Chapter 2005 - 541: No Matter Who Is the Loser, It Won't Be the Demon King_5

Finding some sense of security in Colin's voice, Erin took a deep breath, but the voice was still filled with unease.

"I'm not worried that people will forget me, I just feel... everything here seems to have changed overnight, and I can't quite recognize it."

"Thunder City didn't change like this overnight."

Luo Yan looked at the jungle of red bricks in the distance, smiled faintly, and said.

"People first compact the mud beneath their feet, gradually learn to build sewers to hide the stench, and finally plant flowers by the roadside. It's a long and interesting process, and even more interesting, we'll witness more astonishing changes and even more amazing legends... Everything is just beginning."

Immersed in the incredible dream Colin depicted, Erin couldn't help but hold her breath and subconsciously asked.

"...Such as?"

"Such as..."

Luo Yan was about to casually paint a grand picture to make the little stars in Erin's eyes shine brighter, but he saw two familiar carriages appear at the end of the road.

One bore the emblem of the Campbell Royal Family, while the other bore the Colin family's Purple Moon. Their appearance immediately sparked commotion in front of the station.

Alright.

What's meant to come has come.

Looking at the agitated crowd and the two carriages drawing closer, the smile on Luo Yan's face didn't stiffen but became more graceful as he adjusted his sleeve.

The true Demon King remains elegant at all times—

Unless he's truly at the breaking point.

"Coo~ Coo—!"

As soon as the carriage stopped, before the door could open, a dark shadow rushed over like a raven returning to its nest.

However, just as she was about to crash into the Demon King's embrace, Vivian suddenly remembered something and halted abruptly in front of him.

Her ruby-like eyes wandered nervously, her head lowered, staring at her shoe tips, appearing as though waiting to be scolded for doing something wrong, yet she wasn't completely fearful, maybe even a bit... expectant?

Luo Yan looked at the pretending-to-be-innocent Vivian, intending to give her a stern lesson. But unfortunately, that blush of shy red suddenly flashed before his eyes.

The Demon King ultimately favored gentleness over harshness, especially given the current delicate atmosphere.

If he made things clear now, it would not only embarrass him but also be too cruel for Miss Erin.

It seemed to be her first kiss, just taken away like that... Even if it was only a mental transaction, Luo Yan felt it was a bit excessive.

He's quite the pure-hearted person.

Maybe... they could pretend nothing happened?

Silence persisted between them for a few seconds.

Seeing that Luo Yan showed no reaction and no anticipated punishment, Vivian finally relaxed, the stone in her heart dropped.

However, an inexplicable sense of loss surged within her immediately.

Could it be... Brother hasn't actually noticed?

But it shouldn't be... At that time, he obviously softened instantly and even pushed the half-obliging Erin away, didn't he?

As Vivian bit her lip, caught in self-doubt and apprehension, Erin's expression also gradually changed to something strange beside her.

Though she already heard Brother Edward mention that Vivian is Prince Colin's most beloved sister, the atmosphere between the two... always felt a bit odd.

Moreover...

That lady carried a strong presence as if it possessed a captivating force, even causing Erin to slightly daze.

Unfortunately, such noble beings like the Blood Race are too uncommon far from the New Continent, on the Northeast Shore of Vortex Sea. Moreover, the Beloved Contract is even rarer among rarities.

She didn't know that it was the bond strength maintained through blood ties.

This bore no relationship to the levels of the parties involved; Demigod-level resonance would only be stronger, and only through training could it be subdued.

"This is Vivian Colin." Luo Yan gently coughed, interrupting Erin's thoughts.

Although the demons in Hell weren't so weak as to be easily identified by the eyes, Erin stared so directly that he couldn't help but worry for Vivian.

Realizing her distraction, Erin quickly snapped back to her senses, apologetically extending her right hand.

"Hello, Miss Vivian... I've heard Prince Colin mention your story before. It's a pleasure to meet you, and if I make any missteps, please forgive me."

Vivian reverted to the high and mighty Little Tyrant of Magic City, smiling as she took Erin's hand, giving it a soft shake.

"Nice to meet you, Lady Erin Campbell, I've also heard my bro... brother mention you. I hope we can get along peacefully."

If not peace, I'll send Hell's army to squish you into paste!

Erin: "..."

Perhaps just her illusion, but Erin felt that Miss Vivian's latter sentence was squeezed out through clenched teeth.

However, Erin's face soon showed a relieved smile, her gaze toward Vivian gaining a touch of gentleness.

So that's it.

Miss Vivian, feeling isolated and unsupported, is worried she'll lose her only relative, that her beloved brother would leave her for good.

After all, she's an illegitimate child, having such concerns is natural. There are far too few who can peacefully accept an illegitimate heir, probably only someone as kind-hearted as Mr. Colin could be so accepting and provide her with a warm home.

But Miss Vivian's worry is clearly unnecessary, for Erin Campbell is also a kind-hearted person.

Erin vowed that even if she and Prince Colin had children, she would still cherish Miss Vivian like her own sister.