This time, I won't be the devil.

Its territory is located in the southern part of the Demon Territory, far away from the Demon King's City. It preserved its strength during the Final War and thus became the de facto leader of the Demon Tribe today.

PS: Few people know the background of Shaforin, the leader of the masked clowns, even among the demons, but it is said that his name was given by the old demon king a thousand years ago.

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(Seeing the feedback from book friends, I sorted out Frey's current panel here)

[Name: Frey]

[Soul Strength: 5.4]

[Level: 20, Occupation: Adventurer]

[Attribute panel: Strength 26.3, Endurance 35.6, Agility 35.1, Magic 35.7]

Remaining attribute points: 17 (each can increase the attribute value by 1.0)

Talents and abilities:

[Devoted] A brave talent gained from the desire to unite with a lover. It increases the experience gain rate by 20% and ignores charm effects.

The Witness is an inherent talent gained by understanding the principles of the world, granting the holder the skill of Identification and the qualification to read the Book of Fools.

[Golden Rule Lv1]: Obtained through the Law Fragment, this incomplete Golden Rule grants the holder greater vitality and slightly extends their lifespan.

[Magic Lv1] Possess magical aptitude and can learn and use elementary magic below level three.

skill:

[Appraisal] Skill Level: ?, Skill Effect: Can view partial information about others and items (maze monsters can only see their rank).

[Backstab]: Level D, Skill Effect: When attacking from behind, greatly increases the chance of hitting vital parts.

[Shadow Perception]: Level C, Skill Effect: Consumes magic power to strengthen the five senses to detect information in the darkness. The higher the magic adaptability and the darker the environment, the stronger the perception ability.

[Poet's Grip]: Level C, Skill Effect: Improves hand dexterity and gains [Lv1] level of mastery when holding a weapon.

[Return]: Level A, can be used once a day (every 24 hours), skill effect: return a stolen item within the field of view to the original owner.

[Law of Silence]: Level A, Skill Effect: Consume one's own soul to release a mental attack, thereby depriving the target unit of the ability to organize language.

Under normal circumstances, it can only be used on a single target. The amount of soul consumed and the duration of the skill are determined by the level difference between the two parties.

Chapter 68: Set a small goal first

"She had severe depression."

I have jade syndrome.

That night, in one of the best hospitals in Bondoli, the psychiatrist handed Midori's diagnosis to Frey and Stella.

After the chaos caused by the tsunami on the 19th ended, Frey took Midori to the hospital.

Now three days have passed and she finally woke up from her coma, but she is still confused and refuses to communicate with outsiders.

"In her current condition, she can barely take care of herself. Where are her family members?"

"She has no family," Frey replied.

In order to facilitate the investigation, before leaving the Church, Frey obtained detailed information about Midori from Leonard.

At the end of June this year, two months after the hero's death, Midori married the hero's best friend, a man named Netri, and held a grand wedding in front of the hero's grave.

According to news reports at the time, they did this in the hope of receiving the blessings of the deceased, so that they could overcome their sorrow and live happily. As a result, the two received many blessings.

Since Midori's parents had passed away and she had no ties, after getting married, she and Nitli used the inheritance left by the brave man to immigrate from the Church Kingdom to the Free City.

However, their marriage was not happy and they divorced last month. Not only that, it was said that Netley took away most of the property through various means and then disappeared.

Although the specific details are unknown, it can be inferred that Midori must have suffered a huge blow, and her participation in the Wind Feather Festival was probably a sad journey to relieve her sorrow.

On the way to Bondolim, she was kidnapped by cultists, which further deepened her mental trauma and eventually became what she is now.

As for the hero's past experiences, Frey had actually already investigated almost everything during the half month he had been the Demon King. What he really wanted to know was the hero's image in the eyes of his ex-lover, including his daily behavior, the way he treated others, his attitude towards feelings, and so on.

But judging from Midori's current condition, it seemed unlikely that she would be able to ask these questions.

But for Frey, this didn't make any difference.

Since the commission has been completed, there is no need for him to continue wasting time on this woman for some irrelevant information.

"Doctor, how long will Miss Midori's treatment take?" Stella asked.

"She is still in good health. This condition is mainly a psychological problem. Based on past experience, treatment usually takes three to four months, but there is no guarantee."

"Regarding the subsequent treatment costs for this young lady..."

"I'll pay for it." Stella took out a check and handed it to the doctor.

"If the funds are insufficient or if there is any progress in the treatment, please inform me immediately. Here is the firm's contact information."

As a city that relies on receiving tourists to generate income, Bondoli's medical level is second only to the capital of the Terra Federation. Considering Midori's current condition, it is indeed a suitable choice to have her hospitalized here.

Since Midori is a citizen of the Free City according to her household registration, she is now receiving medical treatment overseas, so the hospitalization procedures need to be coordinated by the foreign affairs personnel of the foundation.

After contacting the consortium's office on the island through the communicator, the other party said that they would send a specialist immediately.

"Leave the rest of the paperwork to me. Don't you have to catch the boat tonight?"

Through this Fengling Festival, Stella gained countless fans, so the agency did not overly blame her for her unauthorized actions.

But now that the festival was over, she had no reason to stay on the island.

"Come to think of it, I haven't paid you yet." Stella said to Frey when they reached the hospital entrance.

When investigating the missing person case, the mayor and Stella's agent both promised to give Frey a reward after the investigation was completed.

The mayor finally gave Frey 30 rupees and a permanent green card. As for the agent, Frey did not ask for cash.

"I've already negotiated the remuneration with your firm. When the time comes, I'll pay it with your body."

"sure."

Facing Frey's joke, Stella agreed directly and said:

"But I need to get someone's consent first, so I'll have to wait until our next meeting."

"Actually, I was just joking..."

Just as Frey was about to explain, Stella interrupted him with a finger and gave him a mischievous smile.

"But I'm not kidding."

Hearing Stella say this, Frey's first reaction was to activate shadow perception.

The reason for doing this is that since the typhoon ended, Frey discovered that several Theocracy paladins with levels above level 30 had come to the island, and they were guarding Stella from a distance.

After making sure the guards hadn't heard, Frey asked a question that had been lingering in his mind.

"Who are you exactly?"

Given the abilities Stella displayed, Frey once suspected that she was the Holy Maiden of Light of the Theocracy.

But as an expert in intelligence, Frey had seen the photo of the Holy Lady of Light. She looked nothing like Stella, the only thing they had in common was their white hair.

If it were explained by something like disguise, it would barely make sense, but the mystery surrounding her might not be that simple.

"Didn't I tell you? He's just an idol."

"At this point, do you think I will believe it?"

"I'm not lying, 'Stella' is really just an idol."

At this point, her expression and tone suddenly became heavy:

"If you continue to delve into this, it will cause you trouble."

Stella looked around, she was obviously aware of the presence of the guards.

"Or do you want to understand me even at the risk of your life?"

But before Frey could speak, Stella seemed to have understood his answer, so she immediately added:

"You don't have to answer me right away, because I'm not ready yet. I still have something to do."

"Wait until four months later, on the anniversary of the victory of the holy war..."

"If you want to know the truth, come see me on that day."

After saying that, she returned to her usual smile.

"I'm leaving now. Goodbye."

Stella walked away with light steps, and Frey silently watched her back. At this moment, the streets at night seemed to be stretched out in slow motion.

"If this were a movie, the protagonist should have chased after him right now." Sherlock appeared behind Frey.

Frey was not surprised by Sherlock's arrival. According to the functions within the consortium, the overseas affairs of the city-state citizens were also managed by the Market Development Department.

"For an ordinary citizen to be hospitalized, it shouldn't be necessary for the supervisor to come in person to handle the paperwork, right?"

Sherlock didn't explain much, but went straight to the point:

"Actually, I've been wanting to find an opportunity to talk to you alone for a long time."

He took out a check from his handbag.

"This is the 50 yuan compensation for the previous Petrarch incident."

"Didn't you originally say you would delay payment until next year?"

"This is a personal gift from me. I want to be friends with you."

After greeting, Sherlock explained his purpose:

"I hope the guitar hero who saved the city will stand on our consortium's side in next year's mayoral election. If you want any money, just ask directly."

Sherlock observed Frey carefully, intending to decide his next move based on his reaction.

However, Frey's answer was beyond his expectations.

"We can cooperate, but I don't need your money..."

After some negotiations, Sherlock agreed to Frey's conditions.

It should be said that he couldn't refuse.