I'm Too Innocent for Schemes and Intrigue

"Black, is this your room? What were you doing just now?"

Mephisto asked in a low voice.

Black shrugged.

"Isn't it obvious? As for just now... I was cultivating, of course."

"That powerful spatial fluctuation came from your cultivation? What Cultivation Method were you practicing?!"

Mephisto pressed him.

For some reason, Mephisto felt that Black was hiding a great many secrets.

His sixth sense as a man and his instincts as Captain of the Second Squad of the Blood Demon Guard were both screaming warnings.

There was something wrong with Black. Very wrong!

But Black refused to give an inch.

"Captain Mephisto, what Cultivation Method I practice is my private business. Even as Captain of the Second Squad, you have no right to ask."

In short:

None of your damn business!

"And this is my private cultivation room. You barged in with your men without my permission, Captain Mephisto. Don't you owe me an explanation?"

Hiss—

The Blood Demon Guards who had followed Mephisto in all drew sharp breaths.

This was the first time they had seen anyone dare demand an explanation from their captain.

However highly the Blood Demon Lord thought of Black, that could not compare with the bond Mephisto had forged fighting at the Blood Demon Lord's side.

Besides...

Black was merely a Seventh-Tier Demon Race member.

Mephisto was a Supreme Demon King, only one step away from becoming a Heavenly King!

A mere Seventh-Tier Demon Race member dared challenge a Supreme Demon King.

He must have had a death wish!

The Blood Demon Guards each took half a step back, lest Mephisto's anger catch them too.

Yet...

To their surprise, Mephisto merely studied Black for a long moment before nodding.

"Fair enough. I did ask too much. But I came in with my men because something