Diary of Guarding Monster Girls

Chapter 824 - 423: It’s Great to Be Alive... Eh?

That is... a study filled with all kinds of books.

The Demons do not like reading.

For Demons, they would rather smash their enemies directly than resort to any flashy methods.

Books, in this vast Abyssal Hell, are only of interest to the Demons, who send people to collect some to decorate their facades.

"...Never thought you would enjoy collecting knowledge," the tall wolf-headed Demon withdrew his gaze and bowed respectfully to the Lord in the center of the study.

"Why, does it seem strange to you?"

The Demon Lord raised his eyelids and smiled, "Can’t I collect it? Am I unworthy? Hehe~"

His tone was gentle, his laughter enchanting, making people’s hearts itch, but after hearing it, the wolf-headed Demon lowered his head even further.

He clamped his tail tight, clenched his teeth, and lowered his posture, almost prostrating on the ground.

"No! My Lord, you misunderstand! That’s not what I meant, I just thought of my master upon seeing these books."

"My master also respects knowledge and has been collecting all kinds of ’living books’ from the Mortal Realm for years. If you need, my master can send you some."

The wolf-headed Demon Dar, who came here as an envoy, felt his heart pounding furiously, aware that the situation was critical and he could not afford to let his guard down.

The person before him was a young Demon Lord who ascended by killing the previous lord twenty years ago.

She was still young, her ambition far from satisfied, eager to expand her territory further, and wanted to assert her power to the Lords of a few surrounding layers of the Abyss, making them retract any thoughts of capturing her as a slave.

Bloody Thorn Flower·Lilith, an Epic Level Enchanting Demon, the current Demon Lord of the Desire Plain.

Unlike ordinary Enchanting Demons who rely on their bodies to float between powerful allies, she is an extremely combative and brutal Demon.

She mastered a special progression path for Enchanting Demons, which not only empowered herself but also enabled others of her kind to become like her.

Turning those who were not adept at combat into a cluster of sharp thorns that sap flesh and blood.

Under her command, there were nearly ten specialized Enchanting Demons who had advanced to the special class of ’Thorn Judge’, powerful.

Besides her personal power and influence, needless to say, Lilith has maintained fairly close ties with many Demon Lords over the years.

Before advancing to Epic Level, she, along with several ’friends’, once killed a Demon Lord who attempted to forcefully engage with her, and divided everything of the deceased.

Lilith looked down at the motionless wolf-headed Demon, a disdainful smile briefly flashed at her mouth, and she shook her head casually:

"Haha! Thanks for his kind offer, but ordinary books will suffice, please don’t send those fragile mortals whose arms and legs have been severed over."

The so-called ’living books’ are actually mortals forcibly infused with knowledge, used by some strong members of the Evil Faction as a cheap and convenient special storage method.

But due to the limitations of the medium, they are also prone to damage and need regular replacement, so their range of application is not wide.

Lilith didn’t find this method problematic, nor did she find it interesting. She said carelessly, "If they were really sent over, hehe, I’m afraid my hungry children might accidentally break them."

Although Lilith refused Dar’s proposal, he breathed a sigh of relief, knowing he barely made it through this ordeal.

Secretly grateful, he maintained his prostrated posture and replied, "...Yes, I understand."

Lilith smiled at seeing the envoy relax, not exposing it, and said casually: "As for those proposals you mentioned earlier, well, you may leave first, I’ll consider them."

"Also, a word of advice, no need to prepare contracts, they are meaningless."

"Your master, although not weak, just arrived at the Abyss from Hell, and I imagine doesn’t know the rules here."

"In the Abyss, there’s only one rule, and that is—there are no rules~"

She licked her lips with delight and said with a smile: "Here, that contract in your arms won’t be effective, its only difference from a blank paper is the words on it."

The Demon mocked the ignorance of the outsider with derision and jested playfully.

She then changed her tone: "However, his proposal is indeed quite interesting, I’m rather intrigued."

"I’m not worried about whether he will betray me in the future, nor should he think about restraining me. Deals can be made as long as the benefits are sufficient."

"And currently, his offer isn’t enough to make me keep his secrets."

In summary, Lilith’s principle can be reduced to three words—pay up more!

Dar was not surprised by Lilith’s extortion, even relieved, as he feared she wouldn’t ask for anything!

"Understood, what else do you want? I’ll inform my master."

Lilith said leisurely, "Don’t be nervous, my demands aren’t difficult. I just want your master to use his influence in the Mortal Realm to help me find someone."

"Who?"

"The specifics my children will introduce to you, as for now, you should go rest."

"Also, a word of advice..."

"If you want to play with my children, you can, but remember not to go overboard."

And just as the wolf-headed Demon was about to explain he wouldn’t do such things, the Lord lazily waved her hand and said casually:

"Remember, if you feel your body can’t hold up, make sure to save the energy to flee early, otherwise when you faint under them, don’t say I didn’t warn you."

Dar: ?

So, the one who might be in danger is actually me?

"I, ah? Uh...oh!"

...

After casually dismissing the wolf-headed demon, Lilith stretched lazily in her seat and muttered to herself:

"After all these years, where exactly did you go? My dear sister, you wouldn’t have truly died so silently, right?"

"If that’s the case, then the way you died would be terribly funny... hehe."

Mocking her sister whose fate was unknown, Lilith turned her gaze towards the corner of the study.

There, lay a worn-out ancient tome.

The tome’s cover was ragged and scarred, as if someone had kicked it off a cliff.

Its fate seemed miserable, the one who kicked it showed no regard for such a precious book.

However, the tome had been enhanced with special magic, solidifying the time on it, preserving it at the moment it was picked up.

Even after hundreds of years, it hasn’t changed at all, maintaining its original appearance.

It appears the one who collected the book valued it greatly, cherishing it dearly.

"Humph, making things so troublesome, who cares whether you’re dead or alive... hmm?"

Just as Lilith was about to retract her gaze, she suddenly widened her eyes.

"What is this?!"

Just now, Lilith had seen with her own eyes.

The tome, which hadn’t had any reaction for many years, slightly trembled, as if indicating its former owner had returned.

"Hmph... are you truly still alive?"

"Damn woman! I knew you wouldn’t die so easily."

"Since you’re alive, hurry back! You took my money and left, haven’t returned to pay it back all these years, hmph!"

She glared venomously at the tome, threateningly saying: "When the time comes, I’ll definitely settle that interest with you!"

The Demon Lord muttered angrily, cursing the heartless person hiding somewhere.

A moment later, she took a deep breath, stretched again, and slumped back in her seat, staring blankly up at the ceiling, murmuring:

"You’re still alive..."

Hoo.

As the Lord gently exhaled, all the lights in the room went out, leaving no one able to see.

After a long while, a sound came from the darkness, resembling a mixture of crying and laughing.

"It’s good you’re still alive."

"Really good."

...

...

Flora’s eyelashes trembled slightly.

Then, she suddenly opened her eyes, trying to complete the words she hadn’t finished saying before.

"Master, I... hmm?"

But Flora quickly froze.

Because she didn’t see that man, but rather a mysterious figure.

["Hi~"]

After awakening, Flora saw a beautiful stranger, smiling happily and greeting her warmly:

["Little one~"]

["Welcome to the afterlife!"]

Flora: "Hmm?"

???

I’m dead!!?

["That’s right, you..."]

The Divine raised a finger, lightly poking the demon’s head, smiling as she said:

["You’re already dead~"]

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