S-Class Dungeon’s Mistress - Chapter 205

Chapter 205

"If it's Greenville, could it be... that famous Greenville?"

"Phew, finally someone who knows something!"

Adelaide let out an exaggerated sigh, as if her frustration was finally easing. If no one had recognized the name after all this explanation, she would have been truly heartbroken.

While she wore a relieved smile, the eyes of the other demons were constantly rolling. The succubi and incubi exchanged glances, expressing their shocking emotions.

The Greenville Dungeon. A recently renowned dungeon that had become so famous that even demons not particularly interested in dungeons had heard its name at least once.

They said there was a dungeon in the west that had risen from F-rank to A-rank in just a few months. It had more than two devils among its members, and had even reportedly won a battle against Abaddon. The dungeon's name might sound tacky, but its organizational and subsidiary dungeon welfare was excellent.

Various rumors spread from mouth to mouth, stirring up the entire demon realm. Among these, the most famous story was this:

"They say the owner is so strong, cool, and full of leadership."

"I've also heard they're incredibly compassionate and work hard to improve the conditions of smaller dungeons," some succubi whispered.

Those strong, cool, leadership-filled, and compassionate demons were really about Adelaide? Multiple pairs of eyes seemed to be asking this.

Adelaide responded with a brazen face. What complaint could anyone have? I'm strong, cool, full of leadership, and compassionate.

Facing her confident gaze, the demons quietly lowered their heads.

"I won't interfere with the alliance's system or leadership. I'll receive a certain fee, but it won't be excessive. I'll take care of the other details satisfactorily."

She felt around her outer garment, checking if she had brought a contract. Unfortunately, she had rushed over without bringing anything.

"We'll probably need to go to Greenville to finalize the contract. How do you want to proceed?"

She asked Penelope, and once again, all eyes were focused on her. This time, they were filled with anticipation rather than anxiety. Naturally, the conditions sounded incredibly good, especially since it was the Greenville dungeon.

Penelope remained silent for a moment. Then, with a cool smile, she spoke:

"I'll look at the contract first and then decide."

Adelaide burst into loud laughter at her haughty response. It was so quintessentially Penelope. She poked Lupinus in the waist with her elbow and whispered:

"Didn't I tell you? Our Pipa is incredibly smart."

"Indeed. Unlike you, who borrowed 666 alma without properly reading the contract."

Why bring that up here! Adelaide narrowed her eyes and glared at him. She tried to quickly shut him up, but Penelope had already heard.

"What? A debt? Adelaide, don't tell me…"

"I paid it back! I've paid everything, and now I have no debt! I'm super rich!"

She wildly waved her hands, denying it quickly, looking quite embarrassed as if she was about to show her dungeon pad to prove her point.

While other rich people look effortlessly cool, why don't I feel like a wealthy person even with money? Perhaps it's because I've lived without money for so long. Adelaide scratched her head awkwardly, blaming the shabbiness ingrained in her.

Before Penelope could continue her nagging, she quickly proposed:

"Let's go to Greenville now! We'll draft the contract and tour the dungeon while we're at it."

"…Okay. Let's go."

Penelope made a displeased expression but let it slide this time. She was worried about her friend's pride in front of the other succubi. Though she wasn't sure if this demon even had pride.

"By the way, the name sounds so provincial. Why on earth did you name it like that?"

"Hmm, I didn't name it myself… It just happened that way."

Our manager's taste is just… Adelaide muttered bitterly and moved her steps. Penelope followed her but then turned back.

"Why aren't you all coming?"

"Well... that is…"

The succubi and incubi hesitated, occasionally glancing at Adelaide. They hoped Penelope would accept the proposal and bring them under Greenville's jurisdiction, but they felt awkward about following Adelaide. This was due to their previous actions.

Not all, but many demons had participated in isolating Adelaide and had subtly mocked her until just moments ago. They were grateful just to not be retaliated against.

They worried about being killed unknowingly if they carelessly followed her.

And as if reading their minds, Adelaide spoke:

"Don't worry, I'm not planning on revenge."

Of course, if they show discriminatory attitudes even after arriving at Greenville, that would be a different story. She added in a lukewarm voice.

Only after hearing this did the demons finally step forward, seemingly relieved.

"Woooow...!"

"Oh my god, all of this...!"

The succubi and incubi who arrived at the Greenville Dungeon were in awe of the luxurious and beautiful dungeon.

Over a hundred rooms, living spaces with a high-end yet comfortable atmosphere, four trap rooms, and even a combat space with Brikaver trees. There wasn't a single corner that wasn't surprising.

And that wasn't the end of it.

"Welcome back, Master. You've worked hard."

The manager, who greeted Adelaide with a warm voice and took her outerwear, boasted an eye-catchingly beautiful appearance.

"I missed you, Adela."

A red-haired demon instantly appeared and showered her head with kisses. His appearance was also extraordinary, with large horns on his head. He seemed to be the rumored devil.

"Enough, enough, Caladium. Kisses later. We need to go write the contract now."

What was even more surprising was how Adelaide casually pushed the demon away. Moreover, the demon obediently waited, even offering flattery.

The gazes looking at Adelaide gradually filled with reverence. Her previous feat of instantly defeating the lycanthropes was shocking, but seeing the dungeon and its members made her status as an A-rank dungeon master even more real.

Penelope was also surprised by her friend's success and reviewed the contract. It was indeed cleaner and more reasonable than any contract she had seen before. It sufficiently guaranteed the union's rights without being completely naive. It was clearly written by an intelligent demon, except for one clause.

"'Contract will be terminated after confirmation in case of serious abuse or discrimination'… This is so like you."

Penelope chuckled and completed her signature. Thus, the Morpheus Union and its affiliated Incubus Union came under Greenville's jurisdiction.

After the contract, a simple party was held. The members warmly welcomed Penelope and the succubi and incubi. Lisianthus prepared a special feast for Adelaide's closest companions.

"If you're Adelaide's colleagues, you're our colleagues too!"

The skeletons said this and demonstrated bone juggling as a welcome. The succubi felt embarrassed remembering their past actions but soon melted into the festive atmosphere.

"You're living well with good demons. I'm really glad, Adela."

I'm proud of you. Penelope whispered with a smile filled with happiness.

Whether from the sincerity of her words or because Maximilian's face seemed to peek through her smile, her heart suddenly swelled. Adelaide gently bit the soft inner flesh of her lips and nodded.

'I hope I can continue like this.'

She thought that she would be content just feeling small happiness beside the demons she loved, without needing to earn more money or rise to a higher rank.

What should I do to maintain this?

At that moment, a faint light suddenly flickered behind her. Startled, when she turned her head, she saw light bursting from the dungeon pad placed on the table.

'Could it be a rank increase?'

Although she hadn't achieved anything significant, no one knew the exact conditions for becoming S-rank, so she might have unknowingly met those conditions.

Adelaide quickly grabbed the dungeon pad and looked around expectantly. Hoping for a monotonous notification sound to declare her rank increase.

Unfortunately, the voice she hoped for did not come. The multi-colored flickering dungeon pad quickly returned to its original state. From its appearance, it seemed this was not a sign of a rank increase.

'Then what on earth caused the light?'

Adelaide stuck out her lips and tapped the pad. No matter how much she checked its contents, nothing special was visible.

Her contemplation continued even after the feast, after sending Penelope and the demons away.

Even when Lisianthus came the next day, saying it was his turn and dragging her to the room, her mind was full of thoughts about the conditions for becoming an S-rank dungeon.

Naturally, Lisianthus was displeased by this.

"Oh, it seems you have the leisure to think about other things."

He murmured in an elegant voice, offering a smile that made one's skin crawl. It was a breathtakingly beautiful smile, but equally sinister.

"I-I'm sorry! It's not like that...!"

Adelaide finally came to her senses and quickly made excuses. Of all people, she was thinking about other things in front of the one with the worst personality among the three. She must have gone mad.

"The dungeon pad flickered yesterday, and it's been on my mind…"

"So you were thinking about something else."

His gentle voice made her complexion even paler. She was done for. Adelaide trembled her lips, filled with regret.

"It's my fault. I was trying to be considerate of the tired master, but I ended up being too boring. Naturally, you'd think about other things out of boredom. From now on, I'll try harder to ensure you're not bored."

"No! You don't need to try harder...!"

She desperately shook her head, but she was already trapped in Lisianthus's clutches.

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