Chapter 31: The Red Demon General

“Jiushi. Whether you believe it or not, I quite like this name.” I said proudly.

“Oh, hoho, alright.” He said with a smile. “Then, Jiushi, rest assured. We are the Red Demon clan. We would never do the kind of harm that the Demon clan does.” Although when General Cloud finished saying this, I finally noticed that his right hand had been resting near his waist the whole time, as if ready to draw his sword at any moment.

So he… didn’t really trust me after all.

“Alright, alright, I believe you. Then go ahead and ask.” I changed my expression from a child’s innocence to one of scrutiny. I wanted to see if my change in expression would cause any change in him.

“Hmph, you’re an interesting little boy.” His eyes changed along with mine, losing their gentleness.

Good, just as I thought. He was only pretending to be kind.

Having realized this, I decided to get straight to the point.

“Did you think I’d naively believe you were just making small talk?” “Hehehe, how old are you?” “Nine. I admit I’m a bit mature for my age, but that’s how I’ve survived here. Now hurry up and ask.” “Alright, alright. First, could you give me your hand?” “Sure, here.”

As soon as I reached out, he grabbed my wrist and swept his other hand across my palm. A golden, glowing track appeared on my hand.

‘I can’t see it at all!’

I was at a loss for words at the general’s speed. It was too fast. Was this guy the main character or what?! Why couldn’t I even see it!

But then I noticed that although he had cast a spell on my hand, there was no pain, no sting, no blood.

“Haha, see that? The Blade of Judgment has no effect! That proves he’s not a vampire!” The general turned around triumphantly to the soldiers who had been on alert behind him.

Hearing the general’s words, the soldiers all lowered their swords, their expressions relaxing.

‘Oh, that’s good.’

The general then took off his helmet, revealing flowing red hair. He also let his legs relax more naturally.

He let out a long breath. Clearly, he no longer had any suspicions about me.

“So I’m no longer suspected?” “Mm, that’s right.” “Sigh, you people… sigh…” “Sorry, but your appearance really looks too much like a Nocturnal.” “So my eyes are red?” “Yes? What else?” “Sigh… nothing.”

I didn’t say more, because I felt I should also keep it a secret that I’m from the Black Feather clan, even though I had said something earlier. But anyway, saying less is better than saying more! I finally got to use that saying I’d heard countless times.

“Do you know where the other demons in the castle went?” “No. I only know that you attacked. Then I was left here. Haah–” I sighed mournfully, running my hand through my hair.

“Mm… then what were you doing here?” The general’s expression when he asked this was strange. His eyes were filled with sorrow and anger.

‘Why?’ I wondered suspiciously.

“I can’t get out, so I’m waiting to die. Sigh…” I pouted, blushing as I continued to act cute. “You could have guessed from my clothes… but you still made me say it. Mm–” I tightened my cloak deliberately, feigning a shy, flushed face.

A scene I couldn’t believe unfolded! The handsome young man in his twenties blushed because of me!

“Ah… I see.” The general lightly covered his reddening face with his hand.

Seeing him like this felt amazing. I even admired my own acting.

But then the general’s face turned troubled. “Tsk, this is troublesome.” I was a bit curious and asked, “What’s wrong? You’re all here, haven’t you won?” “We won, but…” He stopped himself. “Forget it. Jiushi, get up. We’re taking you out of here.”

“Oh, really? I can finally leave?” I stood up excitedly, but because of low blood sugar, I collapsed again.

The general quickly caught me. “What’s wrong with you?” “Really, I told you… I have no strength…” I once again used my seductive attack technique.

The general blushed again. “Hahaha,” I laughed inwardly. This was the first time I felt this body was useful.

“You… did you do that on purpose?!” The general grumpily tucked me under his arm.

“Ow… hmm~” I hummed deliberately.

In every sense, this way of teasing people was irresistible to me.

“Let’s go. To the next floor.” So I was carried under his arm as we went downstairs. On the way, I saw many bloodstains — black, green, and red.

I saw many demon corpses. Also some soldier corpses. There were also some people without armor, resembling logistics personnel, transporting the dead soldiers.

On the way, we met other soldiers joining up with the general. They all reported the same thing: no other people found, no demons found.

‘No other people found? All escaped? Then… what about the ones who were with me at the beginning? Fang Changjie and the others?’ I was curious, but with so many people around, I didn’t ask and just played dead like cargo.

Finally, I was brought to General Cloud’s army. I saw all kinds of people. Most carried longswords, some carried axes, and there were a bunch of mages.

But most of them had one thing in common: a sturdy build and red hair.

‘Oh… so this is the Red Demon clan? They really all have red hair~’

The general was about to put me down in front of a carriage, but I held onto his arm tightly because I had something to ask. If I got on the carriage, I probably wouldn’t see the general again.

“Hey! Why won’t you get down?!” “I want to ride a horse with you!” I replied directly.

“Sigh–” He waved his arm helplessly, but in the end, he brought me to his warhorse.

He put me on it. “Be good. Don’t move.” “Mm.” I agreed happily.

Ah! I’m riding a horse for the first time! The horse is so big! Wait, I mean I’m small. Ah~ how to put it? I’ve always been a shut-in. I’ve ridden horses countless times in games, but today! I finally rode a real horse!

“Ah~ such smooth fur, such a warm feeling!” I lay down on the horse’s body, stroking its back.

Then I suddenly realized, where was the general? Afraid he might hear me, I immediately sat up and looked around. But aside from some soldiers chatting, I didn’t see him.

“Phew, good that he didn’t see…” I didn’t want him to see me acting like I’d never seen anything before.

But as I scanned the surroundings, I noticed that among the troops, there were very few soldiers with blood on their armor or bodies!

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