"Buy! If you can't buy, then exchange! If you can't exchange, then steal! I can't just watch a Medusa end up like that!" – Emotions have gone out of control.

There are always interests between people, especially in more developed civilizations.

Greyska never wavered because of the kingdom's good food and drinks, and neither did I. But I had to prove that my "whatever" country was more advanced than the Kingdom of Inglesray. Just boasting about how "people in my country could already fly in the sky" was not enough.

Improving the cuisine could be a good start.

I used almost every recipe I could remember, relying on the most advanced kitchen in the entire kingdom to make a series of advanced dishes, from fried chicken to steamed dumplings.

But the lack of many ingredients was a big problem. The kingdom didn't even have things like soybeans, let alone soy sauce or soy milk. Fortunately, the kingdom had a process of pressing oil from nuts, known as "oil for everything," which allowed the palace nobles, who were used to "oven-made" food, to experience the charm of Chinese cuisine.

Eating well was not enough; dressing well was also important. As for clothing, I didn't have much expertise, but the kingdom had its own cotton industry. I simply suggested that the down feathers on poultry could be utilized for warmth.

As for housing, I couldn't even come up with a suggestion. People who lived in caves knew nothing about building houses.

When it came to transportation, that was the most interesting aspect of the kingdom. There was a circular track in the first-level region, running steam locomotives the size of buses. Not only were the dimensions similar, but the way they stopped at stations was also similar to buses. In addition, there were "cars" the size of carriages, also powered by steam.

How should I describe it? It seemed like the kingdom's technology had always remained in the steam-powered era. That's why I later wrote an article in my diary titled "On the Deformed Development of the Kingdom of Inglesray."

Through a period of interaction, I realized that the kingdom's magic and technology were in opposition. Only matters that magic couldn't solve were left to technology.

Especially when I was with the old men of the Magic Council, they didn't even need to use their hands to open doors – they used magic directly.

I wrote down everything I saw and heard in Chinese in my diary, and I never discussed my opinions of the kingdom with Greyska. After all, the kingdom was still a country, and it was impossible for me to understand its internal affairs in just a few days.

I offered all the help I could, except for military technology. I even taught them Arabic numerals. As for how much they could accept, it was none of my business. In any case, I would never reveal even the slightest bit of technology that could give the kingdom an advantage in fighting against monsters, such as Minie bullets, breech-loading rifles, and rear-loading cannons.

I changed clothes one after another, and in a month's time, we attended countless parties and banquets, but I remained sober, writing a diary almost every day for nearly three hundred days.

Luxurious and decadent nights after nights, I kept changing my way of boasting.

"That night, as soon as I made a bonfire, I heard the howl of a werewolf. The trees around me were torn apart by the darkness..."

"The succubus was incredibly fast; I couldn't even hit it with two shots. Thanks to my brother, he helped me in time..."

"Saprovore, it's a very terrifying monster. If you're not careful, you'll be devoured to the bones..."

The nobles of the kingdom were endlessly entertained by my fabricated tales of battling monsters, even turning the scar on my stomach from stabbing myself with a knife into a wound caused by a werewolf's claw. Greyska was also accustomed to embellishing my stories.

In this way, we gained status, wealth, and obtained things that the farmers of those third-level regions probably wouldn't have throughout their lives.

Even the most powerful and influential men would bow and salute to me respectfully.

Even the most noble and glamorous women would strip under a stack of hundred-dollar bills.

But the scent of powder and makeup made me increasingly nostalgic for the pungent smell in the cave.

Finally, as if punishment for my massive lies, everything began to distort.

"Mr. Raul, tonight there's a performance at the Royal Theater. I think you'll definitely like it!"

I couldn't remember which official extended the invitation to me, but anyways, two tickets with embossed seals were placed in an envelope and delivered to me and Greyska. Performances like these were mostly musicals, initially exciting but quickly getting tiresome after a few viewings. At that time, I didn't even think about the meaning behind the phrase "you'll definitely like it."

The Royal Theater was the pinnacle of the kingdom's art, with seating for two thousand people and many treasures of the kingdom inside. Greyska and I took our seats in a box on the second floor, right next to the military officer.

After the usual pleasantries, my superior told me there was something special today. We pretended to be excited, but in reality, we were bored. How special could a musical theater performance be?

After listening to the best soprano solo in the kingdom, the curtains closed, and it seemed like a special performance was about to begin. Ironically, the same soprano who performed just a few days ago in my bed, was now on stage.

Finally, the curtains opened again, and then I heard the howling of a werewolf...

I tried to remain calm, I tried to stay seated...

The werewolf was old with patches of missing fur, and a muzzle filled with an iron muzzle. Two soldiers in metal armor continued to whip the werewolf with their whips, while a robed person, likely a magician, was there to prevent the werewolf from harming anyone. But how could a werewolf like this harm anyone?

Its front paws were pierced with bones, locked together using an iron shackle. Its hind legs were connected to two massive iron blocks with shackles. Every movement caused the werewolf to endure the pain of the metal rubbing against its flesh. Its ankles were worn and bald, showing signs of enduring torture for a long time. Apart from the fur, it looked as thin as a human...

With each lash, the elderly and emaciated werewolf howled while the audience cheered...

Finally, the werewolf started to cough, its back covered in fresh bloodstains...

My head was spinning; the grand theater seemed to have transformed into a monstrous being, and I found myself trapped in its belly, slowly being digested by the audience's heartless applause.

Grave, much calmer than me, discreetly pinched my arm.

Hold on, Chen Laowu, don't ruin everything with impulsiveness!

I took a deep breath, not really listening to what my superior was saying, just nodding along absentmindedly.

The werewolf was dragged away, and then a Medusa was driven by a whip onto the stage...

A Medusa...

That was a Medusa...

Damn, it was a Medusa!

I didn't want to look, but I couldn't tear my eyes away.

Its tail, devoid of color, was evenly adorned with two iron rings.

The rings were connected by iron chains, and at the end of the chains hung two heavy iron balls.

Every slight movement of Medusa's tail caused it to deform due to the weight.

Its upper body was filthy and naked, with its arms bound by several loops of iron chains.

Why are you keeping your eyes closed?

Quickly use petrification magic...

Oh, you're not keeping your eyes closed, your eyes have been sewn shut...

Laowu, stay calm, stay calm, you must stay calm...

Don't act rashly at a time like this.

...

Stay calm, my ass!

Fuck your ancestors for eighteen generations!

Beneath me was a luxurious seat in the kingdom, but it felt like sitting on pins and needles.

If I had the power of a werewolf, I would have crushed the armrest of the chair long ago.

Since witnessing Night Fall Town being ravaged by the military, I had never been so enraged before.

"Mr. Raul isn't feeling well and wants to use the restroom..."

Finally, just before I was about to explode, Grave helped me stand up, greeted the officer, and pushed me towards the exit.

"Raul, what's wrong with you!"

"What's wrong with me? Can't you see? Ah?"

Finding a corner with no one around, I roared at Grave.

"This is in the kingdom!"

"What's wrong with the kingdom? Am I afraid of the kingdom?"

"Then what can you do? I understand, I know you..."

"I want to save her!"

"What can you use to save her? Do you know how many armies the kingdom has?"

"Then buy it! I'll buy it no matter the cost!"

"Can you buy a monster? Who would buy a monster! Stay calm, Raul!"

"Buy it! If I can't buy it, then I'll trade for it! If I can't trade for it, then I'll snatch it! I can't just watch a Medusa become like that!"

I almost threw Grave into the wall with all my force.

"What the fuck do you know?"

"Let me tell you, every Medusa is my family! It's true now, and it will be in the future!"

"Listen, kid, I've lived this long, and it's worth it. I've gotten through everything, isn't it just my life?"

"Go back and bring me the gun, if you don't want to die with me, then leave the kingdom immediately."

The two of us sat on the ground. In fact, the best show to watch is called "Life".

"Brother, let me accompany you to the end of this play..."

Gary smiled, his eyes slightly red.

That was the real final scene between me and Gary.

These monsters are considered national property, theoretically belonging to the Magic Council. But in the kingdom, money can really shake all authority except the king.

"The two of us have never seen Medusa, so we wanted to buy one to play with." Gary and I came up with this excuse and made a purchase request to the Magic Council. The price went from five thousand directly to twenty thousand, and I didn't even blink. Considering our experience and status, as well as the temptation of the huge sum of money, the old men in the Magic Council actually agreed.

After buying this Medusa, we were almost penniless. Fortunately, we had made some small gains from gambling with the nobles before.

Medusa was put into a large cage, and a carriage was also given to us as a bonus. We signed some documents, probably stating that if Medusa harmed anyone, we would be held responsible. To avoid causing any commotion among the citizens, we secretly transported Medusa to the basement of a grocery store in the middle of the night. The two of us, me and Gary, carried a sleeping Medusa along with two large iron balls, panting heavily.

Although I don't know whether to call you a younger sister-in-law or an older sister-in-law, but please rest assured, no one will harm you anymore.