Dekan: Gentle, Kind, Courteous, and Humble

"What the hell?! How did Dekan turn into Little Succubus prison guard?!"

"They're just as good as his girl group! Even..."

"Hush! Be careful what you say!"

Since this Shadow World challenge was a last-minute replacement for Dekan and his team, there was no prior announcement in the real world that the Beautiful Soul Squad would be facing Shadow World challenge.

The broadcast of the Shadow World was only temporarily started after they successfully entered Shadow World.

However, the audience who happened to be the first to see the opening scene were all stunned.

Their expressions varied; they wanted to discuss it, but dared not say anything out of turn.

Flora, who had gone to the Observation Hall out of curiosity, was completely dumbfounded and frozen in place.

"How did Tata grow up so much? Wait, no! How can Tata go to the seventh-tier Shadow World?!"

Flora shook her head, patted her delicate face, and then stared intently at the screen again.

"Oh... it's Dekan..."

Flora has become quite familiar with Tata during this time.

Tata seemed to have some trouble getting along with the Ice Princess and was inexplicably afraid of Judith, but the kind, sincere and enthusiastic Flora quickly won Tata's favor.

The two spent a very close time together every day.

So when Flora saw Dekan in his Succubus girl form, her first reaction was to mistake him for a grown-up Tata.

It took me a while to realize...

Inside the Demon Prison.

Dekan followed the Guide Demon through the gate, through the Hell Corridor, to the riverbank at the Border of Hell, where they boarded a pitch-black boat and headed to the first underground level of the Demon Prison.

On the boat, looking at his reflection in the river, Dekan finally understood exactly what he had become.

Not only was I disguised as a demon, but I was also given a gender-swapped disguise!

She found herself transformed into Little Succubus and dressed in a prison guard uniform.

Fortunately, both the prison guard's hat and uniform were worn very neatly, covering him completely; otherwise, Dekan would have found it hard to accept.

He rummaged through his pockets and found a small booklet. It seemed that apart from the Magic Card, this was all he had on him at the moment.

After a simple self-assessment, Dekan discovered that the Shadow World had thoughtfully marked him, as a [Special Challenger], with additional status effects.

[Blood Mimicry: A special disguise state in this Shadow World, which can be dispelled.]

"It's Blood Race magic again; it's all been stolen."

Dekan sighed inwardly.

However, in this Shadow World, he was given this extra disguise.

It's unclear whether the Shadow World is deliberately messing with him, or if there's genuine necessity to it.

Dekan is uncertain at the moment.

Unfortunately, the background story of the Shadow World doesn't reveal much specific information about the identity I'm currently playing.

Dekan was also unable to see the specific effects of the Blood Mimicry.

Throughout the journey, although Dekan tried to ask questions, the Guide Demon paid Dekan little attention.

Seemingly used to seeing new demons die quickly, he didn't bother saying much to the corpses.

However, Dekan quickly flipped through the booklet in his pocket.

The text above was neatly written in Dekan's familiar demonic language, recording some basic information about the prison.

After reading it, Dekan had a general understanding of the situation of this Demon Realm Prison.

The prison is shaped like a funnel, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, and has nine levels.

Except for the first level, where one can return to the surface with the guidance of the Guide Demon, all other levels can only be traversed downwards, with no way to return to the previous level.

Even eighth-tier magic couldn't shake the prison's barrier in the slightest.

Therefore, the prisoners held on the first floor and below had absolutely no way to break out.

However, there is another special way to return to the surface of the Demon Realm.

That means going down from the Ninth Floor, the lowest level of the prison.

There is a special passage on the Ninth Floor that leads directly back to the ground.

However, it requires the Warden's permission.

The Warden was stationed on the Ninth Floor, guarding another exit of the prison.

Even the prison guards would find it difficult to escape from prison using this method.

Because the danger increases significantly with each level of the prison.

They might have died before even reaching the Ninth Floor.

Each level has troublesome Jailer and unique rules with a devilish flair.

This part Dekan easy to understand.

It's somewhat similar to the Demon Academy.

After all, they've all left campus and entered the workforce.

The rules are definitely stricter.

The atmosphere is very good.

Dekan's other companions are probably on the lower floors, and the rescue target, "The Saintess of Darkness," is likely on the bottom two floors.

Therefore, Dekan's mission is also clear: he must descend to rescue his companions and then escape from the Ninth Floor with the Saintess of Darkness.

The biggest problem might be how to deal with the Warden.

The final boss of the seventh-tier Shadow World should theoretically be able to reach the ninth tier at most.

You definitely can't win using normal methods.

We also need to gather as much information as possible about the Warden along the way.

The information recorded in the pamphlet was very concise, with no other details.

It looks like a memo booklet for a new employee.

It contains nothing that shouldn't be written.

Even if this booklet were shown to other demons, they would not doubt that Dekan intended to descend deeper and deeper into hell.

However, there probably isn't much information about this prison that can be gathered in the Demon Realm.

After all, according to the system, even prison guards find it difficult to leave the prison once they are hired.

It is highly confidential.

And so, Dekan followed the Guide Demon to the first level of this Demon Realm underground prison.

Several large characters were written at the entrance--

[Limbo]

They walked through the cages.

Dekan discovered that most of the people imprisoned here were humans and other intelligent beings.

But what they all had in common was that the prisoners on this floor seemed to have little fighting ability.

They didn't look like warriors, nor like slaves meant for labor.

Instead, he has the air of a scholar.

The Guide Demon led Dekan to a room with classical decor.

It wasn't until this place that it started to resemble Demon Academy.

It reminded Dekan of the cozy principal's office.

"Wear it carefully. If you lose it, you'll be no different from a prisoner."

The Guide Demon handed Dekan a jet-black bracelet and said coldly.

Dekan didn't say much.

I did a quick inspection.

I put the bracelet on my wrist.

Since my identity this time belongs to a formally registered demon, I can safely accept these initial guidance measures for now.

This bracelet is somewhat similar to a pass for entering a prison.

Once they reach the lower levels, they'll probably need this bracelet to prove their status as prison guards.

"How do I use this bracelet?"

Dekan humbly sought advice.

He was unusually good-tempered today.

"Infuse it with Magic Power, and you will understand."

After the Guide Demon finished speaking, he didn't pay much attention to Dekan and sat down at his desk to look at his documents, seemingly very busy with official business.

He must be the Jailer of this floor.

After all, the authority to open the Gate of Hell is not something an ordinary jailer should possess.

Dekan infused the bracelet with Magic Power, as instructed by the Guide Demon.

Soon, numbers lit up on the bracelet.

[100]

At the same time, Dekan also sensed the rules and map of the first level of the prison he was currently in through the bracelet.

[You cannot actively attack other guards on this level of the prison; otherwise, you will lose 50% of your Demon Point or 100 Demon Point each time you attack them, whichever is greater.]

[When your Demon Point are negative, you will be considered a prisoner. Defeating jailers with negative Demon Point will grant you the corresponding number of Demon Point.]

[Completing tasks earns Demon Point, which can be used to exchange for resources.]

[On the first level of the prison, 100 Demon Point will be automatically deducted daily.]

[To proceed to the second level, you need to pay 1000 Demon Point, or possess permission from the first level Jailer.]

"Does that mean I have to start working today or tomorrow?"

Dekan felt like he had stumbled into a shady company.

Of course, if a company offers enough Demon Point, then it's a conscientious company.

Currently, it appears that the number 100 displayed on the bracelet means that you initially have 100 Demon Point.

These "Demon Point" are somewhat similar to wages.

If you don't hurry up and start working to earn a wage, you'll soon be in debt, and your status will change from [jailer] to [prisoner].

Given the devil's nature, once he loses his position as a jailer, the other jailers will definitely try every means to kill him.

What's worse is that she now possesses such beauty.

That would likely be even more dangerous.

"That's right, go to work."

The Guide Demon spoke indifferently, focusing on the documents on his desk, without glancing at Dekan again.

"Go to the interrogation room and find Lars; he'll teach you how to work today."

"Good."

Dekan nodded and left the office.

He did not inquire about any other information for the time being.

He sensed that the Guide Demon was getting a little impatient.

There's no need to provoke this high-ranking demon right now.

Dekan then walked along the path from the first floor of the prison to the interrogation room, constantly reminding himself of the things he needed to be careful about in this Shadow World.

"No matter what, my reputation is already bad enough; I absolutely cannot increase the probability of being suspected of being the 'Lord of Calamity'."

Dekan secretly swore an oath.

He was very worried that if his reputation continued to worsen, he would be unjustly associated with the Lord of Calamity.

This time, he must do good deeds and accumulate merit.

Always remember to be gentle, kind, respectful, frugal, and modest; uphold benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness; and be a good devil.

Pshaw, good person.

He needs to restrain himself, restrain himself, and restrain himself again for what he did at the Demon Academy.

All the reputation lost at the Demon Academy must be regained at the Demon Prison!

"This first level seems pretty safe, quite suitable for a newbie just starting out in the workplace."

Dekan walked along the road, looking around and talking to himself.

He did not find his companions or other challengers on this floor.

After careful observation, Dekan was certain that the people imprisoned on the first floor were nothing more than civilian staff with little combat ability.

However, their existence must be very meaningful to the Demon Realm.

Demons can learn about human knowledge and information through them.

In fact, the rules on this floor are exceptionally harmonious, directly prohibiting infighting among the prison guards.

As long as I can complete my work smoothly, I estimate I can live a pretty good life.

After wandering around for a long time, Dekan finally arrived at the interrogation room.

When Dekan pushed open the door to the interrogation room.

The first person he saw Lars, the colleague the Guide Demon had told him to find.

The demon had a hideous and grotesque appearance, dressed in the same prison guard uniform, and held a blood-stained chain in its hand, its hands stained red with blood.

It looks like they just finished interrogating a poor prisoner.

Lars looked at his new colleague with some impatience.

However, when he noticed Dekan's face, his furrowed brows quickly relaxed.

He clearly hadn't expected the new demon to be such a beautiful Succubus.

And.

This Succubus, in terms of both her clothing and her demeanor, completely lacked the characteristics of a typical Succubus.

She just looks... exceptionally innocent!

Instead, she possessed an indescribable charm unlike that of ordinary Succubus!

Lars had originally intended to just casually deal with his new colleague.

This has now given him some new ideas.

"Senior Lars?"

Dekan spoke softly and politely.

Today, Dekan is exceptionally gentle.

"Yes, that's right."

Lars' attitude was noticeably better than that of the Guide Demon; he even had a barely concealed smile on his lips.

Of course, Dekan wouldn't believe it was a friendly laugh.

The devil's laugh—those who know, know.

Could you please give me some guidance on my work?

"Dekan asked."

In fact, the moment he entered the interrogation room, Dekan had already sensed the working rules of the room through his bracelet.

[Interrogate stubborn prisoners who refuse to submit, forcing them to completely yield.]

[Upon successful interrogation, Demon Point will be awarded based on the target's value and the difficulty of subduing them.]

[If the interrogation fails within 1 hour, Half-Demon the reward points for the interrogated target will be deducted.]

[If the target dies, double the Demon Point awarded for interrogating the target will be deducted.]

"There's nothing to instruct you on, just get started. How about you interrogate the next prisoner?"

Lars lowered the chains in his hands, grabbed a prisoner from the cage, and threw him in front of Dekan.

The prisoner appears to be an elderly scholar.

His face was covered in bloodstains, but his gaze was unwavering.

[The current target reward is 210 points.]

While Dekan was surprised at how easy it was to earn Demon Point, he also sneered inwardly.

Lars seemed quite friendly.

But right from the start, they were given such a thankless and potentially fatal interrogation target.

It's obvious they want to quickly turn their Demon Point into negative ones.

Once it turns negative, the restriction that prevents guards from attacking other guards is lifted, and Lars can do whatever he wants to himself.

Logically speaking

Conducting efficient interrogations without causing death is undoubtedly the most suitable job for Dekan.

Even for this highly skilled and experienced scholar, Dekan could interrogate him with ease if he truly wanted to.

With the power of pain at his disposal, Dekan could, without exaggeration, use his abilities to quickly interrogate all the most difficult prisoners and advance to the next level.

Lars's trap meant nothing to Dekan.

But.

Let Dekan use his most skilled methods to torture and interrogate these prisoners, achieving what even professional interrogators would find difficult to accomplish.

This is undoubtedly a declaration to the viewers watching the live stream. "I am the devil among devils!"

The Shadow World seemed to be mocking him!

Dekan looked at the bracelet on his wrist.

In my mind, I silently crossed out the [Demon Point], treating them as [Merit Points], and added a negative sign before the value to remind myself.

If you gain 100 Demon Point by doing demonic deeds, it's equivalent to having -100 merit points.

Dekan is determined to defend his reputation!

Clear this level in a way that accumulates immeasurable merit!