The maid squad is too strong, what use is there for me, the Demon King?

For a moment, the cell was completely silent, as calm as the calm before a storm.

A thunderous cheer erupted as the slaves rose to their feet. Though physically weak, their inner joy filled them with strength. They cheered, jumped, embraced one another, and tears streamed down their faces.

Amidst the cheers, the slaves' expressions became incredibly vivid. Their faces beamed with happiness, and their eyes shone with hope.

Seeing such an exciting scene, Gray kept his achievements to himself and turned to leave.

The two subordinates also hurriedly followed Gray.

Compared to Alpha, Beta, who had just joined, had some questions until Gray led them out of the dungeon.

"Lord Shadow Demon, are we just going to leave these people alone?"

Although Beta had only just arrived in this border territory of the Olmec Kingdom, he encountered many bandit gangs before he was deliberately captured by the slave-catching team.

Although this elven princess was love-struck, she wasn't stupid; she could tell that this place was in complete chaos.

These malnourished and wounded slaves, though freed, will probably be captured by thieves or slave-catching teams soon.

Rescuing these people would only be a temporary solution, a waste of effort.

Gray didn't answer Beta's question immediately, but instead found a place to sit down.

Alpha, who was already used to it, had no questions and sat down with Gray.

Then Gray slowly began to speak:

"No, I will provide some 'after-sales service,' but it's all up to their own choice."

Beta was completely bewildered by the riddle-maker's words. Just as he was about to press for an answer, he heard the rumbling sound of footsteps on the stairs, realizing that the freed slaves had come out.

Upon exiting the dungeon, the liberated people saw the three black-robed figures who had saved them.

The enslaved people gathered together. Their faces were filled with joy and gratitude, their eyes fixed on the black-robed figure who had saved them.

The freed slaves stepped forward, their steps light and joyful, as if they had been reborn. Some had tears glistening in their eyes, while others were too moved to speak.

An elderly slave stepped forward on behalf of everyone, his voice trembling but filled with sincere emotion: "We once lived in darkness, suffering endless hardship and torment. It was you, brave savior, who gave us hope and freedom. We will be forever grateful for your kindness!"

After he finished speaking, he bowed deeply, and the other slaves followed suit, expressing their highest respect and gratitude to their savior.

Gray responded with a smile to the enthusiasm of these poor people who had just been liberated.

The enthusiasm had not subsided for a long time, and Gray spoke up at the opportune moment:

"I have received your sincere thanks, but I suggest you leave as soon as possible."

The main force of this slave-catching team has been sent to capture slaves elsewhere, and it's unknown when they will return.

Upon hearing this, the slaves left one after another.

After all, they didn't want to be caught and taken back.

As for sending out key personnel, Gray was just making that up; his purpose was to give those who wanted to leave a way out.

Although most of the slaves left one after another, a dozen or so remained.

One of the middle-aged women stepped forward, and the others followed her and knelt down.

"Please take us in, sir."

Most of the slaves who left were young and strong men, people who were confident they could survive in this unfamiliar place.

Those who didn't leave were mostly the elderly, women, and children. Knowing they couldn't survive on their own, they had no choice but to beg Gray to take them in out of compassion.

Seeing this, Beta understood Gray's plan.

"I'm sorry, but personally, I don't have the ability to take you in."

For a moment, the faces of these elderly, weak, women and children showed sadness and despair.

But Gray only said half of what he meant.

“However, there is an abandoned village nearby. I can take you there to live.”

The remaining slaves, their sorrow turning to joy, kowtowed and thanked him, saying, "Thank you, sir."

"Let's go."

Gray has been dealing with the slaves he has freed in the same way all these days.

Gray will provide a place for those who want to stay to survive, and he won't stop those who want to leave.

The so-called abandoned village ruins are actually the burned-down village where Alpha once lived.

With this replenishment of manpower and the addition of some captured property as funds, the village has begun to recover and can now support a small number of people.

"By the way, Alpha."

As they made their way toward their destination, Gray suddenly spoke to Alpha.

"Yes, Lord Shadow!" Alpha immediately responded to Gray's call.

"Your house has been renovated. You can live there with Beta from now on."

Alpha was happy to hear the first part of the sentence because its former residence had been repaired, but when it heard the second part, Alpha's face immediately fell.

"What's wrong? You don't want to?" Gray noticed the change in Alpha's expression.

"No..." Alpha managed a few dry laughs.

Going back to my own home means I can no longer sleep with Lord Shadow Demon, right?

Alpha: "TVT"

But then I thought, if we don't do it this way, where will this elven woman sleep?

Although Lord Demon Shadow's bed is big enough to sleep several people.

But we absolutely cannot let Lord Shadow sleep with this elf woman!

But actually, I could let this elven woman sleep at my house, and I could continue sleeping with Lord Shadow...

Despite thinking this, Alpha still didn't have the courage to speak and had to give up.

After bringing everyone here, Gray was about to leave...

"Lord Shadow..." Beta called out to stop him.

Alpha frowned.

What kind of demon is this elven woman going to create?

"What's wrong?" Gray asked.

"Excuse my overstepping... Could you please remove this black robe for a moment?"

Beta couldn't resist her curiosity and asked about Gray's appearance, a question she had long been concerned about.

Gray immediately realized that Beta wanted to see what he looked like.

Since they are subordinates I'll be working with for a long time anyway, it's good to make things clear sooner rather than later.

As the black robe formed from magic dissipated, Gray's tall figure disappeared from Beta's eyes.

Beta was still wondering where the person was, until she lowered her head a little.

Beta: "???? When did this kid appear?"

Gray touched his forehead helplessly; he knew this would be the reaction.

Upon hearing the disrespectful term "child," Alpha immediately flew into a rage.

"You are not allowed to be disrespectful to Lord Shadow Demon!"