A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Everyone showed expressions of surprise. Demon King-level powerhouses are not like leeks, which can be found everywhere. It can be said that the number of Demon King-level powerhouses in the Demon Realm now, including the four currently active ones and those who have gone into seclusion, is less than ten.

This is a very dangerous letter. If Riesel is not lying, then this ranking game is a trap.

Riesel recounted everything he had seen and heard during the competition without missing a single word. Demons have far greater memories than ordinary people, so his retelling was almost entirely accurate.

After hearing this, everyone's expression turned quite unpleasant.

Now, no one blamed Riesel anymore. It wasn't a fault of his fighting skills. In these four ranking games, no matter who went up, the result would not have changed. The Felix family would inevitably be the loser.

Garcín tapped the conference table lightly and said, "Previously, I was a little worried that the other side had blocked the outside world's perception of the venue. I thought it was a scheme of theirs, but now it seems that they didn't want their words to be noticed by more people. In this respect, I misunderstood them."

Seeing that the clan leader had spoken, the others stopped whispering and listened attentively to what Garsien had to say.

The Felix family's internal governance model is similar to that of the Italian Mafia. The patriarch must be ruthless, capable of fighting, and able to lead everyone to "make money" before anyone will submit to him.

Garcín achieved all three points. Although he took a risky approach, he ultimately secured huge benefits for his family. However, the aftereffects of this profit-seeking tactic are now emerging.

Garcín said, "This is a veiled warning. I believe he means us no harm. If he did, he could have simply ignored it and let things unfold, leaving us to suffer in the end. Instead, he gave us a heads-up and even pointed us in the right direction. I don't know if that direction is right or wrong, but it's better than us blindly stumbling around like headless flies."

Chapter 1. Felix Giving in

Garcín's words caused an uproar among some people.

“Boss, are we just going to give back what we worked so hard to get? And we’ll have to apologize. Even if we’re willing to apologize, the key is that the other side has to be willing to accept it!” said the burly, lion-like man.

Garcín sighed and said, "It's better to spit out what you've eaten than to lose your life. Or do you want to be a fool who can only 'bababa'?"

Upon hearing this, the burly man instantly deflated. Because of their ability to be reborn from the ashes, the Felix family wasn't afraid of death, not even complete annihilation. However, they feared that their resurrection might go awry, leaving them as mindless idiots who could only babble – a fate worse than death.

Garcín said, "I know you all have complaints about my decision, which is normal. After all, it's not like you're willing to give up the benefits you've already gained, and I'm not willing either! But now is a time of life and death for the family. Anyone who disobeys my orders will have to be sent to see the ancestors first."

Everyone understood what Garcín meant when he said that the ancestor had been dead for more than two thousand years. Going to see the ancestor meant that he was going to clean house.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Garcín said. "If we miss this chance, we don't know how many of us will be able to gather here again."

The elder said, "Chief Garsien, are you sure everything they said is true, and they're not trying to trick us? We have to be careful."

As if to say something, Garcín grinned, took off his shoe, and threw it at the elder's face, knocking him to the ground.

Garcín cursed, "Damn it, you can afford to gamble, but can I? My entire family, over four hundred people, their lives and fortunes are in my hands. I'm already worried sick, and you old bastard are just making things worse! My mind is made up. I'll apologize where I should, and quickly restore the family's reputation in the Demon Realm, and build more alliances! You little brats, did you all hear me? I'll take out my own assets first, and I'll go repair relations with the Gremory family right now!"

Hearing García's words, everyone was shocked. He had just fallen out with the Gremory family, but he immediately repaired the relationship. What does it mean to be flexible and adaptable? (Tactical lean back)

Garcín said harshly, "What does my old face matter for the sake of the clan? Money is just an external thing; living is the most important thing. Even if we survive this calamity, with our clan's ability to rise from the ashes, there will be plenty of opportunities to make a name for ourselves. We need to find a way to get through this first. If we can't get through it, all our best ideas will be just empty talk."

Although Garcín had a bad temper, he was a pragmatic person. Of course, to put it bluntly, he was a bully who preyed on the weak. After realizing that he and his group were being targeted, his first thought was to save themselves and find a way to protect his family members. He would deal with the rest later.

From this perspective, Garcín is a qualified patriarch who is willing to consider the interests of the family.

"Now that I've finished speaking, who agrees and who disagrees!" Garcín slammed his hand on the table, his voice unconsciously rising.

Seeing that everyone remained silent for a long time, Garcín said, "Then it's settled. Riser, take the artifacts and familiars you sent out, and we'll go to apologize tonight."

"Huh?! We're going today?!" Riesel's face was a little pale. He was still traumatized by Levi's defeat.

Garcín said, "Nonsense, if we don't go today, are we going tomorrow? The sooner the better. We're not going to go through with the engagement. Apologizing is the most important thing right now. As for your relatives and your brother's artifact, just give them away. It's good that they're still alive."

The elder Samais of the clan, who was standing nearby, didn't say anything. Although she was heartbroken that the artifact had been lost, her father was right. If a person is gone, then everything is truly gone.

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While the Felix family was making their decision, the Gremory family was holding a small banquet. There were no outsiders at the banquet, because the Gremory family was small, and the number of people attending the banquet, including the main branch and collateral branches, was less than ten.

Now, Li Wei is considered one of the Gremory family members by the collateral branches of the family.

Of course, this was only nominally one of their own. The members of the branch family all thought that Li Wei was Rias's familiar. Rias was incredibly lucky to have encountered such a powerful being and to have been fortunate enough to subdue him as her familiar.

However, everyone in the Gremory main family knows that Li Wei only nominally belongs to Rias; the Gremory family has no real control over Li Wei.

Of course, neither Levi nor the Gremory family has mentioned this matter yet. After all, this is Levi's disguise and cannot be exposed casually. It is already considered a lot if a few people know the truth. If more people knew the truth, it would no longer be a secret.

The small banquet lasted only about an hour before it ended, as Gimori had just won and needed to keep a low profile.

Don't assume that demons don't know how to bide their time. Although the Gremory family is powerful, due to population issues, their overall strategy over the years can be summed up in one word: "hide and wait." Like a certain "little emperor," they don't seek the top spot, but only strive for the top. This attitude of competing in a different direction rather than for the top spot is the secret to the Gremory family's longevity and survival.

After the banquet, Li Wei returned to his room, and just as he was about to rest, there was a knock on the wooden door.

"Please come in," Li Wei said.

"Excuse me for disturbing you." The door was pushed open, and what came into view was a head of long, smooth hair that looked like flames. The red hair was an outward manifestation of the powerful magic of the Gremory family members. The purer the red, the purer the power.

This family is the kind of family that doesn't need any special effects when filming commercials.

Rias was wearing a well-fitting dress, the same gown she had worn to the banquet. She probably hadn't changed after returning to her room.

Li Wei looked at Rias with admiration. He had to admit that the phrase "a feast for the eyes" was quite fitting for Rias.

Li Wei smiled and said, "You look very happy, that's good."

Rias sat down next to Li Wei, took his hand in hers, and smiled without saying a word.

Chapter 1. The solution to breaking the deadlock is to become stronger.

Rias sighed inwardly. If she hadn't met Levi, defeating Riesel wouldn't have been an easy task. She might have been forced to accept the marriage. The ranking game's decisions were protected by the morality and laws of the entire demon world. Demons who lost the ranking game would be expelled from the entire noble community if they refused to fulfill their bets.

Therefore, even having an elder brother who is a demon king is of little help in this matter, because the opponent's challenge was launched too hastily. Even if the Gremory family mobilizes its connections to find outside help, it is uncertain whether they can find a suitable candidate in a short period of time.

That is why Li Wei's assistance is so precious.

Rias said, "It's a pity that the Felix family ran away immediately after the match, so we didn't get to see their ugly faces. It's a little disappointing."

Li Wei said, "This can be considered a lesson for the Felix family. However, they are now too big for their own good, so let's see if they can survive this."

As the old saying goes, having more friends means having more paths, while having more enemies means having more walls to block your way. The Felix family, relying on their "genius" diplomatic strategies, has directly thrown themselves into a maze full of walls. This operation is truly baffling.

Just then, a light shone outside. Li Wei sensed that the Felix family had arrived—it was García and Riesel, followed by several servants carrying various beautifully wrapped gifts. Li Wei used his senses to scan the contents through the outer packaging. He had to admit, the Felix family had really gone all out this time.

Rias sensed the residual magic of the teleportation spell and followed Li Wei to the balcony. Using potted plants and obstacles to conceal herself, she looked down at the two people below.

Rias asked, puzzled, "They just suffered a crushing defeat and lost face. What are they trying to do here now?"

Li Wei said, "They've probably come to apologize and beg for forgiveness. The Felix family is quite astute."

Because they had warned Riesel beforehand, the Felix family knew what could and could not be said, so he wasn't worried about his conversation with Riesel being leaked.

Rias looked surprised and said, "Is this still the Felix family? Weren't they so aggressive before? How come they've changed so much? Do they think someone is plotting against them, so they want to repair their relationship with us first and focus their attention on the person who plotted against them?"

Li Wei laughed and said, "If the Felix family really has such thoughts, then there is still hope. If they can't even react to this, then once the artifacts are distributed, the Felix family will suffer a very severe retaliation."

Li Wei had been in the Demon Realm for quite some time now, and while his understanding of it might not rival that of the native locals, he had a certain grasp of the conflicts between the various noble families. The Felix family's antics nearly gave Li Wei a back injury; he had never seen such a reckless family. Among the noble families, besides their staunch allies, the Felix family had either already clashed with other nobles or harbored latent animosity towards them. Their ability to jump around and cause trouble was indeed quite audacious.

Rias said, "They deserve it. Who told them to always argue with everyone they meet? Now they know they need to beg for help, right?"

Li Wei laughed and said, "The Felix family has no choice now. When a crisis looms, they need more powerful and reliable allies, and the Gremory family is a good candidate. Whether it was the previous marriage alliance or the current visit, the core purpose was to bring the Gremory family onto their side. However, they failed."

Rias said, "The Gremory family will never ally with the Felix family. That disgusting family deserves to be punished."

Li Wei laughed and said, "Don't be so impulsive. In a place like the Demon Realm, there are only eternal interests, not eternal enemies and allies. Rias, you are the heir of the Gremory family, you can't be so impulsive."

Rias said, "I am not the heir of the family. My brother is now the Demon King and cannot manage the family affairs for the time being. However, my brother and sister-in-law have a child. The right of succession is not in my hands, and I have no interest in power. I just want to live my own life."

Li Wei smiled and said, "To be honest, Sajax and Grefia's child is already quite outstanding among his peers. If he can maintain this advantage, he may be able to support the Gremory family in the future. However, Rias, you are still a member of the Gremory family's main lineage, and there are some things that are not up to you."

Rias sighed and said, "That's why I went to the human world. I know it's escapism, but I'll take what I can get. I don't intend to reject my own bloodline. I know that without the right to inherit, I'll most likely become a product of an arranged marriage. I've thought about taking control of my own destiny, but such a thing is far too difficult for me. Even my brother, as noble as the Demon King, couldn't escape the control of fate. What can I do?"

Rias was self-aware. Without the Gremory bloodline, she would have been just an ordinary lower-ranking demon, and would have been reduced to a plaything for higher-ranking demons, toiling away for powerful magic and equipment.

Now that she lives a life of luxury, her starting point is the end point for other demons. What could she possibly be dissatisfied with? So, she is forcing herself to accept reality.

Li Wei laughed and said, "Don't be too pessimistic. There might still be a chance. Zhu Nai has a much better mindset than you."

Rias said, "Akino is different. She's the daughter of a Fallen Angel executive. She can go back to being a Fallen Angel, but I have no way out. Anyway, I'll have to take this step sooner or later. I can't avoid it just because I want to."

Li Wei didn't say anything. If Rias wanted to avoid this dead end, she would eventually have to come to him for help. Such things couldn't be rushed, so he wasn't flustered at all.

Rias grabbed Li Wei's hand, holding it tightly.

"I'm so scared... Everything right now feels like a bubble to me. I've never been able to make decisions on my own. Everyone wants me to be a pretty face that can enhance bloodlines, but I don't want to be a pretty face," Rias said softly.

Li Wei smiled and said, "There's another way to break this deadlock: become stronger. When you become strong enough, then I think even your father will have to respect your opinion, Rias."

Chapter 1. The Most Terrifying Guy is the Pleasure Party Guy

Li Wei didn't care what Garsien and his son Riser were doing there; his focus was on the four demon lords who were still in a meeting.

After a period of investigation, the Demon Realm has finally determined who should receive the artifacts. It is certain that the Felix family will only receive a few artifacts as a token gesture, and their performance and compatibility will be so-so.

The four demon lords had thought long and hard about how to contain the Felix family. They needed to restrain them without completely destroying them. This was a real test of their abilities.

Rias said, "Speaking of which, we haven't heard much from those otherworldly demons lately. Although they left traces of their activities in the Demon Realm, they haven't launched any more attacks on Demon Realm cities so far."

Li Wei said, "That's because I'm here. They sensed my presence and didn't dare to act rashly. But when the Kuoh Academy starts, I will go to the human world to teach. At that time, their activities will become quite frequent, and the peak of the disaster will begin from that time."

Rias calculated the time and exclaimed in surprise, "There's only a little over a month left?!"

A month is a long time for humans, but for long-lived beings like demons, it's like a week for humans. In Rias's opinion, this amount of time is not enough.

Li Wei laughed and said, "Therefore, what the Demon Realm needs now is unity. It will take time for the artifacts to be forged and forged. When facing those escaped demons and fallen angels, the Demon Realm will not be able to truly unite and will be wiped out."

Li Wei's words sent a chill down Rias's spine. She knew that Li Wei had given the Demon Realm a chance, and whether they could seize it depended on the fate of the various demons on the Demon Realm.

Li Wei will eventually have to leave this world; he can't stay here forever and be a babysitter for the Demon Realm.

Therefore, the high-ranking demons of the demon realm must grow strong enough to protect the demon realm. This way, when they encounter a similar crisis next time, they won't be completely helpless like they were at the beginning, having to rely on the Demon King to fight desperately.

Only when the overall strength of the Demon Realm is enhanced can it move forward more effectively.

Rias said, "I know that if it really comes to that, it's the fate of the Demon Realm, and it has nothing to do with you, Li Weijun."