“Who are you?”

A soft voice came from behind. I realized the person’s identity and sighed in relief. Aether’s automatic defense system only reacted to killing intent and hostility. That must mean an ally had appeared.

I confidently turned around after my analysis. Jain stood there disguised as a man.

“Huhu, did I surprise you?”

“Yes, a lot.”

Jain’s stealth and disguise ability truly suited her personality. She smiled mischievously.

“How’s my disguise? I tried to copy the guy you told me to be.”

“It’s perfect.”

Blonde hair, a slightly thuggish appearance, a short height, and a cute look unbefitting a demon. She looked exactly like Phiunel’s subordinate, whom I investigated beforehand.

“Don’t surprise me like that next time. Stay put until I message you even if you’re bored.”

“Okay.”

Jain disappeared like a true phantom thief.

I calmed my beating heart before proceeding to the secret room. A demon pretending to be a guard stood in front.

“Oi, who are—”

Aether shot forward before he could finish and pierced his neck. Black blood splurted along with an unsettling gargle.

“Kek, kuk…”

The demon didn’t die as I took out a dark ore arrow to finish him off. I had long grown used to such trivial murder. Click— I turned the silver candle to reveal a small, dark pathway.

I needed to prepare before heading downstairs. Two powerful demons should be waiting there.

“Huuu.”

I took out several of the highest quality potions that glowed with different colors.

[You have consumed a Dwarven Potion of Courage.] [You have consumed a Dwarven Potion of Vitality.] [You have consumed...