[Volume 4]: Chapter 78 - A Sweet Girl Won’t Be Fooled By The Villainess

The black mist quickly gathered around Amelia and soon took on its original form. All sorts of bizarre-looking demons filled the air with their curious chatter. (Oh my, am I seeing things? The Demon Lord has actually graced this small town with her presence. It's a surprise for the demons!) (Even the Demon Lord remains so powerful and charming. It captures the demons' hearts. Even a fleeting encounter is desirable. Look at me!) (Aren't you all repelled by the disgusting scent of light ahead, in that house!) (Is the food specially brought by the Lord? I wonder if we could have a taste.) To Amelia, this group of low-level demons was all talk, and she didn't pay them any mind. With a wave of her hand, she sent them flying. A few demons were brazen enough to talk about devouring Ifia, whom Amelia promptly consumed with her magic. This brutal display sent the other demons fleeing, making them too afraid to approach recklessly. Knowing that these demons were the greedy sort, Amelia understood that this intimidation would only last a short while. The demons would soon return. So, she was already considering how to leave a scent on Ifia to ward off these attacks. Though Saint Tiffany had taken the Holy Lotus, the residual power of light did not dissipate immediately. This was why the demons quickly noticed something different about Ifia. "Amelia, come inside quickly! The house is beautifully decorated downstairs!" Having quickly toured the first floor, Ifia stood at the door, motioning for Amelia to come in and not linger outside, her black eyes brimming with a smile. She had no idea about the demons that had come and gone. After all, unless the demons wanted it, ordinary humans couldn't see them. However, Amelia decided to inform Ifia. "Ifia, I saw demons outside just now." "?!" Seeing Amelia obediently entering, as she closed the door, she was stunned by the shocking news and quickly ran over to Amelia, grabbing her sleeve with a mix of curiosity and fear, causing her cute little face to lose color. Her thick, long eyelashes blinked rapidly, and her breathing became faster. It seemed that Ifia, feeling fearful of the demons, Amelia gently patted her back reassuringly and said, "Don't worry. The demons here are weak and have been vanquished by me, turning to ashes and disappearing." After hearing that Amelia had already destroyed the demons, Ifia's tense emotions finally returned to normal. She had thought that arriving in an unfamiliar place and encountering demons might lead to a difficult battle. But considering Amelia's exceedingly high strength, it felt almost natural. The demons were simply no match for Amelia! Relieved that Ifia was safe, Amelia let go of her worries. She hadn't intended to tell her so soon, but due to the special nature of the Camus territory and the presence of many roaming demons, she thought it was better to provide a preemptive warning instead of a sudden shock. While she could have subdued these demons and marked them as her subordinates to prevent them from harming Ifia, she didn't want these weak demons, as they would not be beneficial to her future plans and the Camus territory couldn't afford to lose any demons, as the magic plants would wither quickly. Therefore, Amelia chose to ignore them and not bother. "You've been through a lot. Go freshen up and rest!" The fireplace in the house had been lit already, and with the temperature rising rapidly, Ifia had already shed some of her burdensome clothes. The swift change from cold to warm caused drowsiness to rush over. Amelia reached out and ruffled Ifia's hair, watching her relaxed expression and knew she needed rest. Ifia didn't refuse; after a long journey by carriage, she was indeed tired. When she woke up, she was ready for action! The second floor of the house had several rooms, all of which were prepared for Ifia to choose freely and settle in. She lay down and fell asleep instantly. Having slept well, Ifia awoke to a fully bright sky. Without delaying, she quickly washed up and headed downstairs, where Amelia had already laid out a sandwich and milk for her. As Ifia nibbled on her sandwich like a little squirrel, Amelia, who had already finished her meal, took a sip of her coffee and began discussing the day's plans. They were going to search for the Ill-Fortune Vines, magical plants. Upon hearing the day's arrangements, Ifia's eyes lit up. She eagerly finished her milk, then turned to Amelia and said, "Amelia, I'm ready. Let's go!" At this moment, in Ifia's eyes, finding Ill-Fortune Vines meant gaining money. Finding one meant earning a lot of money. So, instead of looking for something, it was actually a money-making opportunity. As for encountering demons? After Amelia had slain the demons yesterday, Ifia already felt reassured. She had decided to be Amelia's little sidekick and follow her around everywhere. "No rush," Amelia said, seeing the milk residue on Ifia's lips and couldn't help but smile. She then wiped Ifia's mouth with a napkin. The tender gesture made Ifia blush and inadvertently speak a bit louder, "I want to go quickly! Ah, she's already grown up. Yet, she's acting like a child, especially in front of Amelia. It's so embarrassing!!" In an attempt to shift the focus, Ifia quickly urged them to move, and Amelia had no choice but to agree. And then… Ifia stood atop the ice, looking down at what seemed like a bottomless ice pit, then gazed at the calm Amelia with a perplexed expression on her cute face. So, to find the Ill-Fortune Vines, they had to descend?