Chương 26: The Essence of the Demon
In the lounge, the blue-haired diva was engaged in her final preparations for the performance, while the devoted makeup artist had completed her task and departed.
For a moment, the room fell into a hushed silence, interrupted only by the soft sound of the girl's delicate footsteps.
The door opened.
"Hmm? Sister Tethys? You're back? Did you forget something?" The girl inquired curiously without turning her head.
However, the response was not the makeup artist's smile.
Only a swift strike.
"Bang."
A muffled sound echoed.
The blue songstress gently collapsed into the indifferent man's embrace, gazing quietly at the unconscious girl's porcelain-like face. In Xiao Mu Yu's eyes, there was a chilling coldness.
(Ah, indeed, the real thing is far more beautiful than those posters plastered on the streets. Such a lovely young girl, even I am moved by her beauty. What do you think, human boy? Would you reconsider my previous suggestion? Don't you think it's a pity for such a stunning girl to be defiled by that repugnant middle-aged noble? Why not claim her purity for yourself?)
"..." Indifferently cradling the unconscious girl, Xiao Mu Yu walked toward the door, coldly asking, "How do you know she is still a virgin?"
(Hey hey… Isn't it simple? With my years of experience wandering the world, I can tell at a glance whether this little girl is a virgin. After all, for someone like me, a supreme being who has seduced thousands of women, the distinctions between virgins and non-virgins are quite evident.)
"You've seduced thousands of women?" he asked, his tone devoid of emotion, as the lounge door gradually faded behind him.
(What? You don't believe me?)
The demon's voice within his consciousness suddenly became agitated, as if deeply insulted.
(Do you think I'm like you? Looking serious on the outside while being as pure-hearted as a little girl within? Let me make this clear!!! I am a being utterly beyond you!!!)
(Compared to you, a hypocritical beast… Oh no, you, who have the heart of a thief but lack the courage, are even less than a beast. In comparison, I am the true scoundrel who has seduced millions of women!!!)
(Do you know what I enjoyed most in my past? Let me tell you!! It was completely conquering an innocent girl and making her fall hopelessly in love with me!! Then, after claiming her purity, I would heartlessly cast her aside!! What a delight that was!! Hahaha… Actually, if I were to count, the number of women I've been with far exceeds ten thousand!!! There are so many that they could probably form an entire legion!!!)
"..." As he walked through the corridor, Xiao Mu Yu offered a cold retort to the demon's boasting, "Aren't you a woman?"
(Gah?)
A heavy blow.
"..."
"..."
Silence, oh silence. Not exploding in silence but perishing within it. Amidst this quietude, Xiao Mu Yu traversed the empty backstage corridor.
It was not until the indifferent man ventured into a dark alley along the path he had come that the demon finally spoke weakly.
"Hey, human boy, when… when did you discover it? How long have you known?"
"Ah, it hasn't been very long, actually. I realized it when you were sealed within Xiaoxue," Xiao Mu Yu replied nonchalantly.
(I… Pfft…)
Within the confines of his consciousness, it seemed as though the sound of blood spattering echoed, and the next moment, the demon exclaimed in exasperation.
(We had only just met back then, right? That was five years ago! You call that not long? Are you trying to make a fool of me, you bastard?!)
"Isn't it? For you demons with your long lifespans, five years should be but a fleeting moment, right?" Xiao Mu Yu coldly inquired, tightening his embrace around the girl.
Due to the gray cloak concealing him and the girl's delicate face buried in his chest, to the occasional passerby in the alley, they appeared to be a young couple deeply in love, almost inseparable as they walked together.
(Alright, alright… you've bested me.)
Realizing that his true identity had been uncovered, the demon altered his previously hoarse tone. Although this softer voice could not compare to the enchanting melody of the blue songstress in Xiao Mu Yu's arms, it was far more pleasant than its original gravelly timbre.
(I'm quite curious. I thought I had concealed my identity perfectly and never revealed any flaws. So, how did you discover it?)
"No flaws can be the greatest flaw," Xiao Mu Yu replied coldly, his expression unchanged. "In truth, when you emerged from the ancient seal in the temple and chose to disguise yourself as a little girl to approach me and Xiaoxue, you left the most fatal flaw."
(Oh? You think that just because I chose to take on the guise of a little girl, it means I am actually female? Human boy, that's a rather hasty conclusion. You must understand that in such circumstances, I believe any demon would opt to disguise themselves as a little girl, regardless of their true gender.)
(You see, compared to men, approaching strangers as a woman is far less likely to raise suspicion. When a human is approached by an unfamiliar male, regardless of how harmless he may appear, their instincts will always be on guard. Women, however, are perceived differently.)
(Most women tend to exude a sense of fragility. While there may be some strong women among them, this does not alter the general impression of women as a whole. In comparison to mature women, young girls around the age of seven or eight hold a distinct advantage. If a girl is too old, it indicates maturity, making it difficult to achieve goals that require mischief or caprice.)
(Conversely, while younger children can act spoiled and carefree, their words are often dismissed by adults as "innocent chatter," right? Generally, the words of such young girls do not leave a profound impression on adults.)
(Thus, it can be concluded that girls around the age of seven or eight are the most suitable for achieving their objectives. This age is perfectly naive, situated in a balanced middle ground, making it exceedingly easy to approach strangers to fulfill their desires. So, what's wrong with me choosing to disguise myself as an eight-year-old girl to approach you and your adorable little wife?)
"Your choice, in itself, is not the issue. However, you became too immersed in your role, performing too convincingly. After all, if you were truly male, you would never have genuinely experienced life as a woman. Certain everyday behaviors would inevitably lack authenticity, revealing some flaws. Yet you, everything was perfect. Your performance bore no trace of imperfection, but that was precisely your greatest flaw," Xiao Mu Yu stated coldly.
(Uh… cough cough… Human boy, you truly are clever! Hehe… No wonder you are the man capable of devouring demon seals; you are truly formidable! So sharp! So handsome!!! You make my heart flutter, hahaha…)
Walking indifferently through the narrow alley blanketed in snow, Xiao Mu Yu coldly added, "Most importantly, beside the seal inscription in the temple, there was a note that clearly indicated your true form is female."
(...)
"..."
(What the hell!! You're not illiterate? Are you trying to make a fool of me?)
"..." Regarding the demon's outburst, the man's tone remained as icy as ever. "I said… do you believe me?"
(...)
In that moment, the demon felt deeply wounded.
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