Chapter 3, Repeated Traversal

The King of Monsters, a being feared by mortals, is both a destroyer of the present and a harbinger of change

This is not important; what matters is that I was unable to inquire about the way home, nor was I able to ask why I crossed over

I do not know, before the previous Demon King disappeared, he created me. My sole and eternal mission is to offer my loyalty to you, the new Demon King.

There should be a lot of text below, but it is all unclear, as if obscured by something with very low transparency

Rafna maintained a half-kneeling posture while Pei Renli sat on the chair that matched the writing desk, struggling with chicken breast and hard, dry bread. It was not merely loyalty; it was almost reverence, likely akin to the attitude one would adopt when praying to the gods.

She pointed to the crystal ball behind Pei Renli

... ...

What is this situation! Has the plum blossom bloomed several times already?

After experiencing the bewilderment of a sudden transition, Pei Renli surprisingly began to adapt to the inexplicable change of location, remaining relatively calm and demonstrating a strong capacity for acceptance

On his left side was a wall, resembling a low wall that separated the stands, thus making it impossible to see what was on the left side

Cough cough

What is going on?

On the right side, he saw a creature sitting closely beside him, one that could never possibly exist in reality on Earth

Your arrival signifies your coronation; you are the new Demon King

Upon seeing the creature known as Puni and hearing the word "magic," Pei Renli once again confirmed the fact that he had indeed traversed to another world

It stands at the height of a human calf, with short limbs that resemble a panda but more closely resemble a plush toy, and it walks upright, making the same sound that was just heard with each step.

Putting the crystal ball back on the soft mat, Pei Renli had no choice but to ask

Please do not lose heart, all ordinary people are ranked between levels 1 and 10. If you are willing, you will still become stronger in the future

In this place, it is certainly not possible to order takeout as usual, but it is not that there is no food to eat

Compared to many time travelers who have had miserable experiences, Pei Renli feels that he is on an invincible path, characterized by an impressive display of sparks and lightning.

-- - ーー -- - ーー

The sudden turn of events obstructed the view, and Pei Renli was quite flustered, standing up abruptly and feeling somewhat at a loss.

Then what, can you take me back and bring in another person

"Is it because I appeared when the prophecy was spoken that I am the Demon King? Then, apart from you, do I have any subordinates or the like?"

Pei Renli's questions have become so numerous that he can hardly keep up. While playing on his phone, he suddenly finds himself transported to another world. Just as he was chatting, he suddenly fainted, and now he is faced with another wave of flashbangs blinding him.

The `Demon King System' that originally obstructed most of my view has disappeared, and what lies before me is not the luxurious room where Laphna was, but rather a vast and open space resembling an outdoor area

The dry bread nearly got stuck in his throat, and it took Pei Renli quite a while to recover, his face displaying a look of confusion as he said

Of course, as long as you are willing, there is no lack of freedom; your existence already holds great significance

The only thing to be grateful for is that this time he did not lose consciousness; amidst the constantly flickering light, all he could do was close his eyes

What is the large hourglass on the right

There are quite a few titles, but in short, it is simply the main villain boss

Wasn't it you who asked me to travel through time?

"Before the former Demon King went missing, he left a prophecy that the new Demon King would arrive on a stormy night. We have waited for twenty years, and we have finally awaited your arrival"

That is ... ...

After a moment, approximately a few seconds later, a slight feeling of dizziness reemerged, and the brightness of the light that flashed in front of him gradually diminished.

If possible, he really wants to ask in person, brother, did you send the wrong emoji

Please do not panic, the former Demon King has mentioned such a situation; what you are seeing is the Demon King system

It feels as if I have been evaluated as a fifth-rate warrior

Regarding this word, Lafna seems a bit confused, appearing genuinely unclear

Indeed, it was hasty before

Before running to the restroom to play on my phone, I hadn't eaten. After the time travel, I remained unconscious from midnight until the morning. Initially, I was too confused to realize this, but once I relaxed a bit, the unavoidable physiological need became a pressing necessity

Soon, the door creaked open slightly, and Pei Renli saw a peculiar creature poking its head into the room

However, upon reconsideration, the situation does not seem too dire

Please allow me to introduce to you that you should see a level written under your name. This is a standard by which we measure strength in our world. May I ask what the number above signifies

Of course

Pei Renli was also a member sitting in the stands. He tried to stand up, but at that moment it felt as if he were being firmly pressed in place by an invisible force, unable to move an inch no matter how hard he tried.

As the saying goes, food is the heaven for the people, and Pei Renli strongly agrees with this, as he is indeed hungry

However, in terms of treatment, it seems quite good

Although his view was obstructed, his ears were not affected. Pei Renli heard Lafna continue speaking

Tentatively opening his eyes and taking a glance, Pei Renli couldn't help but murmur

At first glance, it may not seem so, but upon closer inspection, one will realize that this object is not a crystal ball at all; it is merely a glass ball, indistinguishable from the marbles played with in childhood, and one can even see the bubbles left over from the manufacturing process

Rafna enthusiastically introduced saying

Rafna had not finished speaking when Pei Renli saw the hourglass turn over and start timing again. Suddenly, a burst of light exploded before his eyes, completely enveloping his vision, and Rafna's voice quickly faded away, becoming inaudible in an instant

You have emerged from that crystal ball

What is the situation, is it still system flow

Although his vision was still obscured by the so-called Demon King system interface, hearing Lavna, who had always been respectful and showed no hostility, say this somewhat calmed Pei Renli down. He steadied himself and asked:

He might be inside an open-air structure resembling a gigantic stadium, where a glance reveals the tiered stands filled with a dense crowd, a vast sea of black, with hardly any visible empty seats

What did you say earlier? I was a bit dizzy and didn't hear clearly

Your question cannot be answered at this time

Including myself, what you see now is all the personnel left to Your Majesty by the former Demon King

Rafna did not provide an explanation, but instead continued speaking to herself.

Pei Renli still does not understand how important existence is as meaning for Lafna; he only feels perplexed.

Pei Renli immediately had the thought of wanting to grab a bucket and run away, but he did not know how to get home

They are called Puni, a type of magical creature that excels at doing chores, and they are responsible for your daily needs and well-being

What on earth is happening? Why did I suddenly appear here? Is it still possible to go back?

So, does that mean the Demon King really intends to destroy the world after all

Unlike the previous instance of dizziness and fainting when everything went black, this time it felt as though most of my field of vision was obscured by a black curtain, as if a piece of black tape had been placed directly in front of me, yet I could still perceive some things from the peripheral light at the edges.

You come from beyond the realm, and I am completely unaware of what that place is; I only know that you will surely arrive

The freshly caught wild chicken is slowly roasted until it sizzles and releases oil, seasoned simply with coarse salt. It resembles some kind of wild vegetable, boiled in plain water, accompanied by a piece of hard, dry bread. Everything is served on a wooden platter. This is Pei Renli's first meal in the other world, which is indeed quite rustic

Where did the former Demon King go

A series of three consecutive questions caused Lavna, who was originally as still as a statue, to lower her head even further

On the left side is the name and rank of Pei Renli, while the right side is predominantly occupied by an hourglass that is continuously losing sand, or rather, a pattern in the shape of an hourglass

5

Pei Renli initially thought it was just a decorative item. Upon hearing this, he took a bite of his bread and picked up the crystal ball to examine it from top to bottom

As soon as the four words filled with doubt were spoken, Pei Renli felt a darkness enveloping him

On the left side, there is a simple vertical inscription that reads 'Pei Renli' Level: 5

Am I crossing over again...

"Demon King? May I ask, what is that?"

Demon King System

What kind of invincible flow is this? It turns out that the so-called demon king is not much different from a lone commander.

Similar creatures appeared one after another from behind the door, ultimately ten unknown beings imitating Lafna knelt before Pei Renli, all bowing their heads

The only troublesome aspect is the cutlery, which consists of a knife and fork. Pei Renli finds it uncomfortable to use them no matter how he tries, so it is better to just use his hands to grab.

I am very sorry, Your Majesty the Demon King. I do not know how to fulfill your request. The previous Demon King did not inform me how to send you back, and the moment you agreed, you became the new Demon King. The reason you were unconscious before was due to the initialization of the Demon King system

Since he could not stand up, he had no choice but to move his head left and right to observe the surroundings

Although I do not understand what her attitude is about, it seems that at least she does not harbor any hostility towards herself. Pei Renli still has a lot of questions, and perhaps this is a good opportunity to ask.

It is no wonder that Pei Renli would exclaim whether he has traversed time again

Crossing over

Who knows whether the creature in front of me, which is difficult to define as human, has any credibility; I can only listen to it for the time being

Moreover, Pei Renli could see that the hourglass was about to run out of sand, and just as he voiced his question, the last grain of sand fell.

Immediately, he saw a row of white characters and patterns emerging on the 'black curtain' that obstructed his view

The sky displayed a strange deep purple hue, with countless clusters of stars twinkling above. When his gaze was drawn upward, the magnificent Milky Way seemed within reach, as if it were riding on his face.

Rafina was completely unconcerned, as if she had sensed Pei Renli's emotions, and kindly comforted him by saying

Pei Renli has heard of this thing called prophecy; in fact, it is merely the Barnum effect, simply a way to deceive people

Rafna clapped her hands, and soon a series of hurried footsteps sounded outside, resembling the noise made by sneakers designed to make sounds while walking.