Chapter 2

Compared to the Tanar'ri, Obyrith is a high-class demon.

Firstly, their origins are different. The Tanar'ri, which now spread throughout the Abyss, were initially created as a batch of Galds. Most of them are later transformed from fallen souls, step by step, into Zaks.

It's like those larvae eating each other, accumulating enough energy to become the lowest-level demon. The source of these larvae is fallen souls, which come from evil humans.

After a lifetime of burning, killing, and plundering in the main plane, they will fall into the Abyss and turn into big bugs. They either eat each other or are eaten as snacks by already grown demons.

As previously mentioned, this is the standard process for the birth of a Tanar'ri demon.

So, to avoid becoming a bug to be crushed, one must be a law-abiding good child.

Next, let's talk about the Obyrith.

Why is the Obyrith considered higher-class than the Tanar'ri? Because the origin of the Obyrith is much stronger.

In the chaos of the Abyss, the most chaotic, violent, and disordered consciousness created the most terrifying monsters in the world—the Obyrith, the direct descendants of the Abyssal Will.

It is said that before the universe was created, the Obyrith already existed. These powerful Abyssal demons are what we're talking about.

As the original inhabitants of the Abyss, the Obyrith demons were once incredibly powerful, leading the charge against the gods of the Toril universe (approximately). Of course, they ultimately failed.

However, this does not diminish the value of the name Obyrith. The innate abilities of an Obyrith demon are far stronger than those of a Tanar'ri.

After regaining his "normal" state, the protagonist decided to carefully consider his path. To survive and thrive in this chaotic and bottomless Abyss, to become a plane lord, a demon prince, and to marry Mekanisht, he needed to plan carefully.

So, the protagonist opened his character sheet.

On his character sheet, it read "Race: Obyrith, Quasit."

The Quasit part can be ignored for now, as the protagonist cannot remain a Quasit forever. The Obyrith, however, will accompany him for life, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Due to either incomplete transformation or some other mishap, the protagonist's Obyrith form did not inherit all the attributes of a full Obyrith demon.

He lacked the extremely powerful "Mad Form," which makes others fear and turn into idiots at a glance. He also lacked the rapid healing ability, which allows him to regrow a new tentacle after it is cut off.

The protagonist, who had not played this world's game in his previous life, did not understand these intricacies and would have cursed the Abyssal Will for being a cheat.

However, to be fair, being able to ascend from a weak Tanar'ri to an Obyrith—albeit an incomplete one—was already a sign of the Abyssal Will's favor.

Moreover, he still possessed other powerful abilities of the Obyrith.

He was immune to all poisons and had a strong mind, making him immune to mind-affecting magic. He wouldn't turn into an idiot from a single mind-control spell or kneel to a charming demon.

He also had a resistance of 10 to acid, fire, and cold, ensuring he wouldn't be instantly killed by weak spells from weak mages.

He possessed a constant True Seeing spell, a powerful 6th-level arcane spell that allowed him to see through all invisibility and illusions. Any foolish rogue or mage who dared to sneak around using invisibility would be taught a lesson.

Lastly, he had the ability to read minds, which would be useful for impressing and seducing others.

However, the protagonist thought it best to keep this ability turned off most of the time, especially in the Abyss, where negative emotions like "kill, kill, kill" and "fuck, fuck, fuck" could drive him insane.

Although demons are, in a sense, all insane, the protagonist, influenced by the Abyssal Will, had become very spirited...

By the way, did I mention the term "character sheet"?

Yes, this is a game-like term and is also the protagonist's golden leg.

Yes, many readers complain that the protagonist's golden finger is actually a golden leg. So, let me make it clear—this is a golden leg, and if you don't like it, you can bite me. Ahahaha...

Okay, I'm sorry, forgive me, readers. It was just a joke, don't take it too seriously.

Now, the protagonist is a Quasit.

The protagonist is an Obyrith.

The protagonist, although an Obyrith, is still a Quasit.

Although it was mentioned earlier that Obyriths are high-class, born from the Abyssal Will, and each one is unique and extraordinary, the protagonist is a transformed Quasit.

After the transformation, he retained some characteristics of the Tanar'ri demon. The most significant characteristic is that he still follows the Tanar'ri demon's advancement system.

Speaking of the advancement system, do you remember a movie from your childhood about a monk with three hairs on his head joining the army and fighting for his country? There was a rap in the movie that perfectly captured the essence of the advancement system.

It went something like this:

First, you join as a private, your immediate superior is the squad leader, above the squad leader is the platoon leader, above the platoon leader is the company leader, and so on, up to the general. Although the ranks of demons are different, the protagonist, based on his past experience, realized that it was probably similar.

The demon advancement system is roughly as follows: larvae eat each other, and when they have eaten enough, they become Quasits. The weakest Quasits kill and accumulate experience to become Babaus, Succubi, or other mid-level demons.

Not everyone can advance. Many cannon fodder must die to select a lucky one.

Several Quasits might not produce a mid-level Babau or Succubus, and several Babaus or Succubi might produce a single Manes. Then, they must continue to climb, becoming Succubi, Incubi, Flails, Six-Armed Serpent Demons, and finally the most powerful Balors.

In the eyes of the true "big shots," the lords of the Abyss, Balors are just trash that can be easily crushed by a single avatar... However, a Balor is equivalent to a legendary figure. This world is indeed very, very cruel.

Incidentally, the devils in the Nine Hells, although similar to demons and having a similar hierarchy, have a much harder time advancing.

This is not because they need more experience, but because they need special conditions.

To advance, they need to submit a report to their superior.

Submit a report—what a pain!

If the superior does not approve, they cannot advance—this is the most absurd and ridiculous thing in the multiverse! Indeed, the lawful evil are all hypocrites who should die!

As a chaotic... chaotic good Quasit, the protagonist felt a deep disdain, dissatisfaction, and disgust for the Nine Hells at this moment.

The hierarchy determines the combat power and potential of demons. In simple terms, the higher the rank, the stronger the demon.

Of course, in the past, a platoon might not necessarily beat a squad, and a division might not necessarily beat a regiment. Just like the small-scale war that occurred in the highlands in 1962, where a squad occasionally defeated a regiment. Although rare, it is possible.

Therefore, in this world, a low- to mid-level demon occasionally defeating a high-level demon is also possible, though rare.

Moreover, the measure of strength in this world is not just the hierarchy but also the class level. Class level is equally important and is part of the combat power.

A Quasit with a 21st-level legendary warrior class would be killed by a Balor without a class.

However, a 21st-level legendary warrior Manes could easily kill a Balor without a class.

The Quasit can never become a legendary warrior; this is just an example.

Therefore, nothing is absolute, and anything is possible. The protagonist, at this moment, felt he could become a god, defeat the current demon prince Demogorgon, become a demon prince, marry Mekanisht, and conquer the endless planes...

But it's not really possible.

Okay, things must be done step by step. The story must be told bit by bit. The protagonist might become powerful and great in the future, but now he is just a low-level, classless Quasit, who can be killed by a Balor with a single slap or stomp.

Fortunately, compared to most true Quasits, who have an intelligence score of 2 to 3, the protagonist has an advantage.

The protagonist has a soul from another world. Being a穿越者 (穿越者 means "穿越者" in Chinese, which can be translated as "穿越者" in English, but in this context, it means "a person who has traveled through time or space"), his intelligence reached a normal human level of 10. Although influenced by the Abyssal Will, he can still act like a normally intelligent being.

Thinking about this, the protagonist felt tears streaming down his face. He began to think unconsciously:

"Long live the穿越 (穿越 means "穿越" in Chinese, which can be translated as "穿越" in English, but in this context, it means "time or space travel")! Long live the穿越者 (穿越者 means "穿越者" in Chinese, which can be translated as "穿越者" in English, but in this context, it means "a person who has traveled through time or space")! Being able to穿越 (穿越 means "穿越" in Chinese, which can be translated as "穿越" in English, but in this context, it means "time or space travel") is truly a blessing.

Although I ate a mouthful of bugs right away.

Although I was stomped into a pancake by a fat guy.

Although my racial attributes were strangely modified by the Abyssal Will, making me very spirited.

Although I have to struggle for my life every day in this hellhole, and I might die at any moment.

—But,

But I still want to thank you!

—Can you send me home? Really, I don't think I fit here. Although larvae are really delicious, better than McDonald's or KFC, it's because you modified my sensory organs, you bastard!

Although the Succubi, Incubi, and other demons are more attractive than women in my past life, having sex with them could be fatal. Really, I thank you, although I always complain about low wages, poor living conditions, and not finding a girlfriend, I still want to go back. I'm sorry, really, please, wuwu..."

So, the protagonist cried.

However, no miracle occurred. He remained in the same place, and the larvae corpses, which were left after being juiced, still smelled sweet. He was still an Obyrith's shame, a low-level Quasit.

So, the protagonist gathered his spirit and decided to start. Start an adventure, a journey, a legend!

—But first, he decided to clean up the larvae corpses.

—Leaving them there would be a waste.

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