Chapter 12

Lox slowly came to his senses, feeling the hard floor beneath him and the cool air of the forest cabin. He scrutinized his surroundings, marveling at how quickly he had found himself inside this strange place.

The hut was constructed from a variety of materials: bones, leaves, and moss, making it look unique and mystical.

The walls were decorated with mysterious symbols and drawings written in a language that Lox had never seen before.

Bone skulls and shards were placed along the walls, creating an atmosphere of mystery and mysticism.

The hut was spacious and filled with various items that clearly belonged to demons, mostly bones.

"Who could live in a place like this? And why am I here?" - thought Lox, trying to comprehend what had happened after he had sunk into his musings.

Lox tried to pull himself up, but felt weakness in his body.

He realized that he had spent a lot of time sleeping and his strength had not yet fully recovered from the ritual

Vermiel, standing by his bed of grass, was dressed in an unusual suit of white wool, giving him the appearance of a butler from some high aristocratic family.

But what immediately caught the eye was the bone mask on his head with empty eyes and mouth, adorned with sharp horns.

Vermiel seemed to have accepted the role of his new name and elevated himself.

Lox looked at Vermiil in surprise. This demon, who looked ordinary and unremarkable before, now appeared so strange and mysterious. A certain uneasiness stirred inside Lox.

- Vermiel?" Lox said, noting the surprise in his voice.

- You have changed.

- Yes, sir," Vermiel replied with a note of pride in his voice.

Lox looked puzzled at Vermiel, who stood before him in his new form, with a bone mask and sharp horns.

- Vermiel, what has happened to you? You look... different," Lox said, trying to understand what was happening to his servant.

Vermiel was silent for a while, as if trying to collect his thoughts. Then he answered:

- I don't understand it myself, sir. After the rite and the naming, something changed in me. I became...different. Perhaps it has to do with the new power I have received.

- New power?" Lox asked, showing interest.

- Tell me about it.

Vermiel nodded and began to explain:

- When you gave me the name and accepted me into your ministry, I felt something new awaken in me.

- I felt a flow of energy and strength that I had not felt before.

- I became stronger and more skillful. But at the same time, I also received a new appearance that allowed me to use magic more powerfully.

Lox listened to Vermeil in silence, trying to understand what was happening.

His servant had been one of the first people Lox had given a name to, and now he was something new, which made Lox uneasy and puzzled.

- So what is this power you've been given? - Lox asked, trying to clarify the situation.

- I can't say for sure, sir," Vermiel admitted.

- It's something magical, I can feel the energy flowing inside me, but I don't know how to control it properly.

Lox nodded thoughtfully. It was obvious that Vermiel was beginning to feel the magical energy around him.

- 'Very well, Vermiel,' Lox said, showing that he trusted his servant. - 'We'll deal with this a little later.

Vermiel nodded gratefully. He felt supported by his master, and it gave him confidence and determination.

- 'Thank you, master,' Vermiel said.

- 'I will try to learn how to control this power and be of use to you.

Lox smiled and patted Vermiil on the shoulder.

- 'You are already useful, Vermiil,' said Lox.

'Vermiil has gotten smarter since his elevation, and that's something,' Lox thought.

Lox, sitting on the bed in the hut, turned to Vermiil, who was standing nearby.

- Vermiel, what happened here? Why did I sleep for two days? - Lox asked, trying to make sense of his condition.

- You lost consciousness and we had to make arrangements for your recovery," Vermiel explained.

Lox nodded, realizing that the rite of elevation and naming could be dangerous and require a lot of strength.

He had noticed that being human, especially when fighting monsters, required more energy than the normal demonic form.

- And where are we now? - Lox continued.

- We are in your home, Master. We built it from resources we found in the forest. Your instructions helped us create this hut to give you shelter and protection," Vermiel replied.

Lox looked around the hut, scrutinizing every detail. He was pleasantly surprised at how Vermiel and the others had been able to create this house so quickly and tastefully from natural materials.

- Good work, Vermiel," Lox praised his servant.

Vermiel smiled and nodded gratefully.

- Thank you, master. We have tried to create a cozy and safe haven for our master,' he said.

Lox got out of bed and went to inspect the hut, making sure it was sturdy and comfortable.

He was beginning to like the idea of creating his own demon kingdom in the Northern Forest more and more.

Perhaps here he would find the strength and power he had been seeking for so long.

- Not quite yet, but it's a start," Lox said, turning to Vermiel.

- Where are your relatives? - Lox asked, squinting his eyes.

Vermiel silently pointed his finger at the exit of the hut, the entrance was illuminated by moonlight.

Lox walked quickly out of the hut, attracted by the blinding light of the flames that flared in the night.

He headed towards the source of the light and saw a strange sight. In the middle of the forest, a huge bonfire was blazing, surrounded by creatures that resembled humans, but with unusual features.

They were not tall, their skin was white as if they were dead, and each of them had small, sharp horns protruding from their foreheads.

The fire reflected in their bright violet eyes, which looked at Lox with a kind of strange, curious serenity.

They sat around the fire, talking to each other in their own strange language, their voices ringing like a song.

Lox could not tell who they were or where they came from, but they were clearly not the usual inhabitants of the Northern Forest.

Vermiel, following Lox, stopped beside him and turned his attention to these creatures.

His demon mask hid his facial expression, but his body tensed, and Lox noticed Vermiel tensely watching them.

- Who are they? - Lox asked Vermiil, who looked proudly at the lord.

- They are the ones I gave the name to, – Vermiil said.

Lox looked at Vermiil with some surprise.

- You gave them names and they underwent such a change? - Lox asked, watching the strange creatures warming themselves by the fire.

- Yes, sir. I was able to pass on a bit of your power and wisdom to them when you gave me the name.

- Your words have gained great power and they have become like you, my lord," Vermiel replied with pride in his voice.

Lox went closer to the fire to get a better look at these new demons.

They looked like normal demons, but their snow-white skin and small sharp horns made them unique.

They were full of energy and power, and Lox felt that they could be useful in his plans to create a demonic kingdom.

- 'Well done, Vermiel,' Lox said, turning to his faithful servant.

- Thank you, master," Vermiel replied with a smile.

Lox sat down next to his servants, the Northern Inferior Demons. He tried to discern something unusual about them, to see what happened after they received their names.

However, other than the name

[Northern Inferior Demon] and this [Exaltation 1], nothing popped up.

- Do you feel different after receiving the names? - Lox asked, turning to the demons.

- Has something changed in you?

However, the demons didn't seem particularly talkative, they only nodded and smiled at their master.

"Good, maybe they will feel stronger and more powerful as time goes on," thought Lox, satisfied that his servants had become stronger.

Lox noticed that they were somewhat tense and afraid of his loose demonic form.

He realized that his outward appearance could be intimidating to them and decided to do something to ease the tension.

Smiling slightly, Lox slowly transformed back into a normal cat, much to the relief of the demons.

They looked at the cat carefully and nodded to each other, as if confirming their doubts and fears.

- Better? - Lox asked, purring softly and taking a few playful steps around them.

- Yes, master. Your demonic form was... impressive,' replied one of the demons, still hesitating a bit.

- I see. But I will not be in demonic form, if that confuses you. You can see me as a cat if you prefer," Lox said, realizing that it was important not to frighten them.

It was completely different for Vermeil, Lox looked at Vermeil closely and was surprised.

"Damn you should keep your mouth shut when giving out names," Lox thought to himself as he backed away.

| Characteristics | Meaning |

|------------------------|---------------------|

|| Name | Vermiel |

| Elevation 1

| Rarity | Inferior Kevlar Demon |

| Knowledge | 5% |

| Skills | - Demon Step |

|| Transformation |

|| Demonic Absorption || Demonic Absorption ||

||Hiding the aura ||

| Abilities | - Demonic Skin Strengthening |

| | - Regeneration |

| | Laws Learned | No |

Description: In ancient times, when demons manifested more frequently in the world, Kevlar demons were used as elite assassins and hunters on secret and dangerous missions.

They had the ability to hide their aura and presence, making them nearly invisible to their victims and opponents.

This gave them an advantage when sneaking up on a target or evading pursuers.

They were masters of disguise, skillfully transforming into shadows and quietly prowling the environment.

Vermeil skills:

1. Demonic Step: The ability to move long distances almost instantly using demonic energy.

2. Transformation: The ability to change his appearance into various forms, including that of a masked servant, making him more versatile in various situations.

3. Demonic Absorption: A small spatial storage box, allowing Vermeil to conveniently store various items and resources.

4. Aura Concealment: The ability to hide his demonic aura, allowing him to avoid detection by powerful enemies.

Vermeil's Abilities:

1. Demonic Skin Strengthening: The ability to strengthen his skin with demonic energy, making it stronger and more resistant to damage.

2. Regeneration: The ability to quickly repair damaged tissue and heal wounds, allowing him to recover quickly from battles.

"Could it be that he has almost the same abilities as me," Lox thought to himself as he studied those strange tables in front of Vermiil.

Lox was dumbfounded that his servant Vermiel appeared to be such a rare species of ancient demon. He wondered:

"How is this possible?"

"How did Vermiel become a kivlar demon?"

"What is this mysterious process of elevation, did I really do this?" - Lox thought with amazement.

The demonic move that Vermiel possessed seemed extremely useful to Lox.

This ability probably gave Vermiil the ability to instantly move long distances, making him a valuable ally for exploring foreign lands and hunting enemies.

Lox quickly approached Vermeil, he noticed that huts made of bones and a huge hut for Lox had appeared all around.

- What happened in two days?

Lox asked coldly and sat down gently on the ground.

Lox listened to Vermiil attentively as he began to recount what had happened in the two days he had been asleep. Vermiil lowered his gaze to the flames, conveying his thoughts in words:

- When you fell asleep, master, we realized that we needed to find a safe place for you to rest and recuperate.

- We didn't want to attract the attention of powerful demons and creatures, so we began searching for a suitable hiding place. However, we had a hard time finding a suitable place that was safe and well hidden from the eyes of others.

- Then one of the demons suggested that we build a hut out of bones. He came up with the idea of using materials from the nature around us to create an inconspicuous shelter. This is where you are now," Vermiel continued.

- We collected bones from various places where we found dead animals so as not to draw attention to our activities. Then, with our skills, we built this hut.

- It may seem primitive, but it keeps you safe from outside dangers and provides maximum privacy.

- We tried to be careful and tactful so that no one would notice our presence in this forest. -

While you were asleep, we did not stand still and tried to use our skills and knowledge to the best of our ability," Vermiel finished his story.

Lox listened to Vermiil with respect and appreciation. He was grateful to his servants for the dedication and initiative they had shown in his absence.

As he contemplated the hut of bones that had been built, Lox smiled and said:

- You've done well," Lox said coldly.