Chapter 21: Undercurrents Stirring

Leoni's mind was in turmoil, with Viola's promise, Miss Wuya's uncharacteristic confession, and the hostility from the male demons...

Leoni suddenly felt caught in the middle, somewhat trapped in a difficult situation.

On one hand, his special constitution, now unsealed, would continuously help him passively gain the favor of the opposite sex. Even if he wanted to avoid it, it would be futile unless he, like Miss Wuya, chose to seclude himself in a place without people. Otherwise, he would certainly be entangled by various older sisters.

If among those deeply infatuated with him, there was someone with intense possessiveness, Leoni or those around him would face great danger. It was no different from holding a time bomb.

On the other hand, males in this world seemed to be very hostile towards men like him who were attractive and liked by women. Leoni was aware that this hostility was mostly born out of jealousy, but it also proved something: if Leoni didn't handle his relationships with women well, he would be even less welcomed among men...

Was this also a trap set in advance by that playful goddess? How despicable.

Now there was another dilemma for Leoni to choose from: the matter of the Elf Peninsula and the demigod.

Miss Wuya must have discovered something during the soul link; otherwise, she wouldn't have suddenly urged me to seek the demigod.

To live normally in this world, he had to resolve the trouble left by the goddess. To solve this problem, he needed to go to the Elf Peninsula for answers, which meant Leoni couldn't escape this ordeal.

Back in his room, Leoni curiously looked in the mirror and noticed that the level information displayed above his head seemed to have been updated, becoming more detailed.

[Lv. 10, Mature Succubus, Representative Skill: Magic Refraction.]

He didn't expect that absorbing Miss Wuya's magic power would result in a two-level jump. 'No wonder she was a level 63 "big boss"'

Viola had mentioned that there would be some changes as the level increased. Perhaps after reaching level 20 or 30, I would be able to see more things.

'What did Magic Refraction mean? I don't remember learning any spells like that...'

Well, I will leave everything for tomorrow when visiting Miss Wuya again. All the paths that could keep me alive pointed towards her, and I might also learn something about Viola's whereabouts from her.

I should have just stayed at her place. What's the big deal about being pushed back a bit? Just endure it and it would pass.

Restless, Leoni decided to visit the library to read some books on magic and general knowledge of the world. He wanted to be well-prepared before his life underwent major changes. He didn't want to rely on Miss Wuya for everything and end up being useless. That was not the future Leoni envisioned for himself...

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"For Your Majesty's safety, I advise against leaving the Demon Queen's City in the near future."

"But the situation in the borderlands is turning chaotic. The local defense forces alone can't suppress the uprising. I need to personally lead the central demon army to take action. It's necessary."

In the meeting hall of the Demon Queen's City, all the Demon Queen's confidants, the high-ranking officials of the company, and the leaders of demonic organizations gathered to discuss solutions to the current situation in the demon world.

Anna, who was previously threatened by an unknown force, had already sensed that the relative stability of the demon world, which had been maintained for so long, was starting to crumble.

In fact, ever since the Demon Queen started to get close to the human world, there had been continuous internal opposition in the demon world, but it had never been as strong as it is now.

The company's stance was clear. Apart from supporting the current Demon Queen's rule out of respect, purely in terms of interest, the company's continued development depended on the magical power transported from the human world. Having a Demon Queen who viewed the human world with an open mind was not easy, and Anna didn't want to start building relationships and sorting out domestic affairs all over again.

Viola, whom Leoni had been constantly thinking about, was sitting next to Anna. She hadn't seen Leoni for more than a week, and the unpleasantness before their separation was making her increasingly anxious. However, Anna had clearly stated that in such a situation, they should not let personal feelings disrupt their judgment, as it could spoil the bigger picture.

Ever since being brought back by Anna, Viola had been bombarded with various unexpected issues. She, who had always enjoyed a peaceful life in the Succubus Academy, had never imagined the demon world to be in such turmoil.

Now, it wasn't just the company's business that was greatly affected; even the rule of the Demon Queen might be under threat.

"Your Majesty, if you intend to go to the borderlands to suppress the rebellion, I will mobilize all my troops to assist you at the first notice."

"Absolutely not, Your Majesty! The rebellion in the borderlands is not our primary problem. This could very well be a trap to lure you out of the Demon Queen's City!"

Anna, agitated, stood up and slammed the conference table, her gaze fiercely fixed on those who were "singing a different tune." She had to consider the worst-case scenario: the inner circle of the Demon Queen's confidants might have been infiltrated by enemies...

"Anna, there's no need to be so agitated. With my current strength, I'm not at risk of being ambushed by opportunists on the battlefield."

"No, Your Majesty, what I meant is..."

"Anna, are you questioning the Demon Queen's power?"

The current situation was very unfavorable for Anna. She felt as if, apart from the company, all the powers in the demon world were bought over by that unknown enemy, including those close to the Demon Queen.

She didn't know how they managed it, what their ultimate goals were, or even the name of her enemy.

No matter how much Anna tried to explain the company's stance and the consequences to the Demon Queen, she was still determined to personally lead the troops to the borderlands to suppress the rebellion.

It was understandable, given the recent doubts about the Demon Queen. She was eager to prove her strength and legitimacy of her rule.

When they left the meeting hall, Viola noticed an unusual look of worry on Anna's face, a rare sight. In her experience, Anna seemed unstoppable, be it in business or politics.

An enemy that could trouble Anna this much was certainly no ordinary foe.

"Is there anything I can do to help you, Anna?"

Viola's question had an underlying meaning, implying that this was a matter for the pinnacle of the demon world, and a mere level 30 succubus like herself couldn't be of much help and might as well return.

"Viola, you're the only one I can fully trust right now, so I just need you to stay with me... I only feel at peace when you're around."

Anna's expression softened significantly. She reached out and gently lifted the end of Viola's hair, her gaze becoming more distant and profound...

"Anna, please don't do this!"

"Ah! Sorry, sorry, Viola, I didn't mean anything by it, really..."

Viola sighed. It seemed that when someone was at their most vulnerable, they instinctively sought someone they could rely on...

Was Leoni also seeking my support right now? The thought of him alone in his empty bed made Viola's heart wrench with pain.