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

Faced with these cultists, whose highest rank was only High Priest, Lyra, who was comparable to a bishop, dealt with them with ease, even though the cultists injected the monsters with an unknown liquid, it was to no avail.

The gap in magical power can be bridged by external means, but the difference is too great. It is wishful thinking to try to turn the tide with just this potion.

After wiping out all the cultists who attacked the caravan, the journey went smoothly from there. As night fell, the caravan reached its destination. Lyra's mission was complete, and she immediately set off for Dawn Territory to report to Gamma.

Lyra arrived in Dawn Territory the following evening and immediately entered the gates of the Grand Merchant Guild to report to Gamma about her experiences escorting the caravan.

"First came the vampire attack, then a few days of peace, before another attack on the way to our destination. This time, the attackers were cultists. It can now be concluded that the Golden Weasel Merchant Guild is a hideout of the Demon Order's greedy and avaricious faction. The cultists' abilities are suspected to be the ability to summon and control monsters." Gamma summarized Lyra's report into the above text.

"And then there's the faction of greed and avarice, which has mastered a potion that can greatly enhance the self-healing ability of monsters, right? Thanks for your hard work."

"No." Reassured by Gamma, Lyra immediately puffed out her chest, her expression fervent: "It would be wonderful if I could help Lord Shadow Demon."

Gamma nodded slightly; the purple-haired guild leader was quite satisfied with Lyra.

She possesses a faith in Lord Shadow that rivals that of the Ten Shadow Attendants. She is skilled in both literature and martial arts, making her an extremely capable subordinate. It's just a pity that someone as capable as Laila doesn't belong to his command.

"I'll organize this information later. Laila, you can go and rest now." Gamma gave Laila a short break, then remembered something and smiled, "You're back just in time. Lord Shadow should be shopping at the merchant guild with Alpha right now. There's a small party tonight, and Lord Shadow will be there too. Want to come?"

Having received Gamma's permission to rest, Lyra bowed and turned to leave, but turned back because of Gamma's words.

"Lord Shadow is here?!" The girl's surprise was beyond words.

If "Lord Shadow" wasn't there, then the person Lyra was asking should have been Alpha, but with Gray present, Lyra subconsciously ignored Alpha in the second half of her sentence.

There's even a party with Lord Shadow! Is this paradise?

Leila's expression instantly turned fervent and eager.

"Of course!"

The mere fact that she could meet Lord Shadow was a great favor to Lyra, so how could she possibly refuse an invitation to such a party?

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As night fell, the Grand Chamber of Commerce party venue was ablaze with lights, as if stepping into a dreamscape where fantasy and modernity blended seamlessly. High-hanging colored lights twinkled like stars in the dark night sky, adding even more color to the grand event.

At the Grand Chamber of Commerce party, the food was presented like works of art, blending the essence of Western fantasy with modern cuisine. Each dish was a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

At the center is a golden-brown, tempting flaming chicken, its skin crispy and the fat perfectly infused into the tender meat, as if it had been carefully cooked with magical flames. A few small sprigs of rosemary and thyme adorn the chicken, releasing an irresistible aroma.

Beside it was a neatly sliced ​​Dark Forest cake, covered with a layer of smooth chocolate sauce and adorned with a few shimmering edible silver pearls, as if it had stepped out of a mysterious ancient castle. Inside the cake was a rich raspberry jam, sweet and sour, which blended perfectly with the bittersweet taste of the chocolate.

The waiters shed their black robes, revealing their true faces, and joined in the party's revelry.

The Shadow Court rarely holds such a large-scale celebration. Usually, it's just team building activities within each waiter team or among waiters in the same area, which are far smaller than this party.

It is said that this party was proposed by Lord Shadow and planned by Lord Gamma.

Waiters: Praise be to Lord Shadow!

Food is a major focus at parties.

However, a proper party should include food, drinks, and entertainment; food and drinks alone are not enough, so some small games were also planned.

Number bombs, spy games, and so on all originate from the wisdom of shadows (a complete copy of the mini-games from the previous life).

However, Gray and the other Ten Shadows were nowhere to be seen here, as they had their own room and were having their own activities, not participating in the revelry of their servants.

Here, Gray, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Capa, and Lyra—a total of three people, one demon, one elf, one vampire, and one succubus—have gathered together.

The food on the plates was no different from what you'd find elsewhere, but it seemed more plentiful because there were fewer people here.

Looking at the six beauties around him, all dressed in formal gowns, Gray, who was dressed in casual clothes, fell into deep thought.

I should have brought a suit too.

The pink-haired succubus Kappa wore a pink and white dress that matched her hair color.

The bodice of the dress, made of delicate white lace, clung tightly to her body, outlining her elegant curves. The sheer design at the shoulders revealed large expanses of alluring skin, making it hard not to think it was deliberately seducing someone.

A pink ribbon was gently tied around her waist, perfectly accentuating her slender figure and making her overall posture even more graceful. The skirt flowed smoothly down from her waist, layers of pink chiffon swaying gently with her steps.

Beneath her pink and white dress, the outline of her chest was tastefully outlined. The dress's cut cleverly accentuated her bust line, showcasing a gentle, curvaceous beauty.

The heaving of his chest instantly reminded Gray of the dark times when he was oppressed by the pink-haired succubus and couldn't lift his head.

Gray: Why do I suddenly feel a bit malnourished...?

(The following are the color schemes of other people's dresses.)

Alpha: Black.

Beta: White and green.

Gamma: Purple.

Delta: Red.

Leila: Silver-white.

Among them, Lyra is the most petite, almost like a loli, and the dress she is wearing doesn't fit her very well, creating an inexplicable sense of incongruity.

As soon as Gray appeared, the pink-haired succubus Kappa immediately took action, pressing herself against Gray in front of all ten Shadow Attendants and Lyra, and using her thunderbolt to pull Gray's arm into her embrace.

Beta: (Normal reaction)

Gamma and Delta: (Feeling jealous...)

Alpha, Laila: (!Σ(っ°Д°;)っ!)

Seeing the reactions of everyone present, the pink-haired succubus grinned triumphantly.

This spot is now mine.