I'm just an internet cafe owner

"This is…"

"This is for you. You've already learned how to use them in the trial world, so use them. Oh, and if you want to summon this demonic power, remember to pay. If you don't have money, you can pay with your lives; you can use these lives anyway."

You can buy it back. Ultimately, I still need the money.

Dongshan Xiaohong remained silent. Money? This was far more merciful than other demons. Although so much money was almost like a death sentence to her, once she became a demon hunter and had money…

Higashiyama Koko went back. Before leaving, Kisara waved to her in a friendly manner: "Keep living, come visit tomorrow!"

As Dongshan Xiaohong disappeared, Mugen asked curiously, "This girl always seemed to have a lot of life in her body."

"Yes."

Liu Yuan said with certainty, "She's honest and won't get involved in things she can't do. She also has a good point: she'll back down. Those who are too powerful won't bother killing her, and those who are too weak can't beat her. Those stuck in the middle—will they back down or get crushed by her 'Eeyah Sword Technique'?"

"You just reminded me of this. Boss, didn't you say this game was very flashy? Show me! I didn't see anything flashy when I played this newbie game today."

She didn't see Liu Yuan's boasting at all on the front desk. All she saw were the babbling, the newbie being pinned to the ground by the demon and boasting, or the faded human still bouncing and rolling after becoming a demon.

This is also a drawback of having too much freedom. Players with combat experience may directly apply their own combat experience, while inexperienced players will just use whatever works as long as they can get through the game.

"Sure, but let me use a game mode. Real mode involves playing through the story, which is a bit troublesome."

After careful consideration, Liu Yuan made his decision. He chose the scene of Virgil being captivated by Parvadantin and having a friendly exchange with his own brother.

All sorts of magical tools were readily available. After reviewing the skills set by the system, Liu Yuan immediately began his performance.

Dash, dodge, and launch into the air. Quickly switch between skill combos, calmly switching between seven or eight weapons in just a few breaths, each weapon playing a different role.

Accompanied by dazzling special effects and attacks that splatter blood with every strike, the sheer spectacle made Jibril swallow hard. She imagined how effective this would be against her creator.

However, this is just an appetizer; after transforming, he unleashes flames and rapid slashes. While some of his moves may seem useless, or even purely flashy for the sake of being flashy, the saying goes: strength is temporary, but style is forever.

Even Jibril was eagerly anticipating launching a stylish attack to crush her boss under her feet. Unfortunately, her body hadn't yet grown due to a lack of power, and if she rashly provoked him, there would only be one outcome.

Chapter 194 The Eeyore Sword Technique and the Flame Demon (Bonus Chapter)

Dongshan Xiaohong returned to her own world, looking around in confusion. The whole experience felt like a dream. But the two weapons in her hands and the 'system' that only her consciousness could see reminded her that what she had just experienced might not be a dream.

"The power of demons?"

Dongshan Xiaohong felt the strange power within her body. She had only heard that one could use demonic power by paying a price after making a contract with a demon, but she did not expect this power to be so strong.

However, it's not a big problem. Now that she has demonic powers, she can become an official demon hunter.

Becoming a demon hunter requires a test, which is very simple: kill a demon. Regardless of its strength, as long as you can kill it, you can become a formal demon hunter.

The term of office is one year. After completing one year, you can leave and become a free demon hunter.

Most civilian demon hunters are those who left the police force after working for a period of time to work in the civilian sector. Official demon hunters face too much risk and often have to deal with demons that are impossible to defeat.

However, things are different for civilians. They can choose whether or not they can defeat a demon. They will also receive some rewards after defeating it, but compared to civilian demon hunters, the salaries of official personnel are very high, and the rewards can reach the annual income level of an average civilian demon hunter.

Dongshan Xiaohong was originally worried about how to kill the demon, but now that she has the demon's power, she feels that she should be able to win.

Demons can be incredibly powerful, capable of killing millions in minutes, or so weak as to be less than a chicken. After all, at least a chicken can sing, dance, and rap, but a demon can't.

"Demon~ Demon~"

Dongshan Xiaohong was in a very good mood, but this good mood only lasted for a few seconds before she sensed a terrifying aura.

Inside the pitch-black box, she sensed the power of a demon. This power was both intensely hot and terrifying, and everything around her gradually began to burn as this heat appeared.

Even the clothes on Dongshan Xiaohong's body became scorching hot with the appearance of this power.

"very scary…"

Dongshan Xiaohong trembled. The alley was no longer dark; flames appeared inside. A fire demon! Although humans use fire, their fear of it has never disappeared.

Furthermore, aside from humans, almost all animals in the world fear fire. Demons born from fire are among the more powerful of all demons.

Fire brings warmth and cooked food, but it can also bring destruction. Wherever it goes, it leaves behind charred remains, and everything around it is set ablaze with an inextinguishable flame.

Dongshan Xiaohong's face was covered in sweat, and her expression was contorted with fear. She wanted to run, but her legs seemed to have no will to move.

She did indeed have a pistol, and even a small dagger. But would such weapons really be effective against a demon engulfed in flames? Or rather, could she escape under the demon's gaze?

But at that moment, time seemed to stand still in this world. A jet-black greatsword appeared in the hand of 'Kisara,' born from the fusion of black and pink power in his own eyes.

This is a greatsword formed purely of power, similar to weapons created by angels and demons, yet different.

Kisara handed the weapon to Higashiyama Kokoro, while clenching his right fist and saying, "Little Kokoro, go! Use the Eeya Sword Technique on it!"

At the same time, Higashiyama Koko also received a system notification: "Would you like to pay 100,000 yen to use the power of the devil? If you do not have enough money, your lifespan will be mortgaged."

"Yes Yes Yes!"

Higashiyama Koko had no chance to refuse; if she didn't, she would be the one to die. Besides, she could probably pay 100,000 yen with her first month's salary.

With her consent, a black-tinged pink power surrounded her, and then the weapon that Kisaragi had just held appeared in her hand.

This weapon is not the Rebellion Greatsword, but its weight and size are exactly the same as the Rebellion Greatsword.

The Flame Demon's flames had already ignited the surrounding area, and the Public Security Demon Hunter Division had received the news immediately. Within five minutes, Public Security Demon Hunters would be able to deal with the demon.

The Flame Demon is very powerful, but it has appeared in this world many times, and various countries have developed ways to deal with it.

However, at this moment, Dongshan Xiaohong, with a mournful face, rushed forward with a weapon in hand.

"Yeah!"

Unlike the energetic babbling in the game, the current babbling was filled with fear and resentment. However, Dongfang Xiaohong's body did not hesitate at all; the movement was as if it had been honed a thousand times, and was completed in one smooth motion.

In an instant, Dongfang Xiaohong thrust her sword at the Flame Demon.

The fire demon sneered; ordinary physical damage couldn't harm it. To defeat it, one needed to extinguish the fire on its body before killing it, or use the power of a more powerful demon to instantly kill it.

But its expression quickly froze, and a sharp sword instantly sent it flying. As it flew, Dongfang Xiaohong took out ebony and white ivory.

Using techniques she had never employed in the game before, she instinctively unleashed a dazzling attack style. She aimed her dual pistols at the sky, firing White Ivory rapidly, then switched to her greatsword to unleash a rapid combo on the approaching demon, followed by an upward slash. She then leaped into the air while White Ivory reloaded, firing Ebony at its body at close range, using the recoil to keep herself airborne.

After landing, Dongshan Xiaohong, who was already somewhat exhausted, performed the "Eeya Sword Technique" three times in a row.

The high temperature caused Dongshan Xiaohong's clothes to scorch, but before the clothes could burn, the flames subsided, and the fire demon, which had just been born in this world, was successfully sent back to the demon world by Dongshan Xiaohong.

As the demon vanished, so did the weapon in his hand.

Her body was trembling. She hadn't realized her body was so powerful, capable of using so many techniques she didn't even recognize. Especially while in the air, she felt her heart pounding.

"I succeeded?"

Dongshan Xiaohong's tone was somewhat excited, and she was so excited that she sat down heavily on the ground, panting. At this moment, she realized how powerful the demon she had contracted was; at least it really dared to stand up for her when she was in danger.

The person who called the police outside the alley discovered that the demon had disappeared and immediately explained the situation to the demon hunter who arrived: "Yes, the demon has disappeared. It seems that a girl was fighting the demon, but while she was fighting, I heard a woman's voice crying out in pain inside the alley. I hope an ambulance can be sent to treat her quickly."

Meanwhile, at Mitakihara Middle School in another world, Madoka couldn't help but smile.

Sayaka Miki, who was in front, asked curiously, "What happened? Tell me about it?"

"Today, the boss asked me to sign a contract with a cute little girl. She needed to use her powers, so I disguised myself as Kisara and gave it to her. She's really an interesting person."

"is it?"

"Hmm, we can see her and Kisara's reactions tomorrow, it'll be very interesting."

At that moment, Kisara sneezed in the internet cafe: "Boss, are you cursing me?"

She turned to look at Liu Yuan, and Liu Yuan, sensing something at that moment, also turned to look at her.

"you***?"

"Looks like it wasn't you; you wouldn't secretly curse me. Then who was it?"

Chapter 195 Little Red Joins the Company, Blank Enters the Internet Cafe

Dongshan Xiaohong was very lucky; she killed a powerful fire demon during her newcomer assessment, which made her examiner, Ji Ye, very curious.

"Junior~ What kind of demon did you contract? You don't have to say if it's inconvenient to say."

The matter of contracting demons isn't particularly secretive; it's something that can be discussed or not discussed.

Upon being asked, Higashiyama Koko replied very frankly, "Senior! My demon is a secret."

"A secret, huh? I see."

She wasn't one of those naive newbies who fall into linguistic traps. A secret demon—it sounded like a very powerful demon. However, what puzzled her was how this little one had made a contract with such a rare-looking demon.

Everyone has secrets they don't want to be discovered, which is why these kinds of devils are theoretically hard to find unless they do something stupid.

"Um, senior... is there a reward for successfully defeating this demon?"

Yes!

Ji Ye said with a smile, "Any demon that poses a threat to public order will receive a reward from the government."

"Gold. The Flame Demon is extremely dangerous. You'll likely get a bonus of around 500,000 this time, after tax! And because you successfully defeated this demon, your rating will be very high. Salary can't be disclosed, but it won't be less than your bonus."

Most demons at most devour one or two people, demolish buildings, or kill a few hundred. However, the fire demon has a known record of causing at least 50+ casualties in one instance worldwide.

But this time, he was taken down by a newbie before he even left the alley. He really hit the jackpot.

The potential of newcomer Dongfang Xiaohong is undeniable, but because she's a newcomer, a very high salary can't be offered immediately. However, if she perseveres for a year, a salary several times higher is definitely not a problem.

The 500,000 figure isn't because it's the highest possible bonus; it's a bonus awarded to new employees who contribute the most value. If someone works for more than a year and intends to continue working, this bonus can be increased.

Without exaggeration, as long as you can survive for three years, even if you're just an average member, Higashiyama Kokoro can live a life of comfort and ease, and buying a house in Tokyo wouldn't be difficult.

However, now that she has earned money, she dares not spend it at all. She sends half of it home and the other half is to be given to the devil.

The contract with Kisara was for 50,000 yen, not 50,000 yen. The internet cafe middleman made a 10,000 yen profit. Little Red did nothing, yet still owes 1.2 million yen, plus the 100,000 yen needed for the 'Secret Demon' power. Not counting internet cafe expenses, she already owes 1.3 million yen.

She kept only a small amount of the remaining money for daily expenses, and gave the rest to the internet cafe to buy back her life. Rather than living a comfortable life, she hoped to live a few more years.

The onboarding process went very smoothly afterward, and Higashiyama Kokoro even became an employee of the Tokyo Public Security Bureau by single-handedly defeating the Flame Demon. Because of her talent, she was assigned to the Tokyo Public Security Bureau's Anti-Demon Special Division 4, where she would be personally trained by Makima.

Inside the office, Machima looked at the information about Dongshan Xiaohong and a faint smile appeared on her face.

Is it a secret?

Even in Hell, the Secret Demon is an elusive entity. No one has ever seen its true form, and its whereabouts are unknown. Because knowing of its existence has only two outcomes, one possibility: death.

Although it is not the origin demon, its mysterious existence was unknown even to her, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

Dongshan Xiaohong's onboarding process went very smoothly, and she completed the process in just half a day. She didn't get a break until a few minutes before the internet cafe reopened.

When the internet cafe reopened, the first thing she did upon entering was to pay off her debts.

"Hello, is this enough money...?"