So Damn Subtle...

In the end, Shien agreed to Shajina's request and went with her to visit the Shalin Race's homeland.

A trace of delight immediately appeared on Shajina's pretty face.

Although Shien's slaughter earlier had frightened her somewhat, once Shajina realized that he was not some unreasonable foreign powerhouse, she began to harbor a few selfish hopes of her own.

That was to build a good relationship with the Legendary-tier powerhouse before her.

If they could establish friendly relations with a Legendary-tier powerhouse, it would surely benefit the Shalin Race.

Even if this Legendary-tier powerhouse was human rather than a demon, and might not necessarily be able to save the Shalin Race should anything happen, having something to hope for was still good.

Thus, Shajina respectfully welcomed Shien into her group while leading everyone back home.

Seeing that Shien did not put on any airs, the other Shalin Race members relaxed somewhat. Still, they remained respectful and did not dare approach him too closely.

The group proceeded toward the Shalin Race's homeland.

Along the way, Shien asked Shajina several questions about the Demon Realm and gained a general understanding of its circumstances.

The Demon Realm differed from the Human Realm. It had no concept of nations, but it did distinguish between races.

Just as the human race encompassed several races such as humans, beastfolk, Dwarves, and Elves, the Demon Tribe had races as numerous as the stars.

Though these races were collectively called demons, they were different groups. Some were enormous and powerful, while others were weak and humble, suffering endless oppression.

Because demons revered strength above all else, the stronger an individual was, the higher their status. Likewise, the stronger a race was, the greater its influence.

Like Yalid, who had previously gone to the Human Realm to ambush Shien in