I Became a Demon God, and You Want Me to Be a Villain — Chapter 25

Ordinary protagonists who obtained the Pay-to-Win System still had to make money, exchange it for items to increase their strength, make more money, then exchange it for more items to grow stronger.

With Su Mo, however, the whole way of playing had changed.

He had instantly bought out everything in it.

If he had not needed a few more trump cards for this trip to the royal capital, Su Mo would have chosen to save some Villain Points and upgrade the Pay-to-Win System first.

After all, in the royal capital, he could not casually use his Demon God power.

"Count, we're almost at the royal capital."

That afternoon, aboard the Airship, Su Mo heard a maid's voice.

They had arrived at the royal capital.

Su Mo stepped out of the Airship and saw an enormous city in the distance.

This was the royal capital of the Crescent Kingdom.

A massive city with a population of several million.

In the World of Gods, a city with several million inhabitants was already exceedingly large—a true supercity.

Since there were not many skyscrapers, the city sprawled across a vast area.

At the center of the Crescent Royal Capital, a Pyramid seemingly made of gold floated in the sky.

This was the largest and most central Temple in the Crescent Kingdom.

Beneath the Temple lay an enormous plaza, where countless people prayed every day to the Celestial Realm Gods.

This was also the place in the entire Crescent Kingdom where Divine Light was most concentrated.

Several flying Demonic Beasts approached through the sky.

"All Airships are to dock at Third Plaza."

A uniformed warrior atop one of the flying Demonic Beasts called out.

Flying was prohibited within the Crescent Royal Capital. No Airships were allowed to enter the city's airspace.

There were designated docking areas outside the city.

Su Mo's Airship slowly flew toward one of them.

Before long, the Airships had all come to a stop.

Then, Su Mo's Female Official took an incomparably splendid carriage out of her Space Bag.

Escorted by five hundred knights, the carriage slowly made its way into the royal capital.

"Wow, Mom, look! Which noble has arrived this time?"

Within the royal capital, many children watched the escort convoy with great curiosity.

"That looks like Count of Inkstone Territory's Caravan. I heard the Count of Inkstone Territory is incredibly rich—even the queen's wealth can't compare to his."

"Wow, so he invented the soap I use."

"..."

Some people recognized the flag on the convoy and began discussing it.

In the Crescent Kingdom, the Count of Inkstone Territory had become one of the most famous nobles in recent years.

It could be said that everyone in the Crescent Kingdom knew of him.

"He's here?"

At the same time.

Inside the Crescent Kingdom's royal palace, the Queen of the Crescent Kingdom quickly received the news as well.

Su Mo had arrived.

The Queen of the Crescent Kingdom, who had been handling state affairs, immediately lost all interest in them.

"Cathy, go invite the Count of Inkstone Territory to the palace for a banquet tonight," said the Queen of the Crescent Kingdom.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After accepting the order, a Female Official boarded a carriage and hurried out of the palace.

The Queen Instantly Became a Fangirl

"Count, the inn has been arranged."

In front of the carriage, a Female Official spoke respectfully to Su Mo.

This Female Official had been specially selected for Su Mo by Sylvie. Her name was Aria, and she was very meticulous.

Of course, as a human, she could not possibly know Su Mo's identity as a Demon God.

However, being able to follow the Count of Inkstone Territory, whose reputation was soaring, was also an immense honor for her.

Naturally, this Female Official held Su Mo in the utmost respect as well.

Inside the carriage.

Su Mo sat there, looking at the Villain Panel.

Just now, a warning had appeared on the Villain Panel, but it quickly vanished.

This meant there was a Protagonist in the royal city!

And probably more than one.

Su Mo did not send anyone to investigate. First, in the royal city, even his people could not act without restraint.

Second, the main purpose of Su Mo's trip was not these Protagonists.

Every one of these Protagonists possessed a Golden Finger, and their growth rate would be astonishingly fast.

For example, in the World of Gods, even a mage with decent Magic Talent generally needed several months of guidance from a teacher before entering the first rank and becoming a First-Order Mage.

These Protagonists only needed a few days.

Some could even reach the first rank in a single day with the help of their systems.

Though Su Mo was powerful, he would not allow them to grow unchecked.

Still, no matter how fast they grew, they ultimately needed time. It was not as if they could become gods in just a few days, right?

Even Golden Fingers had limits. Aside from those Protagonists who began with high-level Golden Fingers, the others would need quite some time just to upgrade theirs.

So there was no need to rush over the next few days.

Of course, if the Protagonists in the Royal Capital happened to run into him or provoke him, Su Mo would not mind dealing with them along the way.

The carriage headed toward an inn.

Before long, they arrived at a splendidly luxurious inn.

"My lord, this way."

Aria had the maidservants spread a red carpet across the ground and lifted the carriage curtain for Su Mo.

Su Mo stepped out of the carriage and was about to enter the inn.

"Count, please wait."

At that moment, a voice rang out.

Su Mo looked over and saw a Female Official riding a demonic steed rushing over under the escort of a group of knights.

The banner they carried was the Queen's banner.

"My lord, they are the Queen's people," Aria said quietly, her sharp eyes recognizing them at once.

The Female Official soon arrived nearby. She dismounted from the demonic steed and walked up to Su Mo.

"My lord, Her Majesty the Queen has prepared a banquet in the palace and invites you to dine with her. I hope you will honor her with your presence," the Female Official said respectfully.

Su Mo pondered for a moment. "All right."

"Please follow me, my lord," the Female Official said happily upon seeing Su Mo agree.

Thus, Su Mo boarded the carriage again.

The carriage followed behind the Female Official toward the palace.

This time, Su Mo's Knight Order did not accompany him. The carriage was guarded by the group of knights brought by the Female Official.