“But, how did he get in? He was clearly a low-level sleepwalker until just now.”

“I think I’ve eaten about ten demons in the meantime.”

The momentum that had been bubbling with envy and jealousy soon burst like a bubble.

Not only was she beautiful, but she was also estimated to be overwhelmingly superior in terms of physical strength at night, which was a virtue of Mongma, so no one dared to feel competitive.

As the sleepwalkers, angry but accepting defeat, wailed and made way for them, Aylet approached Reed.

“I came to pick you up because you looked boring.”

"also."

A smile appeared on the handsome man's face.

“Only you can save me.”

The meaning given to each and every moment was too great. But there was nothing I could do. Because I was sincere.

Reed grabbed Ailet's hand and pulled himself up.

He chose one person as the banquet hall requested. However, the guest of honor left the banquet hall as if he were serving the other person, escorting him with utmost care.

There remained a chivalric code of respect for the Supreme Being who did not kneel to anyone or bow to anyone.

Chapter 10. Reed's Scheme

[Your current Demon World Rank: 477 (Temporary)]

To enter the VIP area, I received help from the item that Elantia had.

It was an ornament I was wearing around my waist like a norigae, and its shape was like a bizarre dream catcher made of bones and barbed wire. It was a very devilish design.

[<Item> 'Nightmare Catcher'

A couple item where two make a pair.

It connects two beings and allows them to share many things.]

The part about couples is a bit tedious, but it was useful.

One is mine, and the other is Ellantia's, so I shared her sequence. The 477th that temporarily appears is also Ellantia's sequence.

Thanks to this, I was able to get Reed out of the banquet hall safely.

Now that it's all over, just relax and get some rest on the bed in front of you... 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

['The Scales of Justice' looks at the bed and can't contain her excitement.]

[The 'creative economy manager' mutters as if brainwashing people by saying that it is a prepayment-later relationship.]

My current location is a magnificent bedroom given to a VIP in the Demon King's Castle. As it is a space that has been put together with great care, the furniture and bedding look really nice.

But I didn't think I would be able to sleep comfortably. The reason was... .

Woof. Oooh. Ooooh. Ooooh.

As expected of furniture from the Demon Realm, all the wood was made in the shape of a human face. Usually, they would cry and say, “Wow, wow, wow,” but now they had a blushing expression and were making strange sounds.

<I feel sick. I'm going to get paralyzed if I sleep in a place like this.>

“That’s right.......”

It's so annoying. I'm dying of sleep.

As my eyes began to coldly lose focus, Reed solved the problem.

As he released a little of the chaos evil, the human face hid its face in fear. Thanks to this, everyone became quiet and became normal furniture.

“I got rid of it.”

“Awesome, Reid.”

Now I can sleep comfortably.

I was already tired. Because of the 'Strange Intoxication' debuff, I had accumulated two days' worth of fatigue, so at this moment, there was no temptation more fatal than the bed in front of me.

I didn't know anything, so I just laid down and looked. The moment I buried my face in the pillow, I thought this was paradise. In reality, it was hell.

“Ah, I really like it.......”

Through my closed eyelids, I felt the brightness of the room drop. I thought Reed had magically blown out all the candles. But then.

One side of the bed sank heavily, and I felt something ticklish and soft against my bare shoulder.

What could it be?

As I barely lifted my blurry eyelids, I saw something unexpected.

“.......”

Reid was sitting on the bed, looking down at me.

What, what is this?

I was so sleepy. I felt like I had to run away from here. But I failed to get up.

Reed was leaning closer to me, one arm supporting his weight on the sheet. It was as if I was trapped by him.

“.......”

“.......”

For some reason, my heart started pounding.

Reid seemed calm, as if the commotion was only my fault. He just looked down at me with an expressionless face.

If it weren't for the black hair slowly flowing down her shoulders, I would have thought time had stopped.

If this strange standoff continues forever, it could happen.

This won't work. I have to say something, something.

"why......?"

“Because I was lying down like a fool.”

“......Yeah, why is that?”

“I wondered what his intention was.”

I intend to sleep.

The answer was stuck in my throat and I couldn't say anything. Instead, only dry saliva rolled down my throat.

Only then did I begin to read things I had briefly overlooked because of fatigue.

Bedroom. Lead. Alone.

'Eww!'

Reed laughed and pointed that out while I was screaming internally.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve beaten a noble knight, so aren’t you feeling too defenseless?”

“That... I think it’s still gentlemanly enough even though I’ve beaten it up.”

“Oh, I never meant for it to look like that.”

Another dry spit ran down my throat.

Every time he spoke a word, the air in the bedroom °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° seemed to become strange. It became urgent to refresh the mood.

“Oh, that’s right, Reid! I have a question for you.”

"huh."

“If you want to talk, you have to sit down first.......”

“You might be tired, so you can do it lying down.”

“.......”

“I like my current posture too.”

He slowly closed the distance between us, bending down. I felt his black hair tickling my cheek, and my heart started to ache.

I thought he would stop here, but he kept getting closer as if he was testing my limits.

What should I do, what should I do?

My head, which had become a vacuum, was unable to make any decisions. I just froze, forgetting to even blink.

In the meantime, Reed steadily got closer. For some reason, I felt like I was running out of oxygen.

“Huh.”

I inhaled loudly without realizing it.

Just then, as his chest began to swell with air, Reed was stopped.

“.......”

He paused and remained still for a while. His half-open eyes seemed to be looking slightly lower than my face.

“......A gentleman.”

He straightened his upper body as if he was stepping back. His eyes were slightly squinted with an inexplicable discomfort. Of course, it was only for a moment, and he soon returned to his usual relaxed expression.

I don't know what the change of heart is, but for now, I'm glad.

“I'll wake you up.”

“Oh, no, it’s okay.”

"okay."

He got out of bed, pulled out a stool, and sat down facing me. It felt like a safe distance had been secured.

I let out a sigh of relief without realizing it, but Reed was watching me intently.

"shake......."

“I didn’t do it.”

Caught it.

Reed sat with his legs crossed and his head tilted slightly to the side.

I had a suspicion that they had calculated even the degree of dishevelment to make it look the most attractive.

If not, then there is no reason why I can't take my eyes off that face, no matter how handsome it is, that I always see it.

“So what’s the question?”

When I heard the plain tone of voice, my head snapped back to normal.

“Ah, that. I didn’t properly hear why you suddenly asked to come to the Demon King’s Territory of Inferinos. I wish you would tell me what your purpose is, what your plan is.”

“Oh, I forgot.”

Reed answered willingly.

“I came here to make sure that the trash cans can live happily inside their trash cans.”

“What? Really?”

“Why are you surprised?”

“You’re saying that the demons won’t care about the royalties and will just keep them in the demon world.”

"yes."

“I didn’t know you would act for humans.......”

I guess he read the half-belief in my eyes as I stared at him blankly.

He revealed the motivation behind the plan, perhaps feeling the need to appeal to authenticity.

“Because you want it.”

"......me?"

“No one can move me except you.”

“Uh, um, really? Oh, thank you.”

“No problem.”

I guess his heart still hadn't calmed down from what happened earlier. He reacted unusually to trivial words.

As expected of a master planner, Reed was very serious about making plans. That's why he shared with me what was on his mind in a serious tone.

“If I borrow the power of the Rule Maker, I can establish laws that apply to the entire Demon World. I plan to make good use of that... but there’s one problem.”

“What is it?”

“I hesitate to execute the plan because an important condition has not yet been met.”

“......I’m asking just in case, but the condition doesn’t mean that I have to become the Demon King, right?”

“That’s right.”

A quick affirmation came back. Even though I squinted my eyes as if to show him off, he remained steadfast.

“What do you think, Ailet Rodelin? Have you ever thought about becoming corrupted?”

“Is it something that can be said so easily?”

“I tried it and it wasn’t that bad.”

“.......”