Chapter 204: 203 “Just let me have a look, just one look. Chapter 204: 203 “Just let me have a look, just one look. The boss was angry.
And the consequences seemed quite severe.
While Shane was puzzled by this, Ai Yi looked at him and said,
“So, you really don’t intend to subdue those from the Old Demon Clan Faction?”
Ai Yi was actually confirming this.
Shane didn’t even bother to consider it.
Shane’s response was very decisive.
“Why? Didn’t you say you really detest people from the Old Demon Clan Faction?”
“I do indeed detest those guys, who doesn’t hate the antagonists?” Shane replied just as firmly, “But first, I have important business in the Royal Capital and simply have no time; second, I have no obligation to go out of my way to attack a group of people I’ve never even met just because I dislike them; and third, I don’t want to be set up.”
That was the gist of it.
For the next month, it was certain that Shane would be buried in the Underground Magic Book Library of the Royal Palace, which went without saying.
Even if you disregarded that, expecting Shane to travel to someone else’s territory to eliminate a bunch of villains for the sake of it, as if learning magic wasn’t rewarding enough, or perhaps soaking in a bath with Tielle every day wasn’t satisfying enough?
Hmm… although it’s true, one could only look and not touch, which indeed was a bit frustrating, but it wasn’t as if Shane was so bored and overfed that he’d actually go out and eradicate threats for the Kingdom and the world, right?
Not to mention, Sterling’s Domain was Duke Barry’s turf.
That fellow obviously had a disdain for him, and Shane didn’t know if it was because of Luoqi or some other reason, but he was clearly against him.
Although Shane didn’t know what he was thinking, since it was evident the man was hostile, running into his territory would be downright idiotic.
Such guys were like old coins; all tough talk and ruthlessness. In a fictional world, that would be a standard minor character setup created to bolster the protagonist’s aura, gratifying to defeat and humiliate. Even if Shane wasn’t afraid, there was no need to play along, right?
And go and subdue them? Shane wished that those irritating ghosts from the Old Demon Clan Faction would show a bit more backbone and actually overturn that old coin’s domain; then he would really feel exhilarated.
Actively helping with the subjugation?
With that in mind, all Shane wanted to say was, let him take care of himself.
But Ai Yi obviously had a different idea.
“What if I want to subdue them?”
Ai Yi looked steadily at Shane and actually said such a thing.
“You?” Shane was immediately taken aback and instinctively said, “What’s the matter? Do you have a grudge against them?”
“What do you think?” Ai Yi replied expressionlessly, “Those malignant tumors of the Demon Realm, not only have they been acting under That Person’s name with impunity, they’ve also tried to disturb the balance between the God, Human, and Demon clans, cruelly harming their own kind, and have continuously caused chaos and calamities over these thousand years, leading to our Demon Clan’s innocent populace being wary, feared, and even hated by the Human Race.”
“If it weren’t for them, our Demon Clan could have integrated better into this world by now and moved toward true peace with both God and Human clans. My sisters wouldn’t need to work so hard, always having to answer for these malignant tumors’ deeds and exert unmeasurable efforts just to compensate and make amends.”
“Furthermore, the important individuals within the Old Demon Clan Faction usually come from the followers of us, the Six Great Demons, essentially traitors who have betrayed us. Do you think I wouldn’t want to subdue them?”
Just as Ai Yi said, those who hated the Old Demon Clan Faction more than anyone else were not the Divine Race or the Human Race, but the Demon Clan itself.
If it weren’t for these malignant tumors, the world wouldn’t still harbor grudges against the Demon Clan because of the oppression by the Old Demon Clan, and the Three clans could have moved past merely maintaining balance to achieving genuine peace.
It was because of these individuals’ reckless actions that the Divine Race and Human Race still regarded the Demon Clan as a calamity, unworthy of trust.
Therefore, Ai Yi’s desire to eradicate these malignant tumors was an understandable matter.
Perhaps, Ai Yi’s appearance in the Human Realm, coming to the Royal Capital and noticing his presence, was also influenced by the affairs of Laischa, Beddo, and Killian.
However… did that girl just inadvertently reveal a rather alarming secret?
As Shane was immersed in serious contemplation, Ai Yi spoke up again.
“Now that we know where those tumors have appeared, of course I can’t let them go.”
Ai Yi stared intently at Shane.
“…You’re not thinking of sending me there, are you?”
Shane’s eyes twitched.
“You guessed it.” Ai Yi said indifferently, “You exterminated the Old Demon Clan of Beddo’s lineage, so, if it’s you, there’s a high chance they will surface the moment they see you, and then…”
She hadn’t finished her sentence when Shane quickly interrupted.
“But I said I don’t want to go. I have things to do, and I don’t want to be tricked.”
Shane was close to raising his hand to vote.
“Really not going?” Ai Yi frowned and asked, “Even if I go with you, you still won’t go?”
“You’re coming with me?” Shane was taken aback and fell into thought.
If Ai Yi were really to accompany him, then it might not be a bad idea.
This little girl’s combat power was off the charts, whether she could explode a star with one punch like the Monkey King, he wasn’t sure, but she was certainly not someone the Human Race could provoke.
With this girl by his side, any plots or schemes would probably be futile, right?
Moreover, this girl was not only immensely powerful, but her identity was frighteningly prestigious. Just a Duke of the Kingdom wouldn’t stand a chance if he offended her; he might be wiped out in minutes.
So, taking this girl with him would mean that not only would he be safe, but he could also turn the tables on that old geezer and capsize his plans in the sewer, right?
Besides, he didn’t have to act according to that old coin’s plans at all. He could just sneak over with the girl and take a shot.
With this thought, Shane couldn’t help but feel tempted.
Thinking about that old coin who planned to oppose him, Shane really wanted to pay him back.
But under the premise that it wouldn’t hinder his main task.
“Alright, I’ll go with you.” Shane said to Ai Yi, “However, I have two conditions.”
Upon hearing this, Ai Yi was very displeased.
“You’re the only person who can negotiate terms with me.” Ai Yi sighed and said, “Tell me, what are your conditions?”
“First, we set off in a month, not now.”
Shane firmly established this point.
This was the main thing, it couldn’t be delayed.
“What if they run away?”
“I’ll figure something out when the time comes.” Shane promised, “Is that okay?”
“Fine.” Ai Yi pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, “What about the second?”
“The second…” Shane glanced at the pillow Ai Yi held in her hands, revealing a smile like a thief who had finally found his opportunity, and said, “You have to remove that pillow, let me have a look, just one look.”
“Eh?” Ai Yi was taken aback.
Then, Ai Yi finally understood.
This guy had been waiting for her here, hadn’t he?