Chapter 464: Chapter 249: Within the Demon Realm, All Belongs to the Territory of the Demon Clan_2
This is also one of the reasons why Shami chose this place.
5-star land!
Though it’s still unclear what the term "malleable" means specifically.
But Shami has already made up his mind.
The Heart of the Demon King’s Castle and the Demon Realm will be established right here.
"Alright, everyone, it’s time to make history for the demon race. I’m going to place the Demon King Castle here."
Shami exclaimed in awe and turned around to assign tasks to the monsters.
"Jelly, take the slimes and handle any small beasts nearby that pose a threat."
"Pink NiuNiu, lead the Minotaur Tribe to guard the edge of the plain, and don’t let any unrelated people break in."
"Bone Frame, go to the lakeside and water the Wisteria Tree Spirit. It looks like it’s dying; don’t let it die."
The monsters assigned tasks scattered and ran off.
Shami began his work, taking out the Heart of the Demon King’s Castle from the Demon King Ring—the Demon King Castle, which looked like a small model, floated in his hand.
Shami reached the center of the plain, transformed into the Demon King Form, and immediately, the entire plain was surrounded by dense Demonic Qi, with wisps of purple Demonic Qi floating in mid-air like fog.
Shami placed the Demon King Castle onto the ground.
[Heart of the Demon King’s Castle]
[Select an open area to place the Heart of the Demon King’s Castle, establishing the core base for the Demon King, allowing other monsters to reside, while forming the surrounding Demon Realm territory. (Once rooted, the Heart of the Demon King’s Castle is difficult to move again, so please choose the location carefully)]
[Compatibility of the Heart of the Demon King’s Castle with the land: 99%]
[Confirm placement of the Demon King Castle here?]
Shami responded using Magic Power.
"Confirm."
As soon as the words were spoken, the entire sky visibly fell into darkness, as if doomsday had arrived when Shami looked around.
If this commotion wasn’t caused by him, Shami himself would have panicked.
The land where the Heart of the Demon King’s Castle was placed was enveloped in tornado-like Demonic Qi, and its shadow was no longer visible. The entire plain shook as though experiencing a small earthquake, lasting for quite some time.
When the sky gradually cleared, a towering castle appeared in front of Shami, with the castle gate slowly opening toward him.
[Name: Demon King Castle]
[Level: 1]
[HP: 1000 (similar to a normal castle)]
[Special Abilities: None]
Shami looked at the castle that was identical to the Heart of the Demon King’s Castle, his eyes widened in disbelief, frozen in place.
In the past life, toiled for so long for a 100-square-meter house (not counting shared spaces, after calculation, only 75 were left, sigh) until he collapsed and couldn’t move in because it stalled, he now truly owned a castle of his own today.
"Actually, being a Demon King isn’t bad..."
Unlike the initial primitive Demon King Castle, during the days at Saint Karno City, Shami constantly learned architectural knowledge, exchanging insights with the master architect Rooney, and already perfected the interior of the Demon King Castle to about 80%. The functions a real castle should have were implemented one by one.
The remaining 20% was reserved for future repairs based on actual needs.
Shami took a deep breath and excitedly ran inside the castle.
——
Shami was excited throughout the day and night, only realizing the next day that he had lost control yesterday.
As a leader, emotional turmoil isn’t trustworthy.
Shami woke from his room, stretched lazily, and calmed his mind.
The Demon King Castle was there, and the interior was well-completed, but now it’s still a bare situation.
"If furnishing the entire Demon King Castle fully, it certainly wouldn’t be a small amount."
After Shami calculated the expenses, he frowned.
Since it’s a castle, the furniture and decor shouldn’t lower its class, and there need to be some collectible and visually-appreciable artworks for decoration.
From personal room furniture to hall decor, and then the drapes for the floor-to-ceiling windows, the estimated renovation cost exceeds Shami’s budget significantly.
Shami somewhat understood why previous Demon Kings invaded the Royal Palace immediately after establishing their Demon King Castles, pillaging it and smoothly snagging a princess.
Turns out stealing a princess was a ruse; snatching furniture is the real deal!
Shami pondered this, hearing a lot of noise outside, realizing he had been so engrossed with the Demon King Castle that he forgot there was a group of monsters outside.
When Shami arrived outside the Demon King Castle, the monsters were all observing it, with the naturally emanating Demonic Qi from the castle resembling the Spring of Life, bringing a sense of reassurance to those drawing near.
"Wait, you two, no looking this way without paying 10 Silver Coins or one brand new pair of stockings. To gain viewing rights of the Demon King Castle, you need to pay me. It’s 10 Silver Coins a day, and an annual membership is only one Gold Coin."
Beside him, Bone Frame was driving away a few slimes, his lower body already piled high with Silver Coins.
"Who told you to speculate here! Don’t tarnish my reputation!"
Shami punched Bone Frame, who was collecting money, causing him to tumble.
Shami looked around.
The monsters watching him were staring in awe, as if looking at a savior they’ve yearned for.
Shami felt a bit embarrassed.
He remembered the task of clocking in at the Magic Tower.
So this is what a 10% increase in prestige for the Demon King in the demon race feels like?
"Ahem. I can’t shout those inspiring slogans, but from now on, this will be your home. Let’s work hard not to be vanquished by the Hero!"
"Woohoo!!!"
"But work that needs doing still needs to be done, it’s now time to review the work results of the past two days."
Shami changed his tone.
After the Demon King Castle was completed, magic emanated from it, persistently spreading in all directions, filling the air with invigorating Demonic Qi for the monsters to enjoy breathing.
This forms the foundation of the Demon Realm.
Simultaneously, many changes occurred on the plain. According to records from previous Demon Kings, plants and land around the Demon King Castle would die due to the Demonic Qi, yet it seemed because Shami’s Demonic Qi contained the Natural Affinity of the Elf Race, only a few plants died, and the environment of the plain hardly changed.
"It’s time to delineate the Demon Realm."
The Demon Realm, centering on the Demon King Castle, is an activity zone exclusively for the demon race, equivalent to a nation’s territory.
Shami opened a map, based on the surrounding terrain and his current possessed monsters, he delineated a rough Demon Realm on the map, about a 50-kilometer radius, irregular circle.
The edges of the Demon Realm comprised mountains, forests, and other terrains, convenient for placing exploratory monsters.
As for the placement of monsters.
Shami dispersed the Slime Tribe across various forests and small hills on the edges of the Demon Realm.
Slimes prefer forests and caves, and they’re relatively easy to conceal.
Jelly and its headquarters were placed in a small forest 10 kilometers behind the Demon King Castle, ready to protect the rear security, and could also serve as the Demon King’s pet park usually.
Idle, the Demon King frolicked shamelessly.
"Moo!"
Oblivious to the situation, Jelly jovially led a group of slimes away.
As for Pink NiuNiu, Shami settled the Minotaur Tribe on the plain 25 kilometers to the right of the Demon King Castle, designating a special Minotaur land there.
"The grass there is lush and good land, leave it all for yourselves to eat, no need for tribute, but do remember to build a granary in case of drought years."
"But granaries are useless in drought years, aren’t they? Also, Lord Shami, actually we mainly eat meat usually; without meat, we can’t have the strength for muscles."
Pink NiuNiu scratched his head, leading the Minotaurs away.
As for the Wisteria Tree, having been already near death in the morning, now it was planted beside the Demon King Castle for continuation.
"Clean up your fallen leaves yourself, Tree Spirit. There are no idlers in the Demon King Castle now, so there’s no one to help you."
Shami reminded it.
"[You love joking, Lord Shami... I request a caregiver, cough, cough...]"
Regarding the red fishman, Shami chose a clear lake among the top five in size within the Demon Realm, as the development base for the Fishman Race.
"Lord Shami, what about me?"
Bone Frame looked at Shami expectantly.
"Where am I assigned?"
"...Bone Frame, I lack an aide, you’re temporarily with me, and incidentally, you’re on duty at the gate of the Demon King Castle."
Finally, only thorns and the Treasure Chest Monster were left, temporarily settling near the Demon King Castle until Shami has ideas for further arrangements.
Shami stood before the Demon King Castle, under the bright sunshine looking at everything, he smiled.
"Things are getting better, all getting better..."
Halfway into the smile, he frowned.
Did he forget some important monster?
The goblin who was attacking the Esper Kingdom’s city!