Chapter 16 A Problem from the Devil
"Whew--"
As the Pampas Box was opened, a strong wind blew out first, and the whole cell was filled with dust.
Then a thick black mist spurted out, forcing the dust down and condensing on the ground nearby.
There were wheezing and coughing sounds in the black mist, and a person could be vaguely seen standing up slowly among them.
Gradually, the black fog dissipated and a person appeared.
It looked like a middle-aged man, about forty years old, wearing an exquisite tuxedo, with a high nose, like an aristocrat.
However, the skin is extremely pale, and there is no blood color on either the face, the hands or the neck that are exposed outside the clothes. It is like a corpse in a coffin that cannot see the sun, and there is a slightly sinister aura all over the body.
In contrast, the other person's eyes were looking at the surroundings with piercing energy and fervor.
After looking at it for a moment, the middle-aged aristocratic man said in surprise: "Am I being released?" "
Haha, I am released, I am free, haha!" The other party showed an ecstatic expression, took a deep breath, and carefully felt the feeling of freedom. smell.
Then his eyes fell on Li He, Wei'er and Feier.
"Did you release me?" the other party asked aloud, tutting his lips with a smile, "Very good, very good, thank you very much for your kind deeds. In return, I can give you generous rewards, rewards beyond your imagination. !
What do you want? Money? I can give you countless gold coins! Beauty? Haha, I can give you countless beautiful women or...men. Rights? I can make you a great nobleman who dominates the country."
The other party paused, looked at Li He and the others carefully, then touched his chin and said again: "Oh, you guys don't seem to be very young. You don't need money, beauty or power right now. Maybe you want toys, etc. more?" Candy?
Haha, it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, I can satisfy you all. When you grow up, it won't be too late to give you money, beauty, rights and other things you want." "But..." The other
party His tone suddenly changed, his eyebrows raised slightly, and the corners of his mouth raised, "But if you want me to meet your request, there is a small condition. That is...become my master. I will only serve my master, only I will devote all my strength and wisdom to my master. For the rest, I'm sorry, it has nothing to do with me."
Li He calmly watched the other party's "performance" without saying a word.
The other party was not embarrassed and continued to talk, asking and answering questions: "Why, you want to know how to become my master? I am also about to tell you, speaking of it, this is a story. At first, I was just locked
up At that time, I swore that if anyone released me, I would treat him as my best friend and be willing to do my best to help him fulfill his three wishes. But no one released me, leaving me waiting in the cold darkness.
I began to become anxious and lost my bottom line. So I vowed again that no matter who rescued me, I would serve him as my master and serve him for the rest of my life. But even so, no one released me, Let me continue to wait in the cold darkness.
I started to get angry and irritable. I swore for the third time that no matter who rescued me, I would not thank him at all. I would only kill him in the cruelest way I could think of. Get rid of him. Why? It's simple, because he came too late, and I waited too long! But... But even so, no one rescued me. I waited, I could only wait. I waited too
long I lost track of time, gradually lost my memory, and gradually forgot the past. I began to become fearful and hateful. I vowed again: If I am saved, I will serve my rescuer as my master for the rest of my life, but I have one condition. That That is, he must be a powerful person, either in strength or wisdom. There must be one who surpasses me. Only such a person is worthy of being my master. Only such a person is worthy of me waiting so long to be released. !"
"So, do you understand?" The middle-aged noble man looked at Li He and asked.
"You mean, we have to prove ourselves to be powerful before we can become your masters?" Feier replied.
"Yes, very true."
"But what if we can't prove it? How will you treat us?" Weier asked, frowning slightly.
"Haha, it's very simple. I will kill you." The middle-aged noble man smiled, his smile full of coldness. "Weak people are not worthy of being my master, and they are not worthy of letting me wait for so long before being released!
" After the noble man finished speaking, he turned to look at Li He and said fiercely: "Do you understand what I said? If you don't understand anything, ask immediately. After a while, the situation may be different." Li He glanced at it and said
, He didn't rush to speak. He just silently took out a bottle of "Forbidden Blood", opened the cork and drank it. He adjusted the magic modified rifle "Ambition" to the easiest shooting state before speaking out.
"I have three questions." Li He said, "First, what is your origin and why were you locked up in the Pampas Box? Second, do you know the Blood Countess and what is your relationship with her? Third, you said that you want to prove that we are powerful, and you are willing to be the master. How to prove it specifically?" "
Three questions, I will answer you one by one." The middle-aged aristocratic man looked at Li He seriously, "First of all, My origin. I can tell you, but I hope you don't be afraid - I am actually a devil!"
"Devil?" Li He raised his eyebrows. He had seen records about the devil in the castle's collection of books, but the writing was very vague. The book says that the devil is a rare being with extraordinary power and wisdom, and is known for his cunning. They will try their best to lure humans into corruption, capturing human souls in the process to enhance their own power.
"Yes, I am the devil, and the devil is me." The devil in the appearance of a middle-aged aristocratic man spoke out, with a bit of lust, and proudly said, "I come from a hell full of death and degradation. I have an immortal body, extraordinary Wisdom, terrifying power!"
"Immortal body, extraordinary wisdom, terrifying power?" Li He repeated it in a low voice, thought for two seconds, and took out another bottle of "forbidden blood" from his pocket. The color is darker than the previous bottle, appearing purple-black, and it is a highly concentrated version.
He squinted his eyes, pulled out the stopper, drank it all, then looked at the devil and asked, "If you are as powerful as you say, how did you end up in the Pampas Box?" "Well
... This question is a bit difficult. In fact, I really don’t know how to get in. It took so long that I forgot the reason why I entered the box. I just remembered waiting, waiting, and waiting there. However, I will definitely think about it. If you figure it out, you will definitely 'repay' the person who imprisoned me. I swear in the name of the devil!" "
Okay. Then do you know the Blood Countess Elizabeth Grey, and what is your relationship with her?"
" Blood Countess Elizabeth Grey?" The devil showed a serious expression on his face, then frowned and shook his head, "The name seems familiar, but it's the same sentence. It's been too long and I can't remember it. Maybe give me some time and I can slow down. Remember it slowly."
"Okay, then the last question, you said you want to prove that you are better than you, how to prove it specifically?" "
This is a good question, this is the best question you have ever asked." The devil smiled after hearing this, "It's very simple, compete with me."
"Compete?"
"Yes. For example, if you want to prove that you are wiser than me, then I will answer my questions, and then ask me questions. There are three of you, I will ask you three questions, and you will ask me three questions. If you can answer my questions but I can't answer yours, it means you are wiser than me. Otherwise, it means you are stupid." "By the way." The devil added, "I'm asking
you The questions are very difficult and test your wisdom. I hope you are asking me the same questions. Don't use the words 'what is your name, what are the names of your father and grandfather'. That is an insult to me, and My reaction to insults is very strong, understand?!"
"I understand." Li He nodded lightly, "Then what is the difficult question that tests your wisdom that you want to ask?"
" What, you want to challenge now?"
"Isn't it possible? Or do you need to prepare?" "Of course
, I certainly don't need to prepare, because I have been preparing in the Pampas Box for too long. .
On the contrary, you came to accept my challenge without any preparation. I admire your courage.
However, courage will not make me soft-hearted. Next, use your wisdom to meet my challenge. "
Okay, please speak."
"Ahem, listen." The devil cleared his throat and became serious, "I have a question. A
long time ago, there was an ancient kingdom, and the kingdom had a beautiful capital. , the center of the royal capital is the royal palace. There is an extremely beautiful garden in the deepest part of the kingdom, and in the garden, there are a hundred strange trees growing. The first tree has only one leaf, and the second tree has only one leaf
. There are two leaves, the third tree has only three leaves... and so on, the hundredth tree has only one hundred leaves. My question is,
how many leaves do these one hundred trees have? You take a hundred breaths to answer!"
"Is it over?" Li He asked.
"It's over," replied the devil.
"There is no more content?"
"There is no more content, this is enough."
"..." Li He stared at the long silence.
"What?" The devil glanced at Li He, "You can't answer? Do you think it's too difficult? Haha, don't give up so quickly. I've given you enough time, you can still..." "5050 leaves.
" "Li He suddenly interrupted the devil's words.
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