The Hero Reborn as a Demon King Loli

Without hesitation, Chloe, who didn't want to make another trip up north, immediately started gathering ingredients for dinner...

Chloe originally wanted to collect ingredients from the lab for convenience... but she suddenly changed her mind and decided to go to the experimental field she "contracted" to collect ingredients.

Although the variety of dishes there was quite extensive, it still didn't compare to the variety found in the outdoor "experimental field" that Lulum helped Chloe cultivate.

After all, the experimental fields in the laboratory are mainly for researching crops suitable for planting in the Demon Realm, unlike Chloe's experimental fields which are for researching the range of land purification by the fragments of the Demon Sword.

To eliminate influencing factors, Chloe's experimental field was planted with all sorts of things... even spices that had no significance for food production.

Although Chloe didn't tend to her experimental field much due to matters concerning planting in the north and a large area of ​​farmland outside the city, she still had people hired to maintain it.

So for the past month, Chloe and the others have been eating food grown in that experimental field.

Of course, there was another reason why Chloe suddenly changed her mind and deliberately went to the experimental field alone, even if it meant taking a long detour (getting lost)... that is, Chloe remembered that among the workers who helped her manage the experimental field, there seemed to be two members of the Abyss Cult...

Infiltrating the academy… two people… clues… Chloe also suspected that these two people might know something.

After all, Chloe only knew these two members of the Abyss Order who had infiltrated the academy.

The reason Chloe discovered that there were members of the Abyss Cult among the workers... actually goes back to when Chloe was harvesting crops at her experimental field a while ago and was doing a "routine inspection," and Stella was the one who led the way.

These two people also "recognized" Stella... mistaking her for the Demon Queen Stella, and acted very "humble" and even brought up the matter of the Abyss Order.

Of course, upon discovering that members of the Abyss Order had infiltrated the academy, Chloe immediately contacted Lulum... After discussing it with Lulum, they agreed that perhaps they could learn about the Abyss Order's activities by monitoring them, so they didn't take any action against them.

Chloe hadn't paid much attention to these two for a while, and she'd almost forgotten they existed...

Chloe only thought of these two people after Lulum left, when she was planning to collect ingredients.

So, to confirm her suspicions, Chloe decided to ask those two people... maybe they really do know something?

Chapter 382 His face was flattened!

Finally, it took Chloe thirty or forty minutes, and it was only with the help of a worker returning from the cafeteria that she managed to run to her experimental field "alone" so quickly.

Although they are currently in the academy, and she can call Ilesia to guide her, this involves the Abyss Order, so Chloe definitely cannot ask Ilesia for help.

So no matter what, she had to go to the experimental field "alone".

As for the worker who came back from the cafeteria... we met him on the way. He was originally a worker at Chloe's experimental field. Isn't it normal for him to know Chloe and lead the way for her?

Just assume Chloe came to the experimental field alone!

Upon arriving at the experimental field, Chloe immediately began searching for the two members of the Abyss Cult... However, after searching through all the workers in the field and the rest area, Chloe still couldn't find the two individuals.

Did they hear some rumors and then run away?

When Chloe couldn't find anyone, this was the first thing that came to her mind... but she quickly dismissed it.

If that were really the case, someone should have reported it to her long ago.

After all, those two members of the Abyss Order were being monitored and tracked by Lulum using special methods, so it shouldn't be that easy for them to escape... Even if they did escape, there would definitely be people monitoring and tracking them who would relay the news to Chloe... Lulum also entrusted Chloe with the responsibility of these two, so if they really did escape, Chloe would receive the news immediately no matter what.

So those two probably didn't run away... Where could they have gone? The cafeteria?

No, it's not mealtime yet, so she probably won't be going to the cafeteria... The worker who led her back from the cafeteria was delivering vegetables to it... Because the experimental field grows a lot of short-term vegetables, Chloe arranged for workers to deliver the surplus to the cafeteria to improve her meals...

So where did those two guys go? Actually, if Chloe hadn't been unsure how to describe those two strangers' faces, she would have already asked the other workers about their whereabouts.

Since Chloe really couldn't find the two people, she was planning to contact Lulum and ask her to help find them using her tracking ability... Originally, Chloe didn't want to bother Lulum and wanted her to focus on finishing her work for the day... but now that things were like this, Chloe had no choice but to contact her.

Besides, although the possibility is very low, what if those two members of the Abyss Order really do run away?

Just as Chloe was about to contact Lulum, and even took out her communication scroll, she suddenly felt as if she had stepped on something strange... Then she heard a cry of "Ouch!" which startled Chloe.

Chloe deliberately chose a secluded, densely vegetated field because she wanted to contact Lulum... but as she walked deeper into the field, she unexpectedly stepped on a strange thing that made a squeaking noise.

This startled Chloe so much that she stomped her feet a few more times... But after Chloe's stomping, the squeaking thing turned into a "screaming" thing.

And the screaming thing said while screaming:

"Who is it! Stop right now! I was just taking a nap here. If you have a problem with me, just say so! Don't step on me anymore, or I'll be disfigured!"

Before even hearing the voice, Chloe had already realized she was stepping on a huge face… Intending to stop, Chloe, after hearing what the voice said, stomped twice more… This time, Chloe even went all out with the stomping, flattening the face completely…

Now that "screaming" thing has become a "howling" thing.

What time is it? Still taking a nap? Is this how you slack off? I almost couldn't find you!

That's right, Chloe delivered those two heavy kicks, and most importantly, she recognized the person who was "barking" from the sound... it was one of the Abyss Order duo she was looking for.

It could be said that he and Chloe were very destined to meet... Just as Chloe was about to call someone to find him, he stepped on his face. How can you say that wasn't a destiny?

And looking at his face, which she had "stomped flat"... Chloe was certain that this guy and his companion were definitely the two people in the clues about Demon Queen Stella.

Now there's no need to be sure anymore; this guy's face is now "completely identical" to that flattened portrait.

It might swell up later... but what does that have to do with Chloe?

……

"So, what brings you here?"

The Abyss Cult member, whose face was covered in bandages, said to Chloe without any temper... There was nothing he could do, since Chloe's rank as a cadre was higher than his.

Chloe had personally let them experience her abyssal aura a while ago, so they would never mistake her for someone else... so how could he dare to have any complaints?

This Abyss Order member, whose face was covered in bandages, was clearly a high-ranking cadre. Judging from his abyssal aura, his hidden strength was probably at the Saint level. However, it was unknown what special method he used to conceal his strength, as even Lulum could not detect it.

Chloe guessed that it was 99% likely the power of that rune again... So this guy from the Abyss Order had actually been under close surveillance ever since Chloe and the others learned of his identity.

If Lulum hadn't been confident that she could keep anyone in the Demon King's castle from making any trouble, and if her purpose hadn't been unknown and she hadn't seemed to be working honestly, she would have been dealt with long ago.

The other lucky guy who wasn't stepped on by Chloe was clearly her subordinate. Judging from the abyssal aura, he was probably much weaker, but he seemed to be a subordinate of a "strategist"... After all, people who weren't infected to such a high degree might still be a little more clear-headed.

Although in Chloe's eyes, these two guys are like a pair of "Sleeping Dragon and Young Phoenix"... well, in a sarcastic sense, meaning that their intelligence levels are about the same.

We won't go into that further; right now, Chloe just wants to ask them for information about the "traitor to the Abyss Order."

The Demon Queen Stella said that they knew the clues... This is actually quite ambiguous, because the Demon Queen Stella did not tell Chloe whether they were really "traitors" or whether they were members of the "traitors".

If they are members of the "traitors"... they don't seem like incommunicative lunatics. Chloe might be able to take this opportunity to infiltrate the "traitors'" ranks.

That's right, Chloe also had the idea of ​​infiltrating the traitors' ranks and then joining forces with the Abyss Order to "wipe them all out"... Although this idea was a bit dangerous, Chloe still wanted to nip this budding force that was creating danger and chaos in the bud before it could grow too powerful.

However, all of this is based on the premise that these two guys are traitors...

Since Chloe has the idea of ​​infiltrating the "traitors'" ranks, what Chloe needs to do next is to find out in a more "tactful" way what the relationship is between these two guys and those "traitors".

Regardless of whether Chloe had a way to infiltrate the traitors, she planned to ask them rather tactfully first... After all, if these two guys really were "traitors," and considering that the "traitors" were called madmen by the Abyss Order, who knows what kind of chaos they might cause if they were exposed and "desperately tried to cause trouble"?

Even with Lulum around, things shouldn't get too chaotic, but we still need to assess the risks...

So Chloe spoke in a rather tactful tone to the high-ranking official whose face was covered in bandages:

"I came here specifically to ask you some questions... You know about the rumors circulating in the Order lately about a 'traitor'? I'm quite interested in that... Could you tell me about it?"

However, upon hearing Chloe's tactful question, the senior official with his bandaged face visibly froze for a moment... and then, his answer surprised Chloe:

"Traitor? What traitor? I've never heard of that..."

Chloe was stunned by the answer... because Chloe had come to ask them because she assumed they must know some clues, so in Chloe's mind they should either be members of the "traitor" faction or people who knew some clues... and their "complete ignorance" was something Chloe hadn't expected.

Could it be that Stella, the Demon Queen, tricked me? Or maybe... their acting was just too good?

If this is all acting... then maybe they really are members of the "traitor" faction.

Seeing the two people with blank stares, Chloe thought the same thing to herself.

However, Chloe quickly thought of another possibility... The news that the Abyss Order had labeled that faction as "traitors" must have only come out recently, and she was one of the first to know about it... Meanwhile, they had been staying obediently in the academy during this time, so their contact with the Abyss Order probably wasn't that timely... It's also very possible that they were unaware of this news.

Chloe also remembered that the Demon Queen Stella told her that these two people were clues... Even the "agent" didn't know what clues were.

It seems that the Demon Queen Stella combined the information she and her "agent" had with her to pinpoint these two individuals.

Simply put, these two are likely "traitors," but they are unaware that they have been labeled "traitors" by the Abyss Order.

Having considered these possibilities, Chloe rephrased her question and asked them in a different way:

"Alright, since even you guys don't know this information? Never mind, I'm just interested anyway... But, I heard that the people in the Order are investigating a group of 'traitors,' and they even asked me to investigate... Although I don't know what a 'traitor' is, you'd better tell me what your mission is here... I know you can't be specific, but you should at least give me a general direction, right? Otherwise, it'll be difficult for me..."

As Chloe spoke, she also pulled out the "mission sheet" that the "agent" had previously given her... Yes, it was genuine, and it was indeed given to Chloe by the "agent." This "mission sheet" was to prove that the mission was assigned by the leader.

Actually, it wouldn't have been of any use if it weren't brought out by an "agent," but... these two guys think that Chloe's executive rank is higher than Demon Lord Stella's, so there's an 80% chance that an executive with a higher rank than Demon Lord Stella is an "agent."

So when the two members of the Abyss Order saw the seal representing their leader on the "mission book," their knees buckled and they almost knelt down.

Then they honestly explained what they were doing in the Demon King's castle... Chloe and Stella had asked them what they were doing in the Demon King's castle before, but they had glossed over it by saying it was "organizational secret". But now, with the leader's "investigation order", in order to get rid of the suspicion of being "traitors", they "honestly" explained their mission.

It turns out their purpose in infiltrating the Demon King's castle and even the academy was to monitor the Demon King's actions and gather intelligence... Their mission was to act as "interchange operators," relaying information to members of the Abyss Order among the Demon Realm's officials... because this involved all the Demon Realm's high-ranking spies, making it an extremely confidential mission. That's why they couldn't tell Chloe and the others the details of their mission.

However, they only explained what their mission was, but they couldn't tell Chloe any details about the mission, so they asked Chloe for her understanding... Chloe understood and didn't plan to ask any more questions.

After obtaining the information she "wanted to know," Chloe showed a "satisfied" expression and then prepared to leave... However, before leaving, Chloe also mentioned to them that since they were in charge of the "intelligence network," they should help her find out more information about the "traitors," as she was very interested in this kind of information.

And as Chloe brought it up, she gave them a meaningful look...

Did Chloe believe them? Obviously not... because after hearing them say that their job was to be in charge of the "intelligence network," Chloe knew they were lying... If they really were in charge of the "intelligence network," how come they hadn't contacted anyone after being under Lulum's special surveillance for over a month?

That's right. As mentioned before, during the time these two people were under surveillance, they were working "honestly" and had not come into contact with any demon realm officials or communicated with anyone.

So they must be lying... As for why they lied... Chloe already had the answer in her heart... It was only possible that they realized they might be "traitors".

That's why Chloe left them with that unexpectedly profound remark before departing.

Chloe wanted them to know that she was very interested in "being a traitor"... to make them think about it...

Chapter 383 Will You Dare Again Next Time?

Now that it's almost certain that those two are the so-called "traitors" of the Abyss Order, Chloe will naturally consider infiltrating the "traitor group" to investigate.

At worst, she wouldn't just call someone to deal with those two guys... she should at least try to get something out of them, right?

After all, intelligence is the most important thing... Although we could consider using coercive measures, the fear is that they are just "marginal figures," and the intelligence we can get from them by coercion will be limited and might alert the enemy.

Anyway, these two people don't know they're being constantly monitored, so there's no problem with continuing to monitor them... and who knows, maybe we can even catch a "big fish"?

Or perhaps they've thought through Chloe's words and are starting to try to win her over?

In short, keeping these two alive is better than getting rid of them.

So Chloe left after hinting that they should think about it... telling them to think it over and come back to see them tomorrow.

And regardless of what these two people ultimately decide, their conversations and movements will be under constant surveillance from now on... Faced with this situation, they will surely have to contact their superiors, right?

They themselves are still unsure whether their organization has truly labeled them as "traitors," so regardless, they will contact their superiors... unless they are truly not very bright.

But if they weren't that dim-witted, they wouldn't have been sent to the Demon King's castle to carry out infiltration work, right?

Incidentally, it was Lulum who was constantly monitoring them; Chloe couldn't possibly monitor them silently.

You've probably noticed that by now, right? That's right, Chloe also told Lulum about the situation here and her thoughts.

After all, this was such an important matter, not some trivial thing like her getting lost, so she definitely had to report it to Lulum immediately.

Otherwise, if she were to "act first and inform later," Lulum would be furious again if she found out... Just thinking about an angry Lulum made Chloe tremble... Cough cough, I'm just saying that Chloe is afraid of being lectured by Lulum.

Lulum initially opposed Chloe's plan to infiltrate the Abyss Order's "traitorous group"... but Chloe eventually persuaded Lulum, who then agreed to let Chloe contact the "traitors" who could help the Abyss Order.

However, although Lulum reluctantly agreed to Chloe's adventure again, she still made a condition for Chloe: Chloe's contact with those "traitors" was limited to the vicinity of the Demon King's castle... This way, Lulum could guarantee Chloe's safety.

Chloe figured it didn't really matter where she contacted the "traitor" forces anyway. If those two Abyss Cult "traitors" really did contact their superiors and were considering recruiting her, she could simply specify a location to contact their people.

In any case, her mission with the Abyss Order was to stay within the Demon King's Castle, so she had every reason not to stray far from it.

That's why Chloe said there was no difference...

In short, all Chloe needs to do now is wait for news and then contact those two guys again tomorrow.

Let's go back and cook first...

Of course, Chloe asked Ilesia to pick her up when she went back... otherwise she might have gotten lost and not gotten home until Lulum got off work.

Besides, Chloe had taken enough food for more than a dozen people, so it wouldn't be very convenient for her to carry it all back like this.

As for why Chloe doesn't use the storage space under her skirt to put vegetables,

Stuffing so much stuff under her skirt might scare the workers here... Although Chloe doesn't care about that, it's still not a good look.

Since Ilesia has such a convenient thing as space magic, why not let her come and help? ...Hmm, and also send her back while we're at it.

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"Speaking of which, Alesia, your strength seems to have improved again recently? It's like you've been riding a rocket!"