222 Dekan Attempts Redemption Again
For an average prison guard, surviving in the second layer, which is an exile zone, is already a very difficult task.
Thus, staying on this level does not result in a loss of Demon Points.
Instead, one can earn more Demon Points simply by enduring.
However, Dekan doesn’t have that much time.
He now outright looks down on 200 Demon Points!
He might consider staying if he were given 2000 Demon Points a day!
This layer looks incredibly barren.
There are barely any facilities.
Or rather, the entire second layer is one massive cell.
Spending too long here could drive someone mad with loneliness.
Dekan can even see from afar, on the other side of the second-level prison, the portal leading to the third level.
Once there, the second layer would be considered cleared.
However, Dekan hadn’t even stepped out from the secure zone covered by the barrier surrounding the portal when he caught sight of a familiar figure—Olive.
She was sitting atop a small hill made of skeletons near the portal.
Her eyes gazed aimlessly at some unknown direction.
Her objective was clear—blocking the entrance.
Olive didn’t want to give the prisoners or guards that come to this level any chance of escaping her grasp and heading to the third level.
Being imprisoned here, the only enjoyment for her was likely toying with the guards and prisoners.
Compared to her alluring presence in Demon Academy, she now appeared more reserved for some unknown reason.
She carried herself with a certain melancholic beauty.
Although her once flawless skin now bore the marks of Hell’s scars resembling intricate patterns,
her power was undoubtedly greater now than it had ever been.
Probably not even an average seventh-rank demon could handle her.
Fortunately, Olive appeared clean without a trace of blood or battle marks.
Apparently, no companion was assigned to the second level right from the start.
Otherwise, there would surely have been a battle with Olive.
Without hesitation, Dekan stepped out of the secure zone around the portal.
He officially entered the second layer.
“Keeper & Prisoner – Olive from Hell”
“Defeating the keeper of this level will reward 2000 Demon Points”
Looking at the flat terrain, and with the goal of reaching the portal to the third level, along with the looming figure of the menacing keeper,
Dekan felt an unusual sense of déjà vu.
It was very similar to the entrance exam he took when he first entered Hewenlit Academy many years ago.
A game of chase.
If Dekan could evade Olive and successfully reach the portal to the third level, he would succeed.
Of course, he could also choose to hunt down the examiner.
Incredibly, Hewenlit Academy’s test prediction actually hit the mark!
Dekan believed that after this battle, not only would he rise in stature, but the school’s reputation would surely improve as well.
Though confronting a seventh-rank keeper directly would be the lower strategy, playing mind games and luring her would be the middle strategy, and manipulating her heart would be the superior strategy.
But this time, Dekan’s choice was direct confrontation.
He wanted to be like Cornelia, candid and upright.
Fighting demons with fiery resolve—this is what a noble human fighter should do!
He definitely couldn’t keep manipulating the hearts of demons anymore.
It was too weird for the average human.
“The last time I deceived Olive, it was too despicable. This time, I will not use any tricks!”
Dekan vowed darkly in his heart.
Only by doing this can he restore his reputation to some extent.
The last time, it was a second-rank against a sixth-rank.
Dekan had too few positioning options.
He also lacked crucial attack cards like ‘Purification of Blood’.
Therefore, manipulating her mind was the best option at that time.
But now,
He was already a fourth-rank powerhouse!
A fourth rank against a seventh rank, I have the advantage!
I can’t defeat the main bishop or an eighth-rank, but I can easily handle a seventh-rank demoness like you, right?
Dekan decided to show Olive what it means to never underestimate someone merely because they are inexperienced!
…
The small bone hill surrounded by venomous mist and shadow.
“…”
Olive seemed to mumble something in her fragmented thoughts.
She no longer remembered how long she’d spent in that prison.
Each second felt like an eternity for her.
At the beginning, she also tried to amuse herself by playing with those toys that passed through the second layer.
But soon, she realized.
Even if there were countless toys, they couldn’t fill the void inside her heart…
“Is there another fool here to die?”
Olive had long noticed the commotion near the portal, but she didn’t care.
Expectation after expectation had only led to disappointment after disappointment.
Excessive hope only became a torment for her.
However,
When she noticed Dekan entering the second layer,
“!”
Her pupils trembled suddenly!
For some reason, Dekan’s gray hair and race stirred something within her, making her eyes shift their empty void and focus sharply.
But quite rapidly, her eyes were filled with disappointment again.
“It’s not him… still not him… why do you have to be a succubus, with gray hair!”
Olive seemed to gradually become flustered and enraged as she leaped down from the bone hill and darted towards Dekan!
She wanted to vent her pent-up anger!
“Why don’t you come here and stay with me in this prison!!”
Olive’s voice was filled with sobs, her cry echoing in the void with tremors as if crying out.
Dekan stood still where he was.
Although he wasn’t sure what Olive was ranting about,
Her current state was perfect!
She mentioned gray hair and succubi.
It was highly likely that the storyline of the Shadow World was indeed connected to the Demon Academy.
If Olive truly remembered him and had a blazing anger towards his past actions etched deep within her,
then it meant she remembered, hated, the original form of himself!
In such a case, he could directly activate [De’Erkan the Captain] and effortlessly control her!
Dekan decisively activated [De’Erkan the Captain].
Olive paused as expected when she saw the doll-like representation of Dekan.
“?!”
Olive’s undivided attention was captured by [De’Erkan the Captain]. She then approached it somewhat in a trance.
“Hmph. Double killing Olive is now within reach,” Dekan thought as he was already strategizing for the next opponent.
But right before Dekan’s eyes,
Olive extended her hand toward [De’Erkan the Captain].
Then, she…
picked it up?!
Olive hugged the doll tightly, rubbing her cheek against it, tears streaming from her eyes, sobbing with mixed emotions,
“My one true love… how I miss you…”
Dekan: “?????”
Dekan froze in place for a moment, filled with doubt.
He initially thought he had controlled Olive.
But gradually, he realized something was off.
The hell? Did it not work?
Moreover, at this point, Dekan realized the severity of the situation.
Olive indeed remembered him.
Which should have been good news.
But here’s the bad news.
Olive doesn’t seem to hold any hatred toward him; rather, it could be the opposite?
