Ethan readied a large fireball and walked toward the imp when suddenly a piercing shriek echoed through the chamber, causing his heart to skip a beat. From the shadows emerged several demon imps, their eyes glowing with a malevolent light. They swarmed toward Ethan, their wings fluttering with malicious intent.Realizing the odds were against him, Ethan quickly summoned his Flame King Sword, channeling his mana into it. The sword erupted in flames, extending its blade.'Wtf.' was the thought he immediately had when he saw that a large number of imps flying towards him.He looked at the first imp that was now standing on its feet and realized that all these imps were called by it.[Imp]-Demon rank: Master-Level 30-HP: 3000/3000The first imp was a grandmaster rank while the others were masters. It was easy to see what was happening before his eyes, but would he be afraid? Definitely not! After charging his Flame King Sword, he moved backward and sent several arcs of flame swords fly
From what Ethan has noticed, the demons here are almost like humans. They feel pride, joy, hate, and many other emotions that humans possess, as well as the will to follow those stronger than them.Like the drama that played out on the first floor, initially, all the lesser imps were fueled to kill Ethan, but suddenly that will died down after Ethan killed their master.However, there were no such demons here; the demons here are wiser. Their IQ is even higher than that of an average twenty-year-old.A card game requires IQ and a well-played strategy, but who would have thought that these demons would lose to a human like Ethan?It hurts their pride so much, a demon noble losing to a mere human in a game of cards.What could hurt more than that? It's like losing a spelling contest against a two-year-old baby.Normally, losing is not a big deal. Even the biggest winners would lose their game one day and be called a loser as well, but not if their victory or failure would determine their
Ethan continued to observe the peculiar dynamics among the demons on the third floor. The charm of the succubus and her ability to drain their power seemed to hold them captive, even though they were aware of the consequences.The demoness had become the center of attention, her seductive nature captivating the male demons who eagerly sought her company.Ethan's analytical mind started to formulate a plan. If he could utilize the demons' fixation on the succubus, he might be able to manipulate the situation to his advantage.Stealthily moving through the shadows, Ethan studied the behavior and patterns of the demons. He observed that the succubus seemed most vulnerable when she was distracted or engaged with another demon. It was during these moments that her focus shifted away from her surroundings. In fact, she had nothing to fear. It had been ages since a stranger had entered the third floor; it had almost been one thousand years now.All the previous visitors had only reached the
Ethan stared at the succubus with a peculiar gleam in his eyes. Why was she smiling at him, and why wasn't the system reacting as usual when he was in the presence of a dangerous entity?"Who are you?" Ethan decided to ask after contemplating numerous possibilities.The succubus gave a brief smile, and suddenly her body started to evaporate.No, she wasn't evaporating like the other demons when they died, but it seemed as though she was switching bodies.The succubus's skin disappeared, replaced by that of a human female figure.She had long blonde hair that reached her waist, porcelain skin left bare for the eyes to feast upon, as she had no clothes on.Unfazed, Ethan stood and observed the transformation the former succubus underwent.Her body had a perfect hourglass shape; in fact, she appeared more like a human female if not for the long elven ears."An elf," Ethan muttered under his breath as he cautiously observed the naked elf in front of him.[Elf] [Special System Holder] [Leve
After studying the peculiar patterns, Ethan came to a sudden and abrupt conclusion: Silverlight was in cahoots with Starcrest."Why? It all happened on the same day; Lawrence was named as the new CEO of Silverlight, and it wasn't even two minutes after his appointment when Owen Penber suddenly appeared in the picture," Ethan thought."And why were companies they wanted to surpass mentioned, but not Silverlight? That omission speaks volumes," he pondered further.Currently, Silverlight and Silvermore were the top biggest companies and business groups in Luxuria. Mentioning one while leaving out the other already indicated the speaker's intention.Ethan let out a sigh, realizing that a problem had arisen. "I need to cool off and think of a business strategy to eliminate this new threat," he decided.Meanwhile, at the Crescent Diamond Hotel, two figures could be seen sitting on the roof, engaged in a discussion while sipping from an expensive bottle.One of them was Owen Penber, a man in
"Sir, Owen Penber sent a letter," Bridget reported with a look of uncertainty in her eyes. She then took out the letter from the portfolio she was holding and handed it to Ethan."Alright, you can leave," Ethan said after collecting the neatly folded letter from her. She nodded and left the office.He slowly broke the seal and opened the letter, which bore Damon Dominic's seal."Ethan Silvermore, how does it feel to lose your prized possession and die afterwards? Laugh. We know you are not ordinary, so we plan to take your Silvermore and kill you after... how does that sound... Cuddles from the Red Cross." That was what the letter read. Ethan glared at its contents.With everything that's been happening, it's already easy to see the game they are playing, and Ethan is fully prepared to let them play.He called Bridget into his office."Sir, you called.""Yes, I want you to do something really important for me from now on. Every job applicant must be allowed to work with us, regardless
The business struggle with Starcrest immediately began to intensify as they went all out to inform the world about the company they were targeting.Being the most manipulative in the industry, Starcrest made Silvermore lose their partners who were afraid of losing their money if Silvermore went down the drain due to competition with Starcrest—a competition where victory was only at 10%.Starcrest Luxuria was finally underway. In just two days, they became a large group with fifty-two companies under their umbrella, which was already impressive.Sitting in his office, Owen Penber had a big smile on his face as he looked down at three young men in beautiful white suits."How is your little mission?" he asked with a smile.The young men smiled back and began presenting their reports. They placed them on the table, and Owen Penber stretched his hands to pick them up and examine the information written on them."Oh, so easy! That brat let you in so easily?" he laughed out loud. Right now,
Meanwhile, in the bustling city of Luxuria, Ethan Silvermore was unaware of the intricate web of deception being spun around him. He focused on his businesses, determined to protect his company from Starcrest's relentless attacks. The recent loss of partners due to Starcrest's manipulations had shaken him, but he refused to let it break his spirit.Ethan knew that victory against Starcrest would not come easily, especially with their vast resources and manipulative tactics. He had built Silvermore from the ground up, turning it into a successful business group through his own wit and determination. Now, he had to rely on his trusted team and his own instincts to navigate the treacherous waters ahead.Yesterday, he hired someone who was exceptionally new and had no experience. He also employed a new employee who seemed to know how to run a business. Both of them were young men under the age of 30. He suspected that one of them was working for Owen Penber, but it was hard to differentia