Event Extra Chapter 2

"Don't yell like that!"

I glanced at Tesilid while I was still fuming.

He was pretending to wash his face with a dry towel, pressing his eyelids and repeatedly covering his mouth.

"......It’s all my lack of self-control. Back then, I committed the sin of lust from the seven deadly sins and dared to give in to my desires......"

"Tesri, that's enough."

I stopped my husband's calm yet provocative confession and got back on track.

"There's some strange and unheard-of entry conditions."

"Does even the Emperor not know about this dungeon?"

"The dungeons appearing after Armageddon are beyond my knowledge."

After the three Demon Kings were slain, the demon realm had become a lawless land. The demons were fighting each other and terraforming their territories.

The new dungeons created in this process were naturally unknown to me.

There was no more dungeon information I could get from Rex. It seemed like we'd have to enter the dungeon ourselves to explore the environment and find a strategy.

"You need to be careful, Your Majesty, Your Excellency."

"I'll be fine. It's an S-class dungeon. I'll take care of it and return soon."

I stood firmly before the gate. As I prepared for the upcoming expedition, I turned to my side.

"Tesri, hand."

"Yeah."

Since entry was allowed only in pairs, we had to hold hands.

"Let's go."

Tesilid and I stepped through the pulsating gate. The environment around us distorted, and then the scenery was restructured as if everything had been flattened and then unfolded. We arrived at a place...

[ You have entered the S-Class Dungeon 'Demon's Theme Park'.]

"......Theme Park?"

Tesilid’s response was a bit stunned. He was looking at a large black archway with a sign attached, showing his confusion.

The visibility was narrow due to the strange mist, and we couldn't see the scenery beyond the arch. The system map was still loading.

Chatter. Murmurs.

Attracted by the noise, I lowered my gaze.

There was a long line of demons waiting to enter the black archway.

They all had unique features like unusual skin tones, various horns on their heads, black wings, and tails. Some even resembled beasts, making their identities clear.

“Demons, and they’re following proper public manners?”

“Right. It’s odd, kid.”

Nearby, a bronze relief's mouth moved, and a broadcast echoed.

<In a moment, the operation of the 'Human Religion Experience Theme Park' will begin. As is customary for the demons, please pair up in pairs and enter in an orderly fashion. Also, demons guilty of the sin of impurity may be restricted from entry.>

Tesilid frowned slightly.

"Human religion experience? I have no idea what kind of place this is."

"We’ll need to investigate."

"Let's sneak in, kid. It looks like as long as we form a pair, we can enter right away, so just get in line."

"Yeah, Tesri. But before that, there’s something we need to do."

"What is it?"

The answer to his question came from the demons who were waiting in line nearby.

"Sniff sniff, I smell a human."

"Mmrrr, no wonder I’ve been getting hungry. Mmm." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"If it’s a handsome male, let me know before you eat him. I’ll only taste him. Hahhh."

If we were going to sneak in, we had to hurry up and disguise ourselves. Fortunately, we had items that were perfect for such situations.

I reached into my inventory and rummaged through it.

[ 'Demon's Leather Harness'

An item that allows you to disguise yourself as a demon when worn under your clothes.

Note: Wearing this item increases charm by 200%, but reduces dignity, grandeur, and charisma by 100%.]

"Alright, let’s go change in the corner."

"Ugh......"

He looked as if he didn’t want to do it, but his handsome face still made it seem like he was carrying a deep burden.

Anyway, I managed to coax him.

"It’s just wearing something underneath, so it’ll be a little uncomfortable, but hang in there."

"It’s not that it’s uncomfortable for me, it’s that if you wear it, I... Never mind. Let’s change."

Defeated, he led the way to a secluded spot. I wanted to tease him, but I held back.

It wasn’t just me whose charm would triple from the item. If I provoked him with unnecessary teasing, the world’s most handsome man might seek revenge, and that would be a huge problem for me.

It’s hard enough as it is. I need to control myself.

Encouraging myself, I followed Tesilid.

Since I was putting on the item to disguise as a demon, I decided to match my dress code with the other demons. The "Human Religion Experience" turned out to be quite the theme, and demons were wearing various garments, including clergy outfits. I took the simplest, darkest one from the L’ungyu Church costumes.

[‘The Architect of the World’ looks at your outfit with satisfaction.]

[‘The Scales that Judge Souls’ is thrilled as they observe the world’s most handsome man’s attire.]

We stood in line among the demons, overhearing conversations about how demons were excited, collecting information.

"Kid."

"Yeah?"

For a discreet whisper, closeness was necessary. Tesilid, being tall, leaned down, and I stood on tiptoe to face him.

"What exactly are demons so excited about in this theme park?"

His tone was one of confusion. My holy knight had a lack of imagination when it came to sacrilegious thoughts.

"Think about demons' preferences. Of course they’d be excited."

"Preferences?"

"Do you remember those demon books in the library of the grand library? These guys like religious stuff."

I briefly recalled the titles of some novels from the new section in the literature section:

Low-level demon obsessed with a saint

Taming an SSS-class hero

50 ways to corrupt a handsome holy knight

The Demon Lord and the Saint’s Pillaged Marriage

"......Ah."

Fortunately, Tesilid was quick to understand.

"I think I have an idea of what kind of experience this is. It’s like a sculpture of angelic figures."

Tesilid elegantly put it, while subtly implying it was distasteful and perverted.

[‘The Poison-tongued Tuner’ teases you for being intrigued by the 'Demonic Poison' and showing interest in 'Sacred Descent'.]

[‘The Scales that Judge Souls’ worries about whether the world’s most handsome man will be able to learn well in this dungeon.]

I ignored the gods' messages and put on a calm expression.

Finally, ★ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ★ it was our turn to enter.

As we passed through the arch, the thick fog dispersed, revealing a dark temple that resembled the Holy Office.

The line that had been so long earlier had completely vanished, and the presence of others was erased.

"It’s eerie."

"Are you scared, Tesri? Want me to hold your hand?"

"Yeah. Please."

We walked down a corridor that echoed with our footsteps. During that time, my Possessor System map finished loading.

[ ‘Holy Office Set Design’

A demonic building modeled after the Holy Office. It was hastily constructed with subpar materials for the latest blasphemous theme park business in the demon realm.]

The basic structure was familiar. I could easily find the chapel, confession rooms, and the hall of rituals without needing a map.

Still, I thoroughly examined the map.

"Where might the dungeon’s owner be?"

There wasn’t an obvious location that screamed "boss room." There were a few areas that seemed special, but they were all locked.

"Tesri, it looks like we can’t wander freely here. This dungeon must have some unique rules."

"I don’t sense any boss energy either. It feels empty."

"Really?"

"Yeah. It might be like the 'Pandora’s Bottom' dungeon where we need to complete missions to unlock the closure."

Just as the seasoned reincarnator made his plausible guess...

<Mission! That’s correct!>

A sinister black rabbit doll suddenly appeared in front of us.

It gave a bow with its short, stubby arms as if it were some gentleman.

<Hello, Demon couple guests. I am Rabikato, your guide in the ‘Blasphemous Sacred Theme Park.’>

"Ah, I’ve been waiting."

I raised one hand in a nonchalant greeting, and Rabikato, despite being a doll, blushed.

<You are the most beautiful and vulgar succubus I’ve ever seen. Would you perhaps accept my business card...>

"I hate rabbits."

<Chh.>

With the additional effect of the demon disguise item, my charm increased threefold, and I swiftly cut off the demon’s advances. Tesilid, who had been nudging me, stepped forward.

"Rabikato. Please explain the mission."

<Understood, cursed incubus guest!>

"......"

<Ah, sorry. You look so holy, being a demon.>

"Just explain already."

With a small firecracker sound, a stiff paper appeared in the air.

I grabbed it and inspected it. On the front, I saw a geometric demonic pattern, and on the back, there were six empty circles.

[ ‘Mission Stamp Tour Card’]

Hmm, I understood what it was immediately.

But Tesilid needed an explanation, so I waited for Rabikato to speak.

<As you and your pair wander through the theme park, you will find special places and receive missions. Once you complete them and collect all the stamps, you will receive a prize.>

Clink!

The sound of chains unlocking and the appearance of a steel cage to our side signaled the start.