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Chapter 135 - 55: Monster Permit

Chapter 135: Chapter 55: Monster Permit

After finishing her last chicken leg at Yunhai Academy, Jiuyue packed her luggage contentedly and set off on her journey down the mountain.

The journey was straightforward, no longer needing to hide inside a painting or be tucked into a Crane’s wings.

Her destination was the train station on the outskirts of Yunlong City. Every passenger heading to the Imperial Court had to go through exceedingly complex procedures and several layers of identity verification before being permitted to board the express train to the Imperial Court.

Jiuyue too once harbored grand ambitions of storming into the Imperial Court, taking the Prime Monarch hostage, and using that to demand the Extraterrestrials hand over a person.

Just like the saying in the books goes, "Hold the emperor to command the princes."

How heroic!

However, after her three rejected applications to visit the Imperial Court, this magnificent plan ended before it could begin.

"Monster identity permit?"

Duan Mingyuan glanced at the card Jiuyue was holding. It was roughly the same size as a citizen identity card, but the information recorded on it was significantly more detailed.

The photo of Jiuyue made her look a few years younger than she was now, an image of pure innocence.

The books were right, Fox Demons are adept at disguising themselves.

Anyone looking at the information on this permit would only think that Jiuyue was a country girl who had just left her hometown to make a living in the city, untainted by the big city and retaining the innocence only found in the mountains, which inspired a feeling of compassion.

But in reality, this little fox was planning terrorist attacks.

To date, she had planned or been involved in at least two terrorist activities and even killed a reserve member of Long Branch, rightfully earning her place as one of the Star Zone’s most dangerous wanted criminals.

According to Duan Mingyuan’s years of surfing the net, over seventy percent of the men in Yunlong City could not resist Jiuyue’s pitiful eyes. As soon as she spoke, they would unhesitatingly take her home.

Duan Mingyuan was no exception.

This time, he was at the average level for Yunlong City.

"I was much shorter back then."

Seeing Duan Mingyuan’s interest, Jiuyue handed over the permit.

It boldly stated, "Gentle and kind, no record of harming others, suitable for service industries, such as waiter, receptionist, salesperson, secretary, etc."

"Monsters are different from humans, there’s no legal working age; as long as they come to the city, jobs can be arranged for them, and it seems the big cities actually welcome monsters."

Duan Mingyuan was noncommittal, "Of course they welcome them."

Most monsters come from the mountains, haven’t seen much of the world, and possess the hardship-bearing spirit that bosses love, and, more importantly, are especially easy to appease. Offering big promises works wonders on monsters, as long as you dare to promise, they’re willing to believe.

You’d be hard-pressed to find cheaper labor than monsters.

From Duan Mingyuan’s observation of Jiuyue, this little Fox Demon who had already adapted to city life still had no concept of wages. In her mind, as long as she made enough money for her daily chicken expenses, she was completely satisfied.

Before she left Yunhai Academy, she had long envied Mo Song’s ability.

The Old Dean was simply a human-shaped chicken leg producing machine!

"Who issues this certificate to you, and is there a specific department for Monster certification?"

"It’s issued by Da Jiang. In the past, the Royal Hunting Court would award certificates to well-behaving monsters. As long as one has the permit, they can live in the city of their choosing, but they can’t cause disturbances with their Monster identity, or the Royal Hunting Court would immediately confiscate the certificate and send the offending monster back."

Reminded by Jiuyue, Duan Mingyuan did recall this.

She, Li Hua, and Mr. Hei Yu were of the same batch, and their curriculum focused on domestic science and how to adapt to city life.

Jiuyue went on to say, "If you don’t want to be a companion monster, you can also seek jobs based on the recommendations on the permit, for instance, delivery and courier industries really like bird species monsters. During school, bird species monsters were highly sought after, usually getting hired by businesses even before graduating."

As a bird enthusiast, she naturally paid more attention to her bird species classmates’ whereabouts.

Only, her views on what types of jobs to take had always differed from those of the Royal Hunting Court.

She thought that birds were better suited for the food industry.

"Eh, did teacher Jiuyue also receive invitations from companies when you were at school?"

Ning Ruyue asked curiously, as she felt someone like teacher Jiuyue was more fit to grace the big screen, beautiful enough to be targeted by talent scouts just walking on the street.

Ning Ruyue considered her own looks to score above nine out of ten, but compared to a real Fox Demon, the difference was still vast.

Perhaps it was a matter of racial talent, but aside from attractiveness, Jiuyue seemed to possess an indescribable allure that made people unconsciously fond of her, and for some reason, this allure had become more and more evident recently.

In the future, Jiuyue’s husband...

Which was Mr. Mingyuan, might not withstand it.

"Yes, it’s those written on the license."

Jiuyue nodded, the most irresistible offer being from a chicken product company to be their brand ambassador, the job involving shooting covers and commercials for the company, as well as participating in live tasting events for new products.

But she ultimately declined the invitation with a heavy heart and headed to Yunlong City.

"However, the organization is now in decline, and even if Monsters cause disturbances locally, the Royal Hunting Court can no longer dispatch hunters to capture them."

This subtly sent a signal to the Monsters everywhere.

No one was able to manage them anymore.

"For ordinary people, Monsters are still very dangerous, and if they are pushed too hard, they may act out and cause injuries."

As she said this, Jiuyue grinned at Ning Ruyue, showing her sharp teeth, along with the claws on her hands — this was also part of the ’Magical Monsters’ class. Before leaving the academy, she followed suit and entrusted Crane Yunlin Miss to take over the class for a while, "Generally speaking, Monsters are much stronger than humans, and often have sharp teeth and claws."

This Duan Mingyuan could testify to.

Not only were ordinary people vulnerable to Monster attacks, but even members of the "Long Branch" reserve team clad in company armor were no match.

But there was one scientific puzzle that constantly troubled him.

How did Monsters have such immense strength while being light and supple?

He often lifted and carried Jiuyue around, and never felt this little Fox Demon had any strength in her.

Ning Ruyue voiced her concerns, "Then, won’t these Monsters pose a threat to society?"

She never knew about these things.

But if she was to succeed the throne in the future, she had to consider all potential threats.

"That’s why we need to rebuild the Royal Hunting Court, and if it gets recognition from the Imperial Court, the Royal Hunting Court will become an official and lawful organization."

Jiuyue smiled gently, her face as warm and kind as the evaluations on her license, as though she was filled with immense love for this undertaking, "Making this world more harmonious and stable is the goal of us all."

As if!

She’d cheer with a cola if someone blew up the company building.

However, rebuilding the Royal Hunting Court was Mr. Mingyuan’s goal, and that made it her goal as well.

As the Evil Spirit Queen, her visit to the Imperial Court was on a mission to change the outcome of cooperation between the Royal Hunting Court and the company. If she could reach a consensus with the Imperial Court and become an official institution, it would solve all the current problems.

Of course, this was predicated on the assumption that the new Prime Monarch was a wise ruler.

The books always said it best, brainwashing has to start from young.

As they spoke, an announcement came from the platform.

"Dear passengers, the Peach Oil train heading to the Imperial Court will soon arrive at the station. Please take your belongings and proceed to the ticket check."