A Demon's Journey

Yrellea's eyes turned slightly sad as she heard that question. She spoke a second later, "My aunt from my maternal family was a courtesan. Mother told me how my aunt wanted to be a singer, but because of pressure from an association that controlled brothels and nightclubs, my aunt was forced to become a courtesan. She wasn't allowed to break the contract, or else they would attack my family."

Yrellea stopped speaking for some time. Minos noticed that there was an uncomfortable look on her face. It appeared to be mixed with rage.

"Just a month or so ago, I heard that my aunt escaped from that association. And a week later, I heard that my parents had been killed." There was an enraged look in Yrellea's eyes.

Minos immediately exclaimed, "The association made a move against your parents?!"

Yrellea spoke with a calmer tone, "I don't dare to state this."

"However, I want to create this pavilion and make it so famous that I can destroy that association." Yrellea's tone was filled with ambition.

"Oh. By the way, what is the name of that association?" Minos casually asked.

Yrellea replied immediately, "The Scarlet Flower Gang."

"Them, huh?" Minos's eyes narrowed immediately. He knew some information about this gang. It was quite famous in the northern cities of the Glerian Kingdom.

"The Scarlet Flower Gang has a branch in the Vlashire City named the Scarlet Rose Gang. Excluding their main branch, their branch in this city generates them the most profit." Minos immediately revealed this information to Yrellea.

The reason for him revealing this information was quite simple. He noticed how Yrellea seemed quite enraged at this Scarlet Flower Gang. The fact that she was creating a Pavilion just to take her revenge on the entire gang displayed her determination. He revealed this crucial information to her to make her believe that he could help her in her revenge. Which was entirely possible because of his special identity.

Also, his father had been thinking of dealing with these gangs as well. Nothing too major. Just roughen them up a bit.

Minos planned to use Yrellea's hand to roughen up this Scarlet Rose Gang.

Not only would this bring him closer to Yrellea's heart, but it would also deal with the Scarlet Rose Gang. Thus, he didn't hesitate to tell her of this information.

In reality, Yreallea already knew this information. One of the women who had decided to join Yrellea and Sargan's Pavilion had revealed this.

She actually knew a bit more information than this, but she still pretended to be shocked, "What? They have a branch in this city?!"

Yrellea also appeared to be quite worried.

Before she could say anything, Minos confidently added, "Since I consider you my friend, I won't lie to you about this. Also, you don't need to be worried about the Scarlet Rose Gang. They won't be able to trouble you in Vlashire City."

Minos did possess the capital to boast this in Vlashire City.

Yrellea spoke with a grateful look on her face, "…Thank you."

"No need to thank me. This is what I should do as a friend," Minos smiled.

He then asked her, "Tell me more about this business of yours. How are you planning to hire talented women? From what I know, most of them are hogged by these gangs or associations."

There was a blush on Yrellea's face, "Actually, I did have a plan. But it was a little too ambitious. Only after I reached this city did I realize just how impractical that plan was."

Minos asked, "Heh? What was that plan? I am curious now."

Yrellea replied, "…I was thinking of poaching the women from some of the nightclubs. The ones I find talented and young."

When Minos heard Yrellea's answer, he couldn't help but gawk at Yrellea for a couple of seconds.

He couldn't help but think 'Isn't this woman too audacious or too foolish?! Even I wouldn't dare to attempt this.'

He came to a halt as he was going to inform Yrellea how ridiculous this plan was. However, a thought came to him out of nowhere.

As he thought more about it, he realized this idea could actually be convenient for him.

If Yrellea poached the women from these nightclubs and started her Pavilion. And by some rare coincidence, her idea worked, and she became famous. Minos and his father, basically the Governor's side, could use Yrellea's pavilion to suppress this alliance forming between the nightclubs and the brothels.

In fact, by using Yrellea's Pavilion, they would even be able to create a balance where the Governor can earn more income and maintain even greater control over the public.

"This is such a great idea!" Minos exclaimed, showing an enthusiastic face to Yrellea.

Yrellea though replied sadly, "The Associations won't just allow their women to be poached by someone like me. They will definitely try to deal with me. How can I survive if they hire an assassin to kill me?"

At this time, Minos confidently spoke, "I told you, didn't I? No one will be able to touch you in Vlashire City!"

"I don't intend to boast, but there are few things I can't do in this city. I can't help you kill the head of the Scarlet Rose Gang, but if it's just poaching a few women from their clubs, that's nothing major. I can easily protect you."

Yrellea looked surprised to hear Minos's words.

She then replied a little hesitatingly, "But…I don't have anything to give you in return."

Minos thought in his mind 'Tasting your body would be more than enough.'

However, he naturally didn't speak these words aloud. Instead, he spoke, "Don't mind it. We are friends, after all."

After conversing with Yrellea a bit more, Minos spoke, "It's time for me to return."

"…It's truly getting late. Can we meet tomorrow morning? I want to discuss a few more things with you." Yrellea asked with a hopeful glint in her eyes.

Minos was overjoyed when he heard her words.

This time, he was unable to conceal his excitement and spoke, "Yes. I will come tomorrow. We can have lunch together at my restaurant."

Yrellea knew her motive had been achieved as well.

She smiled and nodded her head, "I will wait for you tomorrow morning then."

After hearing her words, Minos slowly walked out of her house.

He met his guards, one of them touched Minos's body and inspected it.

They were checking if that woman used some strange skill on their young master or not. However, after a quick inspection, they realized nothing was suspicious and let the matter pass.

Minos soon left for his house with his guards.

After they all left, Yrellea contacted Sargan using the Mystical Spiritual Connection Ring. She informed him of what occurred with a neutral expression.

Sargan wasn't surprised when he heard that Yrellea had accomplished the task on her end.

Now, Yrellea had a shield she could count on that could protect her.

They were relieved that they wouldn't have to rely on their Hidden Ace. They could reserve it for a more desperate circumstance.

Azaroth had naturally thought about the greatest issue they were going to face while creating their organization.

The lack of background. Especially for Yrellea, it was even more important.

Without any background, any random association would bully her. Thus, he had created a countermeasure for it.

However, they could only use it if they had no choice or if Yrellea couldn't find a solution by herself.

They couldn't stay dependent on him forever.

Sargan soon began to inform Yrellea how things were progressing on his end.