Chapter 1995 - 539: The Hyena Follows Along_7

To be honest, Luo Yan felt quite reassured when he discovered this.

Although he often taught his pawns some unconventional tactics, he was always good to those around him.

He was very glad that the "kitty" he accidentally picked up outside the Maze could make friends in this world filled with hatred.

As he was thinking this, those emerald eyes had already turned toward him at some point.

"Co, Colin..."

A faint blush adorned her porcelain-like cheeks, standing out even more under the silver hair.

Her index finger was twisting the hem of her clothes, her gaze occasionally evasive, yet she couldn't help but steal glances at him, and finally, she managed to say.

"Are you, are you okay..."

Watching Erin with her flushed face, Theresa smiled with an aunt-like affection, and Edward's expression was much the same.

The two seemed to have tasted the sweet and sticky flavor from the gradually thickening air.

Only Sarah hadn't tasted it because she knew everything.

"I'm very well," said Luo Yan, an experienced Demon King well-tested by enchanting demons. He wasn't shy like a girl, but his pace still involuntarily paused for two seconds.

"...Especially after seeing you again, knowing you've returned safely, I can finally rest peacefully."

This was the truth.

Every night after knowing Erin would return, he hadn't slept well and eventually sat up to meditate.

Perhaps the Hero truly bore Divine Power to restrain the Demon King.

But maybe he, who was skilled in "feigned cooperation," wasn't adept at dealing with "sincerity."

Erin's face turned as red as an apple, seemingly about to emit steam from her ears. She opened and closed her mouth for a long time without uttering a single word.

Seeing his sister's expression, Edward chuckled lightly to ease the situation.

"Seems like this old man is in the way a bit."

With that, he adjusted his bow tie, winked at Colin with a look of "it's up to you now."

"I should leave this space to the young ones... The flattering voices in the banquet hall are still waiting for me. You take your time talking."

Saying this, he patted Colin's shoulder like a father in his prime, walked happily into the City Hall doors, leaving the space under the sunset for the reunion of the two.

Sarah pondered if she should also excuse herself, but Theresa had already gently tugged on her sleeve and mouthed.

'You want to eat fish, right? I'll take you there.'

Ha...

Seeing cat ears made people assume this creature must love fish; humans truly are arrogant.

Strictly speaking, Sarah had no particular favorite food.

If it was something fed by Lord Demon King, she would enjoy eating even roasted mouse tails. Conversely, watching the Demon King eat noodles she cooked, she too could happily chase Taufu around several times.

She didn't wish for Theresa's "scheme" to succeed, but seeing Lord Demon King seemingly enjoying himself, she reluctantly decided to "feign cooperation."

After all, the night following dusk was still long.

Thus, Sarah followed behind Theresa into the banquet hall, leaving only two people in front of the City Hall doors.

No longer able to suppress her emotions, Erin threw herself into the embrace she longed for day and night, letting actions replace words.

Since the farewell at Twilight City, she had so many words she wanted to confide to him, including the melancholy of holding on through the dark night, the longing that supported her to endure...

And also, perhaps, a somewhat superficial thankfulness; she knew well within her heart that he had done much for her and for Campbell Duchy over the past year.

All these emotions surged to her throat, ultimately transforming into a heartfelt statement—

"I missed you so much."

Feeling the warm trembles dissolve against his chest, Luo Yan found himself momentarily motionless, forgetting those flirtatious lines.

"I did too..."

He gently patted Erin's shoulder, letting time flow quietly under the twilight.

Seeing how hard the Hero had worked, this Demon King decided not to act out today.

"Welcome home."