Lilia snapped her eyes open.
Outside the window, the sky was already tinged with pale gold light.
She sat up and touched her forehead.
It was covered in cold sweat.
“It was just a dream.”
She took a deep breath and shook her head.
Then, she looked at the ring on her finger.
The ring was still there.
The dark red magic patterns were still flowing.
Everything was real.
Lilia jumped out of bed and rushed to the wardrobe.
She picked out a black dress that looked the least cumbersome and put it on.
Then, she stood before the mirror and tidied her hair.
In the mirror, her silver hair and gold-and-blue heterochromatic eyes stood out, while her cat ears poked up energetically.
“Starting today.”
She grinned at her reflection.
“It’s Lilia’s day of revenge!”
She turned around and pushed open the door.
Lilith was already standing outside waiting.
“Miss, please follow me.”
Lilia followed behind her, walking all the way to the teleportation hall of the Evernight Palace.
In the center of the hall, a Teleportation Magic Circle was active.
Purple magic patterns flowed across the floor, emitting spatial fluctuations.
“Are you ready?”
Lilith turned around.
“I’m ready, meow!”
Lilia held her head high and clenched her fists.
She couldn’t wait any longer.
Asura, the Demon Capital.
Wait for me.
And your wallet, too.
Lucia.
***
The light from the teleportation array faded.
Lilia stood in Asura’s central plaza and took a deep breath.
The last time she was here, she had been led around on a rope by Lucia.
Wearing that damn “bathrobe” made of bandages, she had lost all face in front of every demon.
This time was different.
She looked down at the black ring on her finger.
The dark red magic patterns were still slowly flowing.
Unlimited Credit.
She could spend as much as she wanted throughout the entire Empire.
Lilia grinned so wide her eyes narrowed.
Lucia, oh Lucia, you probably wouldn’t believe it even in your dreams—the thing you handed me yourself is a blade that can pierce through your national treasury!
“Miss, please head this way.”
Lilith’s voice sounded from behind her.
The surrounding demons had already recognized her.
Whispers broke out all around, but no one dared to approach.
A goat-headed demon caught sight of her and immediately knelt on one knee, keeping his head low and not daring to move.
Immediately following that, the surrounding demons knelt in a clean sweep.
The plaza grew silent once more, just for her.
Lilia raised her head and mimicked Lucia’s tone, saying in a cutesy voice, “You may all rise, meow.”
Only then did the demons dare to stand, quickly clearing a path.
Lilia stepped forward, feeling incredibly satisfied.
This feeling of borrowing prestige was actually quite exhilarating!
“Sister Lilith.”
She turned her head and asked in a low voice, “Where is the most expensive shop in Asura, meow?”
“The Black Gold Chamber of Commerce.”
Lilith’s answer was concise.
“It is on Evernight Rose Street, the largest luxury supplier in the Empire.”
“Let’s go! We’re going there, meow!”
Lilia waved her hand and strode toward the east.
—
The air on Evernight Rose Street smelled of money.
The streets, paved with obsidian, were so smooth they could reflect a person’s image.
The buildings on both sides were hung with eternal magic lamps, looking magnificent and gilded.
The main branch of the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce occupied an entire building.
It was a structure constructed from black marble and golden crystals.
Two rows of succubus maids stood at the entrance, every single one of them at least a Second-tier Apostle.
Before Lilia even reached the door, an elderly Half-elf dressed in an exquisite butler’s uniform hurried out to meet her.
“Respected Miss Lilia, welcome to the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce.”
The old butler bowed extremely low, his face covered in smiles.
Lilia was stunned for a moment.
“You know me, meow?”
“Her Majesty has already distributed your portrait to every top-tier chamber of commerce in the Empire.”
The old butler’s voice was excessively respectful.
“Any of your expenditures within the Empire will be fully covered by the Royal Family.”
Lilia’s heart thumped hard.
That pervert Lucia had even arranged this? She was clearly afraid Lilia wouldn’t spend enough!
“Ahem.”
Lilia cleared her throat, putting on a cold and detached posture.
“In that case…”
She extended a finger and drew a circle in the air.
“I’ll take everything in your shop, meow!”
The old butler’s smile froze.
The two rows of succubus maids at the door gasped.
Buying… buying out the whole place?
Inside the warehouse of the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce, there were over a hundred legendary-grade materials alone.
Their value was enough to buy an entire province in the Outer Ring.
This little girl just opened her mouth and demanded everything?
“Miss, you… are you serious?”
The old butler’s voice was trembling.
“What? Are you afraid I can’t afford it, meow?”
Lilia brandished the black ring on her hand.
The moment the old butler saw the ring, his pupils constricted violently, and he immediately buried his head even lower.
That was the Demon King’s Private Seal! Seeing this seal was like seeing Her Majesty in person!
Forget buying out the whole shop; even if this young lady wanted to tear the building down, they would have to smile while handing her the hammer!
“I wouldn’t dare! I meant no such thing!” The old butler’s voice cracked.
“Then why aren’t you hurrying up and asking the other guests to leave, meow?” Lilia stood with her hands on her hips, acting aggressively.
“I want to browse alone today, meow!”
“Yes! Yes! I’ll see to it immediately!”
The old butler scrambled into the shop.
Soon, a commotion came from inside.
Several demon nobles dressed in finery were “escorted” out, their expressions looking incredibly ugly.
But when they saw Lilia standing at the door, as well as the expressionless fifth-tier Monarch Head Maid behind her, all their dissatisfaction turned into terror.
They lowered their heads, skirted around them, and hurried away.
In less than five minutes, the entire main branch of the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce was empty.
“Miss Lilia, please come inside.”
The old butler ran out again, respectfully pulling open the gold-trimmed glass doors.
Lilia walked in with her head held high.
Three floors of galleries were filled with a dazzling array of items.
Crystal chandeliers emitted a soft light.
The shelves were packed with all sorts of strange and rare treasures.
Standing in the center of the hall, Lilia’s mind was already calculating.
Legendary materials?
Buy! Out-of-print alchemy recipes?
Buy! Rare treasures?
Buy!
Buy them all! Buy until that perverted Demon King’s treasury hits rock bottom! Buy until it hurts so much she can’t sleep!
When that time comes—
Lilia imagined Lucia’s expression when she saw the bill and couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
“Miss, what would you like to see first?” the old butler asked cautiously.
“Start with the most expensive ones, meow!” Lilia waved her hand with immense confidence.
“I’m in a good mood today, so I want everything, meow!”
The old butler’s hand shook.
Everything? Was this young lady serious?
But he didn’t dare ask more; he could only brace himself and lead the way.
“Then… then please follow me to the second floor. That is where our shop’s top-tier treasures are kept.”
Lilia took a step forward, about to head toward the stairs.
An untimely voice drifted down from the second floor.
“Who is it that speaks with such a grand tone, daring to buy out the entire Black Gold Chamber of Commerce?”
Lilia looked up.
A tall, handsome demon wearing a purple silk suit with a pair of curved horns on his head was standing there.
He leaned against the stair railing, looking down at her.
His eyes were filled with the arrogance of a superior and undisguised contempt.
When the old butler saw him, his face turned deathly pale.
“Grand… Grand Duke Cassius… Why are you still here?”