Chapter 9, Set a Small Goal

After all, putting all the eggs in one basket indeed creates a sense of insecurity

I feel that Laphna is not as useful as Philphy's notebook, as it contains too little information. However, upon further reflection, Laphna certainly excels in terms of aesthetics, which is something that notebooks cannot match

He arrived during the summer, dressed in a short-sleeved shirt, three-quarter pants, and sandals. He had just fallen several times in the haunted castle, leaving behind numerous bruises and scrapes, and was covered in dust.

This seems to be another issue

This is indeed a different world, who knows if there are any strange bacteria; if one were to get infected and die, it would be too tragic. Therefore, one can only allow Lafna to apply the ointment, leaving him with bruises of various colors.

The former Demon King did not leave Pei Renli with more clues, resulting in his current situation where he is like a blind man trying to grasp an elephant, having to consider everything, which is indeed quite frustrating

Rubbing his hair, Pei Renli turned around and rummaged through the writing desk behind him, casually taking out an unused notebook from the simple bookshelf on top.

Thus, he wrote on the first page of the notebook

In short, it is to make a big news.

In order to survive, Pei Renli needs to prepare to the best of his ability, and the most direct way to do this is to enhance his combat skills

Using a feather pen for the first time was somewhat awkward, but overall, its usage is quite similar to that of a fountain pen. Pei Renli pondered for a moment and decided to set a small goal first

Beneath each submenu lies a long list of seemingly impressive items, but they are currently displayed in gray, likely indicating that they require reputation points for exchange. Since Pei Renli's reputation is 0, all of them appear in gray.

Upon hearing Pei Renli's words, Lafu Na rose from her half-kneeling position and took the gauze again to apply medicine to Pei Renli.

Pei Renli can only be considered fortunate to have survived this time, with no guarantee that he will be lucky again next time

A reputation option has appeared in the Demon King system. How can reputation be obtained

Pei Renli, who remained seated, sighed. Although there were many questions, none were urgent; the real threat still lay in the Demon King Arena

However, now there is an additional option below the name and level

Rafna shook her head repeatedly, leaving Pei Renli feeling utterly astonished

Ravina only knows this one explanation, and cannot ask anything more useful about this matter.

The host of the Demon King Arena has also mentioned similar words, stating the competition for the title and status of the strongest Demon King.

Regarding the Demon King System, the interface displayed the words 'Initialization Complete, All Functions Unlocked.' After a few seconds, the text faded away, leaving on the left side the name and level, while on the right side was a large hourglass that was resetting the timer.

There are indeed some weapons; if you need them, I can fetch them right now

Shouldn't there be only one Demon King? What is the Demon King Arena all about?

The text message notification that was heard earlier was actually a level completion prompt sent by the Demon King system. Compared to those unfortunate souls, Pei Renli can indeed be considered to have experienced a rebound from the depths of bad luck

I apologize, Your Majesty the Demon King, please forgive me

Speaking of which, the viruses that Pei Renli has encountered during vaccine resistance are quite formidable, and it seems they could potentially deliver a dimensional blow to the medical system here

However, there is a small detail: not long ago, she included a piece of dry bread in the breakfast she prepared for Pei Renli.

Pei Renli was still digesting this statement, but upon hearing the latter part, he felt somewhat reassured, as at least there would not be a situation involving a chaotic battle with other demon lords

The evaluation of Pei Renli in the Demon King system is level 5. Considering that this is a world where magic exists, a completely ordinary person is also at level 5, which is practically no different from being a low-level fighter.

There is no need to be so tense, just be gentle, a little lighter will suffice

As for the Demon King Arena... the former Demon King did not say much to his subordinates, only mentioning that the Demon King Arena is a realm that only Demon Kings can enter, where Demon Kings from different planes engage in combat.

In the haunted castle, he nearly became a literal scoundrel and almost had his eyes opened wide in a physical sense by a ghost. The experience was terrifying, yet he emerged unscathed and returned intact

Is there magic in this world

Nothing at all, does the former Demon King refer to leaving behind an empty shell

Apart from this, there have been no other changes to the Demon King system

In summary, let's find a way to survive first

However, speaking of which, where should one actually look for information

So can you do it? Could you teach me?

Are there any weapons

As you said, magic exists in our world

Upon seeing this, Lavna immediately ordered the magical creatures resembling toy pandas, known as Puni, to go out and search for herbs. Lavna then personally used a tool similar to a garlic masher to grind the herbs into a paste, and subsequently used gauze to apply it to Pei Renli's wounds

The ranking section cannot be clicked on; it is merely displayed, just like the name and level.

Seeing Pei Renli nod, Rafna tidied up the ointment and bandages, respectfully backing out of the room and gently closing the door.

He is not only unaware of the intelligence of the world he inhabits, but he is also completely ignorant of the intelligence of the dimension he is in

After Lafna finished applying the medicine, Pei Renli asked

Typically, there is little communication among the demon lords, at most competing for rankings in the arena.

To be reasonable, Pei Renli initially refused this herbal remedy that offered no guarantees whatsoever. However, after applying it to the wound, he indeed felt a significant relief from the pain. Moreover, he had not brought any band-aids or similar items.

First, it is intelligence

The two characters for "reputation" resemble a button that can be clicked; with a mere touch of the finger in mid-air, two submenus immediately pop up, labeled respectively as "Abilities" and "Items"

Currently unable to obtain an answer, Pei Renli can only set this aside for now and ask about other matters

He tapped his temple and temporarily set aside the issue of the Demon King system, saying:

Philippe said that there are only two ways to escape from the haunted castle: one is for a certain number of people to reach the summit, and the other is for the remaining participants to drop to a predetermined number

This made Pei Renli feel that it was quite similar to mobile games

In other words, the bread was likely purchased by Lafna from a nearby town. Since there is a town, it implies the presence of locals, and perhaps one could wander around there to gather more information

The Demon King system is always perceived as something undesirable, as it poses a tangible threat to life. Although there is currently no evidence other than the Demon King Arena, excessive reliance on it is certainly not a good thing

The general idea of the first step is clear, but in the current state of complete uncertainty, I can only consider this point.

Rafna does not know much, and she has basically already told Pei Renli everything.

The world you inhabit is called the Multiverse, a realm composed of countless planes. In this plane, you are indeed the one true Demon King, but in other planes, there exist other Demon Kings as well. However, Demon Kings are unable to travel to other planes.

However, Pei Renli felt that he had indeed hit rock bottom and was now rebounding.

This is not a trivial matter; the currently known fastest way to enhance combat power is through the Demon King system, using reputation for exchange

If other issues can only be considered as doubts, then the Demon King Arena is akin to the sword of Damocles hanging over one's head

But why? Is there any benefit? Who created the Demon King Arena and the Demon King System? Can I choose not to participate?

I am deeply sorry, Your Majesty the Demon King. I was created by the former Demon King, and my abilities are utilized instinctively, making it impossible for me to teach others.

Did the former Demon King leave behind any books on magic? Or any useful treasures? None of that either

The more your name or deeds are known and widely circulated, the greater the prestige you will attain

The ranking should merely serve as an indication of your current tier, whereas the reputation option features a mechanism similar to redemption, making reputation feel like a currency within the demon king system

It seems that the latter possibility is higher. From the moment Pei Renli entered the haunted castle until he exited, it was less than 10 minutes in total, which is not a long time. Compared to believing that the number of people who have 'crossed the finish line' is sufficient, it feels more likely that the number of people who have been eliminated is sufficient.

Hiss ... ... ! ''

This is not important, let's get back to the main point

This entire string of questions remains unanswered; Lavna only knows what the former Demon King told her, and naturally, she is unaware of the parts that were not mentioned

However, gaining prestige requires making a significant news event; he must know where to create it and how to do so

Even if the bread is made in the kitchen, the source of the flour cannot solely rely on oneself. Pei Renli, after taking a stroll outside, did not see any farmland or similar things.

The large hourglass has now begun to count down again, but it is unknown when the next entry into the Demon King Arena will be

When experiencing misfortune, some people believe in the metaphysical concept of the law of conservation of luck, which posits that when luck is good, there must also be bad luck, and vice versa

However, since it is referred to as metaphysics, it actually holds little credibility. After all, luck is something that cannot be seen or touched. Besides believing in metaphysics, there is no other way to comfort oneself

Furthermore, he needs to find a practical way to survive

The most frustrating aspect of the Demon King system is that there is no manual at all, and Pei Renli feels as if he has completely skipped the beginner's tutorial

Inquire whether the former Demon King Lavna left behind anything useful or any magical matters. Considering this aspect, the fact that the former Demon King left nothing behind indeed evokes a sense of disbelief.

With the presence of the Demon King, it is undoubtedly the ultimate villain boss. If Pei Renli acts recklessly, he might end up being chased and beaten by the local natives, which could be even more dangerous than the Demon King's arena.

He intends to record all the information he obtains in a notebook, so that in case he encounters obstacles halfway through his entrepreneurial journey, the next formidable opponent will not be as lost as he was.

Reputation: 0

It is precisely because of the imminent survival issues that Pei Renli feels the need for a plan

Only after resolving the issue of survival could Pei Renli have the opportunity to ponder other matters, such as why he had crossed over, who was behind the Demon King system, and other questions that currently had no answers

He randomly opened the ink bottle and dipped the quill pen into it