Chapter 7 The Morning of the Seventh Day

The office was decorated with dark wood furniture, and the wallpapered walls were adorned with several built-in bookshelves.

This wasn't the Prime Minister's office in the National Assembly, but a study in a private residence under a name other than Ranch's, closer to the outskirts of Hellsalem.

"Ranch, how much longer do we have to wait, meow?"

Boss Cat burrowed into Ranch's clothes.

They had disguised themselves early this morning and arrived at this inconspicuous starting point.

They were waiting for the secretary to bring Ranch the person who would escort them to the snowfields.

He was very nervous about setting off for the Demon World of this era.

Having never seen what the Demon World was like, it was hard for him to imagine Ranch even going deep into the Demon King's castle alone.

Just the thought of possibly encountering living Greater Demons made Boss Cat tremble, wanting to return to his restaurant immediately.

However, once the Shadow World journey began, there was no turning back. In any case, he would have to spend more than thirty days in this Shadow World before he could return to Boss Cat's restaurant and see his lovely employees again.

"Think of it this way, what if you can learn some Demon World dishes? Your cuisine can become even more diverse."

Ranch poked Boss Cat's forehead. Beside his other hand, a freshly brewed cup of tea was still steaming.

Today, he had cut off the Shadow World recording program's present-day status and transformed into the brown-haired, green-eyed Rocky McCarthy. His attire was no longer the usual black suit of the Prime Minister, but a Protoss-style suit custom-made for him by a pattern maker—

A white long-sleeved shirt with black trim on the collar and cuffs, a beige sleeveless vest divided into diamond checkerboards by dark brown stripes, and a dark gray long coat hanging on the coat rack, its large lapels and two slanted pockets exuding an elegant and mysterious aura.

"That's true, meow, but I don't know if Tata and the others will get used to it."

Boss Cat pondered.

"I think Tata will love it."

Ranch said.

"Then I'll try a little harder to learn, meow. I can't be completely unproductive in this Shadow World."

Boss Cat perked up with some confidence.

Although mastering a few Demon World-style dishes could add some unique features to the restaurant, they were by no means an authentic Demon World-themed restaurant and would not use this as a selling point, nor would it arouse the suspicion of the supervisory department.

There were indeed Demon World-style restaurants in the Southern Continent that had inherited recipes passed down from the Demon World, and there were also successful cases that were very popular. The only risk was that they might be subject to screening. There had been cases where Demon World-style restaurants were found to have employees who were actually real demons, and the restaurant owners, suspected of forging passports and illegal employment, were sentenced.

The man and the cat chatted like this.

Until Boss Cat sensed some movement outside the door and jumped into Ranch's shadow, leaving him alone.

The sky was not yet fully light, and the indoor lights were soft and warm. Ranch quietly looked out the window.

The Hellsalem street scene was gradually being illuminated by the thin morning light, and the city's clamor began to awaken, but it still seemed dim.

Knock knock.

Before long, a knock came on the door.

"Come in."

Ranch looked up and responded.

The door was pushed open.

The secretary, dressed neatly, walked in with some documents and a schedule in his hand.

"Sir, the itinerary has been arranged for you, and it only needs your final confirmation."

He reported the important matters to Ranch with a respectful and professional attitude.

Ranch nodded to show his understanding, picked up the teacup and took a sip, preparing to welcome the upcoming guest.

The final confirmation that the secretary was referring to at this moment was to ask Ranch to see with his own eyes whether he agreed that this guide would escort him secretly to the Demon World.

Guides with rich experience who could escort him through the Evernight Land were not easy to find, and those with good reputation and trustworthiness were even harder to find.

He believed that it was not easy for the secretary to find such a candidate.

"Please wait a moment."

The secretary bowed and walked out of the study.

After a while, he brought in a figure.

However.

The figure who followed the secretary into the study made Ranch slightly stunned.

Even though Ranch was just sitting, he felt that he could look down at this small figure.

She looked about eleven or twelve years old, wearing a beret, her hair tied up and hidden in the hat, making her a bit androgynous.

If it weren't for a few strands of light-colored hair falling naturally from her temples, it might not be easy to quickly determine that she was a girl.

Ranch had originally imagined that it would be a capable middle-aged person.

He didn't expect the secretary to introduce him to such a child.

"I think what I need is a relatively experienced bodyguard and public relations person who can take me safely through the Evernight Land and handle all the possible troubles. She looks too young, doesn't she?"

Ranch looked at the secretary and said relatively euphemistically.

There were still many dangerous races and tribes on the snowfields.

When passing through autonomous independent city-states, if one was not familiar with the local area, one might suffer some terrible things for nothing.

And humans were actually unpopular in that area.

Although he himself had good public relations skills, he still hoped to save trouble in the Shadow World and save time and energy on the road.

The girl silently stared at Ranch, her purple eyes particularly assertive.

"She is actually quite strong. Even a lieutenant colonel in the army may not be her opponent. The most important thing is that she is very familiar with the Evernight Land, and she can almost drive you through that area all day long. Ordinary people don't have her endurance, and her credibility is very good."

The secretary quickly explained to Ranch.

"I'm not questioning her strength..."

Ranch looked at the girl in surprise.

He could feel that the aura on this girl's body was very strong, possibly at the fourth or fifth level. At this age, even having the second or third level would be considered a genius in Ranch's era.

However, Ranch was mainly wondering how she could understand the complex maps of the Evernight Land at this age.

Ranch actually had very high requirements for guides in the snowfields. Last time, he lightly trusted a person who couldn't navigate well and went to the snowfields together. In the end, he had to lead the way himself.

"..."

The look in the girl's eyes at Ranch became stern.

She herself seemed to harbor hostility towards the noble class of the Blande Empire and didn't want to work for them. Now that she confirmed Ranch's attitude, she no longer concealed it.

"Forget it, find someone else."

The girl waved her hand and turned to leave.

She didn't like people wasting her time, and of course, even more so, she didn't like the contemptuous attitude of clients like this.

If it weren't for the relatively high price, she wouldn't have come to see the client, the great master, specifically through several introductions.

"I'm sorry, I can introduce you to other people, but she is indeed the most credible guide and meets your requirements very well."

The secretary saw her offending the Prime Minister and was immediately worried. While chasing after her, he turned back to smooth things over.

The Prime Minister's secret itinerary could not be known to anyone else.

So, this snowfield guide girl had no idea that the man in front of her was actually disguised as Prime Minister Wilford and was actually talking to the Prime Minister like this.

Hopefully, she wouldn't offend the Prime Minister again on the road ahead.

"No, please hire her for me."

Ranch said with a smile.

Although the other party was young, she did seem to have the demeanor of a strong person. This absolute confidence could not be faked. Obviously, she was very confident in her work ability.

Moreover, he didn't want to waste any more time now. It would be best if he could leave now.

"Miss Sigrid, Mr. Rocky would like to sign a contract with you to commission you to escort him to the Demon World."

The secretary immediately stopped the girl and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"The Demon World? Aren't you afraid of death?"

The girl turned back and looked at Ranch.

Previously, she had not heard the secretary, who was like a servant beside her, mention that the final destination was the Demon World. She only knew that a client wanted to go to the Evernight Land.

"Previously, due to the confidential nature of the work, I didn't tell more people about my master's destination."

The secretary was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat, stood in front of Ranch, and explained to Sigrid.

Although the child was talking without understanding, she was a little too straightforward to speak to the leader of the Blande Empire like this.

Hopefully, she wouldn't offend His Excellency the Prime Minister again on the road ahead.

"Don't worry, after you send me to my destination, your job will be done. You don't need to worry anymore."

Ranch nodded in response.

Upon hearing this, Sigrid took the contract from the secretary's hand.

"Let's make it clear first, I'm only responsible for your life and death on the road, but once we get to the Demon World, we'll have nothing to do with each other, and I have no obligation to accompany you into the Demon World."

Sigrid read the contract carefully and picked up a pen to say.

She was just doing things for money and wouldn't stop clients from committing suicide. Moreover, she herself hated the nobles of the Blande Empire who had been scared out of their wits by the Blood Clan long ago.

"In other words, you will definitely protect me in the Evernight Land?"

Ranch smiled and confirmed with her.

"..."

She nodded.

"What if you yourself might be in danger? Shouldn't you abandon me and run away?"

Ranch asked curiously.

According to his observation, this child was very straightforward and didn't mean to deceive him at all.

Although this was written in the contract, if there was a real danger, most guides would actually take care of their own lives first before considering the client. Ranch could understand this.

"What I have in this world is courage and credit. I won't sacrifice them for anyone."

Sigrid responded.

"I'm very happy to embark on the journey with you."

Ranch picked up the teacup again and took a sip, thinking that this guide was unexpectedly quite good.

Waiting for the secretary and Sigrid to explain the final precautions, and then he could set off with her.

(End of Chapter)