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Capítulo 12: Luna’s quest

Novice's mage robe.

Introduction:

A robe that once was worn by a foolish novice who desired to prove himself. He stormed the camp with bravery, only for the hobgoblin to trample him like a flea. Intrigued by the robe's design and smooth fabric, it kept it despite the size difference.

Protection against mana +5

Energy regeneration +5%

Note: The engravings are rudimentary, but you won't walk around with those ragged pants anymore.

"Hahaha. Nice haul, guys! Retrieve the cleaver and other weapons, too. Even if their quality is low, we can sell or melt them."

He chuckled, passing his short arms inside the robe and feeling its smooth texture kiss his skin.

With its dark appearance and sparkling gray engravings, he went from a bare chested imp to a well-dressed little demon befitting his lord's status.

As the camp buzzed with movement again, he focused on the short papers, making their information appear.

[Warehouse blueprint x1]

[Basic barn blueprint x1]

[Goblin hut blueprint x1]

[Marketplace blueprint x1]

"Sweet!"

His fangs glinted as his smile reached his eyes.

He could build the two buildings he needed most and begin his lord's journey. With all the wood they scavenged from the camps, he would only need stones to upgrade his hut to the second level! And with all the carcasses, even if he wouldn't touch goblins' meat even with a pole, the other lords would rush to trade.

'I need to abuse the early stage. I can also build a barn for Bart and capture some rabbits and boars. We'll keep the good meat and sell the monsters'.'

After all, he would take care of his citizens and provide them with the best. As for the others? They could trade or starve, and see their people rebel after a few days.

But he knew their needs would transform. The longer they survived, the easier it'll be to procure food, making this seven-day grace period critical. 

"Let's head back. Carry as many things as you can for now."

Heeding his command, the busy demons rushed to him.

Shihan manipulated her shadows to build a rough cart. The others piled the wood and carcasses on it before pushing it to the territory.

His brows rose in intrigue at her ability, realising demonic energy had practical uses outside combat.

'I'll swallow my pride and ask her how she does it in private.'

He nodded, moving to carry the cleaver and a few logs on his shoulders.

The several hundred kilos pressed down on his short body. Yet, each step made him marvel at his newfound strength. If not for his aching ribs, he could even carry more!

'I wonder if I look like an ant carrying oversized items from above.'

A chuckle escaped his self-mocking smile as he focused on the obsidian weapon taller than him.

Hobgoblin's dark cleaver

Introduction: A gift from the goblin god Xorth. After destroying a lord's territory, he promised its previous wielder a chance to rise in their society and evolve.

Level requirement: 7

Strength +15

Energy condensation: The cleaver imbues its edges with its wielder's affinity, making it a threat even in the hands of a child.

Note: A sturdy uncommon blade. It's too big for you, though.

"Incredible!"

He whistled, unbothered by the size. He didn't have to be the one wielding it, anyway.

His eyes darted to his companions and lingered on Bart's bulging muscles.

'He'll become a terrorising menace if he uses it.'

However, he shook his head the next second.

While the demon would sweep his enemies with it, he wanted to use his knowledge and proficiency in herding to supply the territory with food.

'Garduck will do. He is less powerful but more agile. His technique is polished, too.'

He nodded before his territory's ethereal walls met his eyes, and the nearby running river's soothing sound filled his ears.

The moment he stepped inside, Luna came to them, eyes narrowed into slits.

Before she could talk, he threw the logs he carried to the ground, planted the cleaver between them and spoke.

"All the resources are yours. But I'm willing to buy the cleaver and food back."

Contrary to his expectations, lips twisting in a sneer, she snorted.

"Keep this trash to yourself. Build a castle for me instead. I want a grand bathroom with flowing, clean water, a royal grand hall, and a fully furnished bedroom. If you do it before the month ends, I'll consider becoming your subject."

He noticed how her crossed arms squeezed her chest and the solemn look plastered on her face.

'Her demands are extravagant.' 

His finger tapped on his cheek as he pondered for a second.

"I'll build it. But I want your support during this month." 

With her strength and potential, he would see it as an investment. After all, he would have to reward his meritorious subjects, anyway.

"I'll help you raid camps, but don't count on me for menial tasks like hunting, transporting, or building."

He nodded, outstretching his small hand to seal the deal.

Yet, he noticed the hesitation dancing in her eyes and her trembling hand gradually extending.

DING

The moment they finally touched, a prompt appeared before his eyes, making him understand why.

[The succubus Queen Luna issued you a quest. Complete it to prove you aren't like the ordinary demons lusting over her body or demonic essence to repair her shattered trust.]

[Reward: Loyalty +25.]

[Failure: Loyalty -55. She'll do everything in her power to kill you and will never trust anyone again.]

'She must have faced betrayal more than she wants to remember,' he thought, a bitter taste filling his mouth as he took her beautiful figure in.

'But it's true she has a nice body...'

A scarlet blush colored his cheeks as his eyes lingered on her black and red leather outfit before returning to her green eyes hastily.

'Focus on her eyes, bad boy. Better focus on the territory!'

Pushing her attractiveness to the back of his mind, he retrieved his hand before stepping to the center, where his three buildings lay and took the blueprints out. 

DING

[Newby buildings are automatically built. For the advanced ones, please recruit or form artisans.]

[Fifty units of wood detected. Consume ten to construct the warehouse?]


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Fists trembling in excitement, Adam pressed yes.

Ten units vanished in front of the subject's confused eyes before a spectacle of sparks followed.

Animated by an unnatural power, light condensed into a spacious building a hundred meters square before the campfire.

It solidified a moment later, glistening with a polished wooden glow that caused his heart to beat faster.

Unable to contain himself, he rushed back to his territory's entrance and gripped the hobgoblin's carcass.

Instantly, it disappeared in a sea of brilliant particles, and a notification rang in his mind.

[Hobgoblin dismantled.]

[Obtained: unit of food x5, tier one core x1, goblin's rough wall blueprints.]

"It works! It even ignores the body's charred condition!"

Exhilarated by the mechanic, his fists cut through the air in a triumphant pose.

With the warehouse, life would become so much easier for everyone.

Without wasting time, he turned to his subjects and called for the last two who guarded the place during their expedition.

"Return to the goblin camp and bring all the logs we left there. Kill any beast on the way and bring back their carcasses. Today, no one will sleep on the ground!"

However, his subjects shook their heads, tapping their legs on the ground and far from pleased by the excellent news.

Garduck stepped forward, rolling his eyes at his lord's flushed face and the wide grin splitting his face.

"You can't do that. Focus on building more facilities and improving your own house first. Look at it! It'll collapse if any of us blow on it!"

Before he could ask, Luna snickered.

"The lord's house is our territory's pride. No demon will serve a beggar. Show them riches and power. Make them dream of what they can get by serving you. No one will take you seriously if you don't."

'Says the one who wants me to build her a castle.'

His lips stretched into a wry smile as he gazed at them.

"Everyone will have his own house in my territory. You can sleep outside if you don't like it, but I'll never let my citizens suffer from the cold or aching backs. Worse case, consider it an investment to make you wake up each day in perfect condition and ready to fight!"

Pensive frowns reaching their horns creased the seven demons' brows as they considered his words. Even if they didn't mind sleeping on the forest's soft soil, they wouldn't refuse a soft bed and a warm home.

Still, they didn't agree with Adam's management. They needed defenses, war facilities and an imposing demon lord's mansion more than comfort.

Fortunately, Adam eased their worries by assigning new tasks.

"After you retrieve the materials, you'll split into two groups. One will hunt while the other chops wood. We'll have enough resources to build everything that way."

After begrudgingly agreeing, they moved to work with heavy steps, leaving him and Luna alone.

Neck reddening, his eyes slipped away from the lethal beauty's gaze, and he focused on his work.

Excitement returned as each time he touched a log, it disappeared in a flash of light, and a notification rang.

[Obtained: unit of wood x40.]

He focused on the twenty goblins carcasses next, heart pounding at the potential rewards.

[Obtained: unit of food x40, core x6, goblin's hut blueprint x2.]

Yet, disappointment froze his heart, and he clasped the back of his neck as he discovered the terrible drop rate.

'Only six cores? What a scam! I already have those blueprints, too!'

Lips twitching, his heavy steps echoed as he walked to the territory's center and took out the market's blueprint. 

[Consume twenty units of wood to construct the market?]

Hoping to sell those blueprints and the meat, he smashed the yes option.

Despite their rough appearance, they were still usable houses after all. He also doubted mere forest beasts could drop them or that another lord would be foolish enough to raid a camp on day two.

As he strategised, light danced again and formed a beautiful building emblazoned with a pouch spilling gold coins.

However, he saw no door, understanding he had to manage it through his interface's market tab.

But first, he wanted to check the chat to see how the other lords fared and if they still tried to buy food.

The familiar fiery window wafting green flames appeared before his eyes as he leaned against the market's smooth wall.

[Greatest imp: This damn place! I set my territory, but even the insects inside are trying to kill me! Fortunately, the demons I summoned are strong... too strong. Each time I cross their eyes, I can't help but shudder. And why don't I have a warehouse when everyone does? Please help me leave the demon realm.]

A pang of sadness hit him as he read about the poor lord's situation. After all, he could have shared it.

[Lord 6369: Bro, are you for real? What demon would trust others and put his resources in a warehouse? I think you rolled the wrong number on fate's dice when reincarnating. Good luck, though! You are the last demon lord.]

[Behemoth: I think another one said he had no warehouse yesterday. He might be a demon, too.]

[Adam: Yup. I got the blueprint today. Who needs meat?]

The chat blurred after his answer, spammed by curious but mostly hungry lords.

[Hamburger lover: Man, food management is so hard. I don't know how you can stock it. The more I summon, the more I have to feed these good-for-nothing subjects. They can't even catch a chicken!]

Upon reading the last message, he grinned. Compared to humans or other races, his demons were violent and ruthless.

'I believe my regular citizens are much stronger than their fighters.'

He chuckled, his back colliding with the wall behind him.

Then, he checked the exchange rates on the market tab, ready to make a killing.

[Wood to food 5:1]

[Stone to food 5:1]

[Iron ore to food 2:1]

"Hehehe. They snatch any food the second it appears, leaving the demand shot through the roof, but no offer."


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