Chapter 121 Enlightenment

In the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Demon City, under the majestic and solemn tower, stood a terrifying demon with horns on its head.

He was tall and strong, like a standing bull. His sturdy shoulders supported a set of heavy plate armor, like a towering steel wall. He had a diamond-enchanted short axe on his waist, the shiny axe blade was sharp and luxurious.

The deep and three-dimensional facial features were topped by brown curly hair, and the deep blue eyes exuded a cold and cruel light——

It was as if someone hiding in that tower owed him two million keiras.

Not to mention his handsome appearance, just his attire alone is enough to tell that he is extraordinary.

Or to put it another way.

If his ancestors had no military achievements, he would not have been able to get here wearing this outfit. He probably could not even get through the door of the Ministry of Internal Affairs before being stopped by the sentries on duty.

It was just before rush hour, and the surrounding demon civil servants all avoided him, fearing that a fight would break out and they would all be covered in blood.

This kind of thing happens from time to time.

Although the devil has a sound set of laws, your life belongs to you.

At this time, a graceful figure walked out from under the gloomy tower.

Under the pink fluffy bangs are a pair of bright eyes. The natural laziness and cunning exude a fascinating magic, as if you will fall into it involuntarily once you meet their eyes.

Judging from the wagging tail, Miss Mia seemed to be in a good mood today.

However, the moment she saw the iron lump under the stairs, an expression of disgust immediately appeared on that pretty face.

"Tsk, why are you here again?"

The tall and mighty demon looked at her indifferently, and a solemn and majestic voice came from under the heavy plate armor.

"I want an explanation."

The buzzing tone sounded silly. Mia yawned and didn't bother to answer, so she just shouted towards the sky.

"Grynn - there's a guy asking for your explanation."

The sound was loud enough to float to the top of the tower.

Knowing that he couldn't hide any longer, a rather helpless face gradually emerged from the shadow of the tower.

In the entire Demon King Management Department, apart from the director who is higher in rank than him, only this newcomer who just came in calls him by his name without any respect all day long.

A pair of eyes shot towards him like lightning.

Looking at the youngest son of the Dragun family at the bottom of the stairs, Green coughed lightly and said.

"You are Heno Dragun, right?"

"It is me," Xino stared at him with sharp eyes, removed the visor of his helmet, and completely released the buzzing tone, turning it into a sonorous question, "We, the Dragun family, fought for His Majesty the Demon God and opened up a vast and rich territory in the heart of mankind! And now, my father's body is still warm, and you have taken this territory back! No matter what, I can't accept it!"

In fact, it can't be said that the body is still warm.

Grien remembered that the bad news came in the middle of the year several months ago, but the actual defeat may have happened even earlier.

The most important thing is——

The Dragun family gave up the Demon Lord territory on their own initiative. No one forced them to do this.

Logically speaking, if Mr. Xinuo is not convinced, he should go to the patriarch of his family or an elder who has a say, instead of coming to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to ask for an explanation.

but--

What if the Dragun family's top brass acquiesced behind this? After so many years in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Grian was considered an old hand, and countless possibilities emerged in his mind in an instant.

"About this matter..."

His eyes moved and soon fell on the yawning Miss Padridge, and he protected her in front of him.

"...The maze below Thunder County is currently under the full charge of Miss Mia Padridge. You can ask her for details."

Mia, who was yawning, was slightly stunned. She narrowed her eyes and looked at the deputy director of the Demon King Management Department with interest.

“You bastard…”

Facing that dangerous gaze, Green coughed lightly and gave a calm reminder.

"Ms. Padrich... If I remember correctly, you were the one who took the initiative to propose taking full charge of the Demon Lord Territory of the Great Cemetery, wasn't it?"

Shino Dragun's gaze quickly shifted from Green to the young lady of the Padrich family, just like a ball passed on the court, and this time he seemed determined to not move away.

The Padrich family's special hobbies are no secret among the circle of high-level demons in the Magic City.

It’s obvious—

This person is the backer of the demon king who took over his family business! "That's true."

Mia snorted coldly, knowing that she was in the wrong, and let go of Grion who kicked the ball at her. She turned to look at a certain terror who was asking for an explanation.

This outfit is quite arrogant.

It was as if he was about to go to the front line.

"Well, I have no obligation to answer your questions, but since you came to me, I'll tell you. The core of the Demon King's Territory before Leiming County has been broken. The new core is running now, and it has nothing to do with the Demon King's Territory run by your father."

"In addition, the current Demon King is an outstanding graduate of the Demon King Academy. He was personally recommended to the cabinet of His Majesty the Demon God by Principal Ivan Kruger, and the cabinet ultimately approved his decision... It doesn't matter if you regard it as a decision made by His Majesty the Demon God."

"That's all because of the slander of the villain!" Xino Dragun roared in a low voice, "If His Majesty the Demon God really understood the contribution that the Dragun family made to that land, He would definitely stand on our side -"

"That's enough. Aren't you too arrogant? Can you guess what the Demon God is like?"

Mia narrowed her eyes slightly, like a sharp sword, piercing straight at the angry demon, interrupting his arrogant speech.

"If the Dragun family has any dissatisfaction, they can go to the cabinet of His Majesty the Demon God to seek an explanation instead of coming here to yell at us."

When she said this, she paused for a moment and raised her chin slightly.

"And if you're being frank, you're not even close to the current demon king."

"You!" Xino was furious, staring at her with eyes as big as copper bells and clenching his fists tightly.

Mia didn't care at all. She just giggled and changed the subject.

"But, I am a reasonable person. If you can convince the current Demon King of the Great Cemetery to agree to come back... it is not impossible to make a move."

Green glanced sideways to express his surprise, and once again refreshed his view of the Padrich family.

Not a member of the cabinet but can have a say in the cabinet...

The political resources controlled by this junior schoolmate are probably even greater than he imagined.

Um.

I have to think of a way to please him.

Upon hearing this, Xino's expression lit up and he involuntarily took a step forward.

"real?"

Looking at the excited youngest son of the Dragun family, Green coughed lightly and took over the conversation.

"Thanks to the generosity of the Padrich family... Normally this kind of thing is impossible."

Shino said immediately.

"Please let me use the teleportation array! I'll be there right now!"

After standing here for so long, this idiot used the word "please" for the first time.

However, after hearing his words, Mia's eyes narrowed dangerously.

"Hey, what do you think of His Majesty the Demon God's Internal Affairs Department? Your own backyard?"

She remembered that Luo Yan's strength was only bronze for the time being.

Although she didn't think this guy had the courage to attack the Demon King, no one could say whether he would use any special means.

For example, spiritual spells.

Faced with Mia's questioning, Xino was speechless for a moment and spoke quickly.

"I... didn't mean that!"

Grion gave the succubus a subtle sidelong glance and complained in his heart, "How dare you say that?"

However, he only dared to keep this complaint in his heart, there was no need to say it out loud and offend others.

Looking at the mindless terror, Mia found this guy more and more boring.

The EQ is too low.

She looks so-so, but she's not very smart...it's really hard to even muster the desire to conquer her.

As for strength?

Silver-level strength is too common in the Magic City, and this level is not worth showing off... On the contrary, this guy's strength has reached the silver level, but his spirit is like that of a small fry. She feels that he is not even as good as the cannon fodder on the front line.

However, it would be a good choice if he could bring Luo Yan back from the front line.

Some time ago, she learned about Hun Dun from her father. The vivid description frightened her so much that she couldn't sleep all night...

"Forget about the teleportation array, and forget about walking there. If you dare to look for him outside the Magic City, or send people to harass him... hehe, rebellion is a serious crime."

Hearing that serious voice, Xino's expression froze and he immediately spoke.

"I didn't mean that... and don't scare me! It's not your turn to test the loyalty of the Dragun family to His Majesty the Demon God!"

"I'm just giving you a friendly reminder. I didn't say you really want to rebel. Or do you have something to hide?"

Looking at Shino whose fists were hardened, Mia chuckled and ended the topic hastily.

"In short, you can only discuss this matter in the Magic City, and it must be when I am here."

Shino said angrily.

"What if he never comes back to the Magic City? Should I just keep waiting like this?"

"How could that be? The Magic City is his home, and he will be back soon."

As she spoke, Mia turned around and blinked at someone who was trying to stay out of the matter.

"Mr. Deputy Director, the Demon King of the Great Cemetery wants to ask for leave. Will you approve it?"

Hearing that unfamiliar name, Green sighed and said helplessly.

"You've already approved it, why are you still asking me why?"

Mia smiled sweetly.

"You still need to sign."

Without missing the step, Green said as he quickly went down the hill.

"Put the report on my desk tomorrow."

"Thanks, Senior."

Mia waved her hand, her tail swaying behind her, and left in a good mood.

Xino glanced at the back of the figure sitting on the Pegasus carriage, then looked at Grion and gave a noble salute to express his gratitude, then left with heavy steps.

After watching the two plague gods leave, Green finally breathed a sigh of relief and loosened his tight collar.

It is really unlucky to have such a subordinate who "obeys orders but not announcements".

But it was thanks to her that this matter could be resolved in a decent manner.

To be honest, although he didn't think highly of a certain junior, he still thought well of him.

The Dragun family is not a good family. Unless Luo Yan never returns to the Magic City, the two sides will always run into each other.

It is better to solve the problem early, while the resentment is not deep, than to drag it on.

And with the Padrich family mediating, there is no need to worry about any major problems.

At this moment, Green suddenly thought of Principal Ivan's instructions, and couldn't help wondering whether he should pass a message to the latter.

Thinking this, he walked to the door and threw a coin into the hand of the goblin driver.

It was not until he got in the car that Green suddenly realized something and smiled and shook his head.

“This is really…”

"Who is the succubus?"

As if he had heard the distinguished guest behind him mumbling to himself, the goblin pulling the cart smiled ingratiatingly and spoke to him.

"Hehe...Speaking of succubi, there was a succubus just now which was pretty good...Hehehe."

Grion glanced at the mean goblin and smiled without saying anything.

Is this what you can think of? "Pull your car."

…

Just as Grion was riding in the goblin car through the bustling streets towards the Demon King Academy, the Demon King's territory across half a planet was also bustling with activity.

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But the bustle here is different from that in Shanghai, and the noisy sounds are obviously much more chaotic.

At the Suzhi Square in front of the resurrection point, the sounds of hawking and shouting were endless, and the creaking sounds merged into one.

"A one-handed sword with dark characters! It comes with three swift dark characters! Ninety thousand dark coins! No cheating for anyone!"

“So cheap!!”

"Magic pistol! It shoots fast and accurately! Anyone want it?! One hundred and one hundred thousand underworld coins for one!!"

"Fuck! You're trying to rob me!"

"??? Can you say that again?"

"Yes, does anyone want clothes?"

"Compressed biscuits! Super long battery life!"

"What is this made of?"

"Don't worry about the ingredients, this is for your own good!"

"???"

Ever since the map of Misty Town was opened, players' gaming ideas seem to have been completely opened up, and all kinds of creative ideas have popped up one after another.

Looking at the skeletons setting up stalls and shouting, Shirley had a curious expression on her face.

“Are they selling something?”

Following her gaze, Helen's eyes fell on a stall selling clothes.

She saw a skeleton and a little devil chattering something she couldn't understand, as if they were bargaining.

"Maybe."

In a blink of an eye, the deal seemed to be done.

The skeleton soldier put a piece of silk fabric that looked like it was made of spider silk on his head and left happily.

Watching it leave, the little devil's expression seemed a little sad?

However, what is worrying is not the expression on the face of the little devil stall owner, but another thing.

Shirley widened her eyes and said in disbelief.

"Why didn't the skeleton give the money?"

Is it possible to buy things in the cemetery without paying?

Helen was also curious about this question, and said after thinking for a long time.

“Maybe it’s invisible money.”

I heard that ghost money is used in large cemeteries.

However, she had only heard about it and had never actually seen what it looked like.

The two night elves looked around the square for a while, but did not stay for long.

As a robed gecko acolyte came over, they quickly followed him along the winding mine to Ork's magic workshop.

When they entered the magic workshop, the Demon King was standing with a short goblin, facing a strangely shaped metal machine.

The goblin had a fawning look on his face, and he kept howling and flattering me, saying "You are worthy of being the Demon King."

To be honest, Shirley hated goblins.

In her impression, these little creatures were the ogres' followers, and were as rude as the ogres. Not only did they always come to the fourth floor to cause trouble, but they also smiled obscenely when they saw them.

But for the Demon King's sake, she simply ignored this guy.

Before the acolyte of the Palace Guard could speak, she looked at the back of the Demon King and spoke with great energy.

"Master Demon, what do you want to talk to Shirley about?"

Hearing the sound coming from the door, Luo Yan stopped what he was doing, turned around to look at the Guardian Monk standing at the door, nodded, then smiled at the two night elves.

"You've come just in time. I have a treasure that I was planning to show you."

The gecko monk nodded slightly and left, quietly leaving Oak's magic workshop.

"Baby?" Shirley tilted her head in confusion, her eyes falling on the oddly shaped machine, "Could it be this thing?"

Helen also showed a puzzled expression on her face and cast a puzzled look at the Demon King.

Luo Yan nodded and said with a smile.

"Exactly."

Shirley hesitated.

"But...it's just a machine, right?"

Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Oak's shrill scream.

"What do you mean it's just a machine?! How dare you underestimate the wisdom of the Demon King! Oak will never allow that! You pointy-eared idiot! You can't tell good from bad! @%#!"

Startled by the noise, Shirley came to her senses and glared at Oak fiercely, but she didn't expect that this goblin was so brave that he ignored her threat.

"Why are you yelling so loudly? Besides, don't you have pointy ears yourself?"

"Ouk is different!"

Oak puffed out his chest and spoke confidently.

"The Demon King said that Oak is the smartest goblin! Smarter than a gnome! Even though he has pointy ears, he's not stupid!"

Helen: “…”

Is there any difference?

Unlike her calm sister, Shirley was so angry that her teeth were itching. Just as she was about to teach this ignorant guy a lesson, she was stopped by a voice from the side.

"That's enough. I don't have time to watch you guys quarrel."

Seeing Shirley's anger about to explode, Luo Yan interrupted the quarrel of his minions with a cough and continued in a majestic voice.

"You are right. This is just a machine, but with its power, we can easily accomplish things that are difficult even with magic."

"This... how is it possible?" Shirley opened her mouth in shock, with an expression of disbelief on her face.

Guessing that she would have this reaction, Luo Yan asked.

"How far can you see with magic?"

Shirley raised the corners of her mouth confidently.

"If visibility is good, three kilometers is no problem!"

Based on her reconnaissance ability and proficiency in farsight magic alone, she was even confident that she could surpass her father who was at the gold level.

Seeing her confident look, Luo Yan smiled and continued asking.

"How detailed can you see?"

Shirley winked playfully.

"If Shirley is serious, she can even see the Demon King's pores!"

"Shirley!"

Helen warned her sister and then looked at Luo Yan apologetically, "I'm sorry, Lord Demon—"

"It's okay. I asked her." Luo Yan smiled and waved his hand. He looked at Shirley who looked aggrieved and continued to ask, "What about details finer than pores? Can you see them with your eyes?"

"Thinner than this?" Shirley, who was still feeling wronged a second ago, was suddenly stunned. She scratched the back of her head and muttered, "Can it be thinner?"

Luo Yan did not say anything, but placed a glass slide with sample solution on the card slot in the center of the instrument. Then he gently turned the circular gear on the side of a metal tube to adjust the distance between the lens and the eyepiece, and turned on the magic crystal lamp on the base.

Looking at the cylindrical metal part, Helen felt that it looked familiar, and suddenly remembered that she seemed to have seen it on adventurers.

"Is this... a telescope?"

I heard from the elders in the tribe that with the help of a tool called a telescope, humans can see places that are just as far away as with the use of magic without the help of magic.

certainly.

This thing is of little use in the Misty Forest, it is mainly used outside the maze.

Luo Yan smiled and nodded.

"It's the same principle as a telescope, just used in a different way."

Nearly a thousand years ago, Lint Isaac invented the telescope.

And it was from that time that people began to use telescopes in navigation, especially in navigation along the coast of the Whirlpool Sea.

However, perhaps due to his limited energy, Lint managed to make sophisticated instruments such as the steam engine and mechanical clock, but failed to make Leeuwenhoek's microscope.

That thing is actually much easier to make than a steam engine.

Moreover, compared with the steam engine, the microscope can obviously better help people in this world understand the world they live in.

Of course, thanks to his predecessors, Luo Yan did not have to start from polishing the lenses.

He purchased more than a dozen telescopes through Yinsong Town. He disassembled the lenses and calculated the focal length and reassembled them. With the help of Oak, he finally completed a microscope with a maximum magnification of 20×40.

The maximum magnification of 800 times is enough to see the outlines of blood cells and the structure of some body cells.

Looking at Shirley with a suspicious look on her face, Luo Yan did not continue to explain, but invited her to the strangely shaped microscope and simply told her how to operate the instrument.

The moment her eyes got close to the eyepiece, Shirley was stunned and cried out in disbelief.

“What, what is this?!”

In her field of vision, she saw bubble-like structures of various sizes, some still, some gently moving...some looked like lying snails, some looked like transparent earthworms, and some were so strange that she couldn't describe them.

It was like another world she had never seen before! Her eyes were glued to the eyepiece, staring at it motionlessly, as if she was completely immersed in it.

Helen had never seen such a shocked expression on her sister's face. She also showed an expression of surprise and couldn't help but look at the strangely shaped machine twice.

Is this thing really so magical? Looking at Shirley who was exclaiming in disbelief, Luo Yan answered her question in a gentle tone.

"This is the world we live in, or the world magnified 800 times."

"To put it loosely, most of the organisms you know are made up of these tiny 'cells'."

"Including us."

(End of this chapter)