The Hero Reborn as a Demon King Loli

Instead, they directly sent an 'agent' to convey the order, and had the highest-ranking members of the Abyss Order hold a meeting to discuss the matter.

Then these high-ranking officials unanimously decided that since Chloe was so capable of catching so many "traitors" in one go, then this matter should be handled entirely by her!

In fact, Chloe's first reaction upon hearing the news was surprise.

It's one thing for the leader of the Abyss Order to go mad, but surely all the other high-ranking members of the Abyss Order can't all go mad together?

Handling the traitors within the Abyss Order is such a big deal; even a fool wouldn't just dump it on an inexperienced "newcomer."

And everyone agreed... not a single person objected?

Should we say that those people in the Abyss Order really have something wrong with their brains, or... that the leader and high-ranking members of the Abyss Order have noticed something?

Could it be that they suspect her of having ties with a traitor and want to test her?

That makes sense. She's a newcomer who hasn't been with the Abyss Order for long. Even though she's received some attention because of her "talent," she suddenly tells the Abyss Order's leader and higher-ups that she captured so many traitors' leaders over a single meal and even got a list of them...

Even if the higher-ups of the Abyss Order are mentally unstable, they would still find it surreal and be on guard.

Thinking about this, Chloe slapped her forehead... She should have thought about the plan more carefully back then, and she shouldn't have made plans with Stella, the Demon King, who was obviously not in the right mind either... It made her think that such a magical thing was normal in the Abyss Order.

Chloe was initially somewhat regretful for her hasty decision, but Stella's next words silenced her completely.

"Although the leader of the cult did not take the bait, I was actually involved in the meeting about this matter."

I only just realized that the leader and higher-ups of the cult wanted to exterminate the traitors and didn't want to interrogate them for any information. However, they were constrained in their actions in the Demon Realm.

And just then, someone from the Demon Realm, so eager and capable, came knocking on their door. They couldn't be more eager to hand everything over to you... So the plan went awry from the very beginning, hehe~”

Hey, what the hell?! Do you think you can get away with something this complicated by just acting cute? And shouldn't intelligence be gathered before the plan is executed?

Don't tell me you made this decision on a whim...

That's what she was thinking, but Chloe didn't dare say it out loud... because she couldn't beat them.

So after a moment of silence, Chloe called out to Stella, the Demon King, on the other end of the communication channel:

"...Isn't this bullying honest people?!"

After Chloe finished her outburst, Stella, the Demon King, said to Chloe in a teasing tone:

"No, no, no, how could I bully someone as cute as you? As compensation, I went to great lengths to get involved in the higher-ups' discussions and secure a promotion for you. Otherwise, where do you think a 'promotion' comes from? And do you know what kind of promotion I got for you? It's the promotion of an 'actor'! Pretty exciting, right?"

"I bet you just think this is fun, right? But what does my increased authority mean to you... wait, 'proxy'? I remember it's..."

“That’s right. The ‘Agent’ of the Abyss Order’s leader is the position most likely to meet the leader of the Abyss Order, and is also the highest-ranking officer of the Abyss Order… I don’t need to say anything more, right? By the way, I’ve put the proof of your ‘Agent’ status and authority in the drawer in front of you. Remember to keep it safe.”

"When did you put it there? Hey? I haven't finished speaking yet..."

After Stella finished speaking, she hung up the communication, leaving Chloe alone, holding the communication scroll, bewildered in the wind.

Oh, she's indoors now, there's no wind.

Ahem, that's not the point. The point is, how could they obtain this highest level of authority so casually?

Although Chloe had already guessed what Stella was planning to do by securing this privilege for her, it was really too casual.

Chloe opened the drawer in front of her and picked up the bead that seemed ordinary on the surface, but as soon as she channeled magic into it, a terrifying abyssal aura emanated from it.

Realizing the danger of this thing, she quickly threw it into the mistletoe's space.

But while sensing the danger of this thing, Chloe was also certain that she had been "promoted" within the Abyss Order.

This terrifying abyssal aura was far more terrifying and purer than any of the high-ranking officials of the Abyssal Cult she had ever encountered.

It is estimated that only the abyssal aura on Lulum's body has such a pure aura.

Coupled with the sheer terror that inspires awe in even ordinary members of the Abyss Order, there is no doubt that this is indeed something that proves her status and authority as an 'Agent'.

Regardless, Chloe felt this thing had come too casually.

Even Chloe couldn't help but suspect it was a trap, and Stella, the Demon King, couldn't possibly have overlooked this...

Chloe always felt like she had become a pawn in someone else's game... Although this feeling made her very unhappy, Chloe didn't dwell on it too much.

Anyway, she's not a real member of the Abyss Order, so what does the infighting within the Abyss Order have to do with her!

Moreover, for her, the true mole, having the highest level of authority in the Abyss would allow her to do many things. Even if she were given a choice, she would not hesitate to take this authority.

As for the task assigned to her by the Abyss Order, which entrusted her with the full authority to deal with the "traitor"?

Although the cult wanted to exterminate all the "traitors," since they had already entrusted her with the entire task, why did she have to be so ruthless?

She's a kind-hearted person and can't bear to see others suffer...

This is all excellent cotton...free labor! How can we just waste it like this?

Ah | Don't panic, there's no use panicking after 399 drops.

A dozen days later, in a large city in the western part of the Demon Realm, several noble-looking demons were in a dimly lit room.

They appear to be holding some kind of secret meeting.

However, everyone in the room remained silent, seemingly waiting for the leader of the gathering to speak.

The leader of this gathering was a fat lizardman nobleman who looked like a catfish. He was the lord of this great city and also a minor leader among these nobles... or more precisely, members of the Abyss Order.

That's right, this was a secret gathering of members of the Abyss Order, and the members at the very least were all at the level of high-ranking cadres in the Abyss Order.

Furthermore, they were the nobles who managed at least one town territory.

The nobles remained silent in the dimly lit room for a long while… Finally, the leading fat lizard noble slowly spoke, saying in a heavy tone:

"Have you heard? Recently, the higher-ups have selected an 'agent' in the Demon Realm to specifically investigate traitors within the cult. Anyone suspected of being a traitor by this 'agent' will be..."

However, before the fat lizard noble could finish speaking, the other nobles present seemed unable to hold back any longer and immediately began to chatter on.

"I've heard about it, I've heard about it. I can only say that I'm lucky I'm not a traitor."

"I've heard about it, but is there really anyone who can do that?"

"Me too, but I also heard some inside information. This time, Lord 'Agent's' actions are mainly targeting nobles. It's said that anyone who doesn't actively assist the Demon King's Castle in promoting 'potato cultivation and planting' in their own territory will be suspected of being a traitor, and then..."

"Is there... any connection between these?"

"I don't know, who can fathom the thoughts of the 'Acting Person'? Perhaps there's some hidden meaning behind this? Anyway, I've never heard of anyone arresting the wrong person; everyone who's been arrested confesses to being a traitor..."

"It's said that the 'Agent' captured some of the traitorous leaders and obtained a list, which is why they didn't arrest the wrong people..."

"Speaking of what Lord 'Agent' is planning, I've also heard some news. It's said that the 'Agent's' people have tampered with a new type of crop being promoted in the Demon King's Castle... that thing called 'potato.' They say it's a grand scheme that can subtly and quietly influence the entire Demon Realm!"

"So that's how it is. I was wondering why a crop that could be grown in the Demon Realm would suddenly appear. So this was all part of Lord 'Agent's' plan? As expected of Lord 'Agent'!"

"Is the source of this information accurate? But if it is true, then it's no wonder that dishonest people are suspected of being traitors..."

"I don't know if the source of this information is accurate or not, but I have accurate information: yesterday the 'Agent' appeared in the neighboring big city, and the city lord there has discovered that he is a traitor..."

"Really? Does that mean that Lord 'Agent's' next target is us?"

"Probably……"

"What are you all talking about? And why don't you turn on the lights during meetings?"

Although the nobles were discussing the matter animatedly and showed the appropriate fear of being targeted by the "agents," they were not particularly panicked.

It's just a discussion of intelligence, what's there to panic about? And even if the "Agents" come to their territory in person to inspect, they have nothing to be afraid of.

They weren't traitors, and they didn't mean to disobey the "Agent"... In fact, some of them even became fans of the "Agent" after hearing the information.

While these nobles were discussing amongst themselves, the fat lizard noble did not interrupt them, but simply listened silently to the information that these nobles... or more accurately, his subordinates had collected and understood.

After hearing the crucial information, he silently broke out in a cold sweat... Unlike the others, he was genuinely starting to panic.

As for the reason for his panic... well, that's right, he was a "traitor" within the Abyss Order, or more accurately, a member of the "reformist" faction.

In fact, he had heard rumors a few days ago and had asked his men to investigate the relevant information. He originally planned to have his men gather today to exchange information and discuss how to avoid being targeted by the "agents".

But what he didn't expect was that the "agent" might already be targeting him.

Most importantly, one of the agents had captured their leader and obtained information such as a list, which reminded him of the fact that he had been unable to contact his leader recently... This undoubtedly made him even more panicked, and he even began to consider whether he should lay low for a while.

However, considering that this might be a scheme by the "agents" to deliberately release it and alert the enemy, so that they would expose themselves, he also had to seriously consider how to deal with it.

But soon he discovered that he no longer needed to think about too many things.

because……

"Who? Who said to turn on the lights?"

"Huh? Right, what's that unfamiliar voice? Has someone sneaked in?!"

"I told you not to make the meeting room so dark! You wouldn't even know if someone snuck in!"

After the demons noticed the unfamiliar voices in the conference room, they also started to panic.

In the chaos, someone turned on the lights in the conference room, and no one knows who did it.

After turning on the lights, they also discovered a short figure dressed in a black robe standing at the door of the conference room, seemingly blocking the door.

This short figure doesn't seem very strong; he might not even be a general.

But the moment they saw this figure, these nobles, the weakest of whom were all generals, froze. Some of the more timid ones even started trembling like little chicks caught in the cold.

Because at that very moment, a terrifying abyssal aura suddenly erupted from this figure.

The only person who can possess such an abyssal aura is the legendary "Agent".

Just as everyone was stunned, the figure in black robes spoke, saying in a light and airy tone:

"I'm sure you've all figured it out, right? I'm the 'agent' you were just discussing... Don't be so nervous, everyone. I just suspect there's a mole among you, so I'm checking your backgrounds. I hope you can cooperate."

Although the voice of this "proxy" sounded like that of a somewhat naive little girl, and her words seemed to be comforting them... her tone sent chills down the spines of everyone present.

Some of them even had hallucinations of becoming lambs to the slaughter.

Especially that fat lizard nobleman... after seeing the "agent," his entire body of fat began to tremble irregularly.

Even with 8 tickets, is it absolutely certain that they won't mistakenly arrest any "good" person?

Rewinding to a dozen days earlier, Chloe, having obtained the identity token representing the "Agent" and figuring out how to utilize this identity, immediately began planning her actions.

Although Chloe's ultimate goal is to retire peacefully, she will not be negligent in matters involving harming the Abyss Order.

After all, the Abyss Order and the Abyss are the biggest obstacles on her path to a peaceful retirement.

Of course, Chloe still needs to discuss these matters with Lulum and the others before making any plans or taking any actual action.

It wasn't something that should be hidden, and she had to tell Ilya and the others about it anyway... so it was impossible to keep it from Lulum.

So the first challenge Chloe faces is, of course, explaining to Lulum and persuading her to agree to her plan.

After all, the entire operation was based on the idea of ​​"using the identity of the Abyss Agent," so she herself was definitely going to be involved.

Even though Lulum had already agreed to let her act under the Abyss Order's name, this was a little riskier than what she had done before, so Chloe made persuading Lulum her priority from the beginning...

“I disagree! This is tantamount to playing with fire. Moreover, you are just a ‘proxy’ in name only, without corresponding strength. What if a powerful Abyss Order cadre has ill intentions towards you?”

As expected, Chloe's assumptions were correct. After she returned home and told Lulum about her plan, even Helm, who had always supported her freedom of action, raised objections.

As for why it was Blacklum who raised the objection when Chloe had clearly discussed it with Lulum?

Of course, after hearing her description of the plan, Lulum rolled her eyes and switched to the personality of Black Lulum.

What exactly is Chloe's plan that would make Lulum faint from "excitement" upon hearing it?

Simply put, she wants to use this "agent" identity to unite the members of the Abyss Order in the Demon Realm and bring all the members of the Abyss Order under her control.

It sounds like a grand goal, a long-term plan, but when Lulum learns that Chloe has obtained the highest authority in the Abyss Order and intends to use her "Agent" status to integrate the members of the Abyss Order in the Demon Realm... well, that goes without saying.

Admittedly, Chloe had also considered this issue.

Regardless, her strength is a major weakness, and she can't be sure whether those Abyss Order cadres are all extremely wary of the identity of "Agent" or of the strength displayed by other "Agents".

While the Abyss Order's executives are somewhat mentally unstable, they aren't idiots. Even if Chloe manages to unite the Abyss Order members, what if someone realizes her strength is lacking? And even if her identity as the "Agent" is absolute, considering their somewhat mental instability, who knows what unexpected situations might arise?

But since Chloe has decided to carry out this plan, and Chloe has agreed, she must have already thought of a solution to this problem.

The solution to this problem is quite simple: act with a high profile.

As long as she acts ostentatiously and displays an attitude of fearlessness, even the Demon King cannot do anything to her... If she also gets the Four Heavenly Kings to cooperate with her, even the Abyss Order cadres who have seen through her strength will first doubt whether they have seen her wrong.

And even if someone were truly insane and wanted to harm her... don't forget, Chloe has three of the strongest and most trustworthy companions in the world by her side, and she herself is definitely not some weak little girl.

So even if the risk is a little higher and there's a bit of a gambling element, the potential reward is much greater than that risk.