There are two sides to this story.
While Paul was getting beaten up, Luo Ge had already successfully arrived at the northernmost town on the Demon Continent.
Krasma Town.
If you go further north, you'll reach the Heaven Continent, the highest point on the entire continent, inhabited by the Sky Clan.
Due to its extremely high altitude and remote location, it is difficult for ordinary people to set foot there.
Of course, that was the end of Luo Ge's journey; he had no further plans to travel to the Heaven Continent.
He came to Krasma Town only to find the Demon Emperor, Kishirika.
However, although Krasma is a town, it is actually not very small, with crisscrossing streets and a considerable number of demons living there.
It's not very realistic to rely on Luo Ge and Nanahoshi to search for them.
Therefore, just as the two were preparing to go to the Adventurers' Guild, the nearest place where they could most easily obtain information, to gather intelligence.
"Ugh, it smells awful!"
"Don't come any closer!"
"Get out of our way, don't get in our way of doing business!"
"Food... Could you please give me some food...?"
On a bustling street nearby, in front of a barbecue stall, a little girl, covered in dirt, was reaching out her hand.
She was wrapped in a tattered cloth, her face was covered in a layer of ash, and only her big, innocent, bright eyes were visible.
As a result, no one pitied her.
The little girl was ruthlessly kicked away by the barbecue restaurant owner, rolling far away, and her stomach started growling loudly.
Hearing the commotion, Luo Ge suddenly called out to Nanahoshi, who was about to leave. " Nanahoshi, wait a minute."
"What's wrong?"
Nanahoshi also stopped and turned to look at Luo Ge.
"Wrong!"
"Something seems to be going on here..."
Luo Ge looked around suspiciously, and soon he saw a little demon girl wrapped in a tattered rag by the street, surrounded by flies.
Could it be?
What a coincidence!
Luo Ge walked over somewhat uncertainly.
When she lifted the tattered cloth and saw that the little girl inside not only had purple hair, but also had shackles on her hands and feet and a pair of goat horns on her head.
Isn't that the Demon Emperor begs for food everywhere?
Luo Ge looked incredulous, then his face lit up with ecstasy.
It's like searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly.
Luo Ge thought it would take some time to find her, but he never expected to bump into her in a crowded place on the street.
"Food... food... I'm so hungry! Can anyone give me some food? I'm starving to death!"
The little demon girl lay on the ground, whimpering weakly.
Seeing her pitiful appearance, Luo Ge couldn't help but feel a bit amused and exasperated.
This guy...
It's unbelievable that the mighty Demon Emperor has fallen to such a state.
If Luo Ge hadn't already done his research, who would have guessed that this penniless little demon girl, who couldn't even afford to eat, was actually the legendary Demon Emperor?
"... Your Majesty, hello, we meet again."
When Luo Ge approached Kishirika, he took the initiative to greet her.
Kishirika also symbolically raised her head.
"Um, um... do we... know each other?"
"Your Majesty! You really have a bad memory. We just met a few months ago, back in Wen'en Port. I treated you to grilled fish there."
Upon hearing the words "grilled fish," Kishirika, who had just been listless and dispirited, looking as if she were about to starve to death, suddenly brightened up.
"Oh? Oh~"
Kishirika paused for a moment, her mind blanking, before suddenly clapping her hands and shouting, "Hahahaha, I remember now! There seems to be such a thing!"
"Oh! You're the human boy who gave me the food, right?"
As she spoke, Kishirika made exaggerated, abstract gestures with her hands, while also winking and making other exaggerated movements.
"Your name seems to be something like... Luo Ge, right! Luo Ge, isn't it? I remember now... Thanks to your grilled fish, I've been able to hold on for so long."
"Speak, Luo Ge... what do you want with me?"
"I am Rog Greyrat."
"Um... what's wrong? I was hard of hearing and didn't hear you clearly. Say it again."
Suppressing his displeasure, Luo Ge took a deep breath and said seriously, "I am Rog Greyrat."
"Okay! Okay!"
"Oh! Luo Ge Greyrat, is that right? Speak, what brings you here to see me?"
"Your Majesty, I wish to reclaim the reward you promised last time." Luo Ge didn't beat around the bush but went straight to the point.
Upon hearing this, Kishirika placed her hand on her chin, a thoughtful expression immediately appearing on her face.
It appears to be thinking, but it is actually genuine thinking.
After a long pause, Kishirika murmured, "Wait a minute! Didn't I remember already giving you a reward once?"
As she spoke, Kishirika moved closer, her eyes constantly switching colors, giving the impression of a slot machine.
"Hey, where's the Mystic Eye?"
"The Demon Eye... the huge Demon Eye I gave you... where is it? Did you lose it?"
"???"
Luo Ge was dumbfounded.
But gradually, he seemed to realize what was happening, and the corners of his mouth began to twitch uncontrollably.
Damn it!
He strongly suspected that the other party had confused him with Rudeus, but unfortunately there was no evidence.
"His Majesty."
"The one who gave you the Demon Eye is my brother, Rudeus Greyrat; I am his older brother, Luo Ge Greyrat."
"Oh, it's you!"
Kishirika immediately showed a look of disgust, as if she had seen something filthy, and instinctively backed away.
Luo Ge didn't dwell on such minor details, and continued loudly, "Your Majesty... because I left in such a hurry last time that I didn't have time to ask for a reward, I've come this time to request another opportunity to fulfill my wish."
"Hmph~ No way."
"... Why?"
"Your wish has obviously expired, so I can't give it to you anymore, ta-da!"
"..."
Luo Ge was also slightly speechless.
He never imagined that wishes could expire, but Luo Ge wasn't stupid; he suddenly seemed to have thought of something.
Then he gave Nanahoshi a few instructions, and soon Nanahoshi returned with a pile of food he had bought, his body radiating a hot and fragrant aroma.
"It smells so good!!"
The Demon Emperor's eyes nearly popped out the moment he saw the food.
"Wow! Are all of these for me?" Kishirika shouted excitedly.
"Certainly."
"There is plenty of food. If it's not enough, I can buy more. Please enjoy yourself, Your Majesty."
With Luo Ge and Nanahoshi feeding her continuously, Kishirika quickly ate and drank her fill, and even her little belly was bulging... making her look like she was pregnant.
"Tasty!"
"Delicious... it's absolutely delicious!"
"Hmm, I can last a long time now, da da da da!"
She shouted loudly, her body trembled, and even the surrounding air seemed to vibrate violently.
Then... a nimble somersault landed.
Kishirika, hands on her hips, grinned. "I am Kishirika Kisirica! Known as—the Demon Emperor! Ta-da... You've done a great job feeding me, so tell me your wishes this time!"
"His Majesty..."
"I hope you can use your magic eye to help me find someone."
"Oh? Who is it?"
" Zenith, my mother..."
Kishirika couldn't help but pat Luo Ge on the shoulder, looking all mature and wise. "Haha... To use my reward on finding your family, you're truly a responsible young man. Now that I know what you desire, I'll fulfill your wish!"
Wait a minute!
Kishirika patted Luo Ge on the shoulder with her little hand and began switching between her Mystic Eyes, looking around curiously.
She seemed to see something far away, thousands of miles away...
Sudden.
Her pupils suddenly contracted sharply, her expression grew increasingly grim, and even a bead of cold sweat appeared on her forehead.
If you see something extremely terrifying.
"What's wrong, Your Majesty...?"
Seeing the expression on Kishirika's face, even Luo Ge started to get a little nervous.
Kishirika's expression... could it be... could something have happened to Zenith?
Or perhaps, even the Demon Emperor Kishirika cannot be found?
"Your Majesty... please speak! What exactly happened???"
Kishirika paused for a moment, then sighed with regret, saying, "Oh dear, I don't know how to explain this to you. In short, you need to be prepared..."
"... Could it be?"
" Zenith has met with misfortune?" Luo Ge frowned; he hadn't expected things to turn out this way.
Didn't the Hitogami say that Zenith was not in mortal danger? Could it be that the Hitogami lied to us?
Or is it...?
Just as Luo Ge's mind began to wander...
As if her prank had finally succeeded, Kishirika couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter.
"Hahahaha... You idiot! You believed that! You actually believed that?!"
"How could my all-seeing eyes not find it? Hahaha, you've been fooled by me too!"
"Who told you to bully me last time? Now you've been fooled by me, haven't you? Trying to fight me... you're still too green for that!"
"..."
Luo Ge.
"..."
Nanahoshi.
In particular, the veins on Luo Ge's forehead were bulging, and his narrowed eyes had turned completely gloomy.
He looked at the Demon Emperor standing in front of him, pointing at him and laughing loudly, and he really... really wanted to go up and beat this guy up.
However, there is always a reason behind it.
Luo Ge couldn't directly turn hostile, so he continued to suppress his anger and forced a stiff smile.
"Your Majesty, please stop playing around."
"Please... you must tell me where my mother is. This is really important to me." Luo Ge said through gritted teeth, enunciating each word clearly.
Fortunately, the Demon Emperor didn't continue with his abstract pronouncements. After mocking him enough, even his tone became unusually serious. "Although I can't see the exact location, I'm fairly certain of the general direction. That direction should be in the labyrinth of the Begaritt Continent, Gapon."
"Your Majesty... are you sure?"
"Yes, absolutely! I am the Demon Emperor, isn't that amazing? Ta-da!"
"Yeah?"
"Then I can finally rest assured."
Kishirika swayed her hips triumphantly, completely unaware that Luo Ge and Nanahoshi had exchanged a knowing glance at that moment.
They are closing in on her step by step.
Meanwhile, Kishirika was still twisting her waist, was completely absorbed in her own pleasure and did not notice the two people approaching her. Danger was about to strike.
" Nanahoshi attack together."
"Alright! Let's beat her up!"
"Ugh! What do you want to do?"
"How dare they treat me like this, repaying kindness with enmity... Ugh... Unforgivable, unforgivable! Aaaaaaahhhhhh!"
Suddenly, a little girl's scream rang out from a street corner in the town of Krasma.
Passersby turned their heads in dismay... When they saw a man and a woman committing such atrocities against a young girl in broad daylight, they were all afraid of getting into trouble and tried to avoid the scene at all costs.