Volume One, Chapter 10: Of Course, It’s to Conquer the World!

The atmosphere in the office instantly turned strange.

Xia Yang stared in shock at the little fox, and his intermediate identification eye automatically activated.

[Name: Shelly]
[Species: Beast Tribe & Silver Fox]
[Satiation Level: 60% full]
[Own Magic Power Reserve: 34%]

Xia Yang’s expression shifted to one of sudden realization. It made sense now—everything finally made sense! That explained why, despite slacking off at work and being caught by the boss, he wasn’t fired but instead got promoted and given a raise. Previously, influenced by his colleagues, he had thought he was simply favored by President Su! Now that he knew the truth, he felt a little disappointed. Why was that?

Xia Yang sighed softly. At that moment, Yatina emerged from the briefcase, looking puzzled as she asked, “Who called me, the Demon Lord?”

“Of course it’s you!” Shelly’s gaze locked tightly onto Yatina as she leaped onto the desk. Standing face to face, Shelly on all fours was nearly the same height as Yatina.

“Hmm?” Yatina stroked her chin, her eyes showing a mixture of curiosity and evaluation. “Who are you?”

At these words, Shelly froze in place. “You! You’ve forgotten me!?” Her pupils flickered, unwilling to accept the truth. Taking two steps closer to Yatina, she spoke angrily, “If you’ve really forgotten me, I’ll kill you!”

Yatina was unfazed by this threat. She scrutinized Shelly up and down, touching her soft, snowy fur, prying open her mouth to count her sharp teeth, and then circled behind to lift her tail.

“The shape of this behind… this texture…”

“Ah! Isn’t this Shelly!” Yatina exclaimed with delight.

Xia Yang and Su Yixue, who were watching nearby, exchanged confused glances.

Shelly, clenching her teeth, emitted a grinding sound and squeezed out, “You can’t recognize me without looking at my behind!?”

“Oh, well, you all from the same clan look alike, after all,” Yatina defended herself with a pat on Shelly’s rear.

Shelly pressed on, “What about my scent?! You don’t recognize my scent?”

“I’m not a dog; how could I smell that?” Yatina replied.

Shelly was left speechless, feeling humiliated yet unsure how to respond.

“Do you two know each other?” Xia Yang and Su Yixue asked simultaneously after witnessing the whole scene.

“Yes, Yatina is my best friend in the Demon Realm!”

“Heh, I was just the little follower of the Demon Lord back then!” Yatina shrugged.

Su Yixue nodded, noting that although Shelly appeared indifferent on the surface, those who could communicate with her, like Su Yixue, knew the joy hidden beneath—the happiness of reuniting with a best friend.

Xia Yang, having learned the truth, breathed a sigh of relief. He had feared they were about to engage in a thrilling monster battle, just like in a beast-taming novel.

“So, why have you come to Blue Star?” they both asked in unison, then answered simultaneously.

“Of course, to find you!”

“Of course, to escape... I mean, to rule the world!” Yatina quickly corrected herself mid-sentence.

Shelly blinked in surprise.

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