She was currently looking at some hand-copied sketches.
How could they possibly compare to the real thing?
This world and Earth were similar, or at least, any world with intelligent beings would follow similar paths of development.
Though this world hadn't invented things like television or smartphones and could only provide entertainment through books, it took a different route.
Here, magic allowed books to have moving illustrations, like animated GIFs.
And if the animation was long enough, it turned into a full video.
It could even incorporate audio runes to add sound, making it more advanced in some ways than Earth's technology.
At that moment, Lin Tian immediately went back to inform Alice and the One-Eyed Owl, preparing to lie in wait and capture Scarlett and Ladrick.
He was certain that their target was him; all they needed to do was wait quietly.
However, they avoided staying within the palace, choosing instead to wander the city, where the enemies would feel comfortable enough to approach.
"Finally coming, are they?
Those damn demons…" the One-Eyed Owl was already impatient, cracking her knuckles with anticipation.
Alice, too, radiated an intense sword qi that kept everyone around them at a distance.
The demi-human creatures nearby were so terrified that they avoided the pair, stepping aside far away with faces full of fear and dread.
After all, for demi-human creatures with combat power ranging in the thousands at most, facing two warriors with a combat power of twenty thousand was terrifying, and their natural instincts told them to keep away.
Seeing this, Lin Tian realized it might cause issues.
"You two should go wander around and calm down.
If they see you both brimming with killing intent, they'll never come close."
"Hmph, anyone would be mad after what they've put us through," One-Eyed Owl muttered, but still went off into an alley to adjust her aura.
Alice headed in another direction to make sure no one could escape, positioning themselves from two directions.
Lin Tian then found himself a seat at a restaurant run by a lightning horse demi-human.
"Your Goblin Majesty, what would you like?
Everything is on the house for you!" the owner said politely, his eyes sparkling.
Lin Tian glanced around indifferently.
"Just keep it simple—get me a lamb's head."
As he ate, he continued to wait.
Meanwhile, in the city, Scarlett was searching for information on Lin Tian's whereabouts.
This time, she had come in her true form, without any disguise.
After all, she wasn't here to cause trouble, but to submit.
"Damn, look over there!
What a bombshell demon!"
"What's that painted on her body?
Kids, look away!"
"Hey, miss, anything I can do for you?"
Demi-human creatures began to crowd around, trying to flirt with her.
That was just what Scarlett wanted.
"I'm here to see His Goblin Majesty.
Do any of you know where he is?"
Hearing this, the male demi-humans' faces all fell.
"Damn, why is it that the good stuff is always for His Majesty?
So unfair!"
"Forget it, guys, let's go.
We don't have that kind of luck."
"Just hate myself for not working harder.
Who knows, maybe I could've ended up in His Majesty's spot."
"Keep dreaming, would you?"
Though most were disheartened, a few eagerly pointed her in the right direction.
From a distance, Scarlett finally spotted Lin Tian, casually enjoying his lamb's head.
She scanned the area to make sure she had an escape route if the conversation turned sour.
Thanks to her Otherworldly Mist skill, she could always make a quick getaway if things went south.
The mist obscured everything, unless you had some kind of sight-piercing ability.
Clack, clack, clack…
The sound of high heels on stone pavement slowly approached.
Everyone's gaze was drawn to her.
Though her outfit had seen better days, her figure was undeniably striking.
Lin Tian, just finishing up the lamb's head, looked up to see Scarlett, and he froze.
"Damn it all, we've been looking all over to take you down, and here you are, showing up right in front of me?!"
To keep her from escaping, Lin Tian reached behind his back, summoning his blood spear.
He was ready to cripple her and drag her back for some fun.
But unexpectedly, as Scarlett came closer, she dropped to her knees with a thud.
"Lord Lin Tian, I'm sorry!
I've come this time to sincerely apologize.
If you'll forgive me, I'm willing to serve you for the rest of my life!"
"Whether you want a rabbit girl, a flower fairy, or something a bit more…unusual, I can transform myself into whatever you desire!"
As she spoke, her figure and appearance shifted constantly, astonishing everyone watching.
The demi-human creatures around them were utterly dumbfounded.
"Damn, did she just turn into an octopus girl?!
That's my favorite!"
"You people and your messed-up preferences!"
"This is so damn unfair.
Why does His Goblin Majesty always get all the good stuff?!"
"Just the other day, I saw His Majesty in a tavern having run-ins with gorgeous women for ten days straight, and now there's this absolute bombshell!"
"Damn!
No way!"
The demi-human creatures buzzed with gossip.
After a brief moment of surprise, Lin Tian narrowed his eyes, pondering.
Quickly, he regained his composure.
"Hmph, let's see what game you're trying to play this time."
"What?
Your Majesty, is there even a question of a game?
Get a free taste and ask questions later!"
The lightning horse demi-human near him couldn't help exclaiming in disbelief.
Everyone looked on, amazed at Lin Tian's restraint.
However, Lin Tian replied calmly, "If you don't understand the situation, best to keep quiet.
What if I told you she's one of the Seven Lords of Sin from the Uninhabited Zone—the Lust Demon King?"
For a moment, it was as if someone had hit the mute button on the crowd.
They exchanged glances, then erupted in a wave of astonishment.
"What?!
Demon… Demon King?!"
The crowd dispersed in a panicked frenzy, scattering to keep a safe distance.
The lightning horse demi-human finally came to his senses.
"What are you afraid of?
She's here to submit to His Majesty!
My gods—a Lord of Sin, and she's kneeling on the ground, begging to… well, serve someone?"
"Unbelievable!
Can this world even be real?!"
"Beyond jealous of His Majesty!"
"A Lord of Sin… Lust Demon King… this… I think my worldview just shattered!"
Upon learning Scarlett's true identity, the crowd fell into complete shock.
Scarlett remained on her knees, pleading.
"Lord Lin Tian, I curse myself for succumbing to desire and targeting Alice.
If I hadn't done that, I wouldn't have provoked you like this…"
"Hmph.
If that were all, you might have survived a bit longer.
But you dared to scheme against me…"
Lin Tian's voice was icy, like a blade pressed against her neck.
Envy Demon King Gallows's underhanded tricks had ignited Lin Tian's wrath entirely.
In his mind, he was already considering how best to vent his rage once he had Scarlett in his grasp.