Spicy Shredded Chicken

Edward stood where he was, lost in thought.

He repeatedly weighed the abilities Malkis had mentioned, considering their potential value.

He had to admit that if used properly, the abilities to create fear, absorb fear, cast illusions, and bewitch others could indeed become powerful assets in this terrifying world.

However, demons had always been exceedingly cunning. He knew full well that he could not let down his guard around Malkis so easily.

At that thought, Edward unconsciously clenched his fist. His gaze instantly sharpened like an eagle's, carrying a strong warning as he spoke coldly, his voice seeming to freeze the air. "Behave yourself in my house! If you dare try anything, you'll regret it!"

Malkis did not dare show the slightest defiance. She hurriedly nodded and bowed, her face covered in a fawning smile as she replied ingratiatingly, "I understand, Master. Don't worry, I'll behave myself."

Only then did Edward turn around, preparing to return to his room and sleep. But after only two steps, he heard Malkis cautiously speak behind him. "By the way, Master, um..."

Edward was already tired, and he turned back even more impatiently, asking in a hostile tone, "What is it now? Stop dragging your feet!"

A trace of hesitation flashed across Malkis's face, as though she were struggling with something. But in the end, she gathered her courage and said, "Master, could you call me by my full name, Malkis? After all, I'm still a demon with dignity. Being called 'Jisi' is really..."

The corner of Edward's mouth lifted into a teasing, mischievous grin. He deliberately drew out his words. "All right, Jisi." With that, he headed toward his room without looking back, leaving Malkis standing there with a helpless expression.

Malkis watched Edward's retreating figure and sighed inwardly. She could not help muttering, "My demon life is nothing but darkness..." She shook her head helplessly, dragged her heavy feet to the bed, and plopped down, lost in thought.

She was a dignified demon, someone of standing even in the Demon Realm, yet now she was being so thoroughly controlled by this human brat. It truly left her unwilling to accept it.

But whenever she recalled the mysterious and powerful Purification Power in Edward's hands, she could not help but feel afraid. Every thought of resistance was instantly crushed, and she did not dare make the slightest move.

Meanwhile, after returning to his room, Edward did not even take off his clothes before collapsing onto the bed. Before long, steady breathing could be heard.

Early the next morning, before the sunlight had fully pierced through the gaps in the curtains, Sarah's anxious shouts suddenly rang out from outside the room. "Edward, Edward, wake up! You're going to be late for school!" Her voice was like a rapid drumbeat pounding against Edward's eardrums.

"Oh, Mom, let me sleep a little longer." Edward kept his eyes tightly shut, lazily sunk into the bed. His voice was thick with drowsiness, as though every word weighed a thousand pounds.

Sarah was not falling for that. She raised her voice, authority that brooked no argument in her tone. "Edward, come downstairs now. Don't make me..." Before she could finish, Edward's slightly hurried voice came from inside the room. "I'm already up!"

At that moment, Edward stood before the bathroom mirror, fixing his slightly messy hair while studying his reflection.

The longer he looked, the more smugly he smiled. He muttered to himself, "Mm, I'm really handsome. Still, compared to the readers in front of the screen, I'm just a tiny bit worse."

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Then he picked up his toothbrush, squeezed on some toothpaste, and began brushing his teeth. White foam gathered at the corners of his mouth. Amid the swishing sounds of brushing, he continued moving while quietly pondering.

Yesterday, he had drawn the Ox Talisman and mastered Purification Power. That should at least give him some ability to protect himself.

But this terrifying world was full of dangers. Those things alone were far from enough. It seemed he would have to keep drawing prizes. Maybe he would draw something even more powerful and gain another layer of security in this world.

Just as Edward was admiring himself in the mirror, his mother Sarah's increasingly urgent voice came from downstairs again. "Edward!"

"Okay, I'm coming, Mom!" Edward did not dare delay any longer. He hurriedly dressed himself in a fluster, then rushed downstairs like a gust of wind to eat breakfast.

The moment he entered the living room, he saw his father John sitting leisurely on the sofa, reading the newspaper with full concentration. Sarah, meanwhile, smiled warmly and said gently, "Edward, breakfast is on the table."

"Okay, Mom." Edward answered and hurried toward the dining table.

Edward plopped down beside the table. His gaze swept over the bread, fried eggs, milk, and sausages. The same unchanged food again, he could not help lamenting inwardly.

At that moment, John lowered his newspaper and looked up at Edward with a gentle gaze. He asked with concern, "Son, has everything been going well at school lately?"

Edward's mouth was stuffed full, his cheeks puffed up like a little hamster's. He answered indistinctly, "Same as always, Dad. You know, even if I don't go, I'm still first in the whole school."

After saying that, he deliberately muttered in a profound tone, "Ah, the loneliness of being invincible," with a teasing smile on his face.

John smiled helplessly and teased, "You brat, stop talking nonsense and get to school properly!"

Sarah also shook her head with a smile, her eyes full of affection. She handed him a cup of hot milk and chided, "You child."

Edward took the milk and downed it in a few gulps. The instant it went down, his expression suddenly changed. It was as if he had remembered something extremely important. He smacked his forehead and shouted anxiously, "Oh no, Mom, where's Jisi?!"

Sarah had been smiling at Edward, but upon hearing that, her face filled with confusion. She could not help asking, "What Jisi?"

Only then did Edward realize he had misspoken. He hurriedly tried to smooth things over. "Oh, oh, I meant my sister Lily. I said the wrong thing by accident."

Sarah gently shook her head and said helplessly, "Don't give your sister such strange nicknames. She went to school early this morning, unlike you, always dragging your feet."

Edward smiled helplessly, said goodbye to his parents, and headed out.

Just as he reached the door, he ran into his friend Frank. Frank looked excited, waving a poster in his hand. "Edward, look! Hell Orchestra is coming here! Let's go together this weekend!"

(Frank — Cat and Mouse Game)

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