Having located the lair of Valak, the Wolf Serpent Demon, Charles did not rush to make a move.
He returned to the settlement and began wandering around.
Before long, he spotted a familiar shop.
Mark the Yugoloth's shop.
He had not expected that old fellow to survive the explosion.
Disguised as a Minotaur Demon, Charles entered the shop with an axe slung over his shoulder.
A Dark Goblin came forward to greet him. "Welcome to Old Mark's shop, my lord. You can buy anything here, and sell anything too!"
Charles revealed his Minotaur Demon aura, shoved the Dark Goblin aside, and came before Mark. "Old Mark, do you remember me?"
Mark was not in good condition at the moment, his face utterly listless.
Charles let out a moo and asked, "Old Mark, why do you look like this? Like your parents died?"
Old Mark stared at Charles several times before remembering the identity of this old Minotaur Demon Charles had disguised himself as.
He forced himself to perk up and said, "It's you. I remember you, Minotaur Demon. Is that wizard of yours buying materials again?"
Then he explained, "Don't even mention it. Haven't you noticed my shop has moved?"
"My old shop was blown away by the former lord Balor's Body-Burning Explosion. I lost everything. This shop only just reopened after great difficulty."
Charles took out a demon-hide scroll and handed it to Mark. These were all things Charles would need for dealing with the Wolf Serpent Demon next.
Mark summoned the Dark Goblins and lashed them with his whip. "Quick! Find every one of these materials!"
After Mark had finished giving orders, Charles continued fishing for information.
"I remember the previous lord was a Balor. How did he suddenly die?"
Mark sighed. "No idea where a Wolf Serpent