Chapter 1877 - 516: Evenly Matched Spirits, Many Stories When Heroes Meet_4

No matter which one it is, they're all good stuff!

Looking at her smiling older brother, the obedient and sensible Vivian couldn't help but reveal a captivated expression, a morbid delight shimmering in her crimson eyes.

As expected of Lord Demon King, his smile is truly evil!

This... should be learned!

The esteemed Luoyan would never know what little notes Vivian had in her notebook, mainly because he was too polite and never peeked into others' diaries.

After finishing the discussion on worldly matters, the conversation quickly shifted to the core interest of the Demon King — the power of fear collected by the Maze Crystal.

In fact, that thing is essentially the power of faith.

Though Luoyan no longer needs to rely on that meager income, the expansion and maintenance of the maze still require some of it.

Especially as he is pondering how to make the maze one of the "miracles" of Thunder County, to integrate the Demon King title of Thunder County, completely solving the major flaw of the entire maze exploding once its core is destroyed.

By then, there would be no Faith Crystal to submit, and the maze of Thunder County would become something akin to the Clock Tower of Thunder City.

"... According to Hell's regulations, after deducting the losses for daily maintenance and expansion of the maze, all fully charged Faith Crystals must be submitted to the Demon God Temple."

As Luoyan looked thoughtfully at Mia, he continued speaking.

"Is there any way to keep those crystals?"

Upon hearing these words, Mia's lips curled into a charming arc, feeling immensely proud that Lorian finally needed her.

She gently tucked a strand of pink hair behind her ear, crossing her legs with the grace of the eldest lady of the Padric family.

"You can rest assured about this. Although the Demon King Management Department nominally oversees various mazes, it is ultimately just a secondary unit under the Ministry of Internal Affairs. For the Padric family, that department's threshold is no higher than our family's back garden."

"So is there a way?"

"Of course!"

Mia gave a confident smile, with the "bait" that just got hooked being thrown out as chum by an inexperienced angler.

"I'll have a word with the director. As long as the Demon King Management Department issues a report stating that the powerful maze of Thunder County is still in development and needs to retain strength to counter human invasion, the production of Faith Crystals can be rightfully withheld as 'construction loss.' It's not difficult."

Faith Crystals are strategic materials, and other demon kings are naturally trying to find ways to withhold them as well.

However, they have to bribe many demons at various stages, unlike the young lady of the Padric family who can coordinate everything with just a word.

Just watch, dear Lorian.

The weak and helpless humans can barely take a step in Demon City, so it's better to quickly align with the Padric family.

The tail beneath her skirt wagged gently, and Mia once again fell into those unrealistic fantasies. The filter from her student years was too deeply ingrained, making her unaware that a certain someone was no longer the weak and helpless human from before.

Yet, looking at the warmhearted Mia, Luoyan's face displayed a warm smile, sincerely saying.

"Thank you very much."

He knew Mia lacked a sense of security, so he gladly accepted her kindness. Appropriately accepting friendly gestures or asking someone for a small favor is also a social tactic of retreating to advance.

However, while Mia was pleased, a real family member was not happy, her envious sharp fang rubbing back and forth beneath her lip.

"Tch."

Vivian finally couldn't hold back, folding her arms, her crimson eyes full of disdain for "PY transactions."

Or rather, hostility towards a certain individual.

"It's cheeky to flaunt such trivial matters before the Colin family. The Padric family's efficiency is just so-so."

As she said this, the little overlord who ran amok in the Demon King Academy raised her chin, showing a "I can do it too" arrogant expression.

And it's not just boasting, she really could get it done.

She just needed to randomly find a minion to clarify the genealogy of the Maze Management Department's director and pick a demon child of a similar age, then punch them into submission.

In any case, even if the opponent went to her grandpa to complain, they'd have to bring gifts and two boxes of her favorite Minotaur Blood Plasma, smiling as they complimented her skills, while thanking her for this opportunity of being heard at a higher place.

Demon King Management Department?

Where did such crunchy cookies come from?

Vivian knew well that the Minister of War was her grandfather — Military Minister Caesar Colin's subordinate!

She's not truly naïve!

Luoyan took a sip of tea without commenting on this.

Solving problems with violence is a Colin family tradition, which is why the Colin family, known for producing so many lunatics, holds a position in Hell's Cabinet and why the more noble "Legendary Love King" Roxey Colin is not favored.

Yet, he never comments on the family affairs of his allies, just as he never discusses Lord Demon King's own issues with depraved demons.

Mia's smile froze on her face, her brow slightly twitching, yet she maintained the elegant charm of a "mature woman," unwilling to lower herself to the level of a brat.