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

After crossing the border between the Olmec Kingdom and the Demillian Kingdom, Gray officially entered the Demillian Kingdom, a demi-human kingdom.

Both countries have stationed troops along the border, but the Demir Kingdom has sent a small number of troops, and the troops are not well-equipped. This has resulted in insufficient border defense, and the slave-catching team took advantage of this gap to sneak in and capture demi-humans.

Behind every slave-catching team, there are always people supporting them, usually nobles who want to make some extra money and slave traders who make a profit from selling slaves.

Although the Olmec garrison was relatively well-defended, people were allowed to come and go as long as they were bribed in advance and given a toll.

Gray, on the other hand, could freely pass through the defenses on both sides of the human and demi-human lines without having to waste money.

Being able to fly is really convenient, but in this medieval magical world, there are no effective means of aerial reconnaissance.

One night, under the cover of darkness, Gray passed over from above without being noticed by anyone on either side.

Even if he were caught red-handed, Gray wouldn't be afraid. As long as he didn't make too much of a commotion, Gray could keep up with the guards as long as he sped through the air.

Upon entering Demiller, the land of demi-humans, Gray remained draped in a black robe.

Whether appearing in the Demi-human Kingdom as a human or a demon, there are risks involved, and Gray can't exactly equip himself with ears or a tail to pretend to be a Demi-human.

Although a person whose entire body is covered in a black robe looks suspicious, it is still better than appearing directly in human or demon form.

Arriving in the Kingdom of Demiller, a country of demi-humans.

This was the farthest Gray had ever run since his reincarnation.

Gray only knew a glimpse of this country from snippets in books and vague descriptions in the Demon King's legacy. It was the information he obtained from the Shadow Court that gave him a deeper understanding of this demi-human nation.

The level of development here is far inferior to that of the Olmec Kingdom. The territory is mostly composed of scattered villages, with towns being a rare sight.

Apart from the extremely poor and remote Bifeng Territory, most of the Olmec Kingdom's noble territories had several towns or towns.

If the urban-rural ratio in the Olmec Kingdom is 6:4, then the urban-rural ratio in the Demir Kingdom is at most 1:9.

It was precisely because most of the Kingdom of Demir consisted of scattered villages that the underdeveloped information network hindered economic development and allowed slave-catching teams to run rampant.

Even after the slave-catching teams had burned, killed, and looted several villages, no one would know which villages were gone for several days.

The main mission of the Shadow Court is to find and eliminate the followers of the Demon Cult. Secondary side missions include things like defeating slave-catching teams, which are in line with the Shadow Court's mission.

Motto: Lurk in the shadows, hunt the shadows.

As described in the Demon King's legacy, one race, humans or demons, is dominant, while other races can only survive in the cracks.

Elves, demi-humans, and orcs are among the better-off races, at least they have all established their own countries, and people can truly feel the presence of these creatures.

As for creatures like dragons, vampires, dwarves, and goblins, very few people have actually seen them.

Why are races other than humans and demons so weak? Is it because they lack special beings like demon kings and heroes to lead them?

Let's find a village to rest in.

Being in an unfamiliar place, Gray could only rely on a rather rough map that he had asked Delta for before leaving.

Following this rough map, Gray could at most figure out the general direction; the rest he could only wander around aimlessly, looking around and searching slowly.

There are six aspects to cartography; one cannot be considered proficient without any one of them.

It's not just that this map of the Kingdom of Demir is rough; the entire world is only at this level of mapmaking. It seems that magic could be used to make more accurate maps, but unfortunately, no magicians are developing in this direction.

Next time you see Iota, mention it to her.

However, a shut-in like Aieta, who spends all her time buried in research in the laboratory and has no experience traveling around, would probably find it difficult to even make a map of Bifeng Territory.

As Gray wandered around aimlessly, he actually found some traces left by the demi-humans.

There should be a village not far away.

Gray closed his eyes and released his mental energy to sense the surrounding magical fluctuations, hoping to find a demi-human professional to determine the location of the village.

Even if ordinary villages may not produce advanced professionals, surely we can find a demi-human with magic power and a little bit of talent to become a professional?

There's a magical fluctuation, but...

Gray frowned slightly.

The magic power of each race is different, and it is very difficult for someone like Gray to be able to completely prevent any fluctuations in magic power under normal circumstances and look like an ordinary person.

Zeta and Eta are both demi-humans, so Gray is also familiar with what the magical fluctuations of demi-humans are like.

However, the magical fluctuations I sensed this time seemed to be more human-like.

If it doesn't carry the lewd aura of demons, then it's not a demonic cult. Besides, there are human professionals operating within the demi-human realm...

Slave-catching team!

With that thought in mind, Gray quickened his pace and ran towards the direction of the magical fluctuations.

"It seems that we have caught up."

On that quiet night, the demi-human village was immersed in a peaceful slumber. The bright moonlight shone on the neatly arranged houses, illuminating a serene atmosphere. However, this tranquility was shattered by a sudden commotion.

As night fell, a group of shadowy figures silently approached the village. They were a notorious slave-hunting gang, specializing in capturing demi-humans to sell into slavery. Greed and cruelty gleamed in their eyes, and the weapons in their hands gleamed coldly in the moonlight.

Suddenly, a piercing alarm ripped through the night, waking the sleeping demi-humans. The slave-catching team swarmed into the village like a pack of wolves. They had a clear division of labor: some were responsible for setting fires, while others rushed into houses and indiscriminately captured innocent demi-humans.

Flames shot into the sky, illuminating the night, and panic spread through the village. The demi-humans scattered and fled, but the slave hunters were too fast; they chased their prey like cheetahs. In an instant, screams and cries mingled together in the village, creating a scene of utter carnage.

Houses collapsed, flames licked at everything, and the demi-humans' homes were reduced to ashes in a short time. The captured demi-humans had despair and fear in their eyes; they were chained and driven away by the slave-catching team.

A young rabbit-like girl, who looked to be only about six years old, walked slowly under the menacing shouts of a fierce-looking man, her delicate little hands adorned with heavy iron chains.

This was the first time Gray had ever witnessed the capture of slaves.

Sure enough, these scumbags didn't deserve any mercy!