Chapter 138 Vivian Colin
At the Demon City Higher Demon Academy, Vivian, who was attending class, had a look of absent-mindedness on her face.
From the moment she sat in the classroom, her eyes were fixed on the window, and she didn't even notice the small note thrown on the table by the classmate at the next table.
After a night's rest, her injuries had almost recovered.
On the one hand, the recovery ability of the vampires is indeed impressive, and on the other hand, her eldest brother did show mercy and did not really kill her.
However, physical scars are easy to heal, but mental trauma is not so easy to heal.
It wasn't all her eldest brother's fault.
Part of it was also the regret and self-blame she felt deep in her heart after she calmed down.
Not just blinded by anger.
She didn't even realize that she had voluntarily offered herself to be the pawn of the Dragun family.
No matter how much she couldn't accept that her beloved father had an illegitimate child outside, that was an internal matter of Colin's family.
As the future heir, she should know better than anyone that it is a matter that should never and must not be interfered with by outsiders.
"If my father knew, he would definitely be disappointed..." Vivian smiled self-deprecatingly, with a slight pain in her heart.
In fact, if you think about it carefully, Nanfu is right. It is not Luo Yan's fault that things turned out this way. No one can decide where they are born.
Her eldest brother was also a victim.
And he was the one who was hurt the most.
He was born in the orphanage of the temple. Not only did he never enjoy the love of his parents, but he also did not have the halo of the Colin family.
Everything depends on himself.
He is even worse than the average vampire in the Principality of Colin. He doesn't even have the First Embrace that he should be born with, and can only live in hell as a human being.
That was real hell for him.
My father gave me everything that belonged to me.
Compared to the momentary shock he suffered because he could not accept the truth, he had silently endured such pain for more than ten years.
He had more reason than himself to take revenge on himself and everyone in Colin's family because he did have a reason to do so.
But he didn't do that.
Not only did he gently forgive her own stupidity, but he even told her sternly, like a true brother, where she was wrong and why she was wrong...
Looking at the bats flying by and the boiling lava fountain outside the window, Vivian suddenly felt her eyes moist, as if sand had entered her eyes.
That was something she had been thinking about for a long time last night but couldn't figure out.
Everything that he enjoyed as a matter of course actually originally belonged to him.
If we have to say who took everything away from whom, it should be she and Nanfu who took everything away from him, instead of her questioning why he, who was born first, came into this world.
However, he was blinded by anger and instead of feeling any shame, he accused him condescendingly and even wanted to viciously deprive him of his life...
He must have laughed out of anger.
Maybe he really had the intention to kill at that moment.
Vivian hoped he had.
Because that would make her feel better... at least she had let him vent some of his anger, instead of being the only one being childish from beginning to end.
It was at this moment that she truly realized how foolish she was last night, and how much her brother valued her.
The small drops of water that had been rolling in her eyes for a long time finally fell down and dripped into the cuffs of her sleeves close to her cheeks.
Emotional people always think too much.
Especially once you start to blame yourself, you will inevitably fall into a vortex of regret.
If only magic could turn back time.
Vivian couldn't help but think in her heart.
If she could go back to the past, she would stop herself no matter what.
Then……
She would meet him in another way.
Instead of being the person that big brother cannot forgive like now.
At this moment, Professor Brand's voice suddenly came from the podium.
"So, Miss Colin, can you tell us...why the mainstream academic community believes that ancient magic is purer than modern magic?"
The demon, whose eyes took up half of his face, stared at Vivian, his octopus-like tentacles holding chalk and five completely different textbooks.
He originally didn't want to bother with the eldest daughter of the Colin family, but the get out of class was about to end, and he still had some dignity as a teacher.
Vivian was caught off guard when her name was called. Not only did she not hear the question clearly, she didn't even know which textbook to use.
"No, I don't know." She answered truthfully.
She thought that Professor Brand, who was known for his strictness, would criticize her harshly, but the latter's answer was beyond her expectations.
"That's a very good answer. The reason why ancient magic is purer than modern magic is because most people don't know the secrets. Because it is rare, the mysterious power is purer. Because it is mysterious, the extraordinary power will respond to people's prayers more actively."
"Once the extraordinary power is mastered by all mortals, the extraordinary power itself will lose its extraordinary value and meaning. This is why the priests who mastered the power in the ancient times before the First Era were so serious about the act of 'blasphemy'... The ancient priests had not yet discovered the mystery of soul levels and the power of bloodlines. They could only artificially restrict others from casting spells to ensure their own authority."
"Now we no longer need to actively restrict other people or demons from casting spells. Weak humans, goblins, and low-level demons can't reach your starting point even if they work hard their entire lives. So you should work harder and don't let down the expectations of the thousands of demons in hell... We are standing on their shoulders."
Vivian was stunned.
Even a little dizzy.
Is this even possible?!
"Please take a seat, Miss Vivian."
After writing on the blackboard with his tentacles, Professor Brand looked at her again and motioned for her to sit down with a smile.
"Although I guess you have already learned this knowledge through extracurricular channels, I still hope that you can pay more attention when you listen to the lecture."
It has to be said that Professor Brand has a high EQ. He not only gave enough face to the eldest daughter of the Colin family, but also tactfully reminded the latter not to be absent-minded during class.
If they were adults, they would surely understand his good intentions and correct their bad habits. However, he seemed to have forgotten that the people sitting in the classroom were just a group of spoiled brats.
Looking at the figure on the podium, Vivian couldn't help but think of that person again.
If it were him, how would he educate her...
Holy Light? Well, this shouldn't be such a small matter.
Moreover, using Saint Sith's magic in class was too blatant, and even the Demon King would not be able to explain it clearly.
Magic-suppressing collar?
No, that's too much.
No matter what, it's not the case that just because of a small absence...
"Miss Colin?"
“Ah… sorry!”
Vivian's face turned red, not knowing what she was thinking, and she hurriedly sat back in her chair under Professor Brand's confused gaze.
The class is still going on.
Professor Brand did not blame her for anything wrong, but continued to talk about the real focus of this History of Magic class.
In the following time, Vivian no longer lost her focus, but completed the entire class very seriously.
She seemed to understand why she was paranoid.
If only I had a chance to thank him...
However, he probably doesn't want to see me anymore.
…
The bell rang for the end of get out of class, and a group of students left their seats one after another and walked gracefully towards the cafeteria.
Different from Demon King Academy.
There are no little devils here. Students with better conditions even have servants delivering meals to them, and they don’t need to compete with anyone for food.
Originally, Vivian also ate in the dormitory.
Unfortunately, all of her blood servants died last night, and she would have to deal with them in the cafeteria for a few days before purchasing and training new servants.
Sitting opposite Vivian with a tray in hand, the nightmare demon Heinivert with sheep horns on her head asked curiously.
"That's strange. Why are you eating in the cafeteria?"
She had never seen this young lady in the cafeteria.
Vivian was too embarrassed to mention what happened last night so she could only gloss over it.
"Something happened... and I'm also curious about what the food in the cafeteria tastes like."
By the way, her eldest brother always eats in the cafeteria, right?
Thinking of this, she scooped a spoonful of tomato beef into her mouth, chewed it carefully, and then swallowed it with torn bread.
It doesn't seem so bad, but the temple cafeteria is definitely not as good as this one.
I heard that in the orphanage’s cafeteria, the bread was as hard as a rock, the soup was as thin as pot washing water, and there was hardly any meat.
Thinking of this, Vivian felt uncomfortable again, and even the delicious food in her mouth lost its taste.
She seemed to see a skinny Nanfu lying in the garbage dump looking for food. Because he was so hungry, the evil succubus tricked him into losing his purity with a piece of bread... I heard from my grandfather that low-level succubi are so shameless, just like low-level vampires, they like to bite strangers everywhere.
Since she didn't know what her eldest brother looked like when he was a child, she could only try to use her younger brother as a reference. And thinking of this, she instantly felt that her eldest brother was even more pitiful.
It’s a pity that Luo Yan is not here, and he has no idea what she is thinking, otherwise he would definitely spit the food on her face.
The orphans of the Principality of Colin might not have a good life, but the temples in the Magic City were still relatively wealthy, so they definitely wouldn't have to pick up garbage to eat.
Succubi are indeed a threat, but they are actually on the same level as vampires.
Just stay away from alleys, don't listen to strangers' lies, and go home to sleep when it's time to sleep... Shanghai is still very safe.
After all, this place is under the nose of the demon god Bayeli.
If he had to say something about the food in the temple that made him dissatisfied, it would probably be the rice. However, he had gotten used to it over the years.
Looking at Vivian who was in a heavy mood, Heniwit held her chin with both hands and said puzzledly.
"As I recall, you hated using the same blood bank as everyone else?"
Vivian inserted the straw into the paper box containing the Minotaur's blood, took a sip, and her frown then relaxed a little.
“It’s not that annoying actually.”
"Really?" Heiniwei looked at her suspiciously, always feeling that she was worried about something. After a while, she continued, "You have been absent-minded since this morning. What happened last night?"
Vivian's shoulders stiffened and she looked away with sweat on her forehead.
"Well, I guess so... But it's not a big deal, not worth mentioning."
However, what she didn't expect was that the more she did this, the more curious her friend sitting opposite her became, and she asked with a sly smile.
"Is it related to your sudden visit to the cafeteria to eat today?"
"Okay... stop asking."
"Hmm?" Henriette looked at the fidgeting Vivian with a smile, her eyes suddenly glanced left and right, and she leaned closer and whispered, "Could it be that there is someone you like——"
"You are crazy!"
Vivian blushed and reached out to hit her on the head, not realizing how obvious her reaction was.
Heineveldt dodged the attack calmly, giggling and continuing with a wink.
"It seems that I guessed right."
Vivian sighed and retracted her fist.
"Okay...it's not what you think. I just feel a little sorry for a guy."
She paused for a moment here and continued.
"Hennewitt... Do you think it's true that ordinary demons will never be able to reach our starting point in their entire lives?"
Heiniweit thought for a while and said.
"Not really. If you encounter an adventure that pleases the gods, you will have a chance to become a high-level demon, but the probability is very small. Or there are some unorthodox methods, such as becoming a lich and then using the ascension ceremony to merge with other people's souls, but I heard that the price is not small..."
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When she said this, Heiniweit suddenly smiled.
"Don't worry about Vivian. Your grandfather is a demigod, right? With the Colin family's devotion to the Demon God, and you being the eldest daughter in the family, you also have the hope of becoming a demigod."
After hearing these words, Vivian felt even more complicated.
She suddenly realized that what she had taken away from her eldest brother was not only the position of heir, but also the infinite possibilities for the future.
Even so, would he still choose to let her go? Just as she was caught up in internal friction, a senior student walked to the side of the dining table and said respectfully.
"…Dear Miss Colin, Professor Edonia hopes that you can come to her magic workshop later. She has something to ask of you."
Professor Edoniya is the vice president of the Demon City Higher Demon Academy and an acquaintance of Vivian's grandfather.
It is said that the two have known each other for hundreds of years, so Professor Edonya usually takes good care of her, just like her own granddaughter.
In addition, she worked hard and reached the gold level at the age of sixteen. Professor Edoniya was also willing to give her some opportunities to train.
At the same time, because of the relationship with Professor Edonya, almost no one in the entire academy could cure Vivian.
Even though she had just been promoted to the Higher Education Department, various horror stories about this female devil were already circulating in the department...
It is said that many sons of vassal states with prominent surnames and descendants of famous generals in the Central Division had been beaten by her, or they were her younger brothers.
Although most of the rumors are false, they are enough to make those who hear them fear his reputation.
Looking at the demon standing beside the dining table like a calf, Vivian nodded and replied casually.
"Got it. I'll be there in a minute."
The senior demon looked at Vivian in surprise, but it was as if he was looking at a monster from the warp.
How strange.
The legendary Miss Colin is so approachable?
Although he had never dealt with this famous witch before, just hearing the miraculous rumors made this demon tremble in his calves.
Today I saw——
It seems that's all? Seeing that he just stood there without any reaction, Vivian frowned slightly.
"Anything else?"
"No, no more." The demon shook his head as if waking up from a dream. He turned around and left without saying a word, fearing to stay here for even a second longer.
Heniwit had been looking at Vivian with a smile on her face, and suddenly spoke.
"You have really changed a lot."
Vivian was too lazy to explain and made a helpless expression on her face.
"If you say so, then so be it."
…
After lunch, Vivian said goodbye to Heniwit and went to Professor Edoniya's magic workshop alone.
It was a hemispherical building with a glass curtain wall on the outside and flowers and plants planted inside, just like a greenhouse garden. It was particularly conspicuous in the Demon City Higher Demon Academy, which was built with granite and obsidian as the main tone.
It is said that the garden was built to imitate the environment on the earth's surface. It not only contains various rare plants transplanted from the earth's surface, but also has the rotation of spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Vivian didn't quite understand Professor Edonya's aesthetic, which was a style completely different from the mainstream aesthetic of Hell, but after seeing it for a long time, she got used to it.
Just as she was walking towards the greenhouse, she suddenly saw a circle of demons of all shapes and sizes surrounding the main entrance of the greenhouse.
The expressions on the demons' faces varied greatly. Some showed surprise, some showed excitement... and there was also naked jealousy or envy mixed in with their whispers.
Just when Vivian was wondering what they were doing here, she saw a familiar face in the crowd.
At that moment, her body froze instantly, her pupils dilated, her whole body trembled uncontrollably, her calves began to weaken, and she almost collapsed to the ground.
Big, big brother?! The person standing there was Luo Yan! But he was different from the demon king she saw last night.
The man standing here at this moment seemed like another person with the same face, with a amiable smile on his face, and there was no trace of cold-bloodedness or murderousness.
Seeing him being so gentle to others, Vivian suddenly felt inexplicably jealous.
Although she knew in her heart that it was her own fault, she couldn't help but think that it should have been hers.
At this time, a senior succubus walked up to him timidly, looking at him with twinkling stars in her eyes.
"...Excuse me, are you Mr. Luo Yan?"
Vivian swore.
She had lived in the Demon Academy for so long, but she had never seen the word "shy" on the faces of these coquettish succubi.
You are so good at pretending!
However, what was infuriating was that her brother acted as if he didn't notice anything and just looked at the pretentious woman with a smile on his face.
"Do you know me?"
The senior succubus nodded excitedly. "Yesterday I watched your duel in the arena... Well, you were really amazing! You blew up the Dragun family's castle in one fell swoop!"
"Thank you for your compliment." Luo Yan said politely with a decent smile on his face.
To be honest, he didn't expect that he was so popular not only in his alma mater, but also in the neighboring Advanced Demon Academy.
certainly.
Or maybe it's because the entertainment industry in Shanghai is really underdeveloped, and these students in ivory towers don't have many opportunities to see the world.
Maybe after some time they will forget about it.
The succubus wagged its tail excitedly and continued to ask.
"Excuse me, are you here to see Professor Edonia?"
"Yes."
Luo Yan nodded and looked at the closed door behind him.
"My Demon Lord Territory has encountered some technical problems that cannot be solved, so I would like to ask Professor Edonia for help... When will she be back? Or should I come back another day?"
"Professor Edonia just finished class and is not at the magic workshop right now. I don't know how long it will take for her to come back."
The succubus student had a shy smile on her face and continued to speak sheepishly.
"If you don't mind, I can show you around the campus first."
"That's not necessary..."
Luo Yan refused with a smile.
He just came here to ask some technical questions. There was no need for him to stay here for a long time. It would be meaningless even if he became familiar with the environment here.
The succubus wanted to say something else.
However, at this moment, a restrained cough suddenly came from outside the crowd.
"Professor Edoniya should be back soon... She just sent someone to inform me to wait for her at the magic workshop."
Hearing the inappropriate voice, the succubus immediately looked back in annoyance, wanting to see which little guy had ruined her plans.
However, the moment she saw Vivian, her face suddenly became as if she had seen a paladin, and she stepped aside in shame.
Looking at Vivian appearing in the crowd, Luo Yan's face showed an expression of surprise and his nerves tensed up.
Think about it carefully——
There seem to be only two top universities in Shanghai.
A Demon King Academy and a Demon City Higher Demon Academy.
With the strength of the Colin family, there is naturally no need to attend a fake school first and then pass the exam to enter the higher department. Instead, they can directly study in the elementary department, middle department and then go to the higher department of the school.
Since he had never seen Miss Colin in the Demon King Academy, it seemed likely that she could only be studying here.
Seeing her brother staring at her, Vivian stepped forward and forced a smile uglier than crying from her stiff face.
"Hello, I..."
Having never seen Vivian like this before, the students around her all showed surprised expressions on their faces, as if they had seen something incredible.
The whispering voices made Vivian feel uneasy, but she couldn't explain anything and could only endure the torment of being stared at.
Fortunately, her eldest brother did not watch her suffer and quickly took over the topic.
"Nice to meet you. My name is Luo Yan. Are you Professor Edoniya's student?"
Looking at her brother with a smile on his face, Vivian was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood his good intentions, with a look of gratitude in her eyes.
"Vivian Colin... I am her student. Um, I have the key to the magic workshop... If you don't mind, please come in and wait."
Vivian's answer made Luo Yan feel relieved.
He envisioned two scenarios.
One possibility is that she reflected on her own problems after noticing his goodwill, and the other possibility is that instead of reflecting on her own problems, she hated him even more for making her "embarrassed".
It now seems that Vivian's situation should be the former.
But then again, Luo Yan was also quite surprised. He had expected it would take at least half a year or even longer to untie the knot in his heart, but he didn't expect her to untie it in just one night.
To be honest.
He was a little impressed.
"Thank you... In addition, this is the letter of introduction that Principal Ivan Kruger wrote for me. It contains greetings to Ms. Edoniya. Please pass it to her for me."
As he spoke, Luo Yan took out a letter of introduction from his space ring and handed it to Vivian.
The two of them talked as if they were meeting for the first time.
The demons surrounding them saw that there was no more fun to watch and scattered one after another.
Although the succubus who had chatted with Luo Yan before was a little reluctant to leave, she could only leave angrily when she saw the famous Miss Colin standing there.
Following Vivian, Luo Yan walked into Edoniya's magic workshop.
The lush vegetation and melodious bird calls here made him feel as if he had returned to the surface... The scenery here was exactly the same as the Silver Pine Forest.
I slept for more than ten hours and felt dizzy, but my cold is better now. If there are any typos, please correct them!
(End of this chapter)