"It's just a name change. Do you really think it has any significance?"

"Oh, it's quite significant!"

Mohe smiled and said, "Just like A·Gedora changed his name to Doro, the significance of a Curse Master changing their name to Wizard is not as simple as it seems. I think you should understand this—as the source of curses, it isn't strange for me to make some modifications to the nature of this power source."

The girl casually spoke of incredible things, but Yin Nephilim could not refute it.

Because it was the Demon King speaking.

Mohe calmly presented the conditions of the transaction.

As if he were serenely having tea on a quiet afternoon.

Compared to other factions, the Curse Master Alliance is already in a very awkward position.

This alliance originates from all races and is equally resisted by all races. If it's Doro, perhaps people could accept the Curse Master Alliance. If it's the Demon King, he might manage to do the same. Therefore, compared to other factions with some inclination, the Curse Master Alliance still has choices. Yet as the leader of the alliance, Yin Nephilim is very aware of the void of this nature.

The conditions Mohe offered are so enticing. One can't help but suspect there might be some ulterior secrets or conspiracies within, a misstep would plunge one straight in.

"You don't have to rush to make a decision. I give you this freedom. You can listen to Mr. Doro's conditions first before deciding whom to side with, provided you and Mr. Doro can still have a conversation—I assume you still have things to discuss. How about it? I can grant you something, giving you the basic credential called 'qualification' to negotiate with Mr. Doro."

She intended to cause some trouble for Doro—Yin Nephilim realized this, so she replied, "I'm different from those guys. They made a choice back then because they refused to admit their mistakes or failures, so they must do something to prove themselves right. The facts proved that they could only prove their foolishness and mistakes once again, repeatedly stressing the consequences of arrogance to the world. I am different from them, I admit my wrong judgment. At that point, I believed in their words, resulting in the current situation."

"Let me, as an immortal, tell you something, Yin Nephilim. Such seemingly mature summaries hold no significance. For any being, no matter how many failures they experience, when they stand at the forefront of history, they can't judge whether they will be blown off at the next moment. Before the future truly comes, no one dares to say they won't fail. Even I make wrong choices—so I stand here before you as I do now."

Mohe candidly said, "So, you're acting like you've already learned from past mistakes—then tell me, what conclusion have you drawn from that lesson? Believing absolutely and completely in A·Gedora? Believing he can surely defeat the Demon King? Or, believing that I, the Demon King, will never die, and will ultimately win in this war? I don't even know the answer, do you think you can judge? If you could judge, then the little game between me and Mr. Doro wouldn't exist. Therefore, it's meaningless to dwell on past matters; who you prefer, who you trust more... I think this is something you need to interrogate your own heart for answers."

The Demon King's charisma was on full display.

"I will, consider it."

Yin Nephilim left Mohe's residence.

This was her first true conversation with the Demon King—as the source of curses, many Curse Masters hold special feelings towards the Demon King.

Most people choose curses because they have no other options, resorting to curses as a means to become stronger and survive. Yet similarly, curse as a power can sometimes bring doom, not to mention the daily discrimination and humiliation.

This group finds it hard to speak boldly, yet their loudest moments are during the crusades against the Demon King... Even if the Demon King is the origin of this power, even if the Curse Masters have countless internal meetings, pondering if the power of curse would vanish if the Demon King were to die... Ultimately, the Curse Masters still unhesitatingly point their spears at the Demon Race, at the Demon King.

The conditions Mohe offered are something Curse Masters find nearly impossible to refuse, and Yin Nephilim is certain that Doro can't offer anything similar, at most offering protection—but the protection maintained by the majesty of the Human King cannot truly protect one's heart.

She conveyed this message to the Curse Master Alliance, letting other Curse Masters also consider this issue, as she has already met the Demon King.

Yet she hasn't truly conversed with Doro.

Since that day, even when they met Doro earlier, he acted as if he hadn't seen her, not even engaging in conversation even when they were present.

The impostors created by them receive more attention from Doro compared to them—did Doro do it intentionally?

If so, it would be great. If Doro still bears resentment towards them, perhaps it's also a form of Doro's love. But what Doro displayed was only aloofness, a disdainful detachment as if encountering an annoying person, naturally choosing not to say much, finding it exhausting to say even one more word.

To Doro, that's what they are.

Thus, Yin Nephilim met Mohe first. She attempted to get some answers regarding Doro's intentions from Mohe. Mohe evidently saw through her thoughts, thus providing a lot of information. Should this information be trusted? Probably, because Mohe has no reason to deceive her.

Of course, the Demon King might just want to watch some drama—if Doro didn't exist in this world.

If Doro didn't exist, the world would be Mohe's plaything, so Mohe could lie at any moment for options that amuse her; what wouldn't be allowed?

But now Doro exists in this world, an entity of equal standing to her. On matters concerning Doro, there are "conflicts of interest" for Mohe, things she cares about, so she can't treat this world as her plaything unrestrainedly.

She must use any means necessary to defeat Doro.

So, does the dialogue between her and herself also constitute a kind of killer move towards Doro?

Perhaps that's thinking too far.

Yin Nephilim tossed aside all her thoughts; she doesn't know what the Curse Master Alliance should do, but she knows what she wants personally, she wishes to see Doro.

...

In an unknown tavern, Adriana was as always drowning her sorrows, with several magnificently dressed mages standing beside her.

"President! It's the critical moment of life and death for the Mage Union; you need to come back and preside over the situation! What are you doing getting drunk here?"

Adriana waved her hand carelessly, drunkenly saying, "Go back to preside over the situation? More like to take the fall for it, right? You all are afraid to face our new Human King, so you want me to go back and bear his wrath. What do you want me to do? Strip naked, crawl into his bedchamber, offer my everything, and beg for his forgiveness? I know this routine."

Her words were a bit sharp, but the elderly-looking mages stayed calm: "As nobility, marrying someone like the Human King is naturally an honor, besides, you have ties with the Human King. For any man, the best way to vent anger on a woman he has a vendetta against is to turn her into his most loyal plaything. Men can never give up that sense of conquest, and the alliance between the Mage Union and the Human King will be a celebrated tale."

"In fact, the White Church has already expelled former Saintess Charlette from the church and sent her to the Human King's side. I think I don't have to state their purpose—the Human King spared Charlette, in other words, the relationship between the White Church and the Human King has eased. It might even reach a new level. This is something we, the Mage Union, cannot tolerate!"

Adriana shook her empty bottle disdainfully at the mages: "Why can't it be tolerated? Because the White Church preaches that everyone is a child of the Goddess, and all people are equal, but mages are born noble—Magic is the proof of nobility... Is that why you cannot tolerate it?"

Collectively, the mages' faces changed: "Adriana! You are also noble! You bear the title of Wise Person as a mage! How can you say such things!"

"Oh please! What's the use of being a Wise Person?"

Adriana shouted without manners: "Can't you all see? We made a counterfeit! And that counterfeit can never defeat the genuine article! I've spent my whole life studying magic and bearing the title of Wise Person! So what? I launch a deadly attack with the Demon King's horn, and he just smiles and takes it with nothing happening..."

At this point, she seemed to suddenly come to terms: "You're right, my only value is as a woman, at least I still have that thing below to make men happy. I'll pack myself and send to the Human King, satisfied? If so, then scram! I'll find him myself!"

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