Dream Travel

Chapter 492 You Have to Infiltrate First

"Ah!" As if waking from a nightmare, Serafis sat up abruptly and wiped away the light red beads of sweat that had appeared on his face.

She fought with the White Curtain in the dream, and as a succubus, she had a unique advantage when the dream invaded.

She can prevent the dream from changing and becoming a threat to the intruder after the original owner of the dream discovers the intruder.

The human subconscious mind is hostile in dreams, but succubi can ignore such influences.

So after Bai Mu realized that she was dreaming, she was not threatened, but the exploitation changed from 'gentle' to violent.

Then she got beaten up.

In the dream, Bai Mu had no weapon box, so fighting her meant hand-to-hand combat. Even so, the life force she violently extracted from Bai Mu was a loss for her.

Invading the dreamscape of the White Curtain was not easy, and feeling somewhat weak, Serafis felt a little regretful.

If I had known it would turn out this way, I would have preferred to use traditional methods to extract some of its essence first, and then use violent methods to extract more after ensuring I made a profit.

Serafis quickly forgot about the loss; the formidable strength displayed by the White Curtain perfectly suited her needs.

That's how good he is at fighting, which allowed her to get what she wanted.

As for the people around Bai Mu, Serafis had no intention of invading them.

Leone and the others have good physiques; compared to ordinary people, they are already superhumans with enhanced physical abilities.

However, there are differences among the extraordinary. The amount of vital energy she can provide is not much. Compared to the white curtain, which is a mobile spring, it is not enough for her to take a few sips, and it is easy to kill someone by drawing it.

Besides, doing so would also violate the contract.

The reason they could do this to the White Curtain was because they exploited a loophole in the contract—which wasn't really a loophole—through the dream.

The small amount of essence extracted was insignificant to Bai Mu, and could not even be considered harmful. However, if Bai Mu had a normal physique, her actions would still violate the contract.

The next day, Bai Mu left the bedroom and ate breakfast provided by Serafis.

While eating, Bai Mu kept glancing at Serafis.

"What did you two do?" Mine kicked Bai Mu's shin and asked him, puzzled.

"No, what's wrong?"

"Then why are you staring at her like that?"

"Check if she has been beaten." Bai Mu could not find any signs of being beaten on Serafis.

It seems that the damage caused in a dream does not manifest in reality.

Moreover, in the dream, Serafis was 2.1 meters tall, but the Serafis I saw this morning was about 1.7 meters tall.

Before boarding the airship, Serafis's height was over 1.8 meters.

A succubus that can relieve herself anywhere, isn't that top-tier?

"Hmph." Serafis snorted lightly, finished his breakfast, and turned to go back to his room.

Two days later, they arrived safely in the desert kingdom of Eshra.

After landing, Bai Mu thought of something: "Am I still wanted?"

“It’s over already,” Serafis said. The desert kingdom isn’t stupid.

While Bai Mu's Maple Crown Medal doesn't affect other countries, its origin is related to the United Nations and the operation against Hellish Dreams.

Having learned some inside information, the desert kingdom wisely abandoned this not-so-legal 'wanted' warrant.

The main reason is that the White Curtain deals with demons, and the impact of taking action in the street is a bit negative, but ordinary people are not affected.

"Want to go to the dungeon?" Serafis extended an invitation to the white curtain.

"I'm not going," Bai Mu replied decisively. This time, he didn't take his master with him.

The person in question doesn't like traveling far from home. After settling down in Rota City, their daily routine became quite fixed.

They either go to Bai Mu's house or the Yi Meng Experience Store; they basically don't go anywhere else.

"You're quite restrained."

“It’s not about restraint, it’s just that there’s nothing fun to do.” Bai Mu shook his head: “I’d rather go to an internet cafe than go to the dungeon.”

The underground city is a gambling city, and Eshra is also a hotbed for "sugar daddies".

Bai Mu had even less interest in that dungeon.

"I'll come find you tomorrow." Serafis didn't insist on Bai Mu doing anything; they wouldn't be working together anymore.

Bai Mu took Leone and the others to another hotel to stay at.

We will also make subsequent arrangements.

Inside the hotel, Bai Mu was making plans for the future: "Next, you will all work together, and the demons you're dealing with aren't the powerful ones."

"Start by dealing with the ordinary demons. I've already prepared cover for your identity. Don't confront them head-on if you encounter trouble. Remember to contact me as much as possible within the scope of your communication."

Having many subordinates makes things easier; the demons contained in the weapon crates will come in handy in the upcoming operations.

Lexenberg and Atreus can create new demonic gadgets, which are temporary but can cover up Leona and the others' identities.

Moreover, Leone and the others' actions this time revolved around Mine.

“Mine’s weapons have strong explosive power. Fighting alongside her can even take down some powerful demons.”

Leone and her team are comparable to real-world demon hunter squads, and their equipment is even better.

"Leave the task of dealing with the demons to me." Mine wasn't under much pressure regarding this matter.

"Okay, now get some rest. We'll officially start tomorrow."

The next day, a flower girl found the White Curtain's residence.

Looking at the little girl in the red hat selling flowers, Bai Mu raised an eyebrow slightly: "What are you doing?"

"It's more convenient this way. Are you ready?" Serafis, disguised as a flower girl, entered the room, twitched his nose slightly, and glanced at the white curtain.

The room was too clean, which means that Bai Mu really did rest properly last night.

"I've been prepared for this for a long time. Now, tell me your plan."

Serafis placed the flower basket on the table, and her posture did not resemble that of a child flower girl.

“It’s simple. I’ll deal with the demons from beyond the realm to buy you time. You go into the hellish realm and eradicate all traces left by those demons.”

Serafis explained the subsequent plans; she couldn't possibly go directly into the Hellish Realm—that would be suicidal.

Bai Mu has a record of entering other realms. Now that the Dream Erosion intensity in the Hellish Other Realm has weakened, he will be less affected if he enters.

Once inside the alien realm, as long as White Curtain can fight normally, he can quickly eliminate the power of other demons that have taken over the alien realm.

She could then take the opportunity to expand her influence over the Hellish Realm and become its sole ruler.

This requires coordination from both inside and outside; the actions from the side behind the white curtain need to be swift.

"It's that simple?"

"Of course not, this is just the direction of our operation. We need to kill some demons first. Before that, you need to infiltrate the alien realm and help me prepare."

Serafis recounted the details of the plan.

“Alright, since you’re the one who wants to take over the Hellish Realm, you can refine the plan, and I’ll help you execute it.” “And your people, if you don’t have a good arrangement, you can let me arrange it. I guarantee they won’t encounter too much danger.”

"I've already made arrangements, so don't worry about it. They will cooperate with my actions."

The White Curtain had made its arrangements for Leone and the others very clear: their main combat operations would revolve around sniping Mine.

Their other actions primarily target the demon followers created by the demons.

Demon cultists are also a troublesome group. They can perform sacrifices for demons, and in the demon's territory, they can even enhance the demon through sacrifices.

Getting rid of them will also make the demons easier to kill.

Serafis has already provided information: a demon competition has taken place in the Hellish Realm, and the remaining demons are all resilient.

The demons that Bai Mu killed in the street were the ones who would be eliminated in the later competition; Bai Mu just eliminated them first.

"Then I'm fine."

Serafis had high hopes for the upcoming operation. If it succeeded, she would not only get what she wanted, but also become a long-term ally of the White Curtain.

Although this ally is unreliable, the relationship between the two sides can be maintained on the condition that she helps White Curtain to build its nest and continue to gather other demons.

But does it matter?
If the strange dreams will not disappear, then those who come from the strange dreams, such as demons, will not be extinct.

She has always been useful, and the relationship between the two has been able to last a long time.

As for the demons acquiring souls, Seraphis wasn't worried about the White Curtain stopping her; demons love sinful souls.

While the souls of virtuous people who have fallen from grace are also desired by demons, they are not the only option for demons.

In any world, there is no shortage of heinous criminals; their souls are inherently sinful.

"Now that everything's alright, let's get started. Are you going to stay like this?"

“Actually, this reduces my energy expenditure.” Serafis stretched his body.

At 2.1 meters tall, she was a giant thunderbolt; now at 1.4 meters, she's like a steel plate.

"I can be even smaller."

"You're too slow with your short legs, I won't carry you around."

“I have wings.” Seraphis unfolded a pair of demon dragon wings, which flexibly bent and covered her legs, which she casually stroked.

“And the first action was carried out by you alone.” Serafis picked up the flower basket.

The flower basket quickly transformed into a devil's horn, and the white curtain around the horn looked somewhat familiar.

"Did you break off your own horn?"

Seraphis snapped his fingers, and a pair of small demon horns appeared.

"This is merely a manifestation of my power; I would never break my own horn!"

“Actually, I would like you more without the horns,” Bai Mu said, looking at Serafis’s demon horns.

When the two were fighting in the dream, Bai Mu had seen her complete form; those demonic dragon horns would be perfect as a steering wheel.

"You want to seduce me into 'falling' like the devil?"

Serafis glanced at the white curtain and immediately saw through the guy's thoughts.

She did want Bai Mu to be her ally, but she wouldn't consider breaking her own horn just because of a single sentence from Bai Mu, in order to deepen their relationship...

Demon horns grow very slowly, and some demon horns are even non-renewable unless those demons make a breakthrough in power.

"I just said it offhand, what if it works out?"

Bai Mu picked up the demon horn that Serafis had given him, and looking at it, he suddenly had the urge to take a bite.

"What do you want to do?"

As a demon, Seraphine was very good at reading people's expressions, and she noticed the subtle change in Bai Mu's expression.

"I want to try this stuff."

Bai Mu tossed the devil's horn in his hand.

"Try this? Once the contract is finalized, I'll let you eat something even better..."

If Serafis were human, others would probably think he was treating her to a meal, but the person who said this painting was a succubus among demons.

White Curtain put the horn into the weapon case and asked Serafis, "All I need to do is enter the Hellish Realm?"

"The horn will guide you to the area I control. You just need to deliver this to the destination. If possible, it's best not to let other demons find out."

"What if you're accidentally discovered?"

"Then get rid of the forces blocking your way. You were originally on the human side, but how to explain the blockade forces on the human side is your own responsibility."

Cooperation means that both parties contribute their efforts to achieve certain goals.

Seraphis is mainly in charge of matters concerning the demons, while White Curtain is the executor, but he also contributes to matters within his influence.

Serafis cannot directly interfere with the forces sealing off the Hellish Realms; if they are involved, Whitebeard will have to deal with it himself.

Afterwards, White Curtain asked Serafis some other details to make sure there were no omissions, and then left the desert city of Eshra.

Leone wasn't too worried about staying here.

The existence of the demon blood pact meant that there weren't many opportunities for them to sabotage each other during their cooperation, and Serafis didn't have the chance to try to trick them while the white curtain was gone.

Unless this demon no longer wants further cooperation.

Because of a few humans, she lost the hellish territory she could have obtained. Can she accept this?

"You look quite cute like this." The white curtain left, but Serafis didn't. Leone looked Serafis up and down and praised him.

After the demon's horns and other features were removed, Serafis appeared completely human.

And he's a human child, a very lovable one.

Upon closer inspection, one can also see a bewitching charm in Serafis that is not human, the characteristics of a succubus, which cannot be completely hidden no matter how hard one tries.

"Cute, isn't she? How about we sleep together tonight?" Serafis teased Leone.

Leone immediately refused, putting her hand on Mine's shoulder: "That won't do, I have an appointment."

Even knowing that the other party was a succubus, or even a female succubus, she would not think of sleeping with him because of his appearance.

Even though Serafis's current appearance is so adorable that Leone wants to hold her in her arms and cherish her.

But when she thought about the other person's identity, she felt that she was probably influenced by the characteristics of a succubus.

Since the white curtain is not around for now, it's best to avoid too much contact with this succubus.

"Just stay here and don't wander around. My magic influences the place where you live. As long as you don't attract attention, no other demons will bother you."

Serafis left after saying those words.

Bai Mu went to the otherworldly realm of hell to help her accumulate power there. She wanted to use this time to prepare to take action against those demons.

When dealing with demons outside, it's best to prioritize the most troublesome ones.

(End of this chapter)