The alleys between the buildings were filled with darkness and a chilling atmosphere, but Adam felt at ease as he strolled through them, hands in his pockets. He escorted Elyra to his residence and then set off to explore the city himself.

Surveying the gloomy alleys and smelling the repulsive smell emanating from the garbage, Adam squinted and felt a sense of disgust. Soon, a fire ignited a heap of trash, spreading rapidly and consuming everything in its path.

"Even though this is Amarantha gang territory, it should at least smell normal here," Adam grimaced.

The alleys resembled a labyrinth, and if Adam hadn't known the map and secret entrances beforehand, he would never have been able to find his way out of there.

S-s-s…

A sound resembling the whistle of the wind reached Adam's ears, but he paid no attention to it and pushed open a hidden door, entering yet another straight alley. Flashes of light appeared behind him, moving swiftly.

Suddenly, Adam's eyes lit up, and he stamped his foot on the ground.

At the spot where Adam stomped his foot, a shadow abruptly emerged, enveloping an area of two hundred meters in a large dome. Along with this, faint sighs filled with fear and shock could be heard.

Turning his head, Adam gazed indifferently at three elves dressed like ninjas. Though this attire seemed amusing to him, for the rest of the world and especially Elfheim, this uniform was a nocturnal nightmare.

The Queen of the Underworld's servants, a total of twenty thousand, were all first-class practitioners ready to kill or even obliterate an entire city at the Queen's command.

"I thought they were informed about my identity in advance?" Adam frowned, and his gaze pierced through the elves.

Two of the elves were of "C" rank, while one held an "A" rank. Despite their strength, they trembled, sensing Adam's irritation. It wasn't due to his power, but rather his position.

For some unknown reason, he had become the favorite of the Queen of the Underworld. Most of them had memorized his face, so no one wanted to cross paths with him, but there were a few subordinates who held a grudge against him.

"We are aware of your identity, sir," one of the "A"-rank elves stepped forward and spoke in a deep voice. Bowing, he continued, "We wanted to accompany you for added security. Apologies for the intrusion."

Adam raised an eyebrow, then recalled Amarantha indeed mentioning his security detail. He nodded and smiled, shifting his mood and aura to a kind and carefree one. His change in demeanor brought relief to the three elves.

"I apologize for the excessive reaction. I just dislike things like surveillance, you understand? I have some unpleasant experiences related to that," Adam shook his head and turned away, departing.

Crack.

The shadow dome cracked with each of Adam's steps until, after twenty paces, it shattered completely. By the time the three elves regained their senses, Adam had already vanished into the shadows.

One of the "C"-rank elves, named Raven, frowned. His eyes filled with concern as if he had witnessed something unusual. The leader of the group noticed his behavior and asked, "What is it, Raven?"

Turning to the leader, Raven spoke, "Leader, I have a strange feeling about this demon. He possesses very peculiar skills for his level!"

Demons. To sum them up in a few words: "mysterious and malevolent." Each demon subtype had unique characteristics, and even studying them throughout one's lifetime wouldn't be enough to understand them all. Every year, mutants and new types of demons were born, possessing strange powers that could pose a threat to the rest of the world. Hence, any unusual abilities or actions exhibited by demons could be a danger to other beings.

The leader pondered deeply on his subordinate's words and genuinely thought there was something odd, considering the spell Adam had used. However, he lacked additional information about demons, and investigating further would be risky, given Adam's status.

So, he could only sigh and shake his head, feeling helpless and yearning for sleep. Turning to his subordinate, he emphasized the importance of the matter, "Do not attempt to investigate his identity, do you understand? If he possesses such skills, it means our Queen is aware of them. What if we meddle in affairs beyond our understanding and offend her? Even death won't be able to rectify our mistakes!"

Upon hearing their leader's words, two elves felt a cold sweat run down their spines, and their hearts began pounding. They vigorously nodded, deciding to forget what they had seen.

***

Adam silently gazed at the meeting place Amarantha had informed him about. Frankly speaking, it was a brothel, and quite a luxurious one at that. He could only shake his head, realizing that probably much more money had been spent on this brothel than on ordinary buildings in the city.

The entrance was heavily guarded from all sides, including from the shadows. Adam could tell that Amarantha treated this place with great care, most likely making it the headquarters of her gang. The entrance was relatively straightforward for him.

Two guards scanned his magical energy and appearance, then bowed and warmly welcomed him, "Welcome, Master!"

Given the respect they showed, his identity was known even here. Adam smiled softly and stepped inside. For a moment, he was dazzled by the scene and impressed.

Expensive adornments covered the walls and ceiling of the brothel's first floor, designed to receive guests. In the center stood a reception desk, while on the sides were entertainments like a bar and a dance floor. The luxurious chandelier shone brightly, illuminating the brothel in a radiant glow.

Beautiful girls of various races moved around in revealing attire, each with a partner. Several groups of men and women hugged and laughed, drinking alcohol and indulging in expensive and exotic dishes.

The opulent atmosphere was everywhere, and it was evident that this brothel was tailored to attract a high-class clientele. With each step, Adam grew more enamored by this place.

"Now I can be sure that the money was invested wisely," Adam nodded and smiled.

The sound of his shoes tapping on the marble floor drew attention, despite the loud noise. Many girls turned towards him, stunned by his beauty. Today, Adam was dressed in an unusual outfit for him - all in white.

He usually preferred a black style, but Elyra had tailored this attire for him back in Silvana, and he occasionally wore it as he genuinely liked it.

The white style, though unusual for Adam, looked very attractive. His long black hair, as dark as the night, shone brilliantly and was tied in a long ponytail. At the same time, he wore elegant round-framed glasses, known as the "Glasses of Truth."

His confident stride and elegant aura, coupled with his handsome face and alluring charm, acted like a magnet to innocent, and perhaps not so innocent, women. There were also occasional glances from the men.

Feeling the numerous envious gazes from the men, Adam could only smile and feel fantastic. Remembering his past life when he had an ordinary appearance and could only envy handsome men, he now felt like the king of life.

"Reincarnation is truly an amazing thing," Adam nodded and smiled.

His smile acted like an arrow, piercing the unprepared hearts of women, causing them to shriek loudly. This only intensified the jealous looks of the men.

Adam then gracefully approached the reception desk and warmly smiled at the beautiful woman standing there. She was a beastman girl, more precisely, from the cat clan. She had white hair tied up in a high ponytail and blue eyes. She was dressed in a white dress with a deep neckline and a long slit on the leg.

It could be confidently said that she was an exceedingly beautiful woman, and considering her mature beauty, Adam could nod approvingly. Such staff would undoubtedly attract as many visitors as possible.

"Room 47," Adam placed a token on the counter, making the girl at the reception desk squint.

With a soft smile, she nodded and pressed a button under the table. Soon, two girls in beautiful ball gowns appeared before Adam, and they both curtsied. Each of them was stunningly beautiful and endowed with ample bosoms.

With the way their dresses and poses were, Adam could appreciate the full beauty of their bodies.

"I'm afraid I have to trouble you, ladies," Adam placed a hand over his heart and made a half-bow.

"It's an honor for me to accompany such a handsome man," one of the girls smiled and giggled, causing her breasts to tremble.

The other girl replied similarly, and they surrounded Adam from both sides, holding his hands and pressing their breasts against him. Adam could only smile and rely on their guidance.

The brothel had a total of six floors. The first floor was for those who couldn't afford to go up to the second floor. The brothel operated on a system where the more you paid, the greater your privileges.

To access the first floor, there were no special requirements; all it took was a payment of 1000 Gold Dragon Stones. For most wealthy merchants or aristocrats, this was a small amount, considering what the brothel had to offer.

Needless to say, the brothel being a headquarters, not a regular building, was known to influential people.

The second floor required payment of 10 Platinum Dragon Stones.

The third floor required payment of 500 Platinum Dragon Stones.

The fourth floor required payment of 1000 Platinum Dragon Stones.

As for the fifth and sixth floors, no payment was needed; rather, it was about connections. As long as you could be beneficial, it wouldn't be difficult to access these floors.

Though the brothel had opened less than three days ago, it was already making serious profits. Thanks to rumors and active advertising, Adam's city, named "Sedion," had become well-known, and considering the safety and honesty it offered, many merchants became interested.

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