Maiden, Please Banish the Demons

Bai Xian opened her eyes to the sight of pitch-black rock walls, the sensation of damp, stifling air, the barely audible sounds of breathing, and a hard wooden bed that made her back ache.

So, it wasn’t a dream after all.

She had crossed into this world three days ago. Unlike the stable life she once knew, this place was mired in chaos and unrest, infested by demons and evil spirits. The imperial court could only maintain order within certain cities; beyond their walls, it was the realm of monsters.

Unfortunately, the cave she’d appeared in after crossing over was deep in a remote wilderness, and its owner was a dog demon. She and the others here were nothing but livestock, raised for the demon’s consumption.

What did it mean to be livestock? It meant being penned up like pigs, ready to be devoured by evil spirits at any moment.

She sat up on the wooden board, strands of jet-black hair falling across her eyes. With a trace of irritation, she tied her long hair behind her head with a piece of string, ensuring it was secure before sighing with relief.

The rough wooden beds, nailed together with iron tacks, held not only her but many others. The vast cave was cramped with people, some as young as six or seven, others in the bloom of youth, all of them female.

The dog demon had a taste for tender, unspoiled flesh—virgins, one per day, no more, no less.

Three days ago, the thought of sharing a bed with so many young women might have thrilled Bai Xian. But her journey to this world had not only stripped her of her tranquil life,