After concluding her meeting with Fafna and seeing Qiaolin off, Gabriela sat in her study handling paperwork.
Very few matters had been submitted recently, so a simple review here was more than enough for her.
These were rare, leisurely days.
Gabriela actually wanted to personally take Qiaolin on a tour of the Demon King’s Castle.
However, her status made it inappropriate.
If outsiders saw them, it would inevitably lead to a flurry of gossip.
She didn’t personally care, but she was afraid Qiaolin’s identity might be exposed.
Besides, Fafna was clinging to his side.
Gabriela certainly wasn’t used to that.
She was the one who had invited Qiaolin to her territory first, so how did that woman end up benefiting?
Gabriela puffed out one side of her cheek, secretly seething with anger.
Even though she was the one who had impulsively sent someone to lure Fafna away, she hadn’t expected to fall for Fafna’s trick instead, allowing her to snatch Qiaolin away.
“Curse you, curse you, you piece of burnt coal!”
While Gabriela was quietly cursing Fafna, she didn’t realize the door had been pushed open a crack.
She didn’t pay it any mind at first, until a pair of hands as soft as if they had no bones were lightly placed on her shoulders.
Then, a mischievous yet concerned voice sounded near her ear.
“Who made our Lina angry again?”
“…It’s you, Demigula.”
“Lina, how did your perception not even notice me? You look like you have a lot on your mind. Is it still because of that black Dragon Princess?”
“Who else could it be but her…”
Gabriela said somewhat dejectedly.
Demigula naturally understood Gabriela’s frustration.
She was unwilling to watch her sweetheart be snatched away by another woman, especially on her own turf.
But whenever emotions were involved — especially topics regarding that man — Gabriela’s reactions became half a beat slower than usual.
She knew her old friend all too well.
“Alright, alright, don’t be angry. It’s rare that we have so little work on our hands. Why don’t we go out and play? Let’s relax a bit.”
Demigula smiled and pressed her cheek against Gabriela’s.
The girl hesitated for a moment before saying, “I want to go for a soak.”
Demigula’s eyes lit up, and she quickly agreed.
“Hehe, sounds good!”
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Under the guidance of Lockes and Loki, Qiaolin took in more of the sights and sounds of the Demon King’s Castle.
Among them, the “Demon King’s Arena” left a deep impression on him.
As the name suggested, this stadium, which could hold 10,000 people, was the place where the Demon King was born.
Countless members of the Demon Race had slaughtered and fought in this arena, with the ultimate victor being crowned the Demon King.
To this day, the arena remained in operation.
The Demon Race could still use this platform to hone their skills and satisfy their desire for combat.
Victors could even receive rewards from the Demon King or even challenge the Demon King herself…
However, challengers no longer had to worry about their lives.
Since the new policies had been implemented, every match in the arena was assigned a safety rating.
This ensured that everyone could fully display their skills while minimizing casualties as much as possible.
When Qiaolin and Fafna arrived at the Demon King’s Arena, they watched a few matches with great interest.
Even though they were all battles between those at the Mortal Rank, they were still exciting enough, and the prize money was provided by the government.
Fafna, however, did nothing but yawn repeatedly.
She even asked Lockes if she could go down and find a few of the sturdier ones to play with.
The young Vampire could only tell a small lie, explaining that outsiders were not allowed to participate in arena battles.
Fafna could only let the matter go.
“Where is the next interesting place?”
Qiaolin asked Lockes.
“Well, let me think…”
While Lockes was thinking, Loki offered a suggestion.
“I’ve thought of a good place to go.”
“Where?” Lockes looked suspicious.
Loki glanced at Qiaolin and said with ulterior motives, “I’m sure Mr. Qiaolin will like it.”
After several turns, they arrived at a bathhouse named “Pink Heaven.”
Lockes looked up at the sign and immediately felt that something was wrong.
“Why did you bring Mr. Qiaolin here? Loki, you should know he’s a human, and everyone inside is…”
“I understand, of course. Don’t worry, Mr. Qiaolin will be perfectly safe.”
“No, those succubi cannot be trusted. If something happens, neither you nor I can bear the responsibility.”
Lockes’ expression darkened, and he moved to lead Qiaolin away.
However, when he turned around, he found that Qiaolin and Fafna had already vanished.
While they were talking, the two of them had already slipped into the shop.
“I didn’t expect this place to still be here. I wonder if the owner is still the same as back then?”
Qiaolin looked at the decor, which was even more grand and exquisite than he remembered.
Even though the storefront was very different from years past, the fragrance drifting through the air triggered Qiaolin’s memories.
“Even the smell is the same as before. That succubus must still be alive,” Fafna added, having also caught the scent.
“Mr. Qiaolin, you’re moving too fast.”
Lockes caught up to them.
Before Qiaolin could react, Lockes tied a cloth treated with a special isolation magic over his face.
“Mmph… what are you doing?”
“Be careful, Mr. Qiaolin. The scent here makes people restless. Even a King-level Powerhouse will be affected if they stay here too long.”
Lockes was also wearing a cloth over his face as he spoke in a heavy voice.
Qiaolin didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
“I think this is just a place to bathe. You don’t need to worry so much, Lockes.”
Qiaolin smiled.
“We’ve been walking around the Demon King’s Castle all day, so it’s a good time to soak and rest.”
“This…”
Lockes was still hesitant.
If it were just Fafna in the group, he wouldn’t mind, but he wasn’t sure if a human like Qiaolin could make it out safely.
“Welcome, customers~”
A sweet, cloying female voice came from the counter.
Qiaolin followed the sound and saw a succubus girl who was petite in height but possessed an incredible physique.
The phrase “youthful face and large breasts” was the perfect description for her.
Qiaolin’s eyes brightened.
He couldn’t help but rub his nose, his gaze falling upon her.
Fafna naturally noticed his look, and in a fit of pique, she used her tail to squeeze his calf.
“Hiss — “
Qiaolin gasped in pain, and Fafna finally let go.
“Don’t worry, she’s the same height as you,” Qiaolin said to the dragon girl via telepathy.
“Hmph, this Empress just doesn’t like looking at those two lumps of meat. They’re just like Gabriela’s…”
“What does she have to do with this?”
As Qiaolin wondered, Loki had already stepped forward to negotiate.
“We want to book a bath.”
“A bath? For the four of you?”
“One? I don’t agree!” Lockes spoke up when he heard their conversation.
“Even if it’s a hot spring, we should be separated by gender! Don’t you think so, Mr. Qiaolin!”
Lockes had a look of panic on his face, but Qiaolin felt a bit awkward because he hadn’t cared about such things for a long time.
Fafna also tilted her head, looking at the boy with a face full of confusion.
“What is he talking about?”
“Maybe Lockes is just a bit shy,” Qiaolin explained to Fafna.
“Hmph, what a wet-behind-the-ears brat,” Fafna snorted contemptuously.
Lockes’ face turned a bit pale, so Loki had no choice but to book a separate room for him.
“Alrighty then! One luxury hot spring bath and one old, shabby bathhouse stall!”
Lockes blankly took the plaque for the shabby stall and then glared at Loki.
“Sorry, I have a limited budget. Her Majesty didn’t say I could expense this, so you’ll just have to suffer for now~”
Loki waved her hand at the boy and then led Qiaolin and Fafna away.
Lockes was left standing there, cursing in the demon tongue.
“Change this for me. I want the same one she has.”
Lockes threw the plaque back to the girl at the front desk.
“Oh, okay. I’ll give you a luxury hot spring bath as well. Also, handsome little Vampire~”
The succubus girl leaned in, puffing out her chest, and said flatteringly, “Would you like me to send in a few of our lovely sisters? It’s a unique feature of our shop. It’s free of charge and risk-free. Even if you get them pregnant, you don’t have to take responsibility~”
After hearing this, Lockes’ face turned bright red.
“Get lost!”
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