Evil Dragon: The young dragon I picked up keeps planning on becoming an empress

Why did I never realize Death God Solomon had a knack for comedy before?

A genuine Fruit of Wisdom, and his first comment is, "Is this disguised as poop, you know?" He doesn't even play with his own dragon dung, how would he find time to mess with this Reaper?

Probably recognized that the fruit I teleported was the Fruit of Wisdom, felt a bit embarrassed and tried to lighten up his excitement and nerves with a joke.

Even being polite about it.

"Don't be embarrassed, giving you the Fruit of Wisdom is to help you become a Level 6 Death God quickly. Also, you've been pretty good to me, and I'd like to return the favor when appropriate. Don't feel burdened, in my heart, our relationship isn't just a simple hierarchy.

We're friends. Accept this gift from a friend openly, don't be awkward. I've never refused your favors, nor have I ever felt embarrassed."

Lance broke into laughter at Death God Solomon's emotional state, it's just a Fruit of Wisdom, no need to make such a fuss.

He never had been polite with Death God Solomon.

"Hehe, no wonder you're my favorite partner, but... this Fruit of Wisdom... did you get it through legal means, or did you... resort to unsavory methods?"

As the last sentence fell, Death God Solomon's tone grew slightly more solemn, "If you obtained it through unsavory methods, I can't accept this Fruit of Wisdom, as it is an artifact of the Goddess of Wisdom and the power of the Temple of the Goddess of Wisdom in the Human World…"

I understand a bit, the personnel of the Temple of the Goddess of Wisdom... like Holy Knights, Dragon Knights... the Pope, these people are very powerful, and an Apprentice Reaper is no match for them, although you're an Intern Reaper...

But if these high-level divine personnel took notice of you, it wouldn't be a good thing.

You don't have to overly fear the personnel of the Temple of the Goddess of Wisdom. If necessary, you can reveal your identity as an Intern Reaper."

At this point, Death God Solomon's tone carried a hint of pride.

Apprentice Reapers, Intern Reapers might not stand a chance against Temple Knights, but after revealing their identity to the Temple personnel, the Temple personnel wouldn't dare harm Apprentice or Intern Reapers.

Of course, nothing is absolute, some stubborn divine personnel, unaware of the implications of the terms Apprentice Reaper and Intern Reaper, might act on those contracted with Hell.

In such cases, Hell would send a higher-level Death God to negotiate with the Temple personnel.

Temple personnel aren't apprehensive of them from Hell because those from the Temple directly enter Heaven after death and are reborn from there.

"Wait, being an intern Reaper might not guarantee your safety, just tell them you're a Level 1 Death God from Hell. If they don't believe you, use the Grim Reaper's Scythe to contact me, and I'll prove your identity."

"..."

Death God Solomon sure thinks a lot, said so much, and it's all useless to him.

"Wait a minute, you know the Valkyrie, just mention her and the personnel of the Temple of the Goddess of Wisdom won't dare to mess with you.

Wait... was this Fruit of Wisdom given to you by the Valkyrie?"

"No need for wild guesses, just eat it in peace. Do I look like the type who loves breaking rules and regulations?"

"???"

That question... is a bit sharp.

In his heart, Lance really wasn't one to break rules; even in Hell, when mortals from the Human World sign the Death God Contract, there's a cursory investigation into their activities.

Lance was no exception; during his investigation, the report given by the department was... clean background, helpful, and even self-sacrificing...

No dirt, when Lance signed as an Intern Reaper, the department didn't even vet him, just approved directly.

The day before yesterday, when I applied for him to become a Level 1 Death God, I needed some of his details, I went to the department to retrieve them, and they had locked Lance's information...

There's only one possible explanation: Lance has come to the attention of higher-ups in Hell.

Damn...

Is some high-level Death God trying to poach him?

Shameless!

I want to see which shameless one dares to blatantly poach his corner.

Lance is a Reaper he values highly, without a single doubt!

In his future plans, Lance would become his right hand man, perhaps even his equal.

Poach Lance.

Dream on!

"Alright, how you got the Fruit of Wisdom, I won't ask anymore, but there's something I need to tell you in advance."

"What is it?"

"Some high-level Death God in Hell has noticed you, might try to poach you, I'm telling you... if a high-level Death God contacts you, let me know beforehand, and I'll help you judge if that high-level Death God is worth following.

If they're worth following, you can go if you want. If not, I'll make it clear to you. If you don't know how to refuse, you can say this Second-level Death God Solomon is keeping you, and if there's any issue, let that high-level Death God come to me."

???

A high-level Death God has noticed him?

No way, how could a nobody human catch the attention of a high-level Death God?

Poaching him...

It must be because of his assistance to Venus that he caught the eye of some high-level Death God.

No more thinking.

So what if it's a high-level Death God?

If he doesn't want to, surely the high-level Death God couldn't come to the Human World and forcibly take him away?