It had been a few days since the citizens of Kloras Town began to worship their 'new' gods.

Sophie was spending her time together with Azaroth and she was more open to the physical relationship she had with him.

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Her pleasure was slowly becoming an addiction, and her body began to crave more of it.

Using her to take care of his lust and deepening her feelings for him worked in Azaroth's favor.

Today, while Azaroth and Sophie laid on their bed, they heard a knock on their door.

Azaroth spoke out, "What is it?"

"Mayor, someone named Rein Schwarz has come to meet you. He said that he is the Vice-Head of the Merchant Union."

Once Sophie heard that Rein Schwarz had come, she tried to stand up.

Azaroth noticed that Sophie was struggling to stand. He looked at her and said, "Get some more rest. I will meet up with him first."

"En." Sophie said before moving her mouth to kiss his cheek, "Thanks. I also need to take a bath."

Azaroth had already cleaned his body using Ardor so he had no need to take a bath. He left the room to meet with Rein Schwarz.

His face was utterly serious as he took large steps and walked towards the meeting room.

According to his senses, there were five 10 Star Warriors, and three mid-rank 5 Star Warriors, and two Peak 5 Star Warriors.

Once he entered the meeting room, he observed all the men in the room.

Soon, he figured out who Rein Schwarz was among them. It wasn't difficult to figure it out.

His clothing was the first clue. He was the only one in the room who had dressed appealingly. He was also wearing some rare ornaments.

The second clue was the way the people around him were standing. Even from a distance, it was clear that they were trying to protect Rein Schwarz from any kind of possible attack.

'A coward he is.'

The fact that Rein Schwarz was so cautious even so far from the capital and inside the mansion of a fairly unimpressive mayor was worth noting.

Azaroth looked at Rein Schwarz and spoke, "Please take a seat, sir."

Rein Schwarz was surprised to hear Azaroth.

He was sure that this was the first time he was seeing Azaroth but this guy could identify him from all the people in the room.

"Very well."

Azaroth also sat down right in front of Rein Schwarz.

Soon enough, Azaroth began to inform Rein Schwarz of what he needed and the quantity.

The things he required were mainly common metals and other utilities that were only available in large cities.

After some discussion, Rein Schwarz asked Azaroth, slightly curious, "What kind of relationship does Mayor Edwin have with Miss Sophie?"

Azaroth slightly smirked at those words, "My relationship with Sophie? You really want to know?"

"…" Now that Rein Schwarz thought of it, he was being too frank about it. Maybe he should have asked in a roundabout manner.

Azaroth then added, "How about you ask her personally?"

As soon as Azaroth finished speaking, Sophie entered the meeting hall.

Rein Schwarz was startled to see Sophie here.

"Greetings, Miss Sophie." The man spoke out with a respectful tone.

Although he was the elder and the one with a greater status here, he still had to talk humbly to Sophie.

Her assistance was going to be very crucial for him to realize his ambitions.

"Hmm," Sophie grunted in response and soon sat next to Azaroth.

She asked Azaroth curiously, "What were you talking about?"

"Nothing much. I just finished informing Sir Rein here of what I required. He hasn't given me a price yet." Azaroth informed Sophie nonchalantly.

This was indeed what had occurred but Rein Schwarz didn't know why but he was growing nervous with the way Azaroth had spoken about it.

"Oh right. Sir Rein was also interested in learning more about our relationship." With a sarcastic tone, Azaroth said.

Now that these words were spoken ahead of Sophie, Rein Schwarz couldn't help but glare at Azaroth. He thought there was no need to talk about it in front of Sophie.

But Sophie didn't mind such a question at all. Such a question was quite natural for someone like Rein Schwarz.

"Now, to answer your question, this is our relationship." Azaroth pulled Sophie towards him.

Sophie was startled but she didn't resist him. Soon, she hugged him and sat on his laps while Azaroth's arms held her thin waist.

Rein Schwarz and even the men he had brought had eyes wide as saucers as they saw Sophie sitting on Azaroth's laps.

He never imagined their relationship had reached such a point.

"…I understand." He muttered softly.

"Now, give your price, Sir Rein. How should I pay you for the things I want?" Azaroth asked while letting go of Sophie.

Sophie soon sat down on her chair with a flushed expression. She was looking down so no one could see it.

Now that Rein Schwarz clearly knew about Azaroth's relationship with Sophie, he wasn't planning on giving out an unreasonable price.

"The materials you asked for can be considered cheap and for daily use. I can supply them to Kloras Town monthly. So a 1000 Spirit Coins per month will be enough." Rein Schwarz gave out a price.

"That would be rather generous of you, Sir Rein," Azaroth answered with a smile, "This represents one-third of the current market price. I'll take it without shame. If you want any support, please be forthright and ask me for it."

"…Not yet. But I may require it later. I hope Sir Edwin won't forget me."

After confirming Azaroth's relationship with Sophie, he began to refer to him as "Sir Edwin" rather than "Mayor Edwin." On the surface, the alteration looked insignificant, but it was a significant change.

To Rein Schwarz, a Mayor was someone at a lower status than his own. However, he now referred to Azaroth as "Sir Edwin". Meaning, he was talking to him as an equal.

He didn't find it embarrassing to call him Sir Edwin. It wasn't just because of his relationship with Sophie. Though, it did play a crucial role. To him, Azaroth was also Jonas Rhodes' son.

That status was quite valuable in the capital.

"Sure, I promise," Azaroth swore indifferently.

Rein Schwarz looked slightly happy. The promise of a Noble Family heir was worth trusting.

Before he left though, Sophie spoke out, "I hope there won't be any unnecessary rumors when I return, Sir Rein."

Those words were spoken with a threat.

Rein Schwarz and even his men around him understood, "Rest assured, Miss Sophie. Nobody here will open their mouth."

He spoke with a smirk, "This was merely a business deal with a potential partner."

Sophie was satisfied with that response.

"Can I view the land, Sir Edwin? I wish to purchase it while the offer to buy it for free still remains." Rein Schwarz spoke.

"Naturally. Come, follow me." Azaroth stood up and walked ahead of everyone.

After some time, he showed the land to Rein Schwarz.

In reality, Rein Schwarz didn't have much in buying land here. He was merely buying it to form a connection with Azaroth. Besides, the land was free so he wouldn't suffer a loss.

Azaroth took him to the location where he planned to construct a residential society. Rein Schwarz didn't have much opinion about the land and he bought the 1-acre land for free.

In fact, he even wanted his guards to buy them but Azaroth was adamant about only merchants buying the land here.

The most important thing was to develop this town by constantly constructing new buildings. He didn't want soldiers or other people to buy it who would just keep hold of it without doing anything with it.

Rein Schwarz understood his thinking without Azaroth explaining it to him. He didn't mind it and felt that this was not a bad way to administer his town.

"The merchants will arrive in a few days. I will inform them to assist you in the town's development as well." Rein Schwarz spoke before leaving.

Azaroth nodded to those words and observed him while he left.

After Rein had departed, Azaroth noticed Sophie grinning at him and said, "You got such a great benefit because of me. How are you going to thank me for that?"

Azaroth came closer to Sophie with a chuckle. Azaroth suddenly grabbed her body and raised her body off the ground. Her torse was draped near his neck while Azaroth held her legs and right arm.

"Let me carry you to your room, princess." Azaroth teasingly said to Sophie.

Sophie blushed upon those words. But she still counterattacked quickly, "Move onward, my knight!"

Azaroth spent some time with Sophie before moving out of her room.

He was slowly feeling the faith energy getting stronger.

This was because people felt their illness recover.

Now that they saw that praying actually had an effect, they were praying even more passionately.

This passion made their faith in this new god even stronger.

People had even given a name to this god.

Nudar, The God of Medicine.

Azaroth was quite satisfied with this name.

Even though people were worshiping this non-existent god named Nudar, all its faith energy was sent to Azaroth.

It was because the statue they were worshiping was connected to Azaroth's core. When they worshipped him, they were worshipping his core. And the faith energy was sent to Azaroth's main body.

And when they named this God as Nudar. Another identity of Azaroth was created with the name of Nudar.

It could be said that Azaroth possessed three identities at the same time.

Azaroth as a demon, Edwin as a human, and Nudar as a Celestial.

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