Becoming a Shadow in the New World

"No, Mr. Sid, I've already thought it through. Mr. Sid becoming the Shadow is definitely to save more people. If I can exchange my sins for more lives in this world, then I'm willing to bear this sin alone. Anyway, I was destined for hell anyway, so I'll be happy if I can help Mr. Sid."

Although the voices behind her were very soft, Sid could still see from Asia's eyes that Asia was truly prepared to go to hell...

Normally he might be very touched, feeling that someone recognizes his ambition to become a Shadow Warrior, but right now he only feels troubled.

Phew, it's alright, he still has a trick up his sleeve.

Chapter 80 I shouldn't have trusted you

“Asia, I think you need to know one thing, which is... I may not be as kind as you think.”

No one can confidently say that everything they do is just; there are too many unavoidable circumstances in this world.

So please don't let the gratitude I owe you for saving you blind you. Think carefully before you act. I hope you can calmly consider your options before giving me an answer, and don't make a choice you'll regret.

“Then I can answer Mr. Sid now. I believe you have your own reasons for doing anything.”

Are you really stupid or just pretending?

Sid was stunned!

He perfectly avoided all the traps, shifting the question from whether what he did was just to whether he had his own reasons for doing it.

If Asia insists that what he did was just, then he can refuse Asia on the grounds that Asia is not suited to the dark world.

But Asia didn't. Her answer was that he must have had a reason for doing what he did, which immediately put him in his place.

No matter what, a Shadow-level user will always have their own main storyline. He doesn't. If you have to say he does, it's "I want to become a Shadow-level user." Otherwise, what is a Shadow-level user without a main storyline?

Chaos and evil?

The current situation is that there are two answers to the question about Asia.

One possibility is that someone tells Asia that their reason is "I want to become a Shadow Power," but that's a no-go. Which Shadow Power aims to become a Shadow Power?

The other one is no, after all, he can't say "I want to become a Shadow-level powerhouse". Judging from his actions over the past year, he's really just a troublemaker, so that's a no-go. Saying he's a troublemaker would lower his prestige.

Hmm... Thinking about it carefully, Asia being an assistant to a Shadow-level expert doesn't seem like a bad idea. Although she's smarter than Delta, has no money, and might expose his Shadow-level expert status, he's already gone to the Principles of Life and the Celestial Realm for Asia. Wouldn't it be a bit of a loss to just kick her out like that? (Although it only took less than three minutes in total.)

Yes, Asia shouldn't be kicked; it would be too much of a loss to just kick Asia out like that.

At worst, we can just treat him as someone who freeloads, taking a little bit from his savings to work for Asia... Yes, that's another reason.

"You... you're actually serious."

After meeting Asia's determined gaze for a long time, Sid spoke in a surprised tone.

"Then I'd like to extend my personal welcome to you, Asia. Welcome to the ranks of the Shadow Guardians."

He extended his palm to Asia, making a handshake gesture with a gentle smile on his face.

Asia also looked very excited, and grasped Sid's outstretched hand with both of hers.

"Excuse me, Asia, where do you live now?"

“Ah, because I came to Itogami Island four days ago based on the revelation the Lord gave me, and I am currently staying at a hotel. Is there a problem, Mr. Sid?”

Seeing Asia's doubts, Sid's smile widened.

"Ahem, it's nothing, Asia. There are just some things I feel I need to tell you in advance."

Very good, everything is just as he expected.

“Currently, besides me, you are the only member of the Shadow Guard. This means that if you encounter danger, there may be no one to look after you, and…”

At this point, Sid's voice suddenly became more forceful.

"Shadow Guardians do not receive a salary, meaning you won't earn a single penny as a Shadow Guardian; it will only take up your personal time."

If you can't accept this, it's not too late for you to leave Shadow Guardians now, while you still don't know too much.

That's his strategy: no salary.

Even that capitalist Gamma, who should be hanging streetlights, knows one thing: no matter how easily workers are fooled, they still need to be paid. Otherwise, workers who don't get paid will eventually overturn her table.

Ah! The man who made this request is probably even more capitalist than Gamma.

"Is Mr. Sid short of money? I have some money here that I can give you. I haven't sold the antiques the fallen angels gave me; quite a few are in my current hotel room..."

?

At most, I just wanted to borrow the chives that others had already harvested and reap the benefits without working for them. Where did you get this big green onion duck from?

Never mind, he still has a trump card.

"No need, Asia. I just wanted to tell you that being a Shadow Guardian is a profession that you decide whether or not to pursue, because apart from when I'm on a mission and I'm there to help you, you won't get any personal assistance from it at other times."

“Yes, I’m ready, Mr. Sid.”

Asia was in high spirits, her voice was strong and forceful, and her eyes were full of anticipation.

"That's good.

Oh, right, there's one more thing.

Asia, as my assistant, you'll be living in my house, since I need you to provide an alibi, when…

"What?! I... I want to live with you, Mr. Sid?!"

Asia interrupted Sid with her voice, her cheeks flushing rapidly, her mouth slightly open, as if her brain had shut down due to receiving too much information.

Seeing this expression, Sid's lips curled up for a moment, then vanished just as quickly. Ignoring Asia's stunned expression, he continued speaking.

"Yes, I know you're a cultivator, Asia..."

"Can I really... live with Mr. Sid?"

The conversation was interrupted again, but this time, Asia interrupted with an excited, joyful, and somewhat disbelieving tone, while looking at Sid expectantly as she spoke.

Sid fell silent. He shouldn't have believed the nonsense that a nun who would side with a fallen angel was a devout nun.

Chapter 81 The Shadow Guardian

The heavy door was pulled open forcefully, making a creaking sound.

"Snapped!"

A hand pressed the light switch on the wall, and a bright light illuminated the dark living room.

"Is this Mr. Sid's house? It's so beautiful."

Asia squeezed past Sid, peeked out, and looked at the neatly arranged furniture and understated yet luxurious decorations, sighing in admiration.

"Is it pretty? It's alright."

Looking at his seemingly clean surface, but with many hidden areas covered in dust because he hadn't summoned a demon to clean it the day before and the day before, Sid felt a little guilty.

"Stop looking, Asia. You're moving in anyway, so you'll have plenty of time to look around later. Just move your luggage in first. This room will be yours from now on, and you can put your antiques here."

Ignoring the excited Asia, Sid turned around and carefully picked up the two pieces of luggage, heading towards the room he had chosen for Asia.

"Wait a minute, Mr. Sid, I'll help you move it."

Upon hearing Sid's words, Asia quickly turned around and squatted down to pick up the box on the ground.

Stop! Stop! Stop!

"You don't need to move these things. Asia, you just need to grab a broom and clean your room. I'll carry them."

Seeing Asia's violent actions, Sid quickly stopped her.

Asia, you really don't care about the antiques inside?

Sid thought to himself.

After spending an afternoon together, he still found a few reasons why Asia was suitable to be his assistant.

First, Asia is a bit slow. Although being slow is usually a disadvantage, the problem is that he's not very smart either!

If he were smart, he wouldn't have crashed twice.

The first time he tried to fool the Seven Shadows, they spent three years investigating and found out that the enemy he claimed, the Diablo Order, did not exist. They exposed his lie in just three years.

The second time, he thought he would have learned from his experience and could make it take longer, but it ended up taking even shorter. It only took a few months before he failed, and the witches took his promises seriously.

Looking at it this way, isn't it pretty good now?

At the very least, Asia doesn't have the ability to discover his true colors, or to learn from the witch and actually make a pie based on his drawing.

Secondly, Asia is, strictly speaking, an unemployed woman who calls herself a nun, and it is reasonable for her to appear by his side to provide cover, unlike the Seven Shadows or the witch, who have to sneak around to meet him on ordinary days.

All he had to do was ask Gamma to write a contract, have Asia sign it, and then have everyone say that Asia was his roommate, and that would solve the problem.

Third, Asia is quite wealthy. Although Asia says he only has a little money, when he enters the hotel and sees the antiques that Asia mentioned were given by the fallen angel, he knows that these antiques are definitely not the antiques that Asia mentioned were placed in the church.

If the place he robbed could leave behind so many valuable antiques full of history, he wouldn't even care about his eyes.

Of course, it doesn't matter now. Anyway, Asia said he can take these antiques whenever he wants. He's not that unethical, but Asia has already said that.

When he needs antiques for the event, he can just tell Asia and we can use them.

"call!"

After putting down the last piece of luggage, Sid breathed a sigh of relief, got up, took out his phone, and dialed a number.