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

Bull Territory, a branch of the Golden Weasel Merchant Guild.

Bull Territory is the territory bordering Dawn Territory, which is the place Gray was responsible for attacking this time.

Because of the proximity, Gray arrived at Bull Territory that afternoon. The exact time to take action was still under discussion, but it was basically just a matter of waiting for everyone to be in place and ready.

The attack must have taken place on a nighttime occasion; it was impossible for them to openly attack a chamber of commerce in broad daylight.

Before everyone confirmed that they could attack all six routes simultaneously, Gray planned to go to the Golden Weasel Trading Company in Newton to gather intelligence on the enemy's situation.

"Lord Shadow Demon, the Golden Weasel Merchant Guild's branch in Bull Territory is not far ahead," a human girl with short black hair said timidly in front of Gray.

The girl is the Shadow Court's No. 0333 attendant, sent to assist Lord Shadow... in reality, she's there to act as a liaison between Gray and the Shadow Court.

Because she was quite brave, the captain assigned her this task.

Upon receiving the mission, No. 0333 immediately felt immense pressure and was drenched in sweat.

Are you serious? You want me to be the liaison between Lord Shadow and Demon Lord?

Under immense pressure, No. 0333 accepted this task.

The Shadow Court practices a complete personality cult of Lord Shadow, which leads to the Shadow Court servants having an excessive amount of awe for Gray.

It is no different from the reverence that a believer has for a deity.

After taking on the liaison mission and following Lord Shadow, Number 0333 was always cautious in his words and actions, afraid that he might say something wrong that would displease Lord Shadow.

If Gray doesn't speak to Number 0333, she absolutely won't say a word.

The more you talk, the more mistakes you make; the less you talk, the fewer mistakes you make; and if you don't talk at all, you make no mistakes. But she figured it all out.

That's what made the atmosphere a bit tense, making Gray, a rather easygoing guy, feel quite uncomfortable.

Gray could already feel a pitifully thick barrier separating him from the ordinary waiters.

The entire journey was speechless.

After walking a short distance, Gray saw the sign for the Golden Weasel Merchant Guild.

The Golden Weasel Merchant Guild, a renowned commercial giant, had its signboard stand out prominently on the bustling street. The intricately carved plaque, about five feet long and two feet wide, was entirely golden, shimmering as if bathed in sunlight. At the center of the plaque, a lifelike golden weasel leaped forth.

Above this golden weasel are the four imposing characters "Golden Weasel Merchant Guild".

Entering through the main gate, you arrive at the Chamber of Commerce Street.

The streets of the Golden Weasel Merchant Guild are a bustling commercial artery that runs through the economic heart of Bull Territory, a crossroads of trade and culture.

However, with the existence of the Grand Chamber of Commerce, which can now rival it, this cult-controlled chamber of commerce is no longer the only dominant force.

The street is paved with smooth cobblestones, polished to a shine by the passage of time. Sunlight filters through the gaps between the buildings, casting shadows on passersby and making the whole street vibrant.

The shops on both sides were dazzling, each decorated with brightly colored signs and flags, adorned with various symbols and patterns, from mysterious magical runes to simple product illustrations, all attracting the attention of passersby. The sounds of hawking and bargaining emanated from the shops, weaving together a vibrant symphony.

The streets teemed with people: mages in magnificent robes, knights in full armor, merchants carrying goods, and curious tourists. Everyone was searching for something on this street—whether it was to buy magical materials, search for lost ancient books, or simply experience the bustling atmosphere.

A beautifully decorated carriage drove by, its wheels clattering on the cobblestones.

Grey looked thoughtful as he watched the carriage drive by.

This must be... a caravan from the Golden Weasel Merchant Guild, right?

Although the carriage was lavishly decorated, Gray felt it was not the lord's carriage.

On the surface, he was the adopted son of a fallen nobleman, but Ed Brandt instilled in him some information about nobles, especially the noble lords whose territories were close to Bifeng Territory.

He remembered that the lord of this place, Silas Tehov, was a man who did not like to show off and had a good reputation among the nobles. He adopted a policy of light taxes and levies on his subjects and was rumored to be a rare breath of fresh air among the nobles.

Such is the rumor, but the truth is hard to say.

Even if this is just a rumor to promote the lord, in order to make the rumor spread, Silas Tehov would at least pretend to be a respectable gentleman and wouldn't travel in such a ostentatious manner.

After the carriage passed, Gray began to admire the scenery along the way.

The Golden Weasel Merchant Guild is the authentic merchant guild of the Western fantasy world, while the Grand Merchant Guild created by Gamma has too much of a modern feel.

What might seem spectacular to these otherworldly beings actually feels rather jarring to Gray, as it seems out of place in a medieval world.

"Young master, would you like to buy a flower for your girlfriend?"

A childish voice came from behind him. Gray looked down and saw a little kid trying to sell him a bouquet of flowers.

Gray's attire at this moment was not particularly extravagant, so it was unlikely that anyone would recognize his noble status. The term "young master" was simply a polite form of address, just like "sir" or "madam" in his previous life.

girlfriend……

Indeed, it's quite common for a man and a woman to be mistaken for lovers when they're shopping at a mall; it's not unusual.

But number 0333 exploded instantly.

Kid, don't talk nonsense. What makes me worthy of being Lord Demon Shadow's girlfriend? The Ten Shadows are more like it.

Seeing that Gray's expression hadn't changed, Number 0333 breathed a sigh of relief.

Children speak without restraint, children speak without restraint...

Seeing that the child was quite polite, Gray felt a little inclined to do some business and smiled kindly: "Give me a rose."

The child was very happy; he smiled every time he sold a flower, showing his youthful energy.

"Thank you, young master, for the eight copper coins."

Gray accepted the red rose from the child and paid for it.

The child immediately skipped away, looking for the next customer.

Gray casually handed the rose to number 0333 beside him.

Aside from the cult members who control the money and power, the majority of the Golden Weasel Merchant Guild members are ordinary people who are kept in the dark.

Let's try to avoid affecting ordinary people when we take action against the Golden Weasel Merchant Guild. Attacking the Golden Weasel Merchant Guild will definitely affect the businesses of these ordinary people.

No problem, we can just poach them all to the Grand Chamber of Commerce.

Number 0333 accepted the flowers from Gray, his heart trembling.

Compared to the surprise of "Lord Shadow actually gave me flowers!", the fear in No. 0333's heart took over.

If they find out, won't Lord Delta kill me out of jealousy?

That's completely overthinking it. Delta is a vampire, but she's not that fierce...

It's hard to say, if Delta hadn't joined the family last night...