"Because! This number just happens to be my age, so you are particularly lucky!"
"Are you over ten thousand… ten thousand years old?" I asked loudly, cradling my almost-falling chin. "Where am I? What happened to those murderers?" The lively and charming girl replied with a smile, "I've already said it, welcome to Demon Island; this is indeed Demon Island. As for those people, if you wish, I can show you a recording of the incident to spare me a lot of tedious explanations." With a crisp and sharp snap of her fingers, the air before me rippled like water, and the scene of Ax and Fang Baichuan's violent struggle materialized in the air.
"So I became that white light and arrived here?" I marveled at my surroundings, realizing that I had overlooked many details while I was tense earlier. Now, I noticed that it resembled the legendary Hawaii, with tropical plants everywhere, warm sunshine, and a beach basked in heat. Where there is a beach, there is naturally a crystal-clear sea, and I could even see beautiful, unfamiliar tropical fish swimming gracefully beneath the surface. In the distance, at the foot of a mountain, a luxurious super hotel loomed.
"Bingo! Your comprehension skills are quite good. Next, you must be wondering what Demon Island is and who I am. Allow me to introduce myself first!"
"My name is Juliere! I am your guide and assistant, and I usually reside within this Demon Book. Don't ask me how Demon Island came to be; its history is so ancient that even I am unclear. All I can tell you is that Demon Island is a world just like reality, where there is sunshine, beaches, bikinis, and of course, beautiful women. The only minor difference is that the residents here tend to have quirky temperaments; they often cook and eat newcomers. However, some of the newcomers they find appealing, they throw parties to enjoy together!"
"Cook! Cook… and eat them?" I leaped up, but Juliere's petite finger pointed, and I began to float gently into the air, unable to move an inch despite my frantic attempts to run. Recalling Juliere's ability to conjure the murder scene from thin air, I suddenly had an epiphany. I dashed forward, hugged Juliere's smooth, slender thigh, and pleaded desperately, "I get it! You're here to teach me magic, right? Please teach me these abilities; I will study them diligently and won't be lazy like I am in class!"
Initially, my thoughts were solely focused on preserving my life, but the softness I felt against my hands inadvertently led my mind astray to a rather embarrassing notion: "Yeying has a nice figure too; I wonder if her thighs feel as good as this…"
"Oh wow! You're quite lecherous! You can still think about your girlfriend's thighs at a time like this," Juliere exclaimed loudly, voicing my inner thoughts and leaving me utterly embarrassed. Most people would feel awkward when someone reads their mind, but this also gave me a clearer understanding of this world.
"A girl who can create illusions, make people float, and read minds; whether it's a region or a paradise, it certainly isn't the dull but relatively safe Earth I remember."
"Alright, let me introduce how to use the Demon Book! The Demon Book has five different models, and since I'm a seasoned guide, you've received the largest capacity one! It has a whopping sixteen thousand slots!"
"Is it possible to exchange it for a smaller version? This one is just too gigantic." Juliere immediately dismissed my suggestion, "The one that's half this size has half the capacity! The smallest one has only a thousand slots; how could you bear to refuse my kindness? Moreover, if you change the Demon Book, you'll have to change the guide too. Do you dislike me that much?" Juliere's expression shifted quickly, displaying a pitiful look as if she were about to cry.
I dared not press the matter of changing the Demon Book again, but I couldn't help but complain, "The craftsmanship of the Demon Book is so outdated! Modern electronic storage devices can increase capacity without enlarging in size."
"The Demon Book is an ancient artifact, so don't compare it to modern gadgets!" Seeing me calm down so quickly, Juliere immediately smiled sweetly and said, "Every life that enters Demon Island receives five level one ability cards. You're lucky; your order of arrival matches my age. I will reward you with two extra ability cards."
"Where are my ability cards?" Juliere shrugged gracefully and then said, "Repeat after me: Omega!"
"Omega!" I foolishly recited the ambiguous word, and suddenly my hand felt heavy as the terrifyingly large book automatically opened a page. Juliere cheerfully explained, "The first page is the Demon Assistant page, where I usually stay. When you don't need me, I will be sleeping there! The second page is the settings page for the Demon Book, where you can configure quick spells for using items and cards within the Demon Book. This way, when using treasures and cards from the Demon Book, you won't have to summon them, which is a hassle.
Apart from these two pages, the Demon Book is divided into six sections: mastered abilities, held cards, owned treasures, demon contracts, obtained titles, and led legions."
As I casually flipped to the mastered abilities section, I found three recorded abilities, but I was greatly disappointed upon examining the specifics.
- Basic Intelligence: 125 (average human IQ)
- Mental Power: 5 (undeveloped)
- Muscle Strength: 180 (weaker constitution)
"These are entirely typical attributes for an ordinary person. A person lacking intelligence and muscle should either be dead or an idiot." As Juliere explained, I easily understood how to use the Demon Book. Juliere then cheerfully said, "Now please open the held cards section. Do you see those cards?"
"I see them!"
- Demon Language (Proficient) Level 1 Ability Card: Enables mastery of the demon language without any learning.
- Record Card Level 1 Item Card: Records your battles, serving as a basis for applying for titles.
- Healing Card Level 1 Ability Card: Usable once daily, can restore you to a healthy state.
- Communication Card Level 1 Ability Card: As long as you possess the other party's communication card number, you can contact them at any time. This card number is 67007876.