Chapter 60 Hotly discussed on the Internet

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The most important thing in doing business is to lay the foundation.

Well, mass base.

The terminal is expensive, and ordinary people cannot afford the cost of burning magic stones even if they buy it, but Luke must expand the terminal's base.

At this time, Internet cafes are definitely the most suitable choice.

Before new magic patterns that can reduce the consumption of magic stones are developed, Internet cafes can play a connecting role.

"We will charge by the hour in the future, which will definitely attract a lot of curious people."

Only when more people participate can the Internet truly generate discussion and creativity.

Karen was stunned at first, but soon reacted, and her squinting eyes suddenly shone with brilliance, "It's like we have set up a promotion experience store."

He has always been realistic.

The development value of different modules on the terminal is very high. But it is now only popular among aristocratic circles, and the communities with the most promising development prospects have always been lukewarm.

The vanity of the nobles cannot be set off by their peers. They show off a necklace, a bracelet... they always need someone to praise them.

In other words, there must be audiences with different wealth gaps on this community platform.

Karen didn't realize how vicious her view of the problem was.

Real and fake flaunting of wealth, hedonism, and comparison...these are phenomenal Internet trends even in later generations.

Lujia asked: "How are the terminal purchases in other cities?"

Karen smiled and said, "I followed your method in the last live broadcast. The Holy City has been out of stock for a long time. But in the remote towns, I still insist on ensuring the supply of goods, so a group of people who pay extra to buy on my behalf have appeared."

The price of a terminal on the black market has now reached nearly 20,000 gold coins.

Luke raised his eyebrows, that was quite a tough move.

The Elf King, who had been listening to their conversation quietly, suddenly spoke up, "The Dark Elves have also been adding money to purchase items everywhere recently. The Demons and Centaurs have tried to contact me."

As the end of the year approaches, spies from various ethnic groups are actively active, and the heat at the terminal soon catches the attention of the top leaders of various ethnic groups.

The craziest among them are actually the dwarves, who are desperately trying to study and imitate.

These made the Elf King feel that the popularity of the Internet was not just temporary.

Ever since he got the terminal, even he himself would subconsciously open the community in his spare time, and it has become a habit over time.

Luke breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that.

The Holy See and the First Magic Academy are still busy investigating the Sword of the Sage, and they are eager to focus on other things, and they have even carried out campus promotion. By the time the Internet cafe opened and the Holy Court reacted, the entire network construction had already spread like wildfire.

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Karen's description of the shortage was an understatement.

The first batch of portable terminals sold a total of 26 million units, and they were in short supply everywhere!

The high price, difficulty in purchasing, and the celebrity effect made the terminal quickly popular.

Now walking down the street with a waist bag hanging on it and chatting in public has become a new fashion trend!

With the continuous efforts of Feather Pen, the Angelfish Community took advantage of the opportunity to update it.

The community will provide authentication services specifically for celebrities to prevent those with fake identities from taking advantage of the situation.

In the past ten days, the Saint has gained 20 million followers, and the Elf King has more than 10 million. It is said that the Dark Elf Chief, who has not yet reached the 10 million mark, was furious and publicly published remarks on the Internet mocking the Elf King for being tone-deaf.

The demons did not join the network army immediately, but Alec and the other two crown princes went to the elves in person one after another, trying to replace humans and become the elves' suppliers.

Every day, powerful people who you don’t come into contact with in daily life register online accounts, and every additional certification will spark a heated discussion.

Among the many hot topics, the Holy Court stands out.

I'm afraid they didn't expect that there was information about themselves in the terminal.

"The Death of the High Priest".

This video, which once caused a sigh among the elves, has been seen by end users of more and more races.

The number of messages in the comment section below the video is increasing day by day.

[Two days left before the holiday: A priest actually kills people without hesitation...]

【10786723: The name above is so vicious, just like the poison of that sword. 】

[Super Big Eyes: Haha, humans are just hypocritical. After reading so many comments, no one dares to speak out the essence of the matter. There is obviously something wrong with that bottle of life fluid. Why is the Holy See targeting the elves? What conspiracy is hidden behind this? 】

When we first started posting comments, everyone was still relatively unfamiliar with it, but as the discussion grew, we became more and more proficient at it.

[The Elf King actually dares to cooperate with them, wake up! 】

[Yes, elves, aren’t you very proud? Then don't cooperate with the human race that is harming you! 】

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In an era without real-name registration, online speech became increasingly unrestrained in just a few days.

Supporters and doubters of the Holy See were arguing fiercely.

[Holiday countdown 36:24:52: While I was gone, I went to sign for my copy of "My Demon Father". The pre-sale has been going on for so long that I almost forgot about it. 】

【20382711: Received it yesterday! It is not recommended to read it before going to bed. I read a few chapters yesterday and had nightmares all night. 】

How horrible can a novel be? They all laughed at his sensationalism and deliberate attempt to change the subject.

However, netizens quickly jumped out to refute the argument, using the words "a needle hidden in cotton wool, creepy" to describe the book.

The book always describes the saint as being innocent and naive, and that kind of innocence gives people goose bumps inexplicably.

On the night when the crystal orchid blossomed on the window, accompanied by a cry, the Saint and the Demon King finally welcomed a new family member.

Gazing at the facial features of the newborn in her arms, the Saint gently coaxed him, "Look, our baby's eyebrows and eyes are so similar to the Demon Ancestor. I've seen his statue, and they really look alike."

The tall man next to him lowered his eyes, and a smile appeared on his usually cold face: "Actually, it's good to be like Ren Zu."

The newly married couple looked at each other, and soon, happy laughter was heard in the house. 〗

Netizen 20382711 did not mind the trouble and specially typed a paragraph of text and posted it online, which instantly caused an uproar among terminal holders.

They are at least middle class and are good at imagining.

[…Why should children resemble each other’s ancestors? Let me put this in context. Anyway, my wife and I won’t say when our child is born: “Oh, he looks like your father.” “No, he looks more like your mother.” and then laugh. 】

What's so funny?

[Am I the only one who is curious about how Iliad knew this clip? 】

[Idiot, he wasn't there. The child who has regressed to his ancestral state must have a good memory. 】

[So why did they ship to Holy City first? How does Rhine Trading Company do things? ! 】

[The one above is also an idiot. The Demon Realm suddenly banned the book this morning, so naturally the book has to be supplied in a place where the Demon Realm cannot reach. 】

As soon as we heard about banned books, the topic became even more discussed.

A crowd of curious people demanded the answer, but under the wave of hunger marketing at the time, people who had bought the product with great difficulty would naturally not easily reveal the spoilers. At this time, everyone was more copyright-conscious than the other.

[The Elf King has posted pictures!] I also put the books together with the rotten leaves. Those who understand will understand. 】

[Remember the sentence in the introduction, 'I accidentally overheard the conversation between my mother-in-law and sister-in-law...but...'? I can only say that I suddenly felt a little sympathetic towards Iliad. 】

In fact, Luke's memory of that period was quite vague. He only remembered that it was for some holy treasure. In the later revision, it was changed to "it was just to give birth to a child for the Tree of Life." ]

The article also used very obscure language several times to introduce that the Holy See was conducting secret experiments.

No one dares to publicly express this terrifying interpretation, but speculation is more likely to ferment if it is kept in the heart.

In the past, the saint abandoned Luke, and everyone thought it was understandable.

After all, there have always been rumors among the human race that the saint married for the sake of peace between the two races.

Things are different now. "My Demon Father" is said to be so miraculous that even those who have not seen it are exaggerating. When it is discovered that this marriage seems to be full of conspiracy and calculation, and no one is innocent, Luke's so-called fruit of love seems particularly absurd and pitiful.

The devil is hiding beautifully.

The reputation of the demon clan is well known to all. They have always been known for their sacred and inviolable image. The perfect saint in the public's mind has suffered a great backlash.

The sword killed the priest, leaving his son behind. Many of the people who were highly praised in the past have become somewhat disenchanted.

With the popularity of the video "The Death of a Priest", the Holy See was pushed to the forefront for a while.

As one of the topics discussed, the 'abandoned baby' Luke was staying in the hall enjoying the snow.

Not far away, Feather Pen has been going out early and coming back late recently. Although he didn't go out today, he was holding the terminal all the time.

Addicted to the Internet?

As if she noticed that he was looking at her, Quill turned sideways to block his inquiring gaze.

"?"

After guessing nothing, Luke simply drank the scented tea and continued to sit and watch the snow falling on the branches.

Suddenly, the snowflakes in the air froze for a second, and a white figure appeared in the yard outside the guild hall.

In the snow, the person coming was so white that it was dazzling.

"Oh my god." Luke drank the tea expressionlessly.

It was indeed my mother. The stunningly beautiful mother looked over and said, "Can I have a moment to talk?"

Luke stomped his feet on the ground twice and took two steps.

“…”

The footprints were clearly visible, but Luke did not move at all.

He wondered the purpose of the other party's visit, and was afraid that it was because his reputation had been too bad recently.

He dreamed of making a public statement that fabricated some facts to clear the name of the Holy See. For example, the other party has actually been paying attention to him silently and helping him privately.

The saint originally didn't want a third person to be present, but seeing that he wouldn't cooperate, she didn't emphasize it a second time, knowing that doing so would only provoke personal rebellion.

She looked at Luke for a long time, then suddenly said, "Come back with me, back to the Holy Court."

After saying this, the saint began to wait for Luke to mock her.

In her opinion, this is a very normal reaction, even a very good reaction. If they don't care at all, why would the other party write things again and again to satirize them?

However, surprisingly, Luke was playing with the teacup nonchalantly, as if he didn't hear what she said.

Finally, it was the Saint who broke the silence first: "Do you hate me?"

Luke did not answer.

The moment he first saw the saint, he actually had an indescribable feeling. That emotion was released from his soul uncontrollably, and was indeed mixed with some resentment.

"I have already made a huge mistake for you."

Luka raised an eyebrow, "Oh? Did I force you to marry the Demon King?"

"The matter of marriage is considered from the perspective of the tribe." The Saint shook her head: "You know what I mean."

Specifically emphasizing the ethnic perspective, Luke further confirmed his previous speculation and was determined to dispel the rumors from a righteous perspective.

However, what the saint said next was far beyond Luke's expectations.

"When the Demon King and I separated, Princess Mary deliberately detained you to hurt my heart. When you were nine years old, I prepared everything and successfully returned to the Demon Realm once, but the result was..."

Luke paused holding the teacup.

Whether before or after the time travel, the only thing he had no memory of was the time before he was ten years old.

The saint slowly closed her eyes and recounted a memory that she wanted to forget.

At that time, the demons were holding a banquet. The demons were chatting and laughing, toasting and dancing. Only Lujia sat quietly in his seat, but was picked on.

She saw her children being bullied but couldn't show up.

"When I was secretly looking for an opportunity, I found that you deliberately left the table early and lured the other party to follow you."

The saint should not act rashly in secret. She did not know what happened afterwards, but the bully soon disappeared inexplicably.

"Later, I saw all kinds of dark magic books in your room. I had a vague feeling that this matter had something to do with you."

"When arranging the evacuation route, I secretly observed that there were more than one or two strange disappearances like this."

Luke's expression changed.

The last time he drank the soul supplement, he only saw part of the scene. Until now, he had a reasonable guess about everything. From what I remember, the child's way of survival was probably very simple: using the blood of other bullies as 'offerings' for transactions.

To put it bluntly, he was recruiting people for the diary line.

The feather pen beside him was also slightly startled.

Saint: "I don't know how you did it, but it's probably some evil sacrificial ritual."

Otherwise, the bullies would not be left with nothing.

"I knew then that you were more like your father. And I should have taken action then."

But she finally chose to leave quietly. A moment of weakness brought endless troubles, and the results of fate observation from the Demon Realm further confirmed her point of view.

The Saint said softly, "Come back to the Holy Court with me."

Luke lowered his head slightly, not knowing what he was thinking. After a while, he asked, "The Holy See suddenly started to target me. Is it because you announced this to them?"

The saint's voice returned to its initial calmness: "I've already missed it once."

Luke laughed. He didn’t know what he was laughing at, but he just thought it was funny.

Go to the Holy Court, help them clear their name of benevolence, and then accept custody forever? Maybe even all your magic power will be wasted.

"I'm afraid the bullies you call are after my life?"

The bullying from the demons is no small matter. For a person without magic, it is a deadly crisis everywhere.

The saint only said, "Come with me. The saint doesn't know yet that you have made a deal with the devil. Once he finds out, your situation will be even more embarrassing."

This is no different from a demon servant. Transactions are often accompanied by soul sacrifice, and one will be guarded against wherever they go.

She gently lifted her sleeves, revealing scars that exposed the bones on her porcelain-like skin, one after another, which was very horrifying.

Ordinary wounds can recover quickly, but those that leave scars must have been caused by special magical weapons.

"I have already taken the punishment for you. The Holy Court will no longer care about the past. Come with me... and go back."

Luke stared at the wound, and in the silence, the corners of his mouth suddenly curled up into an exaggerated and violent smile.

It sounds very sincere, but there must be something fishy going on!

A gray mist floated out from the palm of the black glove and blasted directly towards the saint.

He attacked with incredible speed, ferocity and accuracy. It only took a few tenths of a second and there was no way to avoid it.

The saint raised her hand and made it snow. The snowflakes purified most of the black air, but the remaining mist still seeped over her, causing her to fall into negative emotions instantly.

But it only lasted for a few seconds. A glowing light appeared on the Saint's body, dissolving the mist. "Dark Magician?"

The feather pen is truly a jack of all trades, and can use the representative skills of various races at will.

The commotion here has attracted the attention of the guards, who hurriedly led their team over.

"No fighting allowed in the guild hall!"

The snowflakes floating in the air disappeared. It seemed inconvenient for the saint to show up at this time, so she disappeared from the spot. The guard wanted to ask what happened, but Luke turned around and walked out.

He suddenly felt very depressed, more depressed than ever before.

When I came to my senses, I had unknowingly walked out of the guild hall and appeared on the street.

The world finally became vast, but the feeling of stuffiness still did not disappear. The snowflakes in early winter were wet and sticky, and it felt like sleet when they fell.

Luke stood in an unprotected area, but he did not get wet.

He raised his head and formed a magic seal above his head to firmly block the rain and snow.

Quill holds a honey pastry in one hand.

Luke couldn't help but wonder when he bought it.

"Ahhh! A bad guy stole our things!" Not far away, a chubby child ran to his parents to complain.

Luke's eyebrows jumped.

Feather Pen tilted his head and said, "See? A thirteen or fourteen-year-old child who is persecuted will first think of suing his parents."

If the child does not do this, it is the parents who should reflect on themselves.

What is a deal with the devil? When it comes to survival, who would consider cause and effect?

"Who did it?" A couple came over angrily.

Before he could get close, a leaf flew by, with a magical inscription on it that was of great research value.

The natives of the holy city had extraordinary eyesight. They were stunned for a moment after seeing the inscription. Then they became more and more surprised as they read on. Finally, they covered the child's mouth and left, thanking him profusely.

Lujia looked at the backs of the family of three with mixed feelings.

It was strange, the resentment growing in his heart was so real, just like his own emotions, which he could not control at all.

But Luke quickly calmed down, realizing that it was never his parents who could protect him from the wind and rain.

I have known this for a long time, so what is there to be disappointed about?

He shook his head and when he looked up, he met a pair of cold eyes that were hinted at worry.

The feather pen was still holding the dessert, and the snow water above his head rolled down the edge of the transparent barrier, dripping, and for a moment, Luka's heart seemed to be rippled.

Quill looked down and said, "Let's go."

The two walked for a long distance, and Luke was lost in thought all the way.

It was too much of a coincidence that the other party came to him just as the Sage's Sword disappeared. I'm afraid that coming to him to clear his name was just one aspect, and he was probably testing something more.

"Did we take the wrong road?"

Luke wasn't wearing a mask, not wanting to draw too much attention to his identity, so when Quill chose an unfamiliar path, he didn't question it, but only now was he slowly realizing that something was wrong.

Quill shook his head, motioning for him to just follow.

Soon, crows and doves flew in the sky, and Luke arrived under a familiar building.

"Observatory?!"

When I came here today, it was like a no-man's land. There were no pedestrians, patrolmen, law enforcement teams... not a single one.

Luke was even more puzzled.

However, the quill said nothing, so he could only follow in confusion.

The figure in front kept his back straight even when he was climbing the stairs. The observatory was very high, and it took a quarter of an hour to walk up the stairs in a spiral.

Finally, Quill stopped, turned sideways, and pushed open the last door in front of it.

The scene inside suddenly appeared before Luke's eyes.

The interior of the house had obviously been carefully decorated, with balloons and flowers floating on the star-map wallpaper, and familiar figures standing in the center of the scenery.

Saint, Lillian, Karen, and Leo and Berlani who came over at some point...

Karen opened the terminal at the right time, and the Elf King successfully achieved the goal of having his voice arrive before the king did. Wonderful fairy music and singing filled the entire space. Only the elves have such a singing voice.

They are singing mainland's birthday song via video.

Luke realized something and suddenly looked up at the quill.

The other party has been staring at the terminal mysteriously since this morning. Could he be preparing for this?

"I was going to bring you here the day after tomorrow night."

The sky was full of stars and the lights were shining. The atmosphere at that time was just right, but in order to make Luke feel better, the feather pen was moved forward to this time.

"Happy birthday," he said.

Luke opened his mouth, but was rarely able to speak.

His first birthday was celebrated by his fans sending them blessings online, and he remembered it for a long time. Unfortunately, it was not his real birthday. The company changed his age to a younger one, and also changed the date to a more auspicious day.

The trainees in the same batch also either changed their names or their ages.

This time it was also not on time, but it was a pleasant surprise.

Karen looked at the quill and said a little embarrassedly: "If he hadn't reminded me, I would have forgotten about it."

The devil's father's book mentioned Iliad's birthday. Now all the discussions are intense along with the content of the article, but some people only see one key point.

Luka stared at the quill out of the corner of his eye.

Everything seems unreal like a dream.

A temporary fireplace was installed in the house, making it very warm. Snow was floating outside the strange stained glass, and the flowers on the star map were plum blossoms.

He suddenly remembered the poem in the notebook:

I see the plum blossoms under the eaves, they look like you.

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Luke's Diary Guide:

My birthday wish is that everyone will be successful, happy and full of good luck!

Astrologer: This is my territory, didn't anyone notice that I was missing? I was temporarily asked to leave by the landlord! You can only come back after spending a night in a luxury hotel.

Saint: I will keep you there for two days.

The astrologer who occasionally bleeds from all his orifices: ...That's fine.

What a fat chapter! I got up today! Teacher Yu randomly drops 100 small red envelopes~ Lujia [surprised][opens eyes wide][it turns out you have money]