Dekan's Equal Treatment for All

"Ughhhhh!!!"

Blood mist began to rise from Elaine's body, and a pain so intense it felt like her soul was being steamed out caused her to lose her balance and stagger to her knees.

At the same time, black fog filled the air, and the ground was covered with spikes.

Although she did not fall directly onto the spikes.

However, several nails coated with deadly poison had already pierced her leg.

The even more Terror pain made her scream in agony.

As Elaine was about to faint, Dekan handed Cornelia a syringe. Cornelia then walked around the spikes on the ground to Elaine's side, held her down, and injected the syringe into her neck.

Cornelia done this kind of thing for Mie before, so she was particularly skilled at it.

Elaine felt the pain subside as the injection of the medicine was administered.

But correspondingly, I gradually lost consciousness.

At this point, Dekan seemed certain that she had temporarily lost her fighting ability.

So they didn't torment her any further.

The spikes and black mist on the ground were removed.

"Huff... huff..."

The Elaine pain finally ended, and she was able to catch her breath, collapsing to the ground, unable to move.

She now feels that only her head is still conscious.

Downwards, it's like being paralyzed.

Not long after.

The gray-haired girl walked up to her and looked down at her with a mocking expression.

"The medicine I bought from the prison store is actually of pretty good quality, but it's too expensive."

This [Paralysis Potion] costs 3000 Demon Point per injection, but once injected successfully, it can even have a certain effect on eighth-tier demons, while seventh-tier demons and below can be knocked down with a single injection.

However, with the full support of Altis, Dekan's Demon Point have become exceptionally abundant.

Why, why are you doing this to me?

Elaine filled with panic and confusion.

"Your acting as a prison guard is quite good, and you have some ideas too. You're a high-quality demon."

Dekan, waving the [Blood Purification] in his hand, continued:

"This is my demon identification spell. If used on a demon, it will evaporate its blood."

"There must be some misunderstanding! I'm not a demon!"

Elaine never dreamed that this gray-haired bastard would suddenly attack her from behind!

Most importantly, Elaine didn't believe in such a detection magic.

If a human truly possesses this magic, the Demon King would certainly not have allowed him to enter the fifth level of the prison so easily!

Therefore, Elaine quickly made her judgment.

It's very likely that the other party is just using an offensive spell to trick her!

"Do we still need to pretend?"

Dekan seemed disappointed by Elaine's behavior, wearing a "boring" expression.

"I can't die! The survivors on this floor need me! Cornelia, you believe me, right?"

Elaine desperately turned her gaze to Cornelia as if grasping at a straw.

Elaine's gaze made Cornelia feel a pang of pity.

Cornelia shook her head regretfully, hid behind Dekan, and clung to his shoulders to watch the show.

She had already informed Dekan of the information she needed to tell Dekan immediately.

Judging by her feelings would only interfere with Dekan.

[Blood Purification] would take effect, Cornelia naturally understood what that meant, so she didn't hesitate to follow Dekan's instructions and inject the potion into Elaine's body.

Whatever happens next, just leave it to Dekan to handle.

Dekan looked into Elaine's eyes and said with a mocking tone:

"I admit your acting is good, but I can smell the sweet, candy-like malice emanating from you from a distance."

"You think your stance is perfect and shouldn't be questioned? You just want to become everyone's savior and then manipulate their hearts until they're shattered? I know all too well."

"You really want to see the survivors grasp at that Void hope, only to have it shatter completely, plunging them into anger, helplessness, and utter despair, right?"

As he spoke, Dekan tapped his wrist.

Although the Demon Bracelet was also concealed by the disguise magic of this layer.

But ultimately it's just an illusion, unable to change the existence of physical matter.

The sound of fingertips tapping on metal made Elaine instantly realize Dekan's identity.

He was also a jailer!

Moreover, he was an exceptionally psychologically disturbed demon!

"..."

But Elaine remained unusually calm and silent for a moment.

She began to re-analyze the current situation.

In this situation, she had to think desperately; it was her only way to survive.

If it can be confirmed that the gray-haired girl in front of them is a demonic jailer.

She also has human companions.

Everything is full of contradictions.

But if an explanation must be found to resolve all these irrationalities simultaneously...

Could it be... that she's a freak like Altis?

Full of compassion for humanity?

So she cooperates with humans...

The jailer could then lead the prisoners down the aisle...

Could their goal be to rescue the Saintess of Darkness?!

Elaine wouldn't have guessed that any human or demon would intend to rescue the Saintess of Darkness from this prison.

But after witnessing them just now treating Faceless Ignis as a toy, and now feeling the oppressive aura of this Terror high-ranking demon, he was overwhelmed.

Elaine began to believe, even to be certain, of this possibility!

In an instant, she understood many things and made a new judgment.

"... As expected, you're also a prison guard. We can cooperate, and I'm willing to follow your request and help you in the later levels. Actually, I've been staying on this level because I'm waiting to cooperate with other prison guards. With their help, the last few levels will be much easier."

Elaine's expression gradually turned cold, as if her entire demeanor had changed, and she had completely dropped her pretense.

She knew she couldn't fool Dekan anymore.

The Gray-haired Demon seems to have a special method for locking onto its own kind.

Moreover, this Gray-haired Demon understands demons too well.

Now that she was in their hands, they didn't kill her or continue to torture her; instead, they talked to her like this.

That means you still have value, and you can use that value to buy yourself a chance to survive!

However, Elaine's answer seemed to surprise Dekan.

"Well..."

It's clear that she really wants to live.

But Dekan felt she had misunderstood.

The reason I didn't kill her wasn't because I felt she still had value.

Rather, it's simply about preserving that sliver of possibility to prevent accidentally killing an innocent person.

After all, if [Blood Purification] produces Blood Vaporization effect, it can only mean that the other party is of a different race.

It's also possible that the other party is a special race within the context of this Shadow World's era.

Dekan was unwilling to be tortured into confessing, and without Croix present, they acted without restraint.

If the other person is actually a good person, then there will be a big problem.

So, without Krishnamurti around, when it comes to interrogations, Dekan always tries to bluff his way through.

"Hehehe, it's great that you confessed so quickly, and your survival instinct is amazing too. Looks like we're going to have a lot of fun later."

Dekan finally couldn't help but laugh.

Elaine: "??"

Morion looked at Elaine with pity and shook his head.

What a terrible devil! How did he end up in Dekan's hands?

Seeing Elaine's suspicious expression, Dekan, being exceptionally merciful, decided to let her die knowing the truth and explained:

"Actually, I'm not really sure you're a demon, because my magic can only determine that you're not human. You could also be an elf or something."

Upon hearing this, Elaine froze.

So you didn't kill me just now?

Was it really out of... good intentions?

To prevent accidental killing, are they trying to extract information?

Are you kidding me?! How could a demon have any good intentions?!

This Gray-haired Demon has gone completely insane!!

"Utterly hypocritical!! If all of this was just your guess, how could you have attacked me so precisely from the very beginning?!"

Elaine cried out in frustration.

If this Gray-haired Demon hadn't even confirmed that she was a demon in the first place.

How could they have been so decisive in arresting her from the very beginning?!

Elaine didn't think her acting had any flaws, and Cornelia had clearly believed her at first!

"NONONO!"

Dekan wagged his index finger.

"I'm not targeting you. I'm an egalitarian, and I was planning to beat everyone up anyway. You just happened to be the first one I ran into."

Dekan spoke with an air of great compassion and love for all people.

Elaine: "???"

She quickly understood from Dekan's expression.

This devil is no joke!

He was genuinely prepared to beat them up one by one.

No matter how superb the acting skills, how meticulously the traps are set, or how innocent the person pretends to be.

Nothing matters in the face of this Gray-haired Demon.

There's no way you can fool him!

Because no one can escape his ruthless and impartial enforcement of the law!!

"You can't kill me! Even if you kill me, those people will die too. I'm their pillar of support. Do you want to kill them with your own hands?"

After figuring out the whole situation, Elaine racked her brains and found her last, true lifeline.

She discovered the Gray-haired Demon's concern!

The Gray-haired Demon seems genuinely unwilling to harm the innocent!

So as long as we make good use of this point.

Perhaps I can still survive and find a chance to escape!

"Oh dear, you've certainly found my weakness. If I kill you, the survivors will collapse, won't they? I don't want to be the villain."

Dekan tapped his head, looking somewhat troubled.

This made Elaine unable to suppress her joy.

There's definitely potential!

She quickly said, "So you need to..."

You really underestimate me.

Elaine was interrupted by Dekan's words before she could finish speaking.

"Just watch closely, I won't destroy their morale, I'll give you the most special punishment."

He chuckled and shook his head.

"After all, you're a rare and high-quality demon, so don't break down too soon. You'd better let me enjoy you properly, okay?"