After that, Mike discovered something important.
He could gain points from anyone who had faith in him, but the amount was far lower compared to those marked as potential wives. Still, points were valuable.
He immediately began mixing the soil with manure. Nesh worked as well, following his instructions without complaint. Neva, however, was shocked. She could not understand how Nesh—someone so proud—was obeying a human.
Mike noticed her presence and walked over.
"Do not interfere."
Neva said nothing. She turned and left, heading straight to report everything to the Demon King.
On the farm, Mike dug a deep hole. As he paused to catch his breath, his gaze briefly stopped on Nesh. He quickly looked away.
"…She fits my type," he muttered quietly.
Several hours later, the work was nearly finished. Nesh asked for permission to leave. Mike agreed. She went to bathe and then headed to the palace.
The Demon King sat upon his throne, his presence overwhelming.
Nesh knelt and reported everything—the poor condition of her territory, the lack of food, and the fact that humans were becoming rarer by the day.
After finishing her report, she asked carefully,
"My King… do you have a new general or a new servant to assist us?"
The Demon King replied calmly,
"No. But I do have something interesting."
Nesh stiffened.
"A human slave. The only human in the Dark Territory."
Her eyes widened.
"Did you order us to assist a human slave?"
The Demon King answered without hesitation.
"No."
The audience ended.
Nesh left the hall, rage boiling inside her. She clenched her fist so hard that blood dripped from her palm.
"I was deceived by a human…"
Her eyes burned with hatred.
"I will teach him a lesson—then devour him alive."
Back at the farm, Mike suddenly coughed twice.
"…Is someone talking about me?"
He shook his head and looked around. Goblins continued working nonstop.
Mike checked his status.
SYSTEM
[Points: 250]
He immediately used them.
•Level: 9
•Class: Farmer
He spent most of his points on seeds.
SYSTEM
[Points: 10]
"…I have a bad feeling."
Mike headed to a nearby village, accompanied by fifty workers led by a female demon. The workers knew that Mike preferred capable female leaders.
SYSTEM
[Do you want her to be part of your Potential Wives?]
[Yes / No]
Mike chose:
[Yes]
The SYSTEM froze for a second.
SYSTEM
[Potential Wives: No Limit]
[Real Wives: 0 / 100]
Her presence changed instantly—more refined, more confident.
SYSTEM
[-10 Points]
Name: Zozozulala
Emotion: 60
"…What kind of name is that?" Mike whispered.
He spoke aloud.
"From now on, your name is Lila."
Lila bowed deeply, showing respect and loyalty.
She was a half dark elf and half demon, with white hair and chocolate-colored skin. After being renamed, a strange warmth formed in her heart.
Mike observed quietly.
"Ten points can change someone like this… a good investment."
In the village, Mike noticed the villagers' condition—starving, exhausted, hopeless. One house remained silent.
Inside was a dying child beside her dead mother. The father stood nearby, prepared to offer his own flesh so his child could survive.
Mike did not hesitate.
"Take them."
His workers moved instantly and carried them outside.
Mike stood in the center of the village, surrounded by his workers, with Lila beside him.
He spoke loudly.
"Follow me, and you will never lack food again!"
He distributed food. The villagers fell to their knees.
They followed him.
Village after village, settlement after settlement. By nightfall, nearly a thousand demons and villagers had joined him.
They returned to the farm and immediately began working—cutting trees, gathering materials, and constructing a house with many rooms.
At dawn, Mike planted the seeds.
SYSTEM
[You have survived for 3 days.]
[New Skills Acquired:]
– The Exploiter
– The Path to Lord
The sky was cloudy. The air felt heavy.
Then—
Nesh arrived, filled with rage.
Mike whispered,
"…I am Death."
He tried to explain, but it was too late.
Her punch struck his face.
His body flew more than a hundred meters and crashed into an obstacle.
SYSTEM
[-200 HP]
He collapsed unconscious.
SYSTEM
[You are dead…]
Nesh turned toward Lila and raised her blade.
SYSTEM
[Unique Skill Activated]
[SYSTEM ERROR… SYSTEM ERROR…]
Time froze.
Mike's body moved—without his spirit.
He appeared beside Nesh and gently deflected her blade.
She attacked again.
His body reacted instantly.
Punch after punch—too fast to see.
Ninety-nine strikes.
The final punch struck her neck, sending her flying backward. Blood spilled as she struggled to breathe.
Mike appeared above her and kicked her into the ground.
His aura surged.
This punch would kill her.
Then—
"MIKE!!"
Lila screamed.
"…Please stop."
The aura vanished.
Mike's eyes closed.
He collapsed.