Demons Beside You

Chen Zhao looked at the metallic box on the table. “Do you recognize that box?”

“What box?”

“That one.”

“Which one?”

“The one on the table.”

“There’s only a lamp on the table. What box are you talking about?” Confusion was written all over Beelzebub’s face.

Puzzled, Chen Zhao glanced at Beelzebub. “Are you sure that you are seeing nothing?”

“Human, that’s because there’s nothing there?”

He, or it, could really not see anything.

Is it because there’s something special about the box?

Chen Zhao was uncertain, so he walked forward to pick up the metallic box.

However, from Beelzebub’s perspective, Chen Zhao was holding nothing more than thin air.

Chen Zhao opened the metallic box and realized that there was a bead inside.

He was sure that before this, the box was totally empty.

Chen Zhao took out the bead. Immediately, Beelzebub shrieked, “Demonic crystal!”

“What? Demonic crystal?” Chen Zhao was even more perplexed. Why would the so-called demonic crystal appear here?

Also, what’s its use?

Moreover, Beelzebub seemed to be very concerned about the crystal.

“Give it to me!” Beelzebub suddenly leapt towards Chen Zhao.

However, Chen Zhao raised his foot and sent Beelzebub flying away directly. This crummy little demon was as weak as a normal Shar Pei, apart from his weird ability.

Since he was so anxious about the demon crystal, it must be something useful.

Chen Zhao put the demon crystal back into the metallic box. Beelzebub shouted at once, “Where did you hide the demon crystal? Give it to me! I can fulfill all of your wishes!”

“Hehe…”

In which world would I believe you? Chen Zhao thought.

“Tell me what the demon crystal is first.”

“Something to increase our lifespan,” Beelzebub replied.

“Are you demons also troubled by lifespan?”

“Of course. Apart from superior demons, little demons like me can only live for at most two hundred years.”

“Didn’t you say you’re a demon lord?”

“Err… I’m indeed a demon lord, the demon lord of our village.”

Chen Zhao felt somewhat faint, but he soon realized that since he was so weak, he would clearly not be able to summon any large demons.

“So how many years of life will a demon crystal like this provide you with?”

“Maybe a year.”

“One year? So short?”

“What else do you expect? I’ll be happy if such a small piece can grant me one year of life. Give that demon crystal to me. I’m almost dying. Without that crystal, I might die soon.”

“Tell me honestly, how old are you?”

“Can’t really remember…”

“How old are you? I demand you to tell me the truth,” Chen Zhao spoke in a commanding tone.

“Let’s talk about something else.”

“Are you rejecting my order?”

“Alright. I’m thirty this year.”

“What? Only thirty?”

“Is that strange?”

“If we use the age groups of humans, you would still be underage now, right?”

“We demons are different. We already know a lot of stuff from birth, and our bodies grow faster. In merely a few months’ time, we will become completely mature. Oh I forgot to mention this, but I am already the father of fifteen children. My wife just gave birth to a nest of kids for me.”

Do you demons use “nest” to measure the number of children you have?…

Knock, knock…

“Who’s there?” Chen Zhao asked.

“Police. Open the door, please.” It was a woman’s voice.

Chen Zhao did not believe the person right away. When he just arrived in this country, his mother had warned him that even if someone claimed to be a police officer, he must see some form of a proof first.

Chen Zhao opened the door slightly with the chain still on. Then, he saw a lady in plain clothes holding a police ID in her hand.

“Hello. Can I help you?”

“A robbery just happened downstairs. Can I ask you a few questions?”

“Robbery? Are you suspecting me?”

“No. In fact, the owner of the motel just said that luckily, you asked him to deliver food to your room. Otherwise, he would have probably encountered the robber.”

Hearing this, Chen Zhao heaved a sigh of relief.

After all, he had just arrived and did not want to get into too much trouble.

Chen Zhao opened the door. “Do you want to come in and have a seat?”

The policewoman walked in and inspected the room. “Is this your dog?”

Woof, woof!

“Can I bite this human?”

Beelzebub gave out a series of barks. Strangely, however, Chen Zhao only heard him speak in words.

“I picked it up. I think it’s a mad dog with some kind of disease, so you should not go near it. In fact, I was just planning to bring it to the vet in the next few days and get a dog license.”

“Okay.” Hearing Chen Zhao’s words, the policewoman actually had a better impression of him.

After all, only a caring person would pick up a stray dog.

“In the last twenty minutes, you have been in your room. Is that right?”

“Yes.”

“Did you hear anything suspicious?”

“Nope.”

“Did you see anyone behaving suspiciously?”

“Err… I was in my room.”

“I mean did you look out of the windows?”

“No.”

“Alright. If you recall anything later, you can call the police.”

“Can I have your number then?” Chen Zhao asked shamelessly.

The policewoman grinned. “Of course, but I am quite busy. If you want to buy me dinner, you better tell me early.”

The policewoman was not the very attractive kind of woman that would often appear in American shows, and she was somewhat big-boned. However, she had a great body.

From what Chen Zhao had seen, she was at least D plus.

“This is my number. We’ll get in touch next time. Bye.”

“See you, Gerlyn.”

Right after Gerlyn left, Ethan showed up.

“Chen, these are for you and your pet.” Ethan was carrying a lot of food and drinks, including fries, burgers, and grilled meat.

“Ethan, I’ve already heard about it. Actually, I didn’t do anything.”

“No. Although you were unintentional, I believe it must be God’s will. You must take these.”

“Alright. Thank you then.”

“I’ll stop disturbing you now. Have a good rest.”

Woof, woof.

Beelzebub barked wildly. It was clearly my credit! Why is it God’s will?

You ugly fat human, just go and die already!

“Does this little guy like me so much?” Hearing Beelzebub’s barking, Ethan smiled at once.

Chen Zhao rolled his eyes. How in the world would you think that he likes you?

He is cursing you…

‘Alright, little demon, let’s be quiet and not disturb the other guests.” Chen Zhao petted Beelzebub.