Adventurers of different tiers received varying treatments. The higher their rank, the more factions favored them—and the more famous they became among common folk.

Hearing this, our unconventional Great Demon King summed it up: the adventurer identity not only covered up murders and arson for tips but also boosted fame fast.

When Ink Ash the adventurer became a household name, he’d secretly stage his assassination by the Demon King… Hated by the world? Pointed at by thousands? Exactly what he wanted!

Ahahaha! Such a brilliant plan—killing multiple birds with one stone! How clever I am!

Curiously watching her master’s unpredictable antics, Lily asked cutely, “Hey hey, Master, what are you grinning at like a fool?”

“Idiot, how should I put it!” Ink Ash’s face turned cold as he pretended to strike.

Lily quickly covered her head, afraid of getting hit, and muttered, “Mmm… but your grin just now looked so punchable… I’m just telling the truth. No hitting!”

Just as Ink Ash wanted to teach his increasingly disobedient disciple some respect, the tower-like Sally suddenly stopped ahead.

“This is it. I’ll report my mission later—won’t accompany you!”

“I’ve said all I needed. If you still plan to register, go to the first-floor counter in the hall. Specialists will test your strength after.”

Without waiting for their reply, Sally walked in first.

Watching her sturdy figure vanish, Lily hesitantly asked, “Master… are we really becoming… adventurers?”

“What, scared?”

Shaking her head, Lily—still in her youthful prime—worriedly mumbled, “No… it’s just… will I end up like Sister Sally?”

“Nonsense! Even if you doubt yourself, don’t you trust your master who believes in you?” Smiling, Ink Ash stroked her golden hair confidently. *My good disciple, aren’t you moved to tears?*

Lily shook her head uncooperatively. “I don’t believe it!”

*Thud!*

With hands behind her back, Lily’s lively eyes sparkled mischievously. “Hehe, Master’s so gullible sometimes… Big dummy, always calling Lily dumb!”

“Tch, brat—you think I didn’t know? I was pretending!” Dusting his pants, the shameless Ink Ash said pretentiously, as if he’d planned it all.

Leaning closer, her heart fluttering with touched emotions, Lily asked, “Really?”

“Of course—I’ve got you now!” Grabbing her small hand, Ink Ash grinned evilly.

“Eh… Master, you’re cheating! That’s not allowed!”

“I’m your master. Rules are mine to set, Lily. Learn flexibility.”

“For now? Obediently accept your punishment, ahahaha…”

“Halt, you lecher! Release that innocent maiden!” Just as master and disciple bonded amiably, a random onlooker finally drew his sword and roared.