Chapter 32 Chapter 32 The rich and decadent aroma of flowers and fruits finally...
After sitting down, the devil didn't mention what happened yesterday, but instead asked a completely unrelated question.
"Miaomiao grew up in the human world, right?" He supported his chin with one hand, his eyes full of affection, and looked at the girl who was eating with relish with a smile.
Lin Miao was startled by this sudden question, his mind racing as he recalled the experience he had casually made up when he first entered the castle - a wandering orphan.
Even Reese didn't quite believe it, so there was no reason why Errol couldn't see through her deception, right?
Is it a test, or... is he trying to directly reveal that "possibility"?
Guessing Errol's intentions, Lin Miao stared intently at the fried eggs on the plate and replied, "Yes, Lord Errol."
"So...what do you think of Gray City?"
Gray City? Lin Miao struggled for a moment to pull the name out of his head, pretending to ponder. "The capital of the Kingdom of Kreze... prosperous and wealthy. It's also home to the headquarters of the Light and Darkness Association, and a large number of Awakened. It's a power center in the human world."
Errol chuckled. "Demons are often hated by humans, and the power of Hell is relatively weak. Why is it that the Dark Association in the Royal City can still compete with the Light?"
Why does it suddenly become like "Let me test you"?
Lin Miao felt strange, as he felt that this method of "tricking the answer" was very familiar.
However, she still acted like a good student and actively answered Mr. Er's question: "Because the royal family intervened. Kretz needs the Dark Association to check and balance the Light."
If there were no restraint from the demons, considering the current level of faith in angels among humans, it would only be a matter of time before theocracy replaced monarchy.
"What if the dark forces become stronger?"
"The other way around." Lin Miao said without hesitation.
"Yes," Errol nodded in agreement, adding meaningfully, "The plague a hundred years ago broke out in the royal city."
A plague...that broke out in the royal city?
The forces of darkness are growing stronger... The source of the Dark Association's power...
Lin Miao's eyes suddenly widened, and the hand holding the steel fork trembled slightly, and the poor fried egg was pierced into pieces.
Seeing that she understood his meaning, the devil curved his lips and invited her: "Miaomiao, would you like to go to Gray City with me?"
"Are you going to the royal city to find out the inside story of the war?" Lin Miao was not surprised. She had anticipated his plan when the devil hinted that the royal family was involved.
"But a hundred years have passed since that war. Human lifespans are short, and the royal city has long since been replaced by new generations. Many truths may have been concealed."
"Don't underestimate the power of the devil." Errol leaned back lazily in his chair. "As long as it does something, it will definitely leave traces."
"Besides...my old master might have left behind some interesting clues."
"How about it, Miaomiao, are you willing to go with me?"
“…”
Seeing the human girl frowning, as if she was in some kind of dilemma, Errol twisted his palms and abruptly changed the subject: "Miaomiao, why don't you look at my face today?"
"Is it because my face has become ugly and no longer attractive to Miaomiao?"
"?"
How come she couldn't keep up with his train of thought?
In the last second, he was still frightened by the speculation about the truth of the evil, and in the next second, he was defeated by the devil's self-pitying and strange remarks.
"...Lord Errol's appearance ranks first in my heart."
After all, it was a face that was designed according to her XP, a face that made her want to push him down many times, and a face that she had forced herself on last night. Lin Miao vowed to defend the beauty status of the three-headed dog to the death.
"So, it's like catching a fish and forgetting the fishing net, using it and then not caring about it anymore?"
The strong smell of resentment towards her husband frightened Lin Miao enough. She shook her head and waved her hands in denial three times: "I'm not, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!"
She helplessly met the devil's resentful red eyes, "Is this the image of me that you have in your mind, so fickle?"
Straight, slender, wheat-colored fingers slowly covered the button at the collar, and with a slight movement, a small piece of concave collarbone was exposed. It was obviously a normal action, but when it was done with lust, it took on an inexplicable sense of amorousness.
——Is this what they call a talented player? So terrifying...
Lin Miao couldn't help but stare at his hand, her thoughts wandering to the winding veins on the back of his hand and the roughened fingertips...
You can stop thinking about it now. If you keep thinking about it, you will end up with the scene of pxxxxxb! Lin Miao fanned himself with his palms, and heard the three-headed dog's deliberately flattering voice in his ears: "Then prove it to me."
"Smudge," Lin Miao couldn't stand it anymore.
She stood up from the chair, held Errol's face and kissed him several times.
Although she didn't quite understand how a good conversation could be distorted to this extent, she, Lin Miao, was sorry, she couldn't do anything to make a man sad!
Errol took the initiative, grabbed her lips and deepened the kiss.
…
After this incident, Lin Miao's shock at learning about the possible conspiracy behind the incident, as well as his uneasiness about heading to the royal city to look for clues and facing danger, were much lessened.
Errol said that he needed about three days to prepare for their trip to the royal city. No matter how much she begged, he refused to reveal the "things" he had prepared. So these three days became the most leisurely days that Lin Miao spent in this castle.
The virtuous devil would choose her clothes for the day every day - not surprisingly, they were "couple outfits" that matched him; then he would prepare breakfast and lunch for humans before going out, and leave them with enough books to pass the time and magical props to relieve boredom.
When he returned, he would bring back a large bag of novelties from the human world, along with various snacks. He would buy everything he thought Lin Miao might like. Even when scolded for being "extravagant," he would just smile and obediently eat whatever she couldn't finish after a few bites.
So Lin Miao had no chance to know that Lust hated his "brother" the most, and he also hated eating the most.
…
At night, Lin Miao would nestle in the demon's arms, listening to him read in his magnetic, rich voice. Essays, anecdotes, stories, poetry, songs—the demon would read whatever Lin Miao wanted, for one reason: a good demon wouldn't refuse a human's request.
The devil was surprisingly serious while studying, restraining the seductive aura he always exuded, with only concentration on his face.
However, the touching Lin Miao did not simply appreciate the other side of the lustful head. On the contrary, she really liked to touch him and do some small movements at such times.
The rich and decadent aroma of flowers and fruits always spreads to every corner of the room, even the hollow spaces of the furniture.
…
Perhaps the trip to hell did stimulate the devil who was used to being in control. After an "inadvertent" hint, Lin Miao successfully obtained the two-way communication prop (exclusive version for the three-headed dog). It was not a mirror like the one in Legong, but an inky black and translucent scale.
It was the kind that was torn directly from the tail of the original body. Although it had been cleaned when it was handed to Lin Miao, it still had a faint smell of blood.
"Just call my name to it," said Errol.
Lin Miao paid a small price for this scale.
For example, she repeatedly reassured the big dog that she would not leave without reason, and would use it to contact him in time even if they were separated occasionally; for example, when the big dog licked her wholeheartedly and she reached ecstasy, she was forced to promise that she would always stay by his side.
The canine teeth that could crush crystals grind as lightly as a feather. Sometimes Lin Miao found it incredible that the lustful leader, who was cold-hearted by nature and regarded emotions/desires as a means of manipulation but avoided them himself, actually wanted to use his talent to seek the guarantee of a woman's bed.
…
The cooldown period of the card pool ended, and Lin Miao welcomed her sixth skill - "Transplantation".
"Once this skill is activated, a 'puppet' will appear, a one-to-one replica of your physical data. This puppet will possess the same powers and abilities as you, but lacks a self-awareness. You can remotely control and issue commands to it. However, if the puppet is attacked while in use, 80% of the damage will be inflicted on you. Use with caution! (Note: The puppet can only be used for 24 hours, with a 48-hour cooldown period.)"
The puppet's icon was added to the end of the skill column, and Lin Miao stared at the panel in his mind thoughtfully.
If her suspicions were correct, then the "extraction" of this skill wouldn't be entirely unintended. It looked like this trip to the royal city was going to involve some "substitute literature."
She thought for a moment and took out a feather from the mezzanine.
…
On the day of departure, when the man and the demon were teleported to a town near Gray and boarded an extremely luxurious carriage, Errol finally told her what preparations he had been making over the past few days.
In order to better sneak into the royal city to search for clues, this time they cannot enter the city disguised as ordinary people, but need to replace the identities of certain people and perform "immersive" role-playing.
The role that Lin Miao needs to play is Julia Cape, the youngest daughter of Kros Cape, the second-class Duke of the Kingdom of Kreze.
Lin Miao quickly scanned the information of this girl who grew up in her aunt's home and accidentally drowned on the eve of returning to her family at the age of 17. She happened to be able to take advantage of this girl, and paused when she saw the marriage situation.
"Being engaged to the seventh prince of the Kreze royal family since childhood, and getting married when they reach adulthood?"
"Yes." Errol nodded calmly, "That's why Cape wants to bring her back to the royal city. Her wedding to the Seventh Prince is scheduled for next month."
"You want me to 'marry' into the palace in her place so that I can get access to more secrets?" Lin Miao raised an eyebrow.
This is indeed a good option if she can get away with it, but based on her understanding of Errol, he doesn't seem like the devil who can tolerate her getting married to someone else?
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but ask, "Isn't it the Seventh Prince you replaced?"
"Of course not." The devil glanced at her with a half-smile, "Miaomiao will know when the time comes."
"Then this wedding... will still take place?" She raised the information in her hand and asked tentatively.
"Of course. How can Miaomiao enter the royal family openly without holding a ceremony?" Errol still had a slightly raised smile on his lips, as if he didn't mind at all.
So generous? Not jealous?
Lin Miao glanced at him suspiciously several times, then heard him say calmly, "The Seventh Prince won't live past the next month."
"I will come and help out kindly, playing the role of 'bridegroom.'"
“…” She knew it!
How can you not be jealous? Of course you can’t be jealous of a dead person!
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"Miss Julia, please get off the carriage quickly. The master, the mistress, and your brothers and sisters are waiting for you outside the castle." A middle-aged maid with ordinary looks and an honest expression lifted the curtain of the carriage.
After the real Yulia fell and drowned, Errol used magic to create an 'image' to replace her; although the image could only imitate the content and way she spoke when she was alive, it was more than enough to deceive humans.
When their carriage reached the forest outside the city of Gray, Errol made the servants who were taking Miss Cape back to the city faint for a short time, and took this opportunity to recover the image and successfully replaced Lin Miao.
The only personal maid was cast a spell of confusion by Errol, and no one could find that the core of 'Miss Cape' had been replaced under her skin.
Lin Miao touched the smooth scales in her arms, and thought of what Errol said when he carried her into the carriage, "We will meet again soon." She took a deep breath and slowly climbed onto the maid's arm.
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