A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

Chapter 1. Aged Vinegar

Yubeluna wasn't some clueless newbie. The demon race was already short-handed, and many interests in the human world had been abandoned. They even made many deals with the fallen angels, giving away some difficult-to-handle assets to the fallen angels in exchange for some tangible benefits.

It has to be said that this is quite shameful for demons, but given the situation, the demon race has no other choice.

Rather than letting the Fallen Angels use various means to take away all those benefits, it's better to take the initiative to trade these things and recover as much as possible. Although such behavior is not dignified, at least it can allow the demon race to retreat unscathed from the human world and avoid unnecessary casualties.

The demon race is truly suffering now. Each attack inflicts significant losses on the demon realm, like being slowly bled from a dull knife. The continuous loss of blood has led to a shortage of manpower among the demons.

Yubeluna stared intently at the screen, her mind racing. She said, "The Norse gods... I have a feeling they're trying to take advantage of our misfortune. Those guys are bandits; I wouldn't be surprised by anything they do."

The Norse gods don't have a great reputation among the other gods. After all, this god race "established its territories" through force, emphasizing being able to fight and daring to fight, and advocating the most primitive violence. Moreover, with the addition of Valhalla, this pantheon possesses a large armed force. Precisely because of this, even though the Norse gods are currently in a relatively low-key state, no one dares to provoke them.

Of course, the demon race is not to be trifled with either. Unfortunately, the demon race is currently tied up with a large number of its people and cannot engage in open battles with the Norse gods. They can only guard the entrance to the demon realm and prevent the other side from invading.

Eubeluna wasn't particularly interested in the affairs of the Demon Realm because both her parents had died in wars. Her father was burned to ashes by holy light while fighting against Heaven, and her mother's entire army was ambushed and killed while fighting against the fallen angels.

Her parents participated in foreign wars to accumulate wealth for her promotion, but unfortunately, swords have no eyes, and both her parents died abroad.

It is precisely because of this that Yubeluna harbors resentment towards the Demon Realm. It is because of the huge problems in the social environment within the Demon Realm that ordinary demons like hers have to participate in external wars to earn merit and make a living in this way.

Yubeluna harbored deep resentment. The nobles were largely responsible for the current state of the Demon Realm, and she wished they were all dead. However, without the nobles' power to protect the entrance to the Demon Realm, ordinary demons were powerless to resist the invasion of external forces, leaving her in a state of great inner turmoil.

She once had high hopes for the four newly appointed demon kings, thinking that the new demon kings would overthrow the old system and that good days would come for ordinary demons. Who knew that it was just a change in name only, and the lives of ordinary demons were even getting harder and harder. Although the most basic needs of food and clothing were met, the channels for upward mobility were completely blocked, trapping ordinary demons in a vicious cycle of involution, and they could only become slaves to noble families.

Yubeluna gave a wry smile. It was honestly a bit pointless for someone like her, who would leave sooner or later, to care about such a thing. But leaving like this and seeing the ordinary demon still struggling numbly made her feel uncomfortable.

Li Wei, standing nearby, could sense Eubelina's inner thoughts, but even he couldn't solve this problem. Because wherever there are people, there are social dynamics and hierarchies, which are inherently unsolvable unless every demon possesses a remarkably high level of enlightenment and learns to share, directly stepping into a more advanced stage of society. But is that even possible?

Let alone demons who believe in the supremacy of power, even weak humans cannot do such a thing, let alone demons who are all thugs. The demons' mindset determines that the demon realm is destined to be in a state of infighting. In Li Wei's view, this is all the demons' own doing and they are not worthy of sympathy.

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Inside the mansion of the Gremory family, in the Demon Realm.

Himejima Akeno was busy in the kitchen, making exquisite sweets. Her position in the Gremory family was very special, almost equal to that of Rias, so she was very free. Without Rias's orders, she could do whatever she wanted.

Himejima Akeno was humming a song, and anyone who looked at her could tell that she was in a very good mood.

Rias stood at the kitchen doorway, looking at Akeno Himejima wearing an apron, and said, "I didn't expect you to take a day off, Akeno. That's quite rare. Are you perhaps going to the human world?"

Himejima Akeno smiled and said, "Yes, I'll prepare the sweets and then send them out."

Rias was somewhat surprised. Himejima Akeno was usually a person without desires and lived a very simple life.

Rias asked, "Are you going on a date?"

Himejima Akeno smiled happily and said, "I guess it doesn't count as a date, since I didn't tell him in advance. A date is when two people agree on a time."

Rias's expression was somewhat strange. Himejima Akeno spent almost every day with her, so she had very little contact with men. She went through her thoughts, and a tall figure appeared in her mind. For some reason, she felt a pang of sadness.

Because that person was very easy to guess, she guessed who it was instantly, but she had no reason to stop Himejima Akeno. Could it be that she felt uncomfortable, and that was a valid reason?

Rias said, "Today is a rare holiday, and I was originally planning to ask you to play tennis, but now that you have plans, Akeno, I can only go find that guy Sona."

Cangna, whose full name is Cangna Xidi, is a major member of the Xidi family. The Xidi family and the Gimonli family have a history of friendship that has lasted for tens of thousands of years. The two families can now be said to be a community of interests bound together. Their intertwining and penetration have reached a considerable depth. It can be said that the two families have many kinship ties.

Rias left without letting Akeno Himejima see her displeased expression.

Himejima Akeno quickly finished making the sweets, packing them into delicate little boxes. Looking at the beautiful arrangement, she nodded in satisfaction. Her skills weren't bad; they were alright.

Chapter 1. Visiting the Home

The atmosphere in the demon realm has always been tense, but for members of noble families, life goes on as usual. Only ordinary demons who are not well-informed are constantly worried about their cities being attacked.

Currently, although the demon race cannot directly track down the demons of the other world, they have established a large number of observation posts and rely on a human wave tactic to rotate shifts to ensure that there are always people at the posts. By using this cumbersome method, the demon race can have relatively ample time to respond before an attack, minimizing losses as much as possible.

After passing through the intercity portal, Akeno Himejima arrived at the city located at the entrance to the Demon World. After submitting her identity information, she boarded a "train" and entered the human world.

After getting off the train, Himejima Akeno used magic to conceal her presence. Now, the demons' influence in the human world has shrunk considerably, and their control over Japan has declined to a dangerous level. Therefore, the demons still active in the human world have become quite low-key.

Although Akeno Himejima is a powerful high-ranking demon, she is still outnumbered. If she were to be exposed in the human world, she would likely be ganged up on by the fallen angels. Therefore, she is trying to keep a low profile as much as possible.

She breathed a sigh of relief when she arrived at Kuoh Academy. The name of the demon race no longer carried any weight in the human world. In the past, the demon race was in charge at Kuoh Academy, but now, neither the church nor the fallen angels would give them any face.

Fortunately, this is now Li Wei's territory, so Himejima Akeno is not afraid. Within the academy, there is no need to worry about safety. No matter which force acts recklessly here, it is tantamount to slapping Li Wei in the face.

Because of her privileges, Himejima Akeno was able to sense the various spells inscribed within the academy. The immense energy reaction there meant that even a large army couldn't break through the defenses, which reassured her.

What Himejima Akeno didn't know was that Dao's figure was hanging far behind her.

It wasn't just her who came to the human world.

Rias stopped outside Kuoh Academy. If she continued to walk forward, she would trigger the defensive array's senses, so she stopped here.

"Just as I expected, the person Akeno wanted to see was him. Damn it... he sneaked away!" Rias's expression was very complicated. She had mixed feelings about Li Wei. She had finally made up her mind, but then Akeno sneaked away.

Rias stood outside the defensive magic circle, pondering her next move. However, this dilemma prevented her from calming down and maintaining a clear head, making her prone to making impulsive and wrong decisions.

"I need to stay calm right now. Even if Zhu Nai sneaks away, she won't have much of an advantage, so there's no need for me to panic. However, I still need to keep an eye on things. I need to find out how far she's gotten. This is definitely not out of jealousy; that's right, I'm scouting the enemy!"

Rias's eyes hardened. She planned to find a place to hide and see when Akeno Himejima would leave. If Akeno and Levi went out, she would follow them. However, considering Levi's exaggerated sensory abilities, she decided to use her familiar's power to achieve her surveillance goal.

Li Wei was somewhat taken aback when faced with Himejima Akeno's sudden visit. Seeing the beautiful girl standing outside the door, Li Wei rubbed his forehead and said, "Akeno? Weren't you in the Demon World with Rias?"

Himejima Akeno bent slightly forward, leaned closer to Li Wei, and said with a smile, "I've taken leave."

Because of the angle, Li Wei could see the clear ravines of the Northern Hemisphere. Today, Himejima Akeno was not wearing her school uniform, but a very simple pure white dress. Her skin was very good, and even though she was wearing white, which is very selective in terms of skin tone, she was still very charming.

Moreover, today, Himejima Akeno did not tie up her long hair as usual, but let her smooth black hair fall loose, reaching her hips like a black waterfall.

This simple outfit places very high demands on a woman's own qualities; any flaws in her appearance or figure will be magnified by this outfit.

Himejima Akeno felt a sense of pleasure as she saw the look of surprise and admiration in Li Wei's eyes. She had carefully considered her choice of this outfit before making the decision. To achieve the best effect, everything from the dress to the white sandals and the white ribbon around her neck was made by him using magic and special fabrics, perfectly fitting her body measurements.

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This was the first time she had gone to such lengths for a man, but she felt it was worth it.

Li Wei said, "The doorway isn't the place to talk, let's come in."

It's said that clothes make the man, and Himejima Akeno's outfit today was so stunning that it shocked Li Wei. Demons are generally more beautiful than humans, especially someone like Himejima Akeno, who can be considered a top beauty even among demons. If beauty could be expressed numerically, Himejima Akeno's beauty would already surpass the human limit. Coupled with her elaborate outfit now, Li Wei had to admit that it would be difficult to find someone in his harem who could rival Himejima Akeno.

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Li Wei led Himejima Akeno to his room. Himejima Akeno was quite familiar with the place and could find her way around the rooms even without his guidance.

After the two sat down, Himejima Akeno took out some sweets she had made from her storage space and pushed them in front of Li Wei.

"Is this for me?" Li Wei was a seasoned womanizer, but faced with this situation, he still sighed inwardly, "It's hardest to accept the kindness of a beautiful woman."

Himejima Akeno nodded and smiled, "I've received a lot of help from you, Li Weijun, during this time. I don't know how to repay these favors, so I made some snacks. That's all I can do for you now."

Li Wei said, "There's no need to say that about yourself. This is the most precious gift I've received today. I'll treasure it and only take it out to enjoy it when something joyful happens."

Seeing Li Wei's serious expression, Himejima Akeno laughed and said, "There's no need to be so formal. It's just a simple dessert. I used to go with my mother to learn how to make desserts, but my skills are not as good as hers. The taste is just so-so."

Li Wei has a precognitive advantage regarding the plot; he knows that Himejima Akeno's mother has long since passed away, which is undoubtedly a painful memory for her. However, seeing her speak of her mother now with a calm expression, it seems that time has healed her "wounds."

Chapter 1. Little Thoughts

Li Wei said, "It's been so chaotic outside lately, how can Rias let you run around alone? What if you encounter danger?"

Seeing Li Wei's suddenly serious expression, Himejima Akeno couldn't help but shrink her neck, and even her upright body unconsciously leaned back, just like a student being scolded by a teacher.

Himejima Akeno said, "I know, I've hidden myself very well, and no one will find out. But speaking of which, Li Weijun now has a very teacher-like feel to him. Is this how he usually scolds his students?"

Although Li Wei was lecturing her, Himejima Akeno was not annoyed. She knew that this was Li Wei's way of showing concern for her. If it were anyone else, who would care about her life or death?

Li Wei realized what was happening and said, "I've been giving those girls lessons every day lately, and I've unknowingly developed a habit of lecturing them. I'm really sorry."

Girls in high school are not easy to manage, and Li Wei only managed to get those students to listen to him because of his personal charm. However, after they got to know each other, their way of getting along became more harmonious, unlike before when he had to repeat himself a lot.

Himejima Akeno laughed and said, "Li Wei-kun, you must be very popular in the student body, those kids are quite cute."

As a long-lived being like a demon, Himejima Akeno was only two years older than Li Wei's students, but she possessed the demeanor of an older sister, and her words felt perfectly natural.

Li Wei crossed his arms and nodded, saying, "Those little girls are indeed quite cute, but they're also quite a headache. Some of them are just too lively, they even dare to tease me. It's really... if I don't take some measures, I can't maintain my dignity as a teacher."

Li Wei was telling the truth; high school girls these days are far too precocious. The girls he'd gotten to know were already daring to tell him dirty jokes. It really proved the saying: when girls get frisky, boys have nothing on their side.

Li Wei glanced at the clock on the wall and said, "It's still early, shall we go out?"

"Okay, whatever you say." Himejima Akeno smiled and squinted her eyes. The reason she chose this time to go out was to free up a lot of time. With so much time, the two of them couldn't just sit here idly, so going out to play was a must, which also achieved her goal of a date.

Li Wei's powerful mental abilities allowed him to perceive the thoughts of others, so he was well aware of Himejima Akeno's ulterior motives. In reality, in interactions between men and women, whether it's the man pursuing the woman or the woman pursuing the man, the very act of "pursuing" inevitably implies that the other party has placed themselves in a disadvantaged position. Such relationships, in fact, harbor significant hidden dangers.

Therefore, when faced with a girl's enthusiasm, Li Wei chooses to reciprocate with the same enthusiasm, creating a virtuous cycle of "mutual pursuit." This situation is similar to that of Takagi and Nishikata in "Teasing Master Takagi-san," where both parties need to have feelings for each other for the relationship to be stable.

Li Weizhi couldn't understand the actions of these sycophants. They would put themselves in a disadvantageous position and then make one-sided sacrifices and fawn over their idols. Even if they had four cards plus two kings in their starting hand, they would still play them terribly.

This is why Li Wei is always cautious about his feelings for women. He first needs to determine if the other person has feelings for him, then whether he has feelings for her, then whether she can accept his imperfections, and finally whether he can accept her imperfections. Only after these four points are determined will Li Wei take the initiative.

In the real world, girls are easily eliminated in the fourth step. Although it is said that no one is perfect, due to the social environment, finding a suitable partner in the real world is like finding gold in a cesspool. It not only tests one's eyesight but also one's luck.

Fortunately, Li Wei doesn't need to disgust himself in the real world. In the endless dimension, there are far more good girls than he imagined, so he can choose the best instead of forcing himself to eat shit and pretending to enjoy it, like ordinary men in the real world.

Li Wei said, "It's still early, let's go for a walk. Zhu Nai, is there anywhere you'd like to go?"

Himejima Akeno's eyes sparkled as she leaned forward, her hands resting on the low table, and asked, "Can I go anywhere?"

Li Wei nodded; he already knew where Himejima Akeno wanted to go—the amusement park...

Himejima Akeno said, "Can an amusement park be okay too?!"

Li Wei smiled and nodded. No matter where she was, Himejima Akeno had to maintain her steady and reliable persona. In the academy, she was the older sister figure admired by her juniors, and in the Demon World, she was Rias's reliable assistant.

It can be said that Akeno Himejima lives behind a mask, only revealing her somewhat childlike side when she is alone.