The Level One Space Card boasts sixteen storage compartments, each measuring one cubic meter, with the stipulation that no more than one type of item can occupy a single compartment. It is weightless. "Each card comes with two options—usage and closure—none of which are single-use cards. However, once a disposable card is used, it disappears! Regardless of the type of card, they can only exert their power when placed within the Demon Book!" "Demon language? Could it be…?"
"Mastering the demon language is one of the essential skills for survival on Demon Island. As the common tongue here, the demon language is quite fascinating and serves as the requisite language for most spells. You may now select your rewards from my palm," said Julianna, spreading out a fan of cards that resembled almost half a deck of playing cards. I glanced at them and felt overwhelmed, unsure of which two cards would prove more beneficial to me. "It seems that the higher the card's level, the more valuable it is. I should begin with the advanced cards!"
"Level Three, Level Four… Wait, there's even a Level Seven card! I'll choose this one, and…" The Level One cards are green, the Level Two cards are yellow, and the Level Three cards are white. Julianna mostly held cards of these three levels, with only two blue Level Four cards and one red Level Seven card. Upon acquiring the Level Seven card, I took one look at it and exclaimed in despair, my mood rapidly sinking.
The Beauty Summoning Card, Level Seven, allows the summoning of any beautiful woman from reality to serve you for twenty-four hours. It can be used twice a week, after which the summoned individual will have their memory erased and be returned to the real world. "Isn't this the infamous lecher card? What I need is something that can protect me on this perilous Demon Island; what use is this?" Julianna seemed to anticipate my thoughts as she shook her slender finger, saying, "Once chosen, cards cannot be exchanged. However, as I suspected, you are indeed a little lecher, disregarding the two ability cards I specially prepared for you!"
Feeling a bit wronged, I protested, "I'm only a freshman and have never had a girlfriend! Being called a lecher by you feels rather unjust." I truly did not want such a useless card. After scrutinizing the other cards in Julianna's hands, I discovered that the two blue cards were indeed remarkable.
The Tenfold Strength Card, Level Four, grants the user an immediate tenfold increase in strength. The Hulk Card, also Level Four, allows the user to transform once daily for two hours, becoming a legendary, fearsome gorilla of immense destructive power. "You have one last chance! Choose between the Tenfold Strength Card and the Hulk Card, but think carefully!" Julianna urged me repeatedly, yet I instinctively chose the Tenfold Strength Card—after all, who would want to become a gorilla? Becoming a Super Saiyan would be preferable.
Upon witnessing my choice, Julianna shouted in frustration, "Are you a fool? You're wasting my kind intentions! I was looking forward to seeing you transform into a gorilla!"
After placing the Tenfold Strength Card into the Demon Book, I opted to use it. I clenched my fists tightly, hearing my knuckles crack—a sign that my strength had reached a certain level. Then, with a forceful punch, the air before me exploded with a loud bang, sending a gust of wind blowing several feet away, exceeding my expectations. "Indeed, my strength has surged tenfold!" This delightful surprise temporarily made me overlook Julianna's slip regarding the title of 'Demon Miss'.
"Now, I can easily take down a dozen or so local thugs who extort students near my school. Once I return to the real world, I will hunt down those who stole my breakfast money and give them a beating!"
"Every newcomer, after familiarizing themselves with the Demon Book, must head to the gathering point. If you're ready, you should set off immediately! I almost forgot to mention—if you don't make it to the newcomer gathering point before dark, many flesh-eating monsters will emerge after nightfall, and it will be very dangerous!"
"What kind of monsters are there?" Julianna chuckled and snapped her fingers, conjuring an illusion atop her slender fingers. A middle-aged man, dressed in very tasteful attire and carrying two large suitcases, was seen walking alone on the island at night while holding a submachine gun. Suddenly, a white silhouette plummeted from the sky. The figure, slender and seemingly a winged beauty, startled the man, who raised his submachine gun and began shooting wildly, the sound of shell casings hitting the ground echoing urgently. The winged beauty, undeterred by the hail of bullets, lunged toward the man, and a piercing scream followed.
As the beautiful creature slowly turned her head, her stunning features were evident; however, when she smiled, her mouth stretched unnaturally wide, revealing sharp teeth that gleamed menacingly in the darkness. The middle-aged man's body collapsed limply, and the gruesome sight of his death made me immediately value my life far more.
"Where is the gathering point? I'll head there right away!" Julianna smiled sweetly, pointing toward the distance, "The hotel you see over there is the gathering place for newcomers to Demon Island. And let me tell you, they offer plenty of free services!" Without a second thought, I took off running; that hotel appeared quite far, and I wasn't sure if I could reach it before night fell. My life was at stake, so I had to hurry.
Julianna called out encouragement from behind, but soon her voice faded from my hearing. Among my peers, my physical fitness was quite commendable. After all, I wasn't overweight and could run several dozen steps without gasping for breath. However, even in peak condition, I could only run about two or three kilometers before exhaustion set in. Luckily, with the Tenfold Strength Card from Julianna, I felt no fatigue as I sprinted.
After climbing a low hill, I left the beach behind and could see the hotel's opulent facade glimmering in the sunlight. I was certain that, even compared to Dubai's famed seven-star hotel, the Burj Al Arab, this hotel exuded unparalleled luxury.