Bride of the Great Demon King

"Great help? This doesn't seem to be in line with the principles of hell businessmen?" The tall and thin man looked suspicious.

"Then how about using you as a bargain?" Fernando lifted the other's chin kindly, "Naga beauty, I believe that your body will definitely give me good enjoyment?"

"Yes. I accept any exchange, as long as you can complete what you promised."

……

The temperature in the hall is a bit high.

The heat from the depths of the ground was continuously released from the golden shrine, and the high temperature even changed the color of the surrounding ground.Oddly enough, the temperature of the shrine itself is not too high.Gold and rose colors showing different temperatures are constantly changing on the intricately carved surface, indicating that there are two different forces of cold and hot confronting it, as if the inside of the shrine is wrapped in a piece of ice that will not melt for a thousand years.

A servant who looked younger than the others was standing barefoot beside the shrine, seemingly oblivious to the extremely high temperature of the ground.If you look closely, you can find a layer of blue scales attached to the soles of the servant's feet.The scales are slightly opened, so that the soles of his feet do not directly touch the ground.

"Are you sure this temperature is suitable for him?" The businessman walked closer with a green hair that seemed to never be combed properly, and his palm stopped just before touching the surface of the shrine, stroking the pattern on the shrine from the air.

The servant cast a cold glance at the businessman who seemed to be wandering around with nothing to do, and seemed not interested in answering the question.

"Okay! You're better at this than I am. By the way, I brought fresh red snake fruit." The businessman shook his index finger like a magic trick, and a pricked small bag was circling in the direction of the shaking finger.

The servant looked around vigilantly, and eagerly spread his palms after confirming that there was no one around.

"One piece at a time, please use it carefully." The merchant did not forget to add an introduction when putting down the goods in his hand.

"I know." The servant put away the bag carefully, and couldn't help showing joy on his face, "Great! There are only three pieces left from the last order. I'm worried..."

"What are you worried about? My little Nari, do you think I'll just take the deposit and leave?" The businessman jokingly lifted the servant's chin, and immediately greeted him with big eyes. "How could I give up the promise of the famous beauty Naga in the snake clan? Besides, who else can you buy such a high-quality snake fruit from besides me?"

As if being poked at the sore spot, the servant named Nari immediately shook his hand angrily and tried to slap the merchant's "devil's claws", but unfortunately, the other party quickly avoided it one step ahead.

"What do you want to do to Master Naga?" The servant almost gnashed his teeth and asked this sentence.If eyes could kill, the businessman would have been hacked to pieces by him.

"Hehe, this is a transaction between me and him. Although you were chosen by him as the handover person, it seems that you have no position to know the details of the transaction, right?" The businessman smiled innocently, "Don't worry, I have always treated beautiful women The most gentle."

"..." Knowing that his words are definitely not the match of the merchant, the servant bit his lower lip and asked in a low voice, "How long will it be? How long will it take to complete all the transactions? Lord Naga, he, every day..."

"If you feel sorry for him, you can take his job! Oh—" Fernando deliberately showed a dazed look, "You can't! Because the hatred on your face can betray you in a second! Look at your expression now, after all Is it too young, the snake catcher probably only needs to move a little finger to crush you to death? No wonder Naga told me that he is not required to do it, but only he is the one who can endure the most."

The servant gasped and couldn't utter any words of refutation.

"So you can only watch silently, watching your dear Lord Naga prostrate at the feet of the snake catcher, enduring inhuman torture day and night! What qualifications do you have to discuss the details of the transaction with me?" A cold light flashed in Fernando's eyes.

"I……"

"Okay." The businessman regained his harmless expression, as if the aggressive one just now wasn't him at all, "I also want to complete the transaction as soon as possible, but my child still needs a little time to hatch."

Nari bit his lower lip to remind: "The snake catcher may have to do something in the near future."

"That's better. It's better for us to muddy the water. Take care of him, and I'll take care of other things." Fernando pointed in the direction of the shrine. Let's solve it, little Nari."

The servant snorted coldly and turned his head: "I don't need you to tell me."

"Hehe, it's good to know. Now, let's welcome the lovely angel!"

"Angel?" The servant paused to feel the breath of the approaching person, "You mean the owner of the castle?"

"Don't you think his hair is closer to that of an angel? As long as it is matched with a little sunshine, golden hair, a pure and flawless boy, it is really the best gift to God! Hehe..."

"Only you would use such a disgusting adjective to describe a demon." The servant said disdainfully.

"A demon?" The businessman narrowed his eyes thoughtfully, "Maybe in the future, now... Oh! Dear Lord Bailie, what a coincidence, I thought of you just now! Look at my memory, after sorting it out I kept forgetting to send it to you after the product catalogue!"

The blond boy looked at the businessman suspiciously. The latter rubbed his hands together and didn't seem to want to take out the catalog he said, as if he just wanted to strike up a conversation. "Give it to me at dinner later!" Bairiel glanced at the golden shrine next to the merchant, "Are you..."

"Appreciate the most precious poisonous snake in hell! What beautiful scales, what an elegant figure, and what a charming color, you should take this opportunity to feast your eyes on it!"

"I am not interested."

"How come? Knowledge of snakes is essential in hell. They are one of the oldest and most powerful species in hell, and it is said that they were created by the devil of death himself!"

The blond boy stopped in his tracks, as if suddenly interested, he looked through the gap in the shrine for a while and asked, "What is it doing? Does it need the heat from the ground to maintain its body temperature?"

"Like their relatives on the ground, snakes in hell often hibernate. The difference is that they can also use hibernation to repair trauma to the body, or simply pass the time. But no matter what kind of snake For humans, being forcibly interrupted from hibernation is a very cruel thing. I am afraid that our charming little baby was also forcibly taken out of the nest and woke up when it should not be woken up."

The businessman's explanation obviously aroused Bailie's curiosity. The boy turned his head to look carefully at the emerald poisonous snake in the shrine. It seemed to be more sluggish than the day it just arrived. "Then what will happen to it?"

"Death." The businessman smiled cruelly, "There is no doubt that if emergency treatment is not done in time, the snake whose dormancy is interrupted may die immediately. In time, he used special magic to maintain his vitality. , the longer the delay, the greater the damage to the body, and he will eventually die slowly. Therefore, we should cherish the opportunity to see him now, shouldn't we?"

"..." Although he didn't have a good impression of the poisonous snake in the shrine, Bailiel couldn't understand the intention of the snake catcher to capture it by force. "Is there no way?"

"First of all, we must overcome the problem of not being able to replenish energy. Although the snakes whose dormancy has been interrupted still retain their appetite, their bodies cannot bear the food at all. Only red snake fruits, which are very rare in hell, can be digested by them, and the more precious they are The higher the quality of red snakes, the more poisonous snakes are required."

"Is that what you sold to the snake catcher?"

"That's right. Of course, Red Delicious can only prolong his life. He also needs a steady stream of heat to maintain his body's temperature, and natural heat sources are often more effective than magic heat sources."

"Hmm..." The young man nodded, understanding why the snake catcher wanted to attract geothermal heat.

"But all of this can only serve as a delay. What can really save him is the deeper, source power...the power that I can't give." The self-mockery on the businessman's face disappeared in a flash, and his voice recovered immediately In addition to the previous excitement, "In addition to the habit of hibernating, snakes actually have another special habit - shedding their skin."

"molt?"

"The growth or advancement of snakes often has to be achieved through moulting. Shedding old scales can allow their bodies to hold more strength and even heal all injuries. During the moulting period, their tempers will become extremely violent, Appetite decreased, but desire on the other hand increased sharply. They must rely on a large amount of water to keep the body surface moist, and at the same time, they no longer move around, accumulating strength to survive this extremely dangerous stage."

"You said this stage is dangerous?" The blond boy's heart moved, as if he had caught some clue.

"Yes. Like all hell creatures, the growth of power is always accompanied by danger. During the moulting period, the power of snakes will drop to the limit, and they will temporarily lose their judgment and defense. It can be extremely dangerous. They must store a lot of energy to survive the pain of molting, and if they fail halfway due to lack of strength, the result is often fatal."

"Then..." Bairiel held his increasingly rapid breath, "Is there any sign of the snake shedding its skin? Some special performance?"

"Of course." The businessman nodded with a smile. "A few days before moulting, their eyes will gradually be covered with a layer of milky white. Yes, blindfolding is a sign of the final dangerous moment."

"!" The blond boy couldn't help but widen his eyes.

"Your Excellency." The snake catcher's personal servant suddenly appeared at the entrance of the hall. Although his face was expressionless, his tone was unquestionable. "The master invites you to have afternoon tea. Now, please follow me."