Chapter 72 - Azennon

"Who?"

Cyril was surprised after hearing someone's voice.

He was familiar with Xagan's voice so he knows that it wasn't him. As for the Red Goblins, they wouldn't dare to disrespect him or death would await them.

He can only make a guess that it came from other Demon Worshippers or perhaps, the statue is actually talking to him!

That's right! Perhaps the demon himself was the source of the voice!

Cyril analyzed his situation as he decided to answer the voice carefully. He couldn't find the speaker so he was probably using an Artifact to hide his presence or perhaps, he was just skillful enough to communicate with him using another medium.

"What action should I stop from doing, Senior?" Cyril probed.

He decided to politely address the old man since he's unsure of the strength of this person. Aside from that, he also asked Xagan to ensure his safety.

'Sir Xagan, where is that voice coming from, is he stronger than me?'

However, before Xagan could answer, the voice already explained everything to him.

"Hmph! I'm Azzenon the Corruptor! Are you the one who killed all my servants?"

Cyril then looked at the cracked statue and realized that it is indeed the source of the voice.

"Yes… That's me. I don't want them around my territory, Mr. Azzenon." Cyril answered.

On the other hand, Xagan also communicated in his mind.

'You want information about this demon?'

'Yes, Sir Xagan. How much?' Cyril asked immediately. He wanted to find answers as soon as possible.

'Just 9 days and I'll tell you everything you know about him…'

'So it's cheap with fellow demons? Alright, deal!' Cyril agreed without hesitation. He's actually worried that this demon is very powerful and would decide to attack him.

So before that, he needed to prepare and know his current situation.

'Granted…'

Cyril then felt the familiar sensation where some of his warmth would be removed for a second before returning to normal.

Xagan then started providing him with some information about the demon behind the statue.

"Just like what he said, he is a Corruptor. It is one of the lowest-ranking titles that a Demon could get. This title is nothing… It is just a bit above the common demons. The only difference is that they have stronger power to corrupt and they could accept sacrifices with ease."

Xagan paused for a moment as Azennon just said something that offended him.

"Ha! You're arrogant… But I don't blame you... Tell me your name, human… You are very strong since you defeated my underlings… I like strong servants… Serve me! I will give power that you can never imagine. I can grant your wishes with my powers! There is no one else aside from me who could grant you wishes… Anything! You can wish anything as long you follow me!"

Azennon said with a deep voice. He seemed to have found a gem as soon as he analyzed Cyril's strength.

Cyril, who was listening to Xagan's words, was dumbfounded.

Instead of being angry, this demon actually invited him to his fold!

'I find your words familiar though…' He commented in his mind.

"You can grant my wishes? Just by serving you?" He asked in an amused tone.

"Yes… Once you sign a contract with me, I will give you anything you wish… In exchange, you will just have to find sacrifices and offer them to me… The stronger the vitality, the better!"

The moment he said this, Cyril could only bitterly smile.

'Well, demons are demons indeed…'

He already has Xagan… One is enough!

Anyway, even if he didn't have Xagan with him, there was no way he would change his appearance similar to those villagers.

Nevertheless, Cyril didn't answer as if he was thinking thoroughly.

However, he's actually listening to Xagan.

"Hmph… This dying demon couldn't even take care of himself. Granting you power? Once you sign a contract with him, you will just become his servant like those devils you killed. It seems that this statue is his remaining hope to live. If he received enough sacrifices, he'll be able to form a body and live in this world."

'Oh!' Cyril is indeed learning how these demons work. He had no idea about this even with his previous life's experience.

Aside from that, Cyril also recalled how Xagan mentioned that the Corruptor title was the lowest one. He remembered that Xagan called himself the Blasphemed One so he couldn't help but think that it might be one of the highest titles that a demon could get.

'Can we kill him? I'm afraid that leaving this demon here would just influence other living creatures around and become his servants.'

'Yes… Destroying the statue should be enough. Though he wouldn't die, it will take him at least 20 to 25 years before he can influence this realm again…'

'That easy? Wouldn't he fight back? I don't think I'm ready to fight off against a Demon yet.' Cyril worriedly asked. Though he's already an S-Rank Awakened, he's unable to bring this power out since all of his Artifacts weren't near that level yet.

'No… He can at most try to corrupt your heart. However, I don't think that is worth mentioning since you have me. There's no way I'd allow another demon to live in your body.'

Xagan arrogantly replied.

Although he wanted Cyril to die as quickly as possible, he still has his pride as a higher rank demon. He didn't want to share his prey.

As soon as Cyril grasp the situation, he no longer hesitated and gathered his aura on his fist again.

Bam! Bam!

"What are you doing?!" Azennon furiously asked after Cyril continued destroying his statue.

"I'm not following you… You can take a rest now." Cyril smirked as he started destroying the stone…

Crack! Crack!

"No! Stop it! Let's make another deal! I will be helping you instead! State your condition… I'll follow you as long as you don't make me your slave…"

Azennon hastily said but Cyril didn't stop.

Bam! Bam!

It made him nervous so he changed his words again.

"No, even becoming your slave is fine as long as you stop what you're doing! 20 years! I will serve you for 20 years!"