[Name: Aracira]
[Race: Devil]
[Level: 45]
[Description: Record holder for Sales Champion among devils. Even during the thousand years the Dark Faction has been barely surviving, she has maintained mysterious cooperative relationships with many. A cunning and treacherous devil from Hell. New Occupation: Five-Star Contract Officer.]
[Note: Even a little girl knows you shouldn’t make deals with devils lightly. Because the best currency for such transactions is often your own soul. Once you’ve sold even your soul, you’ll have no chance left to turn things around.]
She had a pair of enormous ram’s horns, coiled like braids on either side of her temples, and a pair of broad bat wings on her back. Her entire body was tightly wrapped in a black bikini-style armor, with the exposed skin showing a fiery deep red, and her pupils a deep, heavy black. Aracira was a tall and voluptuous woman.
Bai Yue Ling’s eyes widened slightly.
Even after ten cycles of reincarnation, this was her first time seeing a living devil. This race was far too low-key. Even if you summoned them actively, they might not respond; but if they had a need, they would come to you on their own.
“Let’s get down to business…”
Wei Ji grabbed her staff again, staring coldly at Aracira. “It seems the devils have caught their breath over the last thousand years. A level 45 ‘salesperson’ is out running errands now? Another fool who doesn’t value their life dares to disturb this princess?”
“You misunderstand. In fact, over the past thousand years, devils have appeared on the surface less than ten times in total, and only dared to do sneaky, underhanded things. The rest of the devils have long been beaten into submission by the members of the Light Faction,” Aracira said with an awkward smile.
“I’m not interested in the current state of you devils, nor do I believe the nonsense you’re spouting.”
With a flick of her wrist, Wei Ji instantly enveloped the entire room in an invisible barrier. She said coldly, “Now, be honest with this princess—how did you teleport right in front of me? How did a devil from Hell break through the Palace’s magical barrier?”
“Easy, easy, no need for violence. I’m not here to fight,” Aracira said with a smile, trying to defuse the tension. “As for how I got here… well, of course, someone secretly opened a backdoor for me. But I can’t reveal that, I’m afraid. I am a professional with integrity and would never betray a client’s information.”
“Who?” Wei Ji pressed further.
“Actually, I had to spend the night with that client to get this chance to meet you.”
As she spoke, she kept backing away, her slender tail already subtly aimed at the floor. It seemed if Wei Ji made a move, she would immediately pierce the barrier and escape.
Wei Ji narrowed her eyes, then finally lowered her staff. “Fine. Then tell me what your proposed transaction is.”
Aracira’s smile grew even more pronounced. “Princess Wei Ji is indeed a sensible person, much better than Princess Xue Long, who wanted to run me through without a second thought.”
She cleared her throat, straightened her posture, and spoke with elegant courtesy. “Before the transaction, I have one more question… Has Miss Wei Ji truly given up on competing for the throne?”
“So it’s about the throne again…” Wei Ji smiled faintly. “What do you think?”
“I think you haven’t completely given up. What you said earlier was just to deceive General Taima,” Aracira said softly. “If that’s really the case, then our transaction can still proceed.”
“Hmm, good guess.” Wei Ji yawned lazily. “Are you done? If you’re done, get lost. This princess still needs to sleep with her wife.”
This attitude made it clear she had no intention of making a deal.
Aracira could see it too and gave an apologetic smile. “Then I won’t disturb Your Highness’s enjoyment any further.”
She appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly, she couldn’t help but sigh.
Over the past two years, she had spent a great deal of time secretly observing and analyzing Wei Ji’s personality, listing her as a potential client early on. In her view, this princess would absolutely stop at nothing to seize the throne.
Therefore, upon learning of Wei Ji’s fall from power, she had gone to great lengths, paying a hefty price, to secure this meeting opportunity.
She thought this deal was practically in the bag, but she never expected Wei Ji to seem like a completely different person, showing no interest in the throne and only thinking about women.
‘What could have caused such a change?’
‘Could it be… that otherworldly traveler?’
Before leaving, Aracira glanced at Bai Yue Ling, held in Wei Ji’s embrace, gave her a slight smile, and then vanished into flames.
“Looks like I’ll have to have those mages renovate the Palace barrier,” Wei Ji said with a pout.
Bai Yue Ling quipped, “Trying to make a throne deal with you now? What’s the difference between that and joining the losing side at the last minute?”
Wei Ji shook her head. “Devils are extremely cunning creatures. Yet, there are still plenty of fools who flock to them, throwing their souls into the devil’s money box. Even a three-year-old girl knows you shouldn’t make deals with devils casually.”
They might have continued, but the successive interruptions had dampened their mood considerably.
Just then, Bai Yue Ling suddenly felt a bit hungry—she hadn’t eaten dinner yet.
“Is there a Resurrection Point nearby? I want to log out first to have dinner.”
“The nearest Resurrection Point is in the Square, but it’ll take a while to walk there.” Wei Ji thought for a moment. “Can’t you just log out directly?”
“If I log out directly, I’ll leave behind an unconscious body that could be attacked,” Bai Yue Ling explained.
“Attacked? With me protecting you, no one can harm you,” Wei Ji said with a smile. “I certainly wouldn’t harm Xiao Bai.”
“Hmm… you have a point,” Bai Yue Ling nodded.
Wei Ji’s Dark Fall Value was 100%; she couldn’t possibly harbor any ill will towards her. Even if she got attacked while AFK, the system would help by taking over counterattacks. It wasn’t like there would be zero protection.
“Then I’ll head back to the real world for a meal. See you in a bit.”
“Okay~”
With a flash of white light, Bai Yue Ling’s pupils suddenly dimmed. Her entire person stood rigidly in place, motionless, as if she had lost her soul.
She had returned to the real world.
Only Wei Ji remained in the room.
At first, she just sat quietly at the table reading a book, but gradually, the “Charm Fragrance” naturally emitted by Bai Yue Ling’s body began to affect her.
‘Huff… I feel a bit hot and bothered. Has the temperature risen lately?’
Wei Ji’s delicate brows furrowed slightly, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.
Unconsciously, she drew closer to Bai Yue Ling, gently sniffing that alluring scent.
‘Haa… so fragrant…’
As the scent grew stronger, her gaze gradually grew hazy, finding it hard to resist the desire within.
However, just as she was about to touch Bai Yue Ling, the other’s body suddenly stiffly dodged away—the movement mechanical, as if driven by a program.
“An automatic reaction? Otherworldly travelers are really interesting…”
Wei Ji panted lightly, staring at Bai Yue Ling’s face for a long time.
The Charm Fragrance and her body’s instinctive craving for Bai Yue Ling’s vitality made her want to get closer, to possess her.
Suddenly, an idea flashed in Wei Ji’s mind.
‘How about… trying to see if I can hypnotize Xiao Bai’s body while she’s like this?’