...

Clearly, she wasn't the only one who thought of this; the two prostrate little demons were equally cunning.

"Boss, what should we do?"

"Should we fight with Lord Demon King or... should we perhaps feign allegiance to that fellow for now?"

Qianqian glanced at them, pondered for a moment, then slowly said.

"No hurry, those quadruped snakes will keep them busy for a while. We can observe for now. Yousi, go probe the quadruped snakes' tribe under the guise of seeking an alliance. Mi Xi, you check out the Demon King, again under the guise of seeking an alliance... As for who to actually ally with, I'll think it over and decide."

If the Demon King is stronger, then they could betray the Lizardmen. If the Demon King is actually weak or not a Demon King at all, she wouldn't mind helping those four-legged reptiles to nix the threat in the bud.

Understanding the boss's intent, Yousi's eyes immediately lit up.

"It's just like the boss! Truly sly and cunning!"

Conversely, fear and dread appeared on Mi Xi's face.

"Ah?! I, I need to go over to the Demon King?"

With her right leg resting on her knee, Qianqian impatiently glanced at the cowering little demon.

"Do you have a problem?"

"No, not at all..."

Mi Xi, frightened, shrank his neck and quickly shook his head like a windmill, daring not to say a "yes."

"Then go quickly."

Qianqian waved her hand dismissively.

"Yes..."

After saluting Her Majesty the Queen, Mi Xi left with a mournful face, fluttering his wings alongside the schadenfreudian Yousi.

Meanwhile, at another location near the ruins on the first level of the labyrinth, Luo Yan, riding on Alakdo's back, was choosing his spoils of war.

One thousand elite Lizardmen, eight hundred human soldiers... plus their equipment.

This time he really hit Qin Shi Huang's electric door!

With an uncontrollable smile on his face, Luo Yan cheerfully ordered.

"Youyou, add two options in the reincarnation function—Zombie and Lizardman Zombie, with the requirement to reroll at Black Iron Level!"

"As for the cost of reincarnation and the contribution points necessary for revival, just handle it according to the previous rules."

Youyou, excited, responded.

"Received!"

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