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

After nearly three days of travel, the two (demons) arrived at their destination—the Shadow Forest in Nightfall Territory.

Unfortunately, after two nights, apart from sleeping close together, there was no further intimate contact.

Sita sighed silently: Lord Shadow Demon still refuses to leave offspring; our demon race is in grave danger!

If Gray knew what Theta was thinking, he would probably helplessly reply, "It's not that bad."

Nightfall Territory, like Azure Peak Territory, is a border territory of the Olmec Kingdom, except that the former is located in the northern part of the Olmec Kingdom, while the latter is located in the southwest.

Another difference lies in the level of prosperity.

Unlike the desolate and barren territory of Azure Peak, Nightfall Territory is the place in the entire Olmec Kingdom where the most adventurers gather.

As for why Nightfall Territory is so popular among adventurers, we must mention Shadow Forest.

Judging from its name, the Shadow Forest is a forest, but this forest contains a high concentration of magic power, which makes it extremely easy for magical beasts and monsters to breed, and also easy to find valuable spiritual herbs and other materials.

Perhaps due to the extremely violent magic contained within the Shadow Forest, most of the creatures born under its magical influence are monsters that humans cannot communicate with or tame. The occasional magical beasts that appear are rare and precious superior species.

Monster pelts, flesh, and other usable organs are the largest source of income for adventurers.

If you're lucky enough to encounter a magical beast, and manage to capture and tame it, you could make a fortune.

Ordinary adventurers usually only operate on the outskirts of the Shadow Forest, where the monsters are relatively weaker.

The depths of the Shadow Forest are infested with high-level monsters.

There was once an eighth-rank mage who led his adventure party into the depths of the Shadow Forest, but none of the adventure party members were ever seen to emerge afterward.

This illustrates the danger lurking deep within the shadowy, dense forest.

Of course, some people emerged unharmed from the depths of the Shadow Forest; that group was a team of heroes from a certain generation.

According to the hero, passing through the Shadow Forest would lead to a vast valley with an even higher concentration of magic, yet strangely, there were hardly any monsters there.

After the demon race declined, they hid in this shadowy forest.

The demons possess secret techniques that allow them to control demons to a certain extent, enabling them to survive in the demon-infested Shadow Forest.

Even the demons dare not venture too deep into the Shadow Forest; their people have always lived hidden among the high-level demons deep within.

It's no wonder that humans can't find any trace of the demons hiding here.

To protect against attacks from the monsters of the Shadow Forest, the Lord of Nightfall built a wall outside the town in front of the Shadow Forest.

Nightfall had been attacked by several small beast tides in the past, and the Shadow Forest had abundant resources, so the Kingdom of Melmec attached great importance to this place and mobilized some troops to guard it.

The Shadow Forest is now a popular spot for adventurers to accept quests and hone their skills.

This place is shrouded in a thin mist year-round, with sunlight filtering through layers of leaves and dappling the damp ground. The trees in the forest are tall and dense, their trunks covered with thick moss, and their roots intertwined, as if telling stories of bygone eras.

In this dense forest, shadowy figures dart among the trees, creating a sense of mystery mixed with a touch of dread. The chirping of birds and the distant growls of animals intertwine, forming a natural symphony. Occasionally, a breeze rustles the leaves, as if the forest is whispering.

Being in this dense forest always gives one a strange sense of gloom and oppression.

Gray, like any ordinary adventurer, led Theta into the Shadow Forest.

The demons' hideout is located deep within the Shadow Forest, a place adventurers never set foot in.

Even if some reckless or unfortunate adventurers enter, the demons will not let them return unscathed.

Throughout their journey, they were constantly harassed by monsters.

Gray encountered a group of Shadow Panthers on the outskirts; the entire group consisted of third- or fourth-tier monsters.

These leopards possess the ability to blend seamlessly into their surroundings, their fur displaying ever-changing patterns in the light of the shadowy forest. Shadow leopards move silently, only emerging from the shadows to reveal their sharp claws and teeth when they strike their prey.

But these leopards were just low-level monsters, and Gray didn't even bother to deal with them, letting Sita take care of them herself.

Gray is a demon lord after all; it would be beneath him to personally deal with low-level monsters.

Sita is considered a top-tier fighter among eighth-tier professionals, so barring any unforeseen circumstances, Gray shouldn't need to intervene.

As Sita diligently escorted Gray, our impoverished nobleman's adopted son and Demon Lord actually felt a sense of satisfaction, like having a secretary to do the work when needed and nothing to do when not...

"West Tower, behind the Shadowy Forest, there's a valley, right?"

Sita held her sword in one hand, the blade enveloped in pale purple magic. With a single stroke, she slashed down a giant eagle that was attacking her. The girl's figure appeared even more valiant in the gloomy wind, creating a huge and endearing contrast with her expressionless face.

"Reporting to Lord Shadow Demon, we have recently sent people to investigate, and it is indeed the case, and..."

"Oh?" Seeing Sita pause slightly, Gray immediately became interested.

What's interesting?

"A white dragon lives in the valley."

Upon hearing about the existence of this Western fantasy creature, Gray became very interested.

Dragons have long been extinct on this continent, but I never expected to find one hidden here.

Dragons are legendary creatures.

They are typically depicted as giant reptiles with wings, scales, and tails.

Dragons typically have bodies that are tens or even hundreds of feet long. They possess powerful limbs and sharp claws capable of tearing through hard metal. Their scales cover their entire bodies like armor, making them virtually invulnerable to other creatures.

Dragons typically have heads adorned with horns and manes, and their eyes are piercing and all-seeing. Their mouths are filled with sharp teeth, especially their long fangs, which are their weapons for hunting and fighting. Smoke or flames occasionally spew from their nostrils, revealing their powerful inner magic.

Dragons' wings are one of their most distinctive features. Some dragons have broad wing membranes, like bat wings, which enable them to soar through the air; while others have more robust wings, like bird wings, which allow them to fly among the clouds.

Dragons typically possess magical abilities, especially elemental magic such as fire, ice, and lightning. They can breathe dragon breath, an excellent ranged weapon.

Dragons' lair are usually filled with vast amounts of gold and silver treasures, and every part of a dragon is valuable. If one could kill one...

"We're rich!" Gray's eyes sparkled.

Whether it's out of admiration for legendary creatures or for the profits gained from slaying dragons.

Gray made his decision.

"Let's go check on that dragon later."