Chapter 493 The Colin family pedigree gains another new hero.
The priests of the Holy City were right about one thing: when Saint Sith closed his eyes, all the demons walked in the sunlight.
However, they also made some mistakes in their calculations.
For example, Saint Seth did not close his eyes to his followers for the first time, nor did the devil walk in the sunlight for the first time.
Luo Yan was very troubled by this.
He was meditating quietly in the Great Cemetery to consolidate his Amethyst-level strength, but he never expected that Vivian would suddenly come to the Duchy of Campbell. Even more unexpectedly, the timid and cowardly Nanfu, out of concern for his sister, also followed him from the hellish city.
"Embrace of Dawn" Hotel.
Inside the "Prince's Suite," which had long been reserved for Prince Colin, the fireplace flames roared, greedily licking the expensive wood.
However, even this luxurious warmth could not dispel the suffocating and oppressive atmosphere in the room.
On the luxurious red knitted carpet, two mischievous little devils were kneeling side by side, one on each side.
And unlike ordinary little devils, they are truly "ghosts".
At this moment, Nanfu had his head bowed low, his knees pressed tightly together, and his dark purple curly hair hung loosely over his forehead, obscuring his handsome yet pale face.
Just as Vivian had described him before—
This guy looks like a hamster with an upset stomach.
This was, in fact, the first time Luo Yan and Nan Fu had met. Although they had almost met a few times before, they had missed each other for various reasons.
In stark contrast to him was Vivian.
She obediently lowered her head, her delicate face tense, and her skirt, spread flat on the ground, resembled a blooming black rose, striking a standard pose of admitting her mistake.
However, upon closer inspection, one would find that the red eyes hidden beneath the purple bangs held no fear whatsoever, but rather shimmered with a morbid anticipation.
It's like waiting for a long-awaited main course.
Luo Yan was momentarily lost in thought, unsure of what to do.
Youyou: "Hahahaha!"
One of the less-than-refined deities was already rolling on the ground, looking like a seal being amused by the audience, while an even less-than-refined dragon god burst out laughing, gloating that his trip hadn't been in vain.
In short—
Let's shut Taf down first.
Luo Yan waved his magic wand lightly, and the little female dragon who was squatting on the sofa secretly enjoying herself was instantly sewed shut.
Punk, who had been standing respectfully behind him, seemed to have read something from the prince's body language.
"Your Highness, I shall take my leave now."
Punk bowed silently and, not daring to linger, backed out of the room.
As the heavy door closed gently, a shrewd and capable voice came from outside. The nominal boss quickly made arrangements for the waiters in the corridor.
"Everyone, return to your posts! Don't linger here. No one is to approach without His Highness's summons!"
"yes!"
The footsteps quickly faded into the distance.
Only when the sound of the fireplace burning and Nanfu and Vivian's suppressed breathing remained in the suite did Luo Yan speak expressionlessly.
"Anyway, you should get up first."
The moment the words left his mouth, Nanfu breathed a sigh of relief as if he had been granted a pardon, slumped onto the carpet, and then hurriedly got up.
Vivian was the same.
However, unlike Nanfu, there was a clear hint of disappointment in her scarlet pupils, and she pursed her lips and snorted as if she was regretting it.
The barely audible voice did not escape Luo Yan's ears, but he said nothing and just looked at her expressionlessly.
Seemingly sensing the pressure from the Demon King, Vivian's shoulders trembled uncontrollably, and a satisfied blush gradually bloomed on her disappointed face.
Luo Yan: "..."
Tsk.
I accidentally gave this guy a good time again.
"What are you doing here?" Luo Yan asked, his tone still calm, without continuing the meaningless punishment.
After getting up, Vivian gently patted the dust off her skirt, lowered her eyes, and lightly poked at the ribbon on the hem of her dress with her fingertips covered by a thin veil, muttering softly.
"I miss you... is that not allowed?"
The voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of barely perceptible grievance, which gave Nanfu, who was standing next to her, goosebumps.
He had never seen his older sister so petite and dependent, to the point that he couldn't help but wonder if she had hired a "stand-in".
That's impossible...
I've only ever heard of the master possessing the body of his servants, never the other way around!
Luo Yan knew that asking Vivian was pointless, so he turned his attention to the "timid and cowardly" Nan Fu.
"Nanfu".
"exist!"
As soon as Councilor Luo Yan glanced at him, Nan Fu shuddered, like a private being called upon by an instructor, and instantly stood at attention.
Before Luo Yan could even speak, he spilled everything he knew.
"It's my sister! My sister said she wanted to see the vampire she embraced... you know, that vixen... ugh! Miss Irene Campbell!"
Luo Yan: "..."
"Also, she wants to ask about further education! She doesn't know which one to choose between the Demon High Academy and the Demon King Academy... and..."
Nanfu's voice grew softer and softer; perhaps it wasn't just his sister Vivian's thought, but also his own.
"She wanted to see her brother's territory... Your legend is circulating in the universities of Shanghai. The demons all say you are extremely powerful. My sister feels the same way, but she can't openly be proud of you. She can only be proud in secret."
Although Councilor Luo Yan's deeds don't often appear in the newspapers, the second-generation demons at the Higher Demon Academy always hear stories about this peer from their fathers.
Over time, the Demon King of Thunder County became not only a legend of the Demon King Academy, but also a legend of the other top-tier academy, the Higher Demon Academy.
After saying all that in one breath, Nanfu felt like he was about to suffocate.
He could clearly feel that Vivian's burning gaze, which seemed to say "You're dead," was about to melt him through.
Faced with the deadly threat of a wild beast, Nanfu, with his strong will to survive, whispered a defense of his older sister and himself at the end.
"Of course, my sister wasn't lying... She really misses you, and she misses you every single day."
"I know."
That calm response was like a warm current, flowing into Vivian's heart even before the heat waves churning in the fireplace.
Vivian blushed, which saved Nanfu, who was almost killed by the gaze, from that hellish stare.
Knowing that the two little ones meant no harm, Luo Yan softened his tone and spoke with a hint of warning.
“I don’t object to you coming to see me, but you should have told me in advance, just like you should knock before entering a house. The surface is dangerous, especially for you. If His Highness Caesar Colin knew you were here, he would certainly say the same thing.”
Will it?
Luo Yan was actually a little unsure whether his grandfather, whom he didn't know, was actually not a normal person.
Most vampires are somewhat eccentric, but their symptoms vary.
For example, right now, bathed in moonlight, Vivian's eyes instantly brightened, and she immediately pressed her advantage.
"Then, can I come here often in the future?"
She's made up her mind!
She wanted to buy an estate in Thunder City as her and the Demon King's secret garden.
"No." Luo Yan's refusal was ruthless and swift, without the slightest hint of compromise.
"Waaah..."
Vivian instantly resembled a frost-bitten rose; the corners of her mouth, which had just turned up, drooped, and she withered completely.
Nanfu was much more sensible than her, understanding Luo Yan's good intentions, and apologized in a restrained, low voice.
"I'm sorry... I've caused you trouble."
Luo Yan softened his attitude when faced with a polite child.
"It's not that I'm causing you trouble. I'm just worried about you. This is, after all, the human world, not some hellish metropolis."
Seeing Luo Yan's almost "gentle" attitude towards Nan Fu, Vivian felt a surge of resentment and jealousy.
She puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction and muttered something under her breath.
"A biased guy..."
Succubi are out of the question...
How come even Nanfu, which I just met, is ranked ahead of me?
This is outrageous!
Who are you talking about?
"I...I...I said Nanfu!" Meeting that indifferent gaze, Vivian shrank her neck like a frightened cat, and without hesitation, blamed the dog for the house-wrecking incident.
Nanfu: "???"
In the end, Nanfu bore the brunt of it all.
Under Vivian's threatening gaze that seemed to say "I'll kill you if you dare say another word," he dared not utter a single word in his defense.
That was a true suppression based on bloodline.
In the world of vampires, the orthodox authority is unquestionable, unlike the convoluted and complicated ways of speaking in the human world.
Seeing Vivian still bullying Nanfu and showing no remorse, Luo Yan silently walked up to the arrogant brat.
Feeling the shadow looming over her entire body, Vivian, who had been threatening Nanfu just a second ago, instantly changed her expression and suppressed her arrogant demeanor.
Faced with the oppression from the depths of her soul, her already petite body shrank even smaller, and she finally closed her eyes in fear.
Her long eyelashes trembled slightly as she raised her neck, striking a pose of heroic defiance, as if she were about to be executed.
Do with me as you please!
You're welcome!
There are no cowards in the Colin family, so let the storm rage on!
However--
The expected punishment did not come.
A warm hand landed on her head and patted it gently.
"Don't do anything so dangerous next time."
"grumble--"
Having braced herself for a beating, Vivian let out a prepared wail.
However, when the voice came out of her mouth, she found that the hand that landed on her head was so light, without any of the majesty of a purple crystal level expert or a demon king.
Vivian suddenly opened her eyes, her scarlet pupils filled with astonishment, which was then gradually replaced by a glistening moisture.
Although she never received the punishment she had longed for, she always felt that the barren land in her heart was being filled by something gentle.
This sneaking out of hell... was worth it!
You'll do it again next time!
Luo Yan looked at the extremely abnormal Vivian, then glanced at the overly normal Nanfu beside him, and sighed softly.
He didn't want to question "Mr. Roxley Collin's" approach to raising his children; after all, that was "someone else's business" and had nothing to do with him.
However, from a human perspective, he still hoped that the two little ones could be more normal.
But perhaps, what's abnormal is actually ourselves as humans; the demons of hell have their own set of logic.
Withdrawing his hand from the increasingly hot little head, Luo Yan turned his gaze to the tea table by the fireplace and adopted a casual tone.
"Let's sit down and talk."
...
The two quickly took their seats, and Luo Yan also pulled out a chair and sat down.
He didn't call for a waiter; he simply waved his wand, and an exquisite tea set flew out of the cabinet on its own, soaring over the head of the still sulking Taff and landing steadily on the tea table.
An invisible flame boils the water.
Luo Yan then skillfully took out tea leaves from his spatial ring and brewed a pot of steaming "Tranquil Snow Buds" for the three of them.
"Drink it."
Following Luo Yan's example, Vivian and Nanfu picked up their warm teacups and sipped their tea.
The moment the cool and soothing tea entered their throats, its calming and peaceful magic spread, soothing the tension in the two little devils' hearts.
Their eyes widened in disbelief, both of them lost in the incredible feeling.
The Colin family children are indeed insightful.
The two vampires realized almost immediately that what they were holding in their hands was the real treasure of the human world, the kind that money couldn't buy.
This is a completely different concept compared to the steaks and red wines they ate and drank on Queen Street.
Luo Yan savored Professor Hector's treasured collection while looking at the two legitimate members of the Colin family before him.
Logically speaking, he, the illegitimate son, and these two children of pure blood should be natural enemies. They would never sit together like this, drinking tea offered to each other.
However, neither Vivian nor Nanfu are normal demons, and Luo Yan himself has no interest in the Principality of Colin in Hell.
If he wanted, he could easily establish an even larger "Prince of Colin" on the surface, and in fact, he had already secured this opportunity through the young men of the Knights Templar.
There was no fundamental conflict of interest between the two sides, and the Demon King, with his broad vision, could even laugh off demons who had offended him, so he would certainly not make things difficult for these two little guys.
After finishing her tea, Vivian licked her lips, looking somewhat unsatisfied, her expectant eyes seeming to say, "One more cup."
Luo Yan could satisfy this normal expectation, so he reached out and poured her a glass.
Then, he broke the silence in front of the fireplace by speaking.
How did you get here?
Nanfu quickly put down his teacup and answered respectfully.
"A new demon's lair has been opened on the northern shore of the Whirlpool Sea. A baron who sold his soul to the demon has set up a teleportation array there, and the demon who bewitched the baron... seems to be your fan."
Do I still have this number of fans?
Luo Yan was somewhat puzzled, but didn't take it to heart. After all, a demon who was befriending the country baron was clearly not a high-level demon; at most, it could only scare ordinary people.
Let's talk about "achievements" with an earl when we've corrupted him.
Seemingly unhappy that Nanfu had stolen the spotlight, Vivian loudly interrupted.
"We came by boat!"
Then, with an expression of adoration, she asked her question: "Brother, should I stay at the Demon Academy to study next year, or go to the Demon King Academy for further studies? Please give me some advice."
It was that creepy sound again.
Nanfu couldn't help but tremble, almost losing his balance on the cup.
Luo Yan glanced at her, pondered for a moment, and then spoke.
“Staying at the Higher Academy is a good choice. Professor Edonia is a very good person, and she can teach you a lot without reservation. As for the Demon King Academy... although it is also a top academy in Hell, the demons there are not so innocent, and I do not recommend you go there, whether you are a student or a professor.”
He doesn't talk about grand ideas with the people around him; instead, he gives them serious advice that he thinks is worthwhile.
Vivian listened intently, seemingly taking it all in, yet also seemingly not. But whatever choice she ultimately made was her own business.
Luo Yan never believed that his suggestions were necessarily correct.
Seeing that his sister had finished asking, Nanfu mustered up his courage and nervously asked a question as well.
"Brother... then... how can one possess manly qualities? To become a man as upright and honorable as you?"
Vivian spat out her tea with a "pfft," suppressing the urge to laugh out loud. Nanfu's face flushed red, but he didn't take back his words. Unlike the succubus who "perhaps" did it intentionally, he genuinely wanted to grow up.
Luo Yan took a sip of tea and pondered for a while.
"That's a very good question. To become a truly upright person, you first need to understand what 'responsibility' means."
“Responsibility…” Nanfu seemed to ponder. He then pressed on with a sharp look in his eyes, “Can understanding responsibility make one a great demon king?”
"No, it's not possible."
Luo Yan calmly refuted him, and looking at Nan Fu with slumped shoulders, continued, "Understanding responsibility is only the first step in growing up. You need to be responsible for your own future. The second step in growing up is to break free from your dependence on 'promises.' Forget about the words 'as long as' and 'can.' Anyone who says those two words to you doesn't treat you as an independent soul."
"For example... 'as long as' your score is high enough, you 'can' become a great demon. Or, 'as long as' you are good enough to the person you like, you 'can' win her love."
"Your other half?!"
Vivian's ears immediately perked up, accurately grasping the strange point, and she jumped up from her chair.
"Brother, elder brother, do you have someone you like?!"
Luo Yan's answer remained straightforward.
"No."
"grumble!"
Vivian looked as if she had been shot, her right hand pressed painfully to her chest, while her left hand wiped the tea that was about to drip from the corner of her mouth.
hateful--
This feeling of being happy yet inexplicably lost!
Seeing Vivian's "contorted" appearance as she sat back down in her chair, the thoughtful Nanfu immediately recalled his older brother's words and a look of sudden realization appeared on his face.
I see--
The older brother is teaching by example!
My elder brother is teaching by example!
Wait... Vivian?!
Nanfu's expression stiffened slightly, but he quickly relaxed when he remembered that Luo Yan was not a member of the Colin family.
Vampires always have a different thought process than ordinary people.
Luo Yan noticed Nan Fu's "enlightened" expression and immediately realized that the child had completely misunderstood him.
However, this is actually not important.
No seed can germinate the moment it is sown.
When his life truly begins and he becomes a person with an independent personality, he will naturally understand the weight of these words.
And the truth hidden in the blank spaces.
As night fell later, the lights on Queen Street became sparse, leaving only patrolling guards on the street.
Luo Yan explained to the two little ones what they should be careful about while wandering around Thunder City, and then planned to return to the Great Tomb.
They don't need to worry too much about it.
and--
The arrival of the two was not a bad thing for him. The titles he made up were not stolen, so there was no need to hide them from ordinary people.
Luo Yan was happy to see the citizens of Thunder City spreading his story, regardless of whether he personally appreciated the content of the story.
Of course, he didn't care, but the two little ones seemed a bit tired from walking around and both suggested that they wanted to go see the big cemetery.
And it was at this moment that Vivian, realizing Luo Yan was about to leave, finally made her most crucial request for this trip—
“Brother, may I… meet Miss Eileen Campbell?”
Luo Yan lifted his gaze from the teacup.
"reason?"
"I was just curious..." Vivian's eyes darted around as she tried to get away with it by acting cute.
She would never admit that she was purely driven by possessiveness and jealousy, and that she had spent countless lonely nights gritting her teeth over it.
Although she wasn't petty enough to seek revenge against her own family, she still wanted to see with her own eyes what tricks that fox spirit had used to deceive her into giving away the baby tooth she had entrusted to her elder brother!
Although it was his freedom to use it as he pleased, it was something she had agonized over for a long time before giving it away at the risk of being scolded by her father and grandfather.
Without vampire blood, one is not considered a member of the Colin family.
If Luo Yan had been more ambitious about the Principality of Colin, or if he were an immature brat like her, he would have been very likely to have sown the seeds of future problems for himself and the Colin family.
Putting aside potential competitors, what if the Padridge family wants to go even further?
Vivian clearly hadn't considered these things; her intelligence was only relative to her peers...including her arrogance.
"no."
Luo Yan once again ruthlessly rejected Vivian, ignoring her aggrieved expression, and spoke in a serious tone.
“Eileen is handling the affairs of the Duchy in the Twilight Province, which is also my business, and... the main force of the Court of Justice is currently there.”
He knew that if he didn't make things clear, someone would definitely teeter on the edge of danger, just like a seagull that had just tasted fries.
Upon hearing the words "courtroom," Nanfu visibly trembled.
The terrifying stories circulating in the Demon Academy about how the Tribunal identifies demons and how heretics are burned alive with holy light immediately flooded his mind uncontrollably.
Nanfu's reaction also reminded Luo Yan.
He suddenly realized a detail he had almost overlooked: the name branded on the coffin that had stirred up trouble in the Holy City was "Nanfu Colin".
These two little guys, especially Nanfu, must not wander around on the ground like this, especially not with their real names!
Once the news reaches the Holy City, it will ultimately become a hidden danger in the carefully laid out game.
He originally thought that the noble Corin vampires would never come to the surface, but now it seems that these two little guys are incredibly bold.
Luo Yan subtly changed the subject, guiding Vivian to recount their amusing—or rather, adventurous—experience on Queen Street during the day.
He put down his teacup, turned his gaze to Nanfu, and his expression became serious.
“Nanfu, Vivian is right, the way you look… it’s easy for you to be exposed.”
Seeing that Luo Yan was on her side, Vivian nodded her little head proudly and joined in criticizing Nan Fu.
"That's right, that's right. I told you he should straighten his back a bit. How does he look like an aristocrat like this? He should be dressed in rags."
Nanfu, who was suddenly scolded, looked bewildered. His already narrow shoulders shrunk even more, and he had an expression of not knowing what to do.
Luo Yan paused for a moment, then continued.
"And after hearing your description, the name 'Nanfu' may have already been revealed by the hotel manager."
"Ah?" Nanfu's expression became even more panicked, and he hurriedly explained, "But, but I... I didn't say my name outside at all?!"
It's clearly Vivian who's spreading her first and last name everywhere!
wrong--
It's not just Vivian!
However, faced with an older brother who was even more terrifying than his sister, he ultimately kept those words to himself and remained silent, feeling wronged.
Vivian puffed out her little chest proudly, waiting for her older brother's praise with a smug look on her face.
See?
What did she say?
Just as she said, it was obvious that Nanfu, being a burden, was more likely to be exposed, while she herself was well hidden!
However, Luo Yan did not praise her.
After a brief setup, he revealed his true intentions—
Your name is nice.
It's mine now.
"For your safety, you must use an alias when you walk on the ground."
After a pause, Luo Yan pondered for a moment and then casually bestowed a name upon the child.
"From now on, you can be called 'Gutaf Collin'."
Born on the continent of Gana, the second son of the Kolin family, was named Gutaf in commemoration of the friendship between the human race and the children of the dragon god, which was very appropriate.
However, "Gutaf" himself did not notice, as a loud dragon's roar—or rather, a muffled curse—came from the sofa not far away.
"Croak—!"
Taf, who had been sulking in the corner of the sofa, suddenly flew into a rage, jumped up and started chattering away, her expression suggesting she was so angry her nose was crooked.
This hairless monkey is getting more and more outrageous! It's bad enough that he's taken over her body, but now he's even trying to strip her of her former domineering reputation?!
Although she's a "meat lizard," Taf has quite a temper and a strong sense of image. Unfortunately, due to her lack of strength and her master's orders, she can't speak human language in front of outsiders, and in the end, she can only utter a series of strange, unintelligible cries.
The Zetas's "alien humiliation techniques" were completely wasted; instead, Vivian was drawn to the dragon cub whose scales suddenly bristled.
This was the first time she had observed her brother's dragon up close, and she couldn't help but cast a curious glance at the adorable little creature.
Speaking of which...
She has never tasted dragon's blood.
Thinking of this, Vivian couldn't help but swallow, her scarlet pupils gradually becoming eerie, as if she were seeing a high-end ingredient.
My elder brother has so many good things.
We have to find a way to try it!
She certainly wouldn't bite a smelly-looking lizard herself, but the Colin family kitchen had a professional chef skilled in removing the fishy smell and bleeding it.
The undisguised look startled Taff, and her cursing stopped abruptly. Just like when she hastily evacuated the Old World, she crawled under the sofa.
The room was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
“Gutaf…Gutaf Collin…” Nanfu nervously repeated his new name over and over again, afraid that the distant court of judges would see through his disguise.
Meanwhile, the oblivious Vivian was completely captivated by Taff, and she buried her face under the sofa, trying to coax the trembling Taff out with sweet words.
Luo Yan calmly sipped his tea, conceiving the script for "Gutaf Collin" in his mind, while also pondering what the citizens of Thunder City still lacked.
They had the guns, the money, and the "new covenant" guiding them; now all that seemed to be needed was an enemy.
How about "Gunshots on Queen Street"?
Um……
However, this move seems a bit premature. Let our dear Nanfu play around outside under the identity of "Gutaf Collin" for a while.
The human world is actually quite wonderful; it would be such a waste to just stay in Shanghai and scheme against demons...
The fire in the fireplace roared, dispelling the chill of the last day of winter.
On the last day of the year 1053 in the Os calendar, the atmosphere in the Colin family was as "harmonious" as ever, with the Demon King enjoying a joyful reunion.
In contrast, the Campbell family faced a completely different situation...
(End of this chapter)
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