The glass of the corridor lamps was coated in dark yellow mold, their dim glow barely tearing through the thick darkness.
Xie De emerged from the Illusion, still dressed in his clean, immaculate monk's robes. His long hair hung down as he looked at Beelzebub, his tone teasing.
"What? Have I finally passed your test?"
Beelzebub blinked in confusion and came over to take Xie De's hand. His small hand could only hold a single finger, and he spoke softly.
"I thought you were having fun. That was an Illusion Asmodeus set up for intruders. Most people die in there, but you made it out. That's impressive for a human."
"Really? You brought me into that Illusion on purpose, didn't you?"
Beelzebub widened his eyes. "It wasn't me. He did it on purpose. I just..."
Beelzebub smiled. "I just thought it was fun."
"...He's Asmodeus?"
Beelzebub nodded.
Xie De fell silent, trying to contact 455, but all he received was the same piercing electronic whine.
He asked Beelzebub directly, "Where's my system?"
"System? What's that? I don't know. I don't know much about strange creatures like that, but I'd guess it wouldn't get trapped in the Illusion. Asmodeus doesn't understand those creatures either, after all."
Beelzebub looked up, confusion on his face.
Just as he finished speaking, a woman's voice suddenly came from deep in the corridor.
"Your system is running for its life."
It was a beautiful woman with a wicked smile, looking like a classic succubus from a film or television show. For some reason, the sight felt familiar to Xie De.
"Who are you?"
Beelzebub shook his finger and said softly, "That's Asmodeus."
"..."
Asmodeus shrugged. "You didn't think I only had a male form, did you?"
All right...
Xie De spoke expressionlessly. "What do you mean,