Amid Satan Ye’s expectant gaze and Hilena’s inquisitive expression, Yila returned from the side of the Magma Lake, saying, "The fishing elder brother was unexpectedly enthusiastic... It seems that whether it’s the Main Plane or Hell, things are the same in this regard."
Indeed, although it was unclear whether any fish could be caught in the Magma Lake, the demons who took the bus to this seemingly deserted place to fish did provide Yila with plenty of answers to his questions.
They, of course, spoke the Universal Language...
"I have a rough understanding of the situation... Currently, Hell is under the continuous rule of the Demon Hall, even though the Three Demon Gods have left."
Yila said this as he pointed to a stone pillar nearby and remarked, "Just as I thought, those creatures called ’Cat Cars’ are unique ’public transportation’ in Hell, and they are an evolutionary route of the Demon Worm."
Satan Ye’s eyes immediately lit up at this revelation.
"So, do the Cat Cars need a very hot environment? Or can they only survive in Hell?"
As Satan Ye said this, Hilena also thought of something. She exclaimed with some surprise, "To think we could gain such information! In that case... if we let the Cat Cars run back and forth within the Demon Control Area..."
Although Hilena thought a bit later than Satan Ye, it still surprised Yila. The logic was indeed sound.
*Imagine it*, if smooth cement roads connected all the territories like a network, with Cat Cars speeding along them, it would take just half an hour to travel from one territory to another.
Traveling from one end of the Demon King Territory to the other would only take a fraction of the time it does now.
In times of war, hundreds of Cat Cars could reach the battlefield in no time, unloading the tightly packed Demon King’s army... In any war, mobility is crucial.
Even in trade, such efficiency could rapidly amass wealth.
"I also asked about this. Cat Cars have no special environmental requirements and need very little food. It’s hard to believe that at such speed, they only need to eat two or three small fish a day."
Yila said this with a smile, thinking that Cat Cars were the perfect ’bus.’ "The only issue is that the Cat Cars can’t handle obstacles. They can’t avoid them, and rough or bumpy roads would affect their speed."
However, the three knew that for the Demon King Territory, which mastered ’cement,’ such limitations were negligible.
"So, how do we get Cat Cars?"
Satan Ye asked, eyeing the bulky package Yila was carrying. "Mr. Yila, didn’t you guess this already? Is that why you brought gold coins to buy them?"
"Hahaha~ I was thinking of buying the Underground Demon King City... Since we are quite wealthy now, it’s best to avoid troubles by trading if the demons living in that castle agree."
Yila chuckled and tousled Satan Ye’s hair, saying, "I also found out the location of the Underground Demon King City... As for the Cat Cars, we need to ask the Blood Pool Craftsman."
The so-called ’Blood Pool’ referred to the Demon Blood Pool in the Demon King Territory, which produced Demon Worms that transformed into Little Demons. But there were many different Blood Pools that could turn Demon Worms into various forms.
For example, Yila learned about the ’Giant Beast Blood Pool,’ which could evolve Demon Worms into Cat Cars, Cerberus (Hellhounds), or Fenrir-like creatures.
While Yila explained this, a huge Cat Car appeared in the distance, running towards them... Yila pointed and said, "Let’s go, let’s get on and find the Blood Pool Craftsman."
The Blood Pool Craftsman specialized in creating and modifying Blood Pools to ensure the Demon Worms evolved along fixed routes... In other words, gold coins could solve the problem here.
The Demon King Territory really did not lack gold coins now.
As the two grappled with their first Cat Car ride, building up their mental fortitude, the Cat Car with black markings on its tail stopped and lay down in front of them... Then, the carriage opened, and the stairway was lowered.
It seemed no demons were getting off, but since the three of them were waiting there, the Cat Car assumed they were boarding.
Yila led the way, and the somewhat clueless Hilena and Satan Ye followed closely, as if worried they might be left behind.
Riding the Cat Car was different from public transportation Yila had experienced in his previous life. There was no need to automatically deduct credit points or use any currency... the operational costs were very low.
"Clang, clang, clang~"
With the steps retracting and the doors closing, Hilena and Satan Ye noticed Yila sitting comfortably in the seat and followed suit.
After a slight jolt, their eyes wandered to the interior layout... It resembled an elongated carriage with long seats on both sides for passengers.
*Honestly,* they initially thought the inside would be filled with blood and intestines, like inside a cat’s stomach, but it was quite normal... or rather, quite comfortable.
The location might be quite remote even in Hell, so there weren’t many other demons onboard. Those in traditional infernal attire (suits) sat further away, eyes closed and resting.
"Mr. Yila, you seem quite skilled..."
Satan Ye whispered, and Hilena nodded in agreement, looking curious. Yila’s actions were indeed skillful, not just from talking to the fishing demons.
"Yes, I’ve seen something similar before."
Hilena softly repeated Yila’s words...
Yila said, looking at the scenery flashing outside. He realized the Cat Car was unexpectedly stable, not feeling at all like being on a living creature... He nodded and responded to the two—
"A long, long time ago."