Chapter 2089 - 557: Black Death God_4

Speaking to this point, her gaze took on a caring quality, and she continued earnestly.

"If anything happens in the future, you must tell me at the first moment, or you can tell your brother. After all, this is the frontline, and I don't want you to have any accidents."

This sisterly gaze made Vivian feel inexplicably irritable.

This damn white fox spirit.

Clearly just a beloved one, yet pretending to be an elder with all the caring... who exactly is the elder here? Who gave who a second life?

Someday—

She wants to make this guy kneel and shout "Mommy dear!"

Vivian thought fiercely to herself, but mindful of her brother's grand plan, she resisted the impulse to stir up trouble.

"Well, well, Vivian knows, knows."

Mouth producing a string of stiff and exaggerated laughter, Vivian dismissed Miss Brave with a wave.

"There are wounded over there waiting for Vivian's care, please forgive my departure."

With that, she turned and left without looking back, vanishing from sight in a flash.

Watching the direction Vivian departed, Erin's smile took on a hint of loneliness, like that of a solitary mother.

She always wanted to have a good relationship with Vivian.

Not only because she's Colin's sister, but also because she genuinely admires this somewhat arrogant yet kind-hearted little girl.

Extending a helping hand to the weak is the noblest knightly way; she thought there could be many common topics between them.

However, for some reason, Vivian seemed to always avoid her, and even harbored an inexplicable hostility.

It was the same back at Colin Manor.

Is it really because of some misunderstanding?

Erin sighed, pondering how to break this barrier, when a familiar sound of footsteps came from behind.

"Looks like I arrived at just the right time."

Erin turned sharply, only to see Mr. Colin walking from the direction of the camp gate wearing his usual gentle smile.

"Prince Colin!"

Erin quickly put away her lost expression and stepped forward quickly, speaking with seriousness.

"You arrived just in time! Our scouts discovered a large number of Ratmen's corpses to the north. Combining previous intelligence, we suspect that the battlefield defeat is forcing the Rot Clan to change tactics. They might transfer the battlefield underground, attempting infiltration and raids on our towns."

For Miss Brave, everyone's matters are obviously more important than personal feelings.

She temporarily set aside the matter of Vivian.

Luo Yan nodded, as if he had just learned this news, despite last night he, not himself, killed a Diamond Level Assassin in one hit.

Indeed, it wasn't him, but his cat.

"I just heard about this from Teresa. This is indeed a serious issue, once they trigger a rat plague from behind us, or contaminate water sources, many innocent people will perish."

Attacking civilians isn't enough to stop Edward's ongoing offensive, but it will indeed bring considerable trouble to Campbell Duchy.

Erin's brows furrowed.

"That's what I was thinking too. I was considering hiring the adventurer guild to assist in border patrol, but the adventurer guild has limited manpower, and their organization is too loose, it's likely difficult to organize effective defenses in a short time."

Although the adventurer guild has the Church Court behind them, this does not mean they can summon Angels, or call in the Judicial Court.

The vast majority of adventurers aren't even transcendent, with only a few exceptional reaching Bronze Level or even Fine Steel Level.

Luo Yan pondered for a moment, as if deliberating deeply before speaking.

"I think we might need to change our approach."

"For instance?" Erin immediately asked.

"For instance, establishing official institutions to deal with transcendent threats in major cities, replacing the adventurer guild to perform this function, solving the problem institutionally."

"Official institutions?" Erin was slightly stunned, looking at him intently as she asked, "Do you have any specific suggestions?"

"Just a thought for now."

Luo Yan looked north.

"The Academic State has a mature technology capable of sensing the approach of upper transcendent individuals or large-scale magic power reactions; large mage towers are usually equipped with this detection array... they also have the function to monitor Void Realm anomalies."

Although unaware of what Void Realm is, upon hearing the first half of the sentence, Erin's eyes had already lit up.

"So, as long as we build a mage tower in each city, we can solve this problem?"

"Not necessarily a costly mage tower."

Luo Yan smiled slightly and continued speaking.

"A magician guild directly controlled by the state might be a more feasible approach."

"Thunder City University has been operating for almost half a year, soon Campbell Duchy will produce a batch of magic apprentices. Wanting to retain these talents in our duchy, we must solve their employment issues, the magician guild is a good choice."

"This way, not only can we manage them uniformly, but also roughly know what they are doing in our duchy and what research they conduct. Besides, we can guide them by funding to use magic for more useful things for the duchy, like improving city defenses, or solving municipal issues, epidemic prevention, hygiene, etc."

These words spoke right to Erin's heart.

She looked at this far-sighted man before her with admiration filling her eyes.

"...This is truly a genius idea! I will convey this suggestion to my brother as soon as possible! Thank you, Colin!"

Luo Yan smiled faintly, his smile gentle and modest.

"You're welcome, I'm glad to help you."

The Demon King is not selfless either, Thunder City University belongs to him, and naturally the future magician guild will be his too.

If Edward doesn't mind, he's even willing to provide them with office space.

The Clock Tower in Thunder City will suffice.

Seeing that spring-like smile, Erin's cheeks suddenly grew warm. She awkwardly shifted her gaze to the muddy ground underfoot, fingers twisting at the hem of her clothes.

"Uh, uh... there's one more thing..."

"What is it?"

"About your sister..."

Erin's voice became somewhat hesitant, "Does Vivian have some misunderstanding about me? I always feel she's avoiding me."

Avoiding?

Luo Yan's expression turned subtle.

He didn't have this feeling at all, but maybe he just didn't notice, Erin might have a different perception.

After all, Vivian's mind has been off for a long time, she's the only one who makes the Demon King feel the magic wand is burning his hands.

Yes, it's better to be cautious.

"I'll ask for you."

"Ah, no, don't ask too blatantly!"

Erin hastily waved her hand, face redder, "It'll seem like I have an opinion on her... actually, I don't at all! I'm just worried about her, and... because she's your sister, I've always regarded her like my own younger sister..."

Towards the end, her voice grew softer, an embarrassed blush climbing to her ears, steam seemed to drift out from the gaps in her silver hair.

She seemed to just realize the difficult implication contained in these words.

Treating his sister like her own sibling, isn't that suggesting...

Seeing Erin's shy demeanor, Luo Yan couldn't help but smile.

On the battlefield the courageous Miss Brave remains pure and innocent in matters of the heart, making her endlessly fascinating to the Demon King.

"I understand, you're trying to care for her without making her feel pressured... is this what you mean?"

"Yes, yes! That's exactly what I meant!"

Erin nodded with a red face while inwardly raising her thumb.

As expected of Prince Colin!

With one sentence he summed up her thoughts, even including the part she hadn't realized herself!

Looking at the brave Miss Brave who owed him another personal favor, Luo Yan smiled and said,

"Don't worry, leave it to me."