When it came to technique alone, who could rival the Lord of Succubi?
Even the Lust Demon King might fall a bit short; after all, lust was merely a preference.
Succubi, though, viewed it as their very foundation—a lifelong occupation.
Lin Tian planned to use a few means to secure Celeste's submission and have her teach her skills to the others.
Of course, he still didn't know Celeste's true identity.
Scarlett's pupils trembled violently.
"No, give me a chance!
Please, I only bear a small grudge against you.
Don't go this far!
I don't want to be a goblin vessel!"
"Keheheh, I know all about the disgusting things you've done."
Lin Tian offered no further explanation, casting a meaningful glance toward the shop behind him.
From inside, a sensuous, horned serpent-woman slithered out.
She was the daughter of the rebel leader he'd defeated before and had since been turned into one of his 'weapons.'
Her powerful coils ensnared Scarlett tightly, rendering her immobile.
Bound as she was, Scarlett couldn't use most of her spells or abilities.
She was utterly helpless.
Scarlett, desperate and enraged, cried out, "You beast!
Why are you doing this to me?
Why?
Help!
Someone, save me!
Hire, Winnie, Lord Ladrick!
Can anyone save me?!"
But no one dared to answer her cries, no matter how she shouted.
"Don't worry.
They'll die miserable deaths too," Lin Tian said coldly.
Then he turned to the others.
"Alright, take her to Gobu Yue.
Prepare everything needed for her ascension to Goblin Queen, and we can begin large-scale mating."
"No!
No!!"
Scarlett struggled in vain as she was dragged away.
From a distance, Ladrick watched, fearful.
"I underestimated the ruthlessness of this goblin.
To enslave someone for thousands of years until they die—no demon would use such brutal methods."
The key was the unending torment, the relentless torture of both body and soul.
Compared to this, conventional torture was brief, focused mostly on physical pain.
"Still, that's exactly what I need.
I can already imagine that accursed Nanavis, crushed under the goblin's cruelty… keheheh." As Ladrick murmured, he slowly unfolded his wings.
It was time to act.
He would offer his allegiance.
After all, this was his first appearance here.
He had no grievances with them, so there was no reason for them to kill him.
Besides, he came with the intention of joining.
In the district.
The One-Eyed Owl clapped her hands, feeling unexpectedly satisfied.
"Hah, finally, one nuisance down.
When will we get around to the demons in the Uninhabited Zone?"
Lin Tian's lips curved into a slight smile.
"Don't worry.
Soon."
Just then, Alice's eyes flashed with caution.
"Be on guard!
Another demon is approaching."
Everyone turned in unison.
Seeing those fierce gazes, Ladrick stopped abruptly in mid-air, frightened.
He dared not come any closer and hurried to explain himself.
"Good afternoon, everyone.
Allow me to introduce myself—I am Ladrick, a Great Lord of Sin from the Uninhabited Zone, also known as the Greed Demon King."
"To hell with you!"
"Swish!"
Instantly!
The One-Eyed Owl lunged, fists flying toward Ladrick with ferocious force.
The gusts from her fists alone were terrifying.
Startled, Ladrick dodged frantically.
"Please, calm down!
I didn't come to fight you."
But then—
He felt his heart skip a beat as a golden-haired figure materialized behind him, suspended mid-air.
Alice, wielding the Ominous Blade, swung down with a slash.
"Boom!"
Her blade's aura obliterated a massive swath of buildings!
Ladrick tried to continue his explanation, but the One-Eyed Owl attacked again.
With little choice, he dodged desperately, realizing Scarlett's despair moments before—caught between tigers and wolves.
There was no escape.
One mistake, and he'd likely die on the spot.
[Ladrick: Lv100
Race: Demon
Profession: Dark Cultist
Title: Greed Demon King, Unending Desire, The Twisted
Health: 3999
Strength: 1510
Defense: 1660
Skills: Descent of Darkness, Tier 1; Dirge of Darkness; Death Gospel…
Equipment: Sword of Darkness
Overall: 20,001]
Seeing his stats, Lin Tian's brow furrowed.
So he also knows Descent of Darkness?
Celeste knew that ability as well.
He clicked in to see the specifics, curious to find out what it entailed.
[Descent of Darkness, Tier 1:
Devour the sun, bringing endless darkness to the world.
This skill grants a powerful self-enhancement and fully unleashes demonic form, providing significant resistance to divine powers.
Currently at Tier 1; when fully leveled, it will unlock even greater abilities.]
Seeing this, Lin Tian understood.
This ability was almost like a demigod domain, amplifying one's own strength while weakening the enemy.
But from the looks of it, Ladrick's version of the skill was even stronger than Celeste's.
He couldn't afford to take this lightly.
"Your Majesty, please, call them off!
I've come to pledge my loyalty, without any hostility!
I can't hold on much longer!" Ladrick scrambled to escape, looking utterly wretched.
At his plea, Lin Tian gestured for them to stop.
"Pledge your loyalty?"
The One-Eyed Owl scowled.
"Why bother?
He's already said he's from the Uninhabited Zone.
If he wants to pledge loyalty, let him die first!"
"Calm down, I have my reasons," Lin Tian replied coolly.
This one was bound to die, as he was certainly behind the attacks on their territory.
Lin Tian had seen hints in the Life Simulation System, and even Celeste herself had confirmed it.
For now, he was just curious to see what kind of scheme Ladrick was attempting to play.
Relieved to catch his breath, Ladrick straightened up and said respectfully, "Yes, I'm here to join you!
I can give you information on the high demon Nanavis, even help you kill her, and take the Uninhabited Zone!"
"Oh?
Let's hear it," Lin Tian said.
Ladrick quickly explained, "Nanavis's Ultimate Domination lets her kill two weaker beings daily at will.
If I help exhaust her quota, you can seize the opportunity to defeat her that same day."
This good of an offer?
Even Alice and the One-Eyed Owl found it hard to believe.
However, Lin Tian remained skeptical.
"How do I know you aren't working with her, pretending to use up her abilities, when in reality, you're not?
If I confront her afterward, I'd be walking right into a trap."
At this, Ladrick froze, then replied, "Rest assured.
I've had enough of her tyranny."
Despite Ladrick's confident words, Lin Tian said nothing, his gaze cold.
Words alone weren't enough, especially from a demon.
Seeing Lin Tian's frigid stare, Ladrick hesitated, then proposed, "Alright.
I'll teach you the magic of the familiar contract, an exclusive power of the demon race.
You can use a familiar to verify the situation yourself."
Familiar contract magic?!
This piqued Lin Tian's interest.
Beside him, the One-Eyed Owl looked stunned.
"I want to learn that too!
Only high demons know this magic.
Are you sure you can teach it?"
"Of course.
It's the real thing," Ladrick replied, committing fully to his plan.
He figured that once Nanavis and Lin Tian were both worn out, he could simply clean up the aftermath himself, taking control of the entire Uninhabited Zone and beyond.
For a demon driven solely by greed, Ladrick had indeed poured immense effort into learning various skills exclusive to high demons, all to fuel his vast ambitions.