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

The dawn light, like delicate silk, gently caresses the sleeping earth.

An eagle soars in the azure sky, while the river, frozen by the winter, gradually thaws and transforms into a lively and cheerful stream.

On the boundless grassland, a gentle breeze blows, and the grass ripples like waves of the sea.

Nourished by the morning dew, tender buds sprout from the soil, vibrant green. They bravely reach out, growing towards the sunlight, symbolizing the power of new life and freedom.

The breeze is coming, and the water waves are not happy.

It's the breath of freedom!

Grey Brant, the adopted son of a noble family of border lords, possessed long, lustrous black hair, as deep and mysterious as the midnight sky. His black hair was meticulously styled, sometimes tied up in a traditional knightly bun, sometimes casually draped over his shoulders, each strand shimmering with luster, giving him an air of both elegance and a touch of untamed spirit.

His eyes were a captivating blue, like jewels in the deep sea, clear and profound. These blue pupils shone mesmerizingly in the sunlight, seemingly able to see into people's hearts, yet also as if harboring endless secrets. His gaze was firm and powerful, revealing his unwavering character and his boundless yearning for freedom.

His black hair and blue eyes created a captivating scene. His hair fluttered gently in the breeze, while his blue eyes reflected the world around him, leaving a deep imprint on everything from the first rays of morning sunlight to the starry night sky.

His attire still reflected aristocratic taste; a dark robe or exquisite leather armor perfectly accentuated the unique charm of his black hair and blue eyes. His clothing often featured blue embellishments that echoed his eyes, such as gemstones, ribbons, or embroidery, details that further enhanced his overall image.

Today, he has gained his freedom!

Unlike his previous homeland, the Great Xia, the Olmec Kingdom stipulated that men reached adulthood at 20 and women at 16.

Of course, this only applied to the nobility; among the poor, it was not uncommon for them to marry off their 12-year-old daughters.

Twenty years have passed since his reincarnation, and his second life has reached adulthood. Gray couldn't help but sigh.

After the coming-of-age ceremony, Gray's adoptive father, Ed Brandt, spoke with him.

“Grey, since you became a member of this family, you have learned a lot about aristocratic etiquette and knowledge. But the teachings in books are ultimately limited; true growth can only be achieved through the trials of the world.”

So Ed sent Gray out to gain experience.

For other noble sons, going out to gain experience was an extremely painful experience.

Having been pampered since childhood and used to being waited on, letting them experience life on their own would be a real challenge for them.

For Gray, going out to gain experience meant freedom.

Having lived two lives, whether it was the mundane life of a corporate slave in his previous life or the activities of a shadowy figure he engages in every night in the desolate valley in this life, both were Gray's past experiences on his path to maturity.

There are a few more things I must mention.

His adopted sister, Lia Brant, is also 14 years old this year and recently went to Astraea Magic Academy.

When Leah was six years old, she also began to receive education from the Brant family. She showed exceptional magical talent in her magical education, which made the Brant family ecstatic.

It is important to know that the Brant family was cursed by the demon race, which suppressed the magical power and talent of the Brant family's descendants, making it extremely difficult for the Brant family to produce professionals of their own bloodline. To this day, no descendant has been able to become a magician.

Now that Lia has shown such outstanding magical talent, the Brant family is naturally very happy, and even once thought that the Brant family was about to rise again.

This was all thanks to Gray lifting the curse, though the Brant family was completely unaware of it, thinking the curse had simply stopped working.

Astraea Magic Academy, located in the capital of the Olmec Kingdom, is the nation's premier magic academy, gathering and training a large number of magical geniuses.

As for Lia, a high-achieving student, the Brant family would naturally send her to the Astrea Magic Academy to further her studies and develop her talents.

Compared to Lia, Gray seemed much more unremarkable (on the surface), currently only a second-tier knight.

For the impoverished Brant family, this was a formidable fighting force, so they sent Gray out to gain experience and train him to become a capable individual.

Ed Brandt, the adoptive father, presumably intended for his adopted son and biological daughter to jointly manage the Brandt family business in the future.

The siblings had always had a good relationship. When Lia went to the capital to study, she cried her eyes out, saying that she wouldn't see her brother for a long time.

Goodness, the parents didn't mention a word about him, they only talked about his older brother.

Gray naturally doted on his adopted sister, and he even found his clingy adopted sister quite adorable.

Perhaps it was because the siblings had such a harmonious relationship that Ed Brant's two children would not fight over the power of the Brant family in the future, which is why they decided to let the two of them rule the Brant family together?

Another noteworthy point is the development of the Shadow Court.

Alpha has grown into a qualified leader, guiding the development of the Shadow Court.

The Shadow Court has now grown to over 500 members, all of whom are women rescued by Gray or other Shadow Court members.

That's right. Apart from Gray himself, all the members of the Shadow Court are women, including women of various races and styles.

This made Gray wonder whether the Shadow Court was an organization of shadow powerhouses or Gray's family's private maid corps.

However, the entire Shadow Court has always adhered to the rules set by Gray and has always been enthusiastic about the Shadow Warriors activities, so the gender ratio of its members being over 500:1 doesn't really matter.

Gray gave each of the first ten members of the Shadow Court a unique code name using Greek letters and bestowed upon them the highest honor—the Ten Shadows.

The code names of the members who joined later were just a few ordinary numbers, such as 0486, 0233, etc.

Moreover, the Demon Shadow Court's activities have long since expanded beyond the Azure Peak Territory.

There are signs of the Shadow Court's activities throughout the Olmec Kingdom and even abroad.

Thanks to the efforts of the Ten Shadows, Gray was bound to Azure Peak Territory and thus did not play any significant role.

Therefore, most of the Shadow Court members outside of the Ten Shadows have never seen Gray, and only know that the Shadow Court has such a leader, Lord Shadow.

Since he'll have a long period of freedom starting today, Gray plans to finish some things he couldn't resolve back in Bifeng Territory.

This brings us to the Eighth of the Ten Shadows—Sita.