The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　Professor Sylph took out the "switch" and pressed the red button on it.

　"Beep——"

　The next second, Witt felt all the burden on his body disappear, and he felt light as a feather.

　His perspective shifted, and he became like the "person inside".

　His second consciousness—Demon King Number One—once again took over his body.

　This time, Mr. Number One did not bury his head in the sand.

　It suddenly opened its eyes, its gaze turning westward like lightning.

　The connection with Number Two is clearer than ever before!

　So close! So close!

　Help me! Help me!

　……

　Number One roared inwardly, eagerly sending out a distress signal.

　It was perfectly aware that its connection with Number Two was bidirectional.

　When it senses the presence of Number Two so clearly, Number Two must also sense its presence so clearly.

　As a "comrade who shares the same fate," wouldn't the other person who receives the distress signal surely come to save you?

　"What did you sense?"

　Suddenly, the voice of that terrifying half-elf professor pierced into my ears like a shuttle.

　Number One's expression suddenly froze, and he silently stopped calling for help.

　Then, it turned around shakily and met the gaze of the "Goddess of the Heart".

　The bangs of "Fantasy Beast: Goddess of the Mind's Eye" fluttered, the third eye between her eyebrows quietly opened, and a very subtle smile appeared on her face.

　We've been exposed! We're doomed!

　The sudden realization of a clear sense caused Number One to lose his composure, revealing his hidden purpose of "seeking help from comrades".

　Of course, this is not actually a very secretive idea.

　Dark and others had already predicted this.

　So much so that even after the "Goddess of the Mind" saw through its thoughts, she didn't show the slightest surprise.

　Number One's spirit was thus plunged into despair.

　After closing the distance to this extent, its connection with Number Two became extremely clear, and it could sense many things that were previously imperceptible.

　It knew that Number Two was more powerful than itself.

　If there is no preparation here, it is possible to save it if Number Two launches a surprise attack.

　But it was exposed!

　Although it had been exposed long ago.

　But it thought it hadn't been exposed.

　"What did you sense?" Professor Sylph asked again, her brow furrowed.

　Number One suddenly had a "self-abandonment" thought and resisted for the first time.

　But just as it had this thought, it heard the "Goddess of the Mind's Eye" say indifferently, "They are very close, and a clear connection has been established between them. Depending on the situation, they might be able to exchange some fragmented information. However, so far, it has only been sending out distress signals unilaterally, and the other party has not responded. Therefore, it is impossible to determine whether the information transmission was successful."

　Number One's expression froze.

　But at that moment, nobody cared what it thought.

　Professor Sylph pressed further, "Very close? How close?"

　"The Goddess of the Mind" glanced at Number One and said, "It won't be more than half an hour's journey... If my calculations are correct, it's right at the West Gate!"

　Professor Sylph turned around abruptly and turned her gaze toward the west gate.

　"Aurora, summon the city lord."

　As she spoke, she casually pressed the green "switch" button.

　Witt's hat turned green again in the blink of an eye. Number One didn't say a word after the consciousness switch and was locked in the small dark room again.

　Having regained control of his body, Witt Gold immediately said, "Professor, Demon... Number Two is much stronger than Number One. I can feel Number One's surprise after it formed a clear connection with it!"

　Professor Sylph nodded quickly, and Aurora had already pushed open the door and left.

　Ophelia walked over to Witt's side, and Professor Steven Harvey's eyes lit up with excitement.

　Professor Jones looked grave, while Professor Lily's wings vibrated faster.

　Professor Mitis Bartholomew, puffing out his chest, said, "We've alerted the enemy."

　Professor Sylph squinted and said, "We need to act quickly; it might escape. 'Goddess of the Mind's Eye,' is there a third one?"

　The "Goddess of the Mind's Eye" said in a very deliberate tone, "There is only one sensor line."

　“This is good news.” Professor Sylph’s lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile.

　Professor Jones asked, "Shall we begin?"

　Professor Sylph nodded and said, "Let's finish this quickly."

　Professor Jones asked, "A decapitation strike tactic?"

　Professor Sylph nodded and said, "If possible."

　Then she turned around and quickly said, "The situation has changed, so let's temporarily form groups."

　"Ophelia, Vit and Kallian form a group. Don't let him get close to Number Two. Number Two might send demons over. Ophelia, remember to protect your child. If necessary, communicate with me through the wind spirit and ask for directions."

　"Dark, Aoli, Angrey, and Eve form a group to quickly find and deal with the demons who have infiltrated the management."

　"Pava, Lily, Professor Harvey, and I are a team. Find Number Two and seal it away."

　"Mitya will take Aurora with her to be in charge of central control and manage the overall situation."

　"Is there a problem?"

　……

　"no problem."

　"Seconded."

　"That's it for now."

　……

　"Alright, let's wait for the city lord to arrive."

　At this moment, Professor Sylph appeared extremely reliable.

　While waiting for the city lord to arrive, everyone adjusted the status of their magic cards and quickly exchanged their opinions. Basically, the discussion revolved around two questions: "Why did Number Two appear at the city gate?" and "What will Number Two do after receiving Number One's distress signal?"

　There are many reasons for the former, but there are probably two main reasons.

　One reason is that Number Two sensed the presence of Number One and therefore came to investigate.

　Secondly, Number Two has a plan to do something to the City of Freedom!

　The first reason and the second reason do not conflict.

　Unlike Number One, which was locked in a dark room, Number Two could sense Number One's presence at all times—it is currently uncertain whether Number Two could still sense Number One after Number One was locked in a dark room.

　In short, Number Two's connection to Number One must be much closer.

　Once Number Two senses Number One's approach, it will definitely take action.

　This could even catalyze its plans to accelerate the establishment of a free city.

　As for what it wants to do to the Freedom City?

　This is actually not that hard to guess; it's nothing more than a substitution, a story of someone taking the place of another.

　By replacing the management of the Free City with special demon races such as "Phantom Demons," "Amiro Worms," ​​"Shape-shifting Demons," and "Brain-eating Demons," one can occupy this human city isolated in demon territory.

　If Number Two is indeed the Demon King and possesses complete memories, this is something it is very likely to do.

　However, the power of the Free City may be stronger than many people imagine, and Number Two's plans were ultimately leaked. But this may also become a catalyst for Number Two to accelerate his actions.

　……

　As for the question of "what will Number Two do after receiving Number One's distress signal",

　Put yourself in their shoes; Number Two doesn't know what Number One is, and it has a cognitive impairment.

　Number Two possesses complete memories; it knows it is the Demon King.

　Therefore, it is impossible for it to vaguely imagine that the other party is a comrade, just like Number One.

　After sensing an aura identical to their own from Number One, Number Two is more likely to feel doubt rather than to think that there is another version of themselves there.

　Therefore, the rapid approach of No. 1 may even have caused it to panic.

　But it is, after all, a demon king, and will not flee at the mere sight of him.

　Even the defeated should possess the spirit of a demon king.

　Therefore, its most likely purpose is to make thorough preparations to welcome the arrival of Unit 1.

　Whether it's good or bad that comes with Number One, it tries to make contact with it to at least gain a basic understanding.

　—All of this may change after Number One sends it a distress signal!

　Brilliance alone cannot feed you.

　The Demon King is, after all, the defeated one, and the current environment is very different from that of the past.

　If it wants to regroup and revive the demon race, it needs to be patient.

　Once they realize they are at a disadvantage, they will inevitably become suspicious.

　It will try to figure out whether Number One's distress call is a decoy.

　Even if it's not.

　If an individual with a similar aura is calling for help, its first thought is that the individual has been captured, and the person who captured that individual is also planning to capture it as well!

　Do such powerful beings exist?

　What didn't exist in the past may not exist now, but who knows?

　Therefore, it will escape.

　……

　The "immortal demon king" is not ashamed of running away.

　It called it a "tactical retreat".

　……

　However, things come full circle.

　Number Two has already invested heavily in the City of Freedom. If it chooses to flee, it will have to give up all the gains it has made over the past six months.

　To completely abandon a long-term plan without even knowing who the other party is—very few people can do that.

　"It will think, at least, that it needs to clearly see who the opponent is!"

　"Of course, it won't come looking for us on its own; it will send its minions to probe us."

　"As long as we don't choose to run away immediately, we have a chance to catch it."

　"Hurry! Execute it before it mobilizes its forces and causes large-scale damage abroad!"

　……

　The footsteps approached quickly, and Dark and the others paused their discussion.

　Aurora led Lord Montilfali through the door.

　City Lord Montilfali asked directly, "What happened?"

　The group exchanged glances, and Professor Sylph said, "Outside the West Gate, there is the leader of this remnant of the demon race. Be careful."